Lauren's Guidebook
Food scene
Located in Downtown Athens, The National is our favorite local spot for fine dining! We love their pizzettes, as well as the stuffed Medjool date appetizer!
The National does accept reservations! (There is a maximum party size of 8.)
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The National
232 W Hancock AveLocated in Downtown Athens, The National is our favorite local spot for fine dining! We love their pizzettes, as well as the stuffed Medjool date appetizer!
The National does accept reservations! (There is a maximum party size of 8.)
Located in Boulevard Historic District, Heirloom is our favorite local spot for farm-to-table Southern staples. We also think Heirloom is one of the best spots to grab brunch in Athens! Try the pimento cheese!
*Brunch is only offered on the weekends.
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Heirloom Cafe and Fresh Market
815 N Chase StLocated in Boulevard Historic District, Heirloom is our favorite local spot for farm-to-table Southern staples. We also think Heirloom is one of the best spots to grab brunch in Athens! Try the pimento cheese!
*Brunch is only offered on the weekends.
Located in Athens' Five Points neighborhood, Dinner Party offers fine dining, but make it family-style with Asian influence. The setting is perfect for date nights. We love to share a variety of the small plates - especially the bouncy peanut noodles and Crab Rangoon. They have great cocktails as well.
Dinner Party does not accept reservations, so make sure to get there early.
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Dinner Party
1664 S Lumpkin StLocated in Athens' Five Points neighborhood, Dinner Party offers fine dining, but make it family-style with Asian influence. The setting is perfect for date nights. We love to share a variety of the small plates - especially the bouncy peanut noodles and Crab Rangoon. They have great cocktails as well.
Dinner Party does not accept reservations, so make sure to get there early.
Located just down Prince Avenue in “Normaltown”, Automatic is the best place for a local slice. Call ahead for pick-up, or you can dine in!
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Automatic Pizza
1397 Prince AveLocated just down Prince Avenue in “Normaltown”, Automatic is the best place for a local slice. Call ahead for pick-up, or you can dine in!
This is our favorite spot for great seafood. They do not take reservations, so make sure to call ahead for wait times. Don’t miss the crab cakes, plus any of Seabear’s signature tiki cocktails!
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Seabear Oyster Bar
297 Prince AveThis is our favorite spot for great seafood. They do not take reservations, so make sure to call ahead for wait times. Don’t miss the crab cakes, plus any of Seabear’s signature tiki cocktails!
Located in Five Points, Condor Chocolates is our favorite dessert spot in town! Just be aware that there is very little seating here, so we usually get our truffles to-go!
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Condor Chocolates
1658 S Lumpkin StLocated in Five Points, Condor Chocolates is our favorite dessert spot in town! Just be aware that there is very little seating here, so we usually get our truffles to-go!
Maepole is a build-your-own meal, counter service restaurant. Their fun menu features delicious comfort food, which you can tailor to suit your taste buds. You can also order ahead for take-out.
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Maepole
1021 N Chase StMaepole is a build-your-own meal, counter service restaurant. Their fun menu features delicious comfort food, which you can tailor to suit your taste buds. You can also order ahead for take-out.
Located just down Prince Avenue in "Normaltown", Agua Linda is our favorite place for great Mexican food! Don’t miss the El Jefe dip!
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Agua Linda Taqueria
1376 Prince AveLocated just down Prince Avenue in "Normaltown", Agua Linda is our favorite place for great Mexican food! Don’t miss the El Jefe dip!
Located near downtown Athens, Ideal Bagel is a great spot for a quick breakfast!
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Ideal Bagel Co
815 W Broad StLocated near downtown Athens, Ideal Bagel is a great spot for a quick breakfast!
Just down the road in "Normaltown", Marti's is one of our favorite local spots for lunch. From the mint sweet tea to the pimento cheese, Marti's serves up all of our Southern favorites! Don't forget to finish off your meal with some baked goods; we love the lemon poppy seed cookies!
Marti's offers both indoor and outdoor dining.
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Marti's At Midday
1280 Prince AveJust down the road in "Normaltown", Marti's is one of our favorite local spots for lunch. From the mint sweet tea to the pimento cheese, Marti's serves up all of our Southern favorites! Don't forget to finish off your meal with some baked goods; we love the lemon poppy seed cookies!
Marti's offers both indoor and outdoor dining.
Mama's Boy has two locations - this one is a bit of a drive but offers more seating, both indoor and outdoor. One of the most beloved breakfast establishments in all of Athens, Mama's Boy's cheese grits and biscuits are what dreams are made of!
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Mama's Boy at The Falls of Oconee
8851 Macon HwyMama's Boy has two locations - this one is a bit of a drive but offers more seating, both indoor and outdoor. One of the most beloved breakfast establishments in all of Athens, Mama's Boy's cheese grits and biscuits are what dreams are made of!
This is a great place for date night or a fancier family dinner! Don’t miss the chicken parm or the focaccia bread with ricotta spread!
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ZZ & Simone's
1540 South Lumpkin StreetThis is a great place for date night or a fancier family dinner! Don’t miss the chicken parm or the focaccia bread with ricotta spread!
Sightseeing
Located in downtown Athens, Creature Comforts is our favorite local brewery. Creature Comforts has both indoor and outdoor seating.
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Creature Comforts Downtown Taproom and Brewery
271 W Hancock AveLocated in downtown Athens, Creature Comforts is our favorite local brewery. Creature Comforts has both indoor and outdoor seating.
From hiking trails to beautiful gardens, this is a great spot to visit on a beautiful day! If you are traveling with kids, there is also a wonderful children's garden and playground.
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Botanical Gardens station
From hiking trails to beautiful gardens, this is a great spot to visit on a beautiful day! If you are traveling with kids, there is also a wonderful children's garden and playground.
Located in downtown Athens, this local independent theater is a great place to catch a movie on a rainy day! Best of all, you can walk next door to grab dinner at The National or across the street to Creature Comforts afterwards.
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Ciné
234 W Hancock AveLocated in downtown Athens, this local independent theater is a great place to catch a movie on a rainy day! Best of all, you can walk next door to grab dinner at The National or across the street to Creature Comforts afterwards.