Guidebook for Atlanta
Food Scene
Try their tuna sandwich, turkey sandwich, or grilled pimento cheese. They're open for breakfast as well at 9am.
27 locals recommend
Bennett's Market & Deli
891 Boulevard SETry their tuna sandwich, turkey sandwich, or grilled pimento cheese. They're open for breakfast as well at 9am.
Grant Park Coffeehouse
337 Georgia Avenue SoutheastCheck out their rooftop which overlooks Oakland Cemetery and has great views of the city! And try their skillets ;)
96 locals recommend
Tin Lizzy's Cantina
415 Memorial Dr SECheck out their rooftop which overlooks Oakland Cemetery and has great views of the city! And try their skillets ;)
This is a great, hidden neighborhood gem. They have delicious cocktails. I recommend the bow tie pasta and the crostini, and although I tend to stick with the same order each time I go, I've liked everything I've tried. They sometimes have brunch on weekends with bottomless mimosas, sangria, and/or bloody marys, but I'd call to check before going as they are a small business and may change up their schedule on a whim. As with most neighborhood spots, I wouldn't stop in if you're in a rush.
60 locals recommend
Ziba's Bistro
562 Boulevard SEThis is a great, hidden neighborhood gem. They have delicious cocktails. I recommend the bow tie pasta and the crostini, and although I tend to stick with the same order each time I go, I've liked everything I've tried. They sometimes have brunch on weekends with bottomless mimosas, sangria, and/or bloody marys, but I'd call to check before going as they are a small business and may change up their schedule on a whim. As with most neighborhood spots, I wouldn't stop in if you're in a rush.
Although I always recommend non-chains, I know that some of my guests have never been to this Atlanta favorite. Great if you're crunched for time, but not open on Sundays!
258 locals recommend
Chick-fil-A
461 N Central AveAlthough I always recommend non-chains, I know that some of my guests have never been to this Atlanta favorite. Great if you're crunched for time, but not open on Sundays!
This is a great neighborhood spot with a few sidewalk tables for people watching. Note that it's family-friendly, so depending on when you go you may run into a family-friendly noise level.
41 locals recommend
Dakota Blue
454 Cherokee Ave SEThis is a great neighborhood spot with a few sidewalk tables for people watching. Note that it's family-friendly, so depending on when you go you may run into a family-friendly noise level.
This is our neighborhood pizza place, owned by a fellow neighbor. Their pizza and salads are SO good! They have a small bar inside with a few local craft beers and wine as well.
60 locals recommend
Grant Central Pizza & Pasta
451 Cherokee Ave SEThis is our neighborhood pizza place, owned by a fellow neighbor. Their pizza and salads are SO good! They have a small bar inside with a few local craft beers and wine as well.
Mediterranea is entirely gluten-free, offering the tastiest plant-based menu. I just made it sound boring but it's very good! This is probably the most expensive/fancy place to eat in my neighborhood at the moment - they have cloth napkins, candles, and may require a reservation depending on when you arrive. They have a rooftop as well which I've not yet been on, but likely has great views of the city.
48 locals recommend
Mediterranea Restaurant & Bakery
332 Ormond St SEMediterranea is entirely gluten-free, offering the tastiest plant-based menu. I just made it sound boring but it's very good! This is probably the most expensive/fancy place to eat in my neighborhood at the moment - they have cloth napkins, candles, and may require a reservation depending on when you arrive. They have a rooftop as well which I've not yet been on, but likely has great views of the city.
This is mostly a drive-thru as they have two tables in their tiny building. They have delicious burgers though. I always get their Santa Fe Black Bean burger, which is the best black bean burger I've ever had.
8 locals recommend
Mix'D Up Burgers
313 Boulevard SEThis is mostly a drive-thru as they have two tables in their tiny building. They have delicious burgers though. I always get their Santa Fe Black Bean burger, which is the best black bean burger I've ever had.
Great little spot that serves local farm-grown fare and handmade sodas/mixed drinks. Currently, they are only open for breakfast and lunch. It can be a tad loud inside mostly due to their choices in decor (concrete floors, metal tables and chairs, nothing to absorb sound), so it's not a great place if you're trying to have a discussion with someone who struggles with hearing, like my dad.
71 locals recommend
Petit Chou
662 Memorial Dr SEGreat little spot that serves local farm-grown fare and handmade sodas/mixed drinks. Currently, they are only open for breakfast and lunch. It can be a tad loud inside mostly due to their choices in decor (concrete floors, metal tables and chairs, nothing to absorb sound), so it's not a great place if you're trying to have a discussion with someone who struggles with hearing, like my dad.
This is an awesome bar/restaurant in our neighboring hood! I prefer going for brunch or for their bar, and they have some tables set up on the sidewalk with great people watching!
162 locals recommend
Carroll Street Cafe
208 Carroll St SEThis is an awesome bar/restaurant in our neighboring hood! I prefer going for brunch or for their bar, and they have some tables set up on the sidewalk with great people watching!
Formerly Octane Coffee, this is where to go if you want to hang out with hipsters. The coffee shop includes The Little Tart Bakery as well as a full bar inside.
104 locals recommend
Revelator Coffee Grant Park
437 Memorial Dr SEFormerly Octane Coffee, this is where to go if you want to hang out with hipsters. The coffee shop includes The Little Tart Bakery as well as a full bar inside.
One of the highest rated breakfast spots in the area. Ria's has amazing food, and can have amazing wait times as well if you go during prime time. You'll also have to wait outside. It's well worth it though if you have the time and the weather is good! It's right across from Oakland Cemetery.
178 locals recommend
Ria's Bluebird
421 Memorial Dr SEOne of the highest rated breakfast spots in the area. Ria's has amazing food, and can have amazing wait times as well if you go during prime time. You'll also have to wait outside. It's well worth it though if you have the time and the weather is good! It's right across from Oakland Cemetery.
It's a cat cafe. Pay a small fee to spend 30 minutes in their cat room to play with adoptable cats.
14 locals recommend
Java Cats Cafe
415 Memorial Dr SEIt's a cat cafe. Pay a small fee to spend 30 minutes in their cat room to play with adoptable cats.
This is a local grocer with a small indoor picnic-style cafe attached. Shop for basics like wine, craft beer, chips, and pre-made salads, sides, etc., and/or dine or order take out for deli sandwiches at lunch or more typical veggie/side/salad type dinner foods.
61 locals recommend
Grant Park Market
519 Memorial Dr SEThis is a local grocer with a small indoor picnic-style cafe attached. Shop for basics like wine, craft beer, chips, and pre-made salads, sides, etc., and/or dine or order take out for deli sandwiches at lunch or more typical veggie/side/salad type dinner foods.
This is a family-friendly local Asian restaurant chain. They have classic Chinese, Thai, and Korean street food.
57 locals recommend
Doc Chey's Noodle House
1424 North Highland Avenue NortheastThis is a family-friendly local Asian restaurant chain. They have classic Chinese, Thai, and Korean street food.
Wood’s Chapel BBQ
85 Georgia Ave SEGet the pie.
Big Softie
66 Georgia Ave SE
Full Commission
519 Memorial Dr SEMediterranea Restaurant & Bakery
332 Ormond St SEMezcalito's Cocina & Tequila Bar
304 Oakland Ave SEDrinks & Nightlife
Republic Social House
437 Memorial Dr SECheck out their rooftop that overlooks Oakland Cemetery.
Eventide Brewing
1015 Grant St SEWalk or bike there via the Beltline!
A neighborhood bar with some decent bar food. They have outdoor seating and bocce ball.
37 locals recommend
Augustine's
327 Memorial Dr SEA neighborhood bar with some decent bar food. They have outdoor seating and bocce ball.
Halfway Crooks Beer
60 Georgia Ave SEManny's Grant Park
580 Woodward Ave SESightseeing
The Atlanta Zoo has always been part of Grant Park from its early days, ever since a traveling circus in the 1800s went bankrupt in Atlanta...the winning bidder only wanted the rail cars and donated the animals to the city! The zoo has come a long way since those days.
1175 locals recommend
Zoo Atlanta
800 Cherokee Ave SEThe Atlanta Zoo has always been part of Grant Park from its early days, ever since a traveling circus in the 1800s went bankrupt in Atlanta...the winning bidder only wanted the rail cars and donated the animals to the city! The zoo has come a long way since those days.
Parks & Nature
Grant Park
It's only a few blocks away!
Grant Park Pool
625 Park Ave SEThe public pool is only a few blocks away.
Entertainment & Activities
The Village Theatre
349 Decatur St SEGreat improv place.
Essentials
Kroger Marketplace
800 Glenwood Ave SEIt's a grocery store...with a bar inside.
CVS Pharmacy
375 18th St NWFor when you forget a toothbrush and I don't have an extra...
Getting Around
King Memorial Transit Station
Rent a Relay Bike to get around town. They have several stations in the area, but this one is currently the closest one to my house.
6 locals recommend
Relay Bikes- Grant Park
681 Cherokee Ave SERent a Relay Bike to get around town. They have several stations in the area, but this one is currently the closest one to my house.
Relay Bikes- Park & Memorial
200 Park Ave SERelay bike rental stop/station.
Relay Bikes- Cherokee & Woodward
428 Woodward Ave SERelay bike stop/station