Guidebook for Decatur
Food Scene
Authentic Napoli pizza right in Decatur...how did we get so lucky?
19 locals recommend
Sapori di Napoli Pizzeria & Restaurant
314 Church StAuthentic Napoli pizza right in Decatur...how did we get so lucky?
Quick and inexpensive, this sunny restaurant serves up some of the best tacos in town
40 locals recommend
Taqueria del Sol
359 W Ponce de Leon AveQuick and inexpensive, this sunny restaurant serves up some of the best tacos in town
Meat eater? Check. Vegetarian? Check. Vegan? Check. Gluten-free? Check. Picky eater? Check. Farmburger serves up something for everyone in a friendly, upbeat atmosphere
49 locals recommend
Farm Burger Decatur
410B W Ponce de Leon AveMeat eater? Check. Vegetarian? Check. Vegan? Check. Gluten-free? Check. Picky eater? Check. Farmburger serves up something for everyone in a friendly, upbeat atmosphere
The perfect place to meet and greet for top-notch coffee. Make sure you buy an extra bag of beans to take home
152 locals recommend
Dancing Goats® Ponce City Market
650 North Avenue NEThe perfect place to meet and greet for top-notch coffee. Make sure you buy an extra bag of beans to take home
Always judge by the curry and Top Spice is a consistent winner at a fair price
22 locals recommend
Top Spice Thai & Malaysian Cuisine
3007 N Druid Hills RdAlways judge by the curry and Top Spice is a consistent winner at a fair price
Noodle
205 E Ponce de Leon AveCasual, hip, and totally affordable. Great for eat-in or takeout
Small pizza chain with friendly service and affordable, yummy personal pizzas. Customize to your hearts content...the price stays the same.
MOD is a socially-conscious business that gives back to the community, so they can fill our bellies anytime
9 locals recommend
MOD Pizza
2502 Blackmon DrSmall pizza chain with friendly service and affordable, yummy personal pizzas. Customize to your hearts content...the price stays the same.
MOD is a socially-conscious business that gives back to the community, so they can fill our bellies anytime
Sushi Avenue
308 W Ponce de Leon AveMid-range sushi that is fresh and well-priced
Make KH your first choice for a special night out. This charming converted rail station wasted no time racking up multiple foodie awards since opening. Craft cocktails and inventive, divine farm-to-table dishes will please every palate
86 locals recommend
Kimball House
303 E Howard AveMake KH your first choice for a special night out. This charming converted rail station wasted no time racking up multiple foodie awards since opening. Craft cocktails and inventive, divine farm-to-table dishes will please every palate
One of Decatur’s long-standing establishments, and easy to see why. Atmospheric, friendly, and consistently delicious fresh food
18 locals recommend
Cafe Lily
308 W Ponce de Leon AveOne of Decatur’s long-standing establishments, and easy to see why. Atmospheric, friendly, and consistently delicious fresh food
Delicious pub food and friendly neighborhood service that never disappoints
9 locals recommend
Melton's App & Tap
2500 N Decatur RdDelicious pub food and friendly neighborhood service that never disappoints
The Iberian Pig
121 Sycamore StA Decatur favorite for tapas and fancy cocktails
Drinks & Nightlife
Voted #2 Beer Bar in the US. Delicious, fairly-priced food for every palate in a true pub atmosphere right on Decatur Square.
A cozy Belgian Beer Bar with several hundred beers carefully selected from around the world is tucked away upstairs
120 locals recommend
Brick Store Pub
125 E Court SquareVoted #2 Beer Bar in the US. Delicious, fairly-priced food for every palate in a true pub atmosphere right on Decatur Square.
A cozy Belgian Beer Bar with several hundred beers carefully selected from around the world is tucked away upstairs
Leon's Full Service
131 E Ponce de Leon AveFantastic gastropub by the owners of the Brick Store Pub
A favorite nearby watering hole - cozy with an outdoor patio and friendly locals who just might buy you a beer. Make sure to sample the menu by award-winning chef Andy Gonzalez
30 locals recommend
Steinbeck's
659 East Lake DrA favorite nearby watering hole - cozy with an outdoor patio and friendly locals who just might buy you a beer. Make sure to sample the menu by award-winning chef Andy Gonzalez
Why is MPB so fun? It’s a game-lovers paradise with a dash of ale added in. A local favorite hangout with an excellent beer selection
15 locals recommend
My Parents' Basement
22 N Avondale RdWhy is MPB so fun? It’s a game-lovers paradise with a dash of ale added in. A local favorite hangout with an excellent beer selection
Desserts
Best cake in town and they even sell it by the slice (don't forget your plastic fork).
Slices are better than the cupcakes and we highly recommend the caramel or white chocolate flavors
24 locals recommend
Piece of Cake Inc.
1299 Collier Rd NWBest cake in town and they even sell it by the slice (don't forget your plastic fork).
Slices are better than the cupcakes and we highly recommend the caramel or white chocolate flavors
Butter & Cream
416 Church StJust get one of everything, trust us
On your way back from the Dekalb Farmers Market make sure you stop into this gem of a bakery. They also serve lunch and even feature decadent vegan desserts
12 locals recommend
Southern Sweets Bakery
186 Rio CirOn your way back from the Dekalb Farmers Market make sure you stop into this gem of a bakery. They also serve lunch and even feature decadent vegan desserts
Essentials
Huge indoor International farmers market - a must-see!
Bring your jacket; it’s cold in there. Not recommended to visit on weekends, otherwise you may feel akin to the sardines in the fish department
234 locals recommend
Your Dekalb Farmers Market
3000 E Ponce de Leon AveHuge indoor International farmers market - a must-see!
Bring your jacket; it’s cold in there. Not recommended to visit on weekends, otherwise you may feel akin to the sardines in the fish department
Whole Foods Market 365
1555 Church StSprouts Farmers Market
3805 Dallas HwyKroger
1799 Briarcliff Rd NEA little supermarket within walking distance
Publix Super Market at Emory Commons
2155 N Decatur RdALDI
3480 Memorial DrShopping
Voted Best Antique Store in Atlanta. Probably the best place around to spend an hour or two and the staff are friendly and welcoming.
Not just antiques...there is so much to see
20 locals recommend
Kudzu Antiques + Modern
2928 E Ponce de Leon AveVoted Best Antique Store in Atlanta. Probably the best place around to spend an hour or two and the staff are friendly and welcoming.
Not just antiques...there is so much to see
Looking for a vast selection of unique international beers? Ale Yeah was one of the first craft beer markets around and they surely do it right. Also offering locally-brewed beers on draft and cheeses
15 locals recommend
Ale Yeah!
603 Atlanta StLooking for a vast selection of unique international beers? Ale Yeah was one of the first craft beer markets around and they surely do it right. Also offering locally-brewed beers on draft and cheeses
SQ/FT
149 Sycamore StQuirky gifts and clothing. Decatur’s best gift shop!
Entertainment & Activities
Why do we think Decatur is the best neighborhood in Atlanta?
Friendly and diverse locals, amazing food, unique sights, and always something to do. Check out the Events Calendar at Decaturga.com for an ever-evolving list of festivals and happenings
101 locals recommend
Downtown Decatur
Why do we think Decatur is the best neighborhood in Atlanta?
Friendly and diverse locals, amazing food, unique sights, and always something to do. Check out the Events Calendar at Decaturga.com for an ever-evolving list of festivals and happenings
Zoo Atlanta
800 Cherokee Ave SESee Atlanta's resident zoo animals
DeKalb County Public Library Decatur Branch
215 Sycamore StHistoric library within walking distance
Topgolf
1600 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NWA fun nighttime activity
Ponce City Market has it all...shopping, restaurants, and entertainment. One of the coolest ways to spend a free afternoon in Atlanta
1228 locals recommend
Ponce City Market
675 North Avenue NEPonce City Market has it all...shopping, restaurants, and entertainment. One of the coolest ways to spend a free afternoon in Atlanta
A favorite Intown walking neighborhood that is bustling with restaurants, bars, and shopping. There are two main districts separated by a few blocks
185 locals recommend
Virginia-Highland
A favorite Intown walking neighborhood that is bustling with restaurants, bars, and shopping. There are two main districts separated by a few blocks
Arts & Culture
Clermont Lounge
789 Ponce De Leon Ave NEAlternative Atlanta entertainment - not suitable for children!
Old-school drive-in. Definitely worth the drive. Bring a bottle of wine and a picnic
149 locals recommend
Starlight Drive-In Theatre and Flea Market
2000 Moreland Ave SEOld-school drive-in. Definitely worth the drive. Bring a bottle of wine and a picnic
Historic, beautiful, and bursting with arts and culture. The Fabulous Fox is an Atlanta must-see
801 locals recommend
The Fox Theatre
660 Peachtree St NEHistoric, beautiful, and bursting with arts and culture. The Fabulous Fox is an Atlanta must-see