Food & Drink Archives - The Atlanta Guide

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Big Softie

Small-batch soft serve made with local, organic dairy

Ice Cream Local Dairy Soft Serve

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Halfway Crooks Beer

Summerhill brewpub pouring craft lagers

Brewery Craft Lager Dog-Friendly

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Wood’s Chapel BBQ

Wood-fired BBQ in the heart of Summerhill

BBQ Game Room Patio

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Milltown Arms Tavern

Cabbagetown's classic neighborhood dive bar

Dive Bar Jukebox Sports Bar

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Little’s Food Store

Cabbagetown's old-school grocery and grill

Casual Grill Local Staple

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Carroll Street Cafe

Cabbagetown's bohemian corner bar and bistro

Bohemian Dog-Friendly Full Bar

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ARI Korean BBQ & The Cakeshop

Upscale Korean steakhouse with American wagyu and cake

Dessert Group Dining Korean BBQ

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From the Well

Sourdough bakery, coffee, and natural wine in Roswell

Bakery Coffee Natural Wine

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Cafe Efendi

Turkish Mediterranean dining with weekend belly dancing

Hookah Lounge Mediterranean Patio

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Lily Sushi Bar

High-end sushi and wagyu nigiri in downtown Alpharetta

Date Night Japanese Sushi

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Smokejack BBQ

Slow-smoked Southern BBQ on Alpharetta's Main Street

BBQ Casual Smoked Meats

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Good Word Brewing & Public House

Craft brewery and kitchen anchoring downtown Duluth

Brewery Craft Beer Gastropub

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9292 Korean BBQ

All-you-can-eat Korean BBQ grilling at the table

AYCE Group Dining Korean BBQ

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The Busy Bee Cafe

Atlanta's soul food cornerstone since 1947

Historic Soul Food Southern

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SkyLounge at the Glenn Hotel

Downtown Atlanta's rooftop with skyline views

Cocktails No Reservations Rooftop

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Afrodish Restaurant

Caribbean & African flavors inside the historic market

African Caribbean Market Stall

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Fad Classic Bakery

Exotic breads and pastries, baked fresh daily

Bakery Counter Service Pastries

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Tuesday Coffee + Shoppe

Proper coffee and curated goods on the Square

Coffee Minimalist Pastries

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Muss & Turner’s

Smyrna's beloved deli-by-day, bistro-by-night

American Brunch Burgers

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Canoe

Acclaimed riverside fine dining on the Chattahoochee

American Date Night Riverside

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Laseter’s Tavern

Vinings' go-to neighborhood sports tavern

Neighborhood Sports Bar Trivia

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Century House

New Southern fare inside an 1894 Woodstock house

Brunch Historic Building New Southern

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Table & Main

Elevated Southern cooking in a historic Roswell cottage

Date Night Michelin Bib Gourmand Patio

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Osteria Mattone

Scratch-made Italian pasta on Roswell's Canton Street

Brunch Fresh Pasta Historic District

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Salt Factory Pub

Scratch-made gastropub fare and craft beer since 2006

Burgers Craft Beer Gastropub

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Reformation Brewery (Woodstock)

North Georgia craft beer taproom in downtown Woodstock

Craft Beer Family-Friendly Live Music

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Verde Taqueria

Scratch-made tacos and margaritas on Dresden Drive

Casual Mexican Patio

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Breadwinner Cafe & Bakery

Scratch-made sandwiches, soups, and bread, baked fresh daily

Bakery Breakfast Sandwiches

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Dresden Tavern

Irish pub charm meets sports-bar energy in Brookhaven

Brunch Draft Beer Irish Pub

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Northern China Eatery

Award-winning handmade dumplings on Buford Highway

Buford Highway Chinese Dongbei

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Havana Sandwich Shop

Three generations of Cuban sandwiches on Buford Highway

Buford Highway Cuban Family-Owned

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Canton House

Dim sum all day, every day on Buford Highway

Buford Highway Cantonese Dim Sum

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Mac’s Raw Bar & Market

Fresh oysters and coastal fare on Marietta Square

Brunch Patio Raw Bar

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Johnnie MacCracken’s Celtic Firehouse Pub

Irish pub housed in Marietta's first firehouse

Historic Building Irish Pub Live Music

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Stockyard Burgers and Bones

Smoked meats, craft burgers, and 40+ whiskeys

Burgers Patio Smoked Meats

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Lee’s Bakery

Daily-baked banh mi on Atlanta's Buford Highway

Bakery Banh Mi Buford Highway

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The Argonaut

Seafood raw bar and cocktail den in the heart of Kirkwood.

Cocktails Date Night Raw Bar

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Kimball House

Elegant oyster bar and cocktail den in a former rail depot.

Cocktails Date Night New American

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Three Taverns Craft Brewery

Decatur's original craft brewery and taproom, The Parlour.

Brewery Taproom Craft Beer Lagers

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Opo Coffee

Specialty coffee roastery and training lab in Decatur.

Barista Classes Roastery Single-Origin

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Wild Heaven Beer – Avondale

Original Wild Heaven taproom on the Avondale/Decatur line.

Craft Brewery Dog-Friendly Happy Hour Specials

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Pine Street Market

Whole-animal butcher shop and market in Avondale Estates.

Artisan Sausage Butcher Shop Charcuterie

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Sun in My Belly

Beloved Kirkwood brunch spot famous for lavender biscuits.

Brunch Lavender Biscuits Sandwiches

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Cibo e Beve

Handmade pasta and Italian comfort on Roswell Road

Date Night Handmade Pasta Italian

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Rumi’s Kitchen

Persian hospitality behind an iconic blue-tiled kitchen

Group Dining Kabobs Persian

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Pontoon Brewing

Sandy Springs' first microbrewery, award-winning and laid-back

Craft Beer Dog-Friendly Patio Food Trucks

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Brick Store Pub

Craft beer institution anchoring Decatur's courthouse square.

Beer Garden Craft Beer Historic Building

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The Iberian Pig

Spanish tapas restaurant right on Decatur's town square.

Happy Hour Patio Spanish

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Leon’s Full Service

Former gas station turned New American gastropub in Decatur.

Brunch Burgers Dog-Friendly Patio

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Lean Draft House

Motorcycle-themed beer hall with tacos on the West End Beltline trail

Beltline-Adjacent Craft Beer Patio

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Portrait Coffee

Black-owned specialty coffee roaster and cafe in the Lottie Watkins building

Black-Owned Coffee Roaster Historic Building

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Atlantucky Brewing

Nappy Roots-owned brewery and pizza taproom in Castleberry Hill

Black-Owned Brewery Live Music

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No Mas! Cantina

Colorful two-story Mexican cantina in the heart of Castleberry Hill

Brunch Colorful Decor Mexican

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Paschal’s Restaurant & Bar

Civil Rights-era soul food landmark near Centennial Olympic Park

Civil Rights History Historic Soul Food

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Thumbs Up Diner (West Midtown)

Beloved Atlanta-born diner serving hearty breakfast all day

Breakfast Casual Comfort Food

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Monday Night Brewing – The Grove

Atlanta-founded brewery's flagship West Midtown taproom and beer garden

Brewery Family-Friendly Outdoor Space

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Miller Union

James Beard-winning farm-to-table Southern cooking on the Westside

Date Night Farm-to-Table Fine Dining

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The Vortex Bar & Grill

Legendary Little Five Points burger bar since 1992

Burgers Dive Bar Late Night

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San Francisco Coffee Roasting Company

Atlanta-roasted coffee and all-day cafe fare since the '90s

Breakfast Laptop-Friendly Local Roaster

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Double Zero

Neapolitan pizza and handmade pasta in Emory Village

Date Night Italian Neapolitan Pizza

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The General Muir

New York deli classics, Atlanta twist, at Emory Point

Bagels Brunch Happy Hour

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Little Rey

Fast-casual tacos and al carbón chicken near Morningside

Brunch Counter Service Tacos

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Alon’s Bakery & Market

Morningside's go-to European-style bakery for 30+ years

European Bakery Market Pastries

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Moe’s and Joe’s Tavern

Virginia-Highland dive bar slinging PBR since 1947

Burgers Dive Bar Late Night

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Fontaine’s Oyster House

Unpretentious Virginia-Highland oyster bar and seafood dive

Dive-Bar Vibe Oysters Patio

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Murphy’s

A Virginia-Highland institution for brunch and dinner

Bakery Brunch Date Night

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Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar

Atlanta's oldest licensed tavern since 1922

Historic Tavern Late Night Patio

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Elmyr Restaurant & Cantina

Late-night Mexican cantina, birthplace of the Grizz

Dive Bar Late Night Margaritas

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The Optimist

Coastal seafood and oysters in a Westside industrial-chic space

Date Night Oyster Bar Patio

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Grant Central Pizza & Pasta

Grant Park's go-to New York-style pizzeria

Casual Italian Pizza

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Six Feet Under Pub & Fish House

Rooftop seafood pub near Oakland Cemetery

Casual Rooftop Deck Seafood

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The Porter Beer Bar

Craft beer cellar with 800+ brews in L5P

Beer Cellar Craft Beer Gastropub

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Banshee

Chef-driven New American fine dining in EAV

Chef-Driven Craft Cocktails Date Night

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Argosy

Wood-fired pizza and craft beer hall in EAV

Craft Beer Gastropub Skeeball

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The EARL

Iconic East Atlanta Village dive bar and music venue

Burgers Dive Bar Live Music

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Aurora Coffee

Little Five Points' longtime neighborhood coffeehouse

Coffee Neighborhood Cafe

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Mary Mac’s Tea Room

Atlanta's beloved Southern comfort food since 1945

Comfort Food Historic Southern

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South City Kitchen Midtown

Refined Southern classics in the heart of Midtown

Brunch Happy Hour Southern

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The Varsity

Atlanta's original drive-in since 1928

Fast Food Georgia Original Historic

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Ecco Midtown

Wood-fired European fare with a neighborhood spirit

Happy Hour Italian Wood-Fired

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Apotheos Coffee Midtown

A quick, quality coffee stop in the heart of Midtown

Coffee Quick Stop Walkable

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Bones Restaurant

Buckhead's classic steakhouse for special occasions

Date Night Fine Dining Steakhouse

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St. Cecilia

Ford Fry's coastal Italian favorite in Buckhead

Coastal Date Night Italian

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Kyma

Mediterranean seafood tavern in the heart of Buckhead

Greek Seafood Upscale

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Atlanta Fish Market

Buckhead's long-running spot for fresh seafood

Date Night Patio Seafood

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Blue Donkey Coffee (Terminus)

Georgia-roasted coffee for Buckhead's office crowd

Coffee Grab & Go Local Roaster

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Little Tart Bakeshop – Krog St

Flaky croissants and pastry perfection at Krog Street Market

Bakery Coffee Grab-and-Go

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Fred’s Meat & Bread

Cult-favorite sandwiches and hand-cut fries in Krog Street Market

Burgers Casual Lunch

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Wrecking Bar Brewpub

Craft beer and pub fare inside a historic Inman Park mansion

Brewery Brunch Dog-Friendly

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Sotto Sotto

Refined Northern Italian dining on the Inman Park strip

Date Night Handmade Pasta Italian

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Manuel’s Tavern

Atlanta's legendary political watering hole since 1956

Brunch Historic Neighborhood Bar

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Majestic Diner

Atlanta's diner landmark, serving breakfast since 1929

Breakfast Classic American Diner

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Southern Belle

Seasonal New American plates steps from the Plaza Theatre

Cocktails Date Night New American

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New Realm Brewing Co.

Flagship brewery and Beltline beer garden in Old Fourth Ward

Beer Garden Beltline Brewery

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Joystick Gamebar

Classic arcade games meet craft cocktails in Old Fourth Ward

Arcade Bar Nightlife No Cover

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Condesa Coffee

Specialty coffee and all-day cafe fare in Old Fourth Ward

Breakfast Coffee Shop Espresso