Hope's East ATL Guidebook (my personal favorite)
Coffee Spots
Super close funky coffee shop
Cali retro vibe with great coffee and mexican food. Try the bfast tacos! Great place to sit outside. Great to go anytime of day. Open bfast, lunch and dinner. Full bar and open late!
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Muchacho
904 Memorial Dr SECali retro vibe with great coffee and mexican food. Try the bfast tacos! Great place to sit outside. Great to go anytime of day. Open bfast, lunch and dinner. Full bar and open late!
Super hip and chill coffee spot to grab a cup and people watch from the large window.
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Daily Dose Coffee
907 Memorial Dr SESuper hip and chill coffee spot to grab a cup and people watch from the large window.
Local neighborhood hipster coffee spot/ beer garden that is perfect when the weather is nice. It is coffee shop with a fully stocked bar that serves breakfast and lunch. It’s fun to sit outside with your coffee and play with the cute doggos! 🐶 On the weekends they sometimes have pop up shops and food trucks
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ParkGrounds
142 Flat Shoals Ave SELocal neighborhood hipster coffee spot/ beer garden that is perfect when the weather is nice. It is coffee shop with a fully stocked bar that serves breakfast and lunch. It’s fun to sit outside with your coffee and play with the cute doggos! 🐶 On the weekends they sometimes have pop up shops and food trucks
If you love high end specialty coffees (nitro options with exotic spices and house made plant milks) and clean food that tastes phenomenal, this is the place! Very nice place to sit outdoors as well
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Cold Brew Bar at Atlanta Dairies
777 Memorial Drive SoutheastIf you love high end specialty coffees (nitro options with exotic spices and house made plant milks) and clean food that tastes phenomenal, this is the place! Very nice place to sit outdoors as well
The Victorian Atlanta - Plants + Coffee
1336 Glenwood Avenue SoutheastCon Leche
181 Flat Shoals Ave SESmall and cozy Colombian owned neighborhood coffee spot
Chrome Yellow Trading Co.
501 Edgewood Ave SEAmazing coffee and super trendy space!!
Blue Donkey Coffee Co.
275 Memorial Dr SEKnown for tasty iced coffee but everything is good
Breakfast/ Brunch/ Lunch
This place is crazy popular and there is often a wait but it’s worth it if you are craving down home southern cooking with a rustic hipster vibe. Serves bfast and lunch options until 2:30pm. They are famous for their “comfy biscuit”
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Home grown GA Restaurant
968 Memorial Dr SEThis place is crazy popular and there is often a wait but it’s worth it if you are craving down home southern cooking with a rustic hipster vibe. Serves bfast and lunch options until 2:30pm. They are famous for their “comfy biscuit”
Cali retro vibe with great coffee and mexican food. Try the bfast tacos! Great place to sit outside. Great to go anytime of day. Open bfast, lunch and dinner. Full bar and open late!
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Muchacho
904 Memorial Dr SECali retro vibe with great coffee and mexican food. Try the bfast tacos! Great place to sit outside. Great to go anytime of day. Open bfast, lunch and dinner. Full bar and open late!
Higher end spot great for brunch. Local ingredients. Good cocktails.
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Full Commission
519 Memorial Dr SEHigher end spot great for brunch. Local ingredients. Good cocktails.
Everything on the menu is good. Excellent for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Was featured on DDD on the Food Network.
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Folk Art Restaurant
465 North Highland Avenue NortheastEverything on the menu is good. Excellent for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Was featured on DDD on the Food Network.
This has been an Atlanta breakfast staple since forever!! Known for their creamy dreamy grits and of course their biscuits with homemade apple butter.
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The Flying Biscuit Cafe
1001 Piedmont Ave NEThis has been an Atlanta breakfast staple since forever!! Known for their creamy dreamy grits and of course their biscuits with homemade apple butter.
Chain breakfast/ brunch/ lunch spot that has great food and drinks
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First Watch - Madison Yards
200 Bill Kennedy Way SEChain breakfast/ brunch/ lunch spot that has great food and drinks
Good food and great spot for people watching on the beltline
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Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall
684 John Wesley Dobbs Ave NEGood food and great spot for people watching on the beltline
Ria's Bluebird
421 Memorial Dr SELunch, Dinner and/or Drinks
70’s inspired bar with pizza and drink specials! Go here if you love a good martini and a retro throwback beer.
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LLoyd's Restaurant & Lounge
900 DeKalb Ave NE70’s inspired bar with pizza and drink specials! Go here if you love a good martini and a retro throwback beer.
Hawkers Asian Street Food
661 Auburn Ave NEAsian street food with a killer outside bar
Unique high end restaurant that follows a “dim sum” approach. Every night chefs come around the restaurant to each table showcasing their special dish for the night (apps, entrees, desserts). You can choose which ones to try or pass as they come around. Very fun with a group!
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Gunshow
924 Garrett StUnique high end restaurant that follows a “dim sum” approach. Every night chefs come around the restaurant to each table showcasing their special dish for the night (apps, entrees, desserts). You can choose which ones to try or pass as they come around. Very fun with a group!
High end French restaurant with INCREDIBLE food. Don’t miss grabbing a drink on their rooftop bar. Best views in ATL!!
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Tiny Lou's
789 Ponce De Leon Ave NEHigh end French restaurant with INCREDIBLE food. Don’t miss grabbing a drink on their rooftop bar. Best views in ATL!!
Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q
1238 DeKalb Ave NERated best BBQ in Atlanta! You won’t be disappointed.
So GOOD and so unique. Philippino/ Cajun food. If this marriage sounds good to you, you must try this place! Phenomenal island inspired drinks also.
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Bon Ton Atlanta
674 Myrtle St NESo GOOD and so unique. Philippino/ Cajun food. If this marriage sounds good to you, you must try this place! Phenomenal island inspired drinks also.
Rated top pizza in Atlanta. Detroit style pizza on the eastside beltline.
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Nina & Rafi
661 Auburn Ave NERated top pizza in Atlanta. Detroit style pizza on the eastside beltline.
Also top rated pizza. Great wood fired pizza in Krog street market food hall. The food hall is a must visit!
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Varuni Napoli
1540 Monroe Dr NEAlso top rated pizza. Great wood fired pizza in Krog street market food hall. The food hall is a must visit!
If you love beer, this place has tons of selections from all over the world. Also has fantastic gastro pub food. Try their Belgian fries or goat cheese fritters!
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The Porter Beer Bar
1156 Euclid Ave NEIf you love beer, this place has tons of selections from all over the world. Also has fantastic gastro pub food. Try their Belgian fries or goat cheese fritters!
New Realm Brewing
550 Somerset Terrace NEFood, beer, and a killer view from their second floor!
Perfect place for people watching on the beltline.
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Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall
684 John Wesley Dobbs Ave NEPerfect place for people watching on the beltline.
Grindhouse Killer Burgers
701 Memorial Dr SEAwesome burgers and great patio
If you have never tried this beloved Nashville hot chicken you must while you’re in town! Chicken and waffles are on Sunday
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Hattie B's Hot Chicken - Atlanta, GA
299 Moreland Ave NEIf you have never tried this beloved Nashville hot chicken you must while you’re in town! Chicken and waffles are on Sunday
Favorite burger in Atlanta! In Ponce City Market food and shopping hall, a must see.
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H&F Burger
675 Ponce De Leon Ave NEFavorite burger in Atlanta! In Ponce City Market food and shopping hall, a must see.
All of their sandwiches and fry options are incredible but once you try their philly or Korean philly (chicken or beef) you will never want any other! Life changing! They have been praised by famous chefs around the US. Also in Krog street food hall which is a must see.
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Fred's Meat & Bread
99 Krog St NEAll of their sandwiches and fry options are incredible but once you try their philly or Korean philly (chicken or beef) you will never want any other! Life changing! They have been praised by famous chefs around the US. Also in Krog street food hall which is a must see.
Trust me, just get their enormous burrito bowl, it’s unbelievable! You can walk it off after in scenic Piedmont Park down the street.
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La Hacienda
900 Monroe Dr NETrust me, just get their enormous burrito bowl, it’s unbelievable! You can walk it off after in scenic Piedmont Park down the street.
If you like Persian food, try their laffa wraps! Everything is good. Located in Krog Street Market.
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Yalla
99 Krog St NEIf you like Persian food, try their laffa wraps! Everything is good. Located in Krog Street Market.
Super yummy Mediterranean food. Browse Ponce City market across the way after.
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Rina
699 Ponce De Leon Ave NESuper yummy Mediterranean food. Browse Ponce City market across the way after.
Can’t find a bad spot to eat in this place. So many options! Get a beer, wine, or cocktail at Hop City, then walk around and decide where to grab food.
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Krog Street Market
99 Krog St NECan’t find a bad spot to eat in this place. So many options! Get a beer, wine, or cocktail at Hop City, then walk around and decide where to grab food.
A must visit when in Atlanta. Hungry but don’t know what you want, want to grab drinks, want to browse and shop? It’s all here in a historic old Sears Roebuck building! On a nice day visit the rooftop. Grab a drink up there with a view or play mini golf and carnival games.
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Ponce City Market
675 North Avenue NEA must visit when in Atlanta. Hungry but don’t know what you want, want to grab drinks, want to browse and shop? It’s all here in a historic old Sears Roebuck building! On a nice day visit the rooftop. Grab a drink up there with a view or play mini golf and carnival games.
Amazing food and house brewed beer in a beautiful cave-like historic building.
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Wrecking Bar Brewpub
292 Moreland Ave NEAmazing food and house brewed beer in a beautiful cave-like historic building.
Newest Asian seafood addition to the Atlanta food scene and it’s getting rave reviews. Try their lobster mac and cheese.
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Girl Diver Atlanta
955 Memorial Drive SoutheastNewest Asian seafood addition to the Atlanta food scene and it’s getting rave reviews. Try their lobster mac and cheese.
Modern fine dining and cocktails in East Atlanta Village. If you want to bar hop in the area, this is a great place to start.
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Banshee
1271 Glenwood Ave SEModern fine dining and cocktails in East Atlanta Village. If you want to bar hop in the area, this is a great place to start.
Six Feet Under Pub & Fish House
437 Memorial Dr SESeafood with a great rooftop patio
Maepole
72 Georgia Avenue Southeastyummy creative bowls in the Summerhill neighborhood
Halfway Crooks Beer
60 Georgia Ave SEGreat food and beer!
Wood’s Chapel BBQ
85 Georgia Ave SEBest brisket in Atlanta!
Hot Dog Pete's
25 Georgia Ave SELittle Bear
71 Georgia Ave SETalat Market
112 Ormond St SEGreat Thai!
Phở Cue
925 Garrett StreetVietnamese meets Texas BBQ! So Good!!
Southern Feed Store
1245 Glenwood Avenue SoutheastCool food hall with some good options
Gaja Korean Bar
491 Flat Shoals Ave SEAmazing Hidden Korean street food spot
Cali retro vibe with amazing mexican food and atmosphere. Great place to sit outside. Perfect anytime of day. Open bfast, lunch and dinner. Full bar and open late!
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Muchacho
904 Memorial Dr SECali retro vibe with amazing mexican food and atmosphere. Great place to sit outside. Perfect anytime of day. Open bfast, lunch and dinner. Full bar and open late!
Wylie & Rum Island Bar and Grill
Very cute Caribbean restaurant and rum bar in Reynoldstown
Biggerstaff Brewing Company
Vegan/ Vegetarian
SluttyVegan ATL Edgewood
476 Edgewood Ave SESlutty Vegan. Enough said!
Chi Chi Vegan Taco Shop
1 Moreland Avenue SoutheastRecess
99-V Krog St NEKnown for their tasty grain bowls
Great pizza spot in general but with vegan cheese and vegan meat toppings and a hip hop inspired menu, it’s a fun and tasty recommendation for everyone!
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Slim & Husky's Pizza Beeria
1016 Howell Mill RdGreat pizza spot in general but with vegan cheese and vegan meat toppings and a hip hop inspired menu, it’s a fun and tasty recommendation for everyone!
Herban Fix
565 Peachtree St NEWe Suki Suki A Global Grub Collective
479-b Flat Shoals Ave SETry their tofu bahn mi!
Yalla
99 Krog St NETry the falafel laffa!
I know what you are thinking. With a name like “Fred’s Meat and Bread,” are you kidding?? Believe me, they are the best at sandwiches. Period! Cauliflower bahn mi and veggie burger are to die for!
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Fred's Meat & Bread
99 Krog St NEI know what you are thinking. With a name like “Fred’s Meat and Bread,” are you kidding?? Believe me, they are the best at sandwiches. Period! Cauliflower bahn mi and veggie burger are to die for!
Dulce Vegan Bakery & Cafe
1994 Hosea L Williams Dr NE
Bar Vegan ATL
675 Ponce De Leon Avenue NortheastGreat food and cocktails in Ponce City Market
Dinkies
675 Ponce De Leon Avenue Northeastvegan cheesesteaks and tots!
sweetgreen
650 North Avenue Northeast
Kale Me Crazy | Health Food Restaurant Grant Park Atlanta
519 Memorial Drive Southeast
Envegan
780 Memorial Drive SoutheastBars
Famous unique bar often visited by celebrities. A must in Atlanta. If you are easily offended, this place isn’t for you. Blasphemy is their game. You will either laugh hysterically or feel like you need to go to confession!
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Sister Louisa's Church of the Living Room and Ping Pong Emporium
466 Edgewood Ave SEFamous unique bar often visited by celebrities. A must in Atlanta. If you are easily offended, this place isn’t for you. Blasphemy is their game. You will either laugh hysterically or feel like you need to go to confession!
Urban/ grungy local spot to get drinks and mingle with the locals. Great drink specials and Music on the weekends.
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97 Estoria
727 Wylie St SEUrban/ grungy local spot to get drinks and mingle with the locals. Great drink specials and Music on the weekends.
Arcade games might not be open due to COVID-19 but this is still a fun spot!
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Joystick Gamebar
427 Edgewood Ave SEArcade games might not be open due to COVID-19 but this is still a fun spot!
LLoyd's Restaurant & Lounge
900 DeKalb Ave NEGreat drink specials and fun vintage atmosphere.
Super grungy dive bar in East Atlanta Village. Cheap drinks and live music in the back on select nights. For late night munchies, try their nachos or totchos 👌👌
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The EARL
488 Flat Shoals Ave SESuper grungy dive bar in East Atlanta Village. Cheap drinks and live music in the back on select nights. For late night munchies, try their nachos or totchos 👌👌
Great place to catch all different kinds of music in East Atlanta Village. Known for themed dance parties.
**Check for any COVID restrictions.
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The Basement
1245 Glenwood Ave SEGreat place to catch all different kinds of music in East Atlanta Village. Known for themed dance parties.
**Check for any COVID restrictions.
Mary's
1287 Glenwood Ave SESuper fun LGBTQ spot in East Atlanta Village!
Our favorite! Located upstairs in a historic building. Great drink prices. Fun place to mingle, play pool, darts, or pinball. Cool old window in pool room overlooking East Atlanta Village.
Trophy Room
520 Flat Shoals Ave SEOur favorite! Located upstairs in a historic building. Great drink prices. Fun place to mingle, play pool, darts, or pinball. Cool old window in pool room overlooking East Atlanta Village.
My favorite brewery! Amazing creative brews with an incredible outdoor space. Plenty of room for social distancing
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Three Taverns Imaginarium
777 Memorial Dr SEMy favorite brewery! Amazing creative brews with an incredible outdoor space. Plenty of room for social distancing
Fun brewery in Grant Park with a nice outdoor space. Check out The Beacon indoor market while there.
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Eventide Brewing
1015 Grant St SEFun brewery in Grant Park with a nice outdoor space. Check out The Beacon indoor market while there.
Atlanta staple. Drink, mingle, play pool, or watch the game. Music and comedy upstairs on select days
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Smith's Olde Bar
1578 Piedmont Ave NEAtlanta staple. Drink, mingle, play pool, or watch the game. Music and comedy upstairs on select days
You’ve got to go to the Clermont when in Atlanta. Especially if this is your first time. Famous people like Anthony Bordain and others frequented the Clermont when in town. It is... “unique.” Be warned, it is supposed to be scandalous and trashy!! It somehow adds to the appeal and fun. But it’s not for everyone. They say it’s a strip club, but it’s not exactly. These women have been working there for a LONG time if you know what I mean, but they know how to entertain. There is a dance floor for patrons and they allow you to dance. You can’t come here and not have fun! You have to experience it at least once!!
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Clermont Lounge
789 Ponce De Leon Ave NEYou’ve got to go to the Clermont when in Atlanta. Especially if this is your first time. Famous people like Anthony Bordain and others frequented the Clermont when in town. It is... “unique.” Be warned, it is supposed to be scandalous and trashy!! It somehow adds to the appeal and fun. But it’s not for everyone. They say it’s a strip club, but it’s not exactly. These women have been working there for a LONG time if you know what I mean, but they know how to entertain. There is a dance floor for patrons and they allow you to dance. You can’t come here and not have fun! You have to experience it at least once!!
Modern fine dining and cocktails in East Atlanta Village. If you want to bar hop in the area, this is a great place to start.
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Banshee
1271 Glenwood Ave SEModern fine dining and cocktails in East Atlanta Village. If you want to bar hop in the area, this is a great place to start.
No frills hipster bar with the best smoked wings in the ATL! Seriously!!
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The Local
758 Ponce De Leon Ave NENo frills hipster bar with the best smoked wings in the ATL! Seriously!!
FamFam Private Room Karaoke Club
Really fun private karaoke club and bar! Good for a group
Little Spirit
299 North Highland Avenue NortheastExcellent little cocktail bar with hip hop decor.
Bypass the restaurant and head around the corner to the downstairs called “The Den”
It’s a really creative and fun 60’s play on The Beetles Yellow Submarine. And their drinks are legit!
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BeetleCat
299 North Highland Avenue NortheastBypass the restaurant and head around the corner to the downstairs called “The Den”
It’s a really creative and fun 60’s play on The Beetles Yellow Submarine. And their drinks are legit!
Futuristic style bar straight out of the movie Blade Runner! Creative cocktails and small bites.
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Little Trouble
1170 Howell Mill Rd NWFuturistic style bar straight out of the movie Blade Runner! Creative cocktails and small bites.
Clermont Hotel and Rooftop Bar
789 Ponce De Leon Ave NEBest drinks and best views in the city
LGBTQ 🏳️🌈
The Model T
465 Boulevard SoutheastNeighborhood bar less than a mile away
Mary's
1287 Glenwood Ave SEAlso right down the road and really fun spot!
Blake's On The Park
227 10th Street NortheastBulldogs
893 Peachtree St NETEN ATL
495 Flat Shoals Ave SEAlways lively! Always!
Atlanta Eagle
1492 Ponce De Leon Ave NEJoe's On Juniper
1049 Juniper St NEFriends On Ponce
736 Ponce De Leon Ave NESwinging Richards
1400 Northside Dr NW10th and Piedmont is the spot you want to bar hop! So many good spots!!
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Midtown Atlanta
10th and Piedmont is the spot you want to bar hop! So many good spots!!
Parks
Historic park that is only a 3 min walk away from Berne St property and is a 30 min walk or 6 min drive from Flat Shoals Ave property. Excellent walking and running trails
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Grant Park
Historic park that is only a 3 min walk away from Berne St property and is a 30 min walk or 6 min drive from Flat Shoals Ave property. Excellent walking and running trails
Beautiful park right off the beltline. Perfect for a picnic and people watching.
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I-Historic Fourth Ward Park
680 Dallas St NEBeautiful park right off the beltline. Perfect for a picnic and people watching.
Atlanta’s most famous park! This huge and gorgeous park is basically the “Central Park” of Atlanta.
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Piedmont Park
501 Amsterdam Ave NEAtlanta’s most famous park! This huge and gorgeous park is basically the “Central Park” of Atlanta.