Guidebook for Athens
Food Scene
Heirloom is super close to the house and serves great local food! Brunch on Sunday is delish!
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Heirloom Cafe and Fresh Market
815 N Chase StHeirloom is super close to the house and serves great local food! Brunch on Sunday is delish!
Ike and Jane's makes wonderful donuts and serves a mean cup of coffee!! Go early to be sure you don't miss out on donuts. My favorites are the blueberry cake donut and the Elvis Presley donut!
They also serve a yummy breakfast and lunch!!
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Ike & Jane
1307 Prince AveIke and Jane's makes wonderful donuts and serves a mean cup of coffee!! Go early to be sure you don't miss out on donuts. My favorites are the blueberry cake donut and the Elvis Presley donut!
They also serve a yummy breakfast and lunch!!
Marti's is only open for lunch on the weekdays, but if you're visiting then, they are a must!! Their chicken salad and pimento plate is my absolute favorite. They serve huge helpings :-) Their mint sweet tea is wonderful!!
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Marti's At Midday
1280 Prince AveMarti's is only open for lunch on the weekdays, but if you're visiting then, they are a must!! Their chicken salad and pimento plate is my absolute favorite. They serve huge helpings :-) Their mint sweet tea is wonderful!!
The best biscuits in town!! Wonderful quiche and a lovely patio to sit on!!
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Big City Bread Cafe
393 N Finley StThe best biscuits in town!! Wonderful quiche and a lovely patio to sit on!!
Locally owned and unique!! Get coffee, alcohol or a snowball!! Lunch is simple and delicious! Bakery items by The Comerian (always delish)
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Buvez
585 Barber StLocally owned and unique!! Get coffee, alcohol or a snowball!! Lunch is simple and delicious! Bakery items by The Comerian (always delish)
You can't go wrong with Starbucks!! This one is located in the heart of downtown Athens, across the street from North Campus UGA! Grab a drink and head to the green grass of North Campus.
Starbucks
100 College AveYou can't go wrong with Starbucks!! This one is located in the heart of downtown Athens, across the street from North Campus UGA! Grab a drink and head to the green grass of North Campus.
Yummy, locally owned pizza joint!! Super cute, serves HUGE pizzas and has a selection of local beer on tap!
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Automatic Pizza
1397 Prince AveYummy, locally owned pizza joint!! Super cute, serves HUGE pizzas and has a selection of local beer on tap!
Drinks & Nightlife
Normal Bar
1365 Prince AveFriendly, local bar!!
Bar and restaurant! Family-friendly, with couches and games. Get a drink, some food and visit with friends!!
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Hi-Lo Lounge
1354 Prince AveBar and restaurant! Family-friendly, with couches and games. Get a drink, some food and visit with friends!!
The Old Pal
1320 Prince AveQuiet, sophisticated bar. Wonderful, unique mixed drinks.
CC taproom and brewery is located in the old Snow Tire building and has a great vibe going! Love me some Get Comfortable beer!
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Creature Comforts Downtown Taproom and Brewery
271 W Hancock AveCC taproom and brewery is located in the old Snow Tire building and has a great vibe going! Love me some Get Comfortable beer!
Sightseeing
See the famous Arch on UGA's North Campus!! Legend is that you can only walk under the arch if you've graduated from UGA!
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UGA Arch station
See the famous Arch on UGA's North Campus!! Legend is that you can only walk under the arch if you've graduated from UGA!
Parks & Nature
Athens - North Oconee River Greenway
Athens - North Oconee River GreenwayWalk the greenway, see the Oconee River!
The State Botanical Gardens offer a lot to do!! Trails for walking, hiking and running. Green space to take a picnic or a nap. Lots of flowers, trees and lovely things to look at. Easy parking and free! NO dogs allowed.
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2450 S Milledge AveThe State Botanical Gardens offer a lot to do!! Trails for walking, hiking and running. Green space to take a picnic or a nap. Lots of flowers, trees and lovely things to look at. Easy parking and free! NO dogs allowed.
Shopping
Loaded with fun stuff for your house and outdoors. Unique to Athens!! Tell Kate I said hi!! She's the best!
Lotta Mae's Supply Co
585 Barber StLoaded with fun stuff for your house and outdoors. Unique to Athens!! Tell Kate I said hi!! She's the best!
Locally owned and operated by Katie Jacobs. She would love to give you some style advice and help you choose a unique outfit!
Cheeky Peach
160 W Clayton StLocally owned and operated by Katie Jacobs. She would love to give you some style advice and help you choose a unique outfit!
Indie South
470 Hawthorne AveUnique handmade items from vendors all over the country!
Essentials
Trader Joe's
1850 Epps Bridge PkwyCheapest wine and beer in town!
Kroger
191 Alps RdNearest grocery store with everything you might want or need!