West Atlanta Retreat Guidebook
Food Scene
The Optimist
914 Howell Mill RdVibrant, retro chain serving a seasonal menu of creative breakfast & lunch fare, plus cocktails.
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
Vibrant, retro chain serving a seasonal menu of creative breakfast & lunch fare, plus cocktails.
Circa-1947 Downtown classic still serves traditional soul food at budget prices in cozy storefront.
810 MLK Jr Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30314
*Atlanta Famous, not in neighborhood, 8 minute drive (1.8 miles away)
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Busy Bee Cafe
810 M.L.K. Jr Dr SWCirca-1947 Downtown classic still serves traditional soul food at budget prices in cozy storefront.
810 MLK Jr Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30314
*Atlanta Famous, not in neighborhood, 8 minute drive (1.8 miles away)
Chill hangout serving paella, Cuban sandwiches & Mexican standards, plus other Latin American fare.
La Fonda Latina
Chill hangout serving paella, Cuban sandwiches & Mexican standards, plus other Latin American fare.
Barcelona Wine Bar
Mr. Pig's Smokehouse
1992 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy NWLean Draft House: (404) 254-0987
Creative tacos & other bar food served up in a brewpub, with plenty of picnic tables & sports on TV.
600 Hopkins St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
* Walking distance from our house!
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Lean Draft House
600 Hopkins St SWLean Draft House: (404) 254-0987
Creative tacos & other bar food served up in a brewpub, with plenty of picnic tables & sports on TV.
600 Hopkins St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
* Walking distance from our house!
Golda Kombucha
Kombucha on tap! Check out the unique tap room featuring great flavors on draft for growler fills, flights, floats or pints.
1038 White Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
*Walking distance from our house!
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Golda Kombucha
1038 White St SWGolda Kombucha
Kombucha on tap! Check out the unique tap room featuring great flavors on draft for growler fills, flights, floats or pints.
1038 White Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
*Walking distance from our house!
Krog Street Market
99 Krog St NEFood Hall
They specialize in raw vegan cuisine inspired by Tassili's international palate.
1059 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd Atlanta, GA 30310
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Tassili's Raw Reality Café
1059 Ralph David Abernathy BlvdThey specialize in raw vegan cuisine inspired by Tassili's international palate.
1059 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd Atlanta, GA 30310
Unfussy vegan restaurant serving wraps, sandwiches, burgers & sides in simple surrounds.
1265 Lee St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
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Viva la Vegan
1265 Lee St SWUnfussy vegan restaurant serving wraps, sandwiches, burgers & sides in simple surrounds.
1265 Lee St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
Breakfast, lunch, coffee and community space.
640 Evans St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
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UniTEA & Coffee Cafe @ 640 West
640 Evans St SWBreakfast, lunch, coffee and community space.
640 Evans St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
Soulful Caribbean Flare. Good indoor and outdoor dining options.
2247 Cascade Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30311
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The Spice House
2247 Cascade RdSoulful Caribbean Flare. Good indoor and outdoor dining options.
2247 Cascade Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30311
Black owned.
A Coffee Shop serving handcrafted espresso drinks, pastries and other light bites.
Black Coffee ATL
1246 Allene Avenue SouthwestBlack owned.
A Coffee Shop serving handcrafted espresso drinks, pastries and other light bites.
Urban Grind
962 Marietta St NWBUZZ Coffee and Winehouse
2315 Cascade RdJeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1198 Howell Mill RdDrinks & Nightlife
Westside Motor Lounge
Rock Steady - Atlanta
907 Marietta St NWAPT 4B
Pizza, calzones, salads and wings. Nice place to hang out, good vibes and music. Often has live music, events and comedy.
576 Lee St SW #A, Atlanta, GA 30310
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Bakaris Pizza & Kava Lounge
576 Lee St SWPizza, calzones, salads and wings. Nice place to hang out, good vibes and music. Often has live music, events and comedy.
576 Lee St SW #A, Atlanta, GA 30310
Boogalou Restaurant
239 Ponce De Leon Ave NESightseeing
MLK visitors center
450 Auburn Ave NEVisit MLK gravesite and home.
Umhlaba we-Coca-Cola
121 Baker St NWChick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame
250 Marietta St NWGeorgia Aquarium
225 Baker St NWLargest in US!
SkyLounge Atlanta
110 Marietta St NWGreat views!
Arts & Culture
Must see!
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I-Centre Yezemidlalo Nokunye Ngokwabantu YaseNingizimu Afrika
100 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NWMust see!
Parks & Nature
Atlanta Botanical Garden
The Prado NortheastCentennial Olympic Park station
Centennial Olympic Park Drive NorthwestPiedmont Park
1320 Monroe Drive NortheastAtlanta BeltLine Westside Trail, Atlanta, GA, USA
The Beltline Connects the city in a walkable loop!
Shopping
Atlantic Station
1380 Atlantic Dr NWIndoor and outdoor shopping!
Lenox Square
3393 Peachtree Rd NEHowell Mill Village
2020 Howell Mill RdShopping center, grocery store, restaurants, stores.
Kroger
Grocery store and shopping center
Whole Foods Market
Grocery store
Ponce City Market
675 North Avenue NEShopping, Restaurants, Games, Views!
Stadium/Arena/Venue
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
I-State Farm Arena
1 State Farm DrI-Cellairis Amphitheatre e-Lakewood
2002 Lakewood Way SWThe Battery Atlanta
800 Battery Ave SEBraves Stadium, shopping, food