Katherine's Guidebook
Food scene
Nice atmosphere, good wine selection and tapas. 5 min car ride/16 min walk.
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Barcelona Wine Bar
240 North Highland Avenue NortheastNice atmosphere, good wine selection and tapas. 5 min car ride/16 min walk.
Hands down some of the best healthy food in town, with huge selection to make anyone happy. Build your own bowls, smoothies, yogurt, etc. 5 min car ride/16 min walk.
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Upbeet
1071 Howell Mill Rd NWHands down some of the best healthy food in town, with huge selection to make anyone happy. Build your own bowls, smoothies, yogurt, etc. 5 min car ride/16 min walk.
Tasty tacos, guac, cocktails & more. Good for lunch/dinner. 3 min ride/15 min walk.
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bartaco
969 Marietta St NWTasty tacos, guac, cocktails & more. Good for lunch/dinner. 3 min ride/15 min walk.
Cult favorite authentic Neapolitan pizza place. <3 min walk. Family style shared seating. Pricier side ($20+/pizza). Pro tip: BYOB & you can take your pizza across the street and eat at the Bar Amalfi outdoor seating when the weather is nice.
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Antico
1093 Hemphill Ave NWCult favorite authentic Neapolitan pizza place. <3 min walk. Family style shared seating. Pricier side ($20+/pizza). Pro tip: BYOB & you can take your pizza across the street and eat at the Bar Amalfi outdoor seating when the weather is nice.
Brand new Italian restaurant opened by the owners of another top rated ATL Italian restaurant. 5 min car ride.
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Forza Storico
1198 Howell Mill RdBrand new Italian restaurant opened by the owners of another top rated ATL Italian restaurant. 5 min car ride.
Fun, authentic Mexican restaurant with amazing Dia de Los Muertos themed decor/art and a sense of humor. ~10 min ride.
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Bone Garden Cantina
1425 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NWFun, authentic Mexican restaurant with amazing Dia de Los Muertos themed decor/art and a sense of humor. ~10 min ride.
Great burgers located in the “Shops at Buckhead,” aka the very upscale Rodeo-Drive-equivalent of Atlanta. Validated parking up to 3 hrs. ~17 min ride
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Shake Shack
670 DeKalb Ave NEGreat burgers located in the “Shops at Buckhead,” aka the very upscale Rodeo-Drive-equivalent of Atlanta. Validated parking up to 3 hrs. ~17 min ride
Things to do
A must-see in Atlanta, built in the huge old historic Sears building. Full of shops and restaurants with a mini-amusement park on the top. 9 Mile Restaurant on the roof has beautiful outdoor views of Atlanta. Step out onto the beltline (urban “hiking” pathway lined with art/shops) and walk around exploring after, or rent some bicycles.
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Ponce City Market
675 North Avenue NEA must-see in Atlanta, built in the huge old historic Sears building. Full of shops and restaurants with a mini-amusement park on the top. 9 Mile Restaurant on the roof has beautiful outdoor views of Atlanta. Step out onto the beltline (urban “hiking” pathway lined with art/shops) and walk around exploring after, or rent some bicycles.
The beautiful Piedmont Park is a must-visit. The Central Park of ATL, known for beautiful nature and city views. Many events and festivals are held here when the weather is good. When I come, I like to get a burrito and chips at Willy’s, then feed the ducks chips at the lake.
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Piedmont Park
501 Amsterdam Ave NEThe beautiful Piedmont Park is a must-visit. The Central Park of ATL, known for beautiful nature and city views. Many events and festivals are held here when the weather is good. When I come, I like to get a burrito and chips at Willy’s, then feed the ducks chips at the lake.
Largest aquarium in the world by volume. You can walk under whale sharks in a giant glass arch.
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Georgia Aquarium
225 Baker St NWLargest aquarium in the world by volume. You can walk under whale sharks in a giant glass arch.
This place makes Shakespeare fun. Also, the food is not bad.
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Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse
499 Peachtree St NEThis place makes Shakespeare fun. Also, the food is not bad.
I-Fox Theatre
660 Peachtree St NEA beautiful place to catch a show.
We are only a few blocks from Atlantic Station, the safe and family-friendly outdoor shopping complex, with a movie theatre, boutiques, major stores, grocery (Target & Publix), a museum exhibit, and dining options (poké, Japanese BBQ, California pizza kitchen, etc). 2 hours free parking! ~4 min ride/17 min walk
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Atlantic Station
1380 Atlantic Dr NWWe are only a few blocks from Atlantic Station, the safe and family-friendly outdoor shopping complex, with a movie theatre, boutiques, major stores, grocery (Target & Publix), a museum exhibit, and dining options (poké, Japanese BBQ, California pizza kitchen, etc). 2 hours free parking! ~4 min ride/17 min walk
Title should be “Westside Provisions District.” This general area is a must-visit, as it is only a 5 min drive/15 min walk. It includes many of the recommendations on my list such as Jeni’s ice cream, Upbeet, Ormsby’s, Marcel, etc, as well as cute shopping boutiques and stores. Parking both on the side with the garage near Marcel, or in the lot on the other side of the train tracks by Jeni’s.
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Westside Provisions District
1198 Howell Mill RdTitle should be “Westside Provisions District.” This general area is a must-visit, as it is only a 5 min drive/15 min walk. It includes many of the recommendations on my list such as Jeni’s ice cream, Upbeet, Ormsby’s, Marcel, etc, as well as cute shopping boutiques and stores. Parking both on the side with the garage near Marcel, or in the lot on the other side of the train tracks by Jeni’s.
Bars
A large, unique bar that is full of games, including bocce ball, darts, shuffle board, card & board games of all sorts, etc. Good beer selection. 3 min car ride.
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Ormsby's
1170 Howell Mill RdA large, unique bar that is full of games, including bocce ball, darts, shuffle board, card & board games of all sorts, etc. Good beer selection. 3 min car ride.
Fun bar right across from Ormsby’s with decor that will make you feel like you’re in Blade Runner. Has Asian fusion snack menu. Worth stopping by just to get a picture in front of their famous neon entrance.
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Little Trouble
1170 Howell Mill Rd NWFun bar right across from Ormsby’s with decor that will make you feel like you’re in Blade Runner. Has Asian fusion snack menu. Worth stopping by just to get a picture in front of their famous neon entrance.
Come here for the panoramic views of Atlanta! Situated on top of Ponce City Market. Paid parking. ~12 min drive.
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9 Mile Station
675 Ponce De Leon Ave NECome here for the panoramic views of Atlanta! Situated on top of Ponce City Market. Paid parking. ~12 min drive.
Late night eats
Highly recommended for their late night menu (11pm - 2am). This beautiful, very upscale restaurant transforms into a fun bar vibe at night with a very reasonably-priced and tasty late-night menu. 3 min ride.
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Marcel
1170 Howell Mill RdHighly recommended for their late night menu (11pm - 2am). This beautiful, very upscale restaurant transforms into a fun bar vibe at night with a very reasonably-priced and tasty late-night menu. 3 min ride.
Sweet Tooth
Nationally recognized doughnut shop, best in ATL, 4 minute walk from the apartment. I recommend the strawberries and cream & Reese’s doughnuts. Open 24 hours!
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Sublime Doughnuts
535 10th St NWNationally recognized doughnut shop, best in ATL, 4 minute walk from the apartment. I recommend the strawberries and cream & Reese’s doughnuts. Open 24 hours!
Honestly the best ice cream in the world. Located in the westside provisions area, which is nice to walk around the shops and cross the railroad bridge. 5 min drive/15 min walk.
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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1198 Howell Mill RdHonestly the best ice cream in the world. Located in the westside provisions area, which is nice to walk around the shops and cross the railroad bridge. 5 min drive/15 min walk.
There is no other place like Cafe Intermezzo in the USA. A true European coffee house with beautiful decor, incredible cakes, and a whole book-sized menu of coffee drinks. They also serve food. Outdoor seating along Peachtree street is fun for people watching. Open til 1-2AM. $$ ~7 min ride.
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Café Intermezzo - Midtown
1065 Peachtree St NEThere is no other place like Cafe Intermezzo in the USA. A true European coffee house with beautiful decor, incredible cakes, and a whole book-sized menu of coffee drinks. They also serve food. Outdoor seating along Peachtree street is fun for people watching. Open til 1-2AM. $$ ~7 min ride.
Amazing Asian bakery. I recommend the sweet hut milk bubble tea. Located on the bustling Peachtree Street which is fun to walk down, and you can also walk about 4 blocks to Piedmont Park from here. Open late. ~7 min ride.
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Sweet Hut Bakery & Cafe
2795 Chastain Meadows Pkwy NWAmazing Asian bakery. I recommend the sweet hut milk bubble tea. Located on the bustling Peachtree Street which is fun to walk down, and you can also walk about 4 blocks to Piedmont Park from here. Open late. ~7 min ride.
Brunch
Adorable classic brunch spot in east Atlanta on the way to Decatur. Wait times can be long, so get there early. ~20ish min ride.
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Sun in My Belly
2161 College Ave NEAdorable classic brunch spot in east Atlanta on the way to Decatur. Wait times can be long, so get there early. ~20ish min ride.
Cute, classic brunch spot. Brunch wait times can be long everywhere in Atlanta, so I recommend to get there early, or enjoy a stroll around midtown while you wait. This spot is only 2 blocks from Piedmont Park. ~8min ride.
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Joy Cafe
1100 Peachtree St NECute, classic brunch spot. Brunch wait times can be long everywhere in Atlanta, so I recommend to get there early, or enjoy a stroll around midtown while you wait. This spot is only 2 blocks from Piedmont Park. ~8min ride.
Casual comfort food. I recommend the apple butter (must have) and grits. Lines can be long, so walk across the famous rainbow crosswalks to Caribou Coffee and grab a drink while you wait. Also only 2 blocks from Piedmont Park. ~9 min ride.
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The Flying Biscuit Cafe
1001 Piedmont Ave NECasual comfort food. I recommend the apple butter (must have) and grits. Lines can be long, so walk across the famous rainbow crosswalks to Caribou Coffee and grab a drink while you wait. Also only 2 blocks from Piedmont Park. ~9 min ride.
Coffee
Have some coffee, a pastry, and maybe a drink too (full bar) at our famous local coffee shop featured in the film Baby Driver. Only 5 min drive, located in the Westside area.
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Octane
1009 West Marietta St NWHave some coffee, a pastry, and maybe a drink too (full bar) at our famous local coffee shop featured in the film Baby Driver. Only 5 min drive, located in the Westside area.
This place has the best dark chocolate mochas! This location is at the famous Atlanta rainbow crosswalk square, and only two blocks from Piedmont Park. Also across from the Flying Biscuit breakfast restaurant. 8 min drive.
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Caribou Coffee
1000 Piedmont Ave NEThis place has the best dark chocolate mochas! This location is at the famous Atlanta rainbow crosswalk square, and only two blocks from Piedmont Park. Also across from the Flying Biscuit breakfast restaurant. 8 min drive.
There is no other place like Cafe Intermezzo in the USA. A true European coffee house with beautiful decor, incredible cakes, and a whole book-sized menu of coffee drinks. They also serve food. Outdoor seating along Peachtree street is fun for people watching. Open til 1-2AM. $$ ~7 min ride.
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Café Intermezzo - Midtown
1065 Peachtree St NEThere is no other place like Cafe Intermezzo in the USA. A true European coffee house with beautiful decor, incredible cakes, and a whole book-sized menu of coffee drinks. They also serve food. Outdoor seating along Peachtree street is fun for people watching. Open til 1-2AM. $$ ~7 min ride.