A Local Food Guide to Watkinsville & Athens
Watkinsville Local Food
Our favorite local coffee shop- just 1/2 a mile from our front door. Ask for Joey-- he's our favorite! Whether you like a caramel latte, peach smoothie, or medium coffee with exrtra cream... that's where you'll find us getting our coffee fix.
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Jittery Joe's Coffee
1230 S Milledge AveOur favorite local coffee shop- just 1/2 a mile from our front door. Ask for Joey-- he's our favorite! Whether you like a caramel latte, peach smoothie, or medium coffee with exrtra cream... that's where you'll find us getting our coffee fix.
Our favorite local tex-mex spot. Don't skip the guacamole :)
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Barberitos Southwestern Grille & Cantina
1739 S Lumpkin StOur favorite local tex-mex spot. Don't skip the guacamole :)
Pizza within walking distance? Yes please! Has gluten free options and outdoor seating.
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Doughby's Pizza and More
50 N Main StPizza within walking distance? Yes please! Has gluten free options and outdoor seating.
From bacon, cheddar biscuits to gluten free muffins and brownies- the whole family can find something they want in this quaint shop. Call ahead if you are gluten free-- sometimes they have other gluten free goodies and bread that is to die for!
FYI- there is no seating here. We either grab them to go or get them and walk over and sit at Jit Joes with a cup of coffee. Yum!
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KiKi’s Bakeshop
20 Greensboro HwyFrom bacon, cheddar biscuits to gluten free muffins and brownies- the whole family can find something they want in this quaint shop. Call ahead if you are gluten free-- sometimes they have other gluten free goodies and bread that is to die for!
FYI- there is no seating here. We either grab them to go or get them and walk over and sit at Jit Joes with a cup of coffee. Yum!
Did someone say southwest salad? Everything from burgers and fries to fresh and yummy salads, this is a great local spot. Something for the whole family, and has a gluten free bun option!
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The Traveling Hobo Cafe
20 Greensboro HwyDid someone say southwest salad? Everything from burgers and fries to fresh and yummy salads, this is a great local spot. Something for the whole family, and has a gluten free bun option!
A little way down Hwy. 15, Hot Thomas' lives up to it's name as the hot place to grab BBQ, there or to-go, in town.
Hot Thomas' Barbeque
3753 Greensboro HwyA little way down Hwy. 15, Hot Thomas' lives up to it's name as the hot place to grab BBQ, there or to-go, in town.
Krimson Kafe
40 Greensboro HwyA fun spot to grab a sandwich and sit a spell.
Athens Local Food
If you are vegan, vegetarian, or just adventurous, this is the place for you! Our favorites are the Staple, the Golden Bowl, the Smelt, and the nachos.
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The Grit
199 Prince AveIf you are vegan, vegetarian, or just adventurous, this is the place for you! Our favorites are the Staple, the Golden Bowl, the Smelt, and the nachos.
This is a local favorite for a nicer dinner (or a nicer but less expensive lunch). In the evening though, it gets kind of loud.
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Last Resort Grill
174-184 W Clayton StThis is a local favorite for a nicer dinner (or a nicer but less expensive lunch). In the evening though, it gets kind of loud.
This is about two miles out of downtown but is a fun place to sit and read. With garage doors that open and dairy-free and gluten-free options, this is a great cafe to sit and relax.
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Sips Espresso Cafe
1390 Prince AveThis is about two miles out of downtown but is a fun place to sit and read. With garage doors that open and dairy-free and gluten-free options, this is a great cafe to sit and relax.
This upscale southern spot is located in the Historic Georgian Hotel. This hotel was the first hotel in Georgia to have both a restaurant with an air-conditioned restaurant and phones in every room. Where our rehearsal dinner and our daughter's rehearsal dinner both took place.
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South Kitchen + Bar
247 E Washington StThis upscale southern spot is located in the Historic Georgian Hotel. This hotel was the first hotel in Georgia to have both a restaurant with an air-conditioned restaurant and phones in every room. Where our rehearsal dinner and our daughter's rehearsal dinner both took place.
A hip dinner and drinks spot with only five things on the menu. A little loud and not great for families.
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FIVE Athens
269 N Hull StA hip dinner and drinks spot with only five things on the menu. A little loud and not great for families.
SUPER family friendly, and friend-owned. Everything from burgers, to quesadillas to salmon. Budget friendly and toddler friendly! Get the chips and salsa :)
Brett's Casual American
3190 Atlanta HwySUPER family friendly, and friend-owned. Everything from burgers, to quesadillas to salmon. Budget friendly and toddler friendly! Get the chips and salsa :)
If you want local, authentic tacos: here's where you go. It is out of the way and anything BUT fancy, but it will not disappoint!
Taqueria Juaritos
3865 Jefferson RdIf you want local, authentic tacos: here's where you go. It is out of the way and anything BUT fancy, but it will not disappoint!
Pizza, subs, and salads spot downtown Athens: great spot to sit out in downtown and has a sand box for kids.
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Ted's Most Best
254 West Washington StreetPizza, subs, and salads spot downtown Athens: great spot to sit out in downtown and has a sand box for kids.
This. Bread. Is. To. Die. For. Nowhere to sit: just pick up!
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Independent Baking Co
1625 S Lumpkin StThis. Bread. Is. To. Die. For. Nowhere to sit: just pick up!
DePalma's Italian Cafe
401 E Broad StThe breadsticks. That's all I need to say.
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Saturday Farmers Market at Bishop Park in Athens is our fav!
There are farmers markets in downtown Watkinsville and Athens on Saturday mornings from 8 am-12 pm. The one in Athens at Bishop Park is our favorite because it is all organic, but both are great ways to spend a Saturday morning!
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The State Botanical Garden of Georgia
Great hiking spot, green house, garden grounds, and NEW kids area.
2450 S. Milledge Ave.
Athens, GA 30605
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North Campus- UGA
North Campus under the arches is a great place for a picnic or to walk around and look at the old historic buildings.
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Rush Trampoline Park
One of our kids' favorites.