Guidebook for Atlanta
Food Scene
Nice variety of Asian cuisine: Chinese, Thai, Sushi. Staff is friendly and never disappoints!
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Mulan Asian Cuisine
1195 Fairburn Rd SWNice variety of Asian cuisine: Chinese, Thai, Sushi. Staff is friendly and never disappoints!
You never know who you'll run into at this local Starbucks--from politicians and preachers to artists and musicians. And if you've got the gumption, join a game of chess.
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Starbucks
3507 Camp Creek PkwyYou never know who you'll run into at this local Starbucks--from politicians and preachers to artists and musicians. And if you've got the gumption, join a game of chess.
Comfortable yet classy restaurant focusing on bold Vietnamese food, plus family-style plates. Located in the hip West Midtown district.
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Le Fat
935 Marietta St NWComfortable yet classy restaurant focusing on bold Vietnamese food, plus family-style plates. Located in the hip West Midtown district.
Savory, vegan cuisine in a chic environment. My go-to recommendation for vegetarians hands-down. Don't miss their vegan chocolate cake. Even if you're a carnivore, I promise you won't miss the meats!
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Cafe Sunflower Buckhead
2140 Peachtree Rd NWSavory, vegan cuisine in a chic environment. My go-to recommendation for vegetarians hands-down. Don't miss their vegan chocolate cake. Even if you're a carnivore, I promise you won't miss the meats!
Former warehouse with a chic vibe serves Cajun-inspired cuisine. The crab and mushroom stuffed trout is killer. The pork chops are worthy of a last meal. Blocks from the King Historic district.
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Serpas
659 Auburn Ave NEFormer warehouse with a chic vibe serves Cajun-inspired cuisine. The crab and mushroom stuffed trout is killer. The pork chops are worthy of a last meal. Blocks from the King Historic district.
Located in the funky Cabbagetown district, this restaurant features savory southwestern fare. Featuring dozens of tequilas. The rack of lamb, the cayenne fried chicken, and the salmon are all sinful.
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Agave Restaurant
242 Boulevard SELocated in the funky Cabbagetown district, this restaurant features savory southwestern fare. Featuring dozens of tequilas. The rack of lamb, the cayenne fried chicken, and the salmon are all sinful.
Great for groups, featuring a variety of Spanish tapas in a festive environment. Thursday nights feature free salsa lessons. Friday nights feature a Latin jazz band.
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Eclipse di Luna
764 Miami Cir NEGreat for groups, featuring a variety of Spanish tapas in a festive environment. Thursday nights feature free salsa lessons. Friday nights feature a Latin jazz band.
Arguably the best Texas-style BBQ in Georgia. The owners come from Austin, so you know it's authentic. Get there early on Saturdays for the beef ribs, which always sell out. It's a madhouse.
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Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q
1238 DeKalb Ave NEArguably the best Texas-style BBQ in Georgia. The owners come from Austin, so you know it's authentic. Get there early on Saturdays for the beef ribs, which always sell out. It's a madhouse.
Near the airport, what this Cajun restaurant lacks in ambience, it makes up for in flavor! If you can't make the 6 hour drive to New Orleans, their Redfish Ponchartrain will hold you in a pinch!
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Louisiana Bistreaux
1375 Virginia AvenueNear the airport, what this Cajun restaurant lacks in ambience, it makes up for in flavor! If you can't make the 6 hour drive to New Orleans, their Redfish Ponchartrain will hold you in a pinch!
Celebrity chef Richard Blais' burger boutique features a slick bar with contemporary styling & endless, creative interpretations of gourmet burgers. Beef & non-beef options. Their milkshakes are GOOD.
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FLIP burger boutiqueFLIP burger boutique
1587 Howell Mill RdCelebrity chef Richard Blais' burger boutique features a slick bar with contemporary styling & endless, creative interpretations of gourmet burgers. Beef & non-beef options. Their milkshakes are GOOD.
So you came to ATL & you want soul food? Affordable, consistent, this Atlanta institution has been around since 1945. 1st timers, ask for your cornbread with pot liquor. a journey to the Old South.
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Mary Mac's Tea Room
224 Ponce De Leon Ave NESo you came to ATL & you want soul food? Affordable, consistent, this Atlanta institution has been around since 1945. 1st timers, ask for your cornbread with pot liquor. a journey to the Old South.
For contemporary takes on traditional southern, go for JCT. In an upscale environment, get your fix of shrimp & grits, fried chicken, pork chops, and fried green tomatoes. Reservations suggested.
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JCT. Kitchen & Bar
1198 Howell Mill RdFor contemporary takes on traditional southern, go for JCT. In an upscale environment, get your fix of shrimp & grits, fried chicken, pork chops, and fried green tomatoes. Reservations suggested.
Chocolate truffles. Chocolate cakes. Chocolate sorbets. Atlanta's finest chocolatier features hand-crafted decadence. Need I say more?
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Cacao Cafe
1046 North Highland Avenue NortheastChocolate truffles. Chocolate cakes. Chocolate sorbets. Atlanta's finest chocolatier features hand-crafted decadence. Need I say more?
The carrot cupcake... No, the red velvet cupcake... No, the strawberry... no, you're on vacation, just try them all!
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CamiCakes Cupcakes
4338 Paces Ferry Rd SEThe carrot cupcake... No, the red velvet cupcake... No, the strawberry... no, you're on vacation, just try them all!
Featuring a 100% locally-sourced menu that changes daily, not only are you eating healthily, but also socially-responsibly. :-)
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MetroFresh
931 Monroe Dr NEFeaturing a 100% locally-sourced menu that changes daily, not only are you eating healthily, but also socially-responsibly. :-)
Located in the heart of Buckhead, this restaurant features classic French bistro fare amid warm lighting & elegant decor. Reservations recommended.
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Bistro Niko
3344 Peachtree Rd NELocated in the heart of Buckhead, this restaurant features classic French bistro fare amid warm lighting & elegant decor. Reservations recommended.
In hip East Atlanta Village, this taqueria turns local ingredients into creative Mexican & South American fare. Feeling adventurous? Try tacos featuring lamb, swordfish, goat, or even cow tongue!
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Holy Taco
1314 Glenwood Ave SEIn hip East Atlanta Village, this taqueria turns local ingredients into creative Mexican & South American fare. Feeling adventurous? Try tacos featuring lamb, swordfish, goat, or even cow tongue!
You're 4 hours from the ocean, but you'd never know it at arguably the region's finest upscale seafood restaurant & oyster bar. A former Esquire Mag restaurant of the year. Reservations recommended.
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The Optimist
914 Howell Mill RdYou're 4 hours from the ocean, but you'd never know it at arguably the region's finest upscale seafood restaurant & oyster bar. A former Esquire Mag restaurant of the year. Reservations recommended.
Comfortable eatery with a bright, industrial feel serves creative takes on Thai dishes. The Masaman curry, pineapple cashew fried rice, and roasted duck are all winners.
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Spoon EastSide Restaurant
749 Moreland Ave SEComfortable eatery with a bright, industrial feel serves creative takes on Thai dishes. The Masaman curry, pineapple cashew fried rice, and roasted duck are all winners.
Is it the carrot cake? Is it the white chocolate cake? Is it the red velvet cake? The lemon cake? The pound cake? Which cake is it that will give you the holy ghost? It's truly a religious experience.
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Piece of Cake Inc.
1299 Collier Rd NWIs it the carrot cake? Is it the white chocolate cake? Is it the red velvet cake? The lemon cake? The pound cake? Which cake is it that will give you the holy ghost? It's truly a religious experience.
Shopping
It's a bird... it's a plane... no, it's a Super Walmart!!! From grocery to pharmacy to gadgetry and everything in between. Open till 1:00 a.m. on weekends.
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Walmart Supercenter
835 M.L.K. Jr Dr NWIt's a bird... it's a plane... no, it's a Super Walmart!!! From grocery to pharmacy to gadgetry and everything in between. Open till 1:00 a.m. on weekends.
When you're in a pinch--headache, upset stomach, insomnia--this drug store is open 24 hours.
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Walgreens
3800 Princeton Lakes PkwyWhen you're in a pinch--headache, upset stomach, insomnia--this drug store is open 24 hours.
In the spirit of New York's Chelsea Market and Washington DC's Eastern Market, Ponce City Market is a mixed-use development featuring national retail anchors such as West Elm and J. Crew, but also unique local restaurants, a gourmet food hall, and eclectic boutiques.
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675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
675 Ponce De Leon Ave NEIn the spirit of New York's Chelsea Market and Washington DC's Eastern Market, Ponce City Market is a mixed-use development featuring national retail anchors such as West Elm and J. Crew, but also unique local restaurants, a gourmet food hall, and eclectic boutiques.
Lenox Square is an upscale enclosed super regional shopping mall located in the Buckhead district. Lenox Square comprises more than 1.5 million sq. ft. of retail space, with 250 stores on four levels, including a large food court. The mall is home to three anchor stores: Macy's, Bloomingdale's, and Neiman Marcus. If you're into people watching, it is the place to see and be seen. And you can literally shop till you drop.
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Lenox Square
3393 Peachtree Rd NELenox Square is an upscale enclosed super regional shopping mall located in the Buckhead district. Lenox Square comprises more than 1.5 million sq. ft. of retail space, with 250 stores on four levels, including a large food court. The mall is home to three anchor stores: Macy's, Bloomingdale's, and Neiman Marcus. If you're into people watching, it is the place to see and be seen. And you can literally shop till you drop.
Everything Else
Alpine Cleaners
3695 Cascade RdGood staff, great service. For your dry cleaning needs.
Drinks & Nightlife
This swanky bar/lounge offers a chill vibe for enjoying libations of staff mixologists. On weekends, guest DJs turn the restaurant into a dance floor after 10, featuring rare grooves/club classics.
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the Sound Table
483 Edgewood Ave SEThis swanky bar/lounge offers a chill vibe for enjoying libations of staff mixologists. On weekends, guest DJs turn the restaurant into a dance floor after 10, featuring rare grooves/club classics.
This sexy dessert bar is located in the heart of Midtown and features a seemingly limitless assortment of cakes, cheesecakes, pies, tarts, tortes, coffees, and liqueurs.
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Café Intermezzo - Midtown
1065 Peachtree St NEThis sexy dessert bar is located in the heart of Midtown and features a seemingly limitless assortment of cakes, cheesecakes, pies, tarts, tortes, coffees, and liqueurs.
Sightseeing
Located in the King Historic District, the King Birth home is also within walking distance of his burial site, as well as Historic Ebenezer Church where he once pastored, and the National Historic Site museum.
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Indlu yokuzalwa kaKing Jr Martin Luther
501 Auburn Ave NELocated in the King Historic District, the King Birth home is also within walking distance of his burial site, as well as Historic Ebenezer Church where he once pastored, and the National Historic Site museum.
Entertainment & Activities
Georgia Aquarium is the largest aquarium in the Western Hemisphere with 10 million gallons of fresh and marine water and tens of thousands of animals--penguins, sharks, whales, jellyfish, fish. The whale shark exhibit is truly something to behold and is one of few of its kind in the world.
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Georgia Aquarium
225 Baker St NWGeorgia Aquarium is the largest aquarium in the Western Hemisphere with 10 million gallons of fresh and marine water and tens of thousands of animals--penguins, sharks, whales, jellyfish, fish. The whale shark exhibit is truly something to behold and is one of few of its kind in the world.
It's only a 10 minute drive away and features 11 world-class roller coasters as well as loads of kids rides, something for everyone in the family.
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Six Flags Over Georgia
275 Riverside PkwyIt's only a 10 minute drive away and features 11 world-class roller coasters as well as loads of kids rides, something for everyone in the family.
The highlight of this interactive museum is the Taste It! exhibit, where you can sample over 100 Coca-Cola products from around the world. I dare you to try the Beverly, which is popular in Italy. You'll never look at a bottle of soda quite the same way again!
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Umhlaba we-Coca-Cola
121 Baker St NWThe highlight of this interactive museum is the Taste It! exhibit, where you can sample over 100 Coca-Cola products from around the world. I dare you to try the Beverly, which is popular in Italy. You'll never look at a bottle of soda quite the same way again!
Yes, summers are hot in Hotlanta. But don't worry, Six Flags White Water offers nearly 70 acres of water slides and wave pools of relief.
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Six Flags White Water - Atlanta
250 Cobb Pkwy NYes, summers are hot in Hotlanta. But don't worry, Six Flags White Water offers nearly 70 acres of water slides and wave pools of relief.
It's a driving range! It's a restaurant! It's a bar! If golf is your thing, you may never want to leave! And if you're with your family, there are even virtual games that kids will love.
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Topgolf
1600 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NWIt's a driving range! It's a restaurant! It's a bar! If golf is your thing, you may never want to leave! And if you're with your family, there are even virtual games that kids will love.