Guidebook for Athens
Essentials
Local co-op, five minute walk from loft. Great place for pre-made sandwiches and locally made goodies like bread and roasted coffee.
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Daily Groceries Co-Op
1190 Prince AveLocal co-op, five minute walk from loft. Great place for pre-made sandwiches and locally made goodies like bread and roasted coffee.
Earth Fare
1689 S Lumpkin StFood Scene
Independent Baking Co
1625 S Lumpkin StIt's local and delicious.
Condor Chocolates
1658 S Lumpkin StA locak chocolaterie!
It's in the same building as the loft, a hot local spot. They also have live music in the evenings.
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Hendershots Coffee
237 Prince AveIt's in the same building as the loft, a hot local spot. They also have live music in the evenings.
Local coffee roasters, they make the best coffee. It's a half mile walk from the loft.
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1000 Faces Coffee
510 N Thomas StLocal coffee roasters, they make the best coffee. It's a half mile walk from the loft.
A local coffee roaster, very cool warehouse vibe.
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Jittery Joe's Coffee
1230 S Milledge AveA local coffee roaster, very cool warehouse vibe.
Saturday morning "super local" farmer's market April through October.
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West Broad Farmers Market
300 S Rocksprings StSaturday morning "super local" farmer's market April through October.
This is a great French restaurant with the best outdoor patio. They also serve as a bakery and brunch spot.
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Big City Bread Cafe
393 N Finley StThis is a great French restaurant with the best outdoor patio. They also serve as a bakery and brunch spot.
Much talked about bar and restaurant in the same building as the loft. Amazing food and cocktails. Southern take on seafood and great oysters. Fun outdoor patio too.
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Seabear Oyster Bar
297 Prince AveMuch talked about bar and restaurant in the same building as the loft. Amazing food and cocktails. Southern take on seafood and great oysters. Fun outdoor patio too.
The best restaurant in Athens, opened and owned by top chef Hugh Acheson. Great bar selection too. Definitely make a reservation.
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Five and Ten
1073 S Milledge AveThe best restaurant in Athens, opened and owned by top chef Hugh Acheson. Great bar selection too. Definitely make a reservation.
The National
232 W Hancock AveLively Mediterranean restaurant, great dishes.
Great lunch and dinner. Awesome brunch on the weekends. Perfect place for parents to take their UGA students. This place is an institution in Athens.
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Last Resort Grill
174-184 W Clayton StGreat lunch and dinner. Awesome brunch on the weekends. Perfect place for parents to take their UGA students. This place is an institution in Athens.
Delicious place with great wine & cocktails and dishes on the meatier side. Very romantic vibe.
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The Branded Butcher
225 North Lumpkin StreetDelicious place with great wine & cocktails and dishes on the meatier side. Very romantic vibe.
The best and most authentic latin food in Athens, mostly Salvadoran and Honduran.
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Tlaloc
1225 N Chase StThe best and most authentic latin food in Athens, mostly Salvadoran and Honduran.
The Grit
199 Prince AveIconic vegetarian restaurant.
Amazing local Argentine restaurant in the Bottleworks loft.
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Viva! Argentine Cuisine
247 Prince AveAmazing local Argentine restaurant in the Bottleworks loft.
The best lunch and dinner, a great take on in-season Southern fare.
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home.made
1072 Baxter StThe best lunch and dinner, a great take on in-season Southern fare.
Clocked
259 W Washington StBest burgers.
Athens Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings, April through November.
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Bishop Park
705 Sunset DrAthens Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings, April through November.
Drinks & Nightlife
Locals spot, always has a game on the TV, nice outdoor patio. Kid friendly during the day.
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Normal Bar
1365 Prince AveLocals spot, always has a game on the TV, nice outdoor patio. Kid friendly during the day.
Locals spot, kid friendly during the day, great drinks and beer list.
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Hi-Lo Lounge
1354 Prince AveLocals spot, kid friendly during the day, great drinks and beer list.
The Old Pal
1320 Prince AveAwesome cocktails, cozy vibe.
There is usually an interesting scene at Little King's.
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Mama's Boy Restaurant
197 Oak StreetThere is usually an interesting scene at Little King's.
Manhattan Cafe
337 N Hull StCozy and eclectic bar.
There's an awesome rooftop bar with great views, and a lot of good shows come through the theater. Don't have to go to the shows to visit the rooftop.
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Georgia Theatre
215 N Lumpkin StThere's an awesome rooftop bar with great views, and a lot of good shows come through the theater. Don't have to go to the shows to visit the rooftop.
They have the coolest outdoor seating and an extensive whiskey menu.
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Blue Sky Bar
247 E Broad StThey have the coolest outdoor seating and an extensive whiskey menu.
40 Watt Club put Athens on the music map. Incredible atmosphere. Great tunes and dance parties.
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40 Watt Club
285 W Washington St40 Watt Club put Athens on the music map. Incredible atmosphere. Great tunes and dance parties.
Right around the corner from the loft, this is an award winning brewery with the fastest-selling IPA in Georgia. Check on hours before you go.
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Creature Comforts Downtown Taproom and Brewery
271 W Hancock AveRight around the corner from the loft, this is an award winning brewery with the fastest-selling IPA in Georgia. Check on hours before you go.
Make sure they are open before you go. These guys capture their own yeast and use it for their beer. Smart brewers, great beer.
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The Southern Brewing Company
231 Collins Ind BlvdMake sure they are open before you go. These guys capture their own yeast and use it for their beer. Smart brewers, great beer.
Athens' first brewery, they have a huge operation and a great field to hang out on. Check on hours before you go!
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Terrapin Beer Company
265 Newton Bridge RdAthens' first brewery, they have a huge operation and a great field to hang out on. Check on hours before you go!
Parks & Nature
Frisbee golf, dog parks, lake, canoes, swimming, trails.
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Sandy Creek Park
400 Bob Holman RdFrisbee golf, dog parks, lake, canoes, swimming, trails.
Lots of trails and the Greenway for bike riding.
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Sandy Creek Nature Center
205 Old Commerce RdLots of trails and the Greenway for bike riding.
Hiking trails, gardens, walk along the river, very fresh.
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Isityalo Sasekhaya Sezwe SaseGeorgia
2450 S Milledge AveHiking trails, gardens, walk along the river, very fresh.
Memorial Park Playground
293 Gran Ellen DrDog park, playground, little trails, a tiny zoo.
Arts & Culture
Georgia Museum of Art
90 Carlton StMuseum on UGA's campus.
Shopping
Wuxtry Records
197 E Clayton StRecord shopping.
Low Yo Yo Stuff Records
261 W Washington StRecord shopping.
Agora Vintage
279 E Broad StVintage clothes, jewelry and furniture.
Atomic
260 W Clayton StVintage clothes, jewelry and furniture.
Entertainment & Activities
Bouldering, and great for kids.
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ACTIVE CLIMBING - Indoor Rock Climbing Gym
665 Barber StBouldering, and great for kids.