Guidebook for Athens
Food Scene
Great BBQ – delicious vinegar sauce! Owner / Head Chef is a Culinary Institute of America graduate. Great vegetarian options, try the portobello burger!
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White Tiger Gourmet LLC
217 Hiawassee AveGreat BBQ – delicious vinegar sauce! Owner / Head Chef is a Culinary Institute of America graduate. Great vegetarian options, try the portobello burger!
Best BBQ Pulled Pork in town – the ketchup / A1 sauce leaves something to be desired, but I've never had such succulent pulled pork anywhere else. Open until 2AM on weekends!
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Dawg Gone Good BBQ
224 W Hancock AveBest BBQ Pulled Pork in town – the ketchup / A1 sauce leaves something to be desired, but I've never had such succulent pulled pork anywhere else. Open until 2AM on weekends!
Awesome new bar that is killing it! Inexpensive drinks, food served until 2am and live shows every now and then. Great atmosphere, unbearably hip.
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The World Famous
351 N Hull StAwesome new bar that is killing it! Inexpensive drinks, food served until 2am and live shows every now and then. Great atmosphere, unbearably hip.
Coffee Roaster right down the street – stop in for a tasting (they are usually there Tuesday / Thursday). Gourmet coffee that rivals the best in the world!
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1000 Faces Coffee
510 N Thomas StCoffee Roaster right down the street – stop in for a tasting (they are usually there Tuesday / Thursday). Gourmet coffee that rivals the best in the world!
One of the best restaurants in town – stop in for lunch for a reasonable ($15) gourmet meal. Seasonal and local food cooked to perfection.
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The National
232 W Hancock AveOne of the best restaurants in town – stop in for lunch for a reasonable ($15) gourmet meal. Seasonal and local food cooked to perfection.
Delicious Peruvian cuisine – if it's a nice day, sit outside on the "beach." BYOB, get a wristband for $3.
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Cali N Tito's
1427 S Lumpkin StDelicious Peruvian cuisine – if it's a nice day, sit outside on the "beach." BYOB, get a wristband for $3.
Drinks & Nightlife
The local dive bar - low-key, townie bar that is anything but inviting from the outside. Once inside, you'll find a cozy, eclectic bar with free popcorn.
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Manhattan Cafe
337 N Hull StThe local dive bar - low-key, townie bar that is anything but inviting from the outside. Once inside, you'll find a cozy, eclectic bar with free popcorn.
Arts & Culture
The local art movie house – if you're in the mood for a limited-run movie, check this place out. Beer served inside!
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Ciné
234 W Hancock AveThe local art movie house – if you're in the mood for a limited-run movie, check this place out. Beer served inside!
A small art gallery that's walking distance from the house. See contemporary art for a recommended $5 donation. Added bonus, the chase street warehouse is hip, repurposed, mixed-use property.
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Athica Athens Institute
675 Pulaski StA small art gallery that's walking distance from the house. See contemporary art for a recommended $5 donation. Added bonus, the chase street warehouse is hip, repurposed, mixed-use property.