Restaurants in the Downtown Athens, GA City Center
List prepared 11/2012.
All are within easy walking distance of the UGA North Campus.
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A-OK Cafe
Price: $
Locations
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154 College Ave. Athens, GA 30601. 706-355-3002 View Map
File Under: Sandwiches. Features: Catering. Hours: Lunch, Mon.–Fri. The Look:
Small hole in the wall cafe tucked below street level. Menu: Classic deli sandwiches like
the club and tuna melt, along with combination sandwiches named after newspapers (e.g.,
The Boston Globe with turkey, bacon and cheese and The Washington Post with roast
beef, turkey and cheese).
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Al's Beef
www.alsbeef.com
Price: $
Locations
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265 E. Clayton St. Athens, GA 30601. 706-316-2333 View Map
File Under: American. Features: Outside Seating, Catering. Hours: Lunch, Dinner &
Late Night, 7 Days. The Look: A Chicago-based Italian beef franchise that keeps its
doors open late for the downtown party crowd. Menu: Italian beef sandwiches, Italian
sausage, Polish sausage, Vienna beef hot dogs, burgers and tamales. Handcut french fries,
which can be loaded with chili, cheddar cheese or bleu cheese, and Italian bread loaves
are all made in-store.
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Amici
www.amici-cafe.com
Price: $
Locations
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233 E. Clayton St. Athens, GA 30601. 706-353-0000 View Map
File Under: Italian and Pizza, Bars. Features: Full Bar, Live Music, Trivia, Delivery,
Catering, Outside Seating, Wi-Fi. Hours: Lunch & Dinner, 7 Days. The Look: Casual
dining space featuring local art on the walls and a bar made of restored wood from the
Georgia Theatre fire. Menu: Signature items include pizza with freshly made dough and
wings in homemade sauces. Sandwiches, salads and calzones, too. Drinks: Pair your
meal with a tall glass of the Beer of the Month.
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Athens Bagel Co.
facebook.com/athensbagelcompany
Price: $
Locations
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268 N. Jackson St. Athens, GA 30601. 706-543-5001 View Map
File Under: Coffee Houses and Bakeries, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features: Full Bar, WiFi. Hours: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, 7 Days. Late Night, Fri.–Sat. The Look: A new
bagel bakery with a refined, yet casual atmosphere. Menu: Big, housemade bagels in
several flavors (onion, garlic, poppy seed, sesame seed), creative cream cheeses (bacon
and chive, jalapeno, snickerdoodle, honey pecan) and plenty of bagel sandwiches served
all day. Coffee and freshly squeezed juices to go with your meal. Drinks: Six beers on
draft. Bloody Marys and Mimosas are a popular choice during brunch.
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Barberitos Southwestern Grille & Cantina
www.barberitos.com
Price: $
Locations
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259 E. Clayton St. Athens, GA 30601. 706-549-9008 View Map
File Under: Mexican, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features: Beer (Clayton St.), Catering,
Outside Seating, Wi-Fi. Hours: Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look: Founded in 2000,
this Athens-based franchise now has 27 locations in the South. The assembly line and
pay-at-the-counter service make ordering quick and easy. Menu: Made-to-order burritos,
quesadillas, fajitas, tacos, nachos and salads loaded with fresh ingredients that can easily
be made vegetarian or vegan with tofu. A special "7 Under 7" menu features seven
options under seven grams of fat each.
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Blind Pig Tavern
www.blindpigtavern.com
Price: $$
Locations
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485 Baldwin St. Athens, GA 30605. 706-548-3442 View Map
File Under: Sandwiches, Burgers and Chicken, Vegetarian-Friendly, Bars. Features:
Catering, Outside Seating, Trivia, Delivery, Wi-Fi. Hours: Lunch, Dinner & Late Night,
7 days. The Look: Lots of big TVs make this pub a great place to watch sports and
unwind with friends. Menu: Offers over a dozen types of burgers with your choice of
ground chuck beef, ground turkey, veggie burger or marinated chicken breast. Other bar
food staples include buffalo wings, sandwiches, wraps, hot dogs, fried pickles, salads and
Southwestern options. Drinks: Choose from 11 beers on tap and 50+ in bottles. If brew
isn't your thing, let a fruity cocktail quench your thirst.
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The Branded Butcher
www.facebook.com/thebrandedbutcher
Price: $$$$
Locations
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225 N. Lumpkin St. Athens, GA 30601. 706-850-5152 View Map
File Under: Something Different, Bars. Hours: Dinner & Late Night, 7 Days. Sunday
Brunch. The Look: Upscale farm-to-table dining under the direction of Matt Palmerlee,
former head chef of Farm 255. Menu: Strong focus on local and organic produce,
pasture-raised meats and the art of charcuterie. Start off with oysters, local cheeses or a
cup of chilled rainbow carrot soup. Sharing multiple charcuterie dishes (pork belly confit,
smoked trout rillettes, chicken liver mousse, trotters, chicken terrine) is a great way to
sample a little of everything. Check the chalkboard for daily specials. Drinks:
Knowledgable servers will gladly recommend the perfect wine to pair with your meal.
Cocktails are made with fresh ingredients, like the Bloody Butcher (Grey Goose, fresh
horseradish, housemade pickles and mix) and Arnold Palmer (Grey Goose
Citron, Barenjager, housemade lemonade and sweet tea).
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The Capital Room
www.thecapitalroom.com
Price: $$$
Locations
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247 E. Washington St. Athens, GA 30601. 706-850-6277 View Map
File Under: Something Different, Bars and Clubs. Hours: Lunch, Dinner & Late Night,
Mon.-Sat. Brunch & Dinner, Sun. Features: Outside Seating, Trivia, Catering. The
Look: Located in the historic Georgian Hotel, this upscale space with comfortable
elegance features 100-year-old stained glass windows and marble walls and
columns. Menu: An upscale twist on gastropub fare, like Roasted Lemony Quail, Crisped
Pork Belly, Guiness Braised Brisket, burgers and flatbreads. Inexpensive boxed lunches
come with a sandwich, chips, pickle and chocolate chip cookie. For brunch, order The
Hangover (biscuits smothered with eggs, cheese, bacon, sausage, tater tots and gravy) or
Elvis Waffles with peanut butter, bacon and bananas. Drinks: Long list of cocktails,
wines and scotches. Fifteen beers on draft including four Terrapins along with domestic,
imports and a dozen craft beers. Don't leave without trying a signature martini like the
Candied Apple (apple vodka, butterscotch schnapps, champagne) or Southern Belle
(Firefly sweet tea vodka, peach schnapps, champagne).
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Chango's Noodle House
www.changosnoodles.com
Price: $$
Locations
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320 E. Clayton St. Athens, GA 30606. 706-546-0015 View Map
File Under: Asian, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features: Beer, Wine & Sake, Delivery,
Catering, Trivia. Hours: Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look: A popular hang-out spot
offering a fusion of Thai, Japanese and Chinese cuisine. Menu: Every dish is freshly
prepared and made from scratch. Stirfry, noodle and curry dishes make up the majority of
the menu. Try the Japanese teriyaki udon noodles or Thai coconut red curry. All entrees
are served with your choice of veggies, chicken, tofu, beef or shrimp. Drinks: Sapporo
on draft and Asahi, Tsingtao, Chang, Singha and Beer Lao in bottle. Five different sake
options and a handful of domestic beers and wines, too.
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Clocked!
www.clockeddiner.com
Price: $$
Locations
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259 W. Washington St. Athens, GA 30601. 706-548-9175 View Map
File Under: Sandwiches, Burgers & Chicken, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features: Beer,
Take-Out, Outside Seating, Wi-Fi. Hours: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. Late
Night, Fri. & Sat. The Look: Hip, retro diner with a colorful interior. Menu: Eclectic
twists on classic diner fare, such as the Allison Conception (smoked turkey, fried eggs
and Swiss) and the Ring of Fire Burger (jalapenos, pepper jack cheese, chipotle mayo).
Vegetarian or vegan substitutes available for most selections. Pair a sandwich or burger
with fresh-cut fries, tater tots, onion rings or fried pickles. For breakfast, a simple menu
of omelettes, corned beef hash and pancakes. Hand-spun milkshakes and malts, retro
sodas and five Bell's craft beers on draft.
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Cozy Yum Yum
www.cozyyumyumathens.com
Price: $$
Locations
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179 Jackson St. Athens, GA 30601. 706-208-1747 View Map
File Under: Asian, Vegetarian-Friendly, Bars. Features: Delivery (within downtown),
Wi-Fi. Hours: Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. Late Night, Wed.–Sun. The Look: Thai
restaurant nestled into a narrow underground downtown space with a row of tables
running parallel to the bar. Menu: Soups, salads, curry, noodle and rice dishes with your
choice of protein (chicken, tofu, veggies, beef, imitation chicken or seafood). Popular
dishes include masaman curry, pad Thai noodles and tom yum soup. Drinks: Choose
from an ample selection of sake and Southeast Asian beers. Domestics, too. Nonalcoholic choices include smoothies and bubble tea.
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DePalma's Italian Cafe
www.depalmasitaliancafe.com
Price: $$
Locations
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401 E. Broad St. Athens, GA 30601. 706-354-6966 View Map
File Under: Italian and Pizza, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features: Full Bar, Catering, Outside
Seating. Hours: Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look: Refined, but with a relaxed
neighborhood restaurant atmosphere. Menu: Varies somewhat by location, but each
offers premium pizza, calzones, pasta, salads and desserts. Try the Artichoke Crusted
Salmon, Shrimp & Basil Gnocchi or Tortelloni and Grilled Chicken Sausage. For dessert,
cannoli, gelato, crème brulée and slices of homemade cheesecake. Drinks: An extensive
wine list featuring a host of selections from Italy, as well as a list of "beer," "good beer"
and "really good beer." Each location has a full bar, so branch out with a house specialty
cocktail if you wish.
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East West Bistro
www.eastwestbistro.com
Price: $$$☆ Expanded Listing!
Locations
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351 E. Broad St. Athens, GA 30601. 706-546-9378 View Map
File Under: Something Different, Vegetarian-Friendly, Bars. Features: Reservations,
Catering, Outside Seating. Hours: Lunch, Dinner & Late Night, 7 days. Sunday Brunch.
The Look: Watch as the chefs and waitstaff prepare your meal in the open kitchen. Extra
long booths and a second floor for private parties are great for large groups. Menu: Asian
and Mediterranean styles come together in sophisticated dishes. For lunch, Bulgogi
Lettuce Wraps, Pork Milanesa and Chicken Banh Mi are favorites. For dinner, Braised
Lamb Leg (served with a ginger-poblano salsa verde, picked fennel and roasted sweet
potatoes) and Salmon Gratin (topped with lemon-caper pesto and truffle honey over a
spinach chiffonade and fontina potato gratin) are options. Drinks: A distinguished wine
menu and many high gravity and microbrew beer choices. Refreshing martinis include
the Zen (Grey Goose Pear vodka, grapefruit juice) and The Cucumber (Hendricks gin,
fresh cucumber, lemon juice).
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Eat Hibachi
www.eathibachi.com
Price: $
Locations
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131 E. Broad St. Athens, GA 30601. 706-548-7441 View Map
File Under: Asian, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features: Delivery, Outside Seating, Wi-Fi.
Hours: Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. Late Night, M.–Sat. The Look: Counter service makes
for a casual atmosphere. Watch as the cooks prepare your food on two large hibachi
grills. Menu: Traditional Japanese and Korean fare. Teriyaki lovers can choose from six
different combinations of chicken, beef, salmon and shrimp, which include grilled
veggies and rice. Adventurous eaters can try more authentic dishes such as Bulgogi
(Korean BBQ), Bibimbap (rice, veggies, meat and chili paste), Yukgaejang (spicy
shredded beef soup) or kimchi soup with fermented cabbage.
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Etienne Brasserie
www.etienneathens.com
Price: $$$
Locations
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311 E. Broad St. Athens, GA 30601. 706-850-8008 View Map
File Under: Something Different, Bars. Features: Catering, Outside Seating. Hours:
Lunch & Dinner, Mon.–Sat. Sunday Brunch. The Look: French restaurant with a refined
atmosphere. Menu: Hors d'oeuvres include tuna tartare, escargot and French cured meats
and cheeses. For dinner, try Veau Grille (grilled veal hanger steak with roasted red
pepper, green peppercoron bearnaise) or Truite Meuinere (wild speckled trout, haricots
verts, roasted cherry tomato, caper butter sauce). Affordable lunch options include
hamburgers, salads and steak frites. Drinks: A French-dominant wine list and many
specialty cocktails made with organic herbs and fresh-squeezed citrus.
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Farm 255
www.farm255.com
Price: $$$
Locations
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255 W. Washington St. Athens, GA 30601. 706-549-4660 View Map
File Under: Something Different, Bars. Features: Live Music, Reservations, Outside
Seating. Hours: Dinner & Late Night, Tu.–Sun. Sunday Brunch. The Look: Farmhouse
chic in a 1930s building with a lofted ceiling, open kitchen, large outdoor patio and
communal picnic tables. Live music several nights a week. Menu: Offers a farm-to-table
experience serving only local, seasonal and sustainable food sourced from Full Moon
Farms and Moonshine Meats. Menu changes frequently to reflect each day's harvest. The
cuisine is a fusion of Southern and Mediterranean influences (steak frites, pork belly
lettuce wraps, charcuterie). The Farm Cart, a street cart serving up items like grass-fed
beef burgers, salads and sandwiches, is open seasonally on the patio for lunch. Drinks:
The bar, which stays open past dining hours, has an admirable selection of draft and
bottled beer with a focus on microbrews and high-gravities. Seasoned bartenders will
gladly walk you through selecting the perfect wine or mix you a specialty cocktail like
the Ol' Buddy, Ol' Pal (whiskey, vermouth, aperol, orange bitters) or Deville After Dark
(cognac, Pommeau de Normandie, Benedictine, Cointreau, lime bitters, clove tincture).
 Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries
www.fiveguys.com
Price: $
Locations
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101 College Ave. Athens, GA 30601. 706-549-2811 View Map
File Under: Sandwiches and Burgers. Features: Outside Seating. Hours: Lunch &
Dinner, 7 days. Late Night, Thurs.–Sat. (College Ave.). The Look: Classic burger joint
with over 1,000 locations. Snack on complementary peanuts while you wait for your
order. Menu: Burgers, hot dogs and fries (plain or Cajun-style) make up this simple
menu. Customize your burger or hot dog with up to 15 free toppings, and remember to
ask for a "little" burger if you only want one patty; the standard burger comes with two.
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Five Star Day Café
www.fivestardaycafe.com
Price: $$
Locations
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229 E. Broad St. Athens, GA 30601. 706-543-8552 View Map
File Under: Something Different, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features: Catering, Delivery,
Outside Seating, Wi-Fi. Hours: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. Weekend Brunch.
The Look: Colorful art decorates the walls of this distinctly local and family-friendly
cafe. Menu: Made from scratch, gourmet soul food that offers a unique twist on
traditional Southern dishes. Try the Lone Star Trout (cornmeal-dusted and pan-fried,
topped with black-eyed pea Texas caviar) or fried green tomato sandwich. Hearty
breakfast items include buttermilk biscuit sandwiches, True Grits (cheddar grits topped
with country ham and diced tomato) and the Elvis Breakfast (French toast sandwich with
peanut butter and banana). Check the chalkboard for daily specials.
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Georgia Theatre Restaurant
www.georgiatheatre.com/rooftop.html
Price: $
Locations
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215 N. Lumpkin St. Athens, GA 30601. 706-850-7670 View Map
File Under: Sandwiches, Vegetarian-Friendly, Bars. Features: Outside Seating. Hours:
Lunch & Dinner, M.–Sat. The Look: Located on the top of the newly rebuilt Georgia
Theatre, this rooftop restaurant and bar has a great view of downtown and is open even
when the venue isn't; just head up the elevator from the side entrance on Clayton Street.
Menu: A simple menu of sandwiches and salads made with local produce whenever
possible. Try the smoked pulled pork, chicken salad, pimento cheese or tofu "chicken
salad" sandwich. Drinks: A full bar offers refreshing classic cocktails and several beer
choices.
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The Globe
www.facebook.com/globe.athens
Price: $
Locations
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199 N. Lumpkin St. Athens, GA 30601. 706-353-4721 View Map
File Under: Sandwiches, Burgers and Chicken, Vegetarian-Friendly, Bars. Features:
Live Music, Outside Seating, Wi-Fi. Hours: Lunch, Dinner & Late Night, 7 days. The
Look: Pubs from across the pond are the model here. An exposed brick interior, long
wooden tables, comfy couches and a large mural depicting the evolution of wine making
above the bar create a charming and relaxed atmosphere. The second floor is a popular
destination for soccer fans. Menu: Affordable pub cuisine. Popular dishes include fish
and chips, the Globe Burger, tandoori chicken sandwich and spicy vegan chili. Sunday
brunch consists of filling croissant sandwiches, fritattas, French toast and croque
madames. Drinks: The vast selection of 80 beers, 66 wines and 38 single-malt scotches
has helped The Globe earn its reputation as a bar for the discerning drinker.
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The Grill
www.thegrillathensga.com
Price: $
Locations
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171 College Ave. Athens, GA 30601. 706-543-4770 View Map
File Under: Sandwiches, Burgers and Chicken, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features: Beer.
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days. The Look: Classic '50s-style diner furnishings ornamented with
an assortment of pop culture and old-Athens keepsakes. Menu: The dozen or so burgers
and old-fashioned, hand-spun milkshakes are the backbone here, while fresh-cut fries
with feta dressing are the most popular side. Sun Burgers, Fakin' Bacon BLTs and Tofu
Dogs are among the list of vegetarian options. Breakfast is served daily from midnight
until noon and includes all the dependable a.m. staples like omelettes, bagels with lox and
Belgian waffles.
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Grilled Teriyaki Athens
www.grilledteriyakiathens.com
Price: $$
Locations
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259 E. Broad St. Athens, GA 30601. 706-850-6880 View Map
File Under: Asian. Features: Outside Seating. Hours: Lunch & Dinner, Mon.–Sat. Late
Night, Fri.–Sat. The Look: Downtown spot with a clean interior design and late night
weekend hours convenient after evenings of bar hopping. Menu: Hibachi meals (chicken,
shrimp, scallops, NY strip, filet mignon, tofu or any combination thereof) come with rice,
veggies and a choice of soup or salad. Sushi options include seven nigiri, five maki, five
vegetarian and 16 special rolls such as the deep-fried Savannah Roll (yellowtail, avocado,
cream cheese and scallions) and the Autumn Roll (crab, tuna, avocado, masago and spicy
sauce).
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Gyro Wrap
www.gyrowrap.com
Price: $
Locations
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175 E. Broad St. Athens, GA 30601. 706-543-9071 View Map
File Under: Sandwiches, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features: Beer, Outside Seating. Hours:
Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look: Small café with a casual atmosphere. Grab a stool at
the bar to watch as your order is prepared on the open grill, or take a table outside for
some great people-watching. Menu: Tortilla and pita wraps, salads and Phillys. Try the
signature Gyro Wrap, a grilled pita with hand-carved roast of beef and lamb with house
z-sauce and lettuce. Pair it with hot kurly fries and creamy feta dressing for a full meal.
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Jittery Joe's Coffee
www.jitteryjoes.com
Price: $
Locations
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UGA Miller Learning Center Athens, GA 30602. 706-549-2124 View Map
297 E. Broad St. Athens, GA 30601. 706-613-7449 View Map
File Under: Coffee Houses and Bakeries. Features: Drive-Thru (Baxter St. &
Greensboro Hwy.), Outside Seating, Wi-Fi, Checks. Hours: Vary by location. Open 7
days. The Look: Each location of this Athens-based franchise is different from the other,
but all share an atmosphere of warm colors, comfortable seating, local art and a distinctly
Athens flavor. Menu: Locally micro-roasted coffees from around the world in every
which way. Wide range of hot drinks like the infamous Crackaccino (four shots of
espresso and frothed milk), Yin Yang Mocha (latte with dark and white chocolate) and
premium teas. Cool down with an iced coffee, Fruit Freeze or Frosty Joe. Locally baked
goodies like scones, muffins and bagels and artisan popsicles made by King of Pops.
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La Dolce Vita
www.ladolcevitaathens.com
Price: $$$
Locations
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323 E. Broad St. Athens, GA 30601. 706-353-3911 View Map
File Under: Italian, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features: Beer & Wine, Reservations,
Catering, Checks. Hours: Lunch, Mon.–Sat. & Dinner, 7 Days. The Look: Cozy upstairs
nook with a great bird's-eye view of downtown and North Campus. Menu: Authentic
Italian cuisine presented by owner Stefano Volpi. Specialties include housemade
meatballs, gnocchi and desserts, and a large selection of carpacci (thinly sliced beef
served raw or cooked). Try the freshly made tagliatelle pasta with smoked salmon, vodka
cream sauce and black fish roe. Keep an eye out for daily specials announced on a
chalkboard at the entrance.
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Last Resort Grill
www.lastresortgrill.com
Price: $$$
Locations
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184 W. Clayton St. Athens, GA 30601. 706-549-0810 View Map
File Under: Something Different, Vegetarian-Friendly, Bars. Features: Outside Seating,
Checks. Hours: Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. Sunday Brunch. The Look: Sophisticated
setting with exposed brick walls, colorful murals and local art. Menu: Southern cooking
with Southwestern accents such as The Gaucho (chargrilled hanger steak topped with
fresh chimichurri) and El Campesino (pasta with charred red peppers, corn and black
beans in a tequila and roasted tomato pan sauce). Plenty of creative pastas, salads, steaks,
seafood and soups to choose from. For brunch, try The Texan (pork tenderloin over
black-eyed pea mash topped with jalapeno-pineapple salsa), seasonal pancakes or shrimp
and grits. Choose a slice of cake from the huge front case for dessert. Drinks: Over 200
wines and an extensive list of cocktails. Try a Clayton Street Cosmopolitan, Old Glory or
Street Car from the All American Martini List, a menu of vodkas, gins and vermouth all
made in the U.S.
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Little Italy
www.facebook.com/pages/Little-Italy-Athens-GA/137934182893185
Price: $
Locations
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125 N. Lumpkin St. Athens, GA 30601. 706-613-7100 View Map
File Under: Italian and Pizza, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features: Beer. Hours: Lunch,
Dinner & Late Night, Mon.–Sat. The Look: Basic NY-style pizzeria with a no-frills
dining area. Great spot for late-night revelers and low-key lunchers. Menu: Huge NYstyle pizza by the slice or by the pie. Big subs, salads, stromboli and calzones, too.
Everything priced for the penny-pincher. Drinks: Four beers on draft and more in bottle.
Some of the cheapest pitchers in town.
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Mayflower Restaurant
www.mayflowerrestaurant.weebly.com
Price: $
Locations
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171 E. Broad St. Athens, GA 30601. 706-548-1692 View Map
File Under: Downhome and BBQ. Features: Cash or Checks Only. Hours: Breakfast, 7
Days. Lunch, Sun.–Fri. The Look: Family-run Southern diner that has been a downtown
institution for over 60 years. Menu: Country-style comfort food. Omelettes, hot cakes,
biscuits, country ham, hash browns and more for breakfast. Hearty lunch options like
country fried steak, flounder and fried chicken alongside vegetable sides like collard
greens, fried squash, sweet potato souffle and broccoli casserole.
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Mellow Mushroom
www.mellowmushroom.com
Price: $$
Locations
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320 E. Clayton St. Athens, GA 30601. 706-613-0892 View Map
File Under: Italian and Pizza, Vegetarian-Friendly, Bars. Features: Catering, Delivery,
Outside Seating, Trivia. Hours: Lunch, Dinner & Late Night, 7 days. The Look: A
colorful and bustling place with giant mushrooms, high ceilings and a large mural painted
on the wall. Menu: Pizza is the focus here, with a wide selection of specialty pies like the
Philosopher's Pie (olive oil and garlic base, grilled steak, portobellos, artichoke hearts,
olives, feta) and the Magical Mystery Tour (pesto base, button and portobello
mushrooms, mozzrella, spinach, feta, jalapenos). Salads, calzones, hoagies and munchies,
too. Drinks: Find your beer of choice among the wide-ranging selection of 40 on tap and
50 in bottle.
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NONA
www.neworleansnathens.com
Price: $$$
Locations
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279 E. Broad St. Athens, GA 30601. 706-353-7065 View Map
File Under: Something Different, Bars. Features: Outside Seating, Reservations.
Hours: Lunch & Dinner, 7 Days, Weekend Brunch. The Look: Formerly Harry Bissett's
New Orleans Cafe, NONA continues an Athens tradition in Creole and Cajun fine dining
within an atmosphere that captures the feel of jazz and Mardi Gras. Menu: Dishes
inspired by the culinary traditions of Louisiana. Start out with Oysters Rockefeller, fried
crawfish cakes or a cup of seafood gumbo. Specialties include an eggplant pirogue filled
with crab and shrimp, pork jambalaya and Bourbon Street Filets in five distinct flavors:
unadorned, pepper-crusted, covered in sauce, stuffed with blue cheese or topped with
fried oysters. For brunch, try beignets (New Orleans French "doughnuts" with raspberry
sauce), Eggs Baronne (poached eggs over crawfish cakes) or the NONA Omelette with
sautéed andouille sausage, peppers, onion, cheese and Creole tomato sauce. Drinks: Six
draft beers (always including a few Terrapins), an extensive wine list and refreshing
cocktails to choose from. New Orleans-inspired drinks include the Hurricane, Sazarac
(whiskey, bitters, syrup, anisette) and Bourbon Milk Punch (bourbon, vanilla, half-and
half, sugar, nutmeg).
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Picante's Mexican Grill
Price: $
Locations
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151 E. Broad St. Athens, GA 30601. 706-369-1930 View Map
File Under: Mexican, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features: Full Bar. Hours: Lunch & Dinner,
Mon.–Sat. The Look: Downtown Mexican spot decorated with bright murals depicting
scenes from Mexico and UGA. Menu: Mexican favorites made without lard or any
unnecessary oils. The burritos are the biggest draw, including the popular Picantes
Burrito (chicken, rice, beans, cheese, sour cream, jalapeños and ranchero sauce).
Margaritas come in various flavors and the tacos, quesadillas, chips and salsa from the
salsa bar are plentiful.
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Pita Pit
www.pitapitusa.com
Price: $
Locations
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123 N. Jackson St. Athens, GA 30601. 706-552-0051 View Map
File Under: Sandwiches, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features: Catering, Wi-Fi. Hours:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Late Night, M.–Sat. Lunch & Dinner, Sunday. The Look:
Assembly-line style café that offers a healthy alternative to typical fast food services.
Several tables line the wall for anyone not on the go. Menu: Customize a light and tasty
Lebanese-style pita filled with your choice of lean meats, crisp veggies, cheese and
signature sauces. Any pita can be prepared "fork style" as a salad. Breakfast pitas are
served around the clock.
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Porterhouse Grill
www.porterhouseathens.com
Price: $$$$
Locations
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459 E. Broad St. Athens, GA 30601. 706-369-0990 View Map
File Under: American, Bars. Features: Reservations, Outside Seating, Live Music,
Delivery. Hours: Lunch, Mon.–Fri. Dinner, Mon.–Sat. Sunday Brunch. The Look:
Elegant, upscale dining on the edge of downtown. A 60-seat semi-private dining room is
an ideal location for meetings, rehearsal dinners or exclusive occasions. Menu: The
namesake steak, an 18-oz Porterhouse served with sauteed cremini mushrooms, is an
obvious specialty. Other entrees include lamb shank braised in red wine and finished with
rosemary demi glace, blue claw crab cakes and sesame barbequed salmon topped with
pineapple salsa. Lunch offers eight selections for $8 each. After your meal, indulge in a
créme brulee or slice of seasonal cheesecake. On Sundays, an all-you-can-eat buffet
features traditional Southern breakfast food, made-to-order omelets and a carving station.
Drinks: A full bar with four beers on tap and a long list of wines. Treat yourself with a
dessert wine or cognac.
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Shokitini
www.shokitini.com
Price: $$$
Locations
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251 W. Clayton St. Athens, GA 30601. 706-353-7933 View Map
File Under: Asian, Vegetarian-Friendly, Bars. Features: Outside Seating. Hours: Dinner
& Late Night, 7 days. The Look: Posh dining room with a projected big screen behind
the sushi bar that creates a contemporary atmosphere. Three private karaoke rooms
upstairs. Menu: An extensive selection of sashimi and sushi, with over 100 options in
total. Special rolls include the Red & Black Roll (tuna, salmon, red snapper, crab and
avocado topped with red and black tobiko) and the Shokitini Slammer (BBQ eel, seared
tuna, kanpyo, avocado and masago topped with crunchy flakes). Hot dishes include
udong noodles, mango salmon, filet mignon and lobster tails. Cool off with green tea or
red bean ice cream for dessert. Drinks: Lots of hot and cold sake options including
saketini cocktails, as well as Japanese beers like Asahi, Kirin and Sapporo. Wine, too.
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Starbucks
www.starbucks.com
Price: $
Locations
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100 College Ave. Athens, GA 30601. 706-543-0114 View Map
File Under: Coffee Houses and Bakeries. Features: Drive-Thru (Epps Bridge Pkwy. &
Huntington Rd.), Outside Seating, Wi-Fi. Hours: Vary by location. Open 7 days.
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Sweet Peppers Deli
www.sweetpeppersdeli.com
Price: $
Locations
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296 W. Broad St. Athens, GA 30601. 706-354-6728 View Map
File Under: Sandwiches. Features: Outside Seating, Catering, Wi-Fi. Hours: Lunch &
Dinner, 7 days. The Look: Standard deli with counter service and a covered outdoor
seating area on the edge of downtown. Menu: All encompassing menu of paninis, wraps,
clubs, specialty sandwiches (such as a goat cheese and fire-roasted red pepper sub and a
New Orleans-style muffaletta) and salads. A LiteLine selection offers low-calorie yet
full-flavored options like a BBQ shrimp crisp wrap and a turkey and avocado sandwich.
For dessert, try a slice of key lime pie or a Chocolate Eruption, a pyramid of chocolate
cream and turtle cheesecake with caramel lava flowing from the center.
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Taco Stand
www.thetacostand.com
Price: $
Locations
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247 E. Broad St. Athens, GA 30601. 706-549-1446 View Map
File Under: Mexican, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features: Full Bar (Broad St.), Beer
(Milledge Ave. & Eastside), Outside Seating (Broad St. & Milledge Ave.). Hours: Lunch
& Dinner, 7 days. The Look: Varies somewhat by location, but a laid-back atmosphere
and fast-casual set up are common denominators of this Athens staple that has been
around since 1977. Menu: An assortment of simple and fast Mexican favorites like tacos,
burritos, quesadillas, nachos, enchiladas and tostadas, with tofu options for the veggieinclined. Specialty tacos include BBQ pork with red cabbage slaw, breaded tilapia with
jalapeno tartar sauce and fried chicken.
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Tapped
www.facebook.com/tappedat.room
Price: $
Locations
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247 E. Washington St. Athens, GA 30601. 706-850-6277 View Map
File Under: Sandwiches, Burgers and Chicken, Bars. Features: Outdoor Seating, WiFi. Hours: Dinner & Late Night, Tues.–Sat. Dinner, Sun. The Look: Located in the
historic Georgian Hotel, its marble walls and columns make for one of the classiest beer
bars in town. Menu: Burgers are served with two patties made fresh in-house, and gastropub fare arrives to your table from the adjoining Capital Room. Drinks: Over 30 craft
beers on tap and a wide selection of scotch and other spirits.
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Taste of India
www.indiaathens.com
Price: $$$
Locations
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131 E. Broad St. Athens, GA 30601. 706-559-0000 View Map
File Under: Something Different, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features: Beer & Wine, Buffet,
Catering. Hours: Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look: Fine dining accented by white
table cloths, candles and traditional Indian tapestries and statues. Buffet table in the back.
Menu: Versatile Indian menu with vegetarian, chicken, seafood, lamb, goat and even a
handful of vegan options. Popular dishes include tandoori chicken (marinated in yogurt
and spices and baked in a clay oven), spicy lamb vindaloo and vegetable masala (garden
veggies in a creamy tomato sauce). The daily lunch buffet always offers at least three
meat and three vegetarian dishes and is a low-cost way to load up on a little bit of
everything. Pair your meal with a mango or strawberry lassi (blended yogurt drink) or
finish everything off with a traditional dessert like kheer (rice pudding) or kulfi (dense ice
cream).
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Ted's Most Best
www.tedsmostbest.com
Price: $$
Locations
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254 W. Washington St. Athens, GA 30601. 706-543-1523 View Map
File Under: Italian and Pizza. Features: Beer & Wine, Outside Seating, Live Music, WiFi. Hours: Lunch & Dinner, 7 Days. The Look: Business partners Jessica Greene and
Jay Totty of The Grit transformed the former Snow Tire storage space into a hip and
contemporary pizza joint, named in memory of the late Grit owner, Ted Hafer. An
outdoor patio with a bocce ball court is popular with kids. Menu: Personal-sized, ovenfired pizzas are the main attraction here. Try an arugula, classic margherita (fresh basil,
mozzarella slices and tomato sauce) or a bacon and egg with thinly sliced pancetta for
something different. Panini-style sandwiches, calzones, salads and homemade desserts,
too. Drinks: Five draft beers, including one seasonal selection, and a dozen others in
bottle to choose from.
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Transmetropolitan
www.facebook.com/pages/Transmetropolitan-Westside/177377375606013
Price: $
Locations
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1550 Oglethorpe Ave. Athens, GA 30606. 706-549-5112 View Map
145 E. Clayton St. Athens, GA 30601. 706-613-8773 View Map
File Under: Italian and Pizza, Vegetarian-Friendly, Bars. Features: Outside Seating,
Live Music. Hours: Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. Weekend Brunch (Oglethorpe Ave.). The
Look: Pizzeria with a classy-casual aesthetic. The downtown location has walk-up
counter service and local art and eclectic vintage decor decorating the walls, and the
Oglethorpe location has full table service and a rooftop patio. Menu: Home of the
Hungry Sasquatch, a meat lover's dream loaded with pepperoni, Italian sausage,
meatballs, ham, bacon and a few veggies. Try a specialty pie or choose from a large
selection of pasta bowls, salads, calzones and paninis. A build-your-own option with 40
toppings to choose from is available to customize pizzas, pasta and salad. The Oglethorpe
Avenue location serves brunch items like Ojos Diablo (braised beef brisket and poached
eggs in a spicy tomato broth) and Lumberjack Pie, a thin crust pizza with prosciutto,
fresh mozzarella and eggs. Drinks: Several beers on draft, including Terrapin and
Sweetwater, and 25+ in bottle. Full selection of wine and a 20+ list of vintage cocktails.
Both restaurants feature a bar area separate from the main dining area.
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Trappeze Pub
www.trappezepub.com
Price: $
Locations
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269 W. Washington St. Athens, GA 30601. 706-543-8997 View Map
File Under: Something Different, Vegetarian-Friendly, Bars. Features: Outside Seating,
Wi-Fi. Hours: Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. Weekend Brunch. The Look: A bar and pub
with an old tavern atmosphere. Menu: Classic pub fare with a fancier twist. Fresh salads,
soups and sandwiches with sophisticated flavors like Southern Fish & Chips (buttermilkdredged cod with gribiche, arugula and fries), Veggie Reuben (housemade marinated
cabbage, Swiss, avocado, tomato, spinach, Thousand Island) and pork tacos with ginger
lime aioli, red cabbage, pickled carrots and cilantro. Drinks: One of the largest selections
of beer around with over 30 rotating beers on tap and more than 200 others in 15
categories (bocks, stouts, barley wines, porters, lambics, mead). Knowledgable
bartenders will happily guide you towards selecting the perfect brew.
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Utage Athens Sushi Bar
www.utageathenssushibar.com
Price: $$
Locations
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440 E. Clayton St. Athens, GA 30601. 706-227-9339 View Map
File Under: Asian, Vegetarian-Friendly, Bars. Features: Reservations. Hours: Lunch,
Mon.-Fri. Dinner, 7 days. The Look: Watch sports on a flat-screen TV or sit at the sushi
bar and watch the chefs prepare rolls at this fine dining spot. Menu: Wide variety of
specialty rolls such as the Lobster Roll (deep-fried lobster, avocado, cucumber, lettuce,
masago) and the UGA Roll (fried asparagus, masago and spicy mayo with tuna and white
fish layered on top). Teriyaki, curry and grilled meat dinner entrees are served with miso
soup and salad. Drinks: Sake, Japanese beers, wine and cocktails. Try a Blue Hawaii
(coconut run, blue Curacaco, pineapple juice) or Bamboo (bourbon, melon liqueur, sweet
and sour).
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Walker's Coffee & Pub
www.walkerscoffee.com
Price: $
Locations
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128 College Ave. Athens, GA 30601. 706-543-1433 View Map
File Under: Coffee Houses and Bakeries, Bars. Features: Outside Seating, Wi-Fi.
Hours: Open 7 days. The Look: Spacious interior with large booths and bar seating, an
outdoor patio, a covered alley with tables and a downstairs nook that frequently hosts
karaoke. An ideal place to study during the day and a social place to drink at night.
Menu: All the essentials are here: locally roasted coffees, teas, blended freeze drinks and
juice. For breakfast, grab a pastry, bagel, breakfast burrito, drunken waffle (made with
Guinness and chocolate chips) or a bacon, egg and cheese sandwich. At lunch, several
sandwiches (BLT, PB&J, hummus) and veggie quesadillas are available. Drinks: Six
beers on draft and over 70 in bottles, including many microbrews. Marry the coffee and
pub halves with an Keoke Coffee or Irish Kiss Hot Chocolate.
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Weaver D's Fine Foods
www.facebook.com/pages/Weaver-Ds/89436926297
Price: $$
Locations
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1016 E. Broad St. Athens, GA 30601. 706-353-7797 View Map
File Under: Downhome and BBQ. Features: Catering, Outside Seating, Checks. Hours:
11 a.m.–6 p.m., Mon.–Sat. The Look: A funky, bright green soul food joint with a big
reputation due to its "Automatic for the People" slogan made famous by R.E.M. Menu:
Lunch and dinner feature hefty portions of Southern favorites like fried chicken, pork
chops, collard greens, sweet potato souffle, fried okra and buttermilk cornbread. If you
have room left for dessert, ask for a slice of homemade cake, lemon pie or apple cobbler.
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Your Pie
www.yourpie.com
Price: $
Locations
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350 E. Broad St. Athens, GA 30601. 706-850-5675 View Map
File Under: Italian and Pizza, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features: Beer & Wine, Delivery,
Catering, Trivia, Wi-Fi. Hours: Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. Late Night, Fri. & Sat. The
Look: Customization is key at this locally based franchise. Watch as your 10"
personalized pizza is hand-tossed and popped into the brick oven as you move down the
prep line. Menu: Build your own dream pizza from a selection of eight sauces (basil
pesto, ranchy marinara, spicy Thai), 10 cheeses, 20 fresh veggies and 16 premium
toppings (sun-dried tomatoes, meatballs, roasted red pepper, capicola). Vegan and glutenfree pizzas are available. Several specialty pies, brick-oven paninis and bread bowl
salads, too. Top off your meal with a gelato from a dozen different choices.
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Yummy Bites
www.facebook.com/YummyBitesAth
Price: $
Locations
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489 E. Clayton St. Athens, GA, 30601. 706-543-8898 View Map
File Under: American, Sandwiches, Burgers and Chicken. Features: Beer, Delivery.
Hours: Lunch & Dinner, 7 Days. Late Night, Th.–Sat. The Look: Simple downtown café
with an open kitchen. Menu: An all-American assortment of burgers, hot dogs, wings
and subs. Substitute a veggie patty on any burger. A hotline features a daily meat-andthree lineup of popular Asian and American dishes.
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Yummy Pho
Price: $
Locations
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167 E. Broad St. Athens, GA 30601. No # specified View Map
File Under: Asian, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features: Outside Seating. Hours: Lunch &
Dinner. The Look: Colorful eatery with a large covered outdoor seating area. Menu:
Popular Vietnamese dishes like pho (noodle soup with onions, meat and herbs), banh mi
sandwiches and bun (vermicelli noodles with fresh veggies).