good food + drink

Assorted pastries including croissants, fruit tarts, quiches, and pies displayed on trays.

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A very tasty bakery with three locations: Grant Park, Summerhill, and Krog Street Market. Very delicious coffees and matcha, creative pastries and baked goods, and the best egg sandwich in Atlanta.

Why it’s good: quality, consistent, cozy

Plated grilled salmon with green sauce, roasted tomato, pickled onions, and lamb chops in a restaurant setting.

YaldaAtl.com

Persian restaurant in West Midtown and Sandy Springs. All the food is bursting with flavor, you get a shit ton of it for the price, and the ambiance is lovely.

Why it’s good: great value, great service, food is seasoned to perfection

Grilled quesadilla with filling in a metal tray on a wooden table, accompanied by a cup.

bellstreetburritos.com

A lovely and more local alternative to Chipotle, Bell Street Burritos is fast, affordable, and always delicious.

Why it’s good: tasty burritos, vegetarian options, inventive flavor combinations

Bowl with diced raw tuna, pineapple, seaweed, and microgreens

TwoUrbanLicks.com

Beltline-accessible restaurant perfect for a special occasion. Thoroughly delicious menu.

Why it’s good: swanky ambiance, amazing mac ‘n cheese, scallops, and smoked chicken

Person holding a plate of salad and grilled chicken slices.

MetroFreshAtl.com

Serving up fresh food & daily menus steps away from Piedmont Park. One of the best places to get healthy and delicious food in Atlanta.

Why it’s good: always new and inventive things on the menu, makes eating healthy fun, vegetarian and gluten free options

Burger with cheese and toppings, crinkle-cut fries, and a branded cup on a tray with branded paper.

Grindhouseburgers.com

Your inner child is hungry. Feed them a burger and fries.

Why it’s good: delicious sweet potato fries, fun burger combos and boozy shakes, always a laid-back vibe

Couple in restaurant booth receiving a pizza, with drinks on the table and neon lights in the background.

lloydsatl.com

“No bullshit” pizza restaurant and bar off Dekalb Ave.

Why it’s good: delicious and fresh pizza, good deals after 9 PM, cozy retro vibes

Overhead view of a table set for afternoon tea, featuring various teas, pastries, fruit, and a copper teapot.

JustAddHoney.net

Who doesn’t love a tea party?

Why it’s good: delicious, high quality iced and hot teas, cute store, welcoming staff

Black brick building with door and windows, outdoor seating area with umbrella, plants in wooden planters, trees in background

chrome-yellow.com

Nice coffee shop located in Old Fourth Ward with modern industrial vibes.

Why it’s good: good coffee, fun speciality drinks, nice atmosphere for socializing or getting work done