Guidebook for Atlanta
Essentials
Walmart
844 Cleveland AveLocal Walmart for your shopping needs.
Wayfield
2020 Headland DrGroceries within walking distance
Publix Super Market at Princeton Lakes
3730 Carmia Dr SWKroger
590 Cascade Ave SWLocal Kroger
Former Wayfield in nearby College Park. Recently updated and rebranded to Eden Fresh. Great meat and seafood counter, beer section, organics and more.
18 locals recommend
Wayfield Foods
3465 Main StFormer Wayfield in nearby College Park. Recently updated and rebranded to Eden Fresh. Great meat and seafood counter, beer section, organics and more.
CVS
2720 Metropolitan Pkwy SWCVS in Downtown East Point
Q's Meat Market
2879 East Point StreetGood prices and a wide selection of meat.
Everything Else
Our nearest MARTA station - two stops to the airport and a short ride to Downtown/Midtown Atlanta and beyond
66 locals recommend
East Point Transit Station
2848 East Main StreetOur nearest MARTA station - two stops to the airport and a short ride to Downtown/Midtown Atlanta and beyond
Sumner Park
1889 Lexington AveLocal Park
Food Scene
Thumbs Up Diner
1617 White WayGood diner open from early (7/8am) till 3/3:30pm daily.
Located in Hapeville - Modern wine bar offering a mix of Italian small plates, handmade pastas & more in a refined setting.
37 locals recommend
Volare Wine & Bistro
603 N Central AveLocated in Hapeville - Modern wine bar offering a mix of Italian small plates, handmade pastas & more in a refined setting.
Tasty pizza right by the MARTA station! We enjoy sitting on the patio on nice days/evenings!
93 locals recommend
Oz Pizza- East Point
2805 Main StTasty pizza right by the MARTA station! We enjoy sitting on the patio on nice days/evenings!
Soul food and breakfasts - we've not been here and reviews are a little hit or miss but seems to have potential. Will update if we give it a try!
9 locals recommend
Q's Restaurant
1599 White WaySoul food and breakfasts - we've not been here and reviews are a little hit or miss but seems to have potential. Will update if we give it a try!
Guests have told us the curry goat at this Caribbean/Jamaican restaurant is super tasty! We hope to visit soon ourselves :)
10 locals recommend
Silver's Delight Caribbean Restaurant
2879 E Point StGuests have told us the curry goat at this Caribbean/Jamaican restaurant is super tasty! We hope to visit soon ourselves :)
Simple spot with old-school decor known for hearty fried chicken sandwiches, wings & curly fries.
Chic-A-Loes
2879 E Point StSimple spot with old-school decor known for hearty fried chicken sandwiches, wings & curly fries.
Casual, brick-walled grill serving Cajun takes on American favorites, including all-day breakfast.
61 locals recommend
The Corner Grille
3823 Main StCasual, brick-walled grill serving Cajun takes on American favorites, including all-day breakfast.
Local Mexican food - located behind the grocery store :) It's more like a cafeteria & we hear the food is authentic (and that there aren't many English speakers there either)
Catalina
4110 Old Dixie RdLocal Mexican food - located behind the grocery store :) It's more like a cafeteria & we hear the food is authentic (and that there aren't many English speakers there either)
Lively, traditional restaurant offering standard Mexican specialties & drinks in a casual setting.
13 locals recommend
Sombreros Mexican Cantina
411 N Central AveLively, traditional restaurant offering standard Mexican specialties & drinks in a casual setting.
Fresh juices and healthy snacks -- this Atlanta chain started in our area! Stop by and support a local business :)
30 locals recommend
Arden's Garden Corporate Headquarters
3113 Main StFresh juices and healthy snacks -- this Atlanta chain started in our area! Stop by and support a local business :)
Pho Dai Loi
4061 Jonesboro RdSome of the best Pho on the south side of Atlanta
A personal fave! Super tasty Thai and sushi. Located in an under-utilized shopping center, don't be put off my the outside! The food inside is worth the visit.
Zab-E-Lee
4837 Old National HwyA personal fave! Super tasty Thai and sushi. Located in an under-utilized shopping center, don't be put off my the outside! The food inside is worth the visit.
El Rocio
2873 Main StMexican food -- just across from the MARTA station
This hole in the wall spot for Greek food is always busy at lunch time.
16 locals recommend
Grecian Gyro
855 Virginia AveThis hole in the wall spot for Greek food is always busy at lunch time.
Very good burgers (steakburgers, turkey, bean burgers etc) but check their hours as they vary.
9 locals recommend
BGR Grille
1603 White WayVery good burgers (steakburgers, turkey, bean burgers etc) but check their hours as they vary.
A huge Chick Fil A /Dwarf House location in Hapeville. Recently updated.
258 locals recommend
Chick-fil-A
461 N Central AveA huge Chick Fil A /Dwarf House location in Hapeville. Recently updated.
Buffet style Mexican restaurant in downtown Hapeville.
Local mom & pop authentic Mexican restaurant with great food and daily specials.
Don Chon
616 S Central AveBuffet style Mexican restaurant in downtown Hapeville.
Local mom & pop authentic Mexican restaurant with great food and daily specials.
A local favorite for authentic Mexican. One of my go-to options for eating out.
11 locals recommend
Don Sige Taqueria
1720 Vesta AveA local favorite for authentic Mexican. One of my go-to options for eating out.
Vegetarian, Live/Raw Food restaurant. A guest told us the lasagna is AMAZING (though a bit pricey compared to other dishes on the menu)
23 locals recommend
Lov'n It Live
2796 E Point StVegetarian, Live/Raw Food restaurant. A guest told us the lasagna is AMAZING (though a bit pricey compared to other dishes on the menu)
This comfy destination lures locals for traditional Ethiopian plates served in a relaxed atmosphere with plentiful outdoor seating. NOTE: Bole is located at 1583 Virginia Ave, College Park, GA 30337. They were previously located in a shopping center on the same street.
29 locals recommend
Bole Ethiopian Restaurant
1583 Virginia AveThis comfy destination lures locals for traditional Ethiopian plates served in a relaxed atmosphere with plentiful outdoor seating. NOTE: Bole is located at 1583 Virginia Ave, College Park, GA 30337. They were previously located in a shopping center on the same street.
Authentic and super tasty Cuban - the steak sandwich is amazing! Prices are pretty good too :)
25 locals recommend
Mami's La Cubana
579 N Central AveAuthentic and super tasty Cuban - the steak sandwich is amazing! Prices are pretty good too :)
Noodle
3693 Main StreetTasty Asian food in College Park
Kupcakerie
2781 Main StAmazing cupcakes and coffee!
The Breakfast Boys
3387 Main StreetIncredibly popular brunch spot in nearby College Park.
Johnny's World Famous Chicken & Waffles
3725 Main StreetBrunch spot in nearby College Park
Popular brunch spot (open for dinner). Has limited outdoor seating shared with other nearby restaurants.
63 locals recommend
The Real Milk & Honey
3719 Main StreetPopular brunch spot (open for dinner). Has limited outdoor seating shared with other nearby restaurants.
Virgil's Gullah Kitchen & Bar
3721 Main StreetTasty Gullah restaurant in downtown College Park.
New Orleans-style eatery offering traditional Cajun & Creole dishes, plus wines & local craft beers.
56 locals recommend
Louisiana Bistreaux
1375 Virginia AvenueNew Orleans-style eatery offering traditional Cajun & Creole dishes, plus wines & local craft beers.
Pit Boss BBQ
800 Doug Davis DrA much loved local BBQ place in Hapeville
Ikhlas Seafoods and Pastries
871 Cleveland AvePopular fish / seafood spot in East Point
Spondivits
1219 Virginia AveNouveau Bar&Grill
3775 Main StLa Shish Kabab
1155 Virginia AvenueLocal Mediterrean restaurant with outdoor patio seating
Dua Hapeville
760 S Central AveVietnamese restaurant with outdoor patio
Tia Rosie's Kitchen
3266 Dogwood DriveAuthentic tacos in Hapeville. Great take away option
Noodle
3693 Main StreetAsian restaurant in Downtown College Park
Newly built Thai restaurant in a great space with indoor/outdoor seating in nearby Hapeville.
6 locals recommend
Paper Plane
816 South Central AvenueNewly built Thai restaurant in a great space with indoor/outdoor seating in nearby Hapeville.
Tasty pizza option in Hapeville. MAP ON HERE IS WRONG. Address is 925 Virginia Ave STE. C, Hapeville, GA 30354
14 locals recommend
Your Pie Pizza
275 Memorial Dr SETasty pizza option in Hapeville. MAP ON HERE IS WRONG. Address is 925 Virginia Ave STE. C, Hapeville, GA 30354
Johnny's New York Style Pizza
834 Virginia AvenueNew York style pizza in Hapeville
Drip-Thru Coffee®
1515 Virginia AveDrive-through coffee kiosk with a small outdoor patio seating area.
Highly rated woodfire oven pizzas, made to order bread and sandwiches, and hummus bowls! In the nearby West End of ATL.
13 locals recommend
Firewall Food Stop
1548 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SWHighly rated woodfire oven pizzas, made to order bread and sandwiches, and hummus bowls! In the nearby West End of ATL.
Super popular vegan burgers in SW ATL. Be prepared for a line out the door :)
262 locals recommend
SluttyVegan ATL
1542 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SWSuper popular vegan burgers in SW ATL. Be prepared for a line out the door :)
It's next to a gas station but has RAVE reviews!
"There are few restaurants in Atlanta like Che Butter Jonez, where Rhasaan interprets some of the dishes he grew up eating in Queens—a flagship lamb burger, chicken pitas and bodega-style breakfast sandwiches, a pastrami-topped patty melt called the Patti LaBelle." MAP THE LOCATION AS IT SHOWS UP WRONG ON HERE. It's on Cleveland Ave near the East Point Walmart / I85.
Che Butter Jonez
757 Cleveland Avenue SouthwestIt's next to a gas station but has RAVE reviews!
"There are few restaurants in Atlanta like Che Butter Jonez, where Rhasaan interprets some of the dishes he grew up eating in Queens—a flagship lamb burger, chicken pitas and bodega-style breakfast sandwiches, a pastrami-topped patty melt called the Patti LaBelle." MAP THE LOCATION AS IT SHOWS UP WRONG ON HERE. It's on Cleveland Ave near the East Point Walmart / I85.
Shopping
Mixed-use development in Atlanta, located along the BeltLine trail at Edgewood Avenue in Inman Park. Has unique shops and restuarants.
936 locals recommend
Krog Street Market
99 Krog St NEMixed-use development in Atlanta, located along the BeltLine trail at Edgewood Avenue in Inman Park. Has unique shops and restuarants.
Local shopping center includes Target, Marshalls, Publix, BJ's, Starbucks and more
190 locals recommend
Camp Creek Marketplace
3480 Marketplace BlvdLocal shopping center includes Target, Marshalls, Publix, BJ's, Starbucks and more
Mixed-use development located in a historic building in Atlanta, with national and local retail anchors, restaurants, a food hall, boutiques and offices, and residential units. It is located where the BeltLine crosses Ponce de Leon Avenue in the Old Fourth Ward where that neighborhood touches the Virginia Highland, Poncey-Highland and Midtown neighborhoods.
1228 locals recommend
Ponce City Market
675 North Avenue NEMixed-use development located in a historic building in Atlanta, with national and local retail anchors, restaurants, a food hall, boutiques and offices, and residential units. It is located where the BeltLine crosses Ponce de Leon Avenue in the Old Fourth Ward where that neighborhood touches the Virginia Highland, Poncey-Highland and Midtown neighborhoods.
Parks & Nature
Velodrome activities include a Youth Cycling League (for kids 8-12), Summer Camps (kids 13-16), and Bicycle Safety Clinics
18 locals recommend
Dick Lane Velodrome
1889 Lexington AveVelodrome activities include a Youth Cycling League (for kids 8-12), Summer Camps (kids 13-16), and Bicycle Safety Clinics
Sweetwater Creek State Park
1750 Mt Vernon RdBeautiful park with a lake and trails
A great outdoor spot with 125 aces, trails, a small waterfall, picnic tables, and free parking.
144 locals recommend
Cascade Springs Nature Preserve
2852 Cascade RdA great outdoor spot with 125 aces, trails, a small waterfall, picnic tables, and free parking.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fresh, local craft beer and wines sold in eco-friendly glass growlers and by the package. Located in Hapeville.
24 locals recommend
Beer Girl, Growlers & Bottleshop
587 N Central AveFresh, local craft beer and wines sold in eco-friendly glass growlers and by the package. Located in Hapeville.
Located on Main Street in College Park. Serves pub grub in a converted garage that also has outdoor seating & trivia night.
97 locals recommend
Brake Pad
3403 E Main StLocated on Main Street in College Park. Serves pub grub in a converted garage that also has outdoor seating & trivia night.
This British style pub serves pints and tasty food in an old brick house. Has outdoor seating areas. CLOSED ON THE WEEKENDS.
25 locals recommend
The Manchester Arms
1705 Virginia AveThis British style pub serves pints and tasty food in an old brick house. Has outdoor seating areas. CLOSED ON THE WEEKENDS.
Grab a drink and some food by the East Point MARTA station.
40 locals recommend
Chairs Upstairs Bar and Restaurant
2783 Main StGrab a drink and some food by the East Point MARTA station.
Irish Bred Pub
1155 Virginia AveHammer's Goodtime Emporium
898 Virginia AveKimpton Overland Hotel
2 Porsche DrRooftop bar - watch the planes from the open-air bar.
The Brass Tap is an upscale beer bar with 60 craft beers on tap, & 200+ imports, local craft beers,
Brass Tap Hapeville
925 Virginia AvenueThe Brass Tap is an upscale beer bar with 60 craft beers on tap, & 200+ imports, local craft beers,
Lee + White
1070 White St SWBreweries and restaurants along the Beltline.
Arts & Culture
High Museum of Art
1280 Peachtree St NEwonderful art in a great museum
A great part of Atlanta's history and worth visiting while you are here!
981 locals recommend
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
450 Auburn Ave NEA great part of Atlanta's history and worth visiting while you are here!