Maura’s Guide to Athens
Normaltown Food & Drink
Drinks, food, etc. in the neighborhood
Local bar with bar food (and vegan/vegetarian options). The fries are really good!!
81 locals recommend
Hi-Lo Lounge
1354 Prince AveLocal bar with bar food (and vegan/vegetarian options). The fries are really good!!
The Old Pal
1320 Prince AveThis is the classy bar in Normaltown.
Sips Espresso Cafe
1390 Prince AveVery convenient coffee shop
Farmer's market is open in Bishop Park only on Saturday mornings. You have to get there early to get the good baked goods and fresh pasta!
18 locals recommend
Athens Farmers Market
705 Sunset DrFarmer's market is open in Bishop Park only on Saturday mornings. You have to get there early to get the good baked goods and fresh pasta!
Sightseeing
Good morning or afternoon activity. Not pet friendly.
135 locals recommend
The State Botanical Garden of Georgia
2450 S Milledge AveGood morning or afternoon activity. Not pet friendly.
Other food & drink
1000 Faces Coffee
510 N Thomas StMy preferred coffee shop downtown
Great for an inexpensive meal and mixed drink downtown. The tiny outdoor seating area is great for people watching.
49 locals recommend
The World Famous
351 N Hull StGreat for an inexpensive meal and mixed drink downtown. The tiny outdoor seating area is great for people watching.
Great for date night - Has really good upscale pizza and cocktails! It can get crowded, so you'll want to make a reservation.
9 locals recommend
ZZ & Simone's
1540 South Lumpkin StreetGreat for date night - Has really good upscale pizza and cocktails! It can get crowded, so you'll want to make a reservation.
Downtown bar with plenty of outdoor seating. The usually let you bring food from The World Famous (next door) over to the patio. Sometimes they have live music.
Little King's Shuffle Club
Downtown bar with plenty of outdoor seating. The usually let you bring food from The World Famous (next door) over to the patio. Sometimes they have live music.
Really good bakery & breakfast spot. They tend to get really busy on weekends.
73 locals recommend
Big City Bread Cafe
393 N Finley StReally good bakery & breakfast spot. They tend to get really busy on weekends.
Bar Bruno
A wine bar with small plates in Five Points.