Aimee's Guidebook
Food scene
The Flying Biscuit Cafe
1001 Piedmont Ave NEIt's a neighborhood classic.
Great wine selection, deli and tons of snacks. Neighborhood kids love the candy aisle.
62 locals recommend
Candler Park Market
1642 McLendon Ave NEGreat wine selection, deli and tons of snacks. Neighborhood kids love the candy aisle.
Great drinks, upscale bar food. Super friendly atmosphere and outside seating.
106 locals recommend
Wrecking Bar Brewpub
292 Moreland Ave NEGreat drinks, upscale bar food. Super friendly atmosphere and outside seating.
Aurora Coffee
468 Moreland Ave NEcoffee is the best
Hodgepodge Coffeehouse
720 Moreland Ave SEThe best vegan spinach hand-pies in the world.
Get a slice, a beer and sit on the patio and watch the neighborhood go by. Everyone goes to Fellini's.
226 locals recommend
Fellini's Pizza
1634 McLendon Ave NEGet a slice, a beer and sit on the patio and watch the neighborhood go by. Everyone goes to Fellini's.
Delbar Middle Eastern
870 Inman Vlg Pkwy NEFood is amazing. Happening scene.
On the East side beltline. Tons of food options. Recess is my favorite (bowls and salads that are amazing)!
936 locals recommend
Krog Street Market
99 Krog St NEOn the East side beltline. Tons of food options. Recess is my favorite (bowls and salads that are amazing)!
Bagel, egg and cheese sandwiches so big that you will forget to eat lunch. Cinnamon knots are the best. Get both.
36 locals recommend
San Francisco Coffee Roasting Co
1192 North Highland Avenue NortheastBagel, egg and cheese sandwiches so big that you will forget to eat lunch. Cinnamon knots are the best. Get both.
This is a splurge but great for a very special occasion. Very creative and delicious food.
15 locals recommend
Lazy Betty
999 DeKalb Ave NEThis is a splurge but great for a very special occasion. Very creative and delicious food.
Elmyriachi
1950 Hosea L Williams Dr NEFantastic burritos, tacos and salads. A great patio for margaritas!
Twain's Brewpub & Billiards
211 E Trinity PlBig space with good beer and elevated bar food.
Just two blocks from us! This was previously a pop-up restaurant that is now getting on all of Atlanta's top ten restaurant lists. Intimate setting, wonderful creative food. This is a must during your stay!
Gigi's Italian Kitchen & Restaurant
Just two blocks from us! This was previously a pop-up restaurant that is now getting on all of Atlanta's top ten restaurant lists. Intimate setting, wonderful creative food. This is a must during your stay!
Sightseeing
Fun place to explore. Huge sandpit and a swing for the kids.
25 locals recommend
Lake Claire Community Land Trust
270 Arizona Ave NEFun place to explore. Huge sandpit and a swing for the kids.
The Frazer center is surrounded by a forest with lots of walking trails, a creek, gardens and a big swing. Access from Ridgewood (walk through the side of the gate). Great place for a walk.
Frazer Center
1815 S Ponce De Leon Ave NEThe Frazer center is surrounded by a forest with lots of walking trails, a creek, gardens and a big swing. Access from Ridgewood (walk through the side of the gate). Great place for a walk.
Deepdene Park
Fantastic park with walking trails, bridges and a stream.
The Beltline has everything... food, parks, Ponce City Market and fantastic people-watching.
418 locals recommend
Eastside BeltLine Trail
Atlanta BeltLine Eastside TrailThe Beltline has everything... food, parks, Ponce City Market and fantastic people-watching.
Beautiful course and super cheap! 9 holes. They rent clubs.
17 locals recommend
Candler Park Golf Course
585 Candler Park Dr NEBeautiful course and super cheap! 9 holes. They rent clubs.
The gardens are a classic weekend getaway in the city. Or just visit and walk around the enormous Piedmont Park for free.
1221 locals recommend
Atlanta Botanical Garden
The Prado NortheastThe gardens are a classic weekend getaway in the city. Or just visit and walk around the enormous Piedmont Park for free.
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
767 Clifton RdGreat for kids. Events for adults too.
City/town information
Downtown Decatur has a city square with lots of shops and restaurants. It's a short drive or you can take Marta right to the square.
139 locals recommend
Decatur
Downtown Decatur has a city square with lots of shops and restaurants. It's a short drive or you can take Marta right to the square.