Restaurants in Athens

“Very friendly and makes jokes, love the place”

“It was our first time going to Emmy’s square pizza and we love it. The pizza was so delicious, fluffy crust. We had the Miranda. And my husband had a hamburger which he said it was delicious.”

“The appetizers were epic!”

“Great food, good service and nice people”

“When you enter the store the aroma of the cookie dough smells amazing. I was kinda disappointed that the banana upside down cake was not available at the time of purchase. I managed to select other cookies. My overall experience was great. I would recommend to family and friends.”

“Good food and service at the Wilmington, DE location”

“Delicious food!!! I look forward to my next meal there.”

“Delicious food- the pimento cheese/bacon jam starter is AMAZING. The service was great too- we had a large group and they were so welcoming and kind!”

“Jake was a great server and the food was amazing!! It is no shock that their fries are winning awards!!”

“It was our first time visiting, Was recommended by a friend. CAVA Was clean food, lookef fresh and Staff was friendly specially Dee Dee. This will be one of our spots after church on Sundays. It was awesome!!!”

“This place might have the best tenders in Athens. They are huge and so good. Glad I stumbled across this diner. Every last bit of food is so good. I went in today, November 26th, and the place was packed! The atmosphere was so good though. All the customers smiling and laughing. I could tell the lady at the front was busy but she was very nice! My new favorite place!”

“Love Choco Pronto! Cozy vibes, welcoming and entertaining personalities behind the counter, major attention to coffee quality and details, cycling-adjacent. All the makings of a great community coffee place that really stands out.”

“This place is a staple for Athens! I started coming here freshman year of college and I’ve now been graduated for 1 year and still love it. The portions are great for a very affordable price.
My go-to is the large poke bowl, but the hibachi steak is also great!”

“So they were slammed with it being game night AND a concert around the corner but the food came out quick and delicious. Fast service. I loved the stoner atmosphere too!

Edited to add: saw the owners reply. Even almost a year later my mouth waters thinking about these subs 😂 subway who??”

“Absolutely great service and the best food!! I had the Mexican Burger and I have to say that it was the BEST burger I have ever eaten! 💕”

“Not 1, not 2, but 3 delicious salsas! Had a taco salad with chicken and it was the best I've ever had!!! Everything tasted fresh. I highly recommend!”

“Great service. Great atmosphere. The food was lacking. Biscuit was overly salty. Sausages were cold in the center. Eggs were not seasoned (which is fine, you’d just have to ask for salt a pepper). The duck taters were good but greasy, but deliciosu. Would come back again, but would order something else.”

“Have yet to not love my time here! I've loved everything I've ever ordered. The vibe is vibing. So is the food. Still thinking about the whipped ricotta with focaccia bread from dinner Saturday. Love ZZ & Simone's!”

“Ok, we go here a lot. A great place for soups, salads and sandwiches. Friendly place.”

“Sat at table on porch. Took our Miniature Poodle. It was Restaurant Week and we had prix fixe menu. Artichokes were great, pasta was good and tiramisu was large serving and excellent. Had reservations and were seated immediately. Did not like the online third-party reservation service. Waitress was very attentive. Recommend.”

“My husband and I ate here the day we were married in 2005 and we came back for our 20 year anniversary and it was wonderful. We got a card from the staff and everyone told us happy anniversary. The food and service were wonderful. Thanks!”

“Pretty Boy in Athens is an absolute gem! From the moment you walk in, the stylish and welcoming atmosphere sets the perfect vibe for a night out. The drinks are expertly crafted, with unique cocktails that perfectly balance flavor and creativity. The staff are friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable, making sure every visit feels special. Whether you’re meeting friends or enjoying a date night, Pretty Boy delivers an exceptional experience with great music and a lively ambiance. Highly recommend this spot for anyone looking to enjoy fantastic drinks and a fun, vibrant atmosphere in Athens!”

“We were blown away by Indigo Road Hospital Group's latest creation Osteria Olio in the Rivet House in Athens Ga. Brenda and I were staying at the Rivet House to attend the Georgia Tennessee game and ended up eating dinner and brunch at Osteria every night and day. Steve Palmer who we met there has hit a home run with Osteria Olio a 5 star gourmet dining experience. AJ is the star host/manager who gave us a great table every time, the food was delicious including bone in New York Strip for me and the Spaghetti Alla Bolognese for Brenda. My steak and eggs at breakfast was the best I ever had in my life. The Martinis were perfectly mixed by bartender Graham. The vibe at dinner was subdued elegance with stunning well dressed customers all feeling blessed to be dining in a such a beautiful built-out space. Thank you Indigo Road Hospitality for giving Athens Osteria Olio which has now joined the A-list of gourmet dining experiences in Athens.”

“Our first time here today highly recommend fast & friendly service food was amazing we will be back soon They recommended you to make reservations which is fine with us thanks”

“The chicken curry is always good and I love their takeout cup style. The mango smoothie with mango poppers is super delicious.”

“Food was some of the best I have had in my 57 years of being a food eater. The service was awesome.”

“Dear Facebook, This page is hacked. Please return to Seth Hendershot.”

“They did a great job managing graduation! Food and drinks came out fast! Really enjoyed it!”

“Great place to hangout with your friends, great service from the bartenders, and great music! What more could you ask for? HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR FAMILIES”

“Olive Garden catered a meal for my work party. I miscalculated the amount of food we would need. Desperate to restock mid party I called and asked for a couple more family size trays ASAP. They were so fast and helpful no one noticed we almost ran out. Everyone enjoyed the food!”

“I recommend the all star breakfast with a peanut butter and chocolate chip waffle”

“Love the food and friendly staff.”

“Thanks for making our combination birthday/Thankgiving breakfast such a great experience. With friendly, upbeat crew and a crowd of happy diners it was like have a great morning with friends!”

“The Krystal is an Athens original. These little burgers are so good, and the chili cheese fries are absolutely amazing. We get the taste for a burger so we head to Krystal on Prince Ave. Friendly service and good food.”

“great food great atmosphere”

“the Chinese food was excellent and would get the tacos again”

“Our waitress (Natalie? I think?) is always the best! She listens to what you want, makes suggestions, and brings you exactly what you ordered! She works like a dog, too! Always helping others, clearing tables, or washing dishes. I'm sure she is not paid near her worth to Waffle House! And I pray I have her name right. I'm sure she could really use all the shout outs she can get!”

“It's convenient for hospital visitors.

Parking: With the cost of hospital stays, there should be a way for those of us that can't stay overnight to not have to pay $4 every day in order to visit our hospitalized family.”

“Very friendly service. The food was yummy”

“Good breakfast. Started my day off right”

“The Krystal hamburger will always be the boom diggity....corn pups are awesome and maybe the chili cheese dog..but the prices that they charge now is ridiculous.we ordered 12 Krystals with cheese a couple drinks and 2 chips and it was over $40 ....there is no way I'm gonna pay that.....I understand everything has gone up but that's crazy. they don't have professional employees that are respectful and knowledgeable. we should be representative a lot better for the prices that they charge because that is ridiculous for just two people.

Vegetarian options: Prices are high for fast food so that a lot with you...

Kid-friendliness: Yes they have kids meal too”

“Everyone at this location is so nice and courteous. Especially even when you accidently get into the wrong lane lol. I have interacted with Brittany before and she has always been pleasant and, not to sound like a boomer, but the person who took my payment was a delightful young man.”

“No problems custom burgers prepared accurately cleanish bathrooms.
This location still has the self service drink station but soon to be replaced by the AI unit behind the counter ??”

“What more can you say about McDonald's, they have been nailing for a long time, except for the ice cream machine being down at the worst times it's perfect. To be honest if a ice cream machine being down messes up your day then you probably should go back home ?”

“For being a fast food place really can't complain too much. You might have a bad experience if you go with all the college kids are back on a Saturday or Sunday but besides that service is pretty good. It's a hard job though”

“I absolutely love the Bourbon Roast beans!! If you haven’t tried them you definitely need too! Amazing products! Fresh and delicious”

“good food and great atmosphere.”

“My favourite out of a bucket full of great restaurants in Athens. It's a counter top order but someone delivers your meal in quick time and hot. But the food is why you come here. Southern through and through. There is not a thing on the menu I wouldn't bring home for dinner or just can't wait and order in. We ordered Christmas dinner from the Preacher and everyone said AMEN! The fried chicken is mouthwatering juicy good. The Pot Roast is just like your grandmother cooked it for hours. The Collard Greens, sweet potatoes, black eyed peas are scrumptious. Just go there. It's terrific.”

“5 Stars I ate here for the first time, today. Veggie pizza was serious. I really enjoyed it. I'll be back. The $2 beer was pretty good as well.”

“I swear I felt like I was in sumbody Auntie or Great-Grandmaw house. Food is delicious and they were even bringing fresh food out until bout 10/15 mins til closing. Being in food/bev Industry myself, I think that showed Great customer service and a heart to be fair and want everyone to have the same respectable service. God Bless yall and thank you.”

“Delicious food, and great service.”

“Yummy! I had the Dirty Bird with the sausage gravy on the side”

“Very tasty vegan options!”

“Best Burger in Athens!!! Yes, their breakfasts are fantastic and I think their buttermilk biscuits blow Mama’s Boy out of the water - and for real the coffee is so much better (it’s excellent) but don’t miss the burgers with clean meat!! Burger perfection!! I really love their tea too - unsweet but there’s sugar syrup you can put in - I love everything about this restaurant!”

“Stopped in today for lunch and it was delicious. I ordered the 1/2 chicken plate w/fried okra and coleslaw. Everything was fresh and well seasoned. Keep it up!”

“I went today on my break and sat in a booth by the bar. Ashley was amazing. The best server I have had in a long time”

“Absolutely love Athens and Monroe Locations!!! Friendly Staff and Flipping Fantastic food!!!!! Highly recommend”

“We were so happy that we chose Sweetie Pie to commission our wedding cake and desserts! She did an amazing job and was flexible with last-minute changes to the cake as well. Our guests loved the assortment of pastries and we couldn't have chosen a better bakery near and dear to us if we tried! Overall the taste of her desserts and the quality of her service is an amazing deal and we would highly recommend choosing this bakery for your personalized dessert needs!!”

“The food tasted good xxxxxxx”

“Not 1, not 2, but 3 delicious salsas! Had a taco salad with chicken and it was the best I've ever had!!! Everything tasted fresh. I highly recommend!”

“Es mi restaurante favorito de comida Mexicana. Los chicos son unos caballeros y cocinan super delicioso! I love this place!!!”

“one of our must takes for visitors . we bring all our friends and family here bc the owners are oh so wonderful and treat us just like fam. The Margaritas- that spicedi rim, the pupusas, and the Diablo Fish are my favorites!”

“I attended their Crawfish Festival today. From the day I bought my ticket to spending the day with them today Chris and his staff did an excellent job. I felt like family amongst them. You could tell that all staff really enjoyed what they were doing today. I will be back sometime soon to try the BBQ.”

“Our donuts Saturday were fantastic!”

“Multiple trips in the past 6 months, and we have had consistent results (all good). Outside seating the first couple of times, which accommodated the fur babies, to go the remainder of times.”

“I had level 12 gamer cupcakes and a cake made for my son’s birthday. The cake and cupcakes were a major hit!! We will definitely be back.”

“The food was amazing! Everything was soo delicious! We had Texas Fajita, Arroz con Pollo and Strawberry Margarita. All tasted great! I can't wait to go and eat the most delicious Mexican food there again! Thank you!”

“Thank you for keeping the high standards for food that I’ve come to expect from UGA Dining Services. I know, no matter which dining facility I go to, that the food will be freaking awesome, the staff will be friendly and answer any questions I may have (and repeat it since I have hearing issues). These have been some trying times and we’re all facing things we’ve never had to face before in our lifetimes – so I really do appreciate how hard Dining has worked to follow guidelines for social distancing, for keeping the high quality of food, and still maintaining the friendliness and fabulous customer service that we’ve long taken for granted. KUDOS TO YOU!!!”

“I just want to share this with everyone who eats at this place. Yesterday me and My wife ordered our normal chicken tacos like we always get on Tuesday's. I noticed the salsa had a slightly different taste to it. So later that night I woke up around 3 am with chills sweating profusely all over. I've literally been sick all day from this food poisoning. My wife didnt eat no salsa and she was fine. I love this place and I've never had an issue until last night. So take it for what it's worth and be careful is all I can say.”

“Good food friendly service”

“If you want food like your mama cooked this is your place!”

“Good vibe to the bar! Staff is always friendly and patrons are nice to!!!”

“Perfect place for delicious food and a laid back, atmosphere! Bar tenders are great!”

“I'm hooked on their drinks. Love them!”

“I’m currently doing Whole30, and I love that I can eat at Maepole with confidence knowing I’m staying on plan. The food is fresh, delicious, and makes me feel great!”

“This is a small public house in terms of square footage, but its food game is HUGE! We ate dinner here before singing a concert, so we did not have a beer. However, the plan is to return soon. We live in Atlanta, so the experience has to be worth the commute, right?

The Pork Belly with Korean BBQ sauce was insanely delicious. My fish and chips was top notch. The coating was light and crispy, and the fish was fresh, flaky, and substantial. Chips were skinny fries, but the tartar sauce made it super yummy when used as a chip dip. My husband had the lamb stew over rice. It was herbacious and rich, in a balanced way. Eat here!”

“The bartender, Mark, was awesome! Attentive and such a great personality! Watched all the Saturday games and had great food!

Parking: Plenty of free parking”

“Delicious banh mi at a more-than-reasonable price! Their boba is also solid. Their quality is very consistent for both food and beverages. Store is not very most of the time, and a short walk from the Arch. Good place with outlets to sit and study, but also to chat with friends. Have never had to fight for a place to sit

Vegetarian options: Veggie Banh Mi, Veggie Pho, and egg rolls”

“Excellent staff, very friendly atmosphere with delicious food... u can truly have it your way. And the food is fresh tasting 😋 and yummy!!! #ITSWillysTIME”

“I have been to shows of every conceveable genre here, and a few inconcevable ones as well and never have had a bad time. Good space, best people, highly reccomended.”

“Highly recommend Dawg Gone Good BBQ, first timers and impressed. Quick service and amazingly good ribs. Don’t know how he does it but these ribs needed no sauce! Will definitely be back. Mac and cheese was delicious too.”

“Cicis pizza is so delicious and my kids love coming here. They have so many options and if you don’t like what they have out you can order your own pizza. They have salads, pizza, noddles and dessert. Every time I go there they always have great service.”

“The coffee was tasty and so was the chocolate croissant! Service was speedy!”

“Dirty chai was awesome. Never had one before. Peeps behind the counter were great!”

“Great food and wonderful service. A must when visiting Athens.”

“First time having a MOCHI DONUT. Flippin’ awesome, and couldn’t recommend them enough if you’re a pastry lover.”

“Absolutely the best customer service, and the food was delicious, we had the Farmburger with sweet potato fries, the burger was huge and the amount of fries in that basket was incredible. The seasonal milkshake hit the spot.”

“Delicious offerings every day and wonderful seasonal treats, too. Thank you for being such a wonderful addition to our community.”

“We booked La Pa on wheels for our wedding and man they DID NOT disappoint. Taqueria La Parilla is mine and my husbands favorite Mexican place in Athens and it meant the world to us to have them cater our wedding. 10/10. Best service. Best food. Carlos was awesome and so communicative the whole year before our wedding!”

“los filetes de pollo y la tostada muy rico.”

“Excellent staff glad you are working the later in years group They did an excellent job”

“Favorite restaurant in town! Best wings, burgers and service hands down!”

“Love this location great service”

“Love the two women on first shift on the bowl very nice and always asked me how my day going and my pleasure is a plus but hate coming to the bowl at night she is so disrespectful and mean”

“My husband and I just ate at "The Hilltop Grille" in Dec. 2024. I have heard rave reviews for yeats. My rating is this: Great Food, Not friendly service and not memorable except for the food. Waitress was not attentive enough, had to ask 3 times for condiments to eat lunch. Not sure if returning...”

“Loved the service and the food!”

“I will never visit any other nail salon in Athens again. I’ve found Frenchies. Super clean, wonderful clean products, friendly, experienced staff. No bad chemicals, wonderful, clean equipment. I can’t say enough good things about this salon. I’ve seen two different staff members and both were fantastic. You can’t go wrong here.”

“Very good customer service and everything was fresh and hot the strawberry biscuits are so amazing”

“It was our first time visiting, Was recommended by a friend. CAVA Was clean food, lookef fresh and Staff was friendly specially Dee Dee. This will be one of our spots after church on Sundays. It was awesome!!!”

“I just want to share this with everyone who eats at this place. Yesterday me and My wife ordered our normal chicken tacos like we always get on Tuesday's. I noticed the salsa had a slightly different taste to it. So later that night I woke up around 3 am with chills sweating profusely all over. I've literally been sick all day from this food poisoning. My wife didnt eat no salsa and she was fine. I love this place and I've never had an issue until last night. So take it for what it's worth and be careful is all I can say.”

“Amazing food”

“I absolutely love the Bourbon Roast beans!! If you haven’t tried them you definitely need too! Amazing products! Fresh and delicious”

“Went for my birthday and were blown away by the salad bar and all the delicious meats! If you have been to Fogo de Chao in Atlanta, you are in for a treat here in Athens at 1/2 the price! Service was excellent too. Will be back for sure :)”

“My favourite out of a bucket full of great restaurants in Athens. It's a counter top order but someone delivers your meal in quick time and hot. But the food is why you come here. Southern through and through. There is not a thing on the menu I wouldn't bring home for dinner or just can't wait and order in. We ordered Christmas dinner from the Preacher and everyone said AMEN! The fried chicken is mouthwatering juicy good. The Pot Roast is just like your grandmother cooked it for hours. The Collard Greens, sweet potatoes, black eyed peas are scrumptious. Just go there. It's terrific.”

“Very friendly and makes jokes, love the place”

“It was our first time visiting, Was recommended by a friend. CAVA Was clean food, lookef fresh and Staff was friendly specially Dee Dee. This will be one of our spots after church on Sundays. It was awesome!!!”

“Friendly staff, and great food.”

“Food is almost Good every single time, I’ve only had 2 bad issues in all my years eating there. Chicken & dumplings are my favorite thing to eat when I go.”

“When you enter the store the aroma of the cookie dough smells amazing. I was kinda disappointed that the banana upside down cake was not available at the time of purchase. I managed to select other cookies. My overall experience was great. I would recommend to family and friends.”

“Tried to order the steak and ribs combo. Was told they were out of ribs. Got the steak and shrimp instead. My two sides were mashed potatoes and fries. Got 4 shrimp the size of quarters. And the sides also seemed very underportioned. Most restaurants I go to, I struggle to finish my plate. Here, I'm left still hungry. I feel they need to re-access their portion sizes and how four little shrimp can equate to a slab of ribs. While the quality is good, the quantity is questionable. I'll pay the extra price to leave full from Chophouse next door.”

“Blown away by the quality and flavor of the food! Outstanding”

“Olive Garden catered a meal for my work party. I miscalculated the amount of food we would need. Desperate to restock mid party I called and asked for a couple more family size trays ASAP. They were so fast and helpful no one noticed we almost ran out. Everyone enjoyed the food!”

“Jake was a great server and the food was amazing!! It is no shock that their fries are winning awards!!”

“los filetes de pollo y la tostada muy rico.”

“This place might have the best tenders in Athens. They are huge and so good. Glad I stumbled across this diner. Every last bit of food is so good. I went in today, November 26th, and the place was packed! The atmosphere was so good though. All the customers smiling and laughing. I could tell the lady at the front was busy but she was very nice! My new favorite place!”

“Delicious food, and great service.”

“Absolutely Amazing! Best Steak Ever!”

“Yummy! I had the Dirty Bird with the sausage gravy on the side”

“I have always enjoyed my experiences at this Chilli’s The food is great and so is the service”

“Enjoyed coming here and would love to come back. The food was delicious! My only small change is perhaps the naan it was a bit tougher instead of fluffy, but it's me just being nitpicky. The staff was super friendly and there is parking out back. Worth a visit if you are craving Indian food.”

“🙂My daughter and I tried this place for the first time yesterday. The food was DELICIOUS, and there is truly something for any dietary need on their menu. The staff and atmosphere were GREAT! We will definitely be going back SOON!”

“Awesome place! Nice atmosphere, friendly staff, and delicious food/drinks! Highly recommend- our family loves it.”

“Terrific food and outstanding value. The enchiladas hondureñas were particularly good and the sauces were house made and delicious. My wife had the grill plate which included perfect fries.”

“we ate at Taco Mama for lunch today. The staff was so nice. the service was excellent. The cook created a delicious meal for us. The food is so fresh tasting. We will definitely be back again.”

“We miss the deal but we were okay with that. We try the food and it was good. The chicken was cripsy. The waiter was nice and ask us if this was our first time which it was. She explain everything to us and how we miss the deal but thats was ok. My issue is it was hard finding parking to eat here. So beware of finding a place to park. However, the food is great and will come again.”

“The mango snowy is DELICIOUS! Nice atmosphere and prompt service.”

“I had to stay in Athens unexpectedly. I was so tired. I Door Dashed an order of hibachi steak and shrimp. It was delivered very quickly, and it was DELICIOUS!!!! I could not have asked for a better mean at the end of a long, rainy day!!”

“Stopped in because my daughter-n-law wanted some sushi and glad we did!!! The sushi was amazing and the manager Johnathan was awesome, his personality is contagious. Will be back!”

“Best Starbucks ever! This location could easily teach a masterclass in customer service and excellence. Every visit is a reminder of how great a coffee run can be. The store is always spotless, service is quick, and the team members are not only friendly but often witty and fun to chat with.”

“This place was by far one of the best Mexican restaurants I have ever been to! I did an internship in Georgia for the summer and I ate here at least twice a week! The food, the people, the atmosphere, and the prices were phenomenal. I’ll miss it!”

“Mitti Food Court, we are so impressed with the quality of the food it is absolutely delicious. Everything on the menu never disappoint pick. I have to say you are definitely our Nr. 1 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“Great Place to come and eat here in Athens, Georgia. I would Highly Recommend this location. They also have excellent customer service here even when extremely busy after football games. 5 Stars”