50 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Athens

“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!“

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Mya was a great server, and the restaurant is housed in a very cool historic building that adds a lot of character to the experience.

We visited on a Tuesday, so it wasn't very crowded, though we made a reservation just in case. My guess is that during the school year it probably gets much busier.

I ordered the hamburger with Hot Fries. The burger was cooked perfectly to my requested medium-rare, which impressed me since thinner patties often end up closer to medium or well-done. The only minor critique was the bun. The burger and toppings were very juicy, and the bottom bun became soggy fairly quickly. That said, it was still a delicious burger.

The Hot Fries were excellent, with a unique airy crispiness that made them stand out. They were flavorful without being greasy at all.

Overall, a solid meal, great service, and a place I'd happily visit again.“

“Great food, good service and nice people“

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

“Stopped by today and had great drinks and conversation with bartender Joselyn. Fantastic atmosphere, great quality kava and kratom. Highly reccommend to anyone.“

“Great food, service and entertainment!“

“🙂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!“

“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.“

“good food and great atmosphere.“

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

“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“

“Delicious food, and great service.“

“Hey there! We highly recommend you check out this amazing coffee place. The food is great, with a variety of delicious options, and the service is fantastic! The restaurant is open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., making it the perfect spot for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. You won't be disappointed!“

“Food was great! It was a long line to order. Some people didn't decide what to order until they got to the counter which made waiting much longer. They have menus you can study while standing in line. Staff was friendly and nice but very busy with the crowd.“

“Great food and atmosphere! Wonderful service!“

“food is delicious and great customer service.“

“Decided to drop into Athens for the day and I'm super happy we checked these guys out. The beer selection was diverse and everything we got was very good. The space is really nice and everyone in there was having a great time. The staff was really friendly and helpful and we were able to do a tasting of the liquor products as well. Really solid brewery.“

“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.“

“The legacy continues from Athens to Monroe, I don’t care if you go for the food, the spirits or the vibe, it’s not to be missed!“

“Absolutely the best chicken in Athens, sauced up but still so crispy. I've gone a couple times and tried different chicken flavors and they're all good. Unfortunately, I tried the tteok bokki and it was really bad. The flavor was not there and the cheese on top appeared to be shredded bag cheese that struggled to melt. Trader Joe's does it better... Anyway excellent spot but I'd mainly just stick with the chicken.“

“This distillery is very unique, and extremely well done in all aspects. There is plenty of parking. There are both indoor and outdoor spaces to enjoy the company of your friends. The venue itself is an absolute marvel. Very well appointed rooms take you back in time as the architecture and design are classic and comfortable. I don’t normally drink spirits of any kind. I was traveling, visiting a friend I hadn’t seen in years and she suggested we go here. I decided to go way out of my comfort zone and ordered a flight of their spirits. I was stunned. They were all so good! I actually purchased a bottle of the “Barrel-rested Old Tom” gin to share with my daughter once I returned home. The manager, Andy, is an absolute wealth of knowledge! From the spirits themselves, to drinks in general, to history (of any kind….US history, European history, ancient history, you name it), he was an absolute treasure trove of knowledge. I had such a nice time that I went there again the following day and took another friend who does “Distillery trips” throughout the US and Europe. She was just as enthralled as I had been and purchased several bottles of spirits to take home to share with her husband. This place is a gem. Do not miss it!

Addendum 5/10/26 Just opened my first bottle with my daughter. It was just as good as I remembered!“

“This is a great brewery that is super plugged into the neighborhood. It is well worth coming for a beer, mixed drink, or NA drink. There is a great selection. They host a ton of great events, so make sure you keep an eye on the event calendar for something fun.“

“Cool Bar Vibe…. Between this and the Root… best…! 👏👏“

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

“love this coffee. Just go ahead and buy the 5lb bag because you will be spoiled .“

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

“great coffee, and atmosphere“

“Just normal, not showy, no Aires, just pleasant and simple. Great for a first date“

“Wide variety of craft beer choices, and we enjoyed all that we sampled. Food was tasty with a number of options. Service (Ken) was top notch! We will be back on our next visit to Athens!“

“I love their Strawberry Mango Rev-r upper....and strawberry mango smoothies! I visit The Omni location“

“Our server, Xavier, and the bartender, Kai, were really nice and made the meal more enjoyable.

The Chicken Marsala was very good, but next time I will ask for extra gravy.

The smoked Old Fashioned with Woodford Reserve Double Oaked was amazing.

All the sides were really good: baby carrots, sauteed green beans, creamed spinach, and broiled brussel sprouts.

The mixed greens salad with grilled shrimp was also really good.“

“The food and service were fantastic! The coffee wasn’t the best, but that isn’t what I went for. The staff is TOP NOTCH! Don’t go by the online menu though; it is completely outdated! I read the menu link on trip advisor when choosing the restaurant and it was very misleading. All in all a 10 out of 10 experience! Would go again!“

“Viviana gave me the best experience at Foxtail! Her enthusiasm, kindness, and sincerity has made my experience at this coffee shop so pleasant. Other coffee shops in Athens have baristas who give you attitude and seem generally angry that they have to serve you. Viviana is the best barista ever and she made me THE BEST iced matcha with lavender, honey, and cold foam.“

“To start things off, the reason I’m only giving 4 stars and not 5 is because I feel that there has been a drop off in the quality of Terrapin’s beer over the last year or two. Being a born and raised Georgian (North Georgia), Terrapin was one of the main breweries that hooked me into craft beer. Their limited release line was amazing for so many years. I was also able to get limited releases local from several craft beer package stores from 2009 to around 2020. Yrs, I know Covid screwed a lot of things up, but what’s crazy is I was able to get amazing beers from breweries all over the country during Covid, yet distribution of Terrapin seemed to slow and then now only the core beers are available in package stores, including no Wake-N-Bake distribution and no more Moo-Hoo in production at all! I was told you could go to the brewery and buy W-N-B, so I decided to make the almost 2 hour drive to the brewery to pick some up. Upon entering, I noticed the gift shop side and immediately saw some older limited release WNB bottles that were left over before one of their previous brewers left, which I quickly grabbed 8 or 10 bottles of them and took them to the counter to put aside for me. I also ordered a couple of their new WNB variations that are only available on draft in house. I had the Cinnamon Roll WNB, Irish Buh Bye and Cherry Garcia. They were all very good, but there was no comparison to what these variations use to be. There was almost zero Cinnamon in the Cinnamon Roll, not much Cherry in the Cherry Garcia and the best of the 3 was the Irish Buh Bye, but none of them compared to the quality of the variations from years past and to me, that’s sad considering how awesome they use to be. Still very good (not great) beer.
The brewery itself.. fantastic space and some very nice staff that was very accommodating. The place was very clean and I definitely enjoyed my time while I was there. I also learned that whatever company owns Terrapin also owns Sweetwater in Atlanta, which I also feel the quality of Sweetwater declined 6-8 years ago and I have quit drinking Sweatwater all together.
I know the craft beer scene isn’t what it was a few years ago, but I hope Terrapin’s beer doesn’t continue to decline. Again, overall.. really enjoyed myself at Terrapin and I will go again when I’m in the area, but given the lack of quality in the beers, I don’t know if it’s enough to make me want to drive back to drive just for a visit to the brewery.“

“BEST coffee ever! Tried it for the first time a few days ago, and I’m hooked!“

“I had one of the best banana splits! Most places will be skimpy with their ice cream, but not here. My banana split was well worth the money and beautifully made. Let me mention I was greeted with a warm and friendly smile once getting up to the window. That makes me feel that it was made with love. I will definitely be going back. You guys rock!!!“

“Moved away from town but literally searched for this location again bc I’d been meaning to leave this review forever ago.

I used to come to this Krystal all the time between midnight-3am and always had the most amazing customer service and hot fresh food served pretty fast. Idk what it is about this location at this hour but I’ve always have an exceptionally good experience“

“i met a boy here in march 1994 and we immediately got married . 31yrs♥️“

“Our first stop when we come to Athens! Delicious, authentic Dominican food along with items that everyone will love.“

“Food tasted great, and our server was excellent.“

“The assistant manager working there was absolutely amazing !! She was so helpful with our group in giving recommendations on what to do in the area. They have a cute little outdoor area with mini golf and seating. The food wasn’t bad I got just the steak quesadilla nothing special about it. Everyone else really enjoyed their food! We went around 3 so no one else was there so the food was super quick.“

“Great coffee - lots of game choices - great atmosphere ❤️“

“Amazing place for breakfast lunch. Food always magnificent service too!“

“We love this location and the people who work there!! I work a 4 week on / 4 week off schedule so I’m only home half the year; and we go here 2-4 times every time I’m home.. food is always fresh and amazing… Management is in a class of their own and shows with their employees and amazing customer service!! A+++ 5 star!!“

“Good beer and lots of college football fans! Go CATS!!! 💙“

“This place is my favorite restaurant in Athens. they have the best pho and bubble tea in Athens. If you want something besides pho, try the rice plates as they are fantastic. the bahn mi are also incredible.“

“This place is doomed to fail. Ordered takeout and noticed the health rating as wife left with food. A glorious 85! Needless to say, food was tossed in the garbage and we will never return. This was our third attempt to give them a chance. Horrible service on first try. Horrible food on the second try and abysmal health rating on the third try. Done and done.“

“Excellent place, for a relaxed and pleasant afternoon…“

“Its always a quick sit down. I usually always get seated quickly and get the food fast and fresh. They have the best chicken tenders. They are so incredibly crispy and breaded well. Get them tossed in honey hot and get some ranch to dip them in and your golden. This place knows how to fry chicken. Better than any other spot ive been too. Very inexpensive too.“