Athens is home to many iconic restaurants. The ones listed below are near the Georgia Center and could be great places to go for lunch during the bee identification workshop, or dinner before one of the conference receptions.
Cali N Titos
1245 Cedar Shoals Drive
Athens, GA 30605
Humble eatery in a shack with eclectic decor whipping up Latin American bites, plus BYOB. Cash only.
The Grill
171 College Avenue
Athens, Georgia 30601
706-543-4770
Turning out the classics, a laid-back American diner with vintage styling & 24/7 hours.
Last Resort
174-184 W Clayton St
Athens, GA 30601
Contemporary Southern cooking in the former space of an iconic music club graced with local artwork.
Barberitos Five Points
1739 S Lumpkin St
Athens, GA 30606
Order-at-the-counter chain known for standard Southwestern staples like burritos & a salsa bar.
South Kitchen and Bar
247 E Washington St Suite 101
Athens, GA 30601
Contemporary Southern fare served in elegant digs with stained glass, tile floors & marble columns.
Porterhouse Grill
459 E Broad St
Athens, GA 30601
Polished, casual steakhouse offering classic meals & a wine list, plus live jazz on Wednesdays.
Mama’s Boy
197 Oak Street
Athens, GA 30601.
Sixteen years ago, Alicia Segars and Cooper Hudson opened this charming retro diner that quickly became one of the must-see breakfast spots in Athens, GA.
Trapeze Pub
269 N Hull St
Athens, GA 30601
Laid-back gastropub known for its craft beer selection & cocktails, plus updated bar food classics.
Mayflower Café
171 E Broad St
Athens, GA 30601
This family-run restaurant established in 1948 offers homestyle breakfast & lunch eats.
Creature Comforts
271 W Hancock Ave
Athens, GA 30601
We exist to foster human connection. Our hope is to build an industry-respected craft brewery that helps people navigate the beautiful and complex world of beers.
Tapped Athens
297 Prince Ave
Athens, GA 30601
Located in historic Bottleworks, Tapped Athens offers the world of wine right in the heart of the Classic City.
Southern Brewing Company
231 Collins Ind Blvd
Athens, GA 30601
We are a product of our heritage. Generations of folks building a legacy of hospitality. Inviting front porches. Sweet tea brewing in the sun. Potlucks and picnics. “Hey y’all” at every turn. We’ve worked hard to bring that same culture into the beer we make and the atmosphere we cultivate. Open a Southern Brewing beer and enjoy all the best parts of the South.
Condor Chocolates
1658 S Lumpkin St
Athens, GA 30606
OR
160 E. Washington St.
Athens, GA 30601
Craft chocolate (and coffee) made in the South
Zombie coffee and donuts
350 E Broad St
Athens, GA 30601
Contemporary bakery-cafe serving donuts with various glazes & toppings, plus coffee drinks & tea