Places to eat in Athens2022-08-04T14:12:30+00:00

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