Restaurants
Coffee
Brash at the Atlanta History Center and at The Works on the Westside. Highly recommend a latte with their brown sugar syrup.
Bellwood Coffee at Riverside and East Atlanta Village. The EAV location partners with The Victorian Atlanta, a creative plant shop. So you can sip and shop for plants!
The Chastain at Chastain Park is conveniently located across the street from a 3-mile walking trail around Chastain Park.
Breakfast
Alon’s Bakery located in Phipps Plaza and Morningside. Alon’s has a full coffee bar, delectable pastries, and made to order hot dishes. The Phipps Plaza location is conveniently located at Phipps mall if you want to shop ‘til you drop.
Goldberg’s on West Paces Ferry and Roswell Rd. We love Goldberg’s bagels and latkes. You can’t go wrong here.
Buttermilk Kitchen on Roswell Rd. We recommend making a reservation (and their chicken biscuit).
The Silver Skillet in Midtown. Dine here if you would like an old-fashioned Southern breakfast.
Star Provisions on the Westside. Lattes, pastries, and made-to-order hot breakfast inside a gourmet market.
Lunch
Little Rey on Northside Parkway has delicious tacos, guac, and queso. What more could you want?
Figo Pasta on the Westside/Buckhead is your go-to casual pasta spot.
Upbeet on the Westside. Smoothies, grain bowls, salads.
Souper Jenny at the Atlanta History Center in Buckhead. Warm soups and salad - perfect for a cold day.
The Varsity in Midtown. What’ll ya have? An iconic spot for burgers, shakes, and fries.
Dinner
Local 3 on Northside Parkway in Buckhead serves up a fresh take on American fare.
Superica on Roswell Rd. Mexican food that all will love. We would recommend making a reservation.
Storico Fresco in Buckhead. An Italian spot where you can’t go wrong. Reservations recommended.
Burton’s Grill & Bar in Buckhead. Solid American food.
The Iberian Pig in Buckhead. Spanish-inspired tapas you don’t want to miss. Reservations recommended.
KR Steakbar in Peachtree Hills. Italian food AND steak?! Say less. Reservations recommended.
Activities
Explore Piedmont Park and The Beltline. Piedmont Park is a 200+ acre park in the middle of Atlanta. Hop on the Beltline, a walking path adorned with art, from Piedmont Park and walk to Ponce City Market. This market was once a Sears building and is now a converted food hall with shops to explore.
We may be biased, but The Georgia Aquarium might just be the best aquarium ever.
In case you haven’t managed to get in enough football this season, you can always visit the College Football Hall of Fame.
Art lovers should visit the High Museum of Art. They currently have a Georgia O’Keeffe exhibition.
The Atlanta Botanical Garden is still hosting their “Garden Lights, Holiday Nights” lights display. A nighttime visit is recommended.
Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum is the destination for history buffs.