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The Classic City
Creature Comforts Brewing Co. is one of The Classic City.

1. Creature Comforts Brewing Co.

9.2
297 W Hancock Ave (Pulaski St), Athens, GA
Brewery · 28 tips and reviews
Trader Joe's is one of The Classic City.

2. Trader Joe's

9.0
1850 Epps Bridge Pkwy, Athens, GA
Grocery Store · 27 tips and reviews
Last Resort Grill is one of The Classic City.

3. Last Resort Grill

8.8
174 W Clayton St (at N Hull St.), Athens, GA
New American Restaurant · 86 tips and reviews

Capers H.Capers Hammond: Great food, worth the 15-20 minute wait, try the white chocolate cheese cake for dessert

Five & Ten is one of The Classic City.

4. Five & Ten

8.7
1073 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GA
New American Restaurant · 33 tips and reviews

savoryexposure.comsavoryexposure.com: Get an early reservation and try the prix fixe menu from James Beard award nominee and Top Chef Master Hugh Acheson

Ted's Most Best is one of The Classic City.

5. Ted's Most Best

8.4
254 W Washington St, Athens, GA
Pizzeria · 33 tips and reviews

Prolifik MarketingProlifik Marketing: Pizza is amazing. We highly suggest the Parella!

Transmetropolitan is one of The Classic City.

6. Transmetropolitan

145 E Clayton St, Athens, GA
Pizzeria · 35 tips and reviews

Atlanta Food Critic ..Atlanta Food Critic .com: If you’re in Athens and you want pizza on Friday night, you’d better get to Transmetropolitan early. If you don’t, you will experience mayhem like you never have. Read more.

Clocked is one of The Classic City.

7. Clocked

8.3
259 W Washington St, Athens, GA
Burger Joint · 45 tips and reviews

CD S.CD Ske: Best burger in Athens. Try the bacon and peanut butter, or the meteor burger. And they have awesome dipping sauces too

The Varsity is one of The Classic City.

8. The Varsity

7.8
1000 W Broad St, Athens, GA
Hot Dog Joint · 28 tips and reviews

Richard C.Richard Costigan: Be ready to order when they shout "What'll ya have".

The Grill is one of The Classic City.

9. The Grill

7.5
171 College Ave, Athens, GA
Diner · 53 tips and reviews

Brandon B.Brandon Barr: Head here after 2am, get a chocolate malt and fries with feta, and watch the after-bar drunk show.

Mama's Boy is one of The Classic City.

10. Mama's Boy

9.0
197 Oak St, Athens, GA
Breakfast Spot · 72 tips and reviews

Whitney J.Whitney J.P.: Mama's Boy has been voted "Best Breakfast in Athens" by the readers of Athens Banner Herald for a reason. A new menu, warm biscuits and refreshing strawberry lemonade make it a must for Sunday brunch.

Earth Fare is one of The Classic City.

11. Earth Fare

8.6
1689 S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA
Health Food Store · 30 tips and reviews
The Blind Pig Tavern is one of The Classic City.

12. The Blind Pig Tavern

8.1
485 Baldwin St (at Williams St.), Athens, GA
American Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews
40 Watt Club is one of The Classic City.

13. 40 Watt Club

8.6
285 W Washington St, Athens, GA
Rock Club · 23 tips and reviews
9d's Bar is one of The Classic City.

14. 9d's Bar

6.6
400 E Clayton St (Near Wall St.), Athens, GA
Cocktail Bar · 15 tips and reviews
Allgood Lounge is one of The Classic City.

15. Allgood Lounge

7.9
256 E Clayton St, Athens, GA
Beer Garden · 21 tips and reviews
Little Italy Pizzeria is one of The Classic City.

16. Little Italy Pizzeria

7.2
125 N Lumpkin St (btwn Broad And Clayton), Athens, GA
Pizzeria · 38 tips and reviews
Georgia Theatre Rooftop Bar is one of The Classic City.

17. Georgia Theatre Rooftop Bar

8.5
215 N Lumpkin St, Athens, GA
Bar · 10 tips and reviews
The Globe is one of The Classic City.

18. The Globe

8.6
199 N Lumpkin St (Clayton St), Athens, GA
Speakeasy · 32 tips and reviews
Georgia Theatre is one of The Classic City.

19. Georgia Theatre

9.2
215 N Lumpkin St (at Clayton St.), Athens, GA
Music Venue · 41 tips and reviews
Pauley's Original Crepe Bar is one of The Classic City.

20. Pauley's Original Crepe Bar

8.0
134 E Clayton St, Athens, GA
Bar · 39 tips and reviews
Peking Restaurant is one of The Classic City.

21. Peking Restaurant

6.9
2725 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, GA
Chinese Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

FoodieVilleFoodieVille: The orange chicken has been my favorite for years. Great complimentary hot tea.

The State Botanical Garden of Georgia is one of The Classic City.

22. The State Botanical Garden of Georgia

9.3
2450 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GA
Botanical Garden · 27 tips and reviews
The Arch is one of The Classic City.

23. The Arch

8.2
Broad St (at College Ave), Athens, GA
Sculpture Garden · 2 tips and reviews
Sanford Stadium is one of The Classic City.

24. Sanford Stadium

100 Sanford Dr (at Field St), Athens, GA
College Football Field · 62 tips and reviews

ESPNESPN: Fun Fact: The famous privet hedges were originally planted on October 12th, 1929.

Marker 7 is one of The Classic City.

25. Marker 7

7.6
1195 S Lumpkin St (S Milledge Ave), Athens, GA
Seafood Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews
The Grit is one of The Classic City.

26. The Grit

199 Prince Ave (at N Newton St.), Athens, GA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 66 tips and reviews
Choo Choo's Grill Express is one of The Classic City.

27. Choo Choo's Grill Express

7.4
1055 Gaines School Rd, Athens, GA
Asian Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews
Jackson Street Books is one of The Classic City.

28. Jackson Street Books

7.5
260 N Jackson St, Athens, GA
Bookstore · 5 tips and reviews

Hotel IndigoHotel Indigo: Need a little retail therapy? Find a great read at Jackson Street Books.

Wuxtry Records is one of The Classic City.

29. Wuxtry Records

8.1
197 E Clayton St, Athens, GA
Record Store · 9 tips and reviews

Hotel IndigoHotel Indigo: In terms of tunes, if Wuxtry doesn't have it, it hasn't been recorded.

The Foundry is one of The Classic City.

30. The Foundry

8.0
295 E Dougherty St, Athens, GA
Music Venue · 10 tips and reviews
Fuzzy's Taco Shop is one of The Classic City.

31. Fuzzy's Taco Shop

6.5
265 North Lumpkin, Athens, GA
Mexican Restaurant · 30 tips and reviews
Athens-Clarke County Library is one of The Classic City.

32. Athens-Clarke County Library

8.7
2025 Baxter St, Athens, GA
Library · 7 tips and reviews

33. Bear Hollow Wildlife Trail

7.7
298 Gran Ellen Dr., Athens, GA
Hiking Trail · 12 tips and reviews
Dynamite Clothing is one of The Classic City.

34. Dynamite Clothing

143 N Jackson St (btw Clayton & Broad), Athens, GA
Vintage and Thrift Store · 3 tips and reviews

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: A beloved resource for quality vintage clothing and costume jewelry from the 1970s and ’80s. Read more.

Add Drug is one of The Classic City.

35. Add Drug

7.7
1695 S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA
Pharmacy · 5 tips and reviews

FoodieVilleFoodieVille: Best shakes in town at the best price in town. The counter fills up fast in this fifties-style pharmacy + diner, so earlier is probably better. My favorite: cheeseburger, fries, chocolate shake.

Red Dress Boutique is one of The Classic City.

36. Red Dress Boutique

147 College Ave (btw Clayton & Broad), Athens, GA
Boutique · 1 tip
Alumni Hall is one of The Classic City.

37. Alumni Hall

1791 Oconee Connector, Athens, GA
Clothing Store · 1 tip
Dudley Park is one of The Classic City.

38. Dudley Park

7.6
1177 E Broad St., Athens, GA
Park · 2 tips and reviews
GiGi's Cupcakes is one of The Classic City.

39. GiGi's Cupcakes

7.3
1791 Oconee Connector, Athens, GA
Cupcake Shop · No tips or reviews
Gigi's Cupcakes is one of The Classic City.

40. Gigi's Cupcakes

7.1
296 W Broad St, Athens, GA
Cupcake Shop · 5 tips and reviews
Pulaski Heights BBQ is one of The Classic City.

41. Pulaski Heights BBQ

8.1
675 Pulaski St, Athens, GA
BBQ Joint · 11 tips and reviews
Taylor-Grady House is one of The Classic City.

42. Taylor-Grady House

634 Prince Ave, Athens, GA
Event Space · 1 tip

Explore GeorgiaExplore Georgia: This Greek Revival home was built as a grand summer retreat and served as collegiate home of Henry W. Grady who is credited with establishing the view of the New South after the Civil War.