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Must-visit Food in Athens
Cali N Tito's is one of Must-visit Food in Athens.

1. Cali N Tito's

9.2
1427 S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA
South American Restaurant · 72 tips and reviews

Ben C.Ben Carter: Have the Chicken Cuban and a side of Plantains.

Jittery Joe's is one of Must-visit Food in Athens.

2. Jittery Joe's

7.6
1480 Baxter St (at Alps Rd.), Athens, GA
Coffee Shop · 20 tips and reviews

Ben C.Ben Carter: The Mexican Mocha is my favorite

Mama's Boy is one of Must-visit Food in Athens.

3. Mama's Boy

8.9
197 Oak St, Athens, GA
Breakfast Spot · 72 tips and reviews

Ben C.Ben Carter: Breakfast is always good. Get something with Bacon!

The Grit is one of Must-visit Food in Athens.

4. The Grit

199 Prince Ave (at N Newton St.), Athens, GA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 66 tips and reviews

Ben C.Ben Carter: Great Vegetarian fare!

Big City Bread Cafe is one of Must-visit Food in Athens.

5. Big City Bread Cafe

8.5
393 N Finley St (Meigs St.), Athens, GA
New American Restaurant · 40 tips and reviews

Ben C.Ben Carter: Great breakfast and takeout of dine in. Grab a sandwich and have a picnic in the founders garden.

Weaver D's is one of Must-visit Food in Athens.

6. Weaver D's

8.0
1016 E Broad St, Athens, GA
Fried Chicken Joint · 18 tips and reviews

Ben C.Ben Carter: Automatic! Nuff said. Fried Chicken, Collards and Sweet Potato Souffle. Pick up a copy of "Automatic Y'All: Weaver D's Guide to the Soul" for a local Athens history read.

Five Star Day Café is one of Must-visit Food in Athens.

7. Five Star Day Café

229 E Broad St (Btw College And Jackson), Athens, GA
Southern Food Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

Ben C.Ben Carter: Garden Club Sandwich is awesome! All their food is awesome.

Farm 255 is one of Must-visit Food in Athens.

8. Farm 255

255 W Washington St, Athens, GA
American Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews

Ben C.Ben Carter: Awesome local food! You won't be disappointed. Try the food cart in the courtyard for a great lunch. They also operate Farm Burger in Decatur and Buckhead.

The Globe is one of Must-visit Food in Athens.

9. The Globe

8.7
199 N Lumpkin St (Clayton St), Athens, GA
Speakeasy · 32 tips and reviews

Ben C.Ben Carter: Great Pub food or stop for a Pint or two of Guinness. Great brew selection!

White Tiger Gourmet is one of Must-visit Food in Athens.

10. White Tiger Gourmet

8.0
217 Hiawassee Ave (Boulevard St.), Athens, GA
New American Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews

Ben C.Ben Carter: Off the beaten path.BBQ is smoking outside and they have great burgers and specials. Eat outside if it's a nice day. Find this place and you are on your way to becoming a townie. Cash only & BYOB