Guidebook for Decatur

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Guidebook for Decatur

Food Scene

Through the path and down a few blocks and you will find yourself in the village of Oakhurst. Some of our favorite restaurants/bars are Universal Joint, Kavarna Coffee, and MoJo Pizza.
37 locals recommend
Oakhurst
37 locals recommend
Through the path and down a few blocks and you will find yourself in the village of Oakhurst. Some of our favorite restaurants/bars are Universal Joint, Kavarna Coffee, and MoJo Pizza.
Great for lunch or dinner and is lively at night. Full bar with Jack and Coke slushies!
123 locals recommend
Victory Sandwich Bar
913 Bernina Ave NE
123 locals recommend
Great for lunch or dinner and is lively at night. Full bar with Jack and Coke slushies!
Indian Food with a twist. Definitely try the Okra Fries, they are to die for!
58 locals recommend
Chai Pani
406 W Ponce de Leon Ave
58 locals recommend
Indian Food with a twist. Definitely try the Okra Fries, they are to die for!
Great little cafe but very busy...
152 locals recommend
Dancing Goats® Ponce City Market
650 North Avenue NE
152 locals recommend
Great little cafe but very busy...
Local yokel with lots of room. Sometimes there is music or performances in the evening.
33 locals recommend
Kavarna
707 East Lake Dr
33 locals recommend
Local yokel with lots of room. Sometimes there is music or performances in the evening.
Locally sourced and mostly organic. Check out the special of the day and order the draft root beer.
49 locals recommend
Farm Burger Decatur
410B W Ponce de Leon Ave
49 locals recommend
Locally sourced and mostly organic. Check out the special of the day and order the draft root beer.
Locally owned and operated jewel. A must for breakfast if in the area. Try the Grits stack for an authentic treat. Waits can be long for Sunday Brunch go early or wait for the Church crowd to settle in.
130 locals recommend
Le Petit Marche
1984 Hosea L Williams Dr NE
130 locals recommend
Locally owned and operated jewel. A must for breakfast if in the area. Try the Grits stack for an authentic treat. Waits can be long for Sunday Brunch go early or wait for the Church crowd to settle in.
No other place if you are hankering for a seafood dinner. Dependable service and a wide range of items on the menu.
39 locals recommend
Wahoo! Grill
1042 W College Ave
39 locals recommend
No other place if you are hankering for a seafood dinner. Dependable service and a wide range of items on the menu.
Fries are to die for and everything else is tasty! Great bar scene as well with a cutting edge menu.
110 locals recommend
Leon's Full Service
131 E Ponce de Leon Ave
110 locals recommend
Fries are to die for and everything else is tasty! Great bar scene as well with a cutting edge menu.
French and German meld divinely here. Tiny little place which is run by the owners. Charming!
16 locals recommend
Cafe Alsace
121 E Ponce de Leon Ave
16 locals recommend
French and German meld divinely here. Tiny little place which is run by the owners. Charming!
Homey location for homemade Ice Cream.
15 locals recommend
Butter & Cream
416 Church St
15 locals recommend
Homey location for homemade Ice Cream.
Delicious breakfast and lunch options for a quick bite or leisurely meal.
9 locals recommend
Folk Art Restaurant, Decatur
174 West Ponce de Leon Avenue
9 locals recommend
Delicious breakfast and lunch options for a quick bite or leisurely meal.

Essentials

Groceries and so much more. Fresh vegetables, sandwiches and even full meals to go. A range of snacks and beverages for a quick bite.
32 locals recommend
Oakhurst Market
650 East Lake Dr
32 locals recommend
Groceries and so much more. Fresh vegetables, sandwiches and even full meals to go. A range of snacks and beverages for a quick bite.
Not only can you pick up ready to eat meals like lasagna, casseroles, salads, cheese, nuts, fresh fruits and dried, the space is fascinating as is the variety of items carried. Bring a jacket, it can be chilly, even in the summer.
234 locals recommend
Your Dekalb Farmers Market
3000 E Ponce de Leon Ave
234 locals recommend
Not only can you pick up ready to eat meals like lasagna, casseroles, salads, cheese, nuts, fresh fruits and dried, the space is fascinating as is the variety of items carried. Bring a jacket, it can be chilly, even in the summer.

Everything Else

The City of Decatur was voted "Best 'hood for food lovers" by Creative Loafing http://clatl.com/atlanta/best-hood-for-food-lovers/BestOf?oid=9290561
139 locals recommend
Decatur
139 locals recommend
The City of Decatur was voted "Best 'hood for food lovers" by Creative Loafing http://clatl.com/atlanta/best-hood-for-food-lovers/BestOf?oid=9290561
Extraordinary community garden. Stroll through the plantings, participate in a class, or check out the chickens. http://wyldecenter.org/
6 locals recommend
Wylde Center
435 Oakview Rd
6 locals recommend
Extraordinary community garden. Stroll through the plantings, participate in a class, or check out the chickens. http://wyldecenter.org/

Drinks & Nightlife

Limited inside seating but plenty outside. Great neighborhood hangout.
41 locals recommend
Universal Joint
906 Oakview Rd
41 locals recommend
Limited inside seating but plenty outside. Great neighborhood hangout.
Indie music where a few greats got their start, namely John Mayer.
85 locals recommend
Eddie's Attic
515 N McDonough St
85 locals recommend
Indie music where a few greats got their start, namely John Mayer.
shhh, its a secret venue behind Victory Sandwich. It may or may not be open at night.
Paper Plane
340 Church St
shhh, its a secret venue behind Victory Sandwich. It may or may not be open at night.
Comfortable surroundings with a decent menu. Just what you want from a bar.
16 locals recommend
Thinking Man Tavern
537 W Howard Ave
16 locals recommend
Comfortable surroundings with a decent menu. Just what you want from a bar.

Arts & Culture

Mummies and ancient artifacts in beautiful setting on the campus of Emory. Check out one of their, mostly free, lectures, AntiquiTeas, Museum tours, Gallery Talks or classes at carlos.emory.edu/education/public-programs/adult-programs
48 locals recommend
Michael C. Carlos Museum
571 South Kilgo Cir NE
48 locals recommend
Mummies and ancient artifacts in beautiful setting on the campus of Emory. Check out one of their, mostly free, lectures, AntiquiTeas, Museum tours, Gallery Talks or classes at carlos.emory.edu/education/public-programs/adult-programs
Sweet museum with a forest for walking. Close and worth a visit, especially with little ones.
443 locals recommend
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
767 Clifton Rd
443 locals recommend
Sweet museum with a forest for walking. Close and worth a visit, especially with little ones.
Gorgeous Gardens with seasonal exhibits, there are activities for children and a Cafe. In Piedmont Park, which is also worth visiting.
1221 locals recommend
Atlanta Botanical Garden
The Prado Northeast
1221 locals recommend
Gorgeous Gardens with seasonal exhibits, there are activities for children and a Cafe. In Piedmont Park, which is also worth visiting.
Well done Zoo with large enclosures organized by continent.
1175 locals recommend
Zoo Atlanta
800 Cherokee Ave SE
1175 locals recommend
Well done Zoo with large enclosures organized by continent.