Foodie's Guide to Atlanta

Shall we come together and visit Atlanta's delicious foods? If you're a foodie who cannot get enough of mind-blowing flavors and or global cuisines, this place is just for you. The food scene in Atlanta is a fabulous mosaic of flavors from all over the planet, which makes this delicious adventure not only exceptional but also unforgettable. Whether you want to taste typical Southern delights or want food from another planet, Atlanta has it ready for you. Let us embark on a gastronomic excursion and bring the thrill of devouring mouthwatering dishes and captivating culinary experience! 
 

The Varsity

You won’t miss the opportunity to pass by this classical drive-in, based in downtown Atlanta, if you need to have real ‘fast-food’ and also wish to see how the city thrives. The cafe, opened in 1928, has gained a distinct identity amongst its different food items like the finger-licking chili dogs, crunchy baguette slices, and heavenly frosted orange drinks. Servers, welcoming you with a smile, come right away and ask 'How ya doin?, what would you like this time?' 'What'll ya have?'  Go for the savory sauces of their chili dogs, spice up with every bit of their signature chili from the secret sauce. Regardless of what you have been served as the main dish, if there are Golden Onion Rings on the list, then you should keep on tipping your taste buds until you clean up the plate. And also, don’t forget to try their fully whipped orange juice. If ever your mood’s at its low, what you can always take to make you feel good is an orange juice and so does the rest of the options available. Whether you're from the town and seek some kind of a tradition or you are a tourist trying to enjoy every minute of the historical milestones of Atlanta, The Varsity is the place that ensures going through all that is both delicious and astonishing.

Mary Mac's Tea Room

If you're looking for the experience of the former southern atmosphere and savory home-cooked favorites, then the place to visit is Mary Mac's Tea Room. This charming restaurant is not only 75 years old but also has been treating people to delicious classic Southern meals with a warm welcoming smile. Dishes like fried chicken have the irresistible taste, collard for warming the soul and the marble cake for dessert avow South cuisine. The welcoming climate with a good size for eating makes dining at Mary Mac's a loving place and has the same effect as receiving a warm hug from grandma. But come on in here now, and let your reminiscent taste buds go on a walk of memory! One of the first things that you notice when you enter this traditional southern home is the friendly staff dressed in classic southern attire, greeting you like they've always known you, with a warm smile wider than the Georgia sky. The menu exhibits Southern classics such as the fried chicken, collard greens, sweet potato soufflé, and the dessert extraordinaire, peach cobbler. Whether it is a dish of its own creation or imbued with tradition, every dish is prepared with meticulous care and served as the comforting, great-tasting south. However, the menu is not the only thing that makes the Mary Mac's Tea Room so unforgettable. It’s the mood – the comfy, warm feeling that makes you travel back to a childhood era.

Ponce City Market

Settled in a renovated historic building, Ponce City Market is an explorer of world texture. City Market is a place that consists of many tastes and experiences that offer different flavors and adventures. From homemade ice cream to globally inspired street food, Ponce Market invites everyone interested in discovering new tastes and savors the best the local and global cuisine has to offer. In the rooftop eating area, you have an opportunity of tasting aromatic food with your eyes wide open for the city panoramic views. And if you feel the need to relax all that feasting a little bit, aptly located at the rooftop area, you'll be pleased to find your favorite snacks while being treated with a splendorous panoramic view of the city. However, Ponce City Market is not only about food, but it’s all about the experience! The modern industrial design, the buzzing place, and the feeling of togetherness assemble in one to fill the air with warm, pleasant and tremendous sensations. It is a place where the past collides with the present making history blend smoothly into what is African of creativity and every bite a tourist experiences a history of Atlanta culinary heritage.
 

Buford Highway

Besides seeking for international food experience, Buford Owes is a spot to be for the experience. This energetic place is enriched by the colorful and rich variety of the global street restaurants serving foods from all over the planet. Whether it is a typical Vietnamese pho, scrumptious Korean barbecue or tempting Latin American dishes, Buford highway goes beyond being a one-track street. It is rather a treasure house of varied tastes and distinctive culinary traditions that are ready to be explored and tasted. While you are cruising Buford Hwy, be ready to be fascinated by the unique mix of cuisines that liven up the streets truly. Somewhere off the Buford Highway are examples of individual cultures of the area, each restaurant having its own ambience, airing different music and exhibiting apt hospitality. From the mouth-watering pho bowls to the glorious, red-hot platters of bulgogi and the exotic flavors and ways of Ethiopia, Buford Highway has it all. Come hungry and leave inspired by the unique and amazing culinary adventures you will have right here in Atlanta.

Staplehouse

Located in Atlanta's old fourth ward, Staplehouse is a fine dining must-try that provides a delightful culinary experience. When you enter the snug, you can't help but feel the comfort from the ambiance and the captivating smell of the culinary scribbles. The Staplehouse is not just a restaurant but a culinary triumph of art and passion. The menu is not constant as it reflects the philosophy that encourages seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and fiery flavors that hold onto the tradition of the South while boldly pushing modern culinary art. Whether it's delectable small plates or rich main courses, each dish is a masterpiece, carefully crafted to be not only edible but a sight to behold, setting your taste buds on a journey of gastronomic discovery. Dining out at Staplehouse has nothing to do with the only good food you should eat. Whether you're searching for a once-in-a-lifetime culinary experience or eager to unravel the reality of Atlanta's cuisine, Staplehouse guarantees you an evening of culinary masterpieces, community spirit, and unforgettable flavors, that will be etched deeply in your memory even if all your senses have been satiated.

Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q

A foodie's guide to Atlanta could never be perceived as complete without a mention of the city's famed barbecue scene. For the lovers of barbecue, Fox Bros. Bar-B- Q is a destination that must be enjoyed. Get ready to take a scrumptious, mouth-watering trip through the spicy world of the best barbecue in the South at Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q! At the center of Atlanta is a masterpiece of a smokehouse where meat aficionados and lovers of all things tasty go to find some of the best barbecue that has ever been smoked. Slow-smoked goodness befitting the boldness and uniqueness of the city itself. As soon as you enter Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q and your senses are overtaken with the tempting smell of hickory smoke, you will know that this is the place where a barbecue is not just a meal, but a way of life. A carnivore's paradise, the menu is a wonderland of tasty treats, with succulent brisket, fall-off-the bone ribs, tender pulled pork as the main attractions followed by the amazing sides that serve as the perfect complements to the stars! Whether you are a Texas-style brisket lover or a Memphis-style ribs lover, Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q is sure to include them on their list of specialties.

Food in Atlanta is an unmistakable gift that allows a person to cross thresholds and experience cultures first-hand. Imagine yourself on the most incredible gastronomic journey with an emphasis on the South's marvelous heritage food. What if you passed by the chance of a soul food lover and missed the best gastronomic trip in your whole life?