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Amazing. The Greek omelet was something special. Not one bit watery. Packed with Greek flavors…read morewith a spice dusting that really impressed. The latte was perfect. The apple tart was delicious. I would suggest heating it up a bit. Service was friendly and prompt. Lovely ambiance. In a residential looking area off a main road.

This place is awesome! They have such a diverse menu and the ambiance is lovely. Great place to eat…read moreoutside. I had the Mozzarella Tomato Basil sandwich with a cup of Tomato Soup and it was all so flavorful and fresh! The BLT looked amazing and I definitely want to try that next time!

Front counter space

French toast (full, way too full) & quiche.

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The Table Bistro

4.7(209 reviews)

2.0 mi

Service was well done, and the food selections were tasty. I had the BLT, and my wife had the…read moreburger. Both were very well prepared, and the fries were outstanding.

Super cute space‼ Great ambiance and romantic spot with soft…read moremusic The service was great. The waitress was very friendly and knowledgeable The food was wonderful The tomatoe bisque was great. We ordered the crab cake which was delicious. My husband loved his Seafood Pasta. I had the special, Grouper with Shrimp with Beurre Blanc sauce which was excellent

The Table Bistro

Grouper & shrimp risotto special $29

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The Place

4.4(556 reviews)

2.5 mi

Super awesome chicken sandwich and fried okra!!!!! Excellent…read moreservice!!!! What PLACE am I at? Ohhhh The PLACE is the excellent!

Not a long wait on a Saturday night, drinks were good and service was good. Not too big or loud but…read moreloud enough where you can talk to your friends and have a good time. Dim lighting but games still on. Only reason we didn't do 5 stars is because his steak was over cooked but it happens! Would go back.

Upstairs

Fried Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich

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Southern Bruschetta

Lindsey's Culinary Market

4.6(20 reviews)

2.7 mi

Cute and quiet inside with outdoor seating available. Very relaxing space and the employees are all…read moreso kind and helpful. The food was amazing and flavorful. I don't visit Athens often but will definitely keep this place on my must visit list.

I was staying in the Hyatt Place and wanted a quick and healthy bite to eat for lunch since it was…read moreraining out. I actually attended UGA but I had never heard of this place before - perhaps because the prices aren't super college student-friendly, but I thought it was a nice local restaurant. They have several different kinds of chicken salad prepared, and I got the grape chicken salad in a sandwich. I don't think the bread is freshly-made but it was really good toasted. I selected a side of noodles which were also really tasty, which you can add peanuts to if you'd like but I opted not to. I also heard them talking about all sorts of desserts that they had made fresh that day. The entrance is really small so it might be easy to miss. They have tons of seating available so I'm sure you'd be fine if you brought a large group. They do also have internet but you have to ask them for the password. Note that I don't think this would be a good place to eat right now if you're trying to be cautious about COVID - no one's wearing masks and the food is out in the open.

Brunch!!

Desserts!

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My favorite noodles!

Marti's At Midday

4.5(123 reviews)

3.0 mi

Restaurant Week was a great time to check out some new restaurants. Staff was super busy but…read morehandled the crowds efficiently. These people know what they are doing in a crunch. I got my curry chicken salad sandwich to go with a brownie and drink. The food was great and you can't beat the prices. Go and support local.

Nice little sandwich lunch stop for sure…read more Enjoyable outside seating. It's that Athens feeling of enjoying outdoor dining for sure. Service was good. They bring your meal out to you, you are responsible for getting your drink there. Definitely be back for sure.

Opening Hours

Matthew's Favorite - Turkey & Garlic Aioli

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Tarragon Chicken Salad Nibble

South Kitchen + Bar

4.2(536 reviews)

2.6 mi

I stopped by to grab a to-go plate, and I have to say, this restaurant is SO cute! I absolutely…read moreloved the industrial loft vibe--it gives the place so much character. The service was really nice, too. I sat at the bar to place my order, and luckily, the bartender was vegetarian and pointed me in the right direction when it came to choosing what to try. The collard greens weren't really my favorite, but the tots and mac & cheese? Absolutely delicious! Those were definitely the standouts for me. This is definitely a spot we'll be visiting again in the near future. My only wish is that they offered a few seafood options, but there were still plenty of things to enjoy. Parking is a little limited, but the area is very walkable, so that definitely helps. Overall, super cute spot, friendly service, and some really good food!

I absolutely want to give this place more than 5 stars, and I would give them more but for one…read moremajor factor during our brunch this Sunday. As it is, I'd still give them a 4.75 stars for such a lovely experience. I would still say you NEED to eat here if you are here on Sunday! Just be warned to wear not slip shoes! They actually take reservations for Sunday brunch, so that's already a plus. When we were running a bit late, Indie was truly a joy to talk with, and she made the change without a hiccup! Once we got there, she was even more welcoming and got us seated in no time. Before I explain my concern, let me make it clear that we will certainly be back when we visit Athens! The location is so close to the UGA campus it's a no-brainer. There was plenty of street parking around, including handicap, so it's easy to get to. While the front entrance is almost hilariously plain and non-descript, the interior is really beautiful!! I felt like we walked into a The Great Gatsby. My daughter was tickled by the ever-changing ticker sign over the bar. Everyone loved the stained glass and deep colors. Even the bathrooms were like being at Grand Central Station in the 20's. And the food!!! We tried all the classic Southern Soul Food staples, and they did NOT disappoint! From the fried green tomatoes, to the shrimp & grits, to an enormous French Toast, they put their foot in it!! Bravo! I have to note that the fried chicken is truly crave-able--crispy, juicy, & flavorful!! The fried green tomatoes were cornbread crispy and delicious! Fair warning that they do have a bit of a bite to them, so check with your littles. We appreciated that they offered egg whites in any dish with eggs, but I wish there was a non-pork substitute for some dishes. There's a vegan selection, but it's just not the same, so we didn't try it. Maybe next time! I lived my goat cheese omelette, and the portion was big enough I got to take some home with me. Just wonderful food all around. The beignets were divine! And it ended up being my daughter's birthday dessert/app. And then we just kept ordering more. Cannot say enough great things about our server--and my mind goes blank because I wish I could remember her name!! She was great the entire time for our whole 9-top group. She kept the waters filled, she cleared plates along the way, she was welcoming and engaging, and we just all enjoyed being here because of it. While we waited for some of our party to arrive, we were directed to a beautiful lobby adjacent to the restaurant. Unfortunately, the floor was exceptionally slippery--like an oily kind of slippery that is not conducive to an 88-year-old using a walker kind of slippery. I was a little worried for my F & MIL. The elevator is so far from where we needed to be that it wasn't worth the risk, so we chose to go up the 2 steps at the front entrance. Luckily for us, everyone was able to move around with care this time.

Inheritor

Beignets

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Scrolling happy hour sign.

Panera Bread

2.2(106 reviews)

4.0 mi

Just ate here for a quick bite, I ordered the grilled chicken avocado blt with baguette and an…read moreeverything bagel with the honey something cream cheese. It was all fresh and delicious. The bagel was toasted well and the portion size for the cream cheese was perfect. The service was welcoming as I was greeted at the door and a calm ambiance. Not sure if there is new management but the poor reviews I read are not accurate in the slightest for my experience today.

Met some friends here for brunch after my nail appointment. I ordered the chipotle chicken, egg &…read moreavocado sandwich. My bread was cold and hard, after a couple of bites I gave up and trashed it. My hot tea was far from hot. Employees didn't seem to care.

Hearty Fireside Chili & Rustic Baked Potato Soup

Kickin' Grilled Cheese & Creamy Tomato Soup Value Duet

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New Sandwiches

Mother Pho

3.8(126 reviews)

2.4 mi

The food is delicious and the seating is plentiful. Recommend chicken pho, papaya salad, summer…read morerolls and a rice noodle dish with beef/forgot the name. This place is consistently good. The service is always friendly.

Food is amazing so tasteful and delicious. One you get there you get sat immediately, and service…read moreprovided in 5 minutes enough time to look at the menu. Besides food they have tasty boba milk tea flavors.

Wall art

Crispy Spring Rolls

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Front sign

puma yu’s

3.7(51 reviews)

3.4 mi

Really cool place. Great seating inside and outside…read more Service was really nice and gave great recommendations as a first timer there. Got three small place to share with a friend. The chicken wings were phenomenal, it was a sweet and tangy sauce on them that was great. The beef tartare was seemingly well prepared just not fully my taste. The GUI Chai was good and had a good crisp outside to it. For dessert, we got the mango and cream. Thought it would be ice cream but it truest was just a sweet cream with mangos in it. Was good though and would get again

My compliments to the dishwasher (I believe her name is Blake). Plates were incredibly clean when…read morethey came out and hopefully didn't need too much done to them after we were finished! First time here and the food was SUPERB. I absolutely loved the decor and ambiance in here - very cool vibes and SUPER friendly staff (Oliver took care of us and he was THE BEST!) Oliver made sure we knew all about the dinner menu and everything he recommended was awesome. Absolutely loved the wings and chocolate tart - the duck and shrimp toast were amazing as well. We had to try everything since it all looked so good! This was such a great spot to have a going away party for our friend - the vibes were great, staff was awesome, and the food was flat out amazing. I can't wait to come back and can't believe how long it's taken me to try this place. Thank you for your hospitality and amazing food :)

Dining room

Chicken Wings

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Cumin lamb noodles with a soft boiled egg and cilantro. Wow, hot pepper and a lot of MaLa Schezwan pepper.

McAlister's Deli

3.4(34 reviews)

2.4 mi

I ordered my meal with Avery & she was nice & informative. My order was messed up & left 2 items…read moreout. The manager Haylee was nice about fixing the issue but when you live out of town, you don't want to have to come back. We actually went to the drive thru and picked & that has gotten to be easier too because the previous store did not have a drive-thru here. 8/10

Our team had a working lunch and ordered McAlister's. I had the four cheese sandwich with sea salt…read morechips and their famous sweet tea. Everything was well prepared. I don't visit this deli often, but it has now become a lunch option.

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Hal T.

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3

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13 years ago

Basic cookie cutter Chinese take out, but freshly prepared above average quality. Better than most available in Athens.

Paul L.

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23

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10 years ago

My favorite Chinese restaurant in Athens. The owners treat me very well and they care about the quality of their food.

Mallory C.

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9

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10 years ago

Very good. We will definitely be going back. Mostly for the crab rangoon!

Anna F.

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1

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5 years ago

This place def gave me food poisoning. disgusting.

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The Athens subreddit seems to like Buddhas Delight. The location was home to a couple other Asian…read morerestaurants and the Athenians like the location and new owner. Proximity to Costco is a bonus so we decided to give it a try. This is not a traditional looking Asian restaurant, it has some Asian decor but it more reminds me of a United Airlines lounge. The menu is big but not huge and has all the things you would expect. Also helpfully the menu has descriptions of what you will get when you order. Even the standards are different from restaurant to restaurant so it is good to know how a new to you restaurant interprets, say, generals chicken. Also there are daily specials, check the board. We were seated quickly and our server checked bak frequently as the the owner. Ordering was quick and soon the food arrived. We ordered lunch specials (main, fried rice, bring roll, soup) and some pot stickers. The potstickers were correctly cooked, hot, and with a good dipping sauce. I will say though we should not have ordered them because the lunch portions are huge, so we did wind up taking some food home with us. Megan had the hot and sour soup which was hot, sour, and peppery. I had the egg drop which was bright yellow and tasted like an egg. The spring rolls were well cooked and tasty. I had the generals chicken. The sauce was great because it was not too sweet. The chicken pieces could have been larger and slightly less cooked. This was a large portion with plenty of good vegetables in it too. Megan loved her Mongolian beef which was tender, well cooked, and had a light and delicious sauce. Also had plenty of vegetables. The fried rice seems like the typical lunch special fried rice from a vat, but it was good. Overall I highly recommend you give Buddhas Delight a try!

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