During the last year of the five-and-a-half decades my mother lived in Athens, she survived a…read moreserious medical crisis and endured the sale of her longtime home and preparations for a move to my brother's city. A chaotic period, and when my brother and/or I were in town to help out with these exhausting and time-consuming tasks, finding quick, reasonably priced, somewhat healthy, and hopefully tasty food was challenging indeed. I unfortunately didn't discover Maepole until 2025, but it nicely ticked off those boxes. Maepole is basically a "fast casual," Southern-inflected "bowl" place, with a much heavier emphasis on the nutritious and fresh than is typical of traditional Southern cooking. You start with a base, just like at Chipotle or Cava--greens, sweet potatoes, or quinoa, etc.--and top with veggies or salads, and, if you prefer a protein, you can add chicken, pork, or tofu. Or you can just go full-on veggie plate. Top with a flavorful sauce; my favorites were the spicy avocado and lemon herb. My general impression of the food quality was that it wasn't quite at the five-star level some of the time--veggies weren't always cooked to perfection, for instance--but the general experience and value, as well as the bold flavors, argue for bumping this rating up to five stars. Plus, every time I think about Maepole, I sure wish my current city had an option like it.

First time here and recommended by a colleague. I was a little concerned about dining out in Athens…read moreduring a busy Saturday afternoon but fortunately the N Chase location is perfectly tucked away, distant enough from the downtown area. I was 3rd in line and pleasantly surprised + pleased. Think Chipotle meets Chopt (the salad bar ). Fresh ingredients. LOTS of mix and match options OR preset menu items. And just as many drink options, including locally made kombucha. I ordered the winter salad and low country plates. With the exception of the turmeric ginger dressing (a little too zesty for me) and the hoppin John salad (hoppin John OR salad ... not both ) EVERYTHING was delicious. I enjoyed the salad way more than I thought I would. The spicy avocado dressing is YUMMY! The greens were cooked to perfection - another shocker. The edamame crunch, tofu and crunchies were just as delicious. I will visit the Atlanta location just to try the fritters! A wonderfully healthy and scrumptious delight !

There are a lot of great places to eat and grab a drink in Athens, but The Place continues to be my…read morefavorite. The food is always excellent, the drinks are fantastic, and Caitlyn behind the bar makes an already great experience even better. I've been carefully considering the appropriate rating, and after extensive research, thoughtful deliberation, several drinks, and absolutely no questionable mathematical estimates whatsoever, I've arrived at the following: 5 stars. 57 if Yelp would let me. Fantastic place. Highly recommend. I'll definitely be back as I've been here 50+ times. I might even celebrate my 57th birthday here, if I make it!!!

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.

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.

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

Stopped in on a Sunday morning and it was not crowded so able to grab some tables for our group…read more The employee greeted us at the counter right away and we were able to place our order and get our drinks to sit and catch up with each other. The food came out in a reasonable amount of time with our large order and since it was quiet it gave us good time to chat. All of the food came out hot and prepared as ordered. The eggs were cooked perfectly and I enjoyed the waffle since it was more savory with the breakfast sandwich. My kids both loved their fries and sandwiches they ordered. Said the fries were cooked great and had LOTS of toppings. The chicken on the sandwich was also tender and juicy! They really also enjoyed their order. We were visiting the area and wishing we had one in our area as I could see this becoming a go to place.

Idk why but I was expecting a sit down restaurant. I'd had it saved in my list of places to check…read moreout but didn't really read through the reviews before going. I wanted a raw experience, not influenced by others. So I was a bit deflated when we walked in and it was counter-order setup but that's okay. There seemed to be only one person working. She was really nice and helpful but surely busy, which was fine, but as we were leaving the crowd started hitting and I wondered how well she could manage that solo. I could be wrong though, someone may have been in back and I just couldn't see. I ordered the Overhard Egg, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Melted Cheddar, Mayo Waffle with Spiced Tots (nice). Hubby ordered the Super Cluck with Maple Glazed Chicken, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Cheddar, Sriracha Mayo, Sunny-Side Up Egg. Mine was good, his was super yummy, just the right amount of heat and sweetness. Oh! I also gotta mention the REAL Vermont Maple Syrup. That's very much appreciated over corn syrup garbage. Nice touch! We both had regular coffees. I would've liked a decaf option, since I'm a bit intolerant to caffeine but I can drink it. The coffee had good flavor. I think maybe having the creamers in disposable individual ramekins is probably just extra work if not for to-go orders but that's whatever. It's a cool place and I can see why it's popular. The food hits and if I lived closer we'd probably frequent this spot. Worth checking out if you haven't been.

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.

Food was great, had the breakfast biscuit with sausage, scrambled egg, Swiss cheese and potatoes…read moreand aioli on the side. Service was great, lined moved well and didn't have an extended wait. Vibes were great, people were sitting outside and inside. They have a good sized patio area. Parking was accessible.

Wow, pleasant surprise in a home college town! It's been a while since I've been back, but after…read morethe game we wondered around for a place to eat and found South Kitchen + Bar. No reservation, waited in nice open lobby, seated relatively quick. Server was very nice, entire staff was hustling with purpose. Food was great! Tater tots for the appetizer. Kids burger looks to be an adult size and delicious. Kids chicken tenders are very tasty. Fries are legit. Salad was good. Nashville "hot" but not really was good! Definitely recommend and would go back when in town.

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.

the food was incredible! BUT the service was absolutely amazing! The communication, the options,…read morethe helpful advice when hosting 80 people ! the creative suggestions they offered to help source colored plates or colored napkins or bigger cups or smaller cups all at a very, very affordable reasonable price!!! There Is not enough space on this to give the review that they deserve. always dealing with real people we got into a really big pinch ( was absolutely my fault ) without hesitation They scrambled to help me ,to fix it ,to support me ! the manager could run the world !!!THE BEST

Tazikis's is fantastic. My office is nearby so I get to eat there fairly often. They are great for…read moreevents and always well organized. Thank you!

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.

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.

This is THE place. The food is absolutely delicious, the tomato soup is a MUST. All of the entries…read moremy family and I got were great, burgers were cooked to perfection. Fries were crispy. The raspberry ketchup was surprisingly good. Service was fast and efficient. Inside is wooded Bar vibes, kinda fun and unique to the Athens scene

Highly Recommended, Unfortunately Not Impressed…read more I visited Trappeze Pub after it came highly recommended, so I was looking forward to having a good experience. Unfortunately, my visit was disappointing for several reasons. I asked to sit outside because the weather was really nice. However, after being seated, I waited about 15 minutes before anyone came to take my order which turned out to be the same male host that greeted me. My server came to take my order and said I forgot about you. What made it more frustrating was that the restaurant was not particularly busy around 2:00 PM. Once my order was taken, I had to ask for basic things such as cutlery and more water. I ordered a burger and fries, and typically the server will ask how I would like the burger cooked, but that question was never asked. After finishing my meal, I eventually had to get up and go inside to pay my tab because my server never returned to the table. The food itself was fine, but the overall service and attention to detail really took away from the experience. When a restaurant comes highly recommended, expectations are naturally higher, and unfortunately, this visit did not live up to them. I hope this was simply an off day, but based on my experience, I left feeling underwhelmed.