Gigi's Country Kitchen

A great "dive" bar with a solid beer selection with cool music to boot. I was in town to see Wilco…read morebut saw a lot of great acts had played there/we're coming up on their calendar. A great spot to hang out at, I hope to catch a show there in the future.

The Union Is back, back from the fire from a few years ago & they have new upstairs bar, with neon…read morelights - really, yes really & new stage to hear great music & the pole is gone - from back in the day there was pole in the middle of the stage hard for musicians to play around & for fans to have good view of the band & now they have windows, yes can you believe windows facing Union street. The downstairs bar is well lit, very different from the old days, but they still have the best prices on beer in town. A visit to the Union is a must for Athens visit if you love good cold beer & indie music!

Spices of Life Gourmet Coffee

4.2(5 reviews)

0.5 mi

I came this morning for the first time and ordered a white mocha iced latte medium. Atmosphere was…read moreunique. Had indoor and outdoor seating. Coffee selection had variety and they had pastries, and muffins. Service was okay it could definitely improve.

What a pleasant find. I've driven by many times and wondered about this place. Finally had a chance…read moreto visit and loved it. Had the D'Orleans (their own hot coffee drink) and a chocolate muffin. Both were great. Folks were super friendly. Will definitely be back, next time for a sit down breakfast which I didn't know they served!

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Small seating area. About 5 tables

Eclipse Company Store

3.9(100 reviews)

1.3 mi

Visited this establishment once during a Sunday brunch and loved the environment. The ambiance of…read morethe place was cozy and welcoming. The customer service was exceptional. The food was really tasty and comforting, however my only issue are the prices of buffet. That's the only reason I'm giving 4 stars. (Plus I can't quite give 4.5, otherwise they'd get 4.5 stars rather than 4.) If it's in your affordability, I'd recommend stopping for a bite with your family or group of friends. (Note: The roasted brussel sprouts & little flaky danishes are DELICIOUS!)

It was my first time visiting eclipse. The atmosphere felt very homey and there was someone playing…read morelive music. The service was good seated quick on a high top and the server got our orders in fast and the food was out as well. The Mac n cheese eggrolls were new and interesting. Outside was crispy and crunchy and you bite into a soft Mac n cheese pieces. I ordered the my first rodeo sandwich. It came with chicken, bacon, jalapeños, and the side of vegetables for the sandwich lettuce, tomatoes, onion. The chips are their speciality homemade kettle chips. Those were savory and crunchy. I think they can do a better job with sharing daily specials for the food I know they specialize in beer but I did not try any. Server jumped quick into starting us with drinks. Especially for a tourist like me there should be a welcome since this is a very dandy spot to have a restaurant. So service was a 2/5 food was a 3/5.

Chocolate cale

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Miller's Chicken

4.3(113 reviews)

3.3 mi

They've been slingin' chicken for decades from Miller's on the West Side of Athens. They have a…read moremorning crowd of people who work with their hands loading up on breakfast sandwiches and then a steady stream until the 7pm close. So don't get a hankering for the best chicken tenders (each one is essentially a whole flattened breast) or the more old school offerings like fried hearts, gizzards, or livers. You can get those in bulk and you might ask who would ever...? My high school crew does once a year when the loser of our previous year's fantasy football league caters the next year's draft, that's who. The reason to go is the fried chicken but you can order skinless if you want to behave. They also sell biscuits and multiple sizes of cole slaw, mashed potatoes and gravy, and potato salad. You can dine in at one of probably ten tables and a surprising number of people do. But for me it is about a bucket and some sides for a picnic or that quick decision when plans to make dinner at home go sideways. Parking for 10 or so cars available in front and it is rarely full for long if at all. As a college town, Athens' restaurant scene typically caters to the students. And Miller's is definitely student friendly. But while the students flock to the latest thing (new Cane's on Court Street) the locals know that Miller's is Athens true chicken king. The family business has earned loyalty over the generations. And just know, if you are back in Athens looking for some chicken nostalgia in late summer, make sure you don't land on County Fair Week in August. That is the one week a year they are closed at Miller's.

Amazing fried chicken! Service was good and atmosphere just like a diner! Mac and cheese definitely…read moreworth getting!

Chicken Sandwich

5 piece chicken, quarter pound of each of chicken liver, heart and gizzard

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Millers is one of the best kept secret in Athens. Fried chicken, fries, chicken gizzards, chicken livers = Good Eating

Cutler's Restaurant

3.5(68 reviews)

4.4 mi

•$$$

Katie is the best!!!!! she was super attentive, sweet and gave us a terrific evening.read more

The food was exceptional. I don't even like alcohol, but their pear martini was superb. Their…read morewaiter was entertaining and VERY good at his job. Well done! The restaurant was elegant and I would recommend this place for good date. The Appalachian paella was *chefs kiss*.

Cutler's Sangria

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Brazen beef?

Stephen's

3.7(33 reviews)

3.6 mi

Chris was a wonderful bartender. Quick service, super nice, let us request a million songs. I would…read moredefinitely recommend this place and its great as a college bar. People hate expecting it to be a dive bar but in reality these college kids work their butts off. 9/10!

Great service, had a burger and a veggie burger both were amazing. Great spot for a grub and nice…read moreatmosphere I do recommend.

Veggie burger

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Jackie O's Public House

4.1(77 reviews)

3.8 mi

Jackie O's Public House is great for a casual beer in exposed brick dark high tops kinda hang…read more Jackie O's beer is a stout pillar of the Athens brewing scene. But I write today to praise the Public House for its private party hosting. We just celebrated a big birthday for my wife with 40+ friends. Jackie O's uptown is central, everyone knows it, and it has history for so many of us. In my case going back to the 80s when it was still O'Hooley's and I'd meet my Dad there Friday afternoons after school when he and his colleagues would kick off the end of the work week. It still plays that role for many in this college town. But back to the private party. Chelsea was a pleasure to work with, entertaining all my questions about combinations from the catering menu, deciding on open bar with cocktails, without, just beer and wine, ticket system etc. All are options depending on your crowd and your budget. We went full open bar and mercifully our friends took it easy on us in the 6-8pm timeslot we reserved the whole place for. We went with a combo of meats, cheeses, fruit, veggies that you can get at a per person rate minimum 20. We then also go some of each of the five pizza options. We had leftovers but not a bad thing. For dessert, we had the option to bring in our own cake, but instead tried their chocolate and snickerdoodle parfaits that went down very well. It isn't something you do every month or every year. But it really worked for us for a big birthday and we've attended a number of great work networking receptions there as well. And finally, as many know, Art Oestrike the owner of Jackie O's is a leader in investing in community and sustainability, delivering a creative and quality product and experience whether that is in the three Athens locations or Jackie O's on Fourth in Columbus. A business and team worth supporting.

Went to Jackie O's tonight with a couple of friends for the first time. I ordered the Appalachian…read more It was fine, but nothing to write home about. We got cheese curds to start. One friend ordered a Caesar salad with chicken and got a fruity vinaigrette instead. Another friend ordered a burger and they forgot the bacon. A third friend asked for his burger well-done, but it came out medium, also with no bacon. When he asked the server if it looked well-done, she said she didn't know what well-done looks like. He asked if she could get a new one so he wouldn't get sick, and she said she'd check with the kitchen. No apology. It took 25 minutes for the new burger to come out, and by then we had been there for over an hour and a half. When she finally brought it out, she asked if he wanted a box to take it home. Still no bacon on the burger. Also, no apology again. Overall, not a great experience. Will not be back.

Catering setup before the pizzas and the hoards arrived.

Fried Chicken Wedge. 10/10. No notes.

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Pigskin Sports Bar & Grill

3.6(68 reviews)

3.7 mi

4.5 stars. Probably in the top 3 hamburgers I've had from a bar and grill. Have to try the Mac n…read morecheese hamburger. We were the first ones in for lunch so I cannot rate the length of time for service; but the food came out quickly. Ambience was ok, typical college bar scene.

We went in the middle of June, so there was practically no-one there! We got a $10 burger deal and…read moregot to sit anywhere. I recommend the tots they were fire. The ambiance is amazing and packed on a game day, but switches up in the summer. Slow service for an empty restaurant however! I had fun

Fried Potatoes (Twist)

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Sol Restaurant

3.0(114 reviews)

4.2 mi

A good choice for a sit down restaurant in Athens. Have a variety of food and drink options to…read moresatisfy any of your cravings. It did take us awhile to be seated and served but the awesome bartender, Jonathan, kept the drinks coming quickly so I can't say we minded too much. We had ordered the margarita, beermosa, and Cuba libre-- all delicious and not too expensive. The endless beermosas are a steal! We ordered the buffalo chicken wrap and burger (unpictured) and both were good. Overall a good place for the price and will likely be returning!

Incredible food and service. CLEAN! After many years eating psuedo-mexican at Casa Neuva…read more(overpriced) came here and never looked back.

Sol Breakfast w french toast

Moscow Mule

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Union Street Diner

4.1(142 reviews)

3.7 mi

The servers are absolutely wonderful, food comes out quickly and is absolutely delicious…read more Absolutely a perfect Athens diner, recommend to anyone wanting breakfast or brunch in Athens. They have a burger & sandwich menu for the rare breakfast hater as well, haha

Rated as diner food and experience…read more It appears they offer their entire menu all day from what I heard. Menu is not overly large, which I appreciate. Little pricey appetizers, 10 dollars for an order of cheese sticks seems steep, but the rest of the menu is overall ok pricing. I felt like a turkey club. Husband got an egg breakfast and daughter order tenders off the kids menu. Their sandwich was good price and good size - built beautifully and tasted as it should. I only ate 1/2 because it was just very big. My husband said the tenders were good, he ordered a second order to go for himself and our doggo. Place is definitely a dated diner, but everyone was very nice and service was on point. Only side note... bathroom is right in the hallway so if your a nervous potty user... might wanna stop somrwhete before here lol

54 years ago we didn't have a good place to eat. Boy, now students do

Loaded Hash browns

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Sharon E.

7 years ago

Just picked this place because it was in the opposite direction of the university. What a great breakfast! Corned beef hash and English muffins. Way more food than we could eat, but delicious and fast , courteous service. read more

Lori S.

10 years ago

The coffee is amazing. The staff and owner were very attentive. Thank you for great food and great experience.

Cherikee R.

6 years ago

Love them always the best never disappoints miss my girls in there and owner is personable and so nice!

Jax W.

4 years ago

Love the food , the staff are so kind

Autumn B.

9 years ago

Always good food and great service

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