Great urban eats within a few blocks. Just like a food court with lots of mom and pop places

Quality/Quantity - What a cool neighborhood, no need to go to the "Mural Walk" a mile away. See other Yelp. So much art, murals, etc. See pictures. Plenty of good places to eat or drink also, see Yelp. Entertainment, events; see website. One event highlight is their Halloween Parade. BTW - I like these websites better: https://discoveratlanta.com/explore/neighborhoods/eastside/little-five-points/ https://discoveratlanta.com/search/?search=little+five+points#gsc.tab=0&gsc.q=little%20five%20points&gsc.page=1 Parks, etc. We did not visit. After Little Five Points, we walked to Ponce Market; see other Yelp review. And came across a bamboo forest, see picture. Atmosphere - See above. We only encountered an aggressive panhandler. But it was my fault for walking into an abandoned parking lot to see the art in the VERY back. Be safe. We did also see two guys (from different) directions approach another couple when we were going to the local Starbucks. See other review. Again, be safe. Service - Self service. Price - Free, also depends on what you buy, eat, or drink. Owner Comment - What a cool neighborhood, thank you. read more

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Little Five Points was a regular destination back in the 90s when visiting Atlanta. Favorite places to frequent were LFP, the High Museum of Art, and the Lowe Gallery. LFP is eclectic, hippy-ish, and back then had a Rocky's pizza location that we loved! I liked perusing the independent bookstores and vintage clothing shops especially Junkman's Daughter. It reminds me of a more walkable [and more quirky] Highland Park in Birmingham, AL. Give LFP a visit and engage your inner hippie! read more

Aside from the wondering homeless the place is a cool little spot. Plenty of shops and restaurants to eat. Everything is in walking distance just have to find a spot to park. read more

Came to Atlanta for a concert and spent my birthday at little five points. Had coffee there at noon, some appetizer and beers all around the little bars, and even found my birthday/concert outfit at the thrift stores there. I wish I could've bought oddities at the store there but I doubt I could've brought most stuff in my carry on. Loved this place read more

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Great little place with lots of things to do and see. Great restaurants as well. I will definitely be back!

I have very mixed feelings. I liked coming here in my twenties but I don't like this area at all now. Bohemian and counter culture. Reminds me of Portland OR. I felt safe when I came here two decades ago but I always came during the day with a friend or two. I bought a vintage hat from one of the vintage clothing stores here in March 2006 for a "Hat or Wig" party around St. Patrick's Day. My girlfriend was dating a physician, and she organized the party at his house not far from here on Monroe. It was a black velvet vintage hat, so I think that I wore it to a Halloween party that same year. read more

Covid review : Came in September and this area of Atlanta was poppin at night. So many cool bars and art and places to eat. Beware parking can be tricky and places can have long lines. Really cool artist and thrift shops. read more

We stayed in Little 5 Points over the long New Year's weekend. Had a great time exploring the area. Wonderful diverse community. Lots of unique specialty shops....more reviews for those later. Great food options! We spent the evening before New Years Eve there and all of New Years Eve there getting ready for an event at the Variety Playhouse. Lots to see and do. It is an expensive area of Atlanta.....4 stars, but I understand these local small business owners have to make a living. Really cool spot. We will be returning. read more

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Little Five Points is a unique artsy area along Moreland Avenue NE. There's a lot of street art by local artists. It's been described as "offbeat," alternative, hipster, and hippie. Lots of dining places and shops. There's a bus stop there if taking MARTA and close train stop. read more

Love the vibe of the area. Easily accessible by Marta. Wish there were more shops and restaurants.

I cannot visit Atlanta without hanging out at my college favs. It's great to see how this neighborhood has grown but still remains a landmark. I see new visitors, but also crowds my age checking out their favorite memories of the past. read more

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L5P has been my neighbor for sixteen years and has changed quite a bit in that time. It had changed even more before then, apparently. The latest version is a vibrant, still-funky shopping and eating destination that remains somewhat threatening to those who come from nicer, more suburban settings. If it's your thing, there's plenty to do here. People watching is pretty fabulous. Cool shops like Junkman's Daughter and Crystal Blue. Taverns - plenty of taverns. Lots of food choices from the more mainstream Front Page News to the city-best Wrecking Bar brewpub, to the iconic Elmyr and Vortex, and on and on. The Variety Playhouse. The best pharmacy in the city (I'm biased). Lots of stuff. Try it on for size. read more

Little Five Points - Very early morning - L5P deserted. - Local Flavor Near Me

Super fun and eclectic area with different shops, restaurants, murals, and characters. Great way to spend a few hours checking out thrift and vintage stores, record stores, and other random places. read more

Cool,Funny and vibrant hipster neighborhood that must definitely be your check list when you are in Atlanta. If you love funky hoods, this place will be an awesome experience with lots of wall murals,Tattoo shops, local coffee shops and fun restaurants. Pros: -------- Artistic Hood Vibrant Local Coffee shops Easy access to downtown Street Parking Wall murals Cool Food Spots Cons: ---------- Might be little sketchy at night . I would definitely suggest this spot.Try it yourself and have fun. read more

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It was so amazing 20 years ago. It was like a second home. It was more of an eclectic and bohemian village full of artists, Afro-Carribean hippies and goth kids. It is now much pricier and all hipster. There were always homeless vagrants in L5P, but now their vibe is more aggressive and overwhelming. I almost got mugged there by 2 useless vagrants. The charm of the very quirky shops, pubs, and restaurants has changed quite a bit over the last 10+ years. My fav haunts were Elmyr, Vortex, a cool Balinese shop with hand carved furniture, and an eclectic market that sold everything from Shea butter to amazing veggie burgers. I'll still go, but it just isn't as awesome as it was from the late 90's thru the early 2005-ish. read more

If you like the hipster vibe then this is the area is for you. The shops here are unique, colorful, and fun. Food: Vortex is here along with Little Five Points Pizza. Both are really delish. Shops: There's a cool records place that's fun to browse. Psycho Sisters is a nice little boutique/consignment shop. These aren't usually my scene, but the price ranged from $3 to $18 on average. You can deal on prices on some things as I overhead a convo while in the dressing room, well, booth I should say. There were hooka shops and even a Native American shop. Just so you know, parking is free on Sundays and holidays. read more

In A Nutshell: -Little 5 Points is the so-called "Haight-Ashbury" of Atlanta and I wouldn't compare it to SF bc it's still developing. -It's definitely not as crowded either. -You can find a few indie shops and bars, but not many. Overall, I'd put it on the level of another hipster town - Portland. Cool to chug some IPAs but still growing to be worthy of a better review. read more

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Went on a Tuesday in the afternoon. Very little was open. Do you like crystals? Funky vintage clothes? Old records? Smoking pot? Health food store whose prices being higher than Whole Foods is nominally made better by the fact that your money isn't going to Jeff Bezos? Then you might find something you like here - but It's only about 2 blocks long. If you're an out of town tourist and like me come from a major metropolitan area, then I would say skip it unless you truly have nothing better to do. If you're thinking it's a hipster area so you'll get dope artisanal farm-to-table Foods and Artisan markets, you are very wrong. read more

Little 5 is fun. It's the grungy and strange, with a little hipster mixed in. Place to find odd shops, record stores, comics, some fun nightlife, tattoo parlors, and a bit of Atlanta culture. I feel like it's also a bit of a tourist draw. Before I ever moved to Atlanta everyone also said "go check out little 5!" In October they have the Little 5 Halloween Parade which showcases a lot of the eccentricity that is L5P. If you're feeling burgers, you can find another Vortex here, along with a Junkman's daughters for collectors of odd or weird trinkets. Along the strip there is plenty of shopping to be had and restaurants. It's a small area though and easily walk-able. A lot of homeless all seem to congregate here at points, but for the most part not a terrible area to explore on foot. Parking has never been terribly great, but you can find a bit of street parking on back roads. read more

I have to say when I first moved to ATL little five was my lost island of mystery and adventure andddd it still is! Each time I go I discover a little something new and interesting. You can visit just simply for the street art, to find new eats or even to do a little unique shopping. The parking is usually free flowing, but can get a bit tricky on an event or weekend day. This place is surely a must visit landmark that doesn't get old. read more

Little Five Points is a trendy and hippy village, suitable for the young and adventurous souls. The little "town," if you will, is made up of tattoo parlors, cafe's, boutique shops and populated by tourists and locals alike. If you are looking for a place to take a nice stroll in Atlanta, good place for coffee and/or a quick bite while getting a taste of the hipper part of town, this is the place to be! read more

Raised a bus ride away from New York's Greenwich Village, and having lived in the heart of Cleveland's Coventry Village-- both "in the day"-- I've always enjoyed the gritty, funky, colorful and consistently surprising vibe of America's "bohemian" meccas. While most are now gentrified and sanitized, our San Francisco vacation a few years ago was highlighted by a pilgrimage to Haigh-Ashbury. Still true to its 1967 to 1980 roots, Atlanta's Little Five Points isn't quite the Haigh, but comes closer than most. There are cool low-keyed eateries, shops and bars in every direction, moderate disrepair and makeshift patches, and an enjoyable human-scale streetscape. People from all walks of life congregate on the narrow sidewalks and venues, each drinking in a (somewhat) undisturbed experience of life in a much simpler time. Sure, there are panhandlers and hustlers, homeless and drunks; each an unfortunate reminder that even a simpler time was hardly carefree. "Keeping it real" is, after all, a subjective perspective-- one which doesn't appeal to everyone. Yet, whether old school "bohemian," more contemporary "hipster," or somewhere in-between, there seems to be an edgy yet sufficiently rich urban fabric in LFP to attract an interest from most. Our favorite streetscape was unquestionably the sharing of a building by an Atlanta Police substation and a medical marijuana shop. Definitely one of the more memorable stops in a vacation which had no shortage of interesting and worthwhile destinations. It was a bit of a hike from the Inman Park MARTA station, and there may be closer stops, but a pleasant walk on a hot, but beautiful day. read more

For a small community, Little Five Points has so much to offer. It has grown and over the years it seems to draw in different crowds. I am in love with this place! Little Five Points is a district on the east side of Atlanta, Georgia. 2 1⁄2 miles east of downtown. It's described as Atlanta's answer to Haight-Ashbury, a melting pot of sub-cultures, and the Bohemian center of the Southern United States. Little Five Points is renowned for its alternative culture. Two independent bookstores (Charis Books and More and A Cappella Books), a skateshop staffed by some pro skateboarders (Stratosphere Skateboards), record stores (Criminal Records,Wax'n'Facts, and Moods Music), coffee shops (Java Lords, Aurora Coffee, Starbucks), a health and wellness center (Sweetgrass Wellness Spring), new and used clothing stores (Rag-O-Rama), novelty shops (Junkman's Daughter), a new-age shop (Crystal Blue), a locally owned credit union (BOND Community Federal Credit Union),a natural foods store (Sevananda Natural Foods Market), an independent pharmacy, and independent record labels (DB Records) and Shut Eye Records & Agency, three theaters (7Stages, Dad's Garage Theatre Company, and Horizon Theatre), a major music venue (Variety Playhouse), a community music school (The Little 5 Points Music Center), a smoking store (42°), and several local restaurants and bars. Little Five points is home to the Little Five Points Halloween Festival, which takes place every year on the Saturday of Halloween. Local vendors sell arts and crafts and the highlight of the celebration is the Little Five Points Halloween Parade. The parade features local celebrities, bikers in costume, live music, hearses, several local marching bands, and many parade floats that are put together by community action groups and local businesses. Little Five is also the host of Little Five Fest, which is an annual music festival featuring 50-100 local bands spread across multiple venues. Street metered parking or parking lot (pay at booth). A must visit if you are ever in the Atlanta area. read more

Not a review of any one business or spot in L5P but this is a must see place for locals (even you folks up there in Alpharetta who love to sight see in town) and out of towners. If you can make it in October for the Halloween parade, you're in for a treat (see what I did there?). This place has something for everyone - power drinkers, craft beer snobs, homeless folks, transient homeless folks, artists, tattoo seekers, those in the market for three bottles of wine for $9.99. Running low on gas and marijuana paraphernalia? One stop shopping awaits you urban warrior! Parking is en quantité limitée so bring your Schwinn or your fixie or just don your flip flops and walking stick. This is a great place to get hit by a texting motorist too so if that's your thing, you are in luck! Just get a few stiff drinks in you first so that giant SUV feels like a big fluffy pillow lulling you into a deep sleep. Good drinks, good food, endless entertainment, no parking and dangerous for anyone under 6 feet tall, L5P is neither little nor are there five points, so whatever. read more

When I was in high school in the late 1980's and college in the early 1990's, I could think of no cooler place to hang out than Little Five. It was gritty, it was full of hippies, it was most definitely edgy and possibly borderline sketchy. Nowadays the hipsters may be giving the hippies a run for their money but L5P remains a super fun place to spend your time. And all these years later, it looks like the more things change, the more they stay the same. I'm happy to see that several local favorites have stood the test of time: The Vortex Junkman's Daughter Crystal Blue Savage Pizza Euclid Avenue Yacht Club Wax n Facts Zesto And my favorite indoor music venue in Atlanta, Variety Playhouse I love seeing those places still going strong! So come, shop, eat and people watch in Atlanta's funkiest and most unique neighborhood. read more

First time here and I thought I'd spend an hour after I ate. Wound up spending 4. Very cool and diverse spot.

The first time I ever visited Atlanta was on a road trip with a friend from Los Angeles to Florida. We stopped in Atlanta on a whim instead of heading straight to Florida and ended up in Little 5 Points. After days of seeing just road and missing the city and lights we were so happy to find the little gem that is Little 5 Points it was the closest thing to home that we'd seen in days! It reminds me so much of my hometown Venice, CA. Tattoo & piercing shops, crystal/spiritual shops, thrift/vintage shops, pizza, natural market, even down to an American Apparel and no free parking -just like home. A year later I was living about 5 minutes away with that same friend from the trip, so you could say we really enjoyed it! read more

Little five points is one of the hippest places in Atlanta. It was even when I used to live here, and more so now. You got good eats (vortex) great stores "junkmans daughter" bookplaces "Charis books." And, when your there and need to be pampered in anyway (manicure, pedicure, skin care, etc), Salon 5 is a must!!!!! Love it all read more

Just drove thru Little Five recently, after not being in the area for ages. It looks more than a little different than I remember it being in the 90s. Of course, with virtually every place in the world loosing its edge and becoming more corporate, I reckon this funky slice of ATL retains a considerable amount of charm. I hear from locals it's still one of the better areas for going out. I also hear that it's a helluvalot more expensive to live there than I could have ever imagined. I was glad to see the Star Bar was still there but sad to see Rocky's Pizza ain't no more (although there's another pizza joint in the same location). Is Bridgetown Grill still there? I loved that place were I was around. read more

This area is reminiscent of hipster havens like Williamsburg (Brooklyn) and Deep Ellum (Dallas). Perfect for those seeking to soothe their painting and folk art fix! read more

First visit to Atlanta. Looking for shops and came across this. It more of a hipster pot culture, kind of place. There's a medicinal pot store there. Not much by way of contemporary adult shopping. From the view point of age late 30's - 40's from NYC. A couple of pub style places to eat. Ehh pass .. read more

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My favorite little eccentric pocket of Atlanta. If you never been here its a fun hipster neighborhood with plenty of great restaurants and cool shops. There are plenty of murals painted around the area which adds to the aesthetic of the area. If you want to find a nice hipster area come to lil 5 and also check out the Vortex. read more

I dig little 5. It's got plenty of charm, both in the storefronts and those who visit it. You'll find innumerable bums nestled between buskers and hippies, and bearded hipster folk and tatted up 20-somethings weaving through the record stores, tattoo shops, and clothing stores. Homeless people and transient folks will ask you for money, but they won't chase you down the street like they might do in downtown Atlanta or, hell, even SF. It's a great place for "the counterculture" to hang out, but they aren't really weird like they once were. "Weird" has been cool for some time now. It's a very chill neighborhood that caters to the free spirit. You'll find decent grub like the Vortex and the Porter, and of course a smattering of gastropubs and bars. You can buy records from Criminal (better for new records) or Wax 'n Fax (better for old records) here. Criminal also has a good selection of comics and graphic novels, and they often have bands come and do intimate performances in their space. Some overpriced and interesting thrift store-eque finds can generally be found at Junkman's and Clothing Warehouse. Plays, musicals, comedy acts, and musical artists can be found at Dad's Garage, Horizon. And 7Stages, making this place a fun and easily walkable area to hang out after a date or chilling with friends. Even though parking is charged at the Vortex, if you know where to park, you can easily find free side street parking. Basically, there are a bunch of neat local businesses down here, so if you like eating, books, records, comics, or thrift stores, there's something for you down here. read more

Don't let this hippie/hipster hot-spot intimidate you, this is a great place to pick up a unique gift for a friend or do some vintage thrift store shopping. lots of food and coffee options too... love this area! read more

Love this place reminds me of "Thayer street " back in my hometown Providence very artsy !

This is a hipster paradise, if there ever was one. I traveled to Atlanta from NH and read about this place on Yelp, then researched more on Google. There are tons of cool, vintage secondhand shops, tattoos parlors and restaurants to visit. Word to the wise: Do not come here with kids or research the restaurants before you go! Most of the places are 18 or 21+ due to smoking being allowed indoors and we had an 11 month old with us. We had a hell of a time finding a nonsmoking place and opted for outdoor seating. You also have to pay to park but luckily you can walk to everything. Being that I'm not familiar with Atlanta at all, there is also quite a few homeless people lurking around and intimidating passer bys especially near the "park" between Moreland Ave and Euclid Ave NE. At least six people came up to us and asked us for money, cigarettes, food, etc. It was just obnoxious. At one point, two people were screaming at each other and we were worried they would be physically fighting any minute. Where I am from, if there was that many people, there would be at least one or two police officers patrolling the area but we didn't see even one. Despite that, there are some very cool people that play music and even sell artwork and paintings on the street. read more

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I wen to L5P with my girlfriend. We had a blast. There are shops full of neat trendy, out of the ordinary, and just plain cool stuff. They have a few smoking shops, a shop that sells authentic Native American jewelry. For those who enjoy the more urban scene they have a few shops for you too. I encourage anyone who is visiting or living in Atlanta and it's surrounding areas to visit. It's easily accessible by arts. You don't even have to wade gas! read more

Little Five Points provides a collection of unique shops, restaurants and music venues that make it a popular destination for folks within and outside of the Perimeter (I-285). The Vortex Bar and Grill (great burgers), Criminal Records (music, etc), Junkman's Daughter, independent bookstores, and other independent businesses can be found in this area. read more

Little Five Points is a nice place to find coffee shops (NOT Starbucks!), music shops, art galeries, nice people, good icecream.... a wonderful place to wander around and enjoy a sunny fall afternoon in Atlanta! read more