My wife loves the glazed donuts and we buy some for our friends…read more Once or twice a month year round

I came here on a fun excursion. I've been told they're known for their donuts, however I tried…read moretheir wonderful pretzel which was divine and hit the salty needed fixing I was lurking for. Their service was swift. And their ambiance of a quick wagon transaction was nice and simple. Definitely recommend this wagons provision of salty and sweet goodness.

Wonderful waitress! Pleasant atmosphere and my food was good. The live music and eating outside on…read morethe patio was so nice during the current weather. I loved sitting by the river.

Love this place It's the center of everything. Generally…read morelive music playing, people watching, wonderful beers to choose from and a large chess board and a corn hole set too. Like any good Biergarten, it is the center of town. Love it here!

Yelp shows that I have checked in 22 times and have not reviewed Creature Comforts Brewing Co on…read moreHancock Ave?!!! I will rectify this today. Yesterday was Creature Comforts Brewing Company's 12th Anniversary. We have lived here since 2016 and have NEVER missed this party. Yesterday was no exception. I like to be first in line so I will show up early to get a table. We came prepared. I had charcuterie, chocolate and grapes. We were greeted warmly and checked on frequently. We saw ppl that we know. Beer World needs you. It is imported that you support your local craft brewery. In this economic downturn, it would be terrible if this independent brewer of excellent craft beer was not available to us. Show your love. Tip big. You will not regret it.

Customer service drove the 5 Star rating! Specifically the greeting from the person who was…read moresituated in the Creature Comforts store adjacent to the brewery. Store sold the known Creature Comforts brands of beer -including our favorite seasonal milk stout Kona Buni, logoed shirts and accessories and my personal favorite coffee liqueur - one of their newer products. The man who worked the register area also provided samples of products. He educated on content, processes to create and alcohol volume. There was never any pressure to purchase, just the opportunity to sample and experience the brand. It did lead to a purchase that was aided by the positive interaction from this gentleman and the ability to sample beers on tap in the larger dine-in area of Creature Comforts. I did enjoy the beers too. The outdoor area looked inviting, and will likely experience the next time I'm in Athens. Our visit to Creature Comforts was a great way to celebrate my Florida Gators men's basketball win over GA on their home turf!

We stopped in here on our quick visit to Helen after helping my family with a move to North…read moreGeorgia. It was a sweltering day outside and the A/C and cold beers were definitely a welcomed sight. The owner and staff we spoke with were so friendly and gave my brother in law (who will be close by now) the run down on upcoming Oktoberfest events and when the best times to visit were to avoid the insane college weekends. We had one of the most delicious pretzels I've ever consumed and I took precisely zero pictures of it because it didn't last long. Inside the shop is small but they have a big beautiful outdoor seating space with games at each table. We look forward to visiting again in the cooler months and checking out their sister store up the road.

This place was just ok. The outside was cute and lured us in. Service was average and more of a…read moreto-go place, not a sit-down place. You order your food up front and can grab it and take it outside. We enjoyed our pretzels and beer here, but wish we didn't have to wait inside for a while before getting our food (or that it could have been walked out to us). Prices were great for the location. Liked the string game outside (where you try to get the string on the hook). A great little stop for a quick, cheap bite. Not necessarily a place to linger.

This spot has potential but missed the mark a bit! Was craving for a nice good Bavarian Pretzel to…read moretry out as it's something that's a must when you think of German food. Gave it a try and felt like we receive nothing more than a frozen pretzel that was heated up and sprayed with butter in a can with salt sprinkled on top. Once I saw the butter spray can I knew. This local spot is more on the dingy and dirty side, inside and out. My experience while waiting for the order, while observing the interactions between the employees, didn't give a customer friendly vibe nor did anyone crack a smile. The funnel cake did look amazing as it was being prepared fresh to order. But I think if you wanna try a good Bavarian pretzel, might be better to try another local spot or restaurant as this pretzel was a large 10 inch one but was nothing better than a frozen store bought pretzel it seems.

I like my pretzels crunchy and a little knotty! Had to stop…read moreat Alpine Pretzels and try their 10 in Pretzel with cheese sauce. Twisty, warm, half salted and soft inside was the perfect pretzel for me. This place is small nothing fancy. They make the pretzels fresh and funnel cakes. Waited a couple of minutes and ate my pretzel at the outside seating area.

Great beer selection and outstanding brews crafted by the owner…read more The food selections pair great with cold beer and never disappoint. Highly recommended!

Good service, friendly patrons, funky decorations and smack in the middle of Downtown Lavonia. The…read morebeer was made in its style and tasted fresh. We did not eat but would comeback

Great service on my visit. Had a wonderful sandwich and ordered Brussels instead of fries. Oh my…read moregoodness!! The sandwich was great (and massive!), but the Brussels were incredible!

I don't know what the service model is at Akademia Brewing Company, but it seems to rely heavily on…read morecustomers fending for themselves. We started at the bar, where I was ready to order a couple rounds--until the bartender made it very clear that even one drink was already a burden. I've seen DMV employees bring more warmth and enthusiasm. Undeterred, we moved to the patio, where the host sat us and a waiter promptly delivered menus... and then executed a flawless disappearing act. Not a quick check-in, not a "be right back," just gone like we imagined the whole interaction. At some point it stops being bad service and starts feeling like a social experiment: how long will people sit politely before realizing no one is coming? I'd love to comment on the food, but that would've required ordering it. If the goal is to make guests feel like an inconvenience from start to finish, mission accomplished. Well done Matt.

This is a gem of a coffee shop, and I'm so thankful a friend selected it! On the day of our visit,…read morethere was an event happening that drew a large crowd. Everyone was incredibly friendly and welcoming. My latte was perfect. The rest of the party ordered food--pizza bagels--and had great things to say. There's an indoor and outdoor space. We chose to sit outdoors--a perfect way to spend a nice day.

My only coffee shop in Athens. Fun staff, great coffee. Classic ambiance. One barista always…read morefriendly, the other surly. I'm an early bird, so I'm usually there when they open. It's a spot for night owls also, I hear they have bands. I really like that they have an enormous map of the world on one wall. The decor is classic coffee shop chic, retro and eclectic. Spacious too. It's in a neighborhood, so it's perfect for me to walk over on a Saturday or Sunday morning.

Oh my! Top choice of locals for good reason. Come so hungry and then plan to leave so full. We got…read morethe sampler and made the mistake of trying to eat it all. It's enough for 4 people but the two of us went to town. I most recommend the garlic wurst and the gypsy pork for flavor but if you've never had rouladen then Bodensee's is great and authentic. As usual for me, the German sides steal the show. The purple cabbage, spatzele, and potato salad were perfect. The Erdinger Dunkle and francshicanner (sp?) were excellent drink pairings. I took a picture of the huge tray that came out to the neighboring table as well as our sampler on our table. Service was quick, thorough, and helpful for any questions. Definitely going here for German again!

We first visited Bodensee about eight years ago, and at the time we thought it was probably the…read morebest restaurant in town. Unfortunately, our most recent visit was a bit of a disappointment. What was once a quaint spot with outstanding service and mouthwatering food now feels like just another restaurant. The atmosphere was fine and the service was still good, but the food didn't live up to our previous experience. We both ordered schnitzel--mine with Jäger gravy and my wife's with Gypsy gravy. Mine was decent, but hers was noticeably different from what she remembered. She had really been looking forward to it and ended up quite disappointed. It wasn't a bad meal, but it definitely didn't recapture what made our first visit so memorable.