Today is May 1 that's my birthday 79 years old and my oldest grandchild is graduating from Ohio university tomorrow so we drove here to Athens, Ohio from Frankfurt, Illinois, where we live, and my son came for the graduation also, and we were taken for my birthday to the purple Chapstick, which I've never heard of never been to what was delighted by both the delightful decorating place is really cute and Anna, our waitress made the day perfect and they had great food and a great dessert we ordered an appetizer of chips and they were good and salty and came with some salsa and then my wife and I shared a wheat potato pasta with which came with lots of vegetables and First. We have a dinner salad. He had a savory dressing and I had a strawberry vinaigrette dressing and then we cheered a piece of their wonderful chocolate cake and they poured me a cup of coffee. Everything was terrific. I highly recommend this place and you can see a picture of my wife standing in the doorway of their little private room. read more

Purple Chopstix - My wife in the private room we had for our small southern party group in the terrific little restaurant - New American Near Me - Athens, Ohio

Quaint little restaurant. Reservation recommended. Pleasantly surprised; ordered the recommended daily dishes the appetizer and the entrée were delicious well prepared, beautiful plating, and tasted wonderful. Would make a great date dinner. read more

Purple Chopstix - Bruschetta appetizer - New American Near Me - Athens, Ohio

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Great food unlike any other types offered intown. Unique decor. Parking. Beautiful outdoor dining area weather permitting!

A solid restaurant. All the food I ordered was good. I especially liked the Tom Yum soup. This restaurant is a little pricey. Nothing was "wow" but all was very good. I couldn't pick a favorite entree. We ordered Daisy Stir Fry, Sweet Potato Peanut Pasta, and Seafood Alfredo. You can bring your own alcohol (they don't serve any). It is $2 for using their glasses though. read more

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Amazing food. Always has lovely service! Has takeout and in person. Has inside and outside seating. Has great desserts. A go-to as a local. read more

Purple Chopstix - Chocolate cake with raspberry cream - New American Near Me - Athens, Ohio

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Pretty patio with stream running by, funky and fun art objects, creative menu, delicious food, great service.

Waited for 20 minutes to be acknowledged. The couple waiting in front of me said they had been there for same amount of time if not longer. They left and I left shortly after. I understand this is a small restaurant but at least acknowledge the people walking in the door. read more

What an asset to the Athens community this is. With a liquor license, it would be 5 stars but it's BYOB. That is fine if you are forewarned (now you are) and prepare accordingly. The missing star is no disrespect. Eclectic, as I've seen in some reviews, in a very good way. The food was excellent and the service was just attentive enough to be great. Friendly and homey. The inside is bigger than. It appears it could be so do not hesitate if the allotted parking out front is full. read more

Such a cute and unknown gem in Athens, OH! Love the partnership with Passion Works and all of the designs within the restaurant. Felt very homey, while also nature filled if you sir out back. Service was friendly and local. Great food. Had the Seafood Alfredo and the Chocolate Raspberry Cake. Would definitely recommend, and return! read more

Wow! What an experience. The menu was surprisingly unique. Crepes, seafood, Thai, Curry....Chocolate cake....delicious coffee.... This was a mind blowing experience!!! The food was super delicious. The flavors were bold but well matched. The cream of mushroom soup was superb!!!! The Daisy Stir Fry was delicious. The shrimp were cooked PERFECTLY!!! I could go in for DAYS. I can't wait to return!!! read more

Purple Chopstix - Daisy Stir Fry with Shrimp - New American Near Me - Athens, Ohio

The food was excellent! All dishes were very tasty and well prepared. The service was good and server was attentive. The ambiance was eclectic and the restaurant was low key. read more

Great eclectic place that's an asset to Athens. Good menu and it's BYOB. Always plan a visit when we're in the area.

Great costumer service, great food. After coming here for the first time last month, I have been CRAVING their Tom Yum soup basically every day. And when I say craving, I am pregnant so that craving is very, very real Typically you have to put in take out orders the day prior, but my dear husband called them and they made an exception to get me my delicious Tom Yum soup You made my night!!! Thank you Purple Chopsticks! read more

Purple Chopstix is very unique and its food is a testament to that. The menu is different each time I go, which is fun and allows me to try new foods. The staff are so sweet and helpful when asked about the menu and recommendations. The food itself is good, although it seems to take a while to make. Also, please be aware that this restaurant is BYOB!! As for ambiance, it's very lowkey and the decor is eclectic, which can be overwhelming, but it is overall very cute and a pleasant place to eat. read more

Incredible, fun atmosphere. I ordered a tom yum soup (one of the best I've ever had) and a curry dish. Enjoyed the food, would definitely try it again if ever I am back in Athens. read more

Purple Chopstix - Me enjoying a tom yum soup - New American Near Me - Athens, Ohio

Great food and wonderful service. I have Celiac's disease and have a tough time eating out without having problems with gluten issues. They are very careful and safely prepare my food when I tell my server I am gluten free and can not have have cross contamination. I have never gotten cross contaminated here. read more

Great place to dine just off OU campus. Dining area is made up of personalized small nook areas. The food is made individually so it takes a bit but it's well worth the wait if you're looking for a nice quiet night out, this is the place to go. read more

We ordered to go meals from Purple Chopstix after looking at the tantalizing menu and they didn't disappoint. We had the Seafood Crepes and the Creamy Garlic Tuscan Salmon and they were both excellent. The 3 of us had 3 different desserts, Lemon Poppyseed Cake, Key Lime Pie and Chocolate Cake, and they were all so yummy. We can't afford to eat out very often but this was definitely worth it. read more

This was a great meal and a great experience! Very artsy and interesting decor. Staff is very friendly! We will definitely be eating here again!! read more

Purple Chopstix - New American Near Me - Athens, Ohio

This meal was in the worst 5 meals of my life. Undercooked vegetables, unseasoned rice, soup that was unpleasant in every way, and spinach and artichoke dip with cheap tortilla chips. It seems like they don't care. If you cooked this at home you'd throw it away and start over before you'd feed it to your kids. read more

We love this restaurant. Every time I came to OU it was a not to be missed place. If you want a unique, fresh, healthy and delicious dining experience you have to go here. I also had my sons college graduation party here and they were perfect to work with. read more

First off I have to say that I'm compelled to give this place a 1 star, but only for purely selfish reasons. You see, I don't want this hidden secret getting out to the public because I may not be able to get back in due to the crowd. This place is the best restaurant I've been to in a long, long time. Three of us walked in 10 minutes before closing, we hit the gong to announce our entry and almost immediately someone appeared. We were informed that they mostly take reservations but they were more to happy to go ahead and seat us...reminder this was 10 minutes before closing. The decor of the restaurant was very eclectic and inviting, a place you'd want to hang out in while enjoying a good bottle of The young lady that seated us was more than friendly as she explained to us this was a BYOB/wine location and showed us around the menu as it was obvious we were newbies. I ordered the Tom Yum Soup followed by the Red Thai Coconut. Words cannot express the flavor explosion that awaited me, the perfect blend of flavors/spices was out of this world. Literally after every bite I let out an involuntary "mmm". Even though I was completely full after barely finishing every last bite, I had to try a piece of the in-house made cake. Luckily the 3 of us ate it due to the large slice. I don't care if you have no room left after your meal, you MUST eat the desert! Even though we were there way after closing, the staff made no effort at all to hurry us on our way. I even saw other seated after closing. I really hope no one reads this review as I would love to keep this my little Athens secret. It will be a stop for us on every trip to the coolest little town in Ohio. read more

Great funny atmosphere, great presentation, delicious unique foods. Sat outside on the bridge and watched (from a safe elevation of ~8 feet) snakes and fish swim in the river below. Got the sweet potato peanut sauce pasta (made vegan) and it was one of the best dishes I've ever had. Unbelievable spot if you're into eclectic adventures. read more

Purple Chopstix - Sweet Potato Peanut Pasta - New American Near Me - Athens, Ohio

It's rare to have such rude service in a small town. We did not have a reservation, which was apparently a big problem. Our hostess gave us attitude about that, and then after she seated us, our waitress said, "Oh, is this your first time here? Well the first thing you should know is that we recommend reservations. I see you at least knew that we are BYOB..." When we asked if she could put our champagne in the fridge for a while, we got a rude smirk and a, "Uhhh, sure." The waitress never made eye contact after that, and they ensured we felt unwelcome the entire meal. I wish they'd just told us there were no tables. The food was decent. The peanut sauce pasta was great, the salads were good. The crostini appetizer was offensively bad. The bread was cheap store-bought bread, not even toasted, with frozen corn and microwaved mozzarella on it. We won't be back. I'm not sure how we managed to offend them upon arrival, but the food didn't even make up for the rude service. This place isn't what it used to be. For these prices, good service should be required. read more

If you want an AMAZING brunch, this is the best in Athens! Ed Fisher does an incredible job with flavors to tickle all your taste-buds! One of the very few places you can dine outside and the decor is delightful. The service is always friendly (like you are family!) and down to earth. I love their dinners. The menu is small, but everything is delicious! Highly recommended as a fun and delicious time! read more

This restaurant is quirky and unique. The service was top-notch. The food was to die for. It is BYOB, but it was very nice. We sat on the patio outback and it was a perfect environment for my wife and I for our date. read more

It truly doesn't get any better than Purple Chopstix! The Sweet Potato Peanut Pasta is amazing, and so is the Yellow Curry. My husband loves the Red Curry and my daughter is crazy for the Seafood Crepes. Amazing service from Aysha! And you must try Ed's Sunday Brunch! This is an Athens gem! read more

Purple Chopstix - Yellow Curry with tofu and veggies. Delicious! - New American Near Me - Athens, Ohio

IMPORTANT:Call for reservations. It's worth it. Great food. Fresh ingredients. Intimate atmosphere. Sit outside if you can.

I finally went to this restaurant yesterday after having heard good things about it for months. I'm a sucker for Sunday brunch, and once I found out they had it there I knew I had to try it. While it seemed a bit steep at $15 (all inclusive), it wound up being worth every penny. The food was AWESOME. Gigantic omelets stuffed to the gills with the tastiest ingredients, fresh deluxe salads with homemade salad dressings, french toast with REAL maple syrup, wontons, samosas, fresh made from scratch biscuits with delicious sausage gravy (that was actually soysage! had no idea), extremely tasty yogurt with fresh blueberries and granola if you wanted it, cut fruit, shrimp, marinated veggies, vegetarian sushi, quality coffee with real dairy to put in it--let's just say it was hard to leave. The cheesecake for dessert was pretty good, too. The icing on the cake was the decor within. Passionworks is a local artist studio that assists developmentally challenged artists in creating and selling their work, and it appears that the owner of Purple Chopstix is a big supporter. The colors burst from every corner. Even the bathroom is beautifully decorated. Purple Chopstix has the feel of a family friend's cozy living room and I could sit there and eat and converse for hours, literally. I will be returning as soon as I can. Take note that brunch on Sundays starts at 11am and they seat until 1pm, and weekday hours are 5-8pm. read more

Very cute little Restaurant with a very cool Charm to it! It's defiantly not for everyone but I thought their homemade soup was delicious and worth the price! The food deemed to be quality and although it's not very packed it's definitely a place I would go to again! Excellent service very clean and so worth the adventure! read more

This place is awesome! The brunch is truly unlike anything you've seen before. It's an eclectic mix of Indian, thai, chinese, greek, you name it. It's served in a potluck style, with the best part being that you don't have to bring anything =P My favorite was the deviled eggs, which were perfectly seasoned. There isn't a set brunch menu, so you're in for a surprise on any given Sunday. My friend and I were visiting athens and this was a recommended place to visit. We were not disappointed. The atmosphere is intimate and the staff are very friendly and cheerful. read more

This will be a regular stop for us. W-S 5-8 Sun 11-1. Fantastic food. Full of great art. BYOB. Carry out is across the street :) read more

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Exellent food and service! Great atmosphere, in a very unique setting. Call ahead and byob ..... come prepared to be stuffed!

Today was the first time with in persion dining since the pandemic . And due to flooding there was limited seating. We were seated outside and it was very pleasant. Food was the same as before, very good. Service was a bit slow, but we weren't in a hurry and had a nice, relaxing dinner. read more

Sunday brunch. Staff welcomed us and they were just setting up the buffet. A very eclectic mix of various ciuisines all prepared and presented well. And they kept bringing more food! Hats off to the chef. Delicious. read more

Purple Chopstix - New American Near Me - Athens, Ohio

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Delicious!!! Quaint hidden wonder in Athens! Come when the weather is nice and you will not be disappointed with the view you have while dining outside. The food is prepared fresh, and you get so much for the price. Also, this place is BYOB, how awesome is that? read more

Stopped in while on a college visit to OU. The food is incredible and the atmosphere is super fun. Very friendly waitstaff. One of the best meals I have had in a long time. Would definitely recommend checking it out. read more

One of my favorite restaurants in town! It's such a cozy little place. I love to come with a group of girlfriends for birthday dinners and take over the back room. It's also a romantic place for a date! Several choices for outside seating too -- you can eat on the patio or even on a new deck across the creek! You will be offered the choice of Tom Yum soup or a side salad with your meal. CHOOSE THE SOUP. It is soooo good!!!! The Tom Yum is the best best best, spicy and flavorful. I am obsessed with it! It's always hard to decide on an entree, but I love the Bolivian al Gusto, the yellow and red curries, and the sweet potato peanut pasta. Their chocolate raspberry cake is to die for when they have it! I like that it's BYOB, so you can bring whatever you want! Oh, and their Sunday brunch buffet is also great. A wide variety of deliciousness. Mmmmm! read more

I've lived here for over six years, and yesterday was the first time I stopped by at this Thai Fusion/Latin American restaurant off of Richland Ave. An understated restaurant presence in the Athens community, Purple Chopstix does offer flavors otherwise absent in a fifty-mile radius. Unfortunately, the food is salty, sad, and uninspired. Red and green curries taste no better than a $3.95 offering anywhere else--in fact, much worse, due to the saltiness. My order of curry with tofu came with chicken instead--which was itself overcooked. The single server was nice enough to take it away, but returned with an undercooked tofu curry. Serves me right for complaining, I guess. Other dishes I sampled suffered similar issues, minus the rather serious protein mix-up. Tom yum soup and salads were good, however. But after six years of waiting, a tremendous disappointment. BYOB. Entrees $12-18. Open most days for dinner only, some weekend brunches. read more

this place was good and the outdoor seating is soooooo pretty and we came without a reservation but got seated which was cool cool cool and the food was good. kind of expensive but so gooooood yeah read more