I hit this place because it was the highest and most rated lunch spot. And it did not disappoint…read more The bagels were so fresh and chewy and good. The ingredients were fresh. The service was quick and lots of searing. Def get something with pickles. The pickles were amazing.

Really cool place! I didn't utilize this shop back in the 90's when i was here for a year, and it…read moreshowed. Really good bagels! Loved the atmosphere!

When in Athens on a Monday and most breweries are closed we were hungry and thirsty…read more After going to Menards, Shade on State St is the spot. Good and prompt service by Shaylee T. and nice selection of thirst quenchers. Was a perfect way the relax before outside projects in the dirt happened. Stop here anytime and you won't be disappointed.

We were moving my granddaughter in for her freshman year of college at OU. We had a large group of…read morefamily (14!) and lunch on a Friday afternoon was busy but they accommodated us without a wait. The menu has so many unique food options and had an extensive gluten free menu and my grandson was able to have lots of choices too. Service was great. Our waitress stayed on point with drinks and checking on us. I'm sure we'll make our way there again. It was a great choice!

Me and my husband got lunch here after seeing a post about a hotdog museum. We both got the Dixie…read moreDog which is the basic chilli cheese dog and split a basket of chilli cheese fries. It was delicious, this isn't just your typical hotdog, it was so good and had a bite to it. The buns were toasted and chilli sauce homemade. The fries were just as good and the cheese and chilli layers through them. I everything was fresh and service was quick. The restaurant if full of hotdogs antiques and signs. Definitely recommend for a yummy and quick spot to eat.

New pictures from the latest visit to Athens institution O'Betty's Red Hot. Hot dogs and hand cut…read morefries lots of ways is the menu. Small shop mixing old times hot dogs kitsch and a burlesque theme for lots of red and yellow decor. As one does...

What a delightful surprise. My wife & I came here for lunch. We had the Thai rice bowl. The food…read morewas excellent. The pastries look fantastic (we did not order them). This is the type of coffee/bake shop you will find in Greenwich Village. We spoke to the owner who is a delightful woman & OU alumna. Why go to Starbucks or Panera when you have Fluff?

The desserts are the stars at Fluff. I can't help but get a fix of coconut and sugar with their…read moremacaroons. If you are a red velvet cake person, let me introduce red velvet cookies although don't know if that is what they call them. Something from everyone on this front but I rarely venture beyond the macaroons. The bowls with a heavy Thai influence include options such as a banh mi bowl. That's right, no baguette, just rice with a tofu option as well. Really good sauce and pickled flavor. Wish there were more veggies included as it a great taste, just wish more diversity in the toppings. Very casual dining room with tables for 2, 4, and a couple for bigger groups in the back. A counter in the front window gives you a great people watching perch on a key block of Court Street, the main drag in college town Athens.

Stopped in for dinner while dropping my son off at OU…read more I was initially skeptical of the ordering process but we managed to order the mountain of food that we wanted and it was all excellent! Portions are huge and served on a cookie sheet. The fries were hot, crispy and delectable. Prices are reasonable for the mountain of food you receive. My only complain is that the dining room was a little chilly in the cold weather. Every time someone walked in, we were blasted with cold air.

Excellent BBQ and burgers. Ordered catering for an OU grad party and they did a fantastic job…read more Highly recommend!

Easily the best pizza in southern Ohio. Very creative menu…read more We've had the super mushroom (my fave), the Philly, pepperoni, and the skeletonwitch (spicy). Their crust is phenomenal. Try the green chili jam!!! Service is fast. Only outdoor seating which with Ohio weather can be a pain. There's a speedway down a bit so order pizza then go grab drinks. By he time you get back - pizza done! They also have take & bake. We found it by accident first time then drive an hour back to have it again. It's that good. Full menu is not posted in the store so make sure you check the website.

As a college town, Athens has a plethora of pizza options. Avalanche stands out among this sea of…read moreslices. It leads for its creativity of combos, it leads for local sourcing of ingredients, it leads for its stall at the Saturday Farmer's Market with numerous bread options, and it leads for local ownership with deep commitment to investing in the community. The Super Mushrooms with diverse fresh mushroom types and ricotta and asiago cheese is always my go to even with lots of other tempting combos available in regular, gluten free, and cauliflower crust options in 10" and 14" size options. There is a table in the tiny parking lot for eating at the restaurant, but really this is for takeout or delivery. They do have NY Style and regular cheese and pepperoni slices available by the slice on walk in plus some to go salads and cannoli in the small pick up area.

Where to start? We pulled in and immediately discussed whether it was open or not ... it was dead,…read moreno lights on outside, the windows were dark and there was only one car in the parking lot during dinner hours on a Sunday. That should have told us something but we went ahead inside. We were told cavalierly to sit wherever we please since the place was almost deserted. We received our menus, and they looked okay (we did notice the prices were higher). We ordered mozzarella cheese sticks and meatballs for appetisers, an Italian and veggie sub, and a white pizza "to go" for later snacking. What a costly mistake! The meatballs were large and watery and the sauce so thick it wouldn't spread. The mozzarella cheese was passable for something out of the microwave. The salad arrived, very chintzy for the price. The subs were inedible. The bread practically cut our mouths- it had to be a few days old and very cheap. Made me think about the most affordable bread you can get for subs, but just warmed up in the microwave after it's become stale. The Italian was completely inedible - all the ingredients tasted cheap, bland and kinda "off." The veggie sub was mainly all cheap bread and a few sliced veggies, hardly any cheese or condiments. The place remained empty and we felt bad our waitress because we think she knew how bad the food was. $90 later (!!) we left feeling cheated and still hungry. Later that night, when we opened the "white" pizza, it was so bad it was funny. We expected creamy Alfredo goodness with spinach or artichokes, but in the end, it was a deflated pizza crust (paper-thin but somehow still greasy) that hurt your mouth, with the thinnest layer of cheese melted and tasting mainly like salt. We will obviously never go back and we can't not let people know! We're hoping this place closes soon so another, better restaurant will move in. We traded Lamb's Garden for this?

Not cheap but good pizza. But not good enough to go uptown to get one. Just when I get psyched up…read morefor Mexican pizza they bailed out. "Townes" eat pizza top

I came in for the first time to try this awesome coffee shop here near Ohio University. The…read moreatmosphere is pretty large and has several seats and tables. Good service and came out fast. I got the iced chai spice latte with whipped cream. They have a variety of pastries as well. Also great location!

A cute coffee shop who makes delicious drinks and even better pastries! Definitely a spot to stop…read moreat if you're coming to visit OU. I got a coffee and also an oatmeal cream pie. The coffee had a good amount of sweetener and the oatmeal cream pie was so big! Something you can share with a couple of people. The line was long, but I got my drink and pastry quickly so I didn't have to wait too long.

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!

I've never had such a bad experience at a subway before. The girl working there was rude,…read moreunhelpful, and snippy when trying to order. I ended up just walking out without getting anything because it was that bad of an experience. Never going here again or to subway in general.

It took me and my friend 47 minutes to get in and our food made. 5 subs were made including ours in…read morethis time. The worker was HIGH AS A KITE. She rearranged our subs and all the toppings piece by piece with her fingers dozens of times, counted the onions and peppers one at a time, burnt both subs in the toaster, and bagged and rebagged the subs three times. The experience here is always horrible, but, this was absolutely over the top.