Because they’re that good.

The best restaurants and spots to eat in Atlanta.

A compiled list from myself and loved ones who are all or were Atlanta locals at some point or another.

BIG SOFTIE – 66 Georgia Ave SE

Soft-serve ice cream

Favorite flavor & topping combos:

chocolate soft serve w/ chocolate hardshell & chocolate cookie crumble

vegan oat vanilla w/ cornflake streusel & sprinkles

CHEBA HUT – 800 Marietta St NW STE A

Sandwiches & subs

Favorite orders:

Kali Mist on garlic bread

White widow on white

Pacific Blue on white

Griefo on garlic bread

FRIDAY HASHCAN!!!!!

JALISCO – 2337 Peachtree St NE

Mexican

Favorite orders:

The off-menu ‘Jimmy Special’ (chicken burrito, green salsa, and extra cooked please!)

queso with jalapenos

bean enchilada w/ a side of rice

quesadilla with grilled chicken

chicken soup

huevos rancheros (lunch only)

Bistro Niko – 3344 Peachtree Rd NE

French

Favorite orders:

white bean soup (winter item) w/ escargot

gougères

mushroom & truffle essence flatbread

fries with bearnaise sauce on the side

steak au poivre

their fish of the day

chicken paillard

lemon drop martini

chocolate sundae

RUMI’S KITCHEN – Colony Square (pictured), Sandy Springs & Avalon

Persian

Favorite orders:

labne

lamb hummus

chicken barg

adas rice

roasted salmon

Tehran mule

THE WHITE HOUSE – 3172 Peachtree Rd NE

American breakfast & Greek lunch

Favorite orders:

The ‘Presidential Breakfast’

grilled cheese

chicken and biscuits with country gravy

french toast

egg & cheese biscuit (THEIR BISCUITS!!!!)

BLT

chocolate milk

HOUSTON’S – (West Paces location is superior)

American

Favorite orders:

spinach and artichoke dip (DUH)

extra dirty martini

pan seared ahi tuna salad

Scottish salmon

famous French dip sandwich

baked potato

Thai noodle salad

NUEVO LAREDO – 1495 Chattahoochee Ave NW

Mexican

Favorite orders:

spicy house marg (the best one in Atlanta IMO)

2 steak tacos w/ a side of rice and beans

flautas

chicken enchiladas

just rice & beans

ANTICO’S – 1093 Hemphill Ave

Pizza

Favorite orders:

Margherita

Dia Vola

Topping cups: 1 with just olive oil and parm, another with Calabrian chili paste, garlic, olive oil & parm

w/ a can of CocaCola from their fridge

KYMA – 3085 Piedmont Rd NE

Greek

Favorite orders:

any of their martinis

assortment of Greek spreads

meze w/ octopus, Greek fries, tomato salad, lamb pie & dolmades

fish of the day (IF ITS MONKFISH YOU HAVE TO GET IT)

The Mykonos Platter

STORICO FRESCO – 3167 Peachtree Rd NE Suite S

Italian

Favorite orders:

squash blossoms (seasonal)

calamari

meat & cheese board

datteri salad

cacio e pepe

chitarra arrabbiata

an espresso tini

1/2 off bottle of wine Monday’s

burnt ricotta pie

CYPRESS STREET PINT & PLATE – 817 W Peachtree St NW

Tavern food

ll-time favorite order in this exact order:

1. $3 house beer

2. pub fries

3. another house beer

4. southwest salad w/ white balsamic vinaigrette & crispy buffalo chicken

Bon Appétit!

💘 Hanna