The classic Hawthorne Drugs Soda Fountain expanded into a cute eatery. Menu : Many of the soda fountain’s favorites have stayed. For breakfast, order a breakfast sandwich or check out the display case for the daily selection of homemade breads, including muffins, scones, bagels, biscuits, toast and cinnamon rolls. Salads, hot dogs, homemade soups and sandwiches for lunch. $
Espresso Royale Caffe 297 E. Broad St. • 706-613-7449 File Under : Coffee Houses and Bakeries. Features : TakeOut, Outside Seating, Wi-Fi, Checks/CC. Hours : Mon.–Fri, 7 a.m.–11 p.m. Sat.–Sun, 8 a.m.–11 p.m. The Look : Local artwork adorns the walls of this snug spot ideal for reading or studying. Menu : A full selection of coffee, espresso, tea and hot chocolate, as well as smoothies, Polar Freezes, Italian sodas and juices. Many homemade baked goods and sandwiches to choose from for accompanying your beverage. $
Etienne Brasserie 311 E. Broad St. • 706-850-8008 www.etienneathens.com File Under : Something Different, Bars. Features : Full Bar, Outside Seating, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 Days. The Look : New French restaurant with a rustic, yet sophisticated feel. Menu : Traditional French dishes such as duck confit, escargo, coq au vin (marinated game hen, smoked bacon and wild mushrooms) and filet au poivre (beef tenderloin prepared with a cognac peppercorn sauce). Affordable lunch options include hamburgers, homemade crepes, salads and steak frites. Drinks : The bar, which extends its hours long after dinner, features an extensive list of specialty beers and focuses on liquor and French wines. $$$
Fahrenheit 321 E. Clayton St. • 706-227-2007 File Under : Bars and Clubs. Features : CC. The Look : Dance beneath the disco ball, take a seat at the bar and watch one of the five TVs or play a game of pool upstairs. Drinks : A sign above the bar proudly claims “Our house wine is Jagermeister.” Nightly drink specials.
Farm 255 255 W. Washington St. • 706-549-4660 www.farm255.com File Under : Something Different, Bars. Features : Live Music, Reservations, Take-Out, Outside Seating, Catering, CC. Hours : Lunch (Farm Cart), Mon.–Fri. Dinner, Tu.–Sun. Sunday Brunch. The Look : Farmhouse chic in a 1930s building with a lofted ceiling, open kitchen, large outdoor patio and communal picnic tables. Live music several nights a week. Menu : Offers a farm-to-table experience serving only local, seasonal and sustainable food sourced from Full Moon Farms and Moonshine Meats. The cuisine is a fusion of Southern and Mediterranean influences (shrimp & grits, pappardelle, charcuterie) and all meat comes from grass-fed animals. The Farm Cart, a street cart serving up items like burgers, salads and sandwiches, is open weekdays on the patio for lunch. Drinks : The bar, which stays open past dining hours, has an admirable selection of draft and bottled beer with a focus on microbrews and high-gravities. Seasoned bartenders will gladly walk you through selecting the perfect wine or mix you a specialty cocktail. $$$
Fatz Café 4115 Lexington Rd. • 706-425-8780 www.fatz.com File Under : American. Features : Full Bar, Take-Out, Catering, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. $$
Five & Ten ‰ 1653 S. Lumpkin St. • 706-546-7300 www.fiveandten.com File Under : Something Different, Bars. Features : Reservations, Take-Out, Catering, Patio Dining, Checks/CC. Hours : Dinner, 7 days. Sunday Brunch. The Look : Relaxed, yet, chic,
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fine dining in a historic Five Points building. Menu : Innovative European cuisine with a Southern flair created by Chef Hugh Acheson, five-time James Beard nominee for Best Chef Southeast. The menu changes frequently, but expect dishes such as Low Country Frogmore Stew (Georgia shrimp, fingerling potatoes, corn, spicy andouille sausage, leek and tomato broth), Roasted VA Flounder (with sage brown butter, croutons, fava beans, roasted shiitakes and grilled ramps) and Grilled Berkshire Pork Chop (with Red Mule grits cake, baby collards, bread & butter pickles and ham hock jus). Arrive before 6 p.m. for the three-course prix-fixe dinner. Brunch options include kiwi pineapple pancakes, egg white frittata (fingerling potatoes, feta, shiitake mushrooms and local lettuces) and housemade granola. Drinks : Barstaff and servers will help guide you through the impressively long wine list. Several signature cocktails as well. $$$$
Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries 101 College Ave. • 706-549-2811 1850 Epps Bridge Pkwy. • 706-549-9081 www.fiveguys.com File Under : Sandwiches and Burgers. Features : Take-Out, Outside Seating, CC. Hours : Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. Late Night, Thurs.–Sat. The Look : Classic burger joint with a simple red and white checkered scheme. Snack on complementary peanuts while you wait for your order. Menu : Burgers, hot dogs and fries (plain or Cajun-style) make up this simple menu. Load up your burger or hot dog with free toppings (like grilled mushrooms, jalapenos and pickles) and remember to order a “little” burger if you only want one patty; the standard burger comes with two. $
Five Star Day Café 229 E. Broad St. • 706-543-8552 www.fivestardaycafe.com File Under : Something Different, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features : Take-Out, Catering, Outside Seating, Wi-Fi, CC. Hours : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. Weekend Brunch. The Look : Colorful art decorates the walls of this distinctly local and laid-back cafe. Counter service enhances the casual dining experience. Menu : Gourmet soul food that offers a unique twist on traditional Southern dishes, like the Trinity of Soul (collard greens, rice and black-eyed peas topped with hoppin’ john relish) and Lone Star Trout (cornmeal dusted and pan fried, topped with black-eyed pea Texas caviar). Breakfast items include True Grits (cheddar grits topped with country ham and diced tomato) and the Elvis Breakfast (French toast sandwich with peanut butter and banana). Check the chalkboard for daily specials. $$
Lyndon House Arts Center 293 Hoyt Street, Athens GA, 30601
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Hours of Operation: Tuesday/Thursday: 12 noon – 9 pm Wednesday/Friday/Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm Lyndon House Arts Center is operated by ACC Department of Leisure Services. For gallery/class schedules, events and tours call 706-613-3623. Gallery Shop operated in partnership with Visual Arts Guild of Athens
Flanagan’s 301 E. Clayton St. • 706-208-9711 www.flanagansathens.homestead.com File Under : Bars and Clubs. Features : Outside Seating, CC. The The Look : A green exterior, exposed brick walls and several neon green lights hanging in the window create an Irish pub-inspired spot popular among the college crowd. Drinks : 10 beers on draft and many more in bottle. Shots, bombs and cocktails are popular with the energetic crowd. Get in the spirit with an Irish Carbomb, Nutty Irishman or a tall glass of Guinness.
LHAC is supported in part by the Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA) through the appropriations of the Georgia General Assembly. GCA is a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.
Flicker Theatre & Bar ‰ 263 W. Washington St. • 706-546-0039 www.flickertheatreandbar.com File Under : Bars and Clubs. Features : Live Music, Outside Seating, CC. The Look : A townie destination with a jam-packed schedule of events including live music, comedy shows, cult films, art receptions, poker, poetry readings and ping pong tournaments. Drinks : Seasoned bartenders serve from a good selection of beer and wine as well as cocktails such as the Godiva Chocolate Martini, Creamsicle (vanilla vodka, Triple Sec, OJ and cream) and made from scratch Bloody Marys. Try The Happy Meal (shot of Jameson and a PBR) for an inexpensive combination. Coffee, snacks and free popcorn, too.
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