Guidebook for Decatur and Atlanta

Emily
Guidebook for Decatur and Atlanta

Food Scene

This is, by far, our family favorite! However, it's insanely popular so get there at opening and you can be one of the first in line. The tacos are addictive and the salsa trio is a must. We order three "frescas" instead of the normal fresca, verde, chipotle trio. Order a pitcher of their amazing margaritas. Be sure to ask for "the George". It's a secret menu item of beans, rice, and delicious spicy greens.
40 locals recommend
Taqueria del Sol
359 W Ponce de Leon Ave
40 locals recommend
This is, by far, our family favorite! However, it's insanely popular so get there at opening and you can be one of the first in line. The tacos are addictive and the salsa trio is a must. We order three "frescas" instead of the normal fresca, verde, chipotle trio. Order a pitcher of their amazing margaritas. Be sure to ask for "the George". It's a secret menu item of beans, rice, and delicious spicy greens.
Delicious small sandwiches and don't forget to order a jack and coke slushy! This restaurant tends to attract a youngish/hipster crowd and the music can be bit loud sometimes. The food and drinks make it worth it!
123 locals recommend
Victory Sandwich Bar
913 Bernina Ave NE
123 locals recommend
Delicious small sandwiches and don't forget to order a jack and coke slushy! This restaurant tends to attract a youngish/hipster crowd and the music can be bit loud sometimes. The food and drinks make it worth it!
It's right up the street from us and has a heated patio! The food is good and they have vegetarian options as well. We love to stop by on our way home from downtown for a cocktail. Make sure to check out their bocce ball court on the Church Street side.
110 locals recommend
Leon's Full Service
131 E Ponce de Leon Ave
110 locals recommend
It's right up the street from us and has a heated patio! The food is good and they have vegetarian options as well. We love to stop by on our way home from downtown for a cocktail. Make sure to check out their bocce ball court on the Church Street side.
no. 246 is an Italian restaurant and their food and wine selection is fantastic, but it's all about their "backyard". They have a really great patio in the back that really feels like you're hanging out on your friend's back porch. They also serve a delicious brunch!
47 locals recommend
no. 246
129 E Ponce de Leon Ave
47 locals recommend
no. 246 is an Italian restaurant and their food and wine selection is fantastic, but it's all about their "backyard". They have a really great patio in the back that really feels like you're hanging out on your friend's back porch. They also serve a delicious brunch!
9 locals recommend
Pea Ridge
2607 Lawrenceville Hwy
9 locals recommend
10 locals recommend
Buford Highway
10 locals recommend
19 locals recommend
Chattahoochee Food Works
1235 Chattahoochee Avenue Northwest
19 locals recommend

Drinks & Nightlife

This is a local's favorite spot if you are looking for a pub atmosphere that is also suitable for families. This pub is a Decatur fixture and their beer selection is vast! Make sure to check out the upstair bar if you are looking for cozy, old world feel.
120 locals recommend
Brick Store Pub
125 E Court Square
120 locals recommend
This is a local's favorite spot if you are looking for a pub atmosphere that is also suitable for families. This pub is a Decatur fixture and their beer selection is vast! Make sure to check out the upstair bar if you are looking for cozy, old world feel.
Eddie's Attic is Decatur's music venue staple. To see aspiring and legendary music performers, this is a great space because it is so intimate. Check out their website for upcoming shows http://eddiesattic.com/.
85 locals recommend
Eddie's Attic
515 N McDonough St
85 locals recommend
Eddie's Attic is Decatur's music venue staple. To see aspiring and legendary music performers, this is a great space because it is so intimate. Check out their website for upcoming shows http://eddiesattic.com/.
Clermont Hotel and Rooftop Bar
789 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
27 locals recommend
1228 locals recommend
Ponce City Market
675 North Avenue NE
1228 locals recommend
936 locals recommend
Krog Street Market
99 Krog St NE
936 locals recommend
32 locals recommend
The S.O.S. Tiki Bar
340 Church St
32 locals recommend

Sightseeing

894 locals recommend
Stone Mountain Park
1000 Robert E Lee Blvd
894 locals recommend
418 locals recommend
Eastside BeltLine Trail
Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail
418 locals recommend
Atlanta BeltLine Westside Trail
Atlanta BeltLine Westside Trail
68 locals recommend

Shopping

1228 locals recommend
Ponce City Market
675 North Avenue NE
1228 locals recommend
349 locals recommend
Target
1275 Caroline St NE
349 locals recommend
Shopping, amazing food scene, and nightlife!
69 locals recommend
Westside Provisions District
1198 Howell Mill Rd
69 locals recommend
Shopping, amazing food scene, and nightlife!

Essentials

Publix at Shamrock Plaza or Your Dekalb Farmers Market
Our favorite coffee shop, Spiller Park Coffee (try the oat milk shake shake!), a splash pad and lovely outdoor area is a favorite of ours with the kids. Lots of places to eat, grocery stores, and a large package store make this a convenient spot.
7 locals recommend
Toco Hill Shopping Center
2943 N Druid Hills Rd
7 locals recommend
Our favorite coffee shop, Spiller Park Coffee (try the oat milk shake shake!), a splash pad and lovely outdoor area is a favorite of ours with the kids. Lots of places to eat, grocery stores, and a large package store make this a convenient spot.
We love this place for holistic healing, teas, essential oils, delta 8 products, cbd, and any natural products you could think of.
Health Unlimited
2968 North Druid Hills Road
We love this place for holistic healing, teas, essential oils, delta 8 products, cbd, and any natural products you could think of.
24 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market 365
1555 Church St
24 locals recommend
71 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
3805 Dallas Hwy
71 locals recommend

Getting Around

34 locals recommend
Decatur Transit Station
400 Church St
34 locals recommend
20 locals recommend
Avondale Transit Station
915 E Ponce de Leon Ave
20 locals recommend

Parks & Nature

You can either walk down Church Street (away from town) to the front entrance, or use our back gate to connect and walk through the cemetery (again, walking away from town, so make a left once you get on the street from our back gate). You'll wind around the paved walk and see signs for the park and Glenlake's walking path.
13 locals recommend
Glenlake Park
1121 Church St
13 locals recommend
You can either walk down Church Street (away from town) to the front entrance, or use our back gate to connect and walk through the cemetery (again, walking away from town, so make a left once you get on the street from our back gate). You'll wind around the paved walk and see signs for the park and Glenlake's walking path.
894 locals recommend
Stone Mountain Park
1000 Robert E Lee Blvd
894 locals recommend
14 locals recommend
Mason Mill Park
1406-1458 McConnell Dr
14 locals recommend
Medlock Park Playground
6 locals recommend
Toy Park
133 Nelson Ferry Rd
6 locals recommend