An OG of the booming Main Street strip in College Park, the Corner Grille is separated by a couple of blocks from the patch of other Black-owned restaurants that have helped to revitalize the area across from the College Park MARTA station. But it remains one of the most reliable restaurants in town. Located in an Episcopal church built in 1906, there’s a reverence inside these brick walls —and an expectation of patience, as dishes are cooked to order. The Cajun influence appears in all of the dishes, whether dining on beignets, gumbo, shrimp and grits, or crab cake Benedict. The crowd here is a little less lit, so it’s a safe bet for those seeking drinks paired with good, hearty food at brunch and dinner in an enjoyable atmosphere. Asecond location opens soonin the former Westside Pizza space on Marietta Boulevard.Orderonlinefor takeout. Masks required.

WhenVirgil’s arrived on Main Streetin 2019, it set a new precedent for dining in College Park. Owners Gee and Juan Smalls offer soul food takes on Gullah-Geechee cuisine on the menu, including dishes like crab rice. Gee Smalls hails from Charleston and proudly showcases his Gullah Geechee roots through the food here. The menu even lists dishes spelled phonetically to represent the culture and dialect of the Gullah-Geechee people, known to be the first community of African Americans in the U.S.Read more about Virgil’s and the Smallshere.Call for takeout. Masks highly encouraged.

This almostall-day breakfast restaurantcloses for a handful of hours each day, but aside from that serves its signature dish (read the sign) for hungry people nearly around the clock. It’s owned by a trio of celebrities: hip-hop artist Karlie Redd (star of VH1’s “Love n’ Hip Hop” and Bounce TV’s “Saints & Sinners”), singer-songwriter Ne-Yo, and chef Crystal Smith. It’s an indulgent menu with customizable waffles that can come plain or in flavors like red velvet and a choice of poultry sections, like wings, tenders, breasts and thighs, and flavored plain, BBQ, lemon pepper or buffalo. Other dishes include teriyaki-glazed salmon or lamb chops, brioche French toast, and waffle sandwiches.Call to order takeout. Masks required.

A favorite among College Park’s older residents, this former gas station-turned-luncheonette has been around since 1999. Lunch on Main added breakfast a few years ago and began serving dinner in 2016. With hearty plates of rotisserie chicken, chop steak, and specials, which include fried pork chop Mondays and Wednesday meatloaf, this local favorite is all about gathering for a family meal.Call for takeout. Masks highly encouraged.

This tried-and-true College Park tavern shines with its pleasing burgers and fries, wings, patty melts, and blackened tilapia. It also fosters a funky, devil-may-care attitude in its community of regular locals, which includes Woodward Academy teachers and longtime residents.Call for takeout. Masks highly encouraged.

The original Taco Pete was founded in Los Angeles in 1966. This corner-situated taco stand in East Point is its second location. Call ahead to order tacos to be ready upon arrival – an order generally takes about 15 minutes, but the flavor and prices are worth the wait. While the name promotes the tacos, Taco Pete’s wings are easily East Point’s best. They come in hot, mild, honey bbq, or lemon pepper and rival Atlanta’s most popular wings when they’re fresh from the fryer. The owners recently opened a Central Avenue bar in Hapeville calledTaco Pete Bistro, which has an intimate dive feel and is expected to offer dine-in service soon after serving customers exclusively via takeout and delivery throughout the pandemic.Call for takeout. Masks required.

Bole is an area favorite for those seeking Ethiopian fare. It’s also the place people often ask one another if they’ve visited. While this spot is very vegetarian-friendly (try the samosas), Bole is still accommodating for meat lovers. Order lamb and beef to scoop with spongy injera and a glass of honey wine.Call for takeout. Masks required.

Look for the pink window frames across from East Point’s public library just beneath Chairs, that’s where sweets seekers will find the rich and moist cupcakes of Kupcakerie. Creative flavors here include churro, key lime pie, and Madagascar vanilla bourbon, to name just a few. Pair the cupcakes with a fresh-brewed cup of coffee. It’s also a great place for kids — as if kids needed a reason to visit a cupcake shop — because of the community bookshelf, where people can purchase reading material while the little ones indulge in sweets.Masks required.

With several locations throughout metro Atlanta, this self-described “hole in the wall” located in Hapeville is the original. Stop in for souvlaki, falafel, gryos, or Italian sausage wraps. There’s also substantial gluten-free and vegetarian options here.Orderonlinefor takeout or delivery. Masks required.

Recently relocating from Virginia Avenue to Doug Davis Drive, people can still expect the same really good barbecue at the new location. One of the easiest ways to tell if a barbecue restaurant is any good is if it pulls a cross-section of people as expertly as it pulls pork for sandwiches. It’s definitely true at Pit Boss, where everyone indulges (including the police) in sweet, spicy, savory, and smoky ‘cue. The brisket, wings and chicken rival any found at other barbecue joints around Atlanta.Orderonlinefor takeout Masks required.

A classy yet casual bistro, Volare brings Southern-French fancy to Hapeville, which has made it a popular date-night destination in the area. The restaurant mixes elegance in an understated location overlooking the train tracks. This juxtaposition is also reflected in the dishes like the Cajun pastas, pan-seared “Mahi Chardonnay” with lump crab, artichoke hearts, tomatoes and mashed potatoes in a shallot beurre blanc, or the Hennessy-glazed prime ribeye with potatoes dauphinoise. Volare also offers family-style pasta bowls, which are available gluten free by request.Currently reservation only. Order online for takeout. Masks required.

位於邊緣的一個私人賽馬場豬肉he’s North American headquarters in Hapeville, this Mediterranean restaurant is located inside the Kimpton Overland Hotel, formerly known as Solis Two Porche Drive. It’s one of the area’s most upscale dining establishments, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, from spinach and ricotta croissants to seared trout with crimini mushrooms and collard green pesto. The restaurant also features a respectable bar program, with a Woodford Reserve Manhattan (purchase supports the No Kid Hungry Foundation) and plenty of local beer on draft and in bottles, including Hapeville neighbor Arches Brewing, and others. And cocktails like the slightly spicy Hot Landing (mezcal, pineapple, jalapeño honey) are great sipping choices when watching a pricy sports car swerve around the racetrack curves or a Delta jet coming in for a landing viewed from the panoramic rooftop patio.Reservations highly encouraged. Masks required.