Grab a quick bite at this counter-service spot on Main Street in College Park. Cafe Shekel, located one block north of the College Park MARTA station, serves pita sandwiches, falafel, gyros, pizza, and pasta dishes.

The Gullah- and Lowcountry-inspired dishes at Virgil’s, owned by Gee Smalls and Juan Smalls, are not to be missed. Order the she-crab soup or Gullah egg rolls stuffed with red rice, cabbage, and shrimp; the crab rice mixed with sautéd bacon, onions, and peppers; a side of greens; and the brownie-based Chucktown Chewie sundae for dessert.Located just north of the College Park MARTA station.

Fresh from Earth carries over 30 loose-leaf teas on its menu. Offerings include familiar blends like Earl Grey, green, and jasmine, but also custom immune boosters and herbal blends to assist with combating sinus and respiratory congestion and high blood pressure, and some that even rejuvenate skin, hair, and nails. The shop also has restorative and healing tea tonics, like those meant to boost concentration and others that help reduce inflammation.Located just north of the College Park MARTA station.

The big, ranch-style lettering outside is inspired by the Lone Star State, and so is Hattie Marie’s barbecue. The pit-smoked brisket is the real standout here, but try the pork ribs (cooked over cherry wood), sausage links, and Cajun-fried catfish, too. Owners Willie and Ramona Griggie also own a location in Decatur and plan toexpand their barbecue restaurantto Duluth.Located just north of the College Park MARTA station.

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, millennial and Gen Z wanderers, and longtime residents.

For a sweet treat in East Point, head to Kupcakerie across from the East Point public library and beneath bar Chairs Upstairs for cupcakes and coffee. Fun flavors here include churro, key lime pie, and Madagascar vanilla bourbon. Grab a book from the community bookshelf, too.

Located across from the East Point MARTA station, this bar and restaurant offers a large selection of beer and plenty of solid pub grub on the menu. Order the white chicken chili if it’s on the menu or just grabs wings from the outdoor smoker.Rooftop patio available. Orderonlinefor takeout.

忘記星巴克和Dunkin ',點擊這個地方博士ive-thru coffee shop in College Park for espresso, lattes, tea, and smoothies paired with pastries. There’s also a location in Stockbridge.

Skinny’s is where to head when craving a good, old-fashioned hot dog, wings, or a burger, as well as teriyaki chicken, Korean-spiced tacos, and bibimbap. Make sure to order a pile of crispy tater tots here, too.Located one half mile from the Delta Flight Museum.

Grab a bowl or a wrap from themenuat Grub Fresh, like a jerk chicken bowl with sauteed peppers and onions, pineapple salsa, and mango jerk sauce; a sweet and spicy salmon bowl mixed with edamame, shredded cabbage, green onions, sesame seeds, sweet chile, and haricot vert; or a Philly cheesesteak or Buffalo chicken wrap.Located near the Delta Flight Museum.

With several locations now around 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 are also substantial gluten-free and vegetarian options here.

Located just north of Hartsfield-Jackson, this Hapeville brewery serves beers like a Vienna-style Mexican Empire lager, the Cold Smoke smoked lager, and the Simply Sticky West Coast IPA. Look for food trucks here throughout the week, too.Located 1.5 miles north of the Delta Flight Museum.

Aimed at the date-night crowd, Volare brings Southern-French fancy to the ATL Airport District. The restaurant mixes elegance with an understated location overlooking the train tracks in Hapeville. This juxtaposition is reflected in the dishes here, like the Cajun pastas, Parmesan-encrusted cordon bleu, mountain trout, or the grilled Australian lamb chops in Grand Marnier gastrique.Reservations required.

When in Hapeville, pop by Mami’s La Cubana to grab a cubano or medianoche on fresh Cuban bread with a side of tostones, croquettes, or an empanada. Mami’s also serves tamales and platters, featuring mojo pork, fried tilapia, or shredded chicken, peppers, and onions, which come with sides of rice, beans, Cuban bread, sweet plantains, and a salad.

Located at the Kimpton Overland Hotel, Apron overlooks a private racetrack reserved for Porsche and offers views of the planes landing and taking off at Hartsfield-Jackson beyond. Come in the morning for a light breakfast of coffee and a ham and cheese croissant. Head in for dinner, featuring steelhead trout, a za’atar-spiced lamb burger, or New York strip steak. Cocktails, beer, and wine are available. Be sure to grab drinks at the covered rooftop lounge with its panoramic views of the airport.Reservations highly encouraged.

A full-service Taco Pete’s is now open in Hapeville featuring its popular wings, tacos, and combo platters served with beans and rice. Wings here come in hot, mild, honey barbecue, or lemon pepper, and rival some of Atlanta’s best wings when fresh out of the fryer. Head over to Taco Pete’s original East Point taco stand and walk up to the window to order tacos and wings for takeout.

剛從越南河粉,戴法,去川18in Forest Park for bowls of tonkotsu, miso, and vegetable ramen paired with bubble tea. There’s mochi ice cream for dessert.

Vietnamese restaurant Pho Dai Loi serves up hearty portions of comforting pho on its menu, which features a substantial amount of proteins to choose from, including tripe, flank, beef tendon, chicken, and combinations. Order a medium bowl of pho. It’s more than enough to satisfy.

Part catering company, part restaurant, Rays offers everything from Southern meat-and-three staples to barbecue on its menu. For a small Southern feast, try the smoked chicken, ribs, or wings plates. These come with a choice of cornbread or white bread and sides, like seven-cheese mac and cheese, collards, candied yams, and black-eyed peas. Or order a brisket, fried whiting, or the smoked sausage sandwich with a side of potato salad or fried okra.

The huge success of Slutty Vegan in Atlanta cannot be overstated. Owner Pinky Cole founded the vegan burger business in 2018 as a delivery service, with people contacting her via Instagram to place orders for provocatively named meatless burgers like the One Night Stand and Ménage à Trois. She quickly amassed a large following, eventually leading to a food truck and late night pop-ups around Atlanta University Center. Cole now has four restaurants in Westview, on Edgewood Avenue, in Duluth, and in Jonesboro, with a fifth restaurant open in Athens and restaurants in the works for Birmingham and Brooklyn, New York. She also opened avegan cocktail bar and restaurantat Ponce City Market in 2021.

Looking for solid birria tacos in the south metro? Head to Taqueria Don Sige in Forest Park. Also worth ordering at this counter-service spot are the campechano, beef cheek, and chorizo tacos. The restaurant serves up great tortas and quesadillas, too.