Eddie's Attic

515 N McDonough St
Decatur, GA 30030

Berlin B. writes: I give Eddie's a 4.5.  It is an amazingly cool environment for just relaxing and listening to acoustic music.  I am really starting to annoy the staff there because I keep thinking I can walk in there without paying the not so expensive $5-10 cover…

Krog Bar
Neighborhood: Inman Park

112 Krog St
Atlanta, GA 30307

Drew W. writes: A great alternative to a full, sit-down meal at Rathbun's next door with the same stellar quality and service. It's small and intimate, with a European vibe. It's a nice spot for a glass of wine and some cheese in a relaxed yet chic atmosphere. One…

Paolo's Gelato Italiano & Desserts
Neighborhood: Virginia Highlands

1025 Virginia Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30306

Gretchen O. writes: I haven't been to Italy, yet, so I can't say whether it is as good as authentic Italian Gelato or not. I just know I like it and I think it is better than what I have had at Alon's and/or what they sell at Trader's Joe's.
I tried the Pistachio Gelato…

Alon's
Neighborhood: Morningside / Lenox Park

1394 N Highland Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30306

Valentina V. writes: Less than a month away, I'll be 2,600 and plus miles away from Atlanta for good. I've lived in this great city for almost 5 years, and will miss it very much. And of course, it happened: I'm discovering the coolest places, meeting great new people…

Madras Saravana Bhavan

2179 Lawrenceville Hwy
Decatur, GA 30033

Rick G. writes: This is my favorite South Indian restaurant in Atlanta.  It's cheap, tasty, and the portions are large.  The food can be a little greasy, but this is nothing out of the ordinary for Atlanta Indian restaurants.

My favorite dishes here are the Spring…

Creative Loafing

384 Northyards Blvd
Ste 600
Atlanta, GA 30313

Justin B. writes: If you can get around the bountiful assortment of advertisements all over the newspaper, then it is actually pretty enjoyable.  There are some very talented writers at Creative Loafing, and my hat goes off to them for the remarkable job that they do…

Java Monkey

205 E Ponce De Leon Ave
Decatur, GA 30030

Bruce R. writes: So . . . out here in the ATL area for a conference and thanks to some great YELP help, found JavaMonkey,  a local cafe/wine bar.  Pretty sweet.  

I RARELY give "5's" to cafe's as I don't want to make Java on Ocean jealous, but the place has all the…

Harmony Vegetarian Restaurant

4897 Buford Highway Northeast
#109
Atlanta, GA 30341

Drew S. writes: As you walk in, notice the various references to "vegan" foods, such as the gumball machine, the toothpicks, the baby behind the counter, and nearly everything on the menu. The non-vegan foods are clearly marked; the m&m's dispenser says, "Not vegan,…

Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries
Neighborhood: Edgewood

1253 Caroline Street
Suite E-100
Atlanta, GA 30307

Scott M. writes: "Give me some more"

The first time I went to Five Guys, I was actually on a lifestyle change (ie a diet), and so I could only eat a 1/2 a burger and about 7 fries:)

2 weeks later, I damned that diet and got my grub on at Five Guys.  I didnt realize…

Houston's Restaurant
Neighborhood: Buckhead

2166 Peachtree Rd NW
Atlanta, GA 30309

Scott M. writes: Like most yelpers, I am not that big on the whole "chain" thing.  In fact, I get annoyed by the suggestion of going to a chain because I think its such a waste of an experience.  Who the hell wants to go to Chii's anymore?

Not I, and probably not too…

Gladys Knight & Ron Winan's Chicken and Waffle
Neighborhood: Downtown

529 Peachtree St NE
Atlanta, GA 30308

Blake B. writes: The name says it all: Gladys and Ron's Chicken and Waffle. Who in the name of good god almighty is not going to say yay and be willing to brave the sometimes hour long line in order to eat at a Chicken and Waffle? I am often a little brat about…

MF Sushibar
Neighborhood: Midtown

265 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
Unit B
Atlanta, GA 30308

Tulie L. writes: Came here on a Super Rainy Saturday night.. and it was still crowded. We didn't make reservations so we were seated at the bar. Bar seating is fun, especially if you are sitting alone or a small party. I was very excited to come to the place, and I…

Stoney River Legendary Steaks

5800 State Bridge Rd
Duluth, GA 30097

Courtney D. writes: Always a big fan of Stoney River! Love this place.
When i lived overseas this was one of the places i missed.
Great steaks, great service, great atmosphere, and prices are reasonable.
Highly recommended!

Whole Foods Market

650 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30308

Sean M. writes: I mean... it's Whole Foods, what the hell can I possibly say?  Well, for starters, I can tell you the higher ups definitely pour more money into this location than say... the Briarcliff one.  The produce, seafood, and meats are top notch.  Of course…

Murphy's
Neighborhood: Virginia Highlands

997 Virginia Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30306

Carolyn B. writes: 'Girls Day Out' in the Highlands, started with Brunch. We arrive to a 20 minute wait (which was annoying because this place was freakishly crowded for a snowy Saturday). Things turned around as soon as we were seated. We ended up with a nice seat…

Sevananda Natural Foods Market
Neighborhood: Little Five Points

467 Moreland Avenue NE
Atlanta, GA 30307

nikki k. writes: I wish there were more places like Sevananda... it's a great place to go to when you are being a lazy vegan and don't want to cook!  They have a hot bar right up front with veg/vegan entrees (depends on the time of day- mostly 9 am to 6 pm, times…

Top Spice Thai & Malaysian Cuisine
Neighborhood: Morningside / Lenox Park

1529 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30324

Lauren S. writes: I am pretty impressed with my delivered dinner from here. I won't speak for the restaurant or the service you can receive there, but instead the delivery and my actual meal.

I ordered my two favorite Thai items that I use as my "measuring stick" from…

El Myr
Neighborhood: Little Five Points

1091 Euclid Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30307

Tulie L. writes: From the outside this place looks like a seedy little place, and some of the people who were having drinks there were questionable looking.. so yeah not a yuppie spot.. it's definitely a little 5 points, grudge, edgy, dark looking place.. but then…

Videodrome
Neighborhood: Poncey-Highland

617 N Highland Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30306

Blake B. writes: An Atlanta staple of movie rental, outside the red-enveloped freeway of Netflix and their ilk. Videodrome has been around forever, and is located right in the heart of midtown. Their collection of independent and foreign film is impressive and…

Taste

416 Church Street
Decatur, GA 30030

Drew W. writes: Great little shop in downtown Decatur if you're looking for a cool gift or something interesting to add to your own kitchen. It was hard for me to not walk out of Taste with a couple hundred bucks worth of coffee and tea items. Or the gourmet Vosges…

Taka Sushi Cafe
Neighborhood: Buckhead

385 Pharr Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30305

Ferdinand H. writes: Despite having heard of Taka Sushi and Passion about a year and a half ago, I had yet to have the occasion to visit and try out Taka's venue and experience the cooking.   In contrast to say, Sushi Fuku, Taka's establishment caters to a more western…

Eyedrum

290 Martin Luther King Jr Dr S
Atlanta, GA 30312

Michelle K. writes: I had an art show here last semester and it was really cool.  It's just an open area that allows acts or art projects from pretty much any line - paintings, media, entertainment, etc.  I was part of Georgia Tech's Listening Machines night, and it was…

88.5 WRAS - Album 88
Neighborhood: Downtown

33 Gilmer St SE
Suite 280
Atlanta, GA 30303

Deanna J. writes: So I get a little reminiscent when I hear the student DJs read the Public Service Announcements, because in college I too was one of those blubbering college kids living the DJ life for one shift a week.

But I listen to Georgia State's 88.5 for much…

Chocolate Pink Pastry Cafe
Neighborhood: Midtown

905 Juniper St
Atlanta, GA 30309

MiRIAM w. writes: The more time I spend in Atlanta, the more I like it! And nowhere did I fall more in like with the ATL than at Chocolate Pink. A friend from college and I visited this adorable pastry cafe with high hopes but nothing could have prepared us for the…

Landmark Midtown Art Cinema
Neighborhood: Midtown

931 Monroe Drive
Atlanta, GA 30308

Adam R. writes: This is an older theater which has one very important distinction from most other theaters: they serve beer!

How can I resist drinking some Sweetwater when watching a movie? It is an old theater, not very big, and has no stadium seating which makes us…

Park Pet Supply
Neighborhood: East Atlanta Village

479 Flat Shoals Ave SE
Atlanta, GA 30316

duane m. writes: We recently stumbled into this place, because we were leaving the gym and didn't want to go all the way to the pet store in Edgewood (which really isn't that far) just to get some koi food. We took a gamble to see if this place had any, and not only…

Cafe 458

458 Edgewood Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30312

Falicia G. writes: After nearly biting a girl because I was so hungry, I headed  to Cafe 458.  This was the original destination for a Saturday morning breakfast.  It did not disappoint!  I had the Cafe Special, which was 2 eggs, meat, toast or a biscuit, and potatoes.…

Rathbun's
Neighborhood: Inman Park

112 Krog St
Ste R
Atlanta, GA 30307

Rebecca K. writes: Last night, my boy and I had a lot to celebrate, but as one of the things we were celebrating was the fact that we are likely buying a house that is slightly more expensive than we can comfortably afford, we were torn. The other thing we were…

Kevin Rathbun Steak
Neighborhood: Inman Park

154 Krog St
Atlanta, GA 30307

J. D. writes: Kevin Rathbun and his management team should be given keys to the city. They understand service, food, and how to get it right.  The place itself is so nicely decorated, I'd like to move my bed into the corner.  The food is so freakin' delicious,…

Bicycle Shorts Man

Ponce De Leon Avenue / Moreland Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30307

Michael B. writes: Directions to St. Charles:

Head north on Moreland
Cross over Euclid, Freedom Pkwy, and Ponce
After Moreland becomes Briarcliff...
Hang a left at the junk; exercise caution.

Phipps Plaza
Neighborhood: Buckhead

3500 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30326

Joel C. writes: I'm a huge fan of Phipps!  It's quiet and has lots of ample parking.  Plus, I enjoy shopping at many of the hi-end stores here!  My favorites:  Nordstrom, Barneys Co-op, Sisley and of course Tiffany's (ahem....David...wink, wink!)

David recommended…

Flying Biscuit Midtown
Neighborhood: Midtown

1001 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309

Deanna J. writes: You know, I have lived in Atlanta for nearly five years, and have only been to the Flying Biscuit once. And on that one time, we had to wait approximately  an hour and a half for a table. After nearly passing out from hunger (ok, ok I'm exaggerating…

Roasters

2770 Lenox Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30324

Michael E. writes: Wow - I haven't been to this place in ages, but I remember it being DARN good. I used to get the fried chicken sandwich which was absolutely delicious.  Not too much breading and not greasy, at all.  Doesn't hurt that they also happen to have THE…

Georgia Aquarium
Neighborhood: Downtown

225 Baker St
Atlanta, GA 30313

Gabrielle S. writes: When Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus announced he wanted to spend a portion of his millions building an Aquarium for Atlanta, something that would draw tourists from miles around, and a place for Atlantans to visit too, one of the largest Aquaria…

Anderson Cooper

CNN
Atlanta, GA 31132

mokirobinson m. writes: He's movie-star handsome, compassionate, smart as a whip (if he were writing this he could think of a better analogy, being so smart and all), and he has the cutest, most infectious laugh I think I've ever heard.  Plus he looks like he would smell…

97 Estoria

727 Wylie St SE
Atlanta, GA 30316

Lindsay P. writes: Living down the street from here, I thought I would go there much more often. While I enjoy sitting on the large patio, I walk away if there isn't anywhere to sit outside largely because the interior is dark and filled with so much cigarette smoke. I…

Vickery's Bar & Grill
Neighborhood: Midtown

1106 Crescent Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309

Kim B. writes: I am here weekly. I have tried everything from burgers to entrees and I have never been disappointed. I love their Gazpacho-it is hands-down the best in the city of Atlanta. They only have it in the summer months though-bummer!

Their fried green…

Stefan's Vintage Clothing
Neighborhood: Little Five Points

1160 Euclid Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30307

Drew W. writes: They have an entire rack of tuxedo shirts with huge frills....the fact that they take the time to organize and separate such a vital vintage item should tell you how serious this place is. They have a great selection of jackets and coats, hats, and…

Sun Dial Restaurant
Neighborhood: Downtown

210 Peachtree St NW
Atlanta, GA 30303

Hyeon J. writes: "How does Atlanta look like?"
"Well, go to Sun Dial, stay at least half an hour, and you're all set."
Yes, it is a really nice and interesting restaurant.  The floor goes around and makes complete circle in a half an hour, so that you can enjoy the…