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Chick-fil-A is doing it big next year with the construction and opening of a two-story restaurant in metro Atlanta.
The company recently made the announcement as part of its aggressive growth plans it will embark on over the years ahead.
Chick-fil-A To Build Two-Story Restaurant In Atlanta Area
Atlanta location will be part of two new restaurant concepts, with the other one being in New York City. The eateries will feature four dedicated Mobile Thru lanes, that have help ease wait times and make ordering easier, the company said.
Encouraged by the way the eatery’s customer service flourished during the COVID-era, the company is leaning into new digital formats to make interactions between the customer and Team Members as seamless as possible.
Where Will Chick-fil-A’s New Restaurant Concept Be Located?
Chick-fil-A has yet to confirm where the new two-story restaurant concept will be, but you can check out our interactive Chick-fil-A location finder.
“Digital orders make up more than half of total sales in some markets – and growing – so we know our customers have an appetite for convenience,” Khalilah Cooper, executive director, restaurant design, said in a press release.
In addition to the new Mobile Thru lanes, the new restaurant concept will have the following features.
- A kitchen above the drive-thru lanes.
- Orders delivered directly to the customer in a space protected by the upper level.
- A walk-up concept designed for urban areas with heavy foot traffic.
- Ability to serve guests quickly who order ahead of time in the Chick-fil-A App.
“Understanding this desire for convenience, the locations for these tests were intentionally selected with the customers in mind, giving them more control over their desired experience and cutting down wait-time, while continuing to provide genuine hospitality and care to every guest,’ she said.
Final Word
Chick-fil-A has not elaborated on when exactly these new concepts will be built, but you can bet they will be constructed quickly as has been the restaurant’s M.O. in recent years.
When it comes to burger restaurants, Atlanta has it all. Metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene continues to grow with no stops on the horizon. Ready to try something new?
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You don’t have to venture downtown to enjoy great restaurants in the Atlanta area, one particular city — East Point, Georgia — has some diverse places to eat.
The East Point food scene encompasses some of the best restaurants on Atlanta’s South Side.
In this article, we’ll explore some of the best eats in College Park, Georgia, which is just outside Atlanta. Because Hartsfield-Jackson Airport is partially in College Park, we’ll include some eateries located there as well.
Here Are The Best Restaurants In East Point, Georgia
Don’t make the mistake of thinking East Point’s cuisine is relegated to soul food or even just Southern fare. You can find some of the best seafood, barbecue and other inspirations in the Camp Creek area alone.
Let’s explore what delicious food choices in East Point, Georgia.
Eat My Biscuits
2821 Main Street, East Point, GA
Eat My Biscuits specializes in varieties of fluffy biscuits, including seafood, strawberry, blueberry and more. The restaurant, housed in an old auto shop on East Point’s Main Street, is spread out over 2,200-square feet and will feature pink an and green- colored decor that is lady-like and yet risqué.
Juicy Crab
3650 Marketplace Blvd Ste 920, East Point, GA 30344 | (404) 963-6966
Juicy Crab has quickly grown into a go-to restaurant for seafood in metro Atlanta. After its first location in Conyers, Juicy Crab opened its only location inside the perimeter on Camp Creek and it was over. In 2018, more Juicy Crab locations opened locally:
Here are some other metro Atlanta locations of Juicy Crab:
- 2524 Cobb Pkwy SE, Smyrna, GA 30080
- 2205 Pleasant Hill Rd, Duluth, GA 30096
- 3171 GA-5, Douglasville, GA 30135
- 1360 Dogwood Dr SE, Conyers, GA 30013
Kupcakerie
2781 Main St, East Point, GA 30344 | (404) 975-3751
While not technically a restaurant, Kupcakerie is a great place to eat something sweet.
Here’s what one reviewer says about Kupcakerie. “Awesome cupcakes. Very flavorful & just the right size! The cupcakes are moist and have a just the right amount of sweetness. I have not had one of these cupcakes that I didn’t like. I had a favorite until I had the flavor of the month Yes, Pecan. That cupcake is dangerously good. I hope this stays around because it is absolutely the best!”
Louisiana Bistreaux
1375 Virginia Ave, East Point, GA 30344 404-762-6755
Photo credit: Youtube The closest authenticity to New Orleans-style cuisine is Louisiana Bistreaux. The popular restaurant offers traditional Cajun & Creole dishes, plus wines & local craft beers. The original Louisiana Bistreaux is in East Point on Virginia Avenue. In 2017, another location opened in Decatur.
Other Louisiana Bistreaux locations in the metro area:
1496 Church St, Decatur, GA 30030, 404-963-1463
in Buckhead inside a Hampton Inn hotel 404) 941-9545
Lov’n It Live
2796 E Point St, East Point, GA 30344, 404-765-9220
If you’re looking for good eats between Hartsfield Airport and downtown Atlanta, Lov’n It Live has want you need. Specializing in organic and vegan cuisine, the East Point restaurant is located at 2796 East Point Street about 10 minutes from Atlanta.
What’s on Lov’n It Live’s menu? You must try the Nubian Salad, Collard Rolls and BBQ Sage Wraps.
Old Lady Gang Southern Cuisine
- 3650 Marketplace Blvd Suite 950, East Point, GA 30344
via Instagram Known as the Kandi Burruss-Tucker spot, Old Lady Gang Southern Cuisine has quickly taken its position as both a sophisticated and downhome Southern food spot in downtown Atlant and place fit for a reality TV show. Yes, it is owned by Burruss-Tucker and husband Todd Tucker, but it pays homage to Kandi’s aunts, Joyce Jones, aunts Bertha Jones & Nora Wilcox, who make up the “Old Lady Gang.”
Favorites on the menu of Old Lady Gang, which also has a location in State Farm Arena, include Momma Joyce’s House Punch, Aunt Bertha’s Fried Chicken and Aunt Nora’s Fried Catfish Strip.
Other OLG Atlanta Locations:
- 177 Peters St. SW, Atlanta | 404-692-4407
- Mercedes Benz-Stadium | Atlanta, Ga.
Oz Pizza
2805 Main St, East Point, GA 30344 | (404) 761-7006
Oz Pizza is one of the best pizza eateries in the Atlanta area. offering consistent service and meaty pies.
Here’s what one reviewer says about Oz Pizza: “I’ve always love this place for authentic pizza. Always fresh ingredients for that slice of pie you are craving. We had Veggie, pepperoni/bacon and pepperoni slice. Good good good.”
Takeout √ No-Contact Delivery √ Dine-In X Spondivits
1219 Virginia Ave, East Point, GA 30344 | (404) 767-1569
Here’s what one reviewer says about Spondivits. “Clean, quick service, friendly bartenders, and excellent food! Our waitress was perfect, the Clam Chowder is to die for! We ordered everything fried from clam strips, oysters, calamari, too the fried lobster tails, then topped it off with Pecan Pie! We were beyond stuffed! Portion sizes are large and we felt the menu was appropriately priced! Valet Parking in rear of building!”
Takeout √ No-Contact Delivery X Dine-In √ Taco Pete
2957 Main St, East Point, GA 30344 | (404) 968-4790
Here’s what one reviewer says about Taco Pete. “Tacos Dont Get Any Better This This.. Get Wing Combo With Tacos And Enjoy.. Everything On The Menu Is Delicious And Worth A Try They Dont Make Fast Food Sooo It Will Be A Wait But You Get What You Wait For And Its Very Worth The Wait.”
This Is It! BBQ & Seafood
3523 Camp Creek Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30344
3620 Camp Creek Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30331
This is It is the quintessential soul food joint in the heart of the South. Began by Butch Anthony and family, This Is It boasts a decades long tradition secured by a tight family, This Is It has expanded throughout metro Atlanta to become the premiere soul food brand in Georgia. If you’re in the mood for neck bones, this are the best in the country, bar none.
Other This Is It Locations Around Atlanta
- 6045 Old National Hwy, College Park, GA 30349
- 2776 Cumberland Blvd SE, Smyrna, GA 30080
- 4065 Memorial Dr, Decatur, GA 30032
- 1497 Mt Zion Rd, Morrow, GA 30260
Final Bite
There are so many hidden gems around Atlanta when it comes to great restaurants, it’s hard to eat at them all. One place that has a wide array of good places to eat is East Point, Georgia.
Atlanta’s south side has several great restaurants that will satisfy your soul no matter what you’re in the mood for. And East Point’s restaurants are a big part of that.
East Point’s Camp Creek area has numerous restaurants with some of the very best dining on Atlanta’s South Side.
See more of metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene continues to grow with no stops on the horizon. Ready to try something new?
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If you needed a new reason to go to Buckhead for things to do, you’ve got a great one now: Atlas restaurant has created a decadent pastry pop-up as upscale as can be.
The indulgent pastry boutique, situated in the restaurant’s Papillion Room, is called “The Choux Box,” and it centers on the choux, an artfully designed French pastry similar to an éclair. Your Atlanta summer just got a whole lot more decadent.
As if that isn’t fancy enough, Atlas has partnered with luxury goods conglomerate LVMH to make it all happen. Sweet things are made of these!
Atlanta Restaurant Atlas Opens The Choux Box
The Choux Box will offer a range of rotating flavored choux offered in quantities of two, four, eight and twelve. Here is the current menu:
- Red Velvet
- Key Lime
- Vanilla Rocher
- Chocolate
- Raspberry-Rose-Lychee
- Pistachio Orange
- Georgia Peach
- Coffee flavors
When Is The Choux Box Open In Atlanta?
Guests can partake in The Choux Box on Wednesday-Thursday from 5:00-10:00 p.m., Friday-Saturday from 5:00-11:00 p.m., and Sunday from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
To complement the Choux Box experience, guests may also delight in champagne and caviar provided in collaboration with Moët Hennessy. LVMH has also assisted in the temporary redesign of Atlas’ Papillon Room for the concept.
“We are incredibly proud to have partnered with Atlas to provide this experience,” said Meredith Sherman, Prestige Manager at Moet Hennessy. “The Choux Box is a unique Atlanta offering, featuring a sense of sophistication that resonates with the LVMH brand.”
Final Bite
The concept of The Choux Box was created by Atlas and The Garden Room Culinary Director Freddy Money and Executive Pastry Chef Eric Snow.
Metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene continues to grow with no stops on the horizon. Ready to try something new?
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The highly anticipated Southern National opened its doors on July 7, 2023 in Atlanta’s Summerhill neighborhood. The eatery is located at 72 Georgia Ave Ste 100 Atlanta, GA 30312.
The restaurant prides itself on upscale Southern cuisine like you’ve never seen. “At Southern National, our passion is providing an exceptional dining experience with Southern influenced globally inspired dishes and one-of-a-kind beverages,” it says on its social media account.
Now Open To Serve: Southern National In Summerhill
The brains and brawn behind Southern National go to Chef Duane Nutter and restaurateur Reggie Washington, who both have James Beard nominations and who worked together at One Flew South in Atlanta. The duo moved to Alabama to open the original Southern National in Birmingham.
Now it’s Atlanta’s turn to witness the culinary splendor of Southern National, which will feature food curated around the South.
What’s On The Menu At Southern National?
The menu at Southern National features such dishes as Coffee Rubbed Grilled Pork Chops and Herb Butter Boiled Redfish. You can also look for some Asian-fusion dishes as well.
Check out the Southern National Menu.
The restaurant’s beverage program is directed by Greg Best and Paul Calvert,
The hours for Southern National are as follows:
- Monday: 4 p.m.- 10 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday: Closed
Thursday through Saturday: 4 p.m.-10 p.m.
Sunday: 2 p.m.-10 p.m.
Where Is Southern National Located?
Southern National is located at 72 Georgia Ave Ste 100 Atlanta, GA 30312. Here’s a map to help you find it.
Final Word
Southern National has changed the game when it comes to restaurants in Summerhill.
You don’t have to travel north of I-20 to find good food anymore. There’s plenty of good restaurants on Atlanta’s south side.
- Monday: 4 p.m.- 10 p.m.
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Chef Bella Jones is inspired about telling African-American history through food and the area’s Southern cuisine. The chef and food curator is poised to open a new Atlanta restaurant, Liz and Leon’s, in fall 2023.
When the doors open, the eatery hopes to become on of Atlanta’s best black-owned restaurants.
Chef Bella Jones Set To Open Liz & Leon’s In Downtown Atlanta
Jones, whose writings frequently matches the ancestral roots of today’s American palate to African ingredients, says her history in the kitchen is a birthright of sorts.
“I always knew that I wanted to be a Chef!” Jones wrote recently on Instagram. “I was 9 years old when Grandma let me help in the kitchen! I was so happy doing the little things grandma let me do, like pick the greens, mix the cake ingredients to her lemon cake with chocolate icing! I was overjoyed when I graduated to helping with seasoning the chicken! My heart sung when my mother taught me how to make my families Sweet Potato Recipe! I didn’t know it then, but everything my Grandmother taught me had generations of my grandmothers spirits wrapped in every recipe!”
Liz and Leon’s will be located along Hotel Row, a string of commercial buildings that served as the city’s original business district framed by developed by famed architects Samuel Inman and Walker P. Inman.
The structures’ history will only enhance the charm that Liz & Leon’s will bring to downtown. As for Jones, a natural born storyteller, we can look forward to her seasoned tails of family and food and most of all, how tastefully delicious it all is.
“From My Grandmothers Venus & Eliza on the Plantation to my kitchen today, food is what kept my family together,” Jones writes. “It’s how they survived the trials & tribulations of enslavement, what kept them when they left the horrid conditions of Mississippi & migrated to Chicago’s South Side, as they fought for their rights to better education, the right to vote & everything else we take for granted today! I don’t remember a moment in my life with my family that didn’t involve food & so this was ALWAYS MY DESTINY!”
Final Word
If you like barbecue, see our list of the Best Atlanta BBQ Restaurants. As for eateries below I-20, these Southside Atlanta restaurants have developed quite a following.
The craze hasn’t escaped metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, which has seen a bar explosion in recent years.
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There’s a new spot in Atlanta for Taco Tuesdays. Butaco, the street taco concept from Chef Timmee Rufino, opened its doors on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 in East Atlanta.
The eatery serves LA-inspired street tacos and more. Not to be confused with Buteco, which is the company’s coffee bar in Grant Park, Butaco will focus on the fare that Rufino enjoyed cooking in SoCal kitchens, namely Los Angles and San Diego.
What’s On The Menu At Botaco?
Photo credit: Butacoatlanta.com Guests can expect Southwestern goodies like the Butaco Bowl, which features birria rice, black beans, avacado and more. Additionally, you’ll enjoy the Al Pastor Tacos with pineapple salsa, Grilled Shrimp Tacos with guajillo red sauce and more.
Butaco will offer lunch, dinner and stay open late on Fridays and Saturdays. Here are Butaco’s operating hours:
- Monday 11am – 10pm
- Tuesday 11am – 10pm
- Wednesday 11am – 10pm
- Thursday 11am – 10pm
- Friday 11am – 3am
- Saturday 11am – 3am
- Sunday 11am – 10pm
Where Is Butaco Located?
Butaco is located at the Southern Feedstore: 1245 Glenwood Avenue SE Atlanta, GA 30316. Here’s a map to help you find it.
Final Word
The Atlanta restaurant scene is growing by the week across all cuisines. If you love specialty Mexican food, check out the best birria tacos in Atlanta.
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if you’ve ever been to Lazy Betty, you know that the neighborhood that surrounds it is as charming as the restaurant. Now it’s time for a change of scenery for the restaurant, which opened in Atlanta’s Candler Park neighborhood in 2019.
Lazy Betty owners Aaron Phillips and Ronald Hsu have decided to move the eatery into the space formerly occupied by Empire State South, which closed in March.
Lazy Betty Moving To Midtown
You can expect the same menu items and all the other stuff you love about Lazy Betty, according to a press release announcing the news. What will be new will be the bar menu along with some a la carte menu items.
“Empire State South saw some of the city’s best chefs pass through its kitchen, and we’re honored to carry the torch for such a great culinary space,” Hsu said in a written statement. “While our location will change, our ethos will continue to be the same. We’re excited to invite the community to come together, eat well and live unhurried in the heart of the city.”
The addition to Lazy Betty will give you one more thing to do in Midtown Atlanta.
Where Will Lazy Betty Be Located In Midtown Atlanta?
Lazy Betty is set to open at the location once known as Empire State South. The address is 999 Peachtree St NE Suite #140, Atlanta, GA 30309. Here’s a map to help you find it.
Final Word
While the news release didn’t give a specific time when Lazy Betty will open in Midtown, you can expect construction to take several months. In the meantime, we’ll continue to support Midtown Atlanta’s best restaurants.
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A new Latin restaurant is set to open in Midtown Atlanta on June 15, 2023, AtlantaFi.com has learned. Alta Toro comes to us from K5 Hospitality Group, the same company behind 5Church and Virtue Rooftop.
Here’s everything we know about Alta Toro, including what type of food to expect and where it’s located.
Alta Toro Opening This Month In Midtown Atlanta
On its social media, Alta Toro posted that it is ready to serve Atlanta residents with some authentic Latin food.
“We are SOOO excited to announce the opening of Alta Toro. Located at 33 Peachtree Place NE in Midtown, Alta Toro will transport you to the heart of Latin America with its modern cuisine, exciting art, and live music.
The name Alta Toro, which means “high bull” in Spanish, and the moniker is a nod to traditional Spanish-style bullfighting. “And just like the strong and powerful bull in the ring, we’re ready to dominate the Atlanta dining scene. Get ready to experience the explosion of modern Latin American flavors,” the restaurant said in the post.
The Alta Toro menu will specialize in “modern Latin fare,” according to its website. We can’t wait to try it.
Where Is Alta Toro Located?
Alta Toro is located at 33 Peachtree Place Atlanta, GA 30309. Here’s a map to help you find it.
The eatery’s deco features eye-popping fine art from Latin America and local Atlanta artists, illustrating the culture and flavors of the region.
Final Bite
If you want to check out some other romantic restaurants in Atlanta, these are hard to beat. But Atlanta also has trendy restaurants, pop-ups and time-tested landmarks that continue to draw big crowds.Metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene continues to grow with no stops on the horizon. Ready to try something new?
Here Are The Best New Restaurants In Atlanta
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Johnny’s Chicken & Waffles, the uber-successful restaurant started by singer Ne-Yo and his wife, celebrity chef Crystal Smith, is expanding in Atlanta.
The eatery’s original outpost in College Park has been a hit among the city’s restaurant row on Main Street. Now it’s Midtown Atlanta’s turn to get a taste of Johnny’s Chicken & Waffles.
Johnny’s Chicken & Waffles Coming To Midtown Atlanta
Opening this summer in the space formerly occupied by The Federal restaurant, Johnny’s Chicken & Waffles is hoping for the same acclaim they’ve enjoyed as one of College Park’s best restaurants.
“The response to Johnny’s so far has been fantastic,” Ne-Yo said. “And that’s because it combines two things all Atlantans love—delicious chicken and waffles and our unsurpassed homegrown music scene.”
The restaurant is currently hiring all positions and has set a June date for its grand opening.
Where Is Johnny’s Chicken & Waffles In Midtown Atlanta Located?
The Johnny’s Chicken & Waffles in Midtown is located at 1050 Crescent Ave., Atlanta, Ga.
“We look forward to being a part of the community and hope to be Midtown’s favorite new dining destination for a long, long time,” Ne-Yo said in a statement.
Where can you find chicken and waffles in Atlanta?
Chicken and waffles has been a relatively recent addition to many a menu in Atlanta. Some of the biggest restaurants, especially those that endeavor in the Southern culinary traditions, serve chicken and waffles.
Read about the best places to find chicken and waffles in Atlanta
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Atlanta’s place as a mecca of black-owned food spaces continues to grow across the metro area. Next up is The Hall at Ashford Lane, a food hall, planned for Dunwoody.
The Hall at Ashford Lane is set to open its much-anticipated food hall this week in Dunwoody. Guests can look forward to nine food stalls along with multiple full-service options.
Spanning 17,000 square feet, The Hall at Ashford Lane boasts an expansive bar stocked with a curated wine list, craft beers and handcrafted cocktails. The bar is already being called “the biggest bar in Georgia.”
Dunwoody Food Hall Set To Open
Ashford Lane is a new mixed-use complex that features restaurants, retail, offices and residences all at its Perimeter Place location. JLL, a real estate company, is heading the design.
Jamal Wilson is the mastermind behind the new food hall and event space concept, which will be spread across 17,000 square feet and feature 10 restaurants.
Wilson has previously opened food halls in Orlando and Tampa and is set to debut another one in New Orleans this fall.
At The Hall at Ashford Lane, Wilson is looking for restaurants that can keep up in a food hall-style environment.
“Can the chef handle the volume?” Wilson told The Atlanta Business Chronicle. “Are they used to working with a community of other chefs? We look at a person more for their technical expertise than for a specific type of cuisine.”
When Will The Hall At Ashford Lane Open?
Wilson is reportedly projecting a November 2022 opening for The Hall at Ashford Lane, but he’s a busy man.
His hands are also full with another local food hall, The Grove, which will be built in Snellville. The Grove will be a 19,000 square food food hall and event space with 12 restaurants.
Guests who drive to the structure will find a state-of-the-art 300-unit parking garage for their vehicle.
“We are thrilled to bring the first food hall to Dunwoody,” Wilson said in a written statement. “Our mission is to create a vibrant and inclusive space where people can come together to savor exceptional food, enjoy refreshing beverages, and celebrate life’s moments. We are excited to welcome the community to experience the wide range of culinary offerings and the unmatched ambiance that The Hall at Ashford Lane has to offer.”
Where Will The Hall At Ashford Lane Be Located?
The Hall at Ashford Lane will be located at 4550 Olde Perimeter Way, Atlanta, GA 30346. Here’s a map to help you find it.
Final Word
The Hall at Ashford Lane is Dunwoody’s first full-service food hall, offering private and semi-private events in one of metro Atlanta’s most thriving cities.
There is a lot of exciting news happening in Atlanta when it comes to its restaurant scene. What’s especially exciting are the many food halls joining the pack.
Metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene continues to grow with no stops on the horizon. Ready to try something new?
