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28 Things You Need To Eat In ATL Before You Die
"Murphy’s has been serving brunch to hungover Atlantans for more than 30 years. They didn’t take reservations for brunch before the pandemic, but they do now. They also offer brunch to-go, which means there’s no excuse not to get your fill of their malted waffle or breakfast croissant sandwich."
"Testuko Nakato opened her eponymous Japanese restaurant nearly 50 years ago in Atlanta, now located on Cheshire Bridge Road. Still owned and operated by the family, the iconic restaurant offers traditional Japanese fare served in tatami rooms with low platform tables as well as hibachi-style dining and sushi via its sushi bar. Nakato just received a $40,000 historic preservation grant meant to preserve historic and culturally significant minority-owned businesses disproportionally impacted by the pandemic."
"The longest-running Asian restaurant on this list is probably the most treasured, having called Buckhead home for more than 45 years. With celebrated sushi, high-flying hibachi, omakase and private tatami dining, Nakato is the authentic Asian experience in ATL."
"Just celebrating their 25th anniversary, this bakery (with a Va-Hi and Dunwoody location) keeps customers coming back year after year for a taste of the delicious selections. Known for its high-quality, made-from-scratch collection of baked goods, cakes, pastries, gourmet sandwiches, freshly prepared foods, fine cheeses, chocolates and more, the eatery is an Atlanta gem."
"This small European market contains a grocery section, deli, and prepared foods counter, but Alon’s shining glory is their bakery. Their pastry case holds some of the most dazzling desserts you’ve ever seen. In fact, compared to some of their other options, the Opera Cake may appear unassuming, but it packs a mouthful of taste."
"Alon’s markets haven’t skipped a beat after transitioning to takeout and delivery via UberEats. Both the Morningside and Dunwoody locations offer full take-out menus ready for curbside pick-up, including Alon’s extensive selection of desserts. Pre-order Passover and Easter desserts here, too."
"With an atmosphere described as part-Gatsby, art gallery, and Euro café, Cultivate’s bright white exterior makes it almost blend into the background on Howell Mill, just north of the on-ramp to I-75. It’s worth a stop on this busy stretch of road in ATL for the extensive beverage menu offering Ground Control immersion-brewed coffee, along with caffeinated concoctions like the Doppio (two espresso shots, a sparkling soda, and a shortbread cookie), and a variety of tea drinks. On plates, there’s the 8-ounce French toast farm cheeseburger, several hash presentations, and Nashville hot chicken served on a biscuit or with a waffle."
"If you are looking for brunch in Buckhead and the surrounding area check out Cultivate Food & Coffee. The light and airy restaurant and coffee shop combination is more casual than many of the places you will find in Buckhead. After ordering at the counter you can choose to sit inside or outside."
"Urban Pl8: Though the paleo lifestyle is often controversial and misunderstood, Chef Betsy Pitts of Urban Pl8 is a total convert and founded Urban Pl8 to bring healthy, high quality, locally sourced food at affordable prices to Atlantans. But after starting a Crossfit regimen and embracing paleo (which basically means eating the same foods as our ancestors, largely meat and produce, sans grains, dairy and sugar), she made her menu paleo-friendly. Though Urban Pl8 was a food delivery service for a good number of years, it is finally getting a brick and mortar location at Krog Street Market (across from Yalla!)."
"Reynoldstown, Atlanta (Full Vegan Menu)Chi Chi Vegan Taco Shop mission is to provide 100% plant based goodness in a facility dedicated to the vegan lifestyle with lots of gluten-free options. No meat, poultry, seafood dairy or eggs are allowed in facility. They are located in the Reynoldstown neighborhood."
"Chi Chi Vegan Taco Shop 1 Moreland Ave Atlanta Tuesday- Saturday 12-8p ✨ ✨ ✨ @thatredheadedfoodie. A post shared by Chi Chi Vegan Taco Shop (@chichiveganatl) on Oct 13, 2020 at 8:49am PDT. Dedicated vegans will delight in the September addition to Reynoldstown’s One Moreland development, Chi Chi."
"Bojangles' Famous Chicken & Biscuits 1126 (885 Thornton Road)"
"Salata is very similar to Salad Express, but they have more locations and even more topping choices. It can be tricky choosing from over 40 toppings, but I love the variety. I usually order ahead of time and choose pick up."
"Reynoldstown, Atlanta (Full Vegan Menu)Chi Chi Vegan Taco Shop mission is to provide 100% plant based goodness in a facility dedicated to the vegan lifestyle with lots of gluten-free options. No meat, poultry, seafood dairy or eggs are allowed in facility. They are located in the Reynoldstown neighborhood."
"Chi Chi Vegan Taco Shop 1 Moreland Ave Atlanta Tuesday- Saturday 12-8p ✨ ✨ ✨ @thatredheadedfoodie. A post shared by Chi Chi Vegan Taco Shop (@chichiveganatl) on Oct 13, 2020 at 8:49am PDT. Dedicated vegans will delight in the September addition to Reynoldstown’s One Moreland development, Chi Chi."
"This flash-frozen ice cream is created using liquid nitrogen, hence the name. Try the cake batter and fudge with cookie dough sprinkles, the coconut and black raspberry mixed with berries and topped with coconut flakes, or peanut butter ice cream topped with fudge, Reese’s peanut butter cups, and brownies. There’s also a location near Centennial Olympic Park in downtown Atlanta."
"This unique ice cream is frozen using only liquid nitrogen, making it a really cool and cold treat. They have traditional and fun flavors, including bubble gum, cake batter, cinnamon, maple, root beer and white chocolate, or you can add mix-ins to make your own delicious combinations. Downtown, Johns Creek and Sandy Springs."
"As the name suggests, Sub Zero Ice Cream is special because its ice cream is made using liquid nitrogen for the freezing process!. This process creates a rich, dense ice cream that is unique to this technique. They’ve put a focus on customizable flavors, stop by the shop and create your own ice cream concoction today!"
"White Windmill is a Korean bakery with locations in both Doraville and Duluth. The bakery offers an impressive array of treats, including flavored coffee and tea lattes, breads, and French and Asian pastries. Try not to over indulge in all of the samples here."
"Vegans and vegetarians sporting a serious sweet tooth, rejoice: Dulce Vegan’s here for you. This quaint Kirkwood cafe (open Tuesday through Sunday) has a rotating, seasonal menu of breakfast pastries, fresh sandwiches, and healthy sides like tabbouleh and house-made soups. But back to the sweet stuff: this is a one-stop shop for those looking for vegan cakes in specialty flavors like lemon raspberry, Mexican chocolate, and orange cardamom."
"If you’re looking for 100% vegan and allergy-friendly sweets free of processed sugars and hydrogenated oils, then opt for Dulce Vegan Bakery and Café. They believe that vegans deserve the very best desserts and that’s exactly what you’ll get at this hip little spot. The menu has delicious items like Coconut Cake, Mexican Chocolate Cake, and tasty breakfast pastries complete with coffee options to wash it all down."
"Kirkwood, AtlantaVegan breakfast and lunch baked goods, with gluten-free, soy- free & nut-free items with espresso & tea and custom wedding cakes for ordering."