Second to Oxford, of course, Athens, Ga., is arguably the best college town in the SEC. With shopping, eating and drinking, visitors have so much to choose from and so much to do at an affordable price. As an Athens resident who loves the Rebels, I offer an unofficial guide to all things Athens to ensure that your itinerary will be full, and you will never be bored.
Reasonably priced food
Pauley’s Crepe Bar, located in the heart of downtown Athens, is one of the more popular game day spots among the college crowd. Here, you can fuel up with a delicious crepe, sandwich or salad, along with one of the signature cocktails, in a great atmosphere that is light and airy and always plays great music. Along with Pauley’s Crepe Bar, Athens has many more restaurants that are unique to the city. Two of the most popular are Taco Mama and Taqueria Tsunami.
Upscale dining
Among all the other incredible restaurants to choose from is Athens’ most iconic: Last Resort Grill. Located at 174-184 W. Clayton St., it serves southwestern inspired Southern cuisine, and it has been a staple of the city since 1966, when it opened as a music club. Make sure to take a look at the gorgeous cheesecake case at the front of the store; these cakes are extremely popular and the perfect nightcap.
Originally based in downtown Tuscaloosa, Chuck’s Fish made its way to Athens in 2019 in what was once the Greyhound bus station. The atmosphere in Chuck’s is unbeatable, and although it is a sushi and seafood restaurant, there are so many more menu items from which to choose. Chuck’s has my favorite sushi roll in Athens, “The Cowboy Roll,” which is a California roll with steak instead of crab.
Catch the best Sunday brunch in Athens at Five Bar. Not only does Five Bar have an incredible brunch selection, but also the dinner is unmatched. Do not be intimidated by the five selections on the menu, though, because you cannot make a wrong choice at…
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