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Save this post for the next time that it’s late at night and you’ve got a ~serious~ case of the munchies that the frozen burrito that’s been sitting in your freezer for 3 months is just not going to fix.

It’s sweater weather, and there’s not a lot of things more tempting to do than enjoy some comfort food in the warm glow of a fire pit in the company of a close friend or your significant other. Here are some extra homey restaurants, bars, and cafes that are especially irresistible this time of year.

There’s no better way to start your day than with a breakfast sandwich. They’re hearty but not heavy, layered but not fluffy, and they taste so very good. We polled our 200,000+ Instagram followers about their breakfast sandwich preferences then compiled these findings into a tidy manifesto of the exact types that ATLiens like you love. Here’s what you had to say about breakfast sandwiches…

We’re keeping the comfort food train going with these hearty broths and stews around town to warm you right up! Get your slurp on with takeout or dine-in at these restaurants today!

Atlanta is now home to five one-star Michelin-rated restaurants as well as a slew of other Michelin-recommended and Bib Gourmand restaurants, and we’re thrilled for the extremely hardworking talented chefs and entrepreneurs behind those ventures! But of course, being the die-hards that we are for the Atlanta food scene, we think there were a few […]

When you’re in the mood for something more lively than a simple dinner but you don’t want to commit to the club, a high-energy, rowdy dinner is just in order. We’ve got the full range in this post, from casual to more upscale, from fun and upbeat atmospheres to places where it’s totally okay to twerk on the tables if the music moves you to do so. Dive into our list, and let us know if we missed a spot. 

While it’s true that Atlanta is more known for things like lemon pepper wings, BBQ, and Southern cuisine, we do also have a small but growing and thriving vegan scene. You may have to venture over to roaming food trucks.  

Slowly but surely, fall is arriving in Atlanta, and with that comes all the basic fall flavors and we are here for it. From freshly baked breads to steaming hot lattes, there’s something so comforting about an apple or pumpkin flavored treat. If you still say that you don’t like pumpkin spice, quit being a […]

Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar is a neighborhood icon in the truest sense of the word, and Atlanta is better for having a place like it. They hold golf tournaments, which they’ve been kicked out of on numerous occasions, serve killer food, and are the gem of their neighborhood. Here’s the story of Atkins Park.

Put a little sizzle in your next meal out when you gather around the grill with your friends, and experience the art of Korean BBQ at one of these top Atlanta restaurants. Korean barbecue is an interactive type of cuisine that involves grilling cuts of meat onto grills that are built into your dining table. It’s a wonderful way to spend the evening with friends, and thanks to a huge Korean diaspora community the Atlanta area, there are *tons* of great places to enjoy this dining experience. Here’s a list of a few with the most mouthwatering cuts of meat and flavors! 

Football in the South just feels different. It just matters more here – especially in Atlanta, home of the College Football Hall of Fame and just an hour away from the multi-championship winning Georgia Bulldogs. Between college football, high school games and your Atlanta Falcons, there will be plenty of football to enjoy this fall and tailgates to pregame before the big game.

Going to a haunted house can sure scare up an appetite.  Atlanta has great haunted house options all throughout the metro area.  We’ve put together a list of delicious restaurants nearby the best haunted houses in the A.  Share this link with your crew, then plan a scary good night out in Atlanta this year!

Yes, as the unofficial capital of the south, Atlanta does amazing fried chicken, delectable biscuits, incredible soul food, and all the other fun stuff that southern cuisine is known for. But it’s also become just as easy to embrace a greener diet in this city if that’s your thing. There are a huge amount of healthy salad/grain bowl spots, local farmers markets, and incredible full-service restaurants where salad is far from an afterthought. Dive into our guide to find a satisfying salad near you!

There’s something special about noshing before your meal. Whether it’s an assortment of house rolls or an order of chips and salsa, our stomachs crave a warm-up before launching into the full workout of a meal. Here are some of the best bread baskets Atlanta has to offer.

Birthdays, holidays or just wanting to get dressed up and spend the afternoon with the girls are all perfectly perfect reasons for attending high tea. Atlanta has all kinds of options when it comes to tea rooms from small, eclectic places to the fancy, high class spots. Before booking your next high tea reservations, be sure to check out this article first! 

Chef Ron Hsu has become one of Atlanta’s defining culinary voices. Along with Ford Fry and Kevin Rathbun, when Ron opens a new restaurant, people pay attention. And more importantly, they eat there. It’s tricky to define his culinary style based on his restaurants alone, but what does Ron himself have to say? We covered his deep roots in the food world, his intensive time working in one of the finest restaurants in the world, and his triumphant return to Atlanta.