Guidebook for Clarkston

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Guidebook for Clarkston

Food Scene

Refuge Coffee is an essential stop if this is your first time visiting Clarkston. They provide job training to former refugees and the coffee shop serves as a gathering place for the community. You might even run into our mayor there, Ted Terry!
14 locals recommend
Refuge Coffee Co.
4170 E Ponce de Leon Ave
14 locals recommend
Refuge Coffee is an essential stop if this is your first time visiting Clarkston. They provide job training to former refugees and the coffee shop serves as a gathering place for the community. You might even run into our mayor there, Ted Terry!
Kathmandu Kitchen & Grill
926 Montreal Rd E
The shawarma here is delicious, as is the falafel and hummus. Say hello to Manna, the manager, if you stop by!
Merhaba Shawarma
4188 E Ponce de Leon Ave
The shawarma here is delicious, as is the falafel and hummus. Say hello to Manna, the manager, if you stop by!
If you have never tried Ethiopian before, Desta is a fun, approachable way to get started!
78 locals recommend
Desta Ethiopian Kitchen
3086 Briarcliff Rd NE
78 locals recommend
If you have never tried Ethiopian before, Desta is a fun, approachable way to get started!
We love the cabeza, lengua, and cachete tacos served here, as well as their nachos.
6 locals recommend
Taqueria San Pancho
4880 Lawrenceville Hwy
6 locals recommend
We love the cabeza, lengua, and cachete tacos served here, as well as their nachos.
You cannot beat the carnitas tacos here, nor the lively atmosphere!
16 locals recommend
El Rey Del Taco
5288 Buford Hwy
16 locals recommend
You cannot beat the carnitas tacos here, nor the lively atmosphere!
Try the polenta and shrimp!
31 locals recommend
Sweet Melissa's
127 E Court Square
31 locals recommend
Try the polenta and shrimp!
While open to the public only during the work week, this spot is definitely worth it if you have the availability. Located just off of the Chattahoochee river, the views here warrant the drive.
32 locals recommend
Chattahoochee Coffee Company
2281 Akers Mill Rd SE
32 locals recommend
While open to the public only during the work week, this spot is definitely worth it if you have the availability. Located just off of the Chattahoochee river, the views here warrant the drive.
The arepas and plantains are absolutely delicious, and the Avondale neighborhood is a fun place to explore for drinks or a little shopping.
28 locals recommend
Arepa Mia
10 N Clarendon Ave
28 locals recommend
The arepas and plantains are absolutely delicious, and the Avondale neighborhood is a fun place to explore for drinks or a little shopping.
Dancing Goats® Ponce City Market
650 North Avenue NE
152 locals recommend
Enjoy the wide-open space with a savory scone and good coffee.
104 locals recommend
Revelator Coffee Grant Park
437 Memorial Dr SE
104 locals recommend
Enjoy the wide-open space with a savory scone and good coffee.
Best spot for a Cuban sandwich, hands-down. And fun drinks of the day as well!
8 locals recommend
El Super Pan Latino Sandwiches & Bar
675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
8 locals recommend
Best spot for a Cuban sandwich, hands-down. And fun drinks of the day as well!
One of our all-time favorite places for a special occasion.
113 locals recommend
The Iberian Pig
121 Sycamore St
113 locals recommend
One of our all-time favorite places for a special occasion.
You have to try the black spaghetti when you eat here! Though you can't go wrong with any of their pasta dishes.
47 locals recommend
no. 246
129 E Ponce de Leon Ave
47 locals recommend
You have to try the black spaghetti when you eat here! Though you can't go wrong with any of their pasta dishes.

Drinks & Nightlife

Ponce City Market North Northeast
Ponce City Market North Northeast
187 locals recommend
936 locals recommend
Krog Street Market
99 Krog St NE
936 locals recommend
120 locals recommend
Brick Store Pub
125 E Court Square
120 locals recommend
36 locals recommend
Three Taverns Craft Brewery
121 New Street
36 locals recommend
32 locals recommend
Wild Heaven Beer
135B Maple St
32 locals recommend
50 locals recommend
Twain's Brewpub & Billiards
211 E Trinity Pl
50 locals recommend

Parks & Nature

894 locals recommend
Stone Mountain Park
1000 Robert E Lee Blvd
894 locals recommend
1221 locals recommend
Atlanta Botanical Garden
The Prado Northeast
1221 locals recommend

Arts & Culture

National Center for Civil and Human Rights
100 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW
565 locals recommend
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
450 Auburn Ave NE
981 locals recommend
1458 locals recommend
High Museum of Art
1280 Peachtree St NE
1458 locals recommend
Iconic Atlanta! Catch an off-Broadway show while you're in town.
801 locals recommend
The Fox Theatre
660 Peachtree St NE
801 locals recommend
Iconic Atlanta! Catch an off-Broadway show while you're in town.

Entertainment & Activities

We love our Atlanta Braves! Plenty to do, see, and eat at the Battery, the new home of our favorite team.
487 locals recommend
The Battery Atlanta
800 Battery Ave SE
487 locals recommend
We love our Atlanta Braves! Plenty to do, see, and eat at the Battery, the new home of our favorite team.
The tasting room of Coke samples from around the world is always a hit with kids!
1779 locals recommend
World of Coca-Cola
121 Baker St NW
1779 locals recommend
The tasting room of Coke samples from around the world is always a hit with kids!