Onstage Atlanta

2617 N Decatur Rd
Decatur, GA 30033

Susan V. writes: We're stepping out! We said one night at my apartment.  The three of us, a dastardly trio, decided to get gussied up and go see a musical. Victor Victoria was playing at Onstage Atlanta and it seemed too intrigueing to pass up.  Onstage Atlanta is a…

Squash Blossom

113 E Court Sq
Decatur, GA 30030

Shay Y. writes: I really want to completely love this store but due to the high prices and terrible return policy (store credit that actually EXPIRES! What??), I find I can only love the idea of the store.

The clothing is unique and trendy, they have terrific shoes…

Ray's In The City
Neighborhood: Downtown

240 Peachtree St
Atlanta, GA 30303

Gerald S. writes: I have had a few lunches here in the past and the food quality is always great.  The restaurant is located across the street from the Peachtree Center MARTA Station on Peachtree Street, of course.  This restaurant is an upscale seafood place.  It…

Mazzy's Sports Bar & Grill

2217 Roswell Road NE
Marietta, GA 30062

Mike O. writes: I've known the owner for a little over three years now and I must say that he knows how to run a great place...  However, I agree with others above that there are always guys in there that want to start fights (mostly in the back with the pool…

Lee's Golden Buddha 7 Chinese Restaurant

2524 Cobb Pkwy SE
Smyrna, GA 30080

Gretchen O. writes: The Hot and Sour soup is the best I have had in a long time.
Unfortunately, I felt rushed when I came in to order take-out and didn't see my favorite, Kung Pao Shrimp, on the menu. So, I ordered Hunan Shrimp. It wasn't bad, but I ended up picking out…

Happy Donuts
Neighborhood: East Atlanta Village

380 Flat Shoals Ave SE
Atlanta, GA 30316

Gabriel L. writes: I was not super impressed by the donuts here, although I did find the place to be rather amusing.  It's a total attempt at ripping off dunkin donuts, complete with similar color schemes, remarkably similar french cruller donuts, and pretty…

Psycho Sisters Consignment Shops
Neighborhood: Little Five Points

428 Moreland Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30307

Rhonda C. writes: Although I don't often find clothes that I would consider purchasing here, I can't help but stop in just to gawk at the shoes and see what crazy new things they have hanging around.  I can occasionally find a very cute pair of shoes here that I've…

Caribou Coffee
Neighborhood: Virginia Highlands

832 N Highland Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30306

Dan D. writes: For a big coffee chain this spot delivers good, hot, strong coffee everytime I go in. It's always clean and the staff actually seems like they want to be there. Good digs

Vinyl
Neighborhood: Midtown

1374 W Peachtree St
Atlanta, GA 30309

Andre S. writes: HELLO CLEVELAND!

Is what I thought to myself as I watched a battle of the bands competition here last week.

Straight out of a scene of Guitar Hero (you know where you start out as a local band at a local venue) this arena is definitely quaint, and will…

Grant Central Pizza
Neighborhood: East Atlanta Village

1279 Glenwood Ave SE
Atlanta, GA 30316

Drew W. writes: In my book, it's not quite as good as Savage, but the price is a little better and sometimes I'd rather walk somewhere for a slice than drive.

It's nothing fancy, and the highlight of the interior is the giant interstate sign for East Atlanta Village…

Javaology

466 Edgewood Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30312

Blake B. writes: Definitely a strange location for a coffee shop, I must say-- right on the corner in a not-so social-friendly part of town, which could be looked at as a bonus and a drawback for this place.

Despite the weird location, Javaology has a comfy interior…

Tomato Japanese Grocery

7124 Pechtre Indstrl Blvd
Norcross, GA 30071

Yuna P. writes: Although Tomato is really far from where I live, this is the only Japanese grocery I know in Atlanta, so I have no choice but to go here.  I get all sorts of different things from here: Rice, shampoo, frozen meals, Asian vegetables, pickled radishes,…

Youth Art Connection
Neighborhood: Downtown

63 Auburn Avenue
30303
Atlanta, GA 31132

Susan V. writes: What a worthwhile organization.  As a teacher of a recycled material sewing reconstruction workshop, I worked at the Youth Art Connection for a week.  During this time, I saw just what a great opportunity this place provides for Boys and Girls club…

Thread Zeppelin
Neighborhood: East Atlanta Village

504 Flat Shoals Ave SE
Atlanta, GA 30316

Drew W. writes: An important stop on my search for the world's worst bowling shirts...Thread Zeppelin has an awesome selection of vintage clothes to choose from, and it's easy to spend a long time looking through all of it. Last time I was there I think I irritated…

Your Cleaners

410 W Ponce De Leon Ave
Decatur, GA 30030

Mitch W. writes: Great dry cleaners with a drive up lane.  They do good work and are professional and friendly.  My only complaints 1) no credit cards (but they do a great job explaining they only take cash or check right up front and this keeps prices down); 2) like…

Ulta Salon

7671 North Point Parkway
Mansell Crossing Shopping Center
Alpharetta, GA 30022

Erin W. writes: Ulta Salons

Tired of paying insane prices and spending a whole day in the salon just to tame your mane?  Tired of being forced to get your hair done between Tuesday and Saturday? Well I have the perfect suggestion for you.  Go to Ulta Salon in…

La Fonda Latina
Neighborhood: Candler Park

1639 McLendon Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30307

nikki k. writes: This La Fonda is quite possibly the smallest one in town, but it's just the right size for Candler Park.

Have a seat on the enclosed patio if you can, because this place is so small when you sit on the inside you sweat almost as hard as the cooks who…

C-Nails & Spa
Neighborhood: Edgewood

1270 Caroline Street, Suite #D-130
Atlanta, GA 30307

Rhonda C. writes: This place is just one more reason why I love the Edgewood Shopping Center.  After running every other errand I could possibly need to run, I can stop in and get a quick pedicure.  This place isn't extravagant, but they do a good job and their prices…

Holy Mother Tattoo
Neighborhood: Little Five Points

1158 Euclid Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30307

Travy T. writes: I've gotten several tattoos here.  They are clean and do great work.  Plus there are comfy couches for your buddies to relax on while waiting to go celebrate afterwards.

Barnacles Seafood, Oysters & Sports

6365 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Doraville, GA 30360

Eric S. writes: I have actually been to a Barnacles before, all be it not this one but none the less - It's a chain joint. On this night I was with a traveling band of merry yelpers in search of karaoke and after seeing the results, I quickly realized I was with…

Regal Atlantic Stadium 16
Neighborhood: Atlantic Station

Atlantic Station
371 17th Street
Atlanta, GA 30363

Andre S. writes: Not much to really say on this movie theater, but blah.

Way over priced for an adult movie ticket, but of course, that's usually the general story nowadays.  Oh how I missed when an adult ticket was $5.00, of course I was like two years old.  Yes, I'm…

Waffle House
Neighborhood: Buckhead

3735 Roswell Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30342

SAM Y. writes: day 29 of my nation wide tag game
(tag you are it!)

so i got done training. i am sweaty and exhausted. but my exhaustion can't be explained. i am not physically tired or mentally, my life is tired. if i was ryu from street fighter, my life bar would…

Yasin's Homestyle Seafood
Neighborhood: West End

1080 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd
Atlanta, GA 31132

Sarajenie S. writes: The service was good, the food was great.  The catfish was fresh and hand seasoned.  They had a wide variety of seafood and sides to go along with it.  I ordered the catfish with a fries and red beans and rice.  The red beans and rice was the best…

Brands Mart USA

5000 Motors Industrial Way
Doraville, GA 30363

Drew W. writes: All the neon colored prices and signs make my eyes bleed after ten minutes here, but the prices more than make up for it. Any time I'm buying new electronics or accessories, I'll make the trek to the 'burbs to check prices and sales here first.

The…

Earwax Records
Neighborhood: Downtown

565 Spring St NW
Atlanta, GA 30308

Rob K. writes: Earwax is a three star record shop with two extra stars on top. One for actually being a "Record Shop" as in vinyl LP's, and the second for being locally owned. The selection is mostly older Hip-Hop, R&B, Rap, and thrift-store quality "Wham!" LP's…

Courtyard by Marriott
Neighborhood: Westside / Home Park

1132 Techwood Drive
Atlanta, GA 30303

cindy w. writes: Best budget hotel I stayed at in Atlanta for its price and location!
I picked this hotel because it was the closest to IKEA from  which I was making a pilgrimage to from Miami with my bf. Yup, hundreds of miles south from the ATL. Yeah, I know I'm…

Wqxi-Am Sports Talk 790 the Zone
Neighborhood: Buckhead

3350 Peachtree Rd NE Ste 1610
Atlanta, GA 30326

Drew W. writes: Atlanta's top rated sports talk station which airs local shows from 6 in the morning until late night kicks in. 790 airs FOX sports radio programs when the local talent is off the air. 790 is much more listenable for me than 680, given the local…

Soul Kiss Exotic Adornments
Neighborhood: Little Five Points

1154 Euclid Ave
Atlanta, GA 30307

kisha s. writes: damn, damn, damn JAMES!

(sigh) looks like another one of my long-time local favorites has gone the way of the dinosaur.

for me, no trip to L5P is complete without a visit to soul kiss. on more than one occasion i have spent over an hour in this store…

Sun America - Shannon Lucas

5775 Glenridge Drive
Suite C
Atlanta, GA 30328

Marina C. writes: her good faith estimate of closing costs was pretty darn close to the actual numbers at the end of the real estate transaction... she consistently takes about 24 hours to return a phone call but she gets high marks for getting the job done quickly...

American Apparel
Neighborhood: Midtown

66 5th Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30308

Stephanie S. writes: I love this store, the clothes are great!

I spent something like 200 dollars are plain colored tanks and T's last summer before going to Europe because I didn't want to come across as an egotistical American tourist in purely brand name clothes and/or…

Hashiguchi Jr.
Neighborhood: Buckhead

3400 Around Lenox Rd NE # C520
Atlanta, GA 31132

Deanna J. writes: Yayy. This place still rocks. I will warn you though, that it is super tiny. If you and your friend happen to be loud (not obnoxious, mind you. Juuust loud) talkers or excited to catch up, if you are seated in the banquette rows, you will be very…

Willy's Mexicana Grill

3384 Holcomb Bridge Rd
Norcross, GA 30092

Bill S. writes: This is the closest Willy's to me (until I move) since they decided to close their location on Roswell Rd just south of the river. I still make the 6-7 mile trek to this location for their burritos when I just don't want to settle for Moe's.

Willy's…

Atlanta State Farmers Market

16 Forest Pkwy
Forest Park, GA 30298

Susan V. writes: Anyone who hasn't heard of or been to this place will be in for a real treat. This farmer's market is the real deal. It's all outdoors and the farmers themselves are doing the wheelin' and dealin' with customers. There are so many fresh crops to…

Bruster's
Neighborhood: East Atlanta Village

749 Moreland Ave
Atlanta, GA 30316

Drew W. writes: The temptation of ice cream in the same little corner complex as my gym. Bruster's....you evil bastards.

Seriously, I have a hard time being good and passing up ice cream. Especially when I can rationalize that I just did some exercise and can…

Bagwell Furniture

646 Veterans Mmrl Hwy SE
Mableton, GA 30126

Adree O. writes: They have the most beautiful different and hard to find pieces. I would highly reccomend them to anyone that love deep heavy and rich looking quality furniture at discounted prices.

Perimeter Mall

4400 Ashford Dunwdy Rd NE
Ste 1360
Atlanta, GA 30346

Lauren S. writes: If I must go to a mall in the Atlanta area, this is usually the one I go to. The mall isn't packed out with wanna be rap stars and Westminster school girls like Lenox, and it's much less suburban than North Point.

There's a Bloomingdales, Macy's,…

Da Chicago Dogs

1877 Piedmont Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 31132

Sharin F. writes: OH I WEEP!  A PLACE WITH CHICAGO HOT DOG STAND FOOD RIGHT HERE IN DA DIRTY DRITY SOUTH!  This might become my home away from home!  Oh the pangs of home sickness in my heart, how I cry with joy as I stuff my face with big wieners (joke intentional)…

Tower Beer Wine & Spirits

2161 Piedmont Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30324

Lauren S. writes: SCENE: Preparation for a 25th birthday extravaganza. Gazing upon an empty liquor cabinet, wiped out from other parties, bad days, and other nights of general debauchery, Lauren S. finds herself in dire need of spirits to well...keep things spirited.…

The Fresh Market

1205 Johnson Ferry Road
Marietta, GA 30068

Amreen U. writes: Lets start with a confession:  I looove grocery shopping.  All the food, the possibility, it makes me feel fuzzy inside.  So, The Fresh Market is pretty much one of my favorite places ever.  It has all of the basics of a grocery store, meat,…

Book Nook

3073 North Druid Hills Road
Decatur, GA 30033

Mark C. writes: If you are a book lover, especially a comic or genre collector, you've found your home.

This place is huge and chaotic, packed floor to ceiling with books and comics. The new sections are pretty paltry, not really the reason to visit. The movie and…