This is an Atlanta staple and after living here for decades, I finally went. My friend is born and…read moreraised, they had nothing but great things to say. Located off of Piedmont Avenue - a one way street, look for the valet sign to pull in on the left. The cafe sits below street level - it's downstairs, like in the basement. But the vibes and energy shout sexy, speakeasy and spot to see new or rising talent. On this visit there wasn't any special guest or talent - it was Open Mic. Sign up and save $10 on the cover at the door. They seat you and servers provide menus for food and drinks. We had the grilled shrimp, others had pizza and light bites. The Texas margaritas were delicious and served strong. The talent was engaging and ranged from poets to singers. Overall, I'd definitely come back and check ahead to see who's performing. With the parking and cover, you invest some cash before you're entertained.

My boyfriend surprised me with a date night here! Parking is on the side of the building, valet…read moreonly but it's only $5. Inside is definitely a small and cozy experience! Good amount of seating that gives off a family basement kind of vibe. I'll start with the con: the service here was subpar. We sat in the overflow area and there were tables all around us. The two servers that we saw in the area repeatedly NEVER came to our table to greet us or take our order. My boyfriend ended up having to walk himself to the bar to get a drink and order some food for us. Even once the food came I had to flag her down to get another drink. We were not hidden or hard to see, so that was very disappointing. The comedy show was really good. The comedians were fun and funny. Each one's personality was so different and big and we laughed the whole night. Although good service is huge to me, I'd come back and give it another try because overall I really enjoyed the scene.

This establishment is like heaven for creatives! The loft-style venue features gorgeous local…read moreartwork adorning the walls. The stage gives a voice to musicians, poets, and spoken word artists. We selected this venue as the backdrop for the Atlanta Black Chambers Health & Wellness Committee's social mixer, and it did not disappoint. The food was awesome and had everyone singing its praises. I enjoyed the fried shrimp and fries. The shrimp were nice, plump, and perfectly fried. The menu prices were reasonable. Paid nearby parking is available, ranging from free if you luck up on street parking to $10 in local lots and hotels. I paid $10 to valet park at the Hyatt. Come out and support this Black woman-owned business. The ambiance and hospitality make this place stand out in a great way!

It's definitely a vibe. Had jerk wings that were delicious, seasoned very well and fell off the…read morebone literally. They don't have any other sauce than ranch so that was a bit disappointing. Host was awesome, band was good. DJ was too. Singers tore it up. Poetry was nice. Late show was on a whole different level though.

Excellent. I'm a member at this museum because I always love being able to swing by and enjoy the…read moreart. Last night, I pre-paid (about two months ago) for parking and the Friday Night jazz event. The Jazz was great. The museum exhibits were great.

Can't give it a 5-star because of the websites clarity, with the add ons. I lost 25.00 for reserved…read moreparking... that is for evening events(6pm) and I had a 1pm visit. The website did not make that clear. Lucky enough, the young lady gave me a sticker, normally given to members for validation parking. She told me I was not the only one who had done the same. Besides that, such a wonderful experience! I love the crisp white and architectural look of there building. The courtyard had cute seating. The entry was very open and spacious. They do offer a coat check, had a cute little café style area off to the side, and there gift shop was everything! Get a taste of some nice art pieces in there lobby. Each staff member that I came in contact with, from the beginning to the end was so nice and helpful. And there's nothing greater than a clean restroom...WIN! I had the opportunity to catch the Viktor & Rolf exhibit. I'm a fashion lover girlie and this was, such a joy of a time for me! I did get turned around a little trying to locate the exhibit... but when I did, the elevator doors opened and boom... the art in fashion slapped me in my face(lol). They did a awesome job and recommend, if it returns or has a showing in another city go see it.

Live music, solid service, and bar prices. Can't go wrong. Beware the front door puts you right…read morebeside the stage so be prepared to greet everyone at arrival lol

This is such a hidden gem. And maybe one of the last few original atl institutions that hasn't been…read morereplaced by corporate franchises. They are a dive bar-ish and event venue. They have events almost all nights and I want for their open mic story telling. Loved the vibes and you can see it's been loved for decades. Support them and visit them if you find an event you like. They have ample parking on Amsterdam Avenue. I had some beers and the price is about what you expect for atl these days. It's bar self serve but they bring the food to your table or chair

Highly recommend the Dragonfly Lounge for out of town friends! We always take our friends here and…read morethey are all so impressed. We bring our own beverages and they bring out ice and chasers. They are super accommodating for large parties and even have open mic night in Sunday's which is SO FUN! Hookah is great and they are always walking around ready to give you more coals

Me and my partner had been wanting to come here for a while, but was very disappointed. We were…read moregreeted and asked if we had been here before and we said no, expecting her to explain how things went. she sat us and gave us the drink and hookah menu, but never have any instructions on how to start/pay for the gaming. My lemon drop drink was great, but after a while we were so disappointed in the lack of customer service that we just paid for the drink and left. Definitely won't be back.

Amazing venue and acoustics that made the sweet sound of music flow with clarity throughout the…read morecrowd. Free parking was available in the surface lot and garage. However, there's limited spots. So, arrive early and be patient because you might have to cruise the lot several times. There's also free parking a few blocks down (wear comfortable shoes in case you have to take a stroll). I was warmly greeted upon entering the venue which made me feel welcomed. The show promptly started on time, which I appreciated. Anu & Ash performed to s sold out crowd! The bar offers fairly priced snacks, as well as non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages. Pack your patience if you need to use the restroom because there's only two single unisex restrooms. Overall, I enjoyed my experience and would return to enjoy another performance.

Love the venue! Every seat is a good seat. Parking can get packed so try to get to event early. Had…read morea great time-and staff were very pleasant.

I honestly love Eddie's addict and can't wait to find other reasons to visit…read more I came to Eddie's on a dreary and kind of cold night so the outside was not opened which I assumed was the reason way, but I have some friends who say it's pretty great space to relax, drink a beer, and watch the show. So the venue itself is uber small, which is amazing. It's a great place to see an act for super cheap and in an intimate setting. There is seating which is mostly first-come-first-available. There are some areas you can reserve, but I believe you need to reserve the entire table which is not ideal for me since I came solo. I sat at the bar which was perfect for me and a great vantage point from the stage. I ordered a small snack and a beer and really enjoyed the concert I was there for. I thought the acoustics were good, the food was perfectly fine bar food and the beer was perfectly crisp. This is honestly a place I should be going more to.

4 star venue, 2 star experience…read more I love the idea of "songwriters playing original music in an intimate setting." No free parking whether you park on the street, in a lot or $6 for the DeKalb deck a few blocks (weekends included). Phone # is required for entry, not the Dice app which sold my tickets. Friendly staff, good acoustics and if you're early enough, you can sit on bleachers. They aren't comfy but the sight lines are excellent and it beats standing. The tiny tables didn't appear to be worth the extra $$ as they aren't elevated and you have to buy 4 seats. There's only enough room on the stage for the artist and their guitar. Son Little sounded great as always. Despite it being "a listening room" he encouraged the audience to sing and they did - loudly and off key. What ruined it for me is how short the set was. It's not the artists fault, but if they are unlucky enough to be the 7pm show, the next act is waiting to perform. Son's set may have been 45 minutes excluding the opener but he probably gave Candi Jenkins more time than she needed. I was disappointed after braving the cold, arriving early & paying $38 plus parking.. I know Eddie's Attic has history and it beats City Winery's mandatory minimum spend. But some artists are just better with a band and Son Little is one of them. Unless the late show last longer, I prefer standing room only dive bars like the Earl or Smith's Olde Bar for a real, 2 hours+ live show experience (band included). Buckhead Theater or Center Stage if I want to sit and be fancy. It's a no for me.

Cool dive bar. Good drinks, good service & reasonable prices. Great place for late night eats. They…read morehave a good mix of food, perfect for anyone.

Food is amazing!! I'm a vegetarian and I have a lot of good choices for dinner and for brunch…read more Amazing friendly and attentive servers. Sound in the venue is amazing. Bathroom floor could be dried somehow, I have almost fallen a handful of times.

I haven't been to the Decatur Book Festival in a long time, and I've been doing myself a…read moredisservice. I also didn't plan my festival visit well, so I only did marginally better by showing up. Next time, I'll plan my visit accordingly, and the festival website has all the information you need. I went on Saturday afternoon, and it was sooooo hot. I was not ready for the heat. I would suggest wearing a hat and light, loose clothing. The Emory Healthcare booth had fans, and bless them for that. I walked the circuit of all the booths on East and West Ponce, Clairemont, McDonough and Sycamore. There were a lot of publishing houses, libraries, booksellers and self-published authors represented in the booths. The festival organizers did a great job of putting groups together, i.e. all libraries, child activities, and food in the same area. I sat for a while at the Local Poetry stage, and I enjoyed the poets that I saw. The subjects were a little rough, so I can't say that I left wanting to read more from the poets, but I appreciated their use of language. There are several talks with topics ranging from culinary to revolutionary. Unfortunately, I didn't get to attend ANY of the talks because of my lack of planning. Some of the talks I believe that I would have enjoyed were "Women Take Charge in Sci-Fi," "Homey Don't Play That: The Story of in Living Color and The Black Comedy Revolution," "American Cookie," "Tweeting, Weird and Nice," and "An American Marriage." I believe that anyone could find a topic they'd appreciate. I took Marta so that I wouldn't have to deal with parking, but I don't think parking would be a problem. But you'd have to pay, which I don't like to do. The Decatur Book Festival is in downtown Decatur which is my favorite neighborhood in Atlanta, so you can't go wrong visiting it for any reason, and the Decatur Book Festival is a good reason. September 30/30 #2

As the Reading Rainbow theme song sings, "Take a look, it's in a book." Just add "festival" to the…read moreend. It was a splendid Labor Day weekend to soak up the AJC Decatur Book Festival in downtown Decatur. This event is billed as the largest independent book festival in the US and in the top five of book festivals overall. The festival began in 2006 and now has around 80,000 attendees. It's free too, always a plus. I wasn't really familiar with many of the authors, but I learned about some new authors and had a grand time wandering around and spending time snagging heaps of food samples. Hello there, Big Green Egg's pork belly. Many of the vendors are not literary-related; if you're not a library junkie, don't worry, you can still have a dandy time! There are poetry slams, cooking demos, children's activities, workshops, and more. Parking can be a headache in downtown Decatur; MARTA and biking are good alternatives. Check the festival's website and social media for any author cancellations. You can pick up a program at the festival in case you didn't memorize the schedule online. Kidding, it's too huge to memorize. The Marriott conference center was messy though at times since there's a bookstore set up and tons of people either there shopping, waiting to go to a talk, or in line for signings. Regarding bathrooms, I saw Porta Potties a plenty. Glad to have finally checked out (ha) the Decatur Book Festival.

Eclectic place. Mismatched tables/chairs. The built in wood oven is amazing! Food, outstanding…read more Best Pizza outside Chicago. All homemade crusts and sauce, natural cheese. I could eat a pizza crust with no toppings on it and just dip it in garlic butter. There is a stage for live music but we went in the afternoon. The Playlist was awesome, classics we all sang along to. It's disappointing that more local people aren't taking advantage of this great pizza. One last thing, health department rating is 100%, A!

Cool live music and delicious pizza. Everything is all natural... And their fresh baked bread is…read moremade in store...and they literally bake it when you order it! It's phenomenal. They do not use any ingredients that you cannot pronounce. Many items are locally sourced.