Gigi&#x27;s Country Kitchen

A great "dive" bar with a solid beer selection with cool music to boot. I was in town to see Wilco…read morebut saw a lot of great acts had played there/we're coming up on their calendar. A great spot to hang out at, I hope to catch a show there in the future.

The Union Is back, back from the fire from a few years ago & they have new upstairs bar, with neon…read morelights - really, yes really & new stage to hear great music & the pole is gone - from back in the day there was pole in the middle of the stage hard for musicians to play around & for fans to have good view of the band & now they have windows, yes can you believe windows facing Union street. The downstairs bar is well lit, very different from the old days, but they still have the best prices on beer in town. A visit to the Union is a must for Athens visit if you love good cold beer & indie music!

Spices of Life Gourmet Coffee

4.2(5 reviews)

0.5 mi

I came this morning for the first time and ordered a white mocha iced latte medium. Atmosphere was…read moreunique. Had indoor and outdoor seating. Coffee selection had variety and they had pastries, and muffins. Service was okay it could definitely improve.

What a pleasant find. I've driven by many times and wondered about this place. Finally had a chance…read moreto visit and loved it. Had the D'Orleans (their own hot coffee drink) and a chocolate muffin. Both were great. Folks were super friendly. Will definitely be back, next time for a sit down breakfast which I didn't know they served!

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Small seating area. About 5 tables

Eclipse Company Store

3.9(96 reviews)

1.3 mi

Great community gathering place in The Plains, just outside Athens for live music, pulled pork BBQ…read moreand some signature chips. Lots of other menu items to be sure including selection of tacos and some seriously sloppy (in a good way) burgers. The company town store in an old mining town set right alongside the railroad tracks and lovely Hock Hocking Adena bike path makes the Eclipse Company Store a welcoming historic place in a sense. Folks bike there, stop for one of the many local beers on tap, or meet outside and the large patio of picnic tables to listen to music on a small covered bandstand. The upstairs can be rented out as well for special events. The Sunday brunch is a good one as well, especially if you like BBQ.

It was my first time visiting eclipse. The atmosphere felt very homey and there was someone playing…read morelive music. The service was good seated quick on a high top and the server got our orders in fast and the food was out as well. The Mac n cheese eggrolls were new and interesting. Outside was crispy and crunchy and you bite into a soft Mac n cheese pieces. I ordered the my first rodeo sandwich. It came with chicken, bacon, jalapeños, and the side of vegetables for the sandwich lettuce, tomatoes, onion. The chips are their speciality homemade kettle chips. Those were savory and crunchy. I think they can do a better job with sharing daily specials for the food I know they specialize in beer but I did not try any. Server jumped quick into starting us with drinks. Especially for a tourist like me there should be a welcome since this is a very dandy spot to have a restaurant. So service was a 2/5 food was a 3/5.

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Miller's Chicken

4.3(113 reviews)

3.3 mi

They've been slingin' chicken for decades from Miller's on the West Side of Athens. They have a…read moremorning crowd of people who work with their hands loading up on breakfast sandwiches and then a steady stream until the 7pm close. So don't get a hankering for the best chicken tenders (each one is essentially a whole flattened breast) or the more old school offerings like fried hearts, gizzards, or livers. You can get those in bulk and you might ask who would ever...? My high school crew does once a year when the loser of our previous year's fantasy football league caters the next year's draft, that's who. The reason to go is the fried chicken but you can order skinless if you want to behave. They also sell biscuits and multiple sizes of cole slaw, mashed potatoes and gravy, and potato salad. You can dine in at one of probably ten tables and a surprising number of people do. But for me it is about a bucket and some sides for a picnic or that quick decision when plans to make dinner at home go sideways. Parking for 10 or so cars available in front and it is rarely full for long if at all. As a college town, Athens' restaurant scene typically caters to the students. And Miller's is definitely student friendly. But while the students flock to the latest thing (new Cane's on Court Street) the locals know that Miller's is Athens true chicken king. The family business has earned loyalty over the generations. And just know, if you are back in Athens looking for some chicken nostalgia in late summer, make sure you don't land on County Fair Week in August. That is the one week a year they are closed at Miller's.

Got dinner here while visiting friends and it was so good! The food is fresh, the chicken is huge…read moreand the crispy skin does not fall off like other fried chicken places. The gravy is top notch and Mac and cheese very cheesy. The service was quick and simple to order. Prices were great as well, love how you can order different sizes of the sides. The store definitely feels like a mom and pop shop, very cozy and antique ish.

Miller's chicken

Chicken Sandwich

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5 piece chicken, quarter pound of each of chicken liver, heart and gizzard

Cutler's Restaurant

3.5(67 reviews)

4.4 mi

•$$$

The food was exceptional. I don't even like alcohol, but their pear martini was superb. Their…read morewaiter was entertaining and VERY good at his job. Well done! The restaurant was elegant and I would recommend this place for good date. The Appalachian paella was *chefs kiss*.

The food was terrible. Paid for an expensive steak that was not seasoned and you could taste that…read moreit was seared on a gas grill (hints the gas taste). The side of garlic mash was lack luster in taste. Also ordered the penne Alfredo that was bland and was just sauce in the bottom of the bowl with pasta put on top. Will not be returning especially after the price it cost for the meal. Would have had a better dinner at any fast food restaurant at 1/10th the price.

Cutler's Sangria

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Brazen beef?

Stephen's

3.7(32 reviews)

3.6 mi

Great service, had a burger and a veggie burger both were amazing. Great spot for a grub and nice…read moreatmosphere I do recommend.

One of the best places to eat on Court street. The food is so cheap it's hard to believe it's so…read moregood! We eat here every time we visit and haven't been disappointed yet!!

Veggie burger

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Jackie O's Public House

4.1(78 reviews)

3.8 mi

I am absolutely devastated that this is closed because of a fire and cannot wait to go again. The…read morefood is amazing, I love the fries and chipotle mayo.

Went to Jackie O's tonight with a couple of friends for the first time. I ordered the Appalachian…read more It was fine, but nothing to write home about. We got cheese curds to start. One friend ordered a Caesar salad with chicken and got a fruity vinaigrette instead. Another friend ordered a burger and they forgot the bacon. A third friend asked for his burger well-done, but it came out medium, also with no bacon. When he asked the server if it looked well-done, she said she didn't know what well-done looks like. He asked if she could get a new one so he wouldn't get sick, and she said she'd check with the kitchen. No apology. It took 25 minutes for the new burger to come out, and by then we had been there for over an hour and a half. When she finally brought it out, she asked if he wanted a box to take it home. Still no bacon on the burger. Also, no apology again. Overall, not a great experience. Will not be back.

Taproom

Fried Chicken Wedge. 10/10. No notes.

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Pigskin Sports Bar & Grill

3.5(67 reviews)

3.7 mi

We went in the middle of June, so there was practically no-one there! We got a $10 burger deal and…read moregot to sit anywhere. I recommend the tots they were fire. The ambiance is amazing and packed on a game day, but switches up in the summer. Slow service for an empty restaurant however! I had fun

The "Gold Rush" wings were very good and flavorful. The bartender Judson was cool and we had a…read moregreat conversation. The lunch crowd was light but it was not to much. The feel of the place was nice and staff spoke and seemed pleasant. The only negative was the paper towel machine was completely broken and there wasn't a place to dry your hands.

Fried Potatoes (Twist)

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Sol Restaurant

3.0(114 reviews)

4.2 mi

A good choice for a sit down restaurant in Athens. Have a variety of food and drink options to…read moresatisfy any of your cravings. It did take us awhile to be seated and served but the awesome bartender, Jonathan, kept the drinks coming quickly so I can't say we minded too much. We had ordered the margarita, beermosa, and Cuba libre-- all delicious and not too expensive. The endless beermosas are a steal! We ordered the buffalo chicken wrap and burger (unpictured) and both were good. Overall a good place for the price and will likely be returning!

Incredible food and service. CLEAN! After many years eating psuedo-mexican at Casa Neuva…read more(overpriced) came here and never looked back.

Sol Breakfast w french toast

Moscow Mule

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Union Street Diner

4.1(141 reviews)

3.7 mi

The servers are absolutely wonderful, food comes out quickly and is absolutely delicious…read more Absolutely a perfect Athens diner, recommend to anyone wanting breakfast or brunch in Athens. They have a burger & sandwich menu for the rare breakfast hater as well, haha

Union Street Diner is what you want in a breakfast go to. Always fast, always consistent with…read morerobust menu built around what you want to see, not trying to be clever. And ample portions. End of the day, don't walk out without having the hash browns. Reason alone to go.