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    4.3 (156 reviews)
    Closed 10:25 am - 8:05 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    My Fair Lady Added Tofu Year of the Tiger My Fair Lady

    Came here cause I wanted to go to planta, but it's closed. Decided to try this Recess place. The food was not good at all & I'm a healthy eater. The rice was old, the cauliflower lacked flavor, the dressing was not tasty and there was not enough tofu to warrant the upcharge. Expected a lot, disappointed greatly. Will not return, very much giving 0/10. I honestly want a refund. But I'm let them rock.

    SELF-ORDER kiosk / iPad. No one to help you if your technology challenged. Good luck!
    Lisa T.

    SERVICE: You order at the ONE self-serve kiosk they have. If the people in front of you don't know what they want or don't know how to use the iPad, then it can take awhile. FOOD: $15 SUPERBOWL (+ $4 added SHREDDED CHICKEN): this is labeled as one of their most popular grain bowls so I had to give it a try. I really liked it! The Tahini dressing was WATERY, so thin. That's my only compliant. Everything else tasted great. Minus the dressing because you can barely tell since it's so thinned out. AMBIANCE: There is no where to sit here, you must take it to go and find a seat somewhere in the market. Very little interaction with staff here since it's self-order and they just call out names and hand out the food.

    Notorious PIG
    Carlie M.

    Good spot in krog for a healthy dinner or lunch! We got the Notorious PIG! It was super yummy and filling. We actually split it between 2 people so it would be a great meal for leftovers as well.

    Year of the Tiger Bowl
    Jenna D.

    Got the Year of the Tiger bowl (with avocado added) today for lunch! It was incredibly flavorful and well seasoned. My favorite component of the bowl was the beet chips. They gave an ample side of sauce to use on the bowl, but I only ended up needing a small amount because it was pretty spicy. The avocado was a bit pricy to add ($2.50 for a small half of an avo), but I understand that prices are increasing everywhere nowadays. Will definitely return and would 100% recommend to anyone looking for a fresh, healthy, and very filling meal at Krog!

    Pancho & Lefty
    Jasmine M.

    Initially I was very apprehensive about the food items on this menu, but I am beyond glad I gave it a try. I had food from both Recess & Bar Mercado. I was able to taste the following tapas: cauliflower, yuca fries, & loaded sweet potatoes 10/10 recommend all 3. The flavor is outstanding and the presentation of the food is great. Their frozen strawberry mango margarita was phenomenal and very refreshing. For my entree I had the Pancho & Lefty w/ chicken which was delicious and such a great portion of food. Although I am not from the ATL area I will definitely visit again when I am in town!

    Build your own
    Mitchonyelp T.

    So so good, fast and fresh food, so many healthy and delicious items, fits well into the vibe of Krog street market and is definitely a must try when you go, the workers are friendly and understanding, one of my new favorites in the city for sure.

    Winter is Coming (farro, kale, basil, roasted squash, Brussels, pomegranate, golden raisins, Parmesan crisps w chili vinaigrette)
    Katie E.

    There were a few options on the menu I was debating between and ended up going with the Winter Is Coming. It was sweeter than your typical grain bowl. It was a nice change of pace. I wish it had a little more sauce or something so it wasn't so dry. But overall it was a tasty meal.

    Harvest Moon salad with chicken, veg plate.
    Yonina G.

    Very interesting menu. Generous portions. Great service. Good cocktails. Well priced. One star off because the food was really good, not amazing. I'd definitely return.

    My Farro Lady Bowl (with Sweet Potato and Salmon)
    Tiff H.

    I'm a huge fan of the Castellucci restaurants and just realized that Recess was one of their many successful ventures in Krog Street Market (AND Bar Mercado?! CHG going places!). We received some coupons for any CHG restaurant at a recent Yelp event so we decided to make a trip to Recess to try them out! There's a cute bar area you can sit and order drinks, including their frozé! I decided to skip on the drinks, especially since you can only order them if you sit at their bar. The lady at the register recommended the My Farro Lady but I couldn't decide between that and the Super Bowl. The sweet potato caught my eye, but I couldn't stop eyeing the kale pesto on the My Farro Lady. She suggested I order the My Farro Lady with sweet potato, which she allowed for no additional charge! I also added on some salmon because I do like some meat for protein! It is a little pricier that way, but I do know good quality salmon does cost about that much to add to any salad in most places. I loved the My Farro Lady! I liked the kale pesto and I really like farro grains. The salmon was cooked to perfection. Overall, I will definitely need to come back to try the bar menu, but in the meantime, I love the healthy option that Recess offers at Krog Street Market.

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    When visiting Atlanta, I've eaten at Recess in Krog Market and it reliable, great food and love to build my own entree. This is a must try

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    Delicious. Have eaten here 3 times and every time the food has been amazing. The service was quick.

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    Excellent food. Easy pickup with order ahead. I will go again! Easy in and out of the parking deck.

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    Salata

    Salata

    3.7
    (79 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    First timer! I was shopping at Ponce City Market and decided to try this place. Never heard of…read moreit. Walked by twice and decided to go back. What caught my attention is that you chose your salad, including all its ingredients. You can choose from small, large, or wrap options. The small is more than enough! I would not have finished the large. I chose grilled chicken and the Chipotle spicy chicken. It was spicy! The other options are salmon, shrimp, crab, etc. The service was good.. I didn't get the guy's name but he seemed new or maybe he was shy. Very soft spoken This salad set me back $15! Drink is separate The dining area tables were not clean at least the one I was sitting at was not. If I'm in the area again, I will return.

    On May 18,,2026 enjoying my salad, I encountered a hard, inedible object. Upon closer inspection, I…read morerealized to my alarm that I was chewing on a piece of plastic shown in attachment. This was not a minor inconvenience; I genuinely mistook it for a piece of lettuce, raising serious questions about the origin and potential prevalence of foreign objects in your food preparation process. The immediate concern for my health, given that plastic is indigestible and potentially harmful, was profound. Following this alarming discovery, I promptly approached the manager on duty, Courtney, to report the issue. I presented him with the piece of plastic found in my meal. To my disappointment, his response was both dismissive and inadequate. He offered an apology before quickly discarding the plastic because customers were there. When I pressed for a more meaningful resolution, inquiring if that was the extent of the action, he then offered a refund for the salad. While I appreciate the offer of a refund, it felt entirely insufficient given the gravity of the situation and the clear neglect shown towards a serious food safety concern. Update: As of June 4th. I still have not received my refund. Spoke to someone in the management team over the metro Atlanta Salata's name Janetra Ellis. She definitely gave me the run around with generic explanations and lack of problem solving this matter. She has not returned my emails after our first conversation for my refund. Not going back to Salata!!! Very disappointing.

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    sweetgreen - Healthy Salads, Wraps, and Bowls

    sweetgreen - Healthy Salads, Wraps, and Bowls

    3.4
    (111 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    I know I know I know…read more I know it's a chain. Believe me, I have been on the 'local' train much longer (and much more vocally/visibly) than many others. I get it. And I know that Atlanta has many local businesses to patronize (I've reviewed a whole bunch of 'em). BUT. I was tired & hungry and in search of healthy, filling, reliable, GF food and I was unwilling to go 'round and 'round looking for it. So, Sweetgreen it was. I regret nothing. I am grateful that I didn't befall some of the annoyances other Yelpers write of. Everyone with whom I interacted was kind -- nice, even -- and professional. I took my food to go but had I eaten here, I would have been fine. The space was light, large, clean, and inviting. My food was made well and I got a good return on my financial investment. I went with the ever-popular Harvest Bowl and I was glad I did. I received a huge, well made (and mixed!) bowl of shredded (and massaged -- so it's not tough to chew, eat or digest) kale, wild rice, roasted sweet potatoes, roasted almonds, apples, goat cheese, and a very generous amount of tender roasted chicken (40g of protein!!) all tossed with balsamic vinaigrette. I paired my food with kombucha and leaned into my health kick.* With every bite my hunger lessened and I felt like I was empowering my body. Eating healthy(ish) is always a good choice and Sweetgreen is a reliable source of just that. Again, I am sorry to read that others have had a tough time at this location of late. On the mid-spring day I got food from here, it definitely hit the spot. *Earning the junk food pig out that was to come.

    I tried this restaurant in NJ and loved it, thought that the food was of good quality, and the…read moredishes were healthy which is sometimes hard to find. Came to Georgia and tried to order online, my order was supposed to be ready in 15 minutes, when I arrived to the restaurant there was a long line of people waiting for their orders for pick up. My order ended up taking 45 minutes to be ready and I saw people leaving without their orders because of the long wait. The service should definitely be improved, the two people working on the orders were super slow and not kind at all. The restaurant was empty and only Two people ordered in person while I was there, which doesn't explain why the online orders were so slow. The ambiance was ok.

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    Motorboat

    4.8
    (30 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    EDIT: I fogot; plenty of free parking steps from entrance…read more LOCALS!!! (and visitors): Motorboat is RIGHT THERE!!! in Poncey-Highland at the corner of Ponce and Ponce de Leon Pl....(catty-cornered from Green's Beverage...In that l'il spot all of us have stopped "seeing" for some reason.) Been searching for that perfect "cheap eats" spot right in your neighborhood with a killer atmosphere and a great bar, that's squeeky-clean and really tasty? Motorboat. Menu is NY deli-inspired with a couple of unique offerings. Bar drinks.....amaze-balls. Larry, the bartender.....amaze-balls. We've been working through the whole menu. Tonight I tried the FRIED FISH SANDWICH, which surprisingly (not a huge fish lover) became the #1 best thing I've had here yet- it was just fantastic. I cleaned my plate!...which I don't do, especially at places like Motorboat where the portions are huge. Opt for the homemade slaw in place of chips- the pairing is perfect. Other past faves include: *The Rachel *The African Nut Stew (makes for great take-out, btw.) *Fish tacos (rotating special) *Open-faced Roast Beef w/ Mushroom Gravy *Hot Pastrami/Rye It's not the same exact concept as us Atlantans' beloved recently-shuttered EATS, yet at only half-a-block away and at such a good value, Motorboat keeps delivering for me on that urge and many others!

    Great spot to grab a sandwich. It's a super casual spot with some really tasty sandwich options. I…read moregot the chicken salad sandwich and it was super yummy. We also got the pastrami sandwich and it was incredible. Would recommend for lunch or a casual dinner!

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    Birdcage

    Birdcage

    4.4
    (98 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    I am blown away with the amazing customer service and food I received at this location…read more I went with the chile lime street corn as my starter and the special, peach sofrito salmon. The street corn tasted very fresh, definitely enjoyed the sauce that came with it and the tortillas that came with it were light and crunchy. Now, the star of the night was the peach sofrito salmon. Refreshing, soft and melted in my mouth. With every bite, I wanted more and more. The peach glaze combined with the seasoning of the salmon was a transformative experience of taste. I left with the lemon chifon pie, and I just need to say I can't recommend this location enough. If you're in the area or down for a quick drive down Atlanta, birdcage should be at the top of your list!

    A true Atlanta gem! They got it all right…read more Where do I begin ? First, they have a free parking lot, so that's always a win in a city where that barely exists. Please be aware that's it's limited but enough. We came on a Sunday around 7pm. There were a few people there so we instantly got seated and had our choice of where. They do have TVs and the March Madness game was on with a captive audience. We ordered the half chicken with cilantro cream sauce, sweet lime bbq sauce, black beans, birria quesadilla and yuca fries. It was all AMAZING. And our food came out quickly after we ordered, as if they read our mind and knew we were on the way. The chicken was so juicy with flavor and easily fell off the bone. It pairs well with all of the sauces. The yuca fries were a perfect combination of crunch on the outside and soft on the inside covered with chunks of garlic. The yuca fries and cilantro cream are a match made in heaven. The birria quesadilla had juicy beef on the inside but a firm quesadilla to hold it all together, and the consumé dipping sauce was a complimentary addition. The quesadilla was good without it and great with it. The black beans were pretty standard but cooked well with a nice flavor. It was all stellar. I found no fault with anything we ate. Our waiter was attentive and very pleasant. This was a great place to have a great time. Despite the food being so great, it's a casually dining experience. The decor is fancy but you don't need to be. I love it here!

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    Botiwalla by Chai Pani

    4.4
    (694 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    Botiwalla is one of the fast causal restaurants on the main floor food hall of Ponce City Market…read more You order at the counter, and can sit within their space, or "to go" if you sit in the main hall. The rest of my group had ordered from another restaurant, so I picked my order up from the counter space. The menu is a good length, sandwiches, salads, sides, sodas, and a couple alcoholic drink options. I had the smashed potatoes, the fish sandwich, and their raspberry/lime soda. Everything was fantastic, very flavorful, ingredients balanced. My niece had not wanted to order as she was unsure about whether she'd like the flavors, and she does not do spicy. She loved everything. The potatoes have a light kick of spice, I would put them in the flavorful category over spicy, Could not be happier with my food hall choice.

    I'll be genuinely sad to lose access to Botiwalla when I return to California. This place provided…read moreone of the best bites I had during my time in Atlanta. You order at the counter, receive a number, and seat yourself. The decor was bright, and combined with the upbeat music, the atmosphere was lively. FOOD: Maharja Lamb Burger (5/5) - Two lamb sliders. So wonderfully seasoned and juicy. No gamey taste that is usually associated with lamb at all. Crispy Masala Fish Roll (5/5) - Fish perfectly cooked, wrapped in a soft, hot naan. Excellent flavors. How could I complain? No notes. SERVICE: Food came out pretty fast after we ordered, even though it was pretty busy in there. The person who brought out our food was also super friendly and struck up a conversation with us. TLDR// Easily one of the best meals I had in Atlanta. Sad that I can no longer eat here when I leave. Highly recommend.

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    Zaddy’s

    4.5
    (106 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    "Zamn Zaddy!" is right!…read more It took me 2-days to consume the huge Classic Chicken Caesar "Sammich" but it was worth savoring EVERY delicious bite! Additionally, I purchased the Kale Caesar salad as I've been on a long hunt for an all-Kale Caesar salad. Thankfully, social media led me to try this place. The customer service was excellent. She was attentive, patient, and made me feel very welcomed (felt like a hug). This vendor is located inside of Politan Row at Colony Square, so the ambiance was lively but not too loud for a Sunday. Can't wait to return! I'll take more food pics next time...ya girl was hungry LOL!

    Zaddy's is located in Politan row at Colony Square. If you walk into the food hall it is in the…read moreback right corner. You place your order at the register and when your food is ready they call your name out. I ordered the chicken Caesar salad sandwich, the bread pudding and my friend ordered the tuna melt . The food came out fresh and did not take a long time to be prepared. I enjoyed every bite of my sandwich. It was flavorful and the portion size was great. Essentially you can eat 1/2 of the sandwich and save the other half for a second meal. Now the bread pudding was a disappointment. It was dry and lacked flavor, I would not recommend. My friend enjoyed her tuna melt, the only feedback she had was that the press did not allow for the inside of the sandwich to be warm. She thought the entire sandwich would be warm. I will be back for the chicken Caesar salad sandwich for sure !!

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