When in Athens on a Monday and most breweries are closed we were hungry and thirsty…read more After going to Menards, Shade on State St is the spot. Good and prompt service by Shaylee T. and nice selection of thirst quenchers. Was a perfect way the relax before outside projects in the dirt happened. Stop here anytime and you won't be disappointed.

Came in for the first time to try these delicious fries. Great service and fast. It's a sport bar…read morerestaurant.

Hot dogs that snap, garlic fries that love malt vinegar, and one of a kind decorations make this…read moreAthens institution a worthy stop during any visit to town. Just off the main drag Court Street and right across the street from another dining institution, Casa Nueva, O'Betty's works from lunch 'til the late night coming out of the bars just steps away. Tiny place with 8 small tables and a colorful back room dining area that has conversation starters galore. Whether it is burlesque posters in the front room or hot dog kitsch in the back, it is never a dull moment for the visual senses as you wait a short time for your order. They have at least 10 distinct dog combos with the Syra and its grilled mushrooms and Swiss cheese making it tasty with or without catchup. The dogs are great, the fries are fantastic - hand cut that day, soaked in water to pull out the starch and then twice fried, they are a gift that keeps on giving, especially when you opt for the loads of roughly chopped fresh garlic. Others go farther with chili sauce and or cheese sauce. Those a bridge too far for me as malted vinegar and garlic are what the doctor (if not my neighbor) ordered.

Delicious hot dogs served fresh and hot. The French fries were perfectly salted. The chili cheese…read moreon the Dixie was just right. They also had a great ranch. Atmosphere was 50s themed very bright and unique. Service was quick.

Our family comes here at least once a week. It's a woman owned local business that has baked goods,…read morerice bowls and other tasty treats. There's some really great gluten-free options, especially on Thursdays. My kids love the pastries and they insist that the scrambled eggs are the best scrambled eggs in the world. On the weekend we get the waffle sandwich. They alternate week between gluten-free waffles and non-gluten-free ricotta pancakes. Service is always really great everyone's very friendly and accommodating. The interior is decorated with local artwork from passion works.

Fluff was an oasis of yumm for a highly sensitive gluten allergy. They offered several quality…read moregluten free menu items. I chose the veggie egg scramble and a gf blueberry jam muffin. Heavenly! The oat milk caramel latte was rich and creamy with an excellent depth of flavor.

Amazing food! Really really good BBQ! It was so good that I…read morewent back get takeout to bring home. Great service. Very friendly and helpful wait staff.

Stopped in for dinner while dropping my son off at OU…read more I was initially skeptical of the ordering process but we managed to order the mountain of food that we wanted and it was all excellent! Portions are huge and served on a cookie sheet. The fries were hot, crispy and delectable. Prices are reasonable for the mountain of food you receive. My only complain is that the dining room was a little chilly in the cold weather. Every time someone walked in, we were blasted with cold air.

As a college town, Athens has a plethora of pizza options. Avalanche stands out among this sea of…read moreslices. It leads for its creativity of combos, it leads for local sourcing of ingredients, it leads for its stall at the Saturday Farmer's Market with numerous bread options, and it leads for local ownership with deep commitment to investing in the community. The Super Mushrooms with diverse fresh mushroom types and ricotta and asiago cheese is always my go to even with lots of other tempting combos available in regular, gluten free, and cauliflower crust options in 10" and 14" size options. There is a table in the tiny parking lot for eating at the restaurant, but really this is for takeout or delivery. They do have NY Style and regular cheese and pepperoni slices available by the slice on walk in plus some to go salads and cannoli in the small pick up area.

Avalanche is genuinely my favorite place to get pizza from out of anywhere I've been. Their pizza,…read moresalad, sauces, and desserts are all on point and are truly delicious. Every time I go I just rock with a plain pepperoni pizza, with their basil pesto and jalapeno dipping sauces and it always blows my socks off. The vibe inside is also great, and the people who work there are always really nice and helpful. Wait times are fairly decent as well (the wait is worth it regardless). Avalanche overall is highly recommended and may just be one of the best pizza spots in Ohio!

Where to start? We pulled in and immediately discussed whether it was open or not ... it was dead,…read moreno lights on outside, the windows were dark and there was only one car in the parking lot during dinner hours on a Sunday. That should have told us something but we went ahead inside. We were told cavalierly to sit wherever we please since the place was almost deserted. We received our menus, and they looked okay (we did notice the prices were higher). We ordered mozzarella cheese sticks and meatballs for appetisers, an Italian and veggie sub, and a white pizza "to go" for later snacking. What a costly mistake! The meatballs were large and watery and the sauce so thick it wouldn't spread. The mozzarella cheese was passable for something out of the microwave. The salad arrived, very chintzy for the price. The subs were inedible. The bread practically cut our mouths- it had to be a few days old and very cheap. Made me think about the most affordable bread you can get for subs, but just warmed up in the microwave after it's become stale. The Italian was completely inedible - all the ingredients tasted cheap, bland and kinda "off." The veggie sub was mainly all cheap bread and a few sliced veggies, hardly any cheese or condiments. The place remained empty and we felt bad our waitress because we think she knew how bad the food was. $90 later (!!) we left feeling cheated and still hungry. Later that night, when we opened the "white" pizza, it was so bad it was funny. We expected creamy Alfredo goodness with spinach or artichokes, but in the end, it was a deflated pizza crust (paper-thin but somehow still greasy) that hurt your mouth, with the thinnest layer of cheese melted and tasting mainly like salt. We will obviously never go back and we can't not let people know! We're hoping this place closes soon so another, better restaurant will move in. We traded Lamb's Garden for this?

Not cheap but good pizza. But not good enough to go uptown to get one. Just when I get psyched up…read morefor Mexican pizza they bailed out. "Townes" eat pizza top

I came in for the first time to try this awesome coffee shop here near Ohio University. The…read moreatmosphere is pretty large and has several seats and tables. Good service and came out fast. I got the iced chai spice latte with whipped cream. They have a variety of pastries as well. Also great location!

A cute coffee shop who makes delicious drinks and even better pastries! Definitely a spot to stop…read moreat if you're coming to visit OU. I got a coffee and also an oatmeal cream pie. The coffee had a good amount of sweetener and the oatmeal cream pie was so big! Something you can share with a couple of people. The line was long, but I got my drink and pastry quickly so I didn't have to wait too long.

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.

Amazing fried chicken! Service was good and atmosphere just like a diner! Mac and cheese definitely…read moreworth getting!