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The Hot Box Eatery & Tap

4.9 (20 reviews)
Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Richard S.

A permanent food truck in the heart of downtown. The Hot Box Eatery and Tap may have at one time been a food truck, but now it is a permanent fixture of downtown Washington, GA. The food is excellent with large, thick sliced fries, and fish and chips. The service was quick and well done and we could not have enjoyed our meal more. I would definitely recommend The Hot Box for a meal in Downtown Washington, GA.

Food truck with comfortable outdoor seating
Rtw M.

Found this place on Yelp as we were driving through. Lots of options for everyone. Not your typical food truck. Set up in a permanent location with nice shaded umbrellas, a beautiful rosemary privacy hedge and a clean bathroom. Soft music and a silver disco ball complete the decor. Food is tasty, but not cheap. But it's worth it. The side salad was huge, tasty and came with a yummy house-made vinaigrette. The brisket plate could serve two people. My husband had the ribeye sandwich, which he declared delicious. Service was quick and food came quickly. Most other customers seemed to be locals eating on lunch break. Take the slight detour and stop here!

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Jeffrey F.

Great food with a cool flare! Great space and very unique! A great place to experience in Downtown Washington!

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Great customer service. Cool outside, food truck atmosphere. Delicious food with a different special most weeks.

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Whether it's takeout or eating on the porch, the food is always delicious! I love the huge rosemary bushes surrounding entrance!

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The Hot Box is my favorite place to eat in Washington. The chicken philly is to die for! It's definitely worth the money spent!

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Maepole

4.6
(154 reviews)
40.7 mi

During the last year of the five-and-a-half decades my mother lived in Athens, she survived a…read moreserious medical crisis and endured the sale of her longtime home and preparations for a move to my brother's city. A chaotic period, and when my brother and/or I were in town to help out with these exhausting and time-consuming tasks, finding quick, reasonably priced, somewhat healthy, and hopefully tasty food was challenging indeed. I unfortunately didn't discover Maepole until 2025, but it nicely ticked off those boxes. Maepole is basically a "fast casual," Southern-inflected "bowl" place, with a much heavier emphasis on the nutritious and fresh than is typical of traditional Southern cooking. You start with a base, just like at Chipotle or Cava--greens, sweet potatoes, or quinoa, etc.--and top with veggies or salads, and, if you prefer a protein, you can add chicken, pork, or tofu. Or you can just go full-on veggie plate. Top with a flavorful sauce; my favorites were the spicy avocado and lemon herb. My general impression of the food quality was that it wasn't quite at the five-star level some of the time--veggies weren't always cooked to perfection, for instance--but the general experience and value, as well as the bold flavors, argue for bumping this rating up to five stars. Plus, every time I think about Maepole, I sure wish my current city had an option like it.

First time here and recommended by a colleague. I was a little concerned about dining out in Athens…read moreduring a busy Saturday afternoon but fortunately the N Chase location is perfectly tucked away, distant enough from the downtown area. I was 3rd in line and pleasantly surprised + pleased. Think Chipotle meets Chopt (the salad bar ). Fresh ingredients. LOTS of mix and match options OR preset menu items. And just as many drink options, including locally made kombucha. I ordered the winter salad and low country plates. With the exception of the turmeric ginger dressing (a little too zesty for me) and the hoppin John salad (hoppin John OR salad ... not both ) EVERYTHING was delicious. I enjoyed the salad way more than I thought I would. The spicy avocado dressing is YUMMY! The greens were cooked to perfection - another shocker. The edamame crunch, tofu and crunchies were just as delicious. I will visit the Atlanta location just to try the fritters! A wonderfully healthy and scrumptious delight !

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Quinoa + Super Greens base, Sesame Slaw + Bean Salad as sides, Tofu, & sriracha honey + turmeric ginger as dressings
Quinoa + Super Greens base, Sesame Slaw + Bean Salad as sides, Tofu, & sriracha honey + turmeric ginger as dressings
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Flour Water Salt Artisan Bakery and Cafe

Flour Water Salt Artisan Bakery and Cafe

5.0
(23 reviews)
75.6 mi

FWS is a great lunch spot and I am happy Yelp suggested it to me. The owner - operator fellow…read moreexplained the entire menu to us when he found this was our first time visiting. The menu is extensive and is made up of various baked goods designed in the UK, France, and Italy (and maybe more). Megan had a chicken salad sandwich that had bacon, some fruit, and was on focaccia. Megan enjoyed it a lot. I had some butternut squash soup and a steak pie. Both were mighty tasty. I had a good laugh when the owner said to be sure to use all the gravy. LOL you dont know me, I will take two gravies! We had a few baked goods to go including a pasty, croissant, and a bear claw. These were good but as with all freshly made baked goods you need to eat soon, don't let it linger! Oh yeah, looking at my photos the reason that we went to FWS in the first place was to pick up some baguettes to make banh mi sandwiches, and those were great.

Scones, Danish, cinnamon rolls, croissants... each deliciously crafted with talent and love. A…read morefriend brought some of those over and after having a bite of the chocolate croissant, I was determined to go get some to take home to my family. I dropped in the next morning and was greeted by the owner. His smile and friendly demeanor are a welcome treat. He told me about the selections, how to best enjoy them and which he suggested. I left with more than I planned, but it all looked so good, smelled so good and he was so passionate about his craft that I just wanted to try them all. The chocolate croissant is still my favorite, but the blueberry scone is a close second.

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A relaxing, cool, space to enjoy lunch or a coffee and pastry
A relaxing, cool, space to enjoy lunch or a coffee and pastry
Flour Water Salt Artisan Bakery and Cafe
Hand carved ham and Corned Beef for sandwiches

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Hand carved ham and Corned Beef for sandwiches

The Hot Box Eatery & Tap - newamerican - Updated July 2026

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