Top 20 in Atlanta, GA by local votes
The best independent restaurants, bars, cafes and shops in Atlanta, Georgia, ranked by local votes. No chains or franchises.
- Manuel's Tavern — Tavern on North Highland Avenue Northeast in Poncey-Highland.
- Krog Street Market — Food hall and market on Krog Street Northeast in Inman Park.
- Sweet Auburn Curb Market — Historic public market on Edgewood Avenue Southeast in Sweet Auburn.
- Miller Union — Chef-driven restaurant on Brady Avenue Northwest in West Midtown.
- Staplehouse — Chef-driven restaurant on Edgewood Avenue Southeast in Old Fourth Ward.
- A Cappella Books — Independent bookstore on Haralson Avenue Northeast in Inman Park.
- Wax 'n' Facts — Record store on Moreland Avenue Northeast in Little Five Points.
- Junkman's Daughter — Alternative gift and costume shop on Moreland Avenue Northeast in Little Five Points.
- The Porter Beer Bar — Craft beer bar on Euclid Avenue Northeast in Little Five Points.
- Clermont Lounge — Neighborhood dive bar on Ponce De Leon Avenue Northeast in Poncey-Highland.
- Northside Tavern — West Midtown dive bar on Howell Mill Road with live blues seven nights a week.
- Home grown — Breakfast and lunch spot on Memorial Drive Southeast in Reynoldstown.
- Murphy's — American bistro on Virginia Avenue Northeast in Virginia-Highland.
- Ticonderoga Club — Cocktail bar on Krog Street Northeast in Krog Street Market.
- Halfway Crooks Beer — Brewery and taproom on Georgia Avenue Southeast in Summerhill.
- The EARL — Live music venue and bar on Flat Shoals Avenue Southeast in East Atlanta Village.
- Mary's — LGBTQ+ bar on Glenwood Avenue Southeast in East Atlanta Village.
- Fat Matt's Rib Shack — Rib shack with live blues on Piedmont Avenue Northeast in Morningside.
- Bacchanalia — Chef-driven restaurant on Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard Northwest in West Midtown.
- Star Provisions Market & Cafe — Market and café on Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard Northwest in West Midtown.