It's a breeze to get to some of the best restaurants on the Southside from the College Park MARTA Station. Whether you're a local to Atlanta, the ATL Airport District (lucky you), or a frequent flyer from Hartsfield-Jackson, we know y'all gotta eat. So we've compiled a list of the most convenient spots to grab a bite within walking distance of your next stop in College Park.  

✈️  Speaking of frequent flyers: travelers can hop off our other famous train, the free 24/7 ATL SkyTrain and check-in to one of our District hotels (30% cheaper than staying in downtown Atlanta, 100% worth the value).

Aye Tea Elle  

3755 College St, College Park, GA 30337 

Aye Tea Elle gives Southsiders an upscale 21+ dining experience without having to go to downtown Atlanta or Buckhead. Open on weekends for dinner and brunch, their menu is full of elevated tapas like Collipark cauliflower bites, jerk lamb lollipops, or fried salmon nuggets that pair perfectly with their selection of craft cocktails. Join them for happy hour, R&B Karaoke nights, or reserve the whole space to host your own private event! Not only will your guests be impressed by the food, service, and atmosphere, they'll also appreciate how convenient it is to get there.

 

Bakes by Drae  

1860 Harvard Ave, College Park, GA 30337 

Satisfy your sweet tooth with a stop at Bakes by Drae. Tucked away just off of Downtown College Park's Main Street, you'll find a mouth-watering assortment of goodies, including cakes, brownies, cinnamon rolls, cookies, and even vegan options.  Andrae "Drae" Jones started baking as a hobby during the pandemic, and now he's a pro, selling desserts based on old Southern family recipes, plus inventive new flavors he crafts himself. Open on weekends, make sure you make this your first stop for a sweet treat. You deserve it. 

 

C’est La Vie Café  

3727 Main St, College Park, GA 30337 

Hidden gem C’est La Vie Café offers specialty coffee and handcrafted cocktails in an Instagram-worthy spot on Main Street in College Park. Stop by this woman-owned shop for a seasonal latte and a delicious pastry or light lunch. Of course they offer drinks to-go, but you're gonna wanna stay and sip in this cute, curated space. This would be the perfect place to catch up with bestie or have a low-key first date. The café is also available for hosting community events, like book club and women's empowerment workshops! 

 

Johnny’s Chicken & Waffles  

3725 Main St, College Park, GA 30337 

Soul food and amazing music go hand-in-hand at Johnny’s Chicken & Waffles. Owned by Chef Crystal Smith, Ne-Yo, and Karlie Redd, Johnny's serves up the South's favorite brunch duo in its purest form, but also leaves plenty of room to create your own interpretation. Choose your warm, fluffy waffle flavor: buttermilk, pecan, strawberry, Oreo, or red velvet. Pick your protein: classic fried chicken, whole wings, chicken tenders, or Buffalo wings. And finally, top it all off with the perfect sauce: honey mustard, ranch, blue cheese, Buffalo, and of course lemon pepper. Enjoy your meal surrounded by platinum albums, awards, and who knows? Maybe even a famous face at the next table...

 

Noodle

3693 Main St, College Park, GA 30337

Noodle is your one-stop shop for all of your favorite Asian flavors, smack dab on Main Street, College Park. Their impressive menu gives diners an array of diverse options to choose from - like Vietnamese pho, Chinese Kung Pao, Korean bulgogi BBQ, Japanese udon, and more! With dumpling dipping sauce “so good you could drink it” and generous portions that will leave with you leftovers, you’re gonna be glad MARTA can get you here fast, and as often as you want. Just make sure you keep your takeout box closed when you hop on for the ride home, unless you're prepared to share with your fellow passengers. 

 

Nouveau Bar & Grill 

3775 Main St, College Park, GA 30337 

Head to Nouveau Bar & Grill for a stylish and lively spot  known for its elevated cuisine and vibrant ambiance. Their Ultimate Cajun Seafood & Grits is a showstopper, overflowing with shrimp, crab meat, salmon, peppers, and onions atop stone-ground grits, all smothered in rich Cajun sauce. The presentation alone is worth the visit, so you're gonna want to let your phone have the first bite. And it's not just the cuisine that's elevated. Enjoy your meal on their rooftop lounge and stay for Karaoke Fridays or Mimosa Jam Sunday brunch!

 

The Real Milk & Honey 

3719 Main St, College Park, GA 30337 

In the heart of Historic College Park, The Real Milk & Honey has been a breakfast and brunch favorite since its establishment in 2019. Known for its soul food meets seafood brunch menu, this spot offers dishes like the Hotlanta chicken, cheese, and egg biscuit, vanilla French toast with brioche bread, and Cajun lump crab hash with potatoes and cherry tomatoes. Ride the rails in to enjoy weekly special events like Karaoke or Comedy Nights, happy hour deals, and Half-Off Early Bird specials Monday through Friday from 9-10AM. 

 

Tom, Dick & Hank  

3807 Main St, College Park, GA 30337 

Hank Johnson celebrates traditional barbecue dishes by adding a soulful twist. Pairing his passion for backyard barbecue with creative flavor profiles, Tom, Dick & Hank in College Park is known for smoking their meats with patience and passion, only serving fresh, made from scratch ingredients. After all, that's how you would treat family, and when you dine at TD&H, that's exactly how they hope you'll feel. So load up your Breeze card and come be a part of the community.

 

T's Brunch Bar  

3699 Main Street, College Park, GA 30337 

Brunch is LIVE at T’s Brunch Bar. With a DJ spinning weekend soundtracks and signature brunch towers stealing the spotlight, guests are guaranteed an experience like no other. Here, you can hop off the train and dig into their signature dish...The MARTA! And just like the transit system, this meal has many stops: first choose your waffle flavor (original, blueberry, sweet potato and more), then get ready to dig in to a very full plate, complete with with catfish, grits, and jumbo shrimp. Other non-traditional yet sensational items are oxtail omelettes, a salmon breakfast croissant, and a vegan hash. Celebrate your meal with mimosa or margarita flights for the table, or keep it casual with one of their yummy mocktails (although we already know you have a safe way to get home).

 

We can't wait to see which stop you choose! Let us know what College Park MARTA restaurant you go to by sharing your #ATLDistrict pics here.

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