Guidebook for Decatur
Food Scene
Taqueria is a local favorite. On some nights, the line spills out into the parking lot, but the line moves fast and once you've ordered at the register, your food arrives in mere minutes (literally). Also, you can grab a drink, or a margarita pitcher, at the bar to enjoy while you wait in line. *Secret tip for Vegetarians: Order two veggie tacos, add lettuce and tomato (no cheese, if Vegan). Ordering the salsa trio for the table will leave you more than satisfied.
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Taqueria del Sol
359 W Ponce de Leon AveTaqueria is a local favorite. On some nights, the line spills out into the parking lot, but the line moves fast and once you've ordered at the register, your food arrives in mere minutes (literally). Also, you can grab a drink, or a margarita pitcher, at the bar to enjoy while you wait in line. *Secret tip for Vegetarians: Order two veggie tacos, add lettuce and tomato (no cheese, if Vegan). Ordering the salsa trio for the table will leave you more than satisfied.
Chai Pani gives you an authentic feel and great atmosphere for delicious Indian cuisine. The cocktails are interesting and Indian-inspired. Great for a romantic date or sharing a meal with a group of friends.
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Chai Pani
406 W Ponce de Leon AveChai Pani gives you an authentic feel and great atmosphere for delicious Indian cuisine. The cocktails are interesting and Indian-inspired. Great for a romantic date or sharing a meal with a group of friends.
Drinks & Nightlife
S.O.S. offers an intimate, fun, and laid back experience for drinking and dining. They have specialty cocktails, food, with a delicious $5 piña colada called the Pain Killa. They have booths for bigger groups and seating outside in an brick-walled alleyway, with heat lamps in cooler weather. Watch as the servers bring out flaming drinks, garnished with fresh, beautiful flowers. **Food portion sizes are modest. Vegetarian/Vegan options exist but are limited. S.O.S. shares bathrooms with Victory Sandwich bar, which also offers cocktails, beer, and a ping pong table!
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The S.O.S. Tiki Bar
340 Church StS.O.S. offers an intimate, fun, and laid back experience for drinking and dining. They have specialty cocktails, food, with a delicious $5 piña colada called the Pain Killa. They have booths for bigger groups and seating outside in an brick-walled alleyway, with heat lamps in cooler weather. Watch as the servers bring out flaming drinks, garnished with fresh, beautiful flowers. **Food portion sizes are modest. Vegetarian/Vegan options exist but are limited. S.O.S. shares bathrooms with Victory Sandwich bar, which also offers cocktails, beer, and a ping pong table!
This place has hosted many artists that go on to become bigger names, and is a staple of downtown Decatur. Check out the calendar for local artists, singer/songwriter nights, and other acts. The venue is small and intimate. You enter an unassuming door in an alleyway and climb a flight of stairs to access the bar, which is a covered second story deck.
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Eddie's Attic
515 N McDonough StThis place has hosted many artists that go on to become bigger names, and is a staple of downtown Decatur. Check out the calendar for local artists, singer/songwriter nights, and other acts. The venue is small and intimate. You enter an unassuming door in an alleyway and climb a flight of stairs to access the bar, which is a covered second story deck.
Twains is a great spot to post up with a big group, or have a more intimate experience with a date. They have pool, darts, shuffleboard, and a few arcade games. Ingredients used in the kitchen are sourced from local farms and they brew a variety of craft beers in house. Trivia is Monday nights.
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Twain's Brewpub & Billiards
211 E Trinity PlTwains is a great spot to post up with a big group, or have a more intimate experience with a date. They have pool, darts, shuffleboard, and a few arcade games. Ingredients used in the kitchen are sourced from local farms and they brew a variety of craft beers in house. Trivia is Monday nights.
Essentials
This is the closest grocery store to the apartment, which is within walking distance, or a short drive.
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Kroger
1799 Briarcliff Rd NEThis is the closest grocery store to the apartment, which is within walking distance, or a short drive.
Parks & Nature
This is a spacious, fenced in dog park with picnic benches and tree cover. There is also an adjacent field and playground.
Adair Dog Park
600 W Trinity PlThis is a spacious, fenced in dog park with picnic benches and tree cover. There is also an adjacent field and playground.
Shopping
HomeGrown supports all local artists and artisans, with many Atlanta and Decatur themed items. Good for gifts, souvenirs, or just browsing.
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HomeGrown Decatur
412 Church StHomeGrown supports all local artists and artisans, with many Atlanta and Decatur themed items. Good for gifts, souvenirs, or just browsing.
Getting Around
The Decatur Transit station has two entrances, one on Church Street and one at the end of Swanton Way, off of Commerce Drive. Use the Swanton Way entrance for getting on a MARTA bus or train. For the train, follow the ramp underground. You can also get on the FREE Emory Cliff bus, which takes you to Emory University, with stops in between. Use the Church street entrance only for getting on the MARTA train, if you prefer a more scenic walk through the Decatur square, which only adds a few minutes to your travel time.
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Decatur Transit Station
400 Church StThe Decatur Transit station has two entrances, one on Church Street and one at the end of Swanton Way, off of Commerce Drive. Use the Swanton Way entrance for getting on a MARTA bus or train. For the train, follow the ramp underground. You can also get on the FREE Emory Cliff bus, which takes you to Emory University, with stops in between. Use the Church street entrance only for getting on the MARTA train, if you prefer a more scenic walk through the Decatur square, which only adds a few minutes to your travel time.
Sightseeing
The Square is the central location of the city, centered around the historic old court house, which is home to the Dekalb History Center. Wander around the Square to happen upon shops, restaurants, bars, and friendly faces.
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Decatur Square
509 N McDonough StThe Square is the central location of the city, centered around the historic old court house, which is home to the Dekalb History Center. Wander around the Square to happen upon shops, restaurants, bars, and friendly faces.