Best Lunch in Athens

713 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Whitt's Barbecue 1-a
92/100 (236 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Barbecue
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Dos Palmas Mexican Grill
Dos Palmas Mexican Grill
80/100 (846 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Southwestern
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Tapas
Tacos
Sit down
Mexican
Southwestern
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Fabulous place, food was excellent, service was excellent and prices reasonable. Very clean. I would recommend it highly if you are ever in the..."
Margie Robinson
"Great food and friendly service. Lots of food and drink specials. The people who run it and gather there is what makes it even..."
Jonathan Hutton
"LOVE this place, best food hands..."
Heather Hall
"My kids and I love this place. They are affordable, friendly and accommodating..."
Joy Lyle
"It's a great place for families or just friends to eat great food and at a reasonable price. I eat there at least once a..."
James Woods
"Good food, great bartender, good service and did I mention good..."
Christy Graham
"This was probably the BEST Mexican food I have ever had! I had the chimichangas and it was awesome! Service was excellent and the atmosphere was..."
Ashleigh Usrey
"Exelente ,tengo dos veces de ir y me ha gustado ,la comida y la atención..."
Frank Montana
"First time here. The food was absolutely amazing, and massive. I had to take half home lol. And our server, Hailey, was amazing as..."
Bev Criswell
"Great food and frozen margarita's!!! Always great..."
Michelle Mattocks
"Amazing food, amazing people. They treat you like family. The best Mexican restaurant..."
John Dayton
"Best Mexican food and the staff is amazing! I highly recommend eating..."
Audrianna Atkinson
"Athens has a ton of Mexican Food restaurants but the best by far is Dos Palmas! The prices are great, the food phenominal & the service impecable. It..."
Val
"Best Mexican restaurant in..."
Dana Smith
"I'm from France and went to visit Athens over the summer. one of the first thing I wanted to do was to try all the Mexican restaurants they had bc in..."
Mariee Josiphe
"Good food good..."
Jason
"We love this place!. Great food! Love the taco salad with chicken. The kids menu serves huge portions. We are never..."
Mike
"Good food, service is kinda spotty. Dos Palmas is a neighborhood restaurant for me, so I've been eating here on and off for almost two years. Each..."
Dr. Strangelove
"Food was amazing, staff was friendly and consistent. We as a family have some picky eaters and all of us were impressed with the food. Loved the..."
aj haney
"I like to go when they first open so it's not that busy. I rarely have to wait very long for the server to take my drink and menu order. Chips are..."
Robin Ingram
"Such great tasting food and lots of it! We love everything we ate, starting with mild salsa, guacamole and chips, steak fajitas and..."
Cynthia Boswell
"Dos Palmas is my favorite maragita spot. I've been coming here for years. They have the best Maragitas in TOWN hands DOWN!! All it takes for me is 1..."
Whitney McGuire
"One of my favorite Mexican Restaurants! The food is always fresh and hot. The enchiladas are amazing! The service is very..."
Billy Maynard
Aqua Linda Taquiera
Aqua Linda Taquiera
80/100 (1127 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Fajitas
Shrimp
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Sit down
Mexican
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Very good food on a chilly afternoon. Everything was seasoned well. Tried the new Chicken mole enchiladas and was quite..."
Napier Minor
"The food was absolutely delicious. The service was great. My only complaint is the tight and limited parking..."
Dez Partlow
"Bit of a wait, but absolutely worth it. Their salsas are great as..."
Prateek Yadav
"The rating is my hope. I live in the neighborhood. I eagerly awaited the reopening. I prefer to be outside, given the recent world circumstance. I..."
Katherine Harr
"Absolutely delicious and always amazing service. We're very lucky to have a bunch of good Mexican restaurants in Athens but this is probably the..."
Leigh Moorcroft
"The restaurant has been rebuilt and looks fantastic. The rooftop during the spring or summer is awesome. I will say to the baby mouths, do not get..."
R B
"The new rooftop space is great! Our only complaint is that staircase going up needs some air conditioning or fans in it. It was stifling going up and..."
Alan Cason
Wings Over Athens
Wings Over Athens
80/100 (178 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Dinner
Lunch
American
Dinner
Lunch
"Golden BBQ is the..."
Connor Nolte
"Wings are banging! Service is great also. Little expensive. But best wings around. Try the super crispy garlic..."
danny burroughs
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Dan Leyva
Subway
80/100 (145 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Jiffy Food Store Bakery & Deli
80/100 (250 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Fast food
American
Lunch
Sit down
Fast food
American
Lunch
Marble Slab Creamery
80/100 (1 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Dinner
Lunch
American
Dinner
Lunch
Dad's Dips & Dogs
Dad's Dips & Dogs
86/100 (43 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
American
Dinner
Lunch
"Great burger!! Grass fed local beef.. Cooked just right..I will order that..."
Terry J
"Still being remodeled but they have great service and food. I intend to return many..."
Richard Northrop
Fiesta Mexicana
Fiesta Mexicana
80/100 (662 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
"Was delicious. A couple friends took me to show me their favorite restaurant. I got the street tacos, carne asada, pulled pork, and chicken. Was top..."
Ryan Beverly
"I have eaten here several times and each time I have had great food and fast / friendly service. Excellent place for a family meal out. They have a..."
Paulette Miller
"Had Nachos Fajita Veggie. Taste was good, however pieces of vegetables were large, wish they would consider dicing them little more. At least this..."
Hem Desai
"This Mexican restaurant is really authentic in it's delicious and very savory dishes. The portions are really awesome and the service is worthy of a..."
Marshall White
"This place is so good! I highly suggest the Chile Relleno... I've only done take-out and delivery through DoorDash so far, but I hope to dine in..."
Kayla Hill
"The food is always hot & fresh and once again it has not disappointed. I do believe my fajitas sizzled the whole time I was eating 🥰 The portion..."
Glenda David
Krystal
80/100 (1237 ratings)
Quick Bites
Fast food
American
American
Fast Food
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Fast food
American
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Normally I do not give negative experiences such low stars. But today I will give a couple of stars because this is the second time the bread was..."
Dana McLemore
"Burgers were ok. The new fries suck and chili is apparently seasonal now. The company seems to be hell bent on putting itself out of business. When..."
David Britton
"Takes a little time to get through the drive through, but the food always taste amazing at 11pm. Even makes me paint the toilet every now and..."
brady grant
"Drive-true customer service was wonderful! We wanted our shakes a certain way, and she fixed our shakes the way we wanted..."
Latisha McKinney CB Interior3
Mannaweenta Ethiopian / Eritrean Restaurant
Mannaweenta Ethiopian / Eritrean Restaurant
80/100 (526 ratings)
Restaurants
International
African
Ethiopian
International
African
Ethiopian
Dinner
Lunch
Ethiopian
International
African
Dinner
Lunch
"Yesterday was my 2nd time to this establishment, and it will not be my last! I love everything about this place! I appreciate and love the..."
Joshua Heard
"Manna Weenta is an adventure I highly recommend anyone take when coming down town to Athens, Ga. It is on east side so you can park the car and..."
Kat Trout
"Love this..."
Linda McDowell
"This was my first time trying Eritrean cuisine and I'm a fan. A mouthwatering variety platter and I wanted to try everything. Luckily we were a large..."
Dina Nethisa Rasquinha
"This is scrumptious comfort food -- and plenty of it! We eat a plant-based diet and can choose from several delicious dishes -- with even more..."
Neal Priest
"First time eating Ethiopian/Eritrean cuisine, and it will not be the last! The staff was super friendly, and helpful with answering questions about..."
Joseph Nunn
"Excellent meal. The small plate was more than sufficient. I had the Doro Tibbs which was very tender chunks of chicken cooked with different spices..."
Amanda Rice
"The best! Great food, great staff and owners. They are super sweet to my kids..."
Kathleen Falke
"Great service and food! Highly recommend - good selection of meat and vegetarian..."
Julie Rosdeutscher Crowe
"Terrific Ethiopian restaurant. I had never had Ethiopian food before, the patient staff explained everything. Good vegetable plates for..."
Sharon Rickerson Smith
"This restaurant is excellent! We have been three times now and have loved it every time. The food is delicious and affordable, and you get a good..."
Melissa Robertson
"Some of the best food in town and among my favorite reasons to visit the Eastside!..."
Chad Whitley
"Awesome food and awesome people who make it. Definitely one of the best restaurants in..."
Kevin Lusk
"Fantastic food and super friendly staff! Great selection of vegetarian options..."
KT Prime
"Simple setting. Delicious food. Looking forward to munching my way through the menu this..."
Simon Ling
Subway
80/100 (16 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"Ever since the new manager took over they’ve really made the place better. The staff is very friendly, the breads and meat are always in stock and..."
Shawn Bellville
"Went in to get a sub while shopping at Walmart. Goldie was polite it makes me happy when they ask in there anything else I can do for you. You are..."
neil mohler
"Ashley always knows how to make a sub even better. Her suggestions always seem to be spot on. Every time I have come for lunch the food has been..."
Rose Barnhart
The Sweetest Things Tea Room
The Sweetest Things Tea Room
91/100 (137 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Brunch
Cakes
American
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"Call in.eazy. great service. Great..."
Paul Kennedy
"Amazing food and service! The ladies here are always so sweet and the food..Amazing! Love the fruit tea, champagne chicken, cornbread salad, and feta..."
Abby Pepper Abernathy
"I just had one of the best meals I have ever eaten. Champagne Chicken done to perfection. It just fell apart it was so tender. The side of..."
Tara Johnson
"Food is always delicious with sweet service. Appreciate the wearing of masks..."
S. M. Kunz
"Love that me and a friend can go and have great food. They have cute little booths where you have a lot of privacy. They have great hot tea. And..."
Jamie Ultz
"We love the food and desserts..."
Kay Bates
Firehouse Subs
Firehouse Subs
86/100 (901 ratings)
Quick Bites
Fast food
Fast Food
Dinner
Lunch
Submarine Sandwich
Firehouse Meatball
Firehouse Steak & Cheese
Turkey Bacon Ranch
Medium Fountain Drink
Sandwiches
Reuben Reinvented 6 39
Pub Sub Nasty Gross Could not Eat
Fast food
Fast food
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
"Italian combo was very good. It was early afternoon and there were only a couple of other people in the store. Staff was friendly and my order was..."
D Boyd
"Never know how long the wait will be but everyone who eats there loves it very..."
tiffany benefield
"We love Firehouse and have ate at most in North Alabama. Athens location is by far the best, cleanest and most courteous of them all! Just wish the..."
Brian Leighton
"Hook and Ladder were good. Cherry Limeade is too sweet. Tastes like cough..."
Bret Thompson
"Great place to eat very clean and friendly employees..Keep up the good..."
tina malone
"Food was great, place was clean, service was quick and the staff was super..."
Aly Renee
"Clean establishment and friendly service. Love the hook n ladder with the sweet..."
Luke Chiou
Athens Cafe
Athens Cafe
80/100 (657 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Cafe
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Burger
Fajitas
Sit down
American
Café
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"You can have American food or you can have Mexican food it doesn't matter it's a good place to eat. My two favorites are the chicken fajitas, and a..."
Elizabeth Ann Castleberry
"Awesome food. Plenty of room for large parties. And a breakfast buffet! Clean and friendly..."
Cody Daniels
"Never had grilled catfish before, it was outstanding! Fast service and hot food. Sweet ladies and quite..."
Tabitha Hart
"Always my go to choice. Good food, good service, generous..."
Huie Landrum
"We met a friend there for breakfast on October 9. The buffet was wonderful and we went back ourselves the next Sunday. This past Sunday our kids..."
Leta Barnes
"Love the food and all the staff! Very clean and enjoy going..."
Terry Clanton
"The Catfish special was excellent! The staff were friendly, courteous and..."
Rhonda Martin
"I absolutely love Athens Cafe. The food is consistant and always good. In my 15 years of coming here there has been only 1 time that the taste was..."
Teri Beall Mercer
"Amazing breakfast!!! We went to visit that area for the first time and everyone was so nice in the restaurant and in town!! Happy folks..."
Aamna Sadek
"We had breakfast, my husband and kids got the buffet while I ordered an omelet. Loved it! Delicious food and very friendly staff. We went on a..."
Nittles 10
"Very good food! Attentive staff. We went for the southern comfort food on menu but guessed the mexican food would have also been good based on the..."
Glenna Greer
"Wow, amazing Spanish breakfast in a little roadside Cafe in Athens, TX. This is so much food for about $8--! And SO good. The service is friendly..."
Micaela
"I've eaten breakfast here since I was in highschool. The wait time is short and the staff is always friendly. I love the hash browns and my kids love..."
Tiana e h
"Great mix of home cooking and Mexican food. Reasonable prices and a great variety. Homemade peach and cherry cobbler is..."
David
Buddy's Bbq
Buddy's Bbq
80/100 (1124 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
American
Fast Food
Fast food
Barbecue
American
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Ribs
Pork
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Fast food
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Come in and is my daughter she works there i love the place the 🍧 are..."
Stacy Wilson
"I placed an online order and it was the easiest ordering and pick-up ever. Everything was exactly as we ordered it and the service was..."
Laurie Penrod
"I enjoyed every bite! Wish the order taker had told the woman who pushed in front of me that I was before..."
Martha Furr
"Don't be deceived--Buddy's may look like a fast food chain, but their food doesn't reflect it! I ordered a half-chicken meal with potato salad and..."
Katarina Auer
"I'm not much on barbecue but I found their ham is absolutely delicious and they have regular buns instead of the sickly sweet buns people are using..."
Tannie Ree Beason
"Food is very good ! Love the baked potatoes smothered in barbecue! It awesome..."
millard judd
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Chipotle Mexican Grill
80/100 (1217 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Sit down
Mexican
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"an excellent place to enjoy those tasty..."
Cristian Suazo Rivera s
"Great food, great service, easy to find, on street parking or parking lot across the street. Good prices, large portions. Love this..."
sharon edgell
"the food is good. the ingredients are always pretty great. but whenever i get that frantic dude making my food, it makes me consider turning around...."
Max Gilliland
Larry's Dawghouse
Larry's Dawghouse
93/100 (1050 ratings)
Quick Bites
Dessert
American
Fast Food
Fast food
American
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Ice Cream
American
Fast food
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Maybe the biggest and best deal milkshake I've ever had (be careful if you order a large!). One flavor comes free, each additional is $0.50. Very..."
Adam Dixon
"Love this place! Classic hot dogs, fried sides, and ice cream. The price is right and the food is delicious. This place never disappoints! Cajun..."
christopher stanton
"Today was the first time I have visited this place. I got the number 1 Foot-long coney dog combo with Cajun fries, a Pork Tenderloin sandwich and a..."
Lielanthris
"Loaded chili dog was FIRE and ice cream was good too. Fast and friendly service made for a great treat for myself and my..."
Finn Smith
Roosters Restaurant
Roosters Restaurant
79/100 (788 ratings)
Quick Bites
Fast food
Fast Food
American
Dinner
Lunch
Wings
Toasts
American
Fast food
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
Cook Out
Cook Out
79/100 (1083 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast Food
Lunch
Burger
Hamburgers
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"This is the first time I went in to eat really loved it. Staff super..."
Lauren Watson
"Guys…. If I order grilled onions, you don’t need to give me the entire onion 😂 idk where this is “light” onions (should be 4-5 pieces)...."
Johnson Saphire
"Amazing prices, quick and friendly service, open late, consistently get the order correct, best fast food restaurant I’ve ever been to...."
Jayde Croschere
"Use to eat at this franchise weekly when I lived in North Carolina, it was so great to pull over during my trip when I saw the signs on the highway...."
Dwarma Nieles
"This is by far THE BEST burger and shake place I've been to in a very very long time! The prices are well worth what you get and they get your orders..."
Renee Knight
The Over Hang Bar
79/100 (192 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
Pub
American
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
American
Bar
Pub
Parking Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Accepts Discover
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Lunch
Walker's Coffee And Pub
Walker's Coffee And Pub
79/100 (1008 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
Sit down
Serves Alcohol
Seating
Late Night
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Great place!!! But the old guy behind the bar is a royal asshole! No common sense or people..."
Danny Kirkland
"Over a dozen different teas, including my favorite Lapsang Sichuan. Dog-..."
Gennadiy Kemelmakher
"This place is my actual second home. I love everyone here, they're so incredible. The bartenders go above and beyond for me and my friends on a..."
Keela Singleton
"Just popped in for a quick beverage to kill time. They were very friendly, reasonably priced, and my Margarita was..."
Jessica G
"One of our favorite spots in Athens, GA! They have a great variety of drinks and beers. It has a great vibe all year around but my fav is Winter with..."
Maria Lucovich
"In the world of COVID, this was a relatively safe place to grab an espresso and a beer. They have a pretty big selection (albeit reduced for the time..."
Chadwick R
"Chill place to study or just hang out to meet new people. Never had a bad experience with coffee or drinks. Large coffee and drink menu. Non dairy..."
DLMT HMKT
"I just came for coffee and bc everyone said it's an Athens must do. Great place to work with a coffee on a..."
Emma Bellamy
Surcheros Fresh Mex
79/100 (624 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Southwestern
Dinner
Lunch
Mexican
Southwestern
Dinner
Lunch
American Deli
79/100 (587 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Fast Food
Fast food
Barbecue
American
Dining bars
Cafe
Cafe
Barbecue
Dining bars
Dinner
Lunch
Fast food
Barbecue
Dining bars
Café
Fast food
American
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
The Pub
The Pub
79/100 (420 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Bar
American
Pub
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Burger
American
Bar
Pub
Full Bar
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Amazing food. It's a very clean place with extremely friendly staff. I love the vibe and aesthetic of the place it's not too much but not too little...."
Hope Sturgill
"Now this shiznit is the place to be, day in day out guzzle guzzle guzzle. Drink, drink, eat,eat. Place is like disney world on crack. Love the staff,..."
Nathan Osvath
"Pleasantly surprised! We stopped in for lunch after we moved our daughter in. Wasn't sure what to expect coming into a pub in a college town, service..."
Melanie L
"Best mushroom cheeseburgers around. Please bring back beer cheese soup on Wednesdays if you want five stars, ;-) Great place to eat and..."
Bill Harris
"marissa was a great waitress and I had an amazing steak..."
Maccy
Jimmy John's
79/100 (633 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast Food
Deli
Fast food
Deli
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Fast food
Deli
Dinner
Lunch
"I got the Vito and it was great except the bottom of the bread was too hard for me. I'll try a different bread next time. Employee was awesome,..."
Becky Tapley
"I just ordered a big delivery order-the guy who dropped off my order was quick and professional. As I was walking back to my apartment while carrying..."
B C
"I just had the best sub ever. I called the manager to give my compliments. I’m so glad I did because he did a phenomenal job with a limited staff...."
Staci Litts
Subway
79/100 (125 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
China Fortune
China Fortune
79/100 (256 ratings)
Restaurants
Chinese
Dinner
Lunch
"We went to this restaurant last night in a group of 11. The restaurant owner is a very nice woman. For appetisers we ordered the sea food platter and..."
Nitin Luthra
"We're new to the area and have been trying to find our new go-to Chinese place. This is by far the best we've had! Everything we got was delicious...."
Cody Ross
"From the time we walked in the door, geeted by Sandy Fan, until we left very satisfied with our lunch that left us looking forward to our next visit,..."
kay arnold
"Order the combo fried rice (chicken, beef, shrimp) with habanero and cilantro...."
Cheylan Abernathy
"Sandy was so nice. The food was amazing. We had an excellent..."
Robert Nicholson
"Edit: Still the best Chinese food in Athens. Got strong armed into trying a couple of the others and the fam and I all agreed, China Fortune is the..."
Kait Runevitch
"Ordered the Mongolian chicken. It was tasty and reasonably priced. The hot and sour soup was..."
Aaron Dodson
"I've been very happy ever since they added the more traditional Chinese menu items. These can be pricey depending on the market and what you order,..."
alias persona
"I was in Athens yesterday and walked in to order takeout. It was made on the spot and was delicious. The restaurant appears to be closed to all but..."
Jeffrey Mullen