Food and Drinks


Atlanta is renowned for excellent restaurants covering a large selection of international cuisine. There are many options just within walking distance of the conference center. Below are some of our favorites.

Atwoods Pizza Cafe ($$) – pizza

Cafe Agora ($) – Greek and Mediterranean gyros, kebabs, and other bites

Café Intermezzo Midtown ($$$) – European café serving coffee, large selection of cakes/pies, European cuisine; feel free to go for just the coffee or cake

The Canteen ($$) – small food hall consisting of Fred’s (excellent sandwiches), Yalla (middle eastern food), TGM Soup Co. (soups), and Square Bar (drinks)

Cypress Street Pint & Plate ($$) – neighborhood bar with outdoor patio, bar food, and an assortment of local beers

Dancing Goats Coffee Bar ($) – good coffee; small selection of pastries

Ecco ($$$$) – European cuisine

Empire State South ($$$$) – New American cuisine

Escorpión ($$) – Mexican restaurant with tacos, a large tequila selection, & tequila based cocktails

The Lawrence ($$$) – New American cuisine; excellent cocktails

Lure ($$$) – excellent seafood restaurant; excellent cocktails

Mary Mac’s ($$) – Southern comfort food in a homey space, serving since 1945

Sweet Hut Bakery & Cafe ($) – Asian pastries (savory and sweet), bubble tea

The Vortex Bar & Grill ($$) – Large selection of burgers & beers in an edgy environment

Momonoki ($$) – Japanese restaurant featuring ramen, poke bowls, etc. (no sushi)