Ashley & Steven
Favorite Local Spots
Oakhurst Market
Snug food market selling a range of groceries, cheese & seafood plus handcrafted sandwiches. Oakhurst Market will be catering our reception if you want to get a sneak peak!
The Lost Druid Brewery
The location of our welcome party the evening of December 30! The Lost Druid is a 100% woman-owned and family-operated independent craft brewery, featuring 20+ taps of house-made craft beer and hard seltzer plus a small-plate artisan kitchen. We have open-air atrium-style indoor seating with 4 large garage bay doors plus pet-friendly patios.
Dancing Goats Coffee
Large, industrial space for coffee from signature roaster Batdorf & Bronson plus cappuccino & tea. Get the lavender latte!
Spiller Park Coffee Toco Hill
Coffee shop serves craft espresso drinks, single origin pour-over, tea, toasts & other cafe fare. A regular spot for us that's close by!
Taqueria del Sol
The best tacos and margs in the world!
Victory Sandwich Bar
Food. Booze. Calamity! They have rotating popcorn flavors and a jack and coke slushy!
Mason Mill Park
Mason Mill Park contains a 120-acre forest with a network of some of the nicest hiking and biking trails in the county. The South Peachtree Creek Trail is a multi-use boardwalk and paved route that connects Mason Mill Park, Medlock Park, the Leafmore neighborhood, and Emory University. A network of soft surface trails also provides miles of hiking opportunities within Mason Mill, Ira B. Melton, and Medlock Parks. The forest is also the location of the old Decatur Waterworks, which is on the National Historic Registry.
Lullwater Preserve
Lullwater Preserve offers many scenic walking and running trail loops nestled within Emory University's North Decatur campus near Atlanta.
Wild Heaven Beer
Our absolute fav brewery!
Brick Store Pub
The coziest spot and has a never ending beer list! Casual pub grub like fish 'n' chips is served at this beer-focused tavern with upstairs Belgian Bar.
Farm Burger Decatur
Great lunch spot! Casual-chic spot has counter service for grass-fed beef burgers, fries, veggie options, beer & wine.
Sun in My Belly
American diner with breakfast, lunch & dinner plus craft brews in a rustic, relaxed environment.
Cafe Alsace
Cozy, unassuming French cafe serving wine & Alsatian fare such as boeuf bourguignon & spaetzle. Best macaroons and croissants I've EVER had!
Souper Jenny
Inside Nuts ‘n Berries in Decatur - Souper Jenny is a collection of five, cozy neighborhood cafes serving the Atlanta community fresh and delicious food since 1999. Jenny Levison, our founder and chief "soup slinger," still works daily creating new and exciting recipes for a loyal clientele.
The Po'Boy Shop Basement Bar
The Po'Boy Shop (upstairs) has a fantastic, New Orleans-themed menu, and offers a Basement Bar downstairs. The Basement Bar has 14 big-screen TVs, pool tables, dartboards, Golden Tee, and Steven's favorite - skeeball. They have a full bar with over 100 Bourbons, 16 Draft Beers, 100+ Canned and Bottle Selections, Hurricanes, Cocktails, and more. Enter from The Shop upstairs, or look for our entrance around back. Open 7 days a week, 11 am-midnight. From Eater Atlanta's 2022 list of best sandwiches, "As the name states, it’s all about the classic Louisiana po’boy here. Try the the shrimp po’boy topped with spicy remoulade or turn up the heat with Crystal hot sauce and blue cheese or ranch dressing. For a taste of New Orleans, order the muffaletta po’boy with traditional olive salad."
Chai Pani Decatur
In the mood for Indian food? This Decatur restaurant from award-winning chef Meherwan Irani continues to evolve its menu of Indian street foods, and that means it occasionally offers paneer sandwiches served on a griddled pav bun. Paneer is marinated and grilled then topped with cucumbers, onions, green chutney, Maggi ketchup, and a dusting of chaat masala. Chai Pani literally means “tea and water.” It's slang in India for going out for a cup of tea, a tasty bite, a snack, or “a little something.” Their main location in Asheville, NC made NY Time's 2021 list of “The 50 places in America we’re most excited about right now.” The okra fries are a must!
Community Q BBQ
BBQ ribs, smoked meats & mac 'n' cheese in low-fi space with counter service & upbeat country decor. Dave Roberts is a veteran pitmaster dedicated to tender pulled pork and smoky St. Louis–style ribs. Set your sights on daily specials like black-eyed peas with bacon, a kitchen-sink salad made with local greens and vegetables, or a three-cheese mac and cheese. The banana pudding and brunswick stew are a must. (Note: they don't offer any alcohol on the menu.)
Fellini's Pizza
Pizza and beer. An Atlanta tradition, 7 locations around town.
Decatur Family YMCA
We are members of the Y - please let us know if you'd like a guest pass to get ready for red velvet cake!