Best Restaurants for Afternoon Coffee in Downtown

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AtlantaCobbDeKalbFulton

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ArdmoreAtlantaAtlantic StationBrookhavenBrookwood HillsBuckhead

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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94 restaurants available nearby

1. Polaris

4.8

Exceptional(1810)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 18 times today

Polaris is Atlanta's legendary rotating rooftop restaurant & lounge, serving chef-inspired shared plates and classic, hand crafted cocktails in a unique rotating lounge with amazing panoramic views of the city. Polaris partners with more than 70 local purveyors for the best and freshest ingredients, and operates its own rooftop Bee Garden producing fresh honey for our cocktails and entrees. Polaris has hosted celebrities, special occasions and everyday memories for more than 50 years. Take a ride on our famous glass elevators, step into our breathtaking space, and make some memories for your own.For Parties of 6 or more, please email us at polaris@hyatt.com.

A photo of The Sun Dial Restaurant, Bar & View restaurant

2. The Sun Dial Restaurant, Bar & View

4.3

Awesome(8987)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 88 times today

The Sun Dial Restaurant, Bar & View welcomes diners to enjoy its modern, upscale setting and unbeatable views. Standing 723 feet above Peachtree Street, The Sun Dial is Atlanta's only tri-level dining complex that offers 360-degree panoramic views of the city's skyline. Diners enjoy seasonal contemporary-American dishes, inspired by local ingredients.With spectacular views and tantalizing menus to create the perfect ambiance, The Sun Dial Restaurant Bar & View truly is the ultimate Atlanta dining experience. *PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR ROTATION FEATURE IS CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE.IN THE MEANTIME, YOU MAY STILL ENJOY THE 360 DEGREE VIEWS AT THE SUN DIAL*

A photo of Amalfi Cucina + Mercato / Downtown Atlanta restaurant

3. Amalfi Cucina + Mercato / Downtown Atlanta

4.1

Excellent(1317)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 27 times today

Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, Amalfi Cucina & Mercato - Downtown Atlanta is a traditional Neapolitan trattoria centered around an open kitchen featuring a 6,000 pound wood-burning brick oven imported from Italy. The 170 seat dining room also has large semicircular booths, custom wrought iron chandeliers along with Juliet balconies overlooking an Italian-inspired entryway. Originating in and the true pizza of Naples in the 1600s, Vera Pizza Napoletana is 12 inches or less in size, made from simple fresh quality ingredients from the Campania region of Italy and cooked at temperatures in excess of 900 degrees in approximately 60 seconds. Just launched, a new menu which includes many fresh pastas, salads, appetizers and desserts, including beautiful imported gelato. Enjoy a full bar with local beer on tap, exclusive wine list and specialty cocktails in beautiful Downtown Atlanta.

A photo of By George - Atlanta restaurant

4. By George - Atlanta

4.6

Exceptional(865)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 22 times today

The Candler Hotel's restaurant, By George, is located on famed Peachtree Street and offers a Contemporary American menu and wine program for curious palettes-

A photo of Sweet Georgia's Juke Joint restaurant

5. Sweet Georgia's Juke Joint

4.3

Awesome(2062)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Southern • Downtown

Booked 36 times today

Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint is the continuation of a deep history of music, food, drink and socializing in the South. Located in the former Macy’s building in the heart of downtown Atlanta at the iconic 200 Peachtree St. address, Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint brings to the city a place to relax while enjoying live entertainment and exceptional cuisine. A per person entertainment fee will be applied to your bill, this does not apply on Sunday's. Historically, juke joints originated in the rural outskirts of many southern towns to give African American communities a place to kick back and unwind after a long week of work. Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint represents diverse culture, featuring music across all genres and popular hits throughout American history. An imaginative menu makes Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint a staple in Atlanta’s downtown restaurant scene and the allure of traditional juke joints is showcased in the restaurant’s design.

A photo of Hard Rock Cafe - Atlanta restaurant

6. Hard Rock Cafe - Atlanta

3.7

Very Good(1588)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 39 times today

Hard Rock Cafe is a global phenomenon with 185 cafes that are visited by nearly 80 million guests each year. The first Hard Rock Cafe opened on June 14, 1971, in London, England, and from there the brand has expanded to major cities and exotic locations around the world.

A photo of Margaritaville - Atlanta restaurant

7. Margaritaville - Atlanta

3.0

Good(72)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 4 times today

Escape to Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville, located at Centennial Park surrounded by Atlanta's most popular attractions such as the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, College Football Hall of Fame, and the SkyView Atlanta Ferris wheel. From photo-worthy views to a suspended airplane, Margaritaville is more than a restaurant; it's a state of mind. Margaritaville has everything you need to have a good time with great island-inspired food, several unique bars, live music, and two levels of seating overlooking the dynamic downtown Atlanta entertainment district. Chill out with a margarita at the Tiki Bar, License To Chill Bar, or 5 o'Clock Somewhere Bar.

A photo of Rosie's Coffee Cafe restaurant

8. Rosie's Coffee Cafe

4.8

Exceptional(258)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Café • Castleberry Hill

Booked 4 times today

Rosie’s Coffee Café: Where Morning Rituals Matter

9. Thrive

4.5

Awesome(1669)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 13 times today

Thrive is an upscale casual restaurant where food, drink & lounge meet pleasing taste buds from around the world since 2007 with award winning dishes & specialty cocktails. Our salads, sandwiches, soups, sushi, steak, seafood & so much more are all prepared using the highest quality and freshest ingredients. Thrive is pleased to offer a stimulating wine list as well as a great selection of beer and sake. Join us for our After Work Mixer Monday – Friday from 4pm-7pm for $5 appetizers & specialty cocktails.Come see why Jezebel Magazine voted Thrive in their top 100 Atlanta Restaurants three consecutive years, and Restaurant and Bar Magazine voted Thrive in their top 100 venues.

10. Reverence

4.5

Awesome(120)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Global, International • Midtown

Booked 1 time today

A chef-driven concept that pays respect to the flavors of the world: from the Mediterranean to the Sea of Japan to the great ingredients and producers of Georgia, reinterpreted through a modern perspective. Bring your loved ones or find new friends, working your way around a unique culinary experience. An inviting dining room with natural light, large outdoor patio and textural design elements form the perfect backdrop for an undoubtedly fun and exciting meal in Midtown.

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