Virginia Highland
Sure, it’s a tad bit yuppified. But even cool kids can’t resist the sunny sidewalks, street parking, and old-school bar options lining North Highland Avenue. Come summer weekends, the whole city descends here for parking lot concerts, beer-fueled festivals, and warm-weather fun.
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Belly General Store
772 N Highland Ave NE 404-872-1003
Welcome to the belly of the feast. Sure, empanadas, hand-frosted cupcakes, and chicken salad scoops look all sweet and innocent. Just like the old-fashioned sodas, candy, and farm table seating: they’ll hook ya.
Osteria 832
832 N Highland Ave NE 404-897-1414
No-frills Bolognese bowls, cheesy margheritas, and brunchtime mimosas by the carafe. Laid-back vino and Italian hits to fill your tum without emptying your wallet just off the bustling North Highland sidewalk.
Meringue
1393 N Highland Ave NE 404-724-0960
Frye boots, Anlo dresses, local jewelry, and killer bags in a shop outfitted like your coolest cousin’s closet.
Photo: Courtesy of Meringue
The Warren
818 North Highland Ave NE 404-475-1991
The members-only bar/lounge within Darkhorse Tavern opens to the public for weekend brunch and boutique fashion previews. There’s no pretense once you’re in. But get on the list if you know what’s good for you.
Alon's
1394 N Highland Ave 678-397-1781
Gourmet Euro takeaway, a prize few cafe lunch tables, and some of the city’s most revered desserts all under one roof. Whether it’s single-serve Nutella, goat’s milk chevre, or Swedish seltzer you seek, you won’t leave disappointed. Or hungry.
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