Best Cheat Meals in Atlanta

Your ultimate guide to guilt-free indulgence in Atlanta

89012
Total Reviews
4.6
Avg Rating
$ - $$$$
Price Range
18
Cuisines

Top Cheat Meal Spots

The Varsity

(15678 reviews)
$
American

World's largest drive-in restaurant. The chili cheese dogs and onion rings are iconic Atlanta treats.

Fast Food Historic Drive-in Iconic
61 North Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30308
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Mary Mac's Tea Room

(12345 reviews)
$$
Southern

Atlanta's classic meat-and-three since 1945. The fried chicken and yeast rolls are legendary.

Southern Soul Food Historic Classic
224 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
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Sublime Doughnuts

(8765 reviews)
$
Donuts

Gourmet donut shop with creative flavors. The A-Town Cream is worth breaking any diet for.

Donuts Dessert Creative Local Favorite
535 10th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
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Hattie B's Hot Chicken

(9876 reviews)
$$
Southern

Nashville-style hot chicken spot. The Shut the Cluck Up level is for true heat seekers.

Hot Chicken Spicy Southern Popular
299 Moreland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
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Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q

(14321 reviews)
$$
BBQ

Texas-style BBQ with Southern flair. The Brisket and JalapeƱo Cornbread are must-tries.

BBQ Southern Local Favorite Worth the Wait
1238 DeKalb Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
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Busy Bee Cafe

(7654 reviews)
$$
Soul Food

Historic soul food restaurant since 1947. The fried chicken recipe hasn't changed in 70+ years.

Soul Food Historic Southern Classic
810 Martin Luther King Jr Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30314
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Antico Pizza Napoletana

(11234 reviews)
$$
Pizza

Authentic Neapolitan pizzeria. The San Gennaro pizza is worth every calorie.

Pizza Italian Worth the Wait BYOB
1093 Hemphill Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

(6543 reviews)
$$
Ice Cream

Artisanal ice cream with unique flavors. The Brown Butter Almond Brittle is a local favorite.

Ice Cream Dessert Artisanal Worth the Splurge
99 Krog St NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
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Local Tips for Atlanta

Traffic Tips

Plan your food adventures around rush hour traffic - it can seriously impact your dining schedule!

Weather Watch

Many spots have covered patios for Atlanta's frequent afternoon showers.

Heat Levels

When ordering hot chicken, start one level below what you think you can handle!

Food Neighborhoods

Explore Buford Highway for authentic international cuisine at great prices.

Sunday Plans

Many local favorites are closed on Sundays - plan accordingly!