Amli At West Paces

1401 W Paces Ferry Road NW
Atlanta, GA 30327

Lauren S. writes: Clean and affordable, and home to several people in their mid 20s to early 30s. These aren't the flashiest, but the amenities are nice and it's in a great location. These are surprisingly cheaper than many other Atlanta apartments of lesser quality.…

Crunch Fitness

3101 Cobb Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30339

Brandon C. writes: Definitely the more appealing of the two Crunch locations, Parkway Pointe was a lot larger and newer than the Buckhead location.  There was an enormous covered parking area (well it was really just a one level parking deck, so 50% of the spots were…

Empress of China II

1255 Johnson Ferry Rd Ste 42
Marietta, GA 30068

Blake B. writes: Pretty standard Chinese food with all the options you could want. There are a billion little mom n pop shops like this that sell almost the same menu all through Marietta and downtown, and Empress of China does a good job of staying near the top of…

Tgi Friday's
Neighborhood: Downtown

1881 Mount Zion
Atlanta, GA 30303

Audia J. writes: TGI Friday's is one of the best places to eat for all occasions. It's a great date spot, wonderful for an evening with the chicas, and even better for a Sunday catch-up with your father.

Me and my Daddy went to Friday's one Sunday (lol) and enjoyed…

Basil Wraps

2800 Canton Rd
#1220 J
Marietta, GA 30066

Gabrielle S. writes: My first encounter with the wonderful food served at Basil Wraps was at an International Student Festival at Kennesaw State University.  One of the gathering rooms in the Student Center was filled with tables of food prepared by the students from…

Dick's Sporting Goods

691 Ernest W. Barrett Pkwy NW
Kennesaw, GA 30144

Blake B. writes: I don't do a lot of sports-related stuff, but if I ever did, I would go to Dick's to get my gear. This place is seriously overflowing with stuff. Two stories of everything from hunting to camping to basketball to jogging, men's and women's clothing,…

Charm

375 Luckie St
Atlanta, GA 30313

Larissa G. writes: Looking for an interesting combination of take-home tastes?

Check out Charm, the little sister to the Luckie Food Lounge. You can pick up menu items from the food lounge, (like sushi and appetizers) as well as selections from a wide variety of gelato…

Thread House
Neighborhood: Midtown

950 West Peachtree St
Ste 245
Atlanta, GA 30305

Larissa G. writes: Looking to take your guy shopping with you, ladies?

Try this boutique, as they have an interesting collection of funky concert/vintage tees, adorable dresses by some great indie designers (think sleek lines like Bailey 44), lots of accessories like…

Thai Jasmine

955 W Lanier Ave
Fayetteville, GA 30214

Kelly J. writes: I've been going to this place for about 3 years, and to this day it is still one of my favorite Thai restaurants. I'd really recommend the Crispy Duck or Chicken Coconut soup for meat lovers, and the tofu salad for vegans/ vegetarians. However, if…

Atlanta Bread Co

4490 S Cobb Dr SE
Smyrna, GA 30080

Debby L. writes: This is the first place I've been to in Atlanta so far to eat. It's 8 in the morning, and i'm sitting here Yelping because my friend is in a 3 hour mandatory class in Smyrna.

I was on the lookout for a Starbucks nearby, but saw this place instead and…

Sears Auto Center

1500 Cumberland Mall SE
Atlanta, GA 30339

Jessica N. writes: The guys at this Sears auto center recently left a great impression on me.

I pulled out of my nearby office building for lunch and realized at about the time that I got to Cumberland Mall that I had a flat tire. I was so relieved so see this auto…

Southern Seafood

2611 Lawrenceville Hwy
Decatur, GA 30033

G Y. writes: Let's put it this way, if you're from New Orleans and you're looking for crawfish berled right around Atlanta, this is your best bet. It turns out that my sister went in there to explain how displaced Cajuns like it - with lead soldering heat…

Copeland's

3131 Cobb Pkwy SE
Ste 200
Atlanta, GA 30339

Chrissy A. writes: Copelands Famous New Orleans Restaurant and Bar is very easily confused with Copelands Cheesecake Bistro & the Oh-so famous, "Cheesecake Factory." So make sure you google it, and figure out exactly the one I'm talking about..

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Hampton Inn & Suites
Neighborhood: Downtown

161 Spring St NW
Atlanta, GA 30303

Audia J. writes: Welcome to Atlanta! Your flight has landed and you just need a place to lay your head! Hampton Inn & Suites is the perfect place. With it's great Central downtown location, you're minutes aways from great restaurants like Ted's Montana Grill, Hard…

Bud Namu

3585 Peachtree Industrial Blvd
Duluth, GA 30096

Gabriel L. writes: Despite the sign that says "BBQ and Sushi" out front, it seems like the house specialties are slow-cooked dishes such as the clay-roasted duck and stuffed pumpkin.  Everything is made from scratch without pre-cooking, and so you do have to call ahead…

Melting Pot Restaurant

3610 Satellite Blvd
Duluth, GA 30096

Damon L. writes: Great for the experience. Staff is really friendly and polite. My suggestion is go just for the dessert and save some money on doing the full 4 course meal.

Georgia State University
Neighborhood: Downtown

316 Student Ctr
Atlanta, GA 30303

Joseph D. writes: I think Georgia State has been the redheaded stepchild of the University System of Georgia up until the last few years.  It's not quite as smart as its nerdy older sibling up the street and not nearly as popular as its athletic brother in Athens but…

Savannah College of Art and Design
Neighborhood: Midtown

1600 Peachtree St NW
Atlanta, GA 30309

Larissa G. writes: Hands-down, the best year of my entire life was spent at SCAD.

Having been in college for as long as I have, it takes quite a bit to truly impress me. Especially when you're asking me to throw down enough money each year to buy an upscale mid-sized…

Pdk Flight Academy

2060 Airport Road
Atlanta, GA 30341

Beau B. writes: PDK is the second busiest airport in Georgia and because of that it is a both a really great place to earn your pilot's license and sometimes not so great.  It is a great experience to learn at a busy airport with Lear jets, turbo props and heavy…

New York Pizza Exchange

2810 Paces Ferry Road SE
Atlanta, GA 30339

Beau B. writes: Cool little, casual Italian restaurant along the railroad crossing in Vinings.  Obviously pizza is their specialty and it is very good.  They take my award for best white pizza in Atlanta.  Their other offerings are really good too - I've had some…

Noodle

3693 Main Street
Atlanta, GA 30337

Kelly J. writes: I've only been here twice, but each time I've gone away content. The staff is friendly and very quick ( I didn't even have to wait 5 minutes for my meal to arrive). The decor is nice, but as many others have said, they are trying to be a little too…

Hampton Inn

1725 Pineland Rd
Duluth, GA 30096

Janelle T. writes: While in the Atlanta area last week, I stayed at the Hampton Inn.  This particular location is about 25-30 miles outside the city in Duluth.  Now I understand this isn't the Ritz Carlton, but this place was super nice and the right price.  When I…

Honeybutter
Neighborhood: Virginia Highlands

1037 N Highland Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30306

Tabetha J. writes: So I'm in Virginia Highlands. I visited here by myself since my friend said  this was a gay part of town and he is ungayfriendly. The cab dropped me off and the early evening sun made all the little store fronts look like a collection of gems.…

Chicago's Restaurant

5920 Johnson Ferry Rd
Marietta, GA 30060

Kathleen M. writes: It's a Tuesday night and Mom hasn't made dinner and no one really knows where they want to go. It's a safe bet that we'll end up at Chicago's. The menu offers a little bit of everything: salads, sandwiches, burgers, fish, steaks, you name it. The…

I Too
Neighborhood: East Atlanta Village

492 Flat Shoals Avenue SE
Atlanta, GA 30316

Toni V M. writes: Ohhhh, it hurt. But ohhhh it was worth it. I went there to get my eyebrows threaded and an underarm wax (I guess I was looking for pain, huh?) at I Too and found the whole experience to be what I was looking for. I saw Duli and she was sweet and…

Forever 21

400 Ernest W Barrett Pkwy
Kennesaw, GA 30144

Larissa G. writes: My guilty pleasure. Forever 21.

I get bored very easily with what I wear. The bad thing about constantly looking to update your look is that it can end up being painfully expensive. And truthfully, can most people tell where you bought your clothes…

Heritage 1981

400 Ernest W Barrett Pkwy
Kennesaw, GA 30144

Larissa G. writes: This is actually the only Heritage location in the area - conveniently located right next door to F21.

Of course, because Heritage is the slightly more upscale older sister to F21 - kind of filling the shoes of Rampage. But not even close to being…

Scarlet Tassel

6235 Roswell Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30328

Gretchen O. writes: Eye Candy for the person that loves to decorate.

It is referred to as a Home Decor store, but I think more of it as a fabulous gift boutique.  From the moment you walk in the door, you are surrounded by unique seasonal items, gifts, and elegant home…

Sparkles Roller Rink

1000 McCollum Pkwy NW
Kennesaw, GA 30144

Justin B. writes: I went here to celebrate a birthday party yesterday and it turns out that roller skating is just as much fun as I remembered it being when I was a little kid.  The environment at Sparkles provided the type of good wholesome fun that has been missing…

Poncey Cleaners and Laundry Mat
Neighborhood: Midtown

231 Ponce De Leon Avenue NE
Atlanta, GA 30308

Jennifer M. writes: For those poor souls without washers and dryers (like myself), Poncey Cleaners is your best bet.  I've been going over there for about 10 months now because it is the only laundromat that doesn't have people always standing in front of it.  They are…

Wired & Fired A Pottery Playhouse
Neighborhood: Virginia Highlands

994 Virginia Avenue NE
Atlanta, GA 30306

Jennifer M. writes: First off, this place is a little pricey.  BUT it's not too bad and a ridiculous amount of fun.  I went there this past weekend and now have a happily colored tumbler.  If you get something functional (like a plate or a tumbler) then the price evens…

Pier 1 Imports

3101 Cobb Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30339

Lauren S. writes: Okay. I used to LOATHE Pier 1. Lots of the items I got there were cheaply made junk to make my college apartment look "hip". I vowed that I wouldn't shop there if I could help it.

However, I went in there this weekend and it seems Pier 1 recently got…

Oakhurst Grill

350 Mead Rd
Decatur, GA 30030

Deanna J. writes: Oakhurst is a semi-secret neighborhood near Decatur. It's called 'up and coming,' but that really translates into 'there's not a ton of stuff here yet and no one knows about us.'

We drove to Oakhurst on a Saturday afternoon for lunch, which should be…

Saigon Cafe

7040 Jimmy Carter Blvd
Norcross, GA 30092

Eva T. writes: Pretty good Vietnamese restaurant. It's nice and clean inside. They sell everything from pho noodle soup to rice dishes. I had a pho noodle soup. They have only two sizes: medum and extra-large. I wondered what happened to small and large. A medium…

Planet Smoothie

3535 Northside Parkway NW
Atlanta, GA 30327

Lauren S. writes: Sometimes I crave cold fruity things like dreamsicles, push pops, and slushees like a five year old little girl. When I find myself with one of these cravings, I often hop over to Planet Smoothie. Even though I know these drinks are loaded with…

Cho Won Buffet

3635 Satellite Blvd
Duluth, GA 30096

Robert M. writes: It's all about the value!  Great dinner value, and even better lunch value.  Tons of buffet items, some pretty good, some pretty bad.  It's what you'd expect from any buffet place regarding quality.

For me...this is about all you can eat Korean BBQ,…

Mellow Mushroom

5575 Chamblee-Dunwoody Rd
Dunwoody, GA 30338

Tiffany S. writes: It's a Mellow Mushroom, they're everywhere and pretty much the same anywhere. So, just in case you didn't know, there's one in Dunwoody too.

I like to get hummus with spinach or the avocado hoagie when I'm not in the mood for pizza. As for the pizza,…

Padriac's

2460 Cumberland Pkwy
Atlanta, GA 30339

Alicia W. writes: First off i'd say the 4 stars is for goin in the evenings/ night and not during the day for lunch.

At night or after work the crowd gathers here to unwind, meet up and socialize with new and current friends, and to play a little golf on the arcade.…