Michelle’s Guidebook
Food scene
Choose from a variety of experimental & traditional beer styles. Pair your pint with our locally sourced pub menu, including multiple daily specials, homemade bread from the Jackie O’s Bake Shop & spent grain crust specialty pizzas.
Our favorites: Who Cooks For You, Chomolungma, Cheese Curds, The Oestrike Pizza, Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich, Fish & Chips
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Jackie O's Public House & Brewpub
22 W Union StChoose from a variety of experimental & traditional beer styles. Pair your pint with our locally sourced pub menu, including multiple daily specials, homemade bread from the Jackie O’s Bake Shop & spent grain crust specialty pizzas.
Our favorites: Who Cooks For You, Chomolungma, Cheese Curds, The Oestrike Pizza, Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich, Fish & Chips
The Locavore's Solution serving local food, drink, music, and art in Appalachian Ohio. Local food with a Mexican flare - great for brunch, lunch, or dinner!
Our Favorites: Margaritas, Bloody Mary's, Huevos Rancheros, Casa Burrito with BBQ Salsa, Double Stacked Enchilada (pick your own fillings), Enchilada Verde, Queso con Chiles, Black Bean Salsa
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Casa Nueva
4 W State StThe Locavore's Solution serving local food, drink, music, and art in Appalachian Ohio. Local food with a Mexican flare - great for brunch, lunch, or dinner!
Our Favorites: Margaritas, Bloody Mary's, Huevos Rancheros, Casa Burrito with BBQ Salsa, Double Stacked Enchilada (pick your own fillings), Enchilada Verde, Queso con Chiles, Black Bean Salsa
They're steaming just for you by taking what would be a common deli sandwich and turn it into a steamy hot Bagelwich! They also serve delicious salads! Great for breakfast and lunch.
Our Favorites: Yo' Mama on Pumpernickle, Flaming Mo on Bialys, Portobellicious on Focaccia, MacGyger on Pretzel, Reuben on Rye, and Cantrella on Pretzel
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Bagel Street Deli
27 S Court StThey're steaming just for you by taking what would be a common deli sandwich and turn it into a steamy hot Bagelwich! They also serve delicious salads! Great for breakfast and lunch.
Our Favorites: Yo' Mama on Pumpernickle, Flaming Mo on Bialys, Portobellicious on Focaccia, MacGyger on Pretzel, Reuben on Rye, and Cantrella on Pretzel
Serving breakfast, lunch, and brunch, don’t miss their daily fresh baked pastries, cookies, bagels and more!
Our Favorites: Savory Croissant, Chocolate Croissant, Bahn Mi Inspired Bowl, Chorizo Scrambler
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Fluff Bakery
8 N Court StServing breakfast, lunch, and brunch, don’t miss their daily fresh baked pastries, cookies, bagels and more!
Our Favorites: Savory Croissant, Chocolate Croissant, Bahn Mi Inspired Bowl, Chorizo Scrambler
A fine dining restaurant with seasonal menus and delicious cocktails. Reservations recommended!
Our Favorites: Pondwater Martini, Old Fashion, Asiago Gnocchi, Grilled Artichokes, Chop Salad, whatever Fish is on Special, Filet Mignon,
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Zoe
24 1/2 E State StA fine dining restaurant with seasonal menus and delicious cocktails. Reservations recommended!
Our Favorites: Pondwater Martini, Old Fashion, Asiago Gnocchi, Grilled Artichokes, Chop Salad, whatever Fish is on Special, Filet Mignon,
Locals and visitors alike head to the Athens Farmers Market at 1000 E. State Street, for all things fresh and local. Put the faces to your favorite local foods! Meet and support those that devote their time, resources and land to feeding us. Ask them about the varieties of tomatoes they are selling, how to roast that chicken, or how long you can expect that bag of lettuce to last. Try some samples. Enjoy the best part of Saturday mornings in Athens!
Market Hours:
Saturdays (Year-round) 9:00am-1:00pm
Wednesdays (Apr-Dec) 9:00am-12:00pm
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Athens Farmers Market
701 E State StLocals and visitors alike head to the Athens Farmers Market at 1000 E. State Street, for all things fresh and local. Put the faces to your favorite local foods! Meet and support those that devote their time, resources and land to feeding us. Ask them about the varieties of tomatoes they are selling, how to roast that chicken, or how long you can expect that bag of lettuce to last. Try some samples. Enjoy the best part of Saturday mornings in Athens!
Market Hours:
Saturdays (Year-round) 9:00am-1:00pm
Wednesdays (Apr-Dec) 9:00am-12:00pm
Many people love visiting for their lunch buffet, but we love getting carryout!
Our favorites: Paneer Palak, Alu Gobi, Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken Vindaloo (if you like really spicy food), and the Vegetarian Appetizer
Star of India
128 W Union StMany people love visiting for their lunch buffet, but we love getting carryout!
Our favorites: Paneer Palak, Alu Gobi, Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken Vindaloo (if you like really spicy food), and the Vegetarian Appetizer
Brewery
Enjoy beers straight from the source, with 16 Jackie O’s taps, exclusive vintage bottles, and a large selection of carryout cans, bottles, and select kegs. Offering a variety of merchandise, a locally-sourced food cart menu, and a spacious pet-friendly outdoor patio.
Our Favorites: Whatever barrel-aged stout and/or fruited sour is FreshAF, Ricky, anything with tempeh and/or any taco from the Food Cart
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Jackie O's Taproom & Production Brewery
25 Campbell StEnjoy beers straight from the source, with 16 Jackie O’s taps, exclusive vintage bottles, and a large selection of carryout cans, bottles, and select kegs. Offering a variety of merchandise, a locally-sourced food cart menu, and a spacious pet-friendly outdoor patio.
Our Favorites: Whatever barrel-aged stout and/or fruited sour is FreshAF, Ricky, anything with tempeh and/or any taco from the Food Cart
They brew with a farmhouse mentality, deriving inspiration from locally sourced ingredients. While saisons and barrel aged sours are close to our hearts, we also love to brew and drink a hop-forward pale ale or a subtly crafted lager. They also have a full-service kitchen!
Our Favorites: Woodthrush, Reinheitsgewhat, Saison du Poisson, Nachos, Barbacoa Tacos
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Little Fish Brewing Co.
8675 Armitage RdThey brew with a farmhouse mentality, deriving inspiration from locally sourced ingredients. While saisons and barrel aged sours are close to our hearts, we also love to brew and drink a hop-forward pale ale or a subtly crafted lager. They also have a full-service kitchen!
Our Favorites: Woodthrush, Reinheitsgewhat, Saison du Poisson, Nachos, Barbacoa Tacos
Neighborhoods
From Vintage to Chic, You’ll Find it Here!
Directly north of Ohio University’s College Green, Uptown Athens is the place for students to mix, meet, eat and shop. As a result, Court and its side streets in Uptown Athens are decked with funky shops offering everything from the extraordinarily unique to the timeless basics.
Parking:
ourt Street is one-way (South to North). During the school year parking spots can be hard to come by. The Athens City Parking Garage is centrally located: from Court Street, turn right onto Washington. The garage is on the right.
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Athens
From Vintage to Chic, You’ll Find it Here!
Directly north of Ohio University’s College Green, Uptown Athens is the place for students to mix, meet, eat and shop. As a result, Court and its side streets in Uptown Athens are decked with funky shops offering everything from the extraordinarily unique to the timeless basics.
Parking:
ourt Street is one-way (South to North). During the school year parking spots can be hard to come by. The Athens City Parking Garage is centrally located: from Court Street, turn right onto Washington. The garage is on the right.
Sightseeing
Founded in 1804, Ohio University is located just south of Uptown Athens. Everyone will enjoy taking a stroll around the picturesque campus.
Our Favorite Places: College Green, Emeriti Park, Scripps Amphitheater, East Green, The Ridges, Cherry Blossom trees along the bike path behind Peden Stadium
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Ohio University
Founded in 1804, Ohio University is located just south of Uptown Athens. Everyone will enjoy taking a stroll around the picturesque campus.
Our Favorite Places: College Green, Emeriti Park, Scripps Amphitheater, East Green, The Ridges, Cherry Blossom trees along the bike path behind Peden Stadium
Tucked away just a few blocks off of East State Street, Sells Park is one of Athens’s best hidden treasures. As you enjoy nature and explore the various trails, you’ll forget that the business district is just minutes away.
Visit https://athensohio.com/wheretoplay/parks/sells-park/ for more info!
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Sells Park
Avon PlaceTucked away just a few blocks off of East State Street, Sells Park is one of Athens’s best hidden treasures. As you enjoy nature and explore the various trails, you’ll forget that the business district is just minutes away.
Visit https://athensohio.com/wheretoplay/parks/sells-park/ for more info!
Incredibly popular for kayaking and canoeing, Strouds Run State Park’s Dow Lake is cut deep into the Appalachian foothills. The steep ravines surrounding the lake make for an incredible time on the water. The beach is open in the spring and summer months for swimming, and canoe and boat rentals are available.
Visit https://athensohio.com/wheretoplay/parks/strouds-run-state-park-2/ for more information!
Strouds Run State Park Campground
Strouds Campground RoadIncredibly popular for kayaking and canoeing, Strouds Run State Park’s Dow Lake is cut deep into the Appalachian foothills. The steep ravines surrounding the lake make for an incredible time on the water. The beach is open in the spring and summer months for swimming, and canoe and boat rentals are available.
Visit https://athensohio.com/wheretoplay/parks/strouds-run-state-park-2/ for more information!