Central and North Georgia Restaurants

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  • 1. Boll Weevil Cafe and Sweetery

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    Named for the insect that ruined the cotton industry, this quirky little café on the Riverwalk offers some of the best desserts in Augusta, not to mention soups, sandwiches, and Southern specialties like fried green tomatoes. Step inside the former warehouse and you'll find a pastry case filled with at least 30 decadent desserts, all made on the premises. Wine and beer are also available. The vibe here is low-key and relaxed—perfect for lunch or a casual dinner.

    10 James Brown Blvd., Augusta, Georgia, 30901, USA
    706-722–7772

    Known For

    • Homemade cakes and decadent desserts
    • Sandwiches on fresh-baked bread
    • Historic building on the riverfront

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
  • 2. Picnic Cafe and Dessertery

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    With its checkered tablecloths and farmhouse decor, you’ll feel as if you've stepped back in time at this adorable café and bakery on Dahlonega’s charming town square. The pastry case is filled with cakes, cookies, muffins, and other sweet treats. There’s always soup on, and the sandwich platters offer Southern classics like egg salad, pimento cheese, and peach chicken salad. Breakfast is quite popular here, and it’s served all day.

    30 Public Sq., Dahlonega, Georgia, 30533, USA
    706-864--1095

    Known For

    • Delicious pastries and desserts
    • Pimento cheese and other Southern-style "salads"
    • Coffee and breakfast all day
  • 3. Rum Cake Lady Cuban Cafe

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    This authentic Cuban spot on the edge of downtown Blue Ridge is a lovely surprise. Here you can pick up delicious Cuban sandwiches with fresh-baked bread, empanadas, croquetas, and other Cuban specialties. The star of the show is, of course, sweet and spongy rum cake which comes in a mini size perfect for snacking. Wash it down with a Cuban coffee. It's an order-at-the-counter operation with outdoor tables if you'd like to linger.

    205 W. First St., Blue Ridge, Georgia, 30513, USA
    706-946--4525

    Known For

    • Rum cakes in a variety of flavors
    • Authentic Cuban food
    • Cuban coffee

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
  • 4. Swift & Finch Coffee

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    The coffee is roasted on-site at this hip coffee shop housed in a former service station in the heart of downtown Rome. The open and airy space offers tons of seating and a wide variety of tasty handcrafted beverages—from basic espresso and fancier coffee drinks, to gourmet teas and smoothies. There are pastries, desserts, and snacks on hand, but the coffee is really the star of the show.

    600 Broad St., Rome, Georgia, 30161, USA
    706-237--6750

    Known For

    • High-quality beans roasted on-site
    • Spacious, industrial-style interior perfect for hanging out
    • Pastries and snacks

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
  • 5. Taste & See Coffee Shop

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    Part coffee shop and part gallery, this spacious downtown Macon establishment offers locally roasted coffee and tons of comfy seating. There's also baked goods, sandwiches, and decadent desserts made in-house for a quick snack.

    546 Poplar St., Macon, Georgia, 31201, USA
    478-238--5191

    Known For

    • Handcrafted coffee drinks
    • Yummy baked goods
    • Spacious, artsy interior

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
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  • 6. The Clayton Market

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    With its retro neon sign, this charming “meat-and-three” café has been a fixture in downtown Clayton since 1931. Now completely renovated and decorated in an industrial-farmhouse style, the restaurant serves a new generation of patrons hearty homemade soups, salads, and sandwiches, and the very best of homestyle Southern cooking. Check out the daily specials board for the latest fresh veggies and seasonal offerings. The fried chicken, fried green tomatoes, and homemade desserts are crowd favorites. It recently expanded into a market space next door offering gourmet coffee, fresh baked goods, deli items, and grab-and-go meals.

    50 N. Main St., Clayton, Georgia, 30525, USA
    706-212--2233-café

    Known For

    • Homestyle Southern cooking
    • Fresh veggies and daily specials
    • Market with coffee and baked goods

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Wed.
  • 7. White Birch Provisions

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    On the square in downtown Clayton, this European-inspired market located next to the White Birch Inn offers a coffee bar, fresh fruit smoothies, house-made baked goods, gourmet cheeses, and a wine cave filled with a wide selection of vino---including a few local choices.

    60 E. Savannah St., Clayton, Georgia, 30525, USA
    706-782--2263

    Known For

    • Espresso drinks
    • Wine, cheese, and gourmet provisions
    • Fresh-baked scones and other goodies

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