Beer, mead, and cider lovers will find happiness and a great selection at the Smyrna Beer Market in the Smyrna Market Village. While there, keep an eye out for burritos and salsas from chef Andre Gomez (formerly of Porch Light Latin Kitchen) in the cold cases. The chef closed his beloved Smyrna restaurant recently to focus on building his new burrito, salsa, and chimichurri brand, José Sucio.

The Original Hot Dog Factory in Smyrna has about 20 varieties of hot dogs. Among the creatively adorned dogs are the Jamaican jerk chicken with grilled pineapples and island sauce and the taco dog with chili, cheese, and guacamole. Throw in a side of beer battered onion rings. Order online by location for takeout or delivery.

What once housed a Mercedes-Benz repair shop is now an industrial coffee house with its own roastery. The usual coffee and espresso drinks are available as well as pour overs and tea. For a quick bite, quiche, sandwiches, and baked goods are all on the food menu. Rev also serves as a community hub with a diverse crowd of regulars ranging from college kids to seniors groups. Order ahead for takeout.

A venture from the owners of Muss & Turner’s and Local Three (Todd Mussman, Ryan Turner, and Chris Hall — MTH, get it?), MTH serves up a variety of pizzas on its menu. The menu here changes often, but expect twists on classics like mushroom and Margherita pizzas as well as wings and salads. Order online for takeout or delivery.

South City Kitchen satisfies those southern cravings in a plush, warmly lit space on the border of Vinings and Smyrna. The menu is composed of regional classics such as she-crab soup or juicy fried chicken served with collard greens, red bliss potatoes, and honey-thyme jus. The restaurant also has locations in Midtown, Buckhead, and Alpharetta. Order online for takeout.

Adolfo Gonzalez opened Taco Cantina to return to the dishes of his childhood after working his way up through Buckhead Life Restaurant Group’s kitchens. Beyond tacos with corn tortillas and classic fillings like chorizo and barbacoa, other standard menu items include tortas, burritos, and nachos. Order online for takeout.

This no-frills taqueria attracts hordes of people, and for good reason. The classic tacos are good here, but the restaurant also serves sought-after birria tacos and a birria taco pizza, too.

Tucked away on the backside of a strip mall, Minato can easily be missed on busy Spring Road, but it’s been a Smyrna institution for over 30 years. Amongst the kitschy decor, the menu consists of classic sushi favorites and servers who make everyone feel like regulars. Order the off-menu cowboy hat; a rice cracker topped with crab salad and a fried scallop. Call to order takeout.

101 Steak in Vinings is upscale yet unpretentious. Choose among filet mignon, New York strip, and steak Delmonico and pair it with the ultra-creamy pimento macaroni and cheese with smoked bacon. Limited takeout menu available.

Ph’east is a one-stop shop for a variety of Asian fare. Located at the Battery Atlanta, the mini food hall includes stalls from Poke Burri and Lifting Noodles Ramen as well as Fan T’Asia from Muling Zhao and Man Fai Yan of popular Buford Highway Chinese restaurant BoBo Garden. Grab a beer or cocktail at the Taps at Ph’east, which typically has its TVs tuned to the Braves, Atlanta United, Atlanta Hawks, the Falcons, or college football throughout the week.  

This OTP counterpart to chef Ford Fry’s Superica located at the Battery Atlanta makes diners feel like they’re in a small town Texas cafe thanks in part to those steer horns on the wall. Start with the chorizo queso followed by the tacos al pastor with achiote and grilled pineapple. Call to order takeout.

True to its name, the menu at Stockyard is stacked with plenty of burgers — there’s even a house-made veggie patty for herbivores (the Bohemian) — and bar snacks like nachos and loaded tots. Want bourbon with that? The bar here offers over 40 whiskeys and bourbons. Order online. 

Is it a bookstore with a coffee shop or a coffee shop with a bookstore? Either way, the cozy Read Shop in Vinings Jubilee has plenty of precisely made coffee beverages and books. It’s the sister store to in-town market the Merchant at Krog Street Market so, it has that Instagramm-able aesthetic down pat.

An Atlanta institution for over 20 years, Canoe is on the border of Buckhead and Vinings and a favorite for those seeking Chattahoochee riverfront fine dining. The brunch is celebrated for its pastry basket and cornmeal pancakes. By night, Canoe is all about the meats like peppercorn-crusted kangaroo — an homage to executive chef Matthew Basford’s Australian roots.

Korean flavors meet Southern barbecue at Heirloom, located about two miles from the Battery Atlanta and Truist Park in the Cumberland area. It’s a takeout-only establishment, so plan to enjoy the standout items here, such as the 12-hour smoked brisket and spicy Korean barbecue pork sandwich, in the car or at home (it’s not uncommon to see people eating in the parking lot, too). Order online for takeout or delivery.