Come hungry because Ponce City Market isn’t the kind of place where you stop for just one meal. One minute you’re eyeing a burger, the next you’re sharing handmade pasta, grabbing coffee, and somehow leaving with cake for the ride home. Whether you’re planning a full-on food crawl or just looking for your next great bite in Atlanta, these are the spots worth saving room for.
9 Mile Station
Head to the rooftop and reward yourself with one of Atlanta’s best views. The skyline stretches from Downtown to Buckhead, making every meal feel like a special occasion. Start with an espresso martini or margarita, share the crispy Brussels sprouts tossed in honey miso vinaigrette, then dig into country-fried chicken served with garlic mashed potatoes and jalapeño bacon gravy. If you can snag a table around sunset, even better.
Bellina Alimentari
Fresh pasta has a way of stealing the spotlight, and Bellina Alimentari delivers every time. Watch pasta being made before ordering rich ragù, silky ribbons of tagliatelle, or the flavorful polpo with octopus, squid, and just the right amount of spice. Even the eggplant lasagna feels anything but ordinary, layered with plenty of cheese and finished with a satisfyingly crisp top.
El Super Pan
Big flavors live here. The Cuban sandwich is the obvious favorite for good reason, piled high with mojo-marinated pork, ham, pickles, and mustard on perfectly pressed bread. Crispy yucca fries belong on every order, while the pork mofongo brings garlic plantains and citrusy broth together in one seriously satisfying dish. Wash it all down with a piña colada or hibiscus agua fresca.
Botiwalla
If bold spices are your love language, don’t skip Botiwalla. The crispy masala smashed potatoes disappear fast, the lamb burger is stacked with green chutney and Desi slaw, and the malai chicken roll wraps creamy, aromatic chicken inside buttery naan. Add one of the frozen cocktails and you’ve officially won lunch.
Atrium
Some restaurants just know how to make brunch feel like an event. Atrium nails it with bright interiors, lush greenery, and a menu that keeps everyone at the table happy. Go savory with short ribs over creamy polenta or mussels swimming in Calabrian chili butter, then finish with beignets and an espresso martini. Weekend plans? Consider them made.
Hop’s Chicken
Sometimes all you want is really good fried chicken. Hop’s Chicken keeps things simple with golden tenders, crispy sandwiches, scratch-made biscuits, and plenty of Southern comfort. The Nashville hot sandwich brings the heat, while the chicken biscuit is reason enough to show up before noon. Grab every sauce you can because you’ll use them all.
H&F Burger
This is the burger people talk about long after they’ve gone home. The classic cheeseburger has earned its reputation with quality ingredients and zero shortcuts, while the bison burger offers something a little different without sacrificing flavor. Don’t skip the hand-cut fries, dunk them in the house-made ketchup, and if blueberry pie is on the menu, order it before someone else does.
Cake Culture
Save room because dessert is non-negotiable. Cake Culture’s signature mille-crêpe cakes stack dozens of delicate crêpes with light pastry cream into slices that are almost too pretty to eat. Strawberry, chocolate raspberry, classic vanilla…there’s no wrong answer here. The only mistake is leaving without one.
Dancing Goats Coffee Bar
Every great food crawl needs a coffee break. Dancing Goats serves expertly roasted coffee, smooth cold brew, creamy matcha lattes, and pastries that pair perfectly with a slow morning. Grab your drink, find a seat outside, and recharge before tackling the rest of the market.
Bibi
Wrap up your foodie adventure with something a little different. Bibi brings Persian flavors to Ponce City Market with juicy grilled chicken, warm pita, creamy hummus, and vibrant platters that are easy to share. Before you leave, treat yourself to the Persian ice cream flavored with saffron, pistachio, and rose water. It’s unlike anything else in the market, and that’s exactly why you should try it.
