Eating Out in Athens, Georgia: The 10 Best Local Restaurants — theculturetrip.com

One of Athens’ most popular culinary institutions, The Grit serves solely vegetarian fare. It’s the black-bean chilli bowl, the falafel platter and the hot noodle tofu soup that take centre stage here. Meat-eaters shouldn’t be put off however, as The Grit is the master of flavour combinations. Each dish is so creatively prepared that no one will feel that they are missing out when they realise that there’s no steak or chicken on their plate. Housed in what looks like an abandoned warehouse, it’s this rusticity that gives the Grit that homely, trendy pub vibe that young Athenians just love.

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