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Explore the 3 top spots in Atlanta's East Lake neighborhood

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Published on September 10, 2019
Explore the 3 top spots in Atlanta's East Lake neighborhoodPoor Hendrix | Photo: Paul K./Yelp

Spending time in East Lake? Get to know this Atlanta neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a barbecue spot to a coffee shop.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in East Lake, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. Poor Hendrix

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Topping the list is New American restaurant and bar Poor Hendrix, which offers tapas, comfort foods and more. Located at 2371 Hosea L. Williams Drive NE, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 161 reviews on Yelp.

The restaurant serves a wide variety of small plates and entree meals, such as steamed mussels, chicken liver pâté, grilled pork chops and steak, mushroom, shrimp or lamb skewers. There's also an extensive beer selection, wine list and cocktail menu.

2. My Coffee Shop

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Next up is traditional American spot My Coffee Shop, offering coffee, tea and more, situated at 2462 Memorial Drive SE.

More than just a spot to score hot and cold coffee drinks, the eatery also serves full breakfasts and brunch meals, with early day classics like pancakes, waffles, egg platters and a Cobb salad on the menu. With 4.5 stars out of 150 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. 

3. The Greater Good Barbecue

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The Greater Good Barbecue in East Lake, one of three locations in Georgia, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 126 Yelp reviews.

Smoked chicken, pulled pork, hot links and baby back ribs are the main features, but you'll also find "cheezy" tacos, pimento barbecue potato skins, fried pickles, salads and sandwiches on the menu. Head over to 2358 Hosea L. Williams Drive NE to see for yourself. 


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