Want the scoop on Atlanta's most happening local spots?
We took a data-driven look at the question, using Yelp and SafeGraph, a dataset of commercial points of interest and their visitor patterns, to deduce which local businesses have been getting outsized notice this month.
To find out who made the list, we first looked at Atlanta businesses on Yelp by category and counted how many reviews each received. Rather than compare them based on number of reviews alone, we calculated a percentage increase in reviews over the past month, and tracked businesses that consistently increased their volume of reviews to identify statistically significant outliers compared to past performance. Then we analyzed foot traffic data from SafeGraph to validate the trends.
Read on to see which spots are sizzling hot this autumn.
Cold Beer
Open since July, this traditional American restaurant and cocktail bar is trending compared to other businesses categorized as "American (Traditional)" on Yelp.
Citywide, traditional American spots saw a median 1.7% increase in new reviews over the past month, but Cold Beer saw a 36.4% increase, maintaining a convincing four-star rating throughout.
Located at 670 Dekalb Ave. NE, Suite 101, in Inman Park, Cold Beer offers an upscale dining experience that highlights the restaurant's innovative and ever-changing cocktail menu. For food, you'll see creative dishes such as barbecued beef belly, smoked and fried chicken wings, chilled oysters and lamb ribs.
Cold Beer is open from 4 p.m.–10 p.m. on Tuesday-Thursday, 4 p.m.–11 p.m. on Friday, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. and 5–11 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m.–3 p.m. and 5–10 p.m. on Sunday. (It's closed on Monday.)
Estrella
Whether or not you've been hearing buzz about Poncey-Highland's Estrella, the Yucatán Mexican restaurant and rooftop bar is a hot topic according to Yelp review data.
While businesses categorized as "Bars" on Yelp saw a median 1.7% increase in new reviews over the past month, Estrella bagged a 13.4% increase in new reviews within that time frame, maintaining a mixed 3.5-star rating.
There's more that's trending on Atlanta's bar scene: Blue India has seen a 7.4% increase in reviews.
Open at 550 Somerset Terrace NE, Suite 102, since 2018, Estrella offers authentic Mexican fare, such as tacos, chipotle shrimp, carne asada, ceviche and a tres leches cake for dessert. Check out the brunch menu (Friday-Sunday) and drink options before you go.
Estrella is open from 5–10 p.m. on Tuesday-Thursday and 11 a.m.–11 p.m. on Friday-Sunday. (It's closed on Monday.)
Cultivate Food and Coffee
Cultivate Food and Coffee is also making waves. Open since February at 1952 Howell Mill Road, Suite 200, the popular tapas bar and breakfast/brunch spot, which offers organic coffee, tea and more, has seen a 12.7% bump in new reviews over the last month, compared to a median review increase of 1.6% for all businesses tagged "Breakfast & Brunch" on Yelp. Over the past month, it's maintained a sound four-star rating among Yelpers.
Cultivate Food and Coffee offers health-conscious options such as vegetarian beignets and biscuits, chicken and waffles, quinoa bowls and gluten-free burgers. There's also seasonal and grab-and-go menus, and brunch is served on weekends. Catering services are also available, and you can check out the restaurant's full calendar of events here.
Cultivate Food and Coffee is open from 7 a.m.–4 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and 8 a.m.–3 p.m. on weekends. (It's closed on Tuesday.)
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