BMIE Market 30601
Clarke County, Georgia · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 25,899 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1,580 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 11,346 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±634 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B11001_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Population, 2010 Census count | 20,835 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 9,644 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $39,219 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±3,972 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 28.1 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±2 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01002_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median gross rent | $1,232 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±65 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25064_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median home value | $215,400 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±25,915 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 23.4 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 101 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 30601 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 37.4 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | +13.5% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +16.1% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +50.8% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +83.6% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 111 (range 102–119) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +2.0 per year, r² 0.73) · 80% range · confidence High · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 53 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 54 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 43 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 67 / 100 MODELED · market_momentum_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
Map
Boundary: U.S. Census Bureau cartographic file, 1:500k, 2020 vintage. Basemap © OpenStreetMap contributors.Trends
Historical lines are published counts. Dashed lines are derived: a least-squares trend through the last decade, extended as a FORECAST with its 80% range. Momentum, not a guarantee.
Restaurants by year, with trend and projection
ZIP Code Business Patterns, USPS ZIP 30601. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +2.0 restaurants per year, r² 0.73, confidence High.Growth index (first year on file = 100)
Each category relative to its own first published count. Full/limited split is unavailable under SIC (before 1998).Mix of the food-service market
Share of all food-service establishments. "Other" = snack bars, caterers, contractors, mobile.Population and restaurants per 10,000 residents
Population points: 2010 Census count and ACS 5-year estimates on file (more vintages load over time). Density uses the population point within two years of each restaurant count. Population projection appears once three or more ACS years are loaded.Restaurant growth vs. Georgia and U.S. averages
Averages are the mean growth across all ZCTAs with the figure (state n = 574, U.S. n = 24,852). DERIVED from ZIP Code Business Patterns.Why these scores?
Each score is a weighted average of national percentile ranks (0 = lowest of all ZCTAs with that figure, 100 = highest). Weights are set in the model registry, not in code, and every score carries its model version.
BMIE Market Score: 53 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 54.2 | 54 | 40% | +21.7 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 42.6 | 43 | 35% | +14.9 |
| Market Momentum Score | 67.1 | 67 | 25% | +16.8 |
Consumer Market Score: 54 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 25,899 | 86 | 40% | +34.4 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 39,219 | 6 | 40% | +2.3 |
| Households (ACS) | 11,346 | 88 | 20% | +17.6 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 43 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 16.1 | 60 | 35% | +20.8 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 39 | 14 | 25% | +3.4 |
| Population (ACS) | 25,899 | 86 | 20% | +17.2 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 39,219 | 6 | 20% | +1.1 |
Market Momentum Score: 67 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | 13.5 | 72 | 50% | +35.8 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 16.1 | 60 | 30% | +17.9 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 50.8 | 67 | 20% | +13.5 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (303)
By cuisine
American 34 · Coffee 29 · Pizza 19 · Mexican 18 · Asian 15 · Bakery 15 · Chicken / wings 15 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 14 · Burgers 13 · Sandwiches 12 · Dessert 11 · BBQ 9 · Juice / smoothies 9 · Latin American (other) 9 · Breakfast 7 · Healthy / salads / bowls 7 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 7 · Italian 6 · Japanese 6 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 5 · Tea / bubble tea 5 · Thai 5 · French 4 · Seafood 4 · Sushi 4 · European 3 · Mediterranean 3 · Vegetarian 3 · Caribbean 2 · Chinese 2 · Greek 2 · Indian 2 · Korean 2 · British / Irish pub food 1 · Filipino 1 · Hawaiian / Pacific 1 · Hot dogs 1 · Noodles / ramen / pho 1 · Spanish / tapas 1 · Steakhouse 1 · Vegan 1 · Vietnamese 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 154 · Bar 81 · Quick service 38 · Casual dining 22 · Café 21 · Bakery 17 · Coffee shop 16 · Dessert 14 · Juice, smoothie, tea 13 · Brewery / taproom 7 · Specialty food shop 7 · Delivery-focused 3 · Fast casual 3 · Other 3 · Food truck 2 · Buffet 1 · Catering 1 · Winery / distillery / taproom 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Proof | Bar | 364 E Broad St | open | |
| 1000 Faces Coffee | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 510 N Thomas St | open |
| 1785 Bar & Grill | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 420 E Clayton St | open | |
| 2 10 Place Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 229 E Broad St | open | |
| 5 Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 269 N Hull St | open |
| 5 Bar Athens | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | open | ||
| 80’s Liquor | Bar | 890 E Broad St | open | |
| 9d's Bar | Bar | 400 E Clayton St | open | |
| A Good Story | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1430 N Chase St | open | |
| Ahi Hibachi and Poke | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hawaiian / Pacific · Japanese · Healthy / salads / bowls · Asian | 489 E Clayton St | open |
| Allgood Lounge | Bar | 256 E Clayton St | open | |
| Alumni Cookie Dough Alumni Cookie Dough | Dessert · Bakery | Dessert · Ice cream / frozen desserts · Bakery | 480 N Thomas St | open |
| Applebee's Grill + Bar | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2226 W Broad St | open | |
| Arden's Garden Arden's Garden | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 184 College Ave | open |
| ATH | Bar | open | ||
| Athens Area Community Foundation | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 150 W Hancock Ave | open | |
| Athens Bagel Company | Bakery | Bakery · Breakfast | 268 N Jackson St | open |
| Athens Coffee Holding & Roasting | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 151 Bryan St | open |
| Athens Juice Bar | Juice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Juice / smoothies | 361 E Clayton St | open |
| Athens Pie Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 145 E Clayton St | open | |
| Athens Wok | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 493 E Clayton St | open |
| Athentic Brewing Company | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 108 Park Ave | open | |
| Bach George | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 470 Hill St | open | |
| Bad Moon Bar | Bar | 246 E Clayton St | open | |
| Bar South | Bar | 104 E Washington St | open | |
| Barberitos | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Mexican · Healthy / salads / bowls | 680 N Highway 29, Ste 250 | open |
| Barberitos Barberitos | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Mexican · Latin American (other) | 259 E Clayton St | open |
| Barberitos | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 680 Highway 29 N Ste 250 | open | |
| Barberitos Southwestern Grille & Cantina Barberitos | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 250 US-29 N | open |
| Basil Press | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean | 104 E Washington St | open |
| Ben & Jerry's Ben & Jerry's | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 105 College Ave | open |
| Big City Bread Cafe | Bakery · Café | Bakery · Coffee · Breakfast | 393 N Finley St | open |
| Bischero Italian Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 237 Prince Ave | open |
| Blia’s Thai kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Thai | 367 Prince Ave | open |
| Blimpie | Quick service | 1880 Highway 29 N | open | |
| Blind Pig Tavern Blind Pig Tavern - Athens | Casual dining · Bar | 312 E Washington St | open | |
| Bliss Bar | Juice, smoothie, tea · Food truck | Juice / smoothies · Vegetarian | 227 W Dougherty St | open |
| Blue Sky Bar | Bar | 247 E Broad St | open | |
| Boar's Head Lounge | Bar | 260 E Washington St | open | |
| Bojangles' Bojangles | Quick service | Chicken / wings · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 755 US Hwy 29 | open |
| Bojangles' Bojangles' | Quick service | 233 E. Clayton Street | open | |
| Bourbon Street | Bar | 333 E Broad St | open | |
| Brixx Wood Fired Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | West Washington | open |
| Bruxie | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 311 E Broad St | open |
| Bubble Cafe | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Tea / bubble tea · Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 247 E Broad St | open |
| Buddha Bar Athens | Bar | 431 E Broad St | open | |
| BullDog Cafe/Sky City Lounge | Bar | 2005 Danielsville Rd | open | |
| Burger King Burger King | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 600 US-29 | open |
| Buvez | Café | Coffee | 585 Barber St Ste A | open |
| C & C Cake Company | Bakery | Bakery | 297 Prince Ave Ste 10 | open |
| Captain D's Captain D's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 425 Prince Ave | open |
| Careaway Cakes and Gifts | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 267 Helican Springs Rd | open |
| Catch 22 Gastropub | Casual dining · Bar | 1021 Boulevard | open | |
| Champs Chicken Hangar 54 Pizza | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Chicken / wings | 496 North Ave | open |
| Cheba Hut Toasted Subs Cheba Hut "Toasted" Subs | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 135 W Washington St | open |
| Cherokee Moon Mixology | Bar | 160 Tracy St | open | |
| Chick-fil-A Chick-fil-A | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 101 College Ave | open |
| Chucks Fish Chuck's Fish | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · American | 220 W Broad St | open |
| Cinnaholic | Bakery | Bakery | 140 W. Broad St, Suite 222 | open |
| City Bar | Bar | 220 College Ave Ste 102 | open | |
| Clocked | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 259 W Washington St | open |
| Cloud | Bar | 164 E Clayton St | open | |
| Condor Chocolates Downtown | Dessert | Dessert | 160 E Washington St | open |
| Copper Creek Brewing Co. | Brewery / taproom | 140 E Washington St | open | |
| Cozy Bar | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 179 N Jackson St | open | |
| Cozy Yum Yum | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 489 E Clayton St | open |
| Creature Comforts | Brewery / taproom | 355 Oneta Street Building A100 | open | |
| Creature Comforts Brewing Co. | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 271 W Hancock Ave | open | |
| Cutters Pub | Bar · Casual dining | 120 E Clayton St | open | |
| D.P. Dough D.P. Dough Virginia Tech | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 180 W Broad St | open |
| Daily Groceries Co-op | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 523 Prince Ave | open |
| Dairy Queen Dairy Queen | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 376 Oak St 376 Oak St | open |
| Dairy Queen Grill & Chill Dairy Queen | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 900 Highway 29 N | open |
| Damunchiezz FoodTruck | Food truck | BBQ · Caribbean | 199 Park Ave | open |
| Dawg Day Frosé | Bar | 175 Tracy St | open | |
| Dawg Gone Good BBQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 224 W Hancock Ave | open |
| Dawg House Nutrition | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls | 680 Highway 29 N Ste 235 | open |
| Daydreamer Coffee | Coffee shop | Coffee | 174 N Finley St | open |
| Depalma's Italian Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 401 E Broad St | open |
| Ding Tea Athens | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Tea / bubble tea · Coffee | 125 W Washington St | open |
| Domino's Domino's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service · Delivery-focused | Pizza | 824 Hull Rd | open |
| Donderos' Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee · American | 590 N Milledge Ave | open |
| Dooleys Bar & Grill | Bar · Casual dining | 259 E Broad St | open | |
| Duke's & Dottie's | Bar | 346 E Broad St | open | |
| Dumpling Master | Dumpling & Bubble Tea | Juice, smoothie, tea | Chinese · Tea / bubble tea · Asian | 115 Hickory St | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 935 Highway 29 N | open |
| East West Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 351 E Broad St | open |
| Eastside Athens | Bar | open | ||
| Eddies Calzones and Drafts | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 227 E Clayton St | open |
| Einstein Bros Bagels | Bakery | Bakery | 259 E Broad St | open |
| El Paso Tacos & Tequila Señor Bird’s Tacos + Tequila Bar - Augusta | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 255 W Washington St | open |
| Ellianos Coffee Ellianos Coffee | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 925 US-29 | open |
| Emmy Squared Pizza Emmy Squared Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Burgers · American | 199 Prince Ave | open |
| Encounter Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop | Coffee | 660 W Broad St | open |
| Etienne Brasserie | Restaurant (service type not stated) | French | 311 E Broad St | open |
| Farm 255 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 255 W Washington St | open | |
| Farm Burger Athens Farm Burger Downtown Asheville | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers · American | 100 Prince Ave Ste 102 | open |
| Firehouse Subs Firehouse Subs | Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 665 Highway 29 N | open |
| Five Guys | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 101 College Avenue | open |
| Flanagan's | Bar | British / Irish pub food | 301 E Clayton St | open |
| Flicker Theatre and Bar | Bar | 263 W Washington St | open | |
| Flowers Foods Flowers' discount Bakery Store | Bakery | Bakery | 1455 N Chase St | open |
| Fresh Air Barbeque | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 1110 Hull Rd | open |
| Frutta Bowls | Juice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Healthy / salads / bowls · Juice / smoothies | 245 Oconee St | open |
| Fuzzy's Taco Shop | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 265 N Lumpkin St | open |
| General's Athens | Bar | 164 E Clayton St | open | |
| Gigi's Cupcakes | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert | 296 W Broad St | open |
| Golden Panda | Quick service | Chinese · Asian | 680 US-29 | open |
| Good Shephard Presbyterian Church Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 756 N Chase St | open | |
| Gymnopedie | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegan · Vegetarian | 675 Pulaski St Ste 1400 | open |
| Gyro Wrap | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek · Sandwiches · Mediterranean | 114 College Ave | open |
| Happy Lemon Happy Lemon NYC | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Tea / bubble tea · Coffee | 225 N Newton St | open |
| Hardee's | Quick service | 496 North Ave | open | |
| Harry Bissett's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | French · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 279 E Broad St | open |
| Heirloom Cafe And Fresh Market | Café | Coffee | 815 N Chase St | open |
| Hendershot's | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 237 Prince Ave | open |
| Highwire Lounge | Casual dining · Bar | 269 N Hull St | open | |
| Holland Shield Ltd | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 259 W Washington St | open | |
| Holy Crepe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | French | 197 Park Ave | open |
| Hot Corner Celebration and Soul Food Feast | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 343 N Hull St | open |
| Hot or Not Chicken Co | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 1016 E Broad St | open |
| Huddle House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 675 Danielsville Rd | open | |
| Hunt Brothers Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1480 Danielsville Rd | open |
| Hunt Brothers Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1112 Hull Rd | open |
| Hunt Brothers Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 115 North Avenue | open |
| Hunt Brothers Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 115 Ila Rd | open |
| Hunt Brothers Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 4272 Old Danielsville Rd | open |
| HYBAR | Bar | 412 N Thomas St | open | |
| I Heart Mac And Cheese | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 165 Hickory St | open |
| Ideal Bagel | Bakery · Coffee shop | Bakery · Coffee | 815 W Broad St | open |
| Insomnia Cookies Insomnia Cookies | Bakery · Dessert · Delivery-focused | Bakery · Dessert | 228 E Clayton St | open |
| Iron Factory | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Korean | 255 W Washington St | open |
| Jack's Bar | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 254 W Clayton St | open | |
| Jd Kim Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 251 W Clayton St Ste 117 | open | |
| Jersey Mike's Jersey Mike's Subs | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 690 US Highway 29 Suite 125 | open |
| Jimbina Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 312 E Washington St | open | |
| Jimmy John's Jimmy John's | Quick service · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 600 Baxter St | open |
| JINYA Ramen Bar JINYA Ramen Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Noodles / ramen / pho · Asian | 351 E Broad St | open |
| Jittery Joe's Roaster | Coffee shop | Coffee | 425 Barber St | open |
| Kate Arnold Wines | Winery / distillery / taproom | 325 N Milledge Ave 1st floor | open | |
| Kiké's Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 4272 Old Danielsville Rd | open |
| Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge Kilwins | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 283 E Broad St | open |
| Koa Bowls | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 114 College Ave # 2805 | open | |
| Krispy Krunchy Chicken | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 1112 Hull Rd | open |
| Last Resort Grill | Casual dining · Bar | Cajun, Creole, Southern · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 174 W Clayton St | open |
| Lay-Z-Shoppers | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 361 E Clayton St | open |
| Lickin' Chicken | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | BBQ · Healthy / salads / bowls | 377 Oak St | open |
| Little Italy Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Italian · American | 125 N Lumpkin St | open |
| Los Reyes Mexican Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 1880 US-29 | open |
| LoveShack | Café · Juice, smoothie, tea · Bar | Coffee · Juice / smoothies | 231 Collins Industrial Blvd | open |
| Lumpkin Street Station | Bar | 175 N Lumpkin St | open | |
| Luna Baking | Bakery | Bakery | 855 W Broad St | open |
| Luna Rosa Taqueria | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 840 Hull Rd | open |
| Maepole | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | American · Healthy / salads / bowls | 1021 N Chase St | open |
| Magnolias Bar of Athens | Bar | 312 E Broad St | open | |
| Mama's Boy | Casual dining | American · Cajun, Creole, Southern · Breakfast | 197 Oak St | open |
| Manhattan Cafe | Bar | 337 N Hull St | open | |
| Manila Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Filipino | 199 Park Ave | open |
| Manring Brothers Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 217 Hiawassee Ave | open | |
| Matico Llc D/b/a/ The National | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 232 W Hancock Ave | open | |
| Mayflower Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 171 E Broad St | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 1124 Prince Ave | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 2230 W Broad St | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 475 Highway 29 N | open |
| Mellow Mushroom Mellow Mushroom | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · American | 320 E Clayton St | open |
| Mi Gordis Gorditas | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1495 Highway 29 N | open | |
| Monks Meadery- Athens | Brewery / taproom | 231 Collins Industrial Blvd | open | |
| Moonshine Bar & Grill | Casual dining · Bar | 275 E Clayton St | open | |
| Mother Pho | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Asian | 167 E Broad St | open |
| Nighthawks Lounge | Bar | 175 Tracy St | open | |
| Nony's Cheesecakes | Dessert · Bakery | Dessert · Bakery | 195 Park Ave | open |
| Normaltown Brewing Co. | Brewery / taproom · Casual dining · Bar | 425 Barber St | open | |
| North Georgia Pecan Company | Dessert | 396 Foundry St | open | |
| Nowhere Bar | Bar | 240 N Lumpkin St | open | |
| On the Rocks | Athens GA | Bar | 255 E Clayton St | open | |
| Osteria Athena | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · European | 323 E Broad St | open |
| Osteria Olio | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · European | 355 Oneta St | open |
| Paloma Park | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 235 W Washington St | open |
| Pancho's Tacos & Tequila | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 675 Pulaski St Ste 100 | open |
| Panda Express | Quick service | 940 Highway US 29 | open | |
| Panera Bread | Coffee shop | Coffee | 101 N Lumpkin St | open |
| Papa Johns Papa John's Pizza | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 665 highway 29 n | open |
| Papa Johns Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 665 Highway 29 N Ste 200 | open |
| Pauley's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · French · European | 134 E Clayton St | open |
| Peaches Fine Foods | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 840 W Broad St | open |
| Pita Pit | Other | Sandwiches | 123 N Jackson St | open |
| Pizza Hut Pizza Hut | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 680 US-29 #215 Suite 215 | open |
| Pizza Hut Express Pizza Hut | Quick service | 335 North Avenue | open | |
| Plantation Buffet | Buffet · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1119 Dr Martin Luther King Pkwy | open |
| Poindexter Coffee | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 295 E Dougherty St | open |
| Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 130 McClung Rd | open |
| Poquitos | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 195 Prince Ave | open |
| Porterhouse Grill - Athens | Casual dining · Bar | Steakhouse · American | 459 E Broad St | open |
| Pouch | Other · Bakery | Bakery | 151 E Broad St | open |
| Puma Yu's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 355 Oneta St | open |
| Punta Cana Latin Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | Latin American (other) | 367 Prince Ave | open |
| Quizno's | Other | Sandwiches | 247 Prince Ave | open |
| Rashe's Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean | 585 Vine St Ste 3 | open |
| Roly Poly | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 134 E Clayton St | open | |
| SAKE MAMA | Bar | 166 E Clayton St | open | |
| Sandbar Athens | Bar | 220 College Ave | open | |
| Saturday's Bar | Bar | 321 E Clayton St | open | |
| Saucehouse BBQ CATERING & Pickup | Catering | BBQ · American | 830 W Broad St | open |
| Scott's BBQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 4007 Danielsville Rd | open |
| Seabear Oyster Bar | Casual dining · Bar | Seafood | 297 Prince Ave Ste 10 | open |
| Sec Taco Athens Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 265 N Lumpkin St | open | |
| Shane's Rib Shack Shane's Rib Shack | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 680 US-29 | open |
| Shokitini | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 251 W Clayton St Ste 117 | open |
| Silver Dollar | Bar | 262 College Ave | open | |
| Sister Louisa's Church | Bar | 254 W Clayton St | open | |
| Smoker's Den | Bar | 289 College Ave | open | |
| South Kitchen + Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 247 E Washington St | open |
| Southern Brewing Company | Brewery / taproom | 231 Collins Industrial Blvd | open | |
| Speakeasy | Bar | Spanish / tapas | 269 E Broad St | open |
| Square One Fish Co | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 414 N Thomas St | open |
| Starbucks | Coffee shop | Coffee | 140 McClung Dr | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 700 29 | open |
| Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 100 College Ave | open |
| Suburban NightClub | Bar | 2005 Danielsville Rd | open | |
| Sully's Steamers Sully's Steamers | Bakery | Sandwiches · Breakfast · Bakery | 255 E Clayton St | open |
| SunO Dessert | Dessert | Dessert | 480 E Broad St Ste 102 | open |
| Sunroof Coffee | Coffee shop · Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Coffee · Tea / bubble tea | 175 Tracy St | open |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service | Mexican | 620N US 29 Highway | open |
| Taco Mama - Athens Taco Mama | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 265 N Lumpkin St | open |
| Taco Stand | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 247 E Broad St | open |
| Taco Stand | Quick service | 670 N Milledge Ave | open | |
| Tacos Los Plebes | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 675 Danielsville Rd | open |
| Tacos Los Plebes | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 3077 Danielsville Rd | open |
| Taichi Bubble Tea | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 151 E Broad St | open |
| Takorea | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Korean | 311 E Broad St | open |
| Tapped | Bar | 247 E Washington St | open | |
| Tapped Athens Wine Tasting Market | Bar | 297 Prince Ave | open | |
| Taqueria del Sol Taqueria del Sol | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 334 Prince Ave | open |
| Taqueria Morro’s, Athens GA | Delivery-focused | Mexican | 3073 Danielsville Rd | open |
| Taqueria Tsunami Taqueria Tsunami | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 320 E Clayton St | open |
| Taste Of India | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Dessert · Asian | 131 E Broad St Ste B | open |
| Taste of India, India resustruant | Quick service | Indian · Asian | 101 E Broad St | open |
| Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe | Café | Mediterranean · Greek · Coffee | 227 Prince Ave | open |
| TD's Sports Bar | Bar | open | ||
| Team Biscuits & Burgers Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers · American | 745 Danielsville Rd | open |
| Ted's Most Best | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · American | 254 W Washington St | open |
| Thai E3 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 259 E Broad St | open |
| Thai Spoon | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 149 N Lumpkin St | open |
| That Bar | Bar | 251 W Clayton St | open | |
| The Branded Butcher | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 225 N Lumpkin St | open |
| The Bread Basket | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bakery | Bakery · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 723 N Chase St | open |
| The Classic City Saloon | Bar | 335 E Clayton St | open | |
| the Clayton Social | Bar | 335 E Clayton St | open | |
| The Globe | Bar · Casual dining | 199 N Lumpkin St | open | |
| The Grill Brewer - The Grill | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 171 College Ave | open |
| The Grit | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegetarian | 199 Prince Ave | open |
| The Hangover Bar | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 175 N Lumpkin St | open | |
| The Lark Winespace | Bar | 493 Prince Ave | open | |
| The Madison Bar And Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 500 College Ave | open | |
| The Max Canada | Bar · Casual dining | 243 W Washington St | open | |
| The National | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 232 W Hancock Ave | open |
| The Office Sports Bar & Grill | Bar | 135 W Washington St | open | |
| The Place | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 229 E Broad St | open |
| The Rialto Room | Bar | 500 College Ave | open | |
| The Roadhouse | Bar | 137 N Lumpkin St | open | |
| The Rooftop | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 215 N Lumpkin St | open |
| The Rook & Pawn | Café · Bar | Coffee | 294 W Washington St #300 | open |
| The Still | Bar | 318 E Washington St | open | |
| The Tree Room | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 159 Oneta St Building 5 | open |
| The World Famous | Casual dining · Bar | 351 N Hull St | open | |
| Tiger Sushi All-You-Can-Eat | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 440 E Clayton St | open |
| Tikka Nation Athens | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 142 W Clayton St | open |
| Tlaloc El Mexicano Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1225 N Chase St | open |
| Tokyo Express Tokyo Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 690 Highway 29 N | open |
| Tommybar | Bar | 0666 Dope ST | open | |
| Transmetropolitan | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 145 E Clayton St | open |
| Trava's Dog Gone Good Athens, GA 30601 | Café · Quick service · Specialty food shop | Coffee · Sandwiches · Hot dogs | 112 Park Ave | open |
| Treppenhaus | Bar | 114 College Ave | open | |
| Tres Amigos Athens | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 350 E Broad St | open |
| Tropical Bar | Bar | 251 W Clayton St | open | |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe Tropical Smoothie Cafe | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls · Coffee | 665 US 29 North Highway | open |
| Twentyone12 Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 142 E Clayton St | open | |
| Uncle Otto's Europrean Eatery | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 350 E Broad St | open | |
| Utage Athens Sushibar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Sushi · Japanese | 440 E Clayton St | open |
| Waffle House Waffle House | Casual dining | American · Breakfast | 461 Calhoun Dr | open |
| Waffle House Waffle House | Casual dining | Breakfast · American | 140 W Clayton St | open |
| Waffle House | Quick service | 1255 S Milledge Ave | open | |
| Weaver D's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 1016 E Broad St | open |
| Wendy's Wendy's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 705 US-29 | open |
| Wendy's Wendy's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 415 Prince Ave | open |
| Whataburger | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 700 US-29 | open |
| WhipLash Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 909 E Broad St Apt 400 | open |
| Whiskey Bent | Bar | 335 E Clayton St | open | |
| White Tiger Gourmet | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Burgers · American | 217 Hiawassee Ave | open |
| Winery Of Athens | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 429 E Broad St | open |
| Wing Zone | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 142 W Clayton St | open |
| Wingstop | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 650 US 29 N | open |
| Zaxby's Zaxby's | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 820 Hull Rd | open |
| Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 227 E Clayton St | open |
| Zombie Athens Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 350 E Broad St | open | |
| Zombie Coffee And Donuts | Coffee shop | Coffee | 350 E Broad St | open |
| Amici Athens | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 233 E Clayton St | closed |
| Georgia Bar | Bar | 159 W Clayton St | closed | |
| Juice Up: The Original Juice Cafe | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 283 E Broad St | closed |
| Mabagrill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 167 E Broad St | closed | |
| Philanthropy Fresh | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 350 E Broad St | closed | |
| Phoenix Athens | Café | 660 W Broad St | closed | |
| Pulaski Heights Barbecue | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 675 Pulaski St Ste 100 | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 63 | 55 | — | — | — | 8 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 61 | 53 | — | — | — | 8 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 71 | 57 | — | — | — | 14 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 95 | 75 | — | — | — | 20 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 95 | 70 | 42 | 25 | 2 | 22 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 90 | 67 | 39 | 24 | 3 | 20 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 84 | 60 | 35 | 21 | 3 | 21 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 80 | 57 | 33 | 20 | 3 | 21 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 93 | 65 | 36 | 22 | 6 | 26 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 95 | 67 | 34 | 26 | 6 | 26 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 99 | 72 | 37 | 26 | 8 | 25 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 109 | 81 | 43 | 27 | 8 | 26 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 109 | 78 | 45 | 25 | 6 | 29 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 116 | 80 | 44 | 29 | 6 | 34 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 115 | 81 | 44 | 32 | 4 | 32 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 114 | 83 | 44 | 31 | 6 | 29 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 111 | 78 | 38 | 32 | 7 | 31 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 123 | 84 | 43 | 31 | 9 | 36 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 118 | 86 | 45 | 31 | 9 | 28 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 124 | 87 | 47 | 29 | 10 | 33 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 123 | 81 | 45 | 27 | 8 | 37 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 123 | 81 | 45 | 28 | 7 | 36 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 125 | 82 | 46 | 28 | 7 | 37 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 128 | 91 | 50 | 32 | 8 | 30 | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 126 | 89 | 45 | 35 | 7 | 31 | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 128 | 91 | 44 | 36 | 9 | 31 | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 134 | 97 | 49 | 36 | 9 | 30 | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 128 | 90 | 47 | 33 | 8 | 28 | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 145 | 103 | 49 | 41 | 11 | 33 | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 144 | 101 | 47 | 40 | 12 | 33 | NAICS2022 |