Five Points, Athens, is a great area to visit in your free time! Five Points is a 7-minute drive from The Retreat on Milledge and offers a variety of places to eat, drink, and shop. Here is your weekend itinerary.
Breakfast Bites:
Independent Baking Co.
This local bakery specializes in hearty loaves of bread and delicious pastries. They have delicious breakfast options, such as ham and cheese croissants, morning rolls, pain au chocolat, seasonal danishes, and so much more. There is also an assortment of coffee roasters, sweets, scones, and sandwiches. Independent Baking Co. is one place you do not want to miss out on.
ADD Drug Store
This small breakfast shop is known for its nostalgic soda fountain and delicious milkshakes. For breakfast, they offer breakfast bowls, fried egg sandwiches, bacon and egg sandwiches, and several other options. All at an extremely affordable price, this spot is perfect if you want an old-fashioned sit-down meal.
After filling up on breakfast, you will want to walk around Five Points and shop! You can’t leave Athens without a local find!
Local Shops:
Avid Bookshop
Avid was named one of the top five bookstores in the United States in 2017. This is a community-focused and locally owned bookstore. They often host book clubs, book signings, and more! Stop in and look around.
Archipelago Antiques
This little antique store was opened in 1987 by retired UGA professor Peter Thomas. This shop is full of unique finds from estate auctions. You can find anything and everything here, so make sure to stop by!
Now that you have been shopping for hours, it’s time to take a break and grab a bite to eat at another local eatery.
Where to Lunch:
Cali N Tito’s
This restaurant has an authentic Latin American flair, with menu items including quesadillas, tacos, and even Cuban sandwiches. The service is quick and the staff is friendly, so grab a drink or two and enjoy a relaxing lunch at Cali N Tito’s!
Tapas At The Pine
The Pine is perfect for enjoying tapas, wood-fired oysters, and charcuterie boards. There is also a wide assortment of mocktails, cocktails, and wine. Take in the ambiance of this trendy dinner spot and order as much as you would like! Don’t forget this spot only accepts cash tips and allows you to bring your own beer for a small fee.
Marker 7 Coastal Grill
Market 7 offers an assortment of amazing seafood, an oyster bar, and seasonal menu items. You can relax on the porch and enjoy tasty oysters from the Gulf, or shrimp from the Coast of Georgia. Feel free to play cornhole or listen to live music while waiting for a table or food!
After Dinner:
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams & Condor Chocolates
Enjoy ice cream at Jeni’s or chocolate at Condor; you can never go wrong with a delicious sweet treat! Condor is a Bean-to-Bar Ecuadorian chocolate shop! Pair these exquisite chocolates with a hot chocolate to make a perfect treat, or head on over to Jeni’s to try out their signature flavors. You really can’t go wrong.