Your Guide to East Atlanta Village

EAV, East Atlanta Village’s lovingly shortened moniker, is made up of an eclectic mix of forward-thinking local restaurants, shops, bars, and entertainment. Whether you enjoy quiet mornings at quaint coffee shops or prefer late-night bar hopping after an indie rock show, there is something for everyone to enjoy in this spirited neighborhood.

Where should you start first in East Atlanta Village? Keep reading for our guide to East Atlanta Village restaurants, shops, and nearby things to do in near The Parc.!

In this article:

    • Meet East Atlanta Village
    • East Atlanta Village Restaurants & Bars
    • Things To Do in East Atlanta Village
    • East Atlanta Village Shopping
    • New Homes in East Atlanta Village

Meet East Atlanta Village

East Atlanta Village is a vibrant engine of creativity and hip, locally-owned businesses tucked away inside the city. If you’re looking for corporate chains and a cold, stuffy environment, you won’t find that here! What you will find? Just a close-knit, intimate community of friendly neighbors.

East Atlanta Village is nestled in the heart of Atlanta’s East Side, a grouping of East Atlanta neighborhoods to the east of Interstate 85. It is located in Zone 6: East Atlanta, with the following neighborhoods.

  • East Atlanta
  • Virginia-Highland
  • Little Five Points
  • Old Fourth Ward
  • Candler Park
  • Grant Park

East Atlanta lies entirely in DeKalb County. It’s known for its eclectic, artsy, and colorful personality due to its diverse population, street art, and variety of locally-owned shops, restaurants, and bars. To get to East Atlanta Village, the nearest MARTA Station is the Inman Park-Reynoldstown Station on the Green/Blue Lines.

East Atlanta Village Restaurants & Bars

You’ll constantly find something brand new to you in East Atlanta Village–a renaissance of colorful eateries and bars. East Atlanta Village restaurants, dive bars, cocktail lounges, and food halls are brimming with the unexpected, as East Atlanta Village is home to some of the hottest up-and-coming chefs and restauranteurs.

Southern Feedstore is one of the newest food halls to crop up in the city. With a diverse mix of locally-owned stalls, Southern Feedstore offers food such as Buteco coffee & cocktail bar, Woody’s cheesesteaks, TKO Korean favorites, Butaco tacos, and Waffle Bar chicken & waffles. Along with these tasty establishments, Southern Feedstore also hosts karaoke and live, independent music from local acts. Its late-night operating hours make it a great place to partake in the infamous nightlife brought to you by East Atlanta bars.

East Atlanta bars are no strangers to a party. They are excellent places to grab a creative cocktail or a locally-brewed beer. EAV also has a place in history as the home of Hippin Hops, the very first African-American-owned brick-and-mortar brewery in Georgia. Argosy, the famed EAV Atlanta gastropub offers an expansive craft beer list alongside American favorites like double cheeseburgers and crispy fries. At the back of the house, Argosy has skeeball, shuffleboard, and the occasional live DJ for after-hours entertainment.

Other popular East Atlanta Village restaurants and East Atlanta bars include Flatiron Bar & Restaurant, Holy Taco, 529 Bar, EAV Thai and Sushi, Trophy Room, and Banshee, all within walking distance of each other. You’ll never run out of meals to try and drinks to sample in East Atlanta neighborhoods!

Things To Do in East Atlanta Village

East Atlanta Village is notorious for its music, which is second to none. If you want to be the first to discover underground, independent artists before any of your friends know their names, EAV Atlanta is the place to be.

Singers and songwriters of all musical genres swarm to perform in East Atlanta Village’s eclectic music scene. Grab a seat at open mic night at one of the many coffee shops, dance the night away to high-pace jams at The Basement, or catch an intimate show from your favorite band at The EARL.

If daytime activities are more your style, East Atlanta Village is conveniently located on Atlanta’s Eastside Trail, connecting you to miles of walking trails, bike paths, and parks, allowing you to explore Atlanta outdoors.

Nearby along the trail, explore mural art at Krog Street Tunnel and shops and dining at Krog Street Market. Stay close to home at Glen Emerald Park and Brownwood Park, both tucked away quietly inside EAV Atlanta. Walk the dog or run the trails, spot wild birds and animals, and take in nature away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Minutes away from East Atlanta Village is the quaint neighborhood of Grant Park, home to Zoo Atlanta, The Beacon Atlanta, and the Grant Park Farmers Market. East Atlanta neighborhoods offer so much by way of activities, and growth is not slowing down. Coming soon, mixed-use property Halidom on Moreland Avenue will bring more than 21,000 sq. ft. of entertainment, restaurant, and retail space to the neighborhood.

East Atlanta Village Shopping 

East Atlanta Village shopping is unlike anything you’ve experienced before. It’s the unexpected, the eclectic, and the bohemian all in one. Visitors from all over the city come to EAV for its weekly farmers’ market and unique boutiques that line its vibrant streets. 

Who doesn’t want to be surrounded by beautiful houseplants as you sip your morning java? Meet Victorian x Bellwood Cafe. This neighborhood combo pairs freshly brewed coffee with freshly potted plants, making it one of the coziest places to sip and shop at the same time. Other local EAV shops include vintage finds, jewelry, and clothing. It’s one-of-a-kind local shops like these that make East Atlanta Village so special.

 Just down the road, another shopping hotspot is found in Little Five Points. Filled to the brim with offbeat shops, L5P is a strip of electric boutiques selling vintage clothing, thrifty housewares, and eclectic gifts from the supernatural to the international.

New Homes in East Atlanta Village

Nestled in the center of East Atlanta Village, The Parc is a hidden gem made up of 60 charming, modern prairie-style townhomes. This unique design is a modern take on industrial farmhouse style with a rustic-urban aesthetic, replacing the industrial elements of traditional farmhouse design with primitive, prairie-style elements.

The Parc’s community design offers three different floorplans: the Adeline, the Manchester, and the Lancaster. Each of these plans features more than 1,400 sq. ft. of livable space, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 to 3.5 bathrooms, 1 to 2 car private garages, and 2 to 3-story designs with either front-entry or rear-entry garages. There are plenty of opportunities to choose the design that makes your house a home at The Parc!

For outdoor lovers, EAV’s Glen Emerald Park surrounds the neighborhood, providing daily access to 28 acres of lush green space, playgrounds, athletic fields, and a half-mile trail encircling a small, glistening lake. For a neighborhood in the center of the bustling city, this Atlanta park is a magical escape where you can spot a variety of local birds and wildlife.

There is no shortage of things to do in East Atlanta, especially if you’re a fan of one-of-a-kind dining, music, and shopping. Daytime activities are aplenty, while East Atlanta nightlife is second to none.

Ready to call East Atlanta Village home? Contact our team at The Parc to join Atlanta’s hippest, most vibrant neighborhood!

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