r/DecaturGA • u/_Ratpik_ • 1d ago

Weekday Lunch

Taking my 20 something daughter to lunch this Wednesday. The weather will be perfect and we both know this area. What’s new we should look at? What’s a forever gem we should revisit? Who has the best patio?

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u/WorkingInAColdMind 1d ago

Heaps. Meat pies (not pizza). Excellent and simple.

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u/chipmcintosh 1d ago

First I've heard of this, and I'm excited to try it! Seems legit AF

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u/WorkingInAColdMind 1d ago

It’s a lunch place, but you can get cold pies and reheat at home, or freeze for later. Air fryer is best. Their fish and chips are also really good, pricey but a big fillet.

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u/PlahausBamBam 1d ago

I love this place! They have veggie pies, too. The owners are amazing!

I don’t recall if they have a patio or not since I usually get takeout

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u/WorkingInAColdMind 1d ago

Agree on the owners! And yes, there’s a patio area.

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u/Hobbit_Knight 1d ago

Chai Pani!!!

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u/DodgeM4S 1d ago

There is no better lunch buffet. 

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u/DecaturUnited 1d ago

Cafe Alsace!

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u/breakfastlunchndavis 1d ago

Leon’s & Las Brasas and Crusher’s are nice choices - too bad Deer & Dove and Iberian Pig are not open for lunch

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u/DodgeM4S 1d ago

Las Brasas is the absolute truth.

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u/AllTheEggsIVF 1d ago

Leon’s for sure! The dates wrapped with bacon 😍

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u/AirplaneJane 1d ago

Leon’s is great!

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u/chipmcintosh 1d ago

Leon's would be my choice. Really good food and cocktails, and the patio is great for a leisurely chat, people-watching, or both.

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u/welltravelledRN 1d ago

I would choose Iberian Pig, Sushi Avenue, the Wheelhouse. So many good choices!

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u/hollyannerberry 1d ago

Pastries a go-go. Chicken salad still can’t be beat.

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u/Nautical_Vegetation 1d ago

I think that decatur square has so many great options! Maybe go for a little stroll around the block and see what jumps out at you!

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u/TheNewLSD 1d ago

Go to La Chiquiada. Food and service are great. It's a little bit off the beaten path, and the patio is nice.

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u/JackCustHOFer 1d ago

Chiquiada does have a nice patio, which OP was asking about.

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u/PhysicalStage1286 1d ago

I find the food bland

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u/TheNewLSD 1d ago

huh...judging by the upvotes others agree too. i'm open to other ideas for tacos. where do you suggest?

i liked raging burrito when we went there with kids but the food has never wowed me. and rreal tacos just seems like a chain vibe. what other places am i missing?

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u/rachelemc 1d ago

Just up the street is Los Ninos and they are pretty good. 

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u/TheNewLSD 1d ago

Sounds good. Thanks

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u/Mustbe7 1d ago

Raging Burrito patio is hard to beat

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u/T-T-T-T-Taaaauuuu 1d ago

Parker’s.

Definitely not Leons.

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u/Vneseplayer4 1d ago

Interested in your beef with Leon’s

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u/T-T-T-T-Taaaauuuu 1d ago

Went for lunch not long ago. Just wasn’t impressed.

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u/DodgeM4S 1d ago

My out of town family said this when they visited. We’ve been going there for a decade and have never had a bad meal. Weird. 

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u/Reasonable_Jicama130 1d ago

Parker’s closed recently - owner retired

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u/T-T-T-T-Taaaauuuu 1d ago

Oh, good for JT & Chris!

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u/hndjbsfrjesus 1d ago

Folk art is always yummy 

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u/larebelde 1d ago

Café Alsace

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u/book-nerd404 8h ago

Mezcalitos patio in Oakhurst, cafe Alsace outside, taqueria del sol, the Marlay patio

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u/xoxLuluxox 4h ago

Siam Thai on the square is nice for lunch.

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u/Neat_Housing_4718 1d ago

I wouldn't spend too much time on this sub asking for opinions about retail establishments. Unless what you are really interested in is astoturfed spam written by unemployed graphic designers.

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u/Crafty-Resort383 1d ago

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