Butter & Cream
Salted caramel and honey lavender fig are real flavors here, house-made along with the waffle cones and toffee, everything's made in small batches from scratch. Milk and Cookies (vanilla with house-made chocolate chip cookies) is a favorite that tends to win over kids especially, and you can sample flavors before committing to a scoop.
See MoreChamblee Tap and Market
Chamblee Tap and Market started as two friends' pandemic hobby, ranking beers together on Sundays, before growing into a 26-tap taproom paired with a food hall of rotating stalls like BBQ and tacos. There's also a coffee shop on site, so it's not just a beer stop, kids can grab a snack or drink while the grown-ups browse the tap list.
See MoreThe Deer and The Dove
This restaurant serves a wild-game and farm-sourced menu, venison, rabbit, and duck cooked over a wood-burning oven, alongside a well-regarded cocktail list. It's earned a Michelin Guide mention, worth knowing going in that it leans more toward a special-occasion night out than a casual meal.
See Moreno. 246
No. 246 leans into an "OG" red-sauce Italian menu these days, classic pizzas, hand-cut pastas, and cheesy garlic bread that make it an easy win with kids. Worth booking ahead, especially on weekend nights when tables fill up fast.
See MoreCherokee Rose
Cherokee Rose is set in a restored historic building in Stone Mountain Village, walking distance from Stone Mountain Park, serving oak-smoked ribs and pecan-wood grilled steaks alongside Southern starters like crawfish cakes. Live music runs most nights, and weekend brunch (Eggs Benedict on a crawfish cake, catfish) is a local favorite too.
See MoreJoy In A Cup
Joy In A Cup is a zero-waste sorbet business, vegan, nut-free, and gluten-free across the board. It's mobile with no storefront though, they show up at farmers markets and pop-ups, so you'd need to check their schedule before building it into the itinerary.
See MoreLEON's Full Service
This Decatur gastropub is casual enough for a family meal, with a patio and a menu that covers both classic comfort food and a few more interesting options for the adults.
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