Don’t go bacon my heart: alumni-owned breakfast spots
Trying to decide where to eat breakfast or brunch during your next visit to Athens (maybe even for Alumni Weekend)? Why not check out an alumni-owned restaurant, such as …
Athens Bagel Company
Owner: David Asman (BS ’08)
Location: 268 N. Jackson Street
Fun Fact: Athens Bagel Company sells nitro mimosas on draft.
“When I go to Athens Bagel, I get to eat good food and support a local business, which I love.” – Zoe Maher ’21
Heirloom Café and Fresh Market
Owner: Jessica Rothacker (AB ’03)
Location: 815 N. Chase Street
Fun Fact: Heirloom is run by a father-daughter team.
“My favorite thing to get at Heirloom is the ‘doscuit holes!’ Biscuits as donuts? You can’t go wrong.” – Caitlyn Richtman (AB ’19, AB ’19)
Photo from @homemadeathens on Instagram
Last Resort Grill
Owner: Melissa Clegg (BBA ’88)
Location: 174-184 W. Clayton Street
Fun Fact: Jimmy Buffet performed at Last Resort before it transitioned from music club to restaurant.
“The three-cheese bacon omelet is to die for!” – Austin Grant ’22
Mama’s Boy
Co-owner: Cooper Hudson (ABJ ’98)
Co-owner: Alicia Segars (AB ’93)
Original Location: 197 Oak Street
Fun Fact: Mama’s Boy has a second location at The Falls(8851 Macon Highway, Suite 403)
Check out Sam Flexner’s Haiku below!
Photo from @theplaceathens on Instagram
The Place
Co-owner: Alan Pope (AB ’08)
Co-owner: Ryan Pope (BBA ’09)
Location: 229 E. Broad Street
Fun Fact: The Place is named after the owner’s grandfather’s car dealership.
“The chicken and waffles at The Place are my favorite.” – Maggie Cavalenes ’20
Photo from @zombiecoffeeanddonuts on Instagram
Zombie Coffee & Donuts
Owner: Tony Raffa (BBA ’16)
Location: 350 E. Broad Street
Fun Fact: Each month, Zombie donates 5% of gross profits to local nonprofits–often departments or programs on campus!
“Zombie has tons of different toppings to choose from. There’s something for everyone!” – Julia Strother ’20
We love celebrating UGA alumni, especially when they open delicious restaurants. On your next visit to the Classic City—to attend a football game, meet your student mentee or attend Alumni Weekend—we hope you’ll start your day at one of these eateries.
