West Atlanta 

West Atlanta 

Atlanta’s Westside, located – you guessed it! – on the west side of I-75, is a sprawling industrial area, but it still hosts a ton of fun! Visit one of Westside Provisions District’s upscale food and retail spots, swing your club at TopGolf or Puttshack, play a game of high-tech darts at Flight Club, take part in a game of pickleball at Painted Pickle, play some games and grab some grub at Your 3rd Spot, 

or spend the day at Westside Reservoir Park, one of the largest parks in Atlanta complete with a creek and quarry.

The area boasts some of the most delectable food in Atlanta. Come in for comfortable, modern soul food at Twisted Soul Cookhouse and Pours from lesbian chef Deborah Van Trece, who gives Southern classics and brunch a creative approach. Bacchanalia offers a seasonal, organic menu of contemporary American cuisine from chef/owners Anne Quatrano and Clifford Harrison, who source many of the ingredients from their own farm. 

Enjoy a romantic night out at Barcelona Wine Bar with a selection from its extensive list of wine and Spanish tapas in an intimate, warmly lit atmosphere; Cooks and Soldiers, an upscale Spanish restaurant offering up Basque tapas and other shareable dishes, all cooked on a wood-burning grill; or Ginya Izakaya for sushi and ramen.  

Star Provisions is a culinary dream for the gourmet chef and novice cook alike. This market sells cheeses, meats, seafood, and other gourmet foods – imagine having access to a restaurant pantry and walk-in cooler for your cooking preparations. Not a cook? Stop by their café for breakfast or lunch. 

Another great lunch spot is Upbeet, a local spot serving clean, healthful, and organic salads and bowls. Swing by Coffeeman to grab yourself a pick-me-up later in the afternoon. 

Make sure to stop by Chattahoochee Food Works, an eclectic food hall housed in a historic industrial space. There, you can grab anything from barbecue and oysters to gourmet cookies and mochi donuts. 

Tucked away into the Westside Provision District, you can find Ormsby’s, a stylish speakeasy offering craft beers and pub fare alongside games like bocce, shuffleboard, darts, and pool. If you’re looking for a chill night at a brewery, look no further than Fire Maker Brewing Company. Ranked #2 best new brewery in America by USA Today, Fire Maker has a rotating list of in-house beers, as well as weekly general and themed trivia on Wednesdays and Thursdays, respectively. 

Head south to find Cascade Heights, one of Atlanta’s up-and-coming neighborhoods.  The neighborhood is rich with natural beauty, with the second largest tree canopy in the city of Atlanta, second only to Piedmont Park; 600 acres of green space; and Cascade Springs Nature Preserve, which boasts miles of hiking trails. It’s also rich with history and diversity. Cascade Heights is a predominantly Black neighborhood — 95 percent of the 76,000 residents are Black — and has been since the ‘60s. There, Chef VanTrece has a brand-new restaurant: Oreatha’s at the Point, offering up internationally inspired comfort food.  

West Atlanta is also home to Tokyo Valentino Erotique, an iconic Atlanta landmark touting the largest selection of adult toys, products, lingerie, and bondage gear in the Southeast since 1995.

Fun Facts 

1. In 1961, the state of Georgia allowed nine Black students to attend four previously segregated schools, one of which was Brown High School (now Herman J. Russell West End Academy). 
2. Cascade Heights Nature Preserve boasts the only waterfall in Atlanta. 
3. Much of Atlanta’s industrial and Civil War-era history occurred in West Midtown. Several buildings still in use today are located next to the Norfolk Southern fail lines General Sherman used when he invaded Atlanta in 1864.
4. West End is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was the first locally designated historic district in the City of Atlanta.  
5. Outkast made their public debut at Club Fritz in the West End.

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