LibGuides: SEAALL 2025 Local Arrangements: Places to Eat

Pastries and Coffee

Those looking for a light breakfast can go to Legal Grounds Cafe on the ground floor of GSU Law. Legal Grounds has a selection of fine coffees along with pastries in the morning.

Dunkin' Donuts
Cheap coffee: yes. Donuts: yes. Located just a half block west of GSU Law this is a quick interlude of you want a sweet treat.
Rising Roll
Located directly across Park Pl from GSU Law, Rising Roll has breakfast items and pastries.
Condesa Coffee Downtown
Condesa is located just East of GSU Law, in the historic Auburn Market area. Located in the historic Atlanta Daily World building, Condesa prides itself on its commitment to historic preservation. Condesa serves locally roasted coffee and a selection of breakfast items, pastries, and small plates.

Lunch and Afternoon

Broad St NW, located one block west of GSU Law, is almost nothing but restaurants for three blocks. There are several options for lunch in this area and it is only two minutes from GSU Law.

Alma Cocina
Alma Cocina brings a contemporary flare to authentic Mexican and Latin cuisine. Offering a special lunch menu Monday through Friday, Cocina is a good place to run for great food. Located just over a block north of GSU Law, right past the conference hotel.
Aviva by Kameel
Located in the Peachtree Center Mall, just north of GSU Law, Aviva by Kameel offers fresh, local Mediterranean food. Aviva uses Halal meat products and strives to provide a healthy experience. This is located in the food court, so is counter service and quick.
Busy Bee
The Busy Bee Cafe is an Atlanta tradition. Truly the best fried chicken you may ever have. It is a traditional meat and three that gets very busy at lunch so go early. Located just under 2 miles southwest of the law school, you might want to Uber it.
Gus's Fried Chicken
Gus's is the home of spicy fried chicken. Varying a bit day to day, sometimes it's just a bit hot, sometimes it's so hot it'll leave you grabbing for your sweet tea. Along with the traditional sides, this place will let you know you're truly in The South. Located in the Mall at Peachtree Center, Gus's is about two blocks North of GSU Law.
Hsu's
Specializing in gourmet Chinese food, Hsu's is an Atlanta tradition. Located one block East and Two blocks North of GSU Law.
Rising Roll
Located directly across Park Pl from GSU Law, the Rising Roll provides traditional lunch items like soups, salads, and wraps.
Municipal Market
A historic indoor market with meats, produce, and restaurants, Municipal Market gives you a choice of places to eat if your group can't decide on where to eat. Options include BBQ, Soul, Caribbean, burritos, pies and burgers. Located one block south and four blocks east of GSU Law.

Dinner and Evening

Meehan's
Meehan's Downtown is a traditional American style Irish pub. With a good selection of beer, burgers, sandwiches, and traditional Irish fare, Meehan's can be a great place to relax in the evening. Meehan's is a 5 minute walk from GSU Law.
Sweet Georgia's Juke Joint
A short walk from GSU Law, Juke Joint is a modern take on classic southern soul food. The moonshine cocktails are a real draw to this great restaurant.
Polaris
If you are looking for a special dinner one night during the conference, Polaris may be the ticket. Located at the top of the Hyatt Regency, Polaris is a circular restaurant which makes a full rotation once per hour. The restaurant features great food and drinks and would make for a memorable night. Located 1/2 mile from GSU Law.
Sway
Sway is also located in the Hyatt Regency. Known for its great Southern fare, especially its fried chicken, Sway is an easy walk away for a night you're really hungry. This restaurant has Atlanta's only nightly pie bar, in case you really want to indulge.