New students arriving on campus may wonder where they can get a cup of coffee or enjoy one last meal with their families before they say goodbye.
Court Street Coffee has multiple locations throughout Athens, one uptown, one on State Street and one at Holzer Health Clinic. The uptown location is 67 S. Court St. Each location has different hours, with the uptown location being 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends. The menu includes coffee, tea and more.
Rise and Grind’s coffee truck can often be found near the Alumni Gateway arch and is typically open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with some variation on weekends. They serve espresso-based drinks, lemonades, Red Bull infusions and refreshers. Drink size options include small, large and extra large with prices up to $6.75. Alternative milks such as oat, almond, soy and coconut cost an extra dollar.
There is also a Rise and Grind store at 23 E. Stimson Ave., which is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. On top of having the same drink menu as the truck, they also have a food menu provided by Jackie O’s, according to a previous report by The Post.
Brenen’s Cafe is located at 38 S. Court St. and serves various caffeinated drinks, as well as baked goods and sandwiches. Open weekdays 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and weekends 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Breakfast typically lasts until 11 a.m., when the cafe starts serving its deli menu. Deli sandwiches are served with a pickle and a choice of side. Brenen’s also offers a meal plan option ranging from 14 meals for $165 to 70 meals for $825.
Ginger Asian Kitchen serves sushi, sashimi, customizable rice bowls, lo mein, soups, salads and a full appetizer menu consisting of items such as shrimp shumai and fried chicken dumplings. It can be found at 28 S. Court St. and is open daily 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
An Athens staple, Bagel Street Deli, is at 27 S. Court St. With a large menu, it is often suggested that customers check out the menu online before they go into the shop, as it can be overwhelming for first-time customers. On top of bagel sandwiches, the menu contains salads, soups and other sides. Bagel Street Deli is open on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and weekends from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Mr. Hibachi Japanese Grill and Sushi is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and is located at 19 S. Court St. The restaurant offers sushi, sashimi, hibachi, stir-fried udon noodles and has an appetizer menu including fries, mozzarella sticks, shrimp tempura and veggie tempura.
Near Court Street, at 17 1/2 W. Washington St., sits Donkey Coffee and Espresso. Currently on summer hours, weekdays 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and weekends 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. During the school year, the cafe is often open from 7 a.m. to 12 a.m. Donkey serves coffee, teas, smoothies and pastries.
Donkey supports organizations that promote “social justice and the arts.” The cafe also hosts events throughout the school year, which will often be shared on their social media.
Casa Nueva at 6 W. State St. is closed on Tuesdays but is open the rest of the week for dine-in and carryout from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The breakfast menu is served until 2 p.m. and contains breakfast burritos, pancakes, biscuits and gravy. The lunch and dinner menu contains enchiladas, quesadillas, burritos, tacos, salads and more. The restaurant also hosts art and music events throughout the year.
Hot Box Chicken Fingers & Tots serves various hot box combinations containing slaw, garlic toast, chicken tenders, signature sauces such as Hot Box Sauce and Thai Sweet Chili, and a choice of french fries or tater tots. The menu also contains different chicken sandwiches, chicken and waffles, as well as a drink menu including their Homemade Southern Sweet Tea, which is brewed daily. This year, Hot Box Chicken Fingers & Tots has also started serving Buffalo Cauliflower. Hot Box Chicken Fingers & Tots is open daily 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at 74 N. Court St.
There are plenty of places to eat off Court Street as well. Star of India can be found at 128 W. Union St. Open Monday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and later reopening at 4:30-9 p.m, Star of India offers a wide array of authentic Indian cuisine.
At 102 W. Union St. is Siam Thai. The restaurant has a large menu with appetizers such as crab rangoon and summer rolls, soups such as phở and wonton soup, noodle dishes like pad kee mao and Singapore noodles, curries like panang and mussaman and so much more. The restaurant is closed on Mondays, but open Tuesday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and reopens from 4-9 p.m. Siam Thai’s weekend hours are Saturday from noon to 10 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 9 p.m.
