While chain restaurants are abundant in almost every city you go to, they’re not the only places where you can grab a bite to eat. And if you’re a local of Loganville, Georgia, or just passing through, you’ll find a nice list of non-chain restaurants to dine at. With that in mind, here are just four that top our list.
Athens Grill
Athens Grill has some of the best Greek and Mediterranean food in the state. In fact, guests can’t stop raving about their gyros, falafel, specialty Greek pizzas, tzatziki sauce, hummus dip, and baklava. You’ll also find an assortment of calzones, shish kabobs, and side dishes to choose from. Each meal is prepared with only the freshest ingredients, and there’s no shortage of healthy options here either.
Some notable menu items include the moussaka with Greek lasagna, meat, sauce, cheese, and garlic bread, as well as the family pack with one pound of gyro meat, five pitas, and Athens’s famous tzatziki sauce. So bring everyone along and enjoy some authentic Greek and Mediterranean cuisine at Athens Grill, located on 706 Athens Hwy.
Pamendis Italian Grill
Pamendis is a popular Loganville restaurant dishing out some of the tastiest Italian fare in the city. Start out with appetizers like the fried cheese ravioli or Pamendis meatball sliders, and then dive into some of your favorite classics like spaghetti, lasagna, chicken parmesan, and fettuccine Alfredo. You’ll also find a variety of salads, sandwiches, Greek specialties, and sides to choose from. There’s even a children’s menu available for your little ones to browse through.
If you’re interested in stopping by for some tasty, homemade Italian grub, Pamendis Italian Grill is located on 4060 Atlanta Hwy #1220.
Foggy Bottom BBQ
With its welcoming atmosphere and flavorful food, Foggy Bottom BBQ is a popular restaurant for locals. Here you’ll find a nice selection of BBQ and Cajun dishes, including pulled pork, brisket, chicken, turkey, and Cajun fried ribs. Don’t forget to try their red beans and rice, sweet potato fries, fried pickles, and potato skins either. You can finish off your meal with Foggy Bottom’s famous banana pudding.
When you dine here, you know you’re getting some of the best BBQ and southern cuisine in Loganville. After all, this community restaurant has received several accolades for their food, even being recognized by the state of Georgia for their chicken and ribs. You can find Foggy Bottom BBQ on 85 Ray Rd.
Cup & Saucer Diner
Cup & Saucer Diner is a family-owned and operated restaurant on 4408 Lawrenceville Rd. It offers all of your breakfast favorites, including steak and eggs, omelets, corned beef hash, biscuit sandwiches, pancakes, and waffles. We recommend trying the red velvet Belgian waffle with a cream cheese topping. If you’re stopping by later in the day, there are also plenty of sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, soups, salads, and lighter options to choose from.
You shouldn’t overlook their dessert menu either. Cup & Saucer Diner offers sweet treats like chocolate and peanut butter pie, pecan pie, New York cheesecake, Italian crème cake, and ice cream floats. Yum!
With so many non-chain restaurants to explore in Loganville, which location will you visit first?
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