The east side is where Atlanta eats. Not the version with valet and a dress code, but the version where a Michelin-mentioned burger counter shares a roof with a dumpling shop and a cocktail bar that has been quietly excellent for a decade. Spoke sits at 1450 La France Street NE in Edgewood, which puts you inside that. If you are hunting the best restaurants in Edgewood Atlanta, start here and work outward.
Krog Street Market Is the Obvious First Stop
About a mile and a half west, Krog Street Market occupies a restored 1920s warehouse and functions as the neighborhood's dining hub. It is a food hall done properly, with real operators rather than mall tenants.
Fred's Meat and Bread is the one to try first, known for burgers and a Korean cheesesteak that regulars will insist on. Ticonderoga Club upstairs is a cocktail bar and restaurant with a genuinely good kitchen, doing sweetbreads, steak tartare, mussels, and a green salad people write about. Superica handles Tex-Mex on the same block, and Dips Kitchen does salads and spreads that are better than that description suggests.
Parking is a deck, so budget a few dollars. Then walk onto the BeltLine afterward, because that is the point of being here.
Where to Eat Near Spoke Without Leaving the Neighborhood
Closer to home, Kitty Dare on Edgewood Avenue is the neighborhood's quiet standout. Mediterranean and Italian cooking in a warm room, with hummus, labneh, an eight-hour bolognese, and a lamb burger. The owner tends to check on tables personally, which tells you most of what you need to know.
El Tesoro on Arkwright Place is the counter-service Mexican spot with a patio and a following. The birria runs Thursdays only and the line reflects that. Tacos, burritos, quesadillas, plantains, and an horchata latte at brunch round it out.
Ladybird Grove and Mess Hall sits right on the BeltLine with a beer garden, barbecue, and one of the better bacon, egg, and cheese biscuits on the east side. It is the natural stop mid-walk.
For a Bigger Night
Staplehouse on Edgewood Avenue is the destination meal. Pizza, focaccia, a brisket sandwich, and salads that people order specifically. It runs Thursday through Sunday, so plan around the schedule.
Two Urban Licks on Ralph McGill is the loud, live-music, wood-fire option with valet and a room built for a celebration. Southern Queenz on Memorial Drive is the soul food answer, small and warm, and worth the short drive east.
Living in East Atlanta
Location is what makes any of this useful. Edgewood sits about three miles east of downtown, between Candler Park to the north, Kirkwood to the east, and Reynoldstown to the west. The Edgewood-Candler Park MARTA station and the Inman Park-Reynoldstown station both serve the area, and the BeltLine connects most of it on foot.
Atlanta Parks and Recreation manages 343 parks citywide, with Freedom Park and Goldsboro Park both close by. Explore Georgia is a good starting point when you want to leave town for a weekend. Run the address through Walk Score for a read on the immediate blocks.
Coming Home to Spoke
Compare layouts on our floorplans page and see the finishes in our photos. Our amenities include a skylounge with skyline views, an arcade mezzanine, and an outdoor courtyard with a saltwater pool and fireplace.
Walk a home yourself with our virtual tours, review our pet policy if a dog is coming along, and see our neighborhood perks page for what is closest.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best restaurants in Edgewood Atlanta?
Kitty Dare on Edgewood Avenue and El Tesoro on Arkwright Place are the closest standouts. Krog Street Market a short distance west holds several more, including Fred's Meat and Bread and Ticonderoga Club.
Which spots are walkable from Spoke?
Several east side options are reachable on foot or by a short BeltLine walk, including Ladybird Grove and Mess Hall. Krog Street Market is a longer walk or a very short drive.
Where should I go for a special occasion?
Staplehouse on Edgewood Avenue is the destination meal, open Thursday through Sunday. Two Urban Licks on Ralph McGill offers a livelier room with live music and valet.
Is the neighborhood good for someone without a car?
The Edgewood-Candler Park and Inman Park-Reynoldstown MARTA stations both serve the area, and the BeltLine connects much of the east side on foot or by bike.
Is Spoke pet friendly?
Yes. Our pet policy page covers current guidelines, including breed restrictions and fees. Contact our team with any questions.
Come Eat Your Way Around the Block
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