Late night eats are a right of passage in college. Or at least they were for me and my friends. I’m nostalgic about the late night food runs we’d make almost nightly. We lived in our sorority house and dinner was served at an early 5 p.m. Monday to Thursday. We had a great cook; we absolutely loved her and her food. But when you’re a college student and you eat dinner at 5 p.m., chances are really high that you’re going to be hungry again later. Whether it’s needed sustenance for a late night of studying or adding stomach contents after a night on Court Street. Luckily for us then, and for students now, late night eats in Athens have a strong following.
Back in the day, for me that was the early-mid 1990’s, W. Union Street was home to a host of buggies, carts, and trailers. There was the infamous Burrito Buggy, plus the Late Night Pizza Buggy, the Bagel Buggy, the Gyro Man, and we had Burger King and Taco Bell, the world’s largest they claimed. (I’m hoping my fellow alumni and townies will chime in with comments about what their favorite buggy was.)
Unfortunately, the buggy and cart scene has diminished over the years but there are still a number of places that will welcome you for your own late night eats. Whether grabbing a burrito to enjoy on your walk back to South Green or going to the diner for a more complete meal after closing the library, you’ll find a place for late night eats.
BBC Chicken and Waffles – 61 N. Court Street. Open Monday to Saturday until 2:30 a.m. Chicken and waffles with different syrup options.
Souvlaki’s – 9 W. State Street. Open until . Gyros and more.
O’Betty’s Red Hot – 15 W. State Street. Takeout window open Monday to Saturday until 3 a.m. Hot dogs with a variety of toppings and fresh cut fries.
Insomnia Cookies – 27 N. Court Street. Open Sunday to Wednesday until 12 a.m., Thursday to Saturday until 1 a.m. Cookies, ice cream, and milk.
Wings Over – 33 N. Court Street. Open Sunday to Tuesday until 1 a.m., Wednesday until 2 a.m., Thursday to Saturday until 3 a.m. Wings, tenders, sandwiches, salads.
Fry’D – 5 N. Court Street. Open Wednesday & Thursday until 2:30 a.m., Friday & Saturday until 3:30 a.m. “Good Vibes, Great Fries” Fries and tots with various toppings available.
Big Mamma’s Burritos – 10 S. Court Street. Open Thursday until 12 a.m. and Friday & Saturday until 2 a.m. Burritos, bowls, nachos, desserts.
Goodfella’s Pizza – 33 N. Court Street and 6 W. Union Street. Open until 2 a.m. Pizza by the slice.
Grub N Go – 11 W. Union Street. Open Friday & Saturday until 1 a.m. Window service with breakfast sandwiches, burgers, chicken sandwiches, loaded potatoes and fries.
Union Street Diner – 70 W. Union Street. Open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Breakfast served all day, every day.
DP Dough – 374 Richland Avenue. Open 7 days a week until 4 a.m. Calzone’s, wings, tots.
Late night pizza delivery: Courtside Sunday to Wednesday until 11 p.m., Thursday until 12 a.m., Friday & Saturday until 2 a.m.; Papa John’s Sunday to Thursday until 11 p.m., Friday & Saturday until 12 a.m.; Domino’s Sunday to Thursday until 1 a.m., Friday & Saturday until 2:30 a.m.; Avalanche Pizza Sunday to Thursday until 12 a.m., Friday & Saturday until 1 a.m.; Plus One Pizza Sunday to Thursday until 11 p.m., Friday & Saturday until 12 a.m..
Want to know more about Uptown Athens dining and drinking? Read this post about Where to Grab a Quick Lunch or Let’s Shuffle: A Guide Athens Bars.
What’s your favorite Athens spot for late night eats? Comment below and let us know.
