MARTA dining guide: Chamblee

This Rough Draft dining series will continue throughout highlighting restaurants in cities and neighborhoods within easy walking distance or a short bus ride from MARTA rail stations Check out previous guides to Brookhaven and Doraville on the Gold Line One of ten cities in DeKalb County Chamblee was incorporated into the state legislature in Once famous for dairies Camp Gordon and its proximity to the railroad Chamblee has evolved into a suburban arm of Atlanta with a picture-perfect railside downtown and an ever-increasing collection of restaurants along its historic main drag An outcropping of newer restaurants on Peachtree Boulevard and Peachtree and New Peachtree roads makes downtown Chamblee all the better these days In addition to restaurants and bars Chamblee also features a small but mighty downtown shopping district with stores selling antiques specialty clothing housewares and consignment items and clothing This dining guide highlights eight restaurants easily accessible from the Chamblee MARTA station on the Gold Line located on New Peachtree Road All restaurants listed are within short walking distance or a quick bus ride from the rail station including buses and Steak tlayuda Via Oaxaca ATL Facebook Oaxaca ATL - Peachtree BlvdOaxacan regional cuisine lively covered patio open for lunch and dinner Walking minutes or milesOaxaca ATL is part of a wave of new fine-dining-leaning Mexican restaurants focused on regionality and even hyper-regionality But this Chamblee Oaxacan restaurant which leans into the beauty of masa and masa-based dishes outshines trendier spots closer to the city center while maintaining a slightly lower price tag Reservations recommended What to eat Steak tlayuda branzino duck carnitas quesadilla de flor de calabaza squash blossoms churros for dessertWhat to drink Mezcal margarita tamarind agua fresca Mexican wineBLUETOP - Peachtree RoadBar and pub food covered and open patio seating lawn games TVs Walking minutes or milesSituated on a popular strip in downtown Chamblee BLUETOP delivers exactly what you d expect solid pub food local libations and an all-around good time Order a burger or sandwich with a side of house-fried kettle chips While the weather s bearable grab a seat on the covered astroturf patio which feels like a cross between your favorite dive bar and your best friend s backyard What to eat French dip wingsWhat to drink Whatever beer is on tapSouthbound - Peachtree RoadSouthern and Southern-inspired dishes whiskey cocktails cozy dining room and bar outdoor seating Walking minutes or miles Bus Chamblee Station West Bus Bay stop then to minutes walkingSouthern comfort food meets metro Atlanta s international food scene at Southbound Located in a th-century building that doubles as a private event space Southbound serves modern takes on traditional Southern dishes like fried chicken and shrimp and grits alongside other dishes like shoyu pork bone broth ramen with pulled pork collards black-eyed pea relish and a deviled egg The bar at Southbound is known for its whiskey cocktails Stop by on Tuesday nights for live music and on Wednesdays for whiskey cocktails What to eat Chamblee hot chicken bone-in fried chicken Southern ramenWhat to drink Southbound ManhattanFrosty Caboose Peachtree RoadIce cream hot dogs walk-up window organization no seating Walking minutes or miles Bus Chamblee Station West Bus Bay to Peachtree Road at American Industrial then to minutes walking Located just off Chamblee s trademark train tracks Frosty Caboose is indeed housed in a converted caboose The crimson-colored ice cream shop topped with a huge scoop of faux vanilla dripping down its roof serves locally-sourced ice cream as well as sherbet non-dairy and sugar-free ice creams milkshakes and Italian ice There s also a small selection of hot dogs Anticipate a line on days with ample sunshine What to eat Pistachio ice cream with marshmallow creme topping banana splitWhat to drink Root beer floatThis stretch of Peachtree Road is also home to other popular restaurants including Hopstix Asian Brewpub and Sidetracked Wine Co at the corner of Peachtree and Pierce Himalayas Indian Restaurant Zen Tea Deep Roots Wine Region and Tasting Room and Antiguo Lobo Block Drum features a coffee shop food trucks cafe distillery and listening bar Via Block Drum Facebook Block Drum - Peachtree Blvd Distillery listening bar coffee shop food trucks live music Walking minutes or miles Bus bound for Curative Center Station Chamblee Station West Bus Bay stops to Clairmont Road then to minutes of walking Part distillery part coffee shop and cafe and part entertainment venue Block Drum handles coffee and cocktails in-house and hosts several local food trucks weekly including Hapa Kitchen Orange Lion Vice Tacos Pig-N-Chik BBQ and Island Chef Cafe The cafe serves pastries in the morning Check out the listening bar at night for cocktails and curated music from local DJs like Karl Injex and DJ Rasta Root What to eat Local food trucks and food vendors frequently change hereWhat to drink Latte or cappuccino in the morning cocktails with flavor-infused spirits from the Block Drum distilleryThe Alden - Peachtree BlvdNew American open for lunch and dinner chef s counter Michelin-recommended Walking minutes or miles Bus check schedule as MARTA frequently cancels this trail One of the joys of Chamblee s restaurant scene is that you can find an award-winning or Michelin-rated restaurant tucked away in an otherwise nondescript shopping center Such is the occurrence with The Alden owned by Chef Jared Hucks Michelin recommended The Alden in its and dining guides to Atlanta Having cooked in countries like Thailand and Italy Hucks brings East and West together in a sophisticated menu of fusion dishes at The Alden What to eat Larb duck lobster roll butternut squash bologneseWhat to drink Hickory-smoked Old Fashioned Alden Penicillin Pom Pom Passion non-alcoholic Atlanta China Town Mall includes a popular food court filled with Chinese and ASian restaurant stalls Via Atlanta China Town Facebook Credit Atlanta Chinatown MallAtlanta China Town Food Court - New Peachtree RoadChinese East Asian food stalls indoor outdoor seating shopping Walking minutes or miles Bus bound for Brookhaven Oglethorpe Station Chamblee Station East Bus Bay stop plus minutes walkingOverlooking the dining options at Atlanta China Town Mall s food court which includes Chinese hot pot Chinese barbecue hand-pulled noodles dumplings and bubble tea would be a serious omission Yum Cha food tour founders Candy Hom and Howard Hsu emphasize that if you can only make one stop here it should be Family Baking for a Portuguese egg tart Those who prefer something more savory should opt for a hot dog bun topped with pork floss What to eat Lamb hot pot Chong Qing Hot Pot red chili wontons China Kitchen red bean bun Portuguese egg tart or hot dog bun Family Baking soup dumplings and hand-pulled noodles New Lanzhou What to drink Thai iced tea particular stalls offer complimentary hot tea The Bronx Bagel Buggy - Peachtree RoadBagels Walking minutes or mile Bus bound for North Peachtree Road Chamblee Station West Bus Bay stops plus minutes walkingNo you didn t just die and wake up in carbohydrate heaven but we don t blame you for believing it amidst the Bronx Bagel Buggy s selection of New York-style bagels bagel sandwiches pizza and pastries The boiled bagels strike a good balance of chewy and light while the extensive schmear selection adds an extra layer of pep to any bagel sandwich Don t be surprised if you have to stand in line here especially on busy weekend mornings What to eat The Standard BEC sandwich with a choice of bagel flavor and protein Grandma Pie by the square slice or whole pieWhat to drink Strawberry mint tea cold brewThe post MARTA dining guide Chamblee appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta