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$ | Thomas Square | Bakery
From the folksy artwork to the sweet splashes of pastels to the banners hanging from the ceiling, this corner bakery evokes a spirit of days gone by. A great place to start your day with a cup of coffee and a pastry, Back in the Day also serves fresh and yummy lunch selections that includes a good variety of both meaty and vegetarian sandwiches. A trip to this cheerful café will undoubtedly remind you, as the slogan goes, to "Slow down and taste the sweet life."
2403 Bull St., Savannah, Georgia, 31401, USA
Known For
- Cases of delicious goodies including the city's most sinful cupcakes
- Standout lunch menu that features sandwiches on crusty, homemade bread
- Cheery vintage interior
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No dinner., Closed Mon.–Wed. No dinner.
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$ | Starland District |
A full-service coffee shop featuring lovingly crafted lattes and a Tex-Mex menu, Foxy Loxy is the always-busy hangout for students, artists, and entrepreneurs. Order a horchata and take your laptop out to the courtyard, where a koi pond, acoustic music, and on Saturday nights a firepit, invite folks to lounge in the open air.
1919 Bull St., Savannah, Georgia, 31401, USA
Known For
- Beautifully crafted drinks
- Authentic kolache pastries
- Strong Wi-Fi
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner
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$ | Downtown |
After the success of The Grey, a mecca of port city Southern cuisine, restaurateurs Johno Morisano and Chef Mashama Bailey created this hip bodega-inspired take on a Southern lunch counter. Whether you're looking for a breakfast sandwich, an egg cream, a bottle of wine, or a Band-Aid, the Market has you covered. Grab-and go-dinners, sandwiches, and salads are great for picnics, and the market shop has everything for the Grey enthusiast from branded mugs to Grey Groceries jars of bread and butter pickles.
109 Jefferson St., Savannah, Georgia, 31401, USA
Known For
- NYC meets Southern lunch counter vibe
- Grab-and-go options
- Breakfast, like the Sizzlin' Smoky Pig (pulled pork, egg, and pepper relish on a roll)
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With its splashy interior, this is a one-of-a-kind spot in Savannah whether you're looking for a power lunch or a romantic dinner. The former Kayton Mansion was converted into a lounge and restaurant that pairs fine dining with eccentric touches like Versace leopard-print chairs. It's open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a delectable Sunday brunch.
700 Drayton St., Savannah, Georgia, 31401, USA
Known For
- Bourbon-cured salmon
- Elegant interiors
- Curated wine list
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
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$ | Victorian District |
The white fort in the middle of Forsyth Park opened in 2020 with a full-service restaurant, bar and café that bustles from early mornings to late afternoons. Sophisticated Southern brunch and lunch fare like shrimp 'n' grits, pork belly Benedict and avocado toast (of course) pair with a drink bar that offers signature coffees, beautifully garnished craft cocktails, and fun treats for the kids. Glorious, bright interiors lead to spacious outdoor seating.
621 Drayton St., Savannah, Georgia, 31401, USA
Known For
- Outdoor brunch and mimosas
- Music on the patio
- Avocado toast
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$ | Thomas Square |
From the same owners as Foxy Loxy and Coffee Fox, this wide-open family-oriented cafe offers a place for kids to work on their art while their parents enjoy some caffeine (via Savannah-owned PERC coffee). The menu also includes some good sandwiches.
1514 Bull St., Savannah, Georgia, 31401, USA
Known For
- Good pastries and treats
- Fun place with big tables for kids to work at
- Sells Leopold's ice cream
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As Southern food goes, Huey's is decidedly more New Orleans than Coastal Georgia, as you'll discover with one bite of the sinfully rich beignets served with praline sauce—they are a taste of perfection. Although lunch and dinner items like po'boys and muffaletta accompanied by red beans and rice are delicious, the breakfast and brunch menu is the highlight.
115 E. River St., Savannah, Georgia, 31401, USA
Known For
- Kid-friendly menu
- People-watching and great views of passing ships
- Bloody Marys
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
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$ | Historic District |
This enchanting family-friendly diner perched on the corner of bustling Ellis Square offers an array of comfy bites all day long. With a full menu of milkshakes and diner favorites like apple pie à la mode and crispy chicken and waffles, a trip to Little Duck's white marble and brass-accented space is a special occasion for all.
150 W. Julian St., Savannah, Georgia, 31401, USA
Known For
- Vintage diner-inspired space with modern touches
- Comfy eats
- Lavender "bubble bath" bellinis topped with a rubber ducky
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Pacci has the look and taste of a high-end Italian eatery, but with a laid-back and welcoming atmosphere. Guests gather in the beautifully designed dining room or the open-air patio for signature cocktails like the Biarritz or the Negroni before moving on to some of the best charcuterie and crudites platters in the city. Breads, pastas, desserts, and pickled vegetables are all made in-house.
601 E. Bay St., Savannah, Georgia, 31401, USA
Known For
- Farm-fresh ingredients
- Homemade pastas
- Thoughtful interior
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$ | Thunderbolt | American
Some of the best Southern food in Savannah can be found at the original Sisters of the New South Café (there are additional locations in Atlanta). Favorites at this family-run spot include smothered shrimp over rice, slow-cooked oxtails, and homemade desserts like gooey peach cobbler, decadent red velvet cake with cream-cheese frosting, and tangy Key lime pie.
2605 Skidaway Rd., Savannah, Georgia, 31404, USA
Known For
- Breakfast and lunch specials
- Generous portions
- Cafeteria-style service
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$$ | Historic District |
Modeled after the cozy coffee cafés of Melbourne, Australia, this bustling locale serves espresso, cold brew, and its famous spiced lavender mochas, as well as a curated menu that features favorites like smashed avocado toast at brunch and duck confit, served alongside fingerling potatoes and oyster mushrooms, at dinner. The beer selection includes favorites from craft breweries around the country, and the wines are carefully selected from some of the world's most unique regions to complement the food. With high ceilings and beautiful natural light, this airy spot is very photogenic.
151 Bull St., Savannah, Georgia, 31401, USA
Known For
- Chic café setting
- Walk-up window service
- Spiced lavender mochas
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner Mon. and Tues.
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$$ | Historic District |
Savannah’s most-beloved brunch is tucked away in the basement level of bustling Broughton Street’s shopping and dining corridor. The neighborhood eatery serves bottomless Baron D’Arignac mimosas, Bloody Marys made with Savannah-based Ghost Coast Distillery vodkas, cold brew coffee-based cocktails with ingredients from local roaster Perc, and a full menu of brunch favorites—don't miss the gouda grits and the pork belly doughnut sliders—and gastropub dinner dishes.
217 ½ W. Broughton St., Savannah, Georgia, 31401, USA
Known For
- Bottomless mimosas (“togosas” when poured in a portable plastic cup)
- Lively brunch served seven days a week
- Eclectic pub fare
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$ | Downtown |
Expect whimsical takes on lowbrow eats at this bustling favorite, where the taco menu alone is a playground of flavor with options like the peppery fried chicken and pancake tacos or the savory shrimp and grits tacos. With all-day breakfast options, an interior that honors the restaurant's camp influences while keeping it hip and modern, and a robust beer and cocktail menu, it's no wonder this is one of Savannah's hot spots.
225 E. Bay St., Savannah, Georgia, 31401, USA
Known For
- Creative takes on comfort food like PB&J chicken wings
- Late night bites
- Patio seating
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$ | Southside | Greek
This is the real deal, an authentic Greek eatery and bakery where grandmother's recipes inspired the menu. Most everything is made on the premises and perfectly blends the flavors of the Mediterranean; house favorites include Greek salads, savory spanakopita (spinach pie), and meat or vegetarian dolmades (stuffed grape leaves).
3113 Habersham St., Savannah, Georgia, 31401, USA
Known For
- Tempting dessert case featuring gooey baklava or creamy tiramisu
- Take-out items great for picnics
- Neighborhood location
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner on weekends, Reservations not accepted
