Everyone has to eat in order to survive, and if you’re like me  and don’t have a meal plan on weekends, want to get out of Tech Square and don’t have a car on campus, it can be fairly difficult to find a ride to a restaurant or just some good ol’ fast food. But fear not, we live in Atlanta -- one of the greatest cities in the world and home to some of the best food. There are dozens and dozens of restaurants in walking distance from Tech. Let me give you some help and name my favorite restaurants that are less than a mile away.         

1.GoodFella's Pizza and Wings (0.3 miles)

Offering pizzas, wings, and calzones at college-budget prices, GoodFellas sits a block from North Avenue Apartments just past The Varsity. It’s a great location for those east campus freshmen who need a quick bite. They also deliver!  http://goodfellasatlanta.com/

2. Prickly Pear Taqueria (0.4 miles) 

If you are looking for a colorful, lively atmosphere, Prickly Pear on a Friday night is the place to be. With delicious Mexican food and dozens of margarita choices, grab a group and head here for some Friday fiesta fun. http://pricklypearatlanta.com/

3. Cypress Street Pint and Plate (0.4 miles) 

Located only three blocks from Tech Square, this restaurant serves southern inspired sandwiches, salads, and burgers. Don’t forget to try the sublime doughnut burger; it’s a sweet and salty combination that you can’t say no to. http://www.cypressbar.com/     

4. Señor Patrón (0.5 miles)

Just past Cypress Street, you’ll run into this authentic Mexican restaurant. Serving up specialty burritos, tacos, and enchiladas, this restaurant will spice up your mealtime. http://www.senorpatronatl.com/

5. Noodle (0.6 miles)

This modern Asian restaurant focuses on flavor. With a menu filled with tasty choices from multiple Asian cuisines, you can be sure to find something that can satisfy your taste buds.  http://www.noodlehouse.net/midtown.htm     

6. The Vortex Bar and Grill (0.6 miles)

Known for its rebelliously worded menu and its out-of-this-world burgers, these guys have nailed it. From ooey gooey cheeses and guacamole, to peanut butter, they aren’t afraid to give you a burger filled with all of your favorite toppings. They aren’t afraid to do anything, even making a burger that’s over half a foot tall! Share it with friends or eat it alone, the triple coronary bypass is served with three burger patties, three fried eggs, fourteen slices of American cheese, and 10 slices of bacon all stuffed between two grilled cheese sandwiches. http://www.thevortexbarandgrill.com/       

7. Silver Skillet (0.8 miles)

Featured on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins, And Dives, this family owned and run diner has the hottest and fluffiest biscuits around town. But save room for dessert because their lemon ice-box pie was voted as one of the “5 Best Pies in the USA.”   http://www.thesilverskillet.com/     

8. Café Intermezzo (0.8 miles)

Searching for a classy, elegant restaurant to take a date or maybe just indulge in slices of homemade cake on a Saturday night? Café Intermezzo’s beverage book, alone, has more than 50 pages. With coffees, pastries, crepes, sandwiches and more from different European cultures, you can be sure to find something that will make you remember why you love food so much.  http://www.cafeintermezzo.com/     

9. Rocky Mountain Pizza Company (0.8 miles)

Just at the corner of 10th and Hemphill lies this gem -- a small pizza joint serving up big taste. With weekly events like trivia and karaoke, you’ll want to stop by here just for the fun of it.   http://www.rockymountainpizza.com/index.php     

10. Carolyn’s Gourmet Café (0.8 miles)

If you thought that all you eat pancakes at Denny’s was a cool idea, come to Carolyn’s for an even better one. On Tuesdays, Carolyn’s offers all you can eat wings and fries, and on Fridays, all you can eat pizza bar for only $2.99. Now, if that doesn’t make you want to walk here, I don’t know what will. http://www.carolynsmidtown.com/     

11. The Flying Biscuit Café (0.9 miles)

Last, but not least, this is one of my favorite restaurants in the city. With endless brunch options and their award winning creamy, dreamy grits, this restaurant is the crème de la crème. Also offering healthier breakfast items like turkey bacon, chicken sausage, and whole wheat biscuits, head on over to The Flying Biscuit and enjoy yourself some brunch.   http://www.flyingbiscuit.com/