Nothing makes me hangrier than going out to eat with a group of people who cannot decide upon a restaurant. Yeah – "I don't care" is not a restaurant, so don't tell me that when I ask you where you want to eat. If this problem plagues your friend group, look no further for options than this list.

For Brunch:

Mama's Boy

$$ - An Athens favorite, this brunch spot has the best biscuits in the Classic City. If you're feeling adventurous, order the pulled pork and potato hash. If you want a more classic breakfast, get the Mill Town breakfast plate with a chocolate milk. Gets a little crowded, so be prepared to wait.

South Kitchen and Bar

$$ - Yet another fantastic brunch spot. The pimento cheese omelette is rumored to be great if you're into that kind of thing. Also great for lunch.

J. Christopher's

$$ - This chain serves all of your favorite but basic breakfast staples. Pancakes, bacon, and eggs – oh my!

Waffle House

$ - Because I honestly couldn't leave it off. Those hash browns though...

For lunch / dinner (check if they are open before you go)

Chick-fil-A

$ - Okay. You're probably wanting to know why this is on here. Last semester, I went six weeks straight (excluding Sundays) without missing a day at this place. I was considered a true Chick-fil-Aholic until my mother sat down with me and had to have an intervention. Fries are not vegetables.

HOWEVER, Chick-fil-A Beechwood is the HOLY GRAIL of Chick-fil-As. This place is so well-run that they all but sprint to refill your drinks and take your trash. Server who always wears the sweater-vests, you are my hero.

Trappeze

$$ - The sandwiches, pulled pork sliders, and burgers here are to die for. Order the pimento cheese appetizer if the 'rents are in town. Oh, and did I mention the fries?

Clocked

$$ - Hands down the best burger in Athens. I order mine topped with pimento cheese, but if you're feeling brave you can get one with peanut butter. The grilled cheese is also top-notch. Get your fries with a side of feta dipping sauce. You won't regret it.

The National

$$$ - Great dinner place to take your parents on Parents' Weekend. Very trendy with a great selection of apps and small plates.

5 Bar

$$$ - (probably my favorite restaurant in Athens)

From the shrimp appetizer to the personal carafes of water they bring to your table, this place is jam-up. If you can't already tell, burgers are kind of a big deal to me... But 5 Bar's burgers and fries are amazing. Also a good choice for Sunday brunch.

Last Resort

$$$ - Another Athens staple to swing by while the parents are in town, Last Resort's menu offers a wide variety of spins on your favorite classic dishes. ORDER DESSERT. The cakes are amazing.

Shokitini

$$ - Great sushi place with an extensive menu. I'll be real - I cannot read half of it, but everything I've ordered there so far has been great. Also, have I mentioned they let you do karaoke?

Porterhouse

$$$ - You won't be miSTEAKen if you eat here. Okay, that was bad. But Porterhouse isn't! Great place to have a steak dinner with the parents or with your friends before a date night.

Your Pie

$ - It's perfectly acceptable to eat a whole pizza by yourself here, because Your Pie specializes in personal pizzas and calzones.

Marti's at Midday

$$ - Marti's is my favorite place to have lunch, because with chicken salad, pimento cheese, AND pita chips, how can you go wrong? And your meal comes with fruit.

DePalmas

$$ - With three locations around Athens, DePalmas is a dressier Olive Garden that serves all of your classic Italian favorites. The cheese bread is incredible.

Willy's

$ - In my opinion, Willy's CRUSHES Moes, Barbaritos, and Chipotle. Nothing beats a burrito bowl with steak. Extra guac.

Agua Linda

$ - Agua Linda is your typical Mexican restaurant. I can't say no to queso.

Taqueria del Sol

$$ - Wow, do I love this place. I would eat every meal here, but unfortunately even though tortilla chips are triangular-shaped, they are not representative of the food pyramid. Get fried chicken tacos, carnitas, guac, queso – actually, just get it all.

Amici

$$ - Although I rarely go to Amici, it is a good place to eat that carries all of your favorite bar-style foods. Pizzas, calzones, wings - they have it.

Mellow Mushroom

$$ - Basic, but good. Start off with parmesan pretzels with beer cheese and drive it home with the buffalo chicken pizza.

Taqueria Tsunami

$$ - Somehow related to Taqueria del Sol, Taqueria Tsunami is an Asian-infused taco place... if that makes sense. Right downtown, it's a great place to start off a date night.

Pauley's Crepe Bar

$$ - Is it acceptable to eat dessert for dinner? At Pauley's, of course. If you have a sweet tooth, order the Nutella and strawberry crepe. If you're feeling salty (because at this point in the semester, who isn't?), order the buffalo chicken crepe.

The Grill

$ - My favorite place to late-night, go to the Grill and get FETA FRIES. Don't ask questions – just go.

Zaxby's

$ - Because there's one downtown now!

D.P. Dough

$ - Those calzones, dough... SORRY. Pretty sure they deliver AND they have crazy hours to solve any of your late-night cravings.

Little Italy

$ - So I've never actually been to Little Italy, but anyone who has been through Athens has seen the bright-green exterior of this pizza place.

Transmetropolitan

$$ - Another pizza place downtown, Transmet offers a wide variety of topping options, served on a thin crust.

Marker Seven Coastal Grill

$$$ - Located in Five Points, Marker 7 is the best seafood in Athens. If you like oysters, shrimp, etc., this is your place.

5 & 10

$$$ - Another place to take the parents on Parents' Weekend, 5 & 10 offers a Southern-infused take on classic dishes. Also located in Five Points.

Grindhouse

$$ - If you're on S. Milledge and need a burger, Grindhouse is your go-to. Order the fried green tomato burger. LIFE-CHANGING.

Taziki's

$$ - A Mediterranean-style restaurant, Taziki's serves gyros and hummus and the like. I'm not even into that kind of food and enjoyed it.

Utage

$$ - If it's lunchtime and you have to have sushi, go to Utage. Since Shokitini is closed for lunch, it's your only non-sketchy sushi option.

The World Famous

$ - The World Famous serves dressed-up bar food. People flock there for the chicken and waffles, especially on game weekends. If you're vegetarian (literally how), it's said to have good vegetarian-friendly options.

Saucehouse

$ - This new barbecue place on Broad Street has me in a committed relationship with their mac 'n cheese. It's that good.

Butt Hutt

$ - Speaking of barbecue, Butt Hutt does a pretty jam-up job of it. Located at the end of South Milledge near the loop, it's a little out of the way.

Cali N Tito's

$ - "Quirky" is an appropriate way to describe this place. With a Latin American menu, outdoor seating, and a canopy of Christmas lights , Cali N Tito's is a fun way to celebrate the arrival of good weather in Athens. You MUST pay in cash here.

The Branded Butcher

$$$ - A great place to go for a steak dinner or for Sunday brunch, the Branded Butcher is amazing. Get a cheese board.