TL;DR: Chattahoochee Food Works, Fun Date Idea, Day or Night
Read on for a little taste (pun intended!) of what you can expect wandering through Chattahoochee Food Works:
- 🍴 Dine and Unwind: Enjoy street food, small bites, and chef-inspired cuisines from all over the world; perfect for talking over your shared experiences.
- 👫 Connection: Reconnect with monthly events at The Works or surprise each other with a private event.
Want to show your date the world but don’t have the time (or money) for the flights? Well, try a tour through the best world cuisines and street food at Chattahoochee Food Works!
Introduction
Let’s be honest, food dates are an oldie, but a goodie. He or she comes over, picks you up, and the two of you get to know each other better over plates of good food. Maybe you’re dining on familiar flavors that remind you both of home. Perhaps, you decide to dine outside of your normal cuisine, not only something new, something you didn’t even know existed…
…until you found Chattahoochee Food Works! Not just another food fall in Atlanta, Chattahoochee Food Works showcases some of the best tastes in the city. Food is one of the best ways to learn a location’s culture and heritage. Chattahoochee Food Works combines the best of Atlanta’s food scene into a unique dating experience—all you two have to do is explore. Honestly, the hardest part will be deciding what you want to eat first and how you can manage to fit the entire experience into a single date!
What is Chattahoochee Food Works?
Created by Celebrity chef Andrew Zimmern and partner Robert Montwaid, Chattahoochee Food Works is a variety of eats from all over the world. With 31-vendors total, this food hall is part of the larger Works community that includes event space, residential housing, and even shopping! Indoor and outdoor seating is available while you dine and drink.
Chattahoochee Food Works is located at 1235 Chattahoochee Ave NW, Atlanta GA 30318 in the Upper Westside of the city. Near midtown locations if you’re staycationing or visiting the city.
Prices depend on what you both are in the mood to sample. Most snacks are under $10, most full meals under $15. And don’t forget about parking! Download the Park Mobile app to easily pay to park for a few hours. First two hours are free, with prices ranging from $10 every additional 2 hours, to up to $30 for the day. Chattahoochee Food Works is open Sunday – Wednesday from 11am to 9pm and Thursday – Saturday from 11am to 10pm.
The Experience
As you enter Chattahoochee Food Works, the hall opens into a large, spacious central area, high warehouse ceilings, soft twinkly lights, and a lovely chandelier overhead. The various vendors and stalls branch off from here and wind around the 26,000 square foot area in a maze you’re sure to get a little lost in.
Head into flavors from Bogota, Colombia at Papin’s Bites, street food from the beautiful South American country. Or, travel to Greece with Karv Kitchen with classic Greek cuisine with a chef-inspired twist. And you can’t forget wandering through the streets of Vietnam sampling foods at SaiGon Street Food. You and your boo will have traveled the globe in only a few hours without having to book a flight.
If you want a new twist on familiar foods, try WTF: What the Fry, a unique experience on the concept of loaded french fries—tater tots included! Oh and did I mention they have delicious salmon bites that will have your eyes closed as you savor each bite?
Got a sweet tooth? Well Chattahoochee Food Works doesn’t disappoint! From loval ice cream at Morelli’s, unique donuts at Mochinut, and fun cookie concepts at Munster Cravings, your sweet tooth will be satisfied.
Pros
- The variety of cuisines available ensure that both you and your boo will be able to find something you want
- Parking available on-site
- Indoor and outdoor seating available to help set the stage for a fun, romantic date
- Because of the seat availability, ladies feed free to try heels and wedges, dresses and other cute styles
- Drinks are also available at a number of locations, but there’s also a central bar
Cons
- If dining during the weekend, best to arrive earlier rather than later—the food hall can become a bit crowded at its peak
- Parking is limited, even with the parking garage available. Once the lot and garage are full, your options are slim.
- The vendors change—depending on popularity, I’ve seen certain cuisines come and go…
Tips and Recommendations
- Arrive early OR research when the Works is busiest and plan accordingly
- The Works also features fun events throughout the month so enhance your date
- Bring your appetite! The best way to experience Chattahoochee Food Works is to sample multiple foods. Several of the stalls feature small bites.
- Don’t feel like dating out? You can order and pick up at a few spots in this food hall and have a comfy date night in your living room.
Final Verdict
Atlanta is a command center for food halls and foodie experiences. Chattahoochee Food Works is one of the best, providing flavors, entertainment, and and overall good and relaxing experience. Recommended as a great first date or even a fun date night for the couples with more time put in.
- Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
