5 Sweet Spots in Atlanta’s Virginia-Highland Neighborhood
Photos courtesy of Murphy's and Paolo's Gelato Italiana
Atlanta’s food scene has come a long way in the past few decades, namely in thanks to an influx of diverse citizens and industry. The city has gone both gourmet and global, incorporating as well as starting food trends.
The former streetcar suburb Virginia-Highland has blossomed into one of Atlanta’s most acclaimed neighborhoods, notably for its walkability, quaint early 20th-century architecture and array of top-notch restaurants. Hit up these sweet spots next time you find yourself inside the perimeter. If you’ve got the right stomach, you can easily knock them out in a few hours.
1. Murphy’s
Murphy’s originated as a bakery in the early 1980s and has since expanded to include weekday lunch, dinner and some of the best weekend brunch in the city. The aroma of whatever’s baking often overflows into the dining area, leaving expectant chocolate chip muffins, sweet cornbread biscuits and colossal cinnamon rolls to overpower what’s already on the table.
2. Paolo’s Gelato Italiano
Photo: Paolo’s Gelato Italiano
Opened in 2000, this old-school Italian spot boasts a rotation exceeding 60 flavors spanning from classics like stracciatella and pistachio to more adventurous, floral notes such as violet and jasmine (pictured). Paolo’s range of indulgences also includes Italian coffee, cookies and a customizable array of cannoli shells, filled to order.
3. Cacao Cafe
