Your guide to good eats + sweet treats on the square in Athens

Whether you’re a North Alabama local or just passing through, the Athens square is a must visit. We stopped by to check out two of the town’s iconic spots.

Keep reading for all the details on these spots and other good eats on the square in Athens.

Wildwood Deli

Wildwood Deli is a small + charming restaurant on the square in Athens. This is the perfect spot for a laid-back lunch while exploring all downtown Athens has to offer. Their menu includes sandwiches, burgers, salads, craft beers and wine.Check out the details on Wildwood Deli below:

• Where: 113 Market St E, Athens, AL 35611
• Hours: Monday-Thursday 10:30AM-2PM I Friday 10:30AM-1:30PM, 5PM-8PM I Saturday 11AM-2:30PM I Sunday: CLOSED
• Food recommendations: BLT (add pimento cheese), Philly Cheesesteak, The Rachel, The Wild One, and The Club sandwich
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Kreme Delite

Kreme Delite is a nostalgic ice cream spot on the square in Athens. It has been an iconic Athens location since the 1950’s, and the menu has hardly changed over seven decades. Their menu includes ice cream cones, milkshakes, floats, sundaes, and a few food items.

Check out the details on Kreme Delite below:

• Where: 401 W Washington St, Athens, AL 35611
• Hours: Monday-Sunday 11AM-9PM
• Ice Cream recommendations: Chocolate and vanilla swirl ice cream cone, banana split sundae, and a butterscotch milkshake
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Other good eats on the square

The square has many other noteworthy restaurants to check out when you’re exploring downtown Athens. A few that we recommend checking out include:

• Ro’s Grill
• The Southern Table
• The Salty Cod
• Lil Mazzara’s
• Old Black Bear
• Village Pizza
• Lucia’s Cocina Mexicana

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