Everybody’s got to eat, and few people work up an appetite quite like healthcare professionals. Whether you’re looking for comfort food to eat away some work stress or just a quick bite to energize you to the end of your graveyard shift, these nearby Atlanta eateries will keep you happy, full and — most importantly — get you back to the hospital on time for your shift.
California Pizza Kitchen
This chain eatery has been growing in popularity in the Atlanta area, and there is one within driving distance of hungry Northside Hospital nurses.
“Food was great! Hot and made to order,” customer Kelly Gilmore said in her Google review. “Ordered 2 of the lunch specials, which was a great deal. Also had their non-alcoholic drinks and I must say they were so refreshing. Staff was nice and accommodating definitely would return. Even though this is the mall location, they still provided excellent service.”
With an average 4.3 rating across 935 Goggle reviews, the California Pizza Kitchen at Lenox Square is a one-stop-shop for pizza lovers looking to modernize their meals. The pizzeria is only five miles from Northside Hospital Atlanta.
Sage Woodfire Tavern
Nurses often find themselves eating at odd times of day. While that often limits lunch options, Sage Woodfire Tavern offers American cuisine to Atlanta’s proverbial night owls.
In one of the nearly 2,000 reviews that earned this eatery a 4.1 rating on Google, Michelle Smith called Sage Woodfire Tavern a wonderful experience.
“What a wonderful brunch experience,” she said. “Went to celebrate a birthday and I’m so glad I picked this restaurant. Prompt seating (reserved in advance) amazing top notch service from our server Nicole, delicious food and $3.00 drink specials. Beautiful ambiance, plenty free parking, nice music, and clean bathrooms. I have visited this location for dinner many times but I think I prefer brunch. Pleasantly pleased and will most definitely return.”
Located at 4505 Ashford Dunwoody Road, just two miles from Northside Hospital Atlanta, the tavern is open 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, 5 p.m. to midnight on Thursday, 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sundays.
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
While a little further from the medical center than some of the other restaurants on this list, Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar offers a variety of eating experiences, ranging from their inexpensive “TV dinners” and lunch specials to the fanciful and delicious bison meatloaf.
With 231 reviews, the American eatery has earned a 4.3 rating on Google. Local eater Karl Ellis called the food tasty and excellent.
“Great atmosphere for food, drinks and/or the family!” he said. “We had the lunch combo soup / sandwich and bison burger. Both were excellent tasting!”
Better yet, when you are working those late night shifts, Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar is open until midnight seven days a week.
Local Expedition Wood Fired Grill
If time is not on your side, but you don’t want to waste the middle meal of the day on fast food, Local Expedition Wood Fired Grill is less than a mile from Northside Hospital Atlanta. The Atlanta eatery offers delicious wraps, healthy heaps of grilled vegetables and vegan friendly options worth taking a bite out of.
In one of the 294 reviews that helped it earn its 4.8 Google rating, user Nikki said that Local Expedition Wood Fired Grill earned her love.
“The service here is EXCELLENT The owner and all of his staff were very attentive & friendly,” she said. “The food was GREAT! The Street Corn is my fave! The Chicken Wrap was also really good, the chicken breast that they make is seasoned so well. The Dumplings, Smoked & Grilled Wings and the Grilled Pineapple Dessert are must try’s! They have a great outdoor patio and the craft tap sodas were so good. I love Local Expedition!”
One Atlanta man loved the experience enough to pop the question at the checkout counter. Perhaps that is enough said.
Blue Moon Pizza
At just 0.7 miles from Northside Hospital Atlanta, Blue Moon Pizza is a proverbial stone’s throw away from work and offers some of the best local pizza in the city.
With an average 4.4 rating across 904 Google reviews, the pizzeria is pulling in customers through pleasant experiences. Patron Yari Sofia is just one of many.
“Blue moon had been on my list for a while and it did not disappoint,” the review said. “The service was great (attentive), fast, and friendly. We had the garlic knots (the Marina sauce that accompanies it is fantastic, we kept the plate on the table after we finished them to use the leftover sauces for the pizza). The best and most surprising thing about this restaurant is that you can get half-half on any size pizza.”
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