Downtown Dahlonega has 27 restaurants, cafés, pubs and sweet shops within a short walk of the Gold Museum on the Public Square. Search by cuisine or street below, tap an address for directions, or call ahead. Hours change with the seasons, so confirm before you go. Parking around the Square is free, with about 300 spaces.
Nighthawk Tavern
Tavern on the square serving tacos, pizzas and wings with cocktails, local beer, mead and spirits.
Bourbon Street Grille
New Orleans-style restaurant on the north side of the square with a full-service bar and weekend brunch (Sat-Sun 9am-2pm per its site).
Paul Thomas Chocolates
Family-owned chocolate shop on the square selling handmade chocolates and copper-kettle caramels.
19 Degrees North Seafood & Grill
Seafood and grill restaurant with a Southern-coast theme, just off the square; takes online reservations and offers catering.
The Fudge Factory
Candy shop on the square since 1982 making fudge, hand-dipped chocolates, pralines and brittles.
The Dahlonega Social
Coffee shop on the square serving locally roasted coffee, matcha, smoothies, chai, pastries, light bites and wine.
The Picnic Cafe & Dessertery
Cafe and dessert shop on the square, opened in 2001 as The Dahlonega Dessertery, serving simple Southern food made daily.
Gustavo's Pizza
Pizza and Italian restaurant on the south side of the square; offers catering and party bookings.
Connie's Ice Cream & Sandwich Shop
Ice cream parlor and sandwich shop on the square with sandwiches, salads, hot dogs and burgers alongside ice cream.
Kilwins Dahlonega
Kilwins franchise shop selling chocolate, ice cream and confections on the south side of the square.
Spirits Tavern
Tavern known for burgers, with a bar, in the 19 East Main Street building just off the square.
Underground Dahlonega
Tap room and grill on the south side of the square (the CVB lists it as Underground Tap and Grille); open until midnight or later.
Shenanigans Irish Pub
Irish pub a block off the square with pub, late-night and brunch menus.
Zen Ramen & Bento
Ramen and bento restaurant, the Dahlonega branch of the Zen Ramen & Sushi Burrito group.
Canopy + the Roots
Coffee house serving locally roasted coffee, with a yoga studio upstairs and a downstairs listening room for live music and comedy.
North Georgia BBQ
Barbecue restaurant on East Main Street; the business also operates in Cleveland, GA.
The Smith House (restaurant)
Family-style Southern dining in a family-run historic inn that also has lodging and a country store; open to visitors since 1899 per its site.
Pueblos Mexican Cuisine
Mexican restaurant on East Main Street with outdoor seating, vegetarian-friendly dishes and catering.
Jethro's Coffee & Public House
Coffee shop and public house on North Grove Street with its own house blend and online ordering.
El Jimador
Mexican restaurant on West Main Street.
Grapevine's Italian Restaurant
Casual Italian restaurant on North Grove Street.
7Pie Pizzeria + Bar
Pizzeria and bar on North Grove Street making scratch-made pizza, plus sandwiches and chicken tenders.
Gold Rush Spirits
Package store selling beer, wine and spirits.
Blue 42 Market
Small market selling goods from local farms and makers; OSM tags it as a cafe and its site also calls it a military museum outpost.
Bronco's
Western-themed restaurant ("Let's Rodeo"); its site lists Dahlonega as a newly opened second location after Hiawassee.
Chef Paco's
Restaurant just off the square blending French and Italian cooking with Mexican heritage, led by chef Francisco "Paco" Rebollar; offers catering.
Coffee Break
Coffee and tea shop on West Main Street set among antiques and garden landscaping.
Listings are compiled from OpenStreetMap, the Dahlonega Downtown Development Authority and the businesses’ own websites. Hours change seasonally, so please confirm with the business before you go. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
Want opinions as well as listings? Read our best restaurants downtown, where locals eat and coffee shop guides.