Enjoying a private getaway in a beautiful mountainside cottage in Clayton, GA, can include making delicious home-cooked meals together in your personal kitchenette room. However, if you spent the day hiking in the mountains, you might want to enjoy flavors that can only be found in the neighborhood. There’s nothing like immersing yourself in southern hospitality by visiting local restaurants, suggested by the friendly staff at Mountain Aire Cottages & Inn. As natives of the town, they list the best places, outside of their kitchenette rooms, to eat food fit for royalty. 

Top Spots to Dine in Clayton

1. The Rusty Bike Cafe

While there’s usually a wait to get a table at this hot spot, it’s worth every morsel of food that comes out of the kitchen. They offer an award-winning, all-day breakfast, complete with cheesy omelets, baked biscuits, southern ham, and chocolate chip pancakes. They also grill fantastic sandwiches and burgers that will hit anyone’s sweet spot. 

2. Clayton Pharmacy

For a quick visit back in time, visit this little pharmacy that has a hidden old-fashioned soda shop that you’d find in the 1950s. Share a milkshake or a soda with your sweetheart or enjoy an old-fashioned and delectably satisfying hot dog or banana split sundae. 

3. Fortify Kitchen & Bar

For a more urban feel, this restaurant will make any date or family night a lovely surprise. Using only the best ingredients from local farmers, this bistro sets itself apart from the regular mom and pop shops with fresh, surprising flavors, such as lamb or trout. 

4. Universal Joint

This is the ideal spot for those with a hankering for a good old-fashioned beer and burger at a local pub. During warmer weather, they open the patio for customers to enjoy their food outdoors and watch the town in action. With a filling kids’ menu, this is something the entire family can enjoy.

5. Fromage

From quiches to specialty cheeses by the pound, anything fresh and made daily is sold in this quaint establishment. If you find yourself struggling to finish your plate of assorted cheese, take it back to enjoy in the comfort of your personal cottage. 

Whether you want to visit all of the local hot spots to your heart’s content or enjoy a meal in a charming kitchenette room at Mountain Aire Cottages & Inn, Clayton, GA, is the town to visit. No matter how you want to spend your vacation up in the beautiful mountains, you can expect nothing but the highest standards of quality for an extremely reasonable price. Call (706) 782-9568 today or visit their website to learn more about their cottages with kitchenette rooms.