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Students meet at all hours of the day to grab a milkshake or feta cheese and fries at The Grill on College Avenue. Open 24/7, it's a downtown mainstay.

Late-night eateries

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Posted: 8/7/08

In college eating late is the norm when staying up to study or just hanging out with friends. Athens has a variety of late-night eateries, and whether you prefer burgers, pizza, chicken or vegetarian, there is something for everyone.

- Brittany Cofer

FIVE GUYS BURGERS AND FRIES

- For some of the best
hamburgers, hot dogs and fries in Athens visit Five Guys. While you wait for your food, you can munch on the
peanuts at your table.
- Open Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 a.m.; Sunday through Thursday 11 a.m to 10 p.m.
- 2 locations: College Avenue and East Broad Street
- www.fiveguys.com

THE GRILL

- Experience Athens through The Grill's burgers, sandwiches and milkshakes. This '50s-style diner is laid back and is open 24 hours every day.
- Located on College Avenue
- www.thegrillathensga.com

GUMBY'S

- If you're in the mood for pizza, wings, subs or salad, then this is your place. Try the famous Pokey Stix.
- Open every day from 11 a.m. to 3 a.m.
- Located on Baxter Street
- Delivery available
- www.gumbyspizza.com

JIMMY JOHN'S

- When you're craving food late at night but you don't want to tip the scale, try Jimmy John's. This shop offers an assortment of gourmet sandwiches at two convenient locations.
- Open every day from 11 a.m. to 3 a.m.
- Located on Baxter Street and East Clayton Street
- www.jimmyjohns.com

LITTLE ITALY

- After a late night, Little Italy is a great place to go for pizza, subs or salads. Served by the slice, the pizza has a sweet, tangy sauce, floppy crust and plenty of topping choices.
- Open Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to
2 a.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 a.m.

PITA PIT

- The Pita Pit is a healthy alternative when you're eating late. And delivery is available until 3 a.m. Monday through Saturday.
- Open Sunday 11 a.m. to midnight; Monday through Wednesday 10:30 a.m. to 3 a.m.; Thursday through Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 4 a.m.
- Located on North Jackson Street
- www.pitapit.com

RAISING CANE'S

- All items at Raising Cane's are cooked to order with the chicken fresh from the fryer. With all meals under $9, this is a place where you can eat late for little cost.
- Open Sunday through Wednesday 10:30 a.m. to midnight; Thursday through Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 3 a.m.
- Located on Baxter Street
- www.raisingcanes.com

WINGSTERS

- Conveniently located near the dorms, Wingsters offers a variety of American food,
from chicken tenders to
hamburgers.
- Open Monday through Wednesday 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.; Thursday and Friday 11 a.m. to 3 a.m.; Saturday noon to
3 a.m.; Sunday noon to 1 a.m.
- Located on Baxter Street
- Delivery available