Why Southern Feedstore Is the Best Food Hall in Atlanta

Atlanta has no shortage of food halls, but Southern Feedstore certainly stands in a league of its own.

This food hall is tucked inside East Atlanta Village, one of the city's most eclectic and culturally rich neighborhoods, and combines six independent kitchens, a full bar, and a packed live entertainment calendar under one roof.

It sits inside a century-old building on Glenwood Avenue that has been part of East Atlanta's fabric. Indeed, the name itself pays tribute to the original feed store that operated out of the space from the late 1920s through the 1940s, when the surrounding area was still a growing commercial hub. For nearly two decades after that, the building housed the Graveyard Tavern, a neighborhood staple that closed in 2020. Then, the same group behind Grant Park's The Beacon, Southern Feedstore opened in 2021 with a firm rule: no chain restaurants allowed, only independent, locally rooted vendors.

The Heart of EAV

East Atlanta Village, often called EAV by locals, is a neighborhood located about three miles southeast of downtown Atlanta along Flat Shoals and Glenwood Avenues.

EAV has evolved from a Civil War battlefield into one of Atlanta's greatest cultural pockets. The area was voted Best Neighborhood in the city by Creative Loafing readers twice, and it earned a spot on the National Register of Historic Places. With its colorful murals, indie music venues, and locally owned shops, EAV provides the perfect setting for a food hall that's all about community.

Southern Feedstore's Vendors

Woody's CheeseSteaks

One of Southern Feedstore's anchor vendors is Woody's CheeseSteaks, a name that has been part of Atlanta's food scene since 1975. The original location near Piedmont Park in Midtown built a devoted following over decades with its Philly-inspired cheesesteaks made from shaved and chopped certified Angus beef, served with sautéed onions and a choice of white American, provolone, or cheese whiz on a fresh roll.

The stall at Southern Feedstore carries a streamlined version of that menu, focusing on the classics (including their signature steak sandwich and cold-cut hoagies).

Pizza Brasiliana

For something you won't find at a typical food hall, Pizza Brasiliana brings wood-fired pies with Brazilian influence. Their crusts come out crispy and airy from the oven, and the toppings lean toward bold combinations rooted in Brazilian cuisine.

One of their standout options is the Portuguesa, which comes loaded with ham, green peppers, olives, bacon, onions, and hard-boiled eggs.

Buena Papa Fry Bar

Buena Papa Fry Bar has one of the most compelling origin stories of any vendor in the hall. Founded in 2021 in Raleigh, North Carolina, by husband-and-wife team James and Johanna Windon, the concept was born during the pandemic when they ran out of rice while making Johanna's traditional Colombian dish, bandeja paisa. They swapped in homemade French fries as the base, and the result was so good it became a business.

Buena Papa went on to earn a $400,000 deal with Robert Herjavec on ABC's Shark Tank and has since expanded to multiple locations.

The Southern Feedstore stall features loaded fries topped with globally inspired combinations like El Colombiano, with refried beans, chicharrón, chorizo, and guacamole.

Sinful Slidrz

Sinful Slidrz joined the food hall in 2024, bringing a New York-inspired concept with deep roots in Caribbean and Southern cooking. Born out of the Atlanta catering company Harlem Eatz, this stall focuses on never-processed sliders that go well beyond the typical burger.

Their menu includes options like slow-braised oxtail sliders topped with pepper jack cheese, grilled onions, and sweet fried plantains, as well as jerk chicken and low-country shrimp patties. Every slider is served on a toasted brioche bun, and the rotating specials keep regulars coming back to see what's new.

Buteco

No food hall experience at Southern Feedstore is complete without a stop at Buteco, the Brazilian-inspired bar and café that serves as the social anchor of the space. The name comes from the Portuguese word for a casual spot where drinks are served.

Buteco is the only vendor at Southern Feedstore that serves alcohol, offering cocktails like the classic Caipirinha alongside craft coffee drinks.

The Spun Cow Creamery

For dessert, The Spun Cow Creamery rounds out the Southern Feedstore lineup with scooped ice cream, milkshakes, cotton candy, and ice cream floats.

Their flavor list rotates but includes options like Georgia Peach, banana pudding, brownie batter, and cookie dough, along with cotton candy spun in-house in flavors like pink vanilla and blue raspberry.

Live Music and Events Every Week

What sets Southern Feedstore apart from other food halls in Atlanta is its entertainment calendar. Rather than being a place you visit just for a quick meal, Southern Feedstore doubles as a live music and events venue with programming nearly every night of the week.

On any given week, you might catch an open mic night hosted by Buteco Sounds, a funk band like KJ and the FunkMaysons, a comedy-and-karaoke combo, or a themed cultural celebration like a Brazilian Carnaval night with live music, capoeira, and dancers. There are also community-focused events like choir rehearsals and dance battles.

Besides, Southern Feedstore is open seven days a week starting at 11 a.m., which means you can stop in for a midday cheesesteak or a late-night slider run alike. Moreover, on Fridays and Saturdays, the hall stays open until 4 a.m., a rarity among Atlanta food halls.

As you can see, this is a place where vendors know their regulars, neighbors bump into each other, and the food reflects the diverse cultural mix that defines East Atlanta Village. So, if you're looking for the best food hall in Atlanta, visit Southern Feedstore. We're waiting for you!