By Isadora Pennington

Lunch is probably my favorite meal of the day. Maybe it’s because I love bread so much (I do) or Happy Little Sammich - by Isadora Penningtonmaybe it’s because I’m always in a hurry (I am), but regardless of the reason why, I have a special place in my heart for sandwiches.

There’s something special about getting lunch, and it’s different from dinner or brunch or other meals out. My years working in the service industry taught me that midday during the work week is one of the best times to go out and have a quiet, peaceful meal in the city. Kids are in school most of the time, and only intowners are present at some of the busier spots around town, which is perfect for someone like myself who often likes to eat alone, reading a book or flipping through a newspaper.

This month, I set out to eat and photograph some of my favorite local fast lunches.

Lotta Fruitta
Lotta Fruitta
Queso Quartet – $6.25
590 Auburn Ave. NE, Atlanta, 30312
lottafruitta.com  (404) 588-0857
Hi-Five Diner
Hi-Five Diner
Sourdough Grilled Cheese – $7.50
903 Peachtree St.,Atlanta, 30309
hifivediner.com   (404) 347-3335
Dave's Cosmic Subs
Dave’s Cosmic Subs
Dave’s Original Garden Burger – $5.99
1540 N Decatur Rd., Atlanta, 30307
davescosmicsubs.com   (404) 373-6250
Victory Sandwich Bar
Victory Sandwich Bar
Mile High Club – $4
913 Bernina Ave. NE, Atlanta, 30307
vicsandwich.com   (404) 963-1742
Delia's Chicken Sausage Stand
Delia’s Chicken Sausage Stand
Chicken Sliders – $4.99
881 Marietta St. NW, Atlanta, 30318
thesausagestand.com   (404) 254-0408

Isadora Pennington is a freelance writer and photographer based in Atlanta. She is the editor of Sketchbook by Rough Draft, a weekly Arts newsletter.

2 replies on “Grab a fast lunch Intown that isn’t fast food”

  1. Isadora! I enjoy your writing (and photography!), but what a horrible headline for an article singing the praises of local eateries. I hope you didn’t scare off visitors (or locals) who are “scanners” of articles, because they’re going to miss out on some amazing lunches. Hi-Five, Victory and Delia’s are favorites of mine…great calls!

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