Downtown Ellijay
Dining
Downtown Ellijay offers a small-town dining scene with cafés, casual restaurants, local favorites, dessert shops, breweries, and walkable places to meet friends or take guests.
Back Porch Bistro
Downtown spot with sandwiches, paninis, soups, salads, vegetarian and gluten-free options. A neighborhood favorite for lunch.
Address: 128 North Main St, Suite B, Ellijay, GA 30540
Phone: 706-636-1111
Cajun Depot Grill
Cajun and Creole-style restaurant near the old railroad station. Lunch and dinner with Southern Louisiana-inspired dishes in a casual setting.
Address: 67 Depot Street, Suite 101, Ellijay, GA 30534
Phone: 706-276-1676
Cantaberry Restaurant
Homemade soups, gourmet sandwiches, fresh salads, and desserts. Known for tomato basil soup and chicken salad. A downtown Ellijay staple.
Address: 5 Southside Square, Ellijay, GA 30540
Phone: 706-636-4663
Cartecay River Brew & Kitchen
10-barrel craft brewery with food, craft beer, and cocktails. Pet-friendly with a casual riverside atmosphere.
Address: 26 River Terrace, Ellijay, GA 30540
Phone: 706-273-2728
Cartecay River Pizza Company
Local wood-fired pizza restaurant with dine-in and takeout options — a solid family-friendly choice in the Ellijay area.
Address: 2400 Hwy 52 E, Ellijay, GA 30540
Phone: 706-972-7791
Corner Stone Cafe
Downtown breakfast and lunch with American country-Southern cooking in the morning and Vietnamese cuisine available as well. An Ellijay original.
Address: 76 North Main Street, Ellijay, GA 30540
Phone: 706-636-2230
Das Kaffee Haus
Coffee shop and bakery on the downtown square with espresso drinks, tea, frappes, snacks, and local merchandise. A great starting point for a downtown morning.
Address: 2 N Side Square, Ellijay, GA 30540
Phone: 706-299-4062
Bavarian Chocolatier and Fudge Shop
Downtown sweets shop with fudge, chocolates, treats, popcorn, beef jerky, and more. A fun stop for visitors and a reliable source for gifts and indulgences.
Address: 4 Northside Square, Ellijay, GA 30540
Phone: 706-610-2010
Looking for Wineries & Breweries?
Several wineries, tasting rooms, hard cideries, and craft breweries are also in or near downtown Ellijay.See the full wine & craft beverage guide →
Restaurant hours, menus, and availability may change. Please confirm directly with each restaurant before visiting. Walnut Mountain POA is not affiliated with any of the restaurants or businesses listed on this page.