Piedmont Park is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in Atlanta.

1. Piedmont Park

9.5
400 Park Dr NE (Piedmont Ave. NE), Atlanta, GA
Park · Piedmont Park · 298 tips and reviews

SHIИGØ B.SHIИGØ BRØWИ: I love coming here on a sunny Sunday! Bring your dog out for a walk and enjoy the people watching!

Chad K.Chad Kagen: A wonderful place to study, read a novel or people watch. Wine and hors d'oeuvres picnics wouldn't be such a bad idea either.

Erin J.Erin James: Best place to exercise, soak up some sun or just people watch.

Centennial Olympic Park is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in Atlanta.

2. Centennial Olympic Park

9.2
285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW (Marietta St), Atlanta, GA
Park · Downtown Atlanta · 210 tips and reviews

Michael O.Michael O: Great outdoor place to people watch!

Savannah R.Savannah Reuter: Great place to people watch

michelle <3michelle <3: People watching and fountains

Atlantic Station is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in Atlanta.

3. Atlantic Station

8.5
17th St NW (Market St NW), Atlanta, GA
Shopping Plaza · Atlantic Station · 137 tips and reviews

Al M.Al Mac: One of the best places in the city to grab a bite and people watch.

Darne R.Darne Ridgley: Great place to shop, grab a bite, watch a movie, or just do some people watching.

Adebayo A.Adebayo Agbabiaka: Best place in Atlanta all around shopping and relaxation.

Starbucks is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in Atlanta.

4. Starbucks

8.0
1544 Piedmont Rd NE (Monroe Dr NE), Atlanta, GA
Coffee Shop · Piedmont Heights · 46 tips and reviews

Dan H.Dan H: Where people watchers all get together for some coffee. ;-)

Michael S.Michael Stamps: Great place to people watch

Donnie D.Donnie Davis: Always a great place to coffee, chat and people watch.

Lenox Square is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in Atlanta.

5. Lenox Square

8.3
3393 Peachtree Rd NE (at Lenox Rd NE), Atlanta, GA
Shopping Mall · Lenox · 249 tips and reviews

Britton E.Britton Edwards: Great place to shop, eat and people watch! Valet service available.

JackieJackie: The people watching alone is worth the trip, when you have the wherewithal to hold back your *sighs*

Heather C.Heather Cocco: Get ready for some serious people watching.

Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in Atlanta.

6. Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall

9.0
684 John Wesley Dobbs Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · Old Fourth Ward · 41 tips and reviews

ed p.ed peterson: Best people watching on the beltline !

LaTonya L.LaTonya Lloyd: Really nice people! I stopped in to get out of the rain storm and have drink...Nick offered me towels, popcorn, pork rinds, and great service!

AJCAJC: Try the shellfish roast served in a cast iron skillet with peel and eat shrimp, mussels, lamb sausage, cabbage, potatoes and grilled bread. Read more.

Krog Street Market is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in Atlanta.

7. Krog Street Market

9.3
99 Krog St NE, Atlanta, GA
Market · Inman Park · 72 tips and reviews

Damian D.Damian Denson: My fave spot for drinks and people watching. Hardly any place has the same operating hours within though. I also wish the sparkling water fountain was stronger. Tastes flat to me.

JENNIFER C.JENNIFER Cook: Great people watching, just like an outdoor free standing market, but indoors.

Alexandre M.Alexandre Munhoz: Hard to choose where to eat! So many great options!

Little 5 Points Pizza is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in Atlanta.

8. Little 5 Points Pizza

7.7
422 Seminole Ave NE (at Five Point), Atlanta, GA
Pizzeria · Little Five Points · 55 tips and reviews

Tatiana G.Tatiana Greenhill: Pizza & beer & people watching wit the boys is a must!

Tyler L.Tyler Lynch: Comparable to Fellini's Pizza in style & menu, but much better! No frills here, great people watching!

Damian B.Damian Bayona: A decent slice but it's the outdoor seating and people watching that makes this place worth visiting.

Caribou Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in Atlanta.

9. Caribou Coffee

8.0
1000 Piedmont Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA
Coffee Shop · Midtown · 62 tips and reviews

Rebecca M.Rebecca Manger: Great place to sip coffee, chillax, and people watch ;)

Corey B.Corey Boone: Super fun place to do homework and people watch. Grab an iced Green Tea and a seat outside for hours of funfilled "midtowning".

Tony L.Tony Lee: Love this place in ATL. Like their ice green tea a lot.

George's Bar & Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in Atlanta.

10. George's Bar & Restaurant

8.1
1041 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Burger Joint · Virginia Highland · 35 tips and reviews

AtlantaAtlanta: George's burgers are a staple of Va-Hi. Their no-frills vibe is welcomed in the era of boutique burgers. There's a reason they've been around since 1961! Sit on the patio, order a brew & people watch. Read more.

Diana B.Diana Baldwin: Good burgers, and even better people watching if you sit outside.

Jason D.Jason Dominy: One of the best burgers in Atlanta on a great wheat bun.

Savage Pizza is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in Atlanta.

11. Savage Pizza

8.8
484 Moreland Ave NE (btw Mansfield Ave NE & Euclid Ave NE), Atlanta, GA
Pizzeria · Little Five Points · 62 tips and reviews

Talia D.Talia Day: I love the calzones here more than the pizza great people watching from the patio too and badass comic inspired decor.

Kathryn K.Kathryn Kolencik: Mediterranean on whole wheat...no mushrooms, add spinach. Amazing white sauce!!

Jonathan C.Jonathan Ciak: Go to Savage Pizza and sit on the patio!

Fountain of Rings is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in Atlanta.

12. Fountain of Rings

8.3
Centennial Olympic Park, Atlanta, GA
Fountain · Downtown Atlanta · 19 tips and reviews

Louis M.Louis Metcalf: Kids love it. We have a blast every time we come down to play in the fountain.

Karina F.Karina Freire: Nice place to take pictures

Johnny J.Johnny J.: Its great to come down on a hot day & at night the fountain glows

The Flying Biscuit Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in Atlanta.

13. The Flying Biscuit Cafe

8.5
1001 Piedmont Ave NE (10th St), Atlanta, GA
Breakfast Spot · Midtown · 180 tips and reviews

Tyler L.Tyler Lynch: {@fbcafe} Marlon was an excellent server this morning & my breakfast was a fresh delight! Great people watching as well. Can we put the children on leashes though?!

Craig R.Craig R: Weekend brunch wait can be an hour, either get there before church is out or grab a coffee and people watch on this interesting corner.

Meghan M.Meghan McGee: Yummy breakfast food. Their biscuits are delicious.

Ponce City Market is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in Atlanta.

14. Ponce City Market

9.3
675 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Market · Old Fourth Ward · 106 tips and reviews

Christine H.Christine Ha: Cool place to eat, drink, people watch, and shop. A cross between outdoor mall, boutiques, and food hall ☕️🛍

Megan G.Megan Gilbride: Very cool place with lots to do, shopping, eating, connected to the beltway walking trail

ScoutmobScoutmob: Once upon a long long time ago, there was amusement park in the valley around "Ponce de Leon Springs" (which is now buried under City Hall East). They called it "the Coney Island of Atlanta".

Joe's East Atlanta Coffee Shop is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in Atlanta.

15. Joe's East Atlanta Coffee Shop

8.4
510 Flat Shoals Ave SE (at Glenwood Ave SE), Atlanta, GA
Coffee Shop · East Atlanta Village · 51 tips and reviews

BRINK MagazineBRINK Magazine: Great people watching? Check. Nice atmosphere? Check. Cold brewed iced coffee? Check! Grab the cold brewed iced coffee and satisfy your coffee loving pallet. brinkmagonline.com

Molly J.Molly Jones: i LOVE this coffee shop. Great place to get some work done!!

Susan B.Susan Barry: Stir your coffee with the non-disposable knives on the condiment bar to avoid adding trash to the landfill.