The Open Door at Alley’s Ol’ Store–  This place oozes charm and authenticity. Built in 1925, the historic building served as the town’s general store, community center and post office for most of the 20^th Century. Renovated in 2008, it now houses The Open Door featuring delicious soups, sandwiches, salads and desserts plus great wines and beer.The pretty green storefront opens into a small friendly cafe with counter seating and tables. Outside dining is available on the front porch and on a large covered patio. There’s a boutique upstairs and groceries and convenience items available in the back. 8476 Old 441 South Lakemont, GA 30552 Phone:

Sunday Diner -For fluffy pancakes country cooking, and cakes; the Clayton Market for coffee, snacks, and home goods  36 Stave Ml Ste A Suite A, Clayton, GA 30525

 White Birch Provisions The bright, cozy shop invites you to hangout a bit with a cup of coffee and one of their house-made baked goods. Deeper into the storefront is a market with local products like pickles, snacks, and jams, as well as wines and nonalcoholic beverages. 60 E Savannah St Clayton, GA 30525

Fortify Pi–  their sister restaurant, is a pizza-lover’s dream with pies topped in myriad ways. The Newton, for example, features fig jam, prosciutto, goat cheese, mozzarella, and balsamic glaze, while tomato sauce, spinach, mushrooms, vegan burger crumbles, squash, and butternut squash top the Veggie pie. Wings, sandwiches, and salads round out the menu. 69 N Main St Suite A, Clayton, GA 30525

Fortify Kitchen and Bar– Offers New American cuisine made with locally-sourced ingredients. They work with farms including Carolina Mountain Trout, Hillside Orchard Farms for various fruits, and Ladybug Farm for herbs, among others. Dishes might include cornmeal and almond-crusted trout alongside Charleston Gold rice and quail with oyster dressing. 69 N Main StClayton, GA 30525

The Rusty Bike Cafe’-An all American grill owned and operated by Joel Johnson. The extensive menu of burgers, sandwiches and salads as well as a “served all day” award winning breakfast menu that is sure to satisfy all customers. Serving Coca Cola products and fresh ground Copper Creek Coffee. Open 7 days a week from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. 677 Highway 441 SClayton, GA 30525

Hush Café and Oyster Bar–They serve authentic Cuban food right there in downtown Clayton. They have amazing reviews by locals and tourists alike. 173 North Main St Clayton, GA 30525

Glen-Ella Springs Inn Restaurant– Nestled in the North Georgia Mountains, offers one of the finest dining experiences in the Southeast. As one of the most acclaimed Clarkesville, Georgia restaurants, Glen-Ella Springs Restaurant serves award-winning cuisine in a welcoming and elegant atmosphere. 1789 Bear Gap Rd Clarkesville, GA 30523

Dillard House Restaurant- You might expect just a meal, but it’s a true Southern culinary event that awaits you. Our menus consist of generous portions of homemade Southern dishes from recipes handed down over the years from Dillard House chefs and generations of Dillard family members. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served “family-style” every day of the year. 768 Franklin Street Dillard GA, 30537

 Coaches Bar And Grill– Good food, great service, sports and cold beer was the start of the idea for Coach’s. We wanted to create a place where anyone could come enjoy their favorite sport, have a cold drink and fresh food. While we have a full bar on one side, we also have a full dining room for those that prefer dinner without the crowd. Join us Fridays-Tuesdays for lunch and dinner, open from 11:30 am – 10:00 pm. We can’t wait to see you! And remember, relax it’s just a game! 677 US-441 , Clayton, GA

Oinkies BBQ- Oinkers is a BBQ restaurant located at 2353 Highway 441, Clayton, GA 30525, United States. It has a casual and cozy atmosphere and is wheelchair accessible. Oinkers serves comfort food, coffee, and tea.

 Universal Joint–We make everything in house and fresh daily! Known for our Burgers but we have a bit of everything! Dogs are welcome!Full bar with 17 draft beers. 109 N Main St Clayton, GA 30525

Rabon Bed and Breakfast– Our North Georgia Mountain Lodge features fresh, seasonal menus as well as delicious gourmet breakfasts served for our hotel guests in our award winning restaurant.

Mama G’s-Italian Restaurant- Mama G’s is a full service, Italian restaurant nestled in the Northeast Georgia mountains. With a spacious, pergola-covered deck, as well as a party room for up to 35 guests, we are the perfect place to host celebrations of all sorts. Feel free to call or come by anytime to discuss details of what we can do to make your event memorable! Our hours change with season, so we ask that you please call ahead to verify. 777 Hwy 441 South
Clayton, GA 30525

Currahee Brewing Company-Enjoy your experience in our 2000 sq. ft. German biergarten style tasting room and outdoor riverfront patio. We focus on European-inspired ales and lagers, and have cans and growlers to go. Enjoy a beer flight and bite to eat from our food truck, Mountain Fresh Grocery’s Catering Kitchen, open 7 days a week. Cheers! 93 W Savannah St Clayton, GA 3052

Manrique’s Mexican Food–  Fresh authentic Mexican Food!

The Clayton Café- We specialize in home-made, fresh, Southern cooking. Our veggies are locally grown, casseroles and desserts are made in-house. 50 N Main St Clayton, GA 30525

Ribeyes- the best steakhouse around. Everything on the menu is amazing!! The best Mom & Pop family run restaurant (Not like these chain steakhouses) you will not regret eating here!2955 J Warren Rd, Cornelia

 Main Street Chocolates– We are serving 24 flavors of super premium ice cream from the Ice Cream Club, including two non-dairy coconut-based ice cream flavors, sugar free and sorbet.  We also have a full line-up of delectable chocolate and caramel treats.  Please stop by and check out our new shop. 90 North Main Street Clayton, Georgia

Friends Clayton Grill–  (706) 782-0300. Menu Order Online. Take-Out/Delivery Options. delivery. take-out. Customers’ Favorites. philly cheesesteak. bacon bacon burger. chicken wings. 88 N. Main Street, Clayton, GA, United States, Georgia

Lydia’s Authentic Mexican Grill-

Come and enjoy the real authentic flavors of Mexico cooked by Mexicans and real ingredients! Our family-owned restaurant is dedicated to serving up the most delicious and flavorful food that Mexican cuisine has to offer. Our menu is filled with a variety of dishes that cater to everyone’s taste buds, and we pride ourselves on using fresh and high-quality ingredients to make every dish.

The Market Café- The Clayton Cafe offers Southern Homemade cooking, delicious desserts, breakfast, lunch, and dinner depending on day of the week. Catering & Event options offered on property or off. Bakery & Pastries items, Wine, Charcuterie, and retail items offered at the adjoining Market. We can put together meals for your group. We also specialize in large catering events. If you are having a wedding, birthday party, reunion, bridal shower, or for any occasion we can make the meal outstanding. Give us a call and we can help you make those plans.

The Clayton Soda Fountain & Pharmacy– has been a mainstay in downtown since 1947. Besides a full-service pharmacy to meet all your health and prescription needs – including drug compounding that is often difficult to find at other pharmacies – the Soda Fountain is the star attraction.

Like a step back in time, the Soda Fountain offers friendly counter service and table seating as well. The menu features a wide variety of sandwiches along with hot dogs and burgers that are among the best in town. And, of course, French fries and onion rings. There’s a full selection of Mayfield Ice Cream with banana splits, floats and delicious milk shakes in all flavors.

The Soda Fountain is also open for breakfast with all the traditional favorites as well.

There’s an assortment of gifts, greeting cards and toys too.