We Love Wednesdays: Buford Highway Flavors You’ve Got to Try
Midweek blues? Not in DeKalb. Around here, Wednesdays are for flavor-packed adventures—and nowhere delivers more global taste in one stretch than Buford Highway.
Welcome to We Love Wednesdays, our weekly celebration of what makes DeKalb delicious, diverse, and downright fun. This week, we’re taking a bite out of Buford Highway, the culinary crown jewel of metro Atlanta and a foodie haven you need to explore.
Where the World Comes to Eat
Buford Highway isn’t just a road—it’s a passport. Spanning Chamblee to Doraville and beyond, this vibrant corridor is home to over 1,000 immigrant-owned businesses. Whether you’re craving sizzling Korean barbecue, handmade Vietnamese pho, or authentic Mexican street tacos, you’ll find it here—served with a side of rich culture and warm community.
Must-Try Spots This Wednesday
Here are just a few local favorites that promise to spice up your Wednesday:
Lee’s Bakery – Vietnamese
A staple for bánh mì lovers, Lee’s Bakery has earned legendary status for their crispy, savory, and totally crave-worthy sandwiches. Pair it with their house-made pho for the perfect midweek pick-me-up.
El Rey del Taco – Mexican
Open late and always hopping, El Rey del Taco brings the heat with tacos al pastor, carne asada, and house-made salsas. Don’t skip the horchata—it’s the real deal.
LanZhou Ramen – Chinese
Watch the magic happen as noodles are hand-pulled before your eyes. Their spicy beef noodle soup is soul-soothing and Instagram-worthy.
Sweet Hut Bakery & Café – Pan-Asian Desserts
Cap off your night with milk tea, mochi donuts, or flaky egg tarts in a vibrant, cozy café that’s become a community favorite.
Why Wednesdays?
Because let’s face it—weekends get all the glory. We Love Wednesdays is your weekly reminder to explore the gems hiding in plain sight. Buford Highway’s global flavors are always worth the trip, but on Wednesdays, they taste a little sweeter. It’s the perfect midweek excuse to grab your foodie friends, skip cooking, and discover something new.
Share Your Plate!
Tried something incredible? Tag us at @DiscoverDeKalb and use #WeLoveWednesdays to be featured. Whether it’s your first dumpling or your tenth taco, we want to see your Buford Highway bites!