"Atlanta’s weather can be all over the place, so we don’t have many entirely outdoor settings. And that’s why Larakin feels like it should be in some city closer to the Tropic of Cancer line. This all-day coffee and wine bar is a great place to pass a few hours, especially on those mild Atlanta days and warm evenings. A small vibrant cove of plants, bright red patio umbrellas, and string lights attract a steady crowd of pet owners on their way to Piedmont Park, Midtown workers, and curious passersby—noteworthy because of its location on a quiet, luxury condo-filled stretch of 12th. Wine by the bottle is the move here with a solid list of options that cover all the major wine regions, ranging from a $40 Australian bubbly to a $100 California red. The small menu leans more snacky, like tinned seafood, pillowy focaccia, and charcuterie. But it’s just enough to make you forget about a full meal, the amount of time that’s lapsed, and that your patient corgi underneath your table has already cycled through a few naps. photo credit: Sarah Newman photo credit: Sarah Newman photo credit: Sarah Newman Pause Unmute" - Nina Reeder