Local Green Atlanta

"Local Green opened on the edge of Vine City and is owned by Atlanta hip hop industry veteran Zachary “Big Zak” Wallace. The food truck-turned-restaurant offers vegan, vegetarian, and pescatarian dishes. Look for a quinoa and mixed greens salad named after former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms here and a vegan alternative to a pulled pork sandwich in the barbecue jackfruit slider. There’s also cauliflower and fish tacos, vegan pizza, and a shrimp burger topped with coleslaw, Sriracha mayo, and cilantro lime sauce." - Eater Staff

"Casual vegan and pescatarian restaurant, Local Green sits right on the edge of West End in Vine City, where it led  the health food movement in the former food desert. During lunch, you’ll find the small, brightly lit space full of AUC students and neighborhood regulars. The menu carries rapper-themed options like the Bubba Sparxx BBQ jackfruit sandwich that deliciously pulls off the taste and texture of pulled pork. And the salmon sliders with a citrusy herbal sauce is another satisfying item that makes this place a great go-to for groups with different diets. The smoothies get in on the fun too, with names like Cell Therapy and Kryptonite (shouts out to Goodie Mob and Big Boi). photo credit: Amy Sinclair Food Rundown photo credit: Local Green Bubba Sparxx Pulled BBQ Sandwich One of the best things on the menu, the BBQ jackfruit sandwich pulls off the flavor of pulled pork with the tender, saucy fruit. It’s topped with vegan slaw and crispy fried onions. Salmon Sliders The salmon is well-seasoned, moist, and doused in a citrusy herbal sauce. The sweet buns pull the sliders together nicely. Green Hit-O Lemonade This lemonade is worth a stop by itself, it’s so good. It’s infused with cilantro, which makes it super refreshing. Rappers Delight Salmon Philly This is a great philly. It’s a two-hander that’s packed with tender grilled salmon and topped with grilled peppers, onions, and a slathering of vegan mozzarella cheese." - Jacinta Howard

"Local Green is technically in Vine City, but it does hug the edge of West End (so don’t yell at us). When it arrived, it reignited a movement toward healthy eating in a food desert. A stop at the bright and busy counter-service joint is an easy choice for us when we need something quick and filling that won’t leave us feeling sluggish. Eat at the street-facing counter while showing appreciation for early 2000s Georgia rappers with dishes like the Bubba Sparxxx, packed with tangy BBQ jackfruit that pulls off the consistency of pulled pork. And for pescatarian friends, there’s non-vegan options on the menu, like the salmon sliders enhanced by a slightly sweet bun and citrusy herbal sauce. " - jacinta howard

"With a focus on healthy, fast-casual dishes, Local Green has become one of our go-tos off MLK. Though it’s largely used as a take-out spot, LGA does have a few tables and stools for those moments you just can’t wait to dig into the Rapper’s Delight ($15.99), a salmon philly packed with seasoned fish and topped with vegan mozzarella, peppers, onions, mushrooms, and a tangy secret sauce. Lately, though, we’ve been ordering the salmon philly quesadilla ($15.99), a hand-held treat filled with the same great toppings but almost none of the mess. " - demarco williams, nina reeder, jacinta howard

"Olu: “It’s pescatarian, with healthy options. It’s just a good spot in the community. I love the salmon philly [cheesesteak] and salmon tacos. They have great lemonade.”  WowGr8: “Yeah, the lemonade is pretty blessed.”  Olu: “It’s a Black-owned spot in the community that’s serving healthier options. A lot of times, we don’t really get a chance to have that.”  WowGr8: “There’s a lot of love for the city on the walls and stuff. Everybody’s real, and you’re probably going to know somebody in there. If you’re not from Atlanta, and you want something that feels authentic, Local Green is a good place to start.” " - jacinta howard