There are a few foods that will always have Atlanta’s heart, and chicken wings are high on the list. In the event you’re looking for drums and flats that never fail, Wing Factory literally delivers (and offers pickup). Wing Factory separates the flavors into three main categories for easy ordering: Buffalo-Style, Tame But Yummy, and Hot And Flavorful. The middle territory is where you’ll find classics like lemon pepper (any true Atlantan knows that lemon pepper is a standard), as well as funkier flavors like mac and cheese. Snag a large Coke and some snacks, too.

In the South, you can’t beat Cajun food. Crawfish Shack offers up perfectly-spiced seafood at a reasonable price, whether you’re craving crawfish, grouper, snapper, catfish, or shrimp. Throw in hush puppies, fresh sides like Cajun corn on the cob or mac and cheese, and a cold Coke — and take-home dinner becomes a night on the bayou. Try the snackable fried platters of soft-shell crab or alligator, and make sure you get enough to share.

One of the first food trucks to hit the streets of Atlanta, Yumbii brought some of the best fusion tacos and seriously amazing fries to hungry customers all around town. Today, they’re in Toco Hills and Brookwood Hills and taking your takeout orders by phone, online, or through their mobile app. There’s plenty on the menu to love, including wings, a Philly sandwich, and even burritos. Pro tip? Go for the two-taco combo, which comes with fries and a Coke.

Started just over 10 years ago during the revitalization of downtown Atlanta’s iconic Sweet Auburn Curb Market, Grindhouse went from a burger stand to a multi-location chain that’s consistently served one of the best burgers in town. Pick one of four protein options, and add your own fixings. Or if you’d rather let them handle the setup, choose one of eight burger styles; The Cowboy automatically comes with cheddar cheese, applewood bacon, a crispy Vidalia onion ring, and BBQ sauce.

You can never get enough barbecue in Atlanta, especially when it’s as good as what’s served up at DBA. Go for the pulled chicken sandwich, or smoked pulled pork “Archie Bunker” on Texas toast, and you can consider the bar for BBQ raised forever. But if you really want an idea of how seriously DBA takes their taste and quality? Order the house-cured pastrami and thank us later.

“Sliders” is probably not a strong-enough word to describe the small-but-mighty sandwiches served at Victory. This Inman Park hangout established itself almost a decade ago for packing a powerful flavor punch in affordable hand-held sammies that are fancier and tastier than you’d think. Try the Victory at Sea sandwich, which incorporates white anchovies (just trust us) with lemon mayonnaise and frisee lettuce between fresh bread slices. Otherwise, opt for a seriously satisfying smoked pork sando with slaw and Carolina BBQ sauce called the Boss Hog, or an upgraded ham and cheese — with prosciutto, mozzarella, sliced apple, arugula, and balsamic reduction — playfully called the Hambo.

Very few dumpling havens are as famously great as Gu’s, which held court on Buford Highway for years and finally moved closer to city-dwellers via its Krog Street Market stall. The water-boiled Zhong-style dumplings in the form of chicken, pork, or veggie, are so delicate they quite literally melt in your mouth. Gu’s is the ultimate family style choice: Order a little bit of everything, and you’ll be in variety heaven for days.

Chefs Todd Richards and Joshua Lee have been perfecting meats since long before this slow-smoked sanctuary opened near East Lake. For brisket, get your order in early, as this perfect slab of beef tends to sell out by dinnertime. Still, there’s plenty to love if you miss the brisket — like whole and half-slabs of ribs, half-chickens and whole wings, and more comfort food by the pound.

Muchacho is a friendly place for morning and midday bites. Breakfast tacos are $4.50 and under, from the vegetarian Reggae with egg, crispy potatoes, and pico; to the slow-braised beef short rib Barbacoa. All tacos are served on house-made corn or flour tortillas, and their side options don’t disappoint. Think thick-sliced avocado toast, side orders of chips and salsa, and daily baked cookies including oatmeal raisin, chocolate chunk, and double espresso.