The Grocery Store You Can Bike To
By Jenny Gallucci, Board Member
One of my favorite things about Athens is the fact that I can cross most of town in 15 minutes.
Athens offers a vibrant music and art scene, a bounty of local restaurants and foods, top-notch brews, and a little bit of something for everyone. It’s got everything - all in a smaller city of just over 100,000 people. A lot of the things that make Athens great are central to downtown and accessible by foot or by bike.
Every year I look forward to fall days strolling through town, admiring the stunning yellow gingko trees, walking to my favorite bar in Normaltown, and of course biking to my favorite local grocery store—a short 7 minutes away from my apartment.
The Daily Groceries Co-op originally took the place of a Bell’s which was located at 197 Prince Avenue. When that Bell’s closed its doors permanently in 1992, Daily opened theirs. Since then, Daily has remained incredibly resilient, offering a unique and essential service to many Athenians.
The Daily Groceries Co-op is committed to offering a variety of transportation options to make the shop the most accessible it can be. Daily invites you to walk right up to the big apple hanging over the front door, stop-by on your bike, or drive up to the side door.
Plus, it’s the only grocery store in Athens that offers bike benefits!
As many large grocery chains have come to be characterized by sprawling (and often dangerous) parking lots, Daily offers blocks of scenic neighborhood parking. The chains buy up locations just off major roads or highways, Daily is located on the edge of downtown - in a convenient but not overly bustling area. The seemingly endless aisles that turn grocery shopping into a maze are simplified at Daily, you can always find what you need within minutes.
If you’re looking for a grocery store that’s a short bike ride away, a regular in-and-out pit stop on your way home from work, and the go-to place to pick up some basics - Daily is the place for you.
Bike Daily! Eat Daily!