Suwanee Sports Academy – Foodie Guide

Roughly 30 miles north of Atlanta is the humble city of Suwanee, Georgia. This city is known for its beautifully kept parks and fun-filled, crowd-pleasing events. Many traveling to the city, like you, are headed there to visit the Suwanee Sports Academy.

A sense of community can be felt throughout the city, particularly in the lively Town Center that is often described as a “front yard” for locals to gather. One aspect that helps build a sense of togetherness is food. Georgia has no shortage of great food either, and there are a ton of great dining options located near the Suwanee Sports Academy.

Cheeky Craft Cantina

Cheeky Craft Cantina is a trendy local chain that is a good option for those who only have a half hour to spare. It’s quick but still made from scratch, which is a win-win! It’s easy to get to Cheeky Craft Cantina as it’s only a six-minute drive from the Suwanee Sports Academy. But if you can’t make the trip out, you can order from the app DoorDash to have your meal delivered.

Being a taqueria, it makes sense to come in and order some of their tacos. No matter which taco you choose, you get the choice to have it on a soft flour, soft corn, or crispy corn tortilla. Lettuce cups are also available. A popular taco is the 3 Lil’ Piggies, which comes with braised pork belly, pulled pork, and crispy bacon. If you look at the menu and can’t decide, there are trio options that let you mix and match tacos too. And vegetarians don’t have to worry because there is a meat-free menu available upon request.

Of course, there’s more than just tacos at this taqueria. Other dishes include sandwiches, salads, and protein bowls. Prefer a fajita instead of a taco? You can find a fajita wrap in their sandwich section. Bowls come with your choice of protein, black beans, rice, shredded cheese, lettuce, and pico. You can further customize bowls with additional toppings.

Country Pepper

Country Pepper is just over two miles from the Suwanee Sports Academy and right down the road from Cheeky Craft Cantina. This family-owned eatery serves traditional Jamaican dishes. They are proud to be serving the Suwanee community as they’ve had roots in the city for over 15 years. Whether you love Caribbean food or are new to the cuisine, stop in for a warm welcome and a taste of Jamaica.

The Jamaican cuisine at Country Pepper is made from scratch with fresh ingredients. Due to the freshness and authenticity, their menu is on the smaller side but the dishes are made with a great deal of love and care. Most entrees are served with rice, beans, and cabbage. Three favorite go-to foods are jerk chicken, oxtails, and curry goat or chicken.

MoRi House

This contemporary Japanese restaurant, MoRi House, is where visitors to the Suwanee Sports Academy can go to enjoy sushi, sashimi, teriyaki, noodle dishes, and more.

At MoRi House, the menu offers a wide selection of Japanese dishes from both East and West styles. If you’re willing to put your trust in their expert chef, order the Sashimi Omakaze. What comes with this sashimi is the chef’s choice. Other than sushi and sashimi you can try one of their teriyaki dishes, fried rice, or noodle meal. Noodle dishes can be made with Yaki-Udon, white, buckwheat, ramen, or egg noodles.

Peking of Suwanee

Peking of Suwanee is across the street from MoRi House, which means it’s about a 10-minute drive from the Suwanee Sports Academy. This is a restaurant owned by the Wong family. They own numerous restaurants in the Atlanta area and brought their love for Chinese cuisine to Suwanee.

All of the dishes at Peking are made to order. You can either eat these fresh meals inside the elegantly decorated restaurant, order take-out, or get them delivered. Three of their most popular dishes are chicken with broccoli, braised chicken wings that are deep fried and tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce, and Triple Teriyaki, which comes with chicken, beef, and shrimp in a sweet teriyaki sauce alongside vegetables. Guests can find many staples from Hunan, Szechuan, and Cantonese cultures on the menu there.

Umaido

Does a big bowl of ramen sound like it would hit the spot? If so, we suggest taking the roughly seven-minute drive from the Suwanee Sports Academy to Umaido for fresh and flavorful ramen.

Grab a seat in this hip eatery either at a counter or a table and prepare for a bowl of ramen that is bursting with flavor. Spice enthusiasts can order either the spicy miso ramen or the ultra spicy ramen that comes in three varying levels of spice. For something on the sweeter side, try the honey miso ramen, which comes with a honey soybean paste, slices of roasted pork, sweet corn, seaweed, bean sprouts, a hard-boiled egg, peanut oil, scallions, and sesame in a tonkotsu broth. Add a side of edamame to your order and try a Japanese beer or sake.

Poetree Cafe

Poetree Cafe is less than three miles from the Suwanee Sports Academy. This quaint little eatery has a cozy and rustic atmosphere with deep brown wood walls, farmhouse decor, and plenty of plant life. The staff’s friendly customer service adds to the welcoming ambiance, and they want to make sure have the best experience.

At Poetree Cafe, patrons can enjoy authentic Korean food at great prices. The menu is broken up into a few sections. The first portion is filled with various donkatsu, which are fried cutlets. There is also tempura, noodle dishes, and rice options. Rice entrees include the kimchi fried rice, dukboki rice cakes, or kimbab, also known as a Korean rice roll. No matter what you decide to order, the food will be fresh and delicious.