What to order at Bucket Shop Cafe

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Lemon pepper wings, burgers, draft beer
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Holding down Buckhead's late-night since 1982. Kitchen runs to 02:30; the bar carries the last half-hour.
CuisineBurgers
Price$$
NeighborhoodBuckhead
HoursMon-Sat 11:00-03:00, Sun 11:00-00:00
Open untilMon-Sat 11:00-03:00; Sun 11:00-00:00
The dishLemon pepper wings, burgers, draft beer
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Address: 3475 Lenox Rd NE Ste 220, Atlanta, GA 30326

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