Classes have been over for about two weeks now, and I’m already considering hopping in the car with an ice-filled cooler to stock up on my Athens favorites to bring home to Cincinnati with me. Nothing, and I mean nothing, compares to Athens food. I don’t just want a chicken ‘n waffle sandwich right now, I need one. If you aren’t missing Athens eateries yet, here’s 10 to spark your tastebuds:

1. Big Mamma’s

Athens Eats

Photo courtesy of athensohio.com

When talking to some friends about what foods they were missing most, Big Mamma’s was the overwhelming response. Why? Because Big Mamma’s is the Holy Grail of burritos, of course.

2. DP Dough

Athens Eats

Photo courtesy of bizjournals.com

You can’t find a better calzone anywhere. Also, cheesy bacon tots. That’s all.

3. Union Street Diner

Athens Eats

Photo courtesy of anotherfoodcritic.wordpress.com

Amazing shakes, yummy burgers and sandwiches, and bomb-ass breakfast food. Also, their deep-fried Oreos are everything. Nothing beats going to USD at 1 AM with your best friends for good food and good company.

4. Ginger

Athens Eats

Photo courtesy of athensohio.com

I might have tears in my eyes for this one. So #blessed for whatever soul decided it was a good idea to make a Chipotle-style Chinese restaurant. Not #blessed that Ginger isn’t a chain, because I have to wait until August to eat lo mein bowls and shrimp tempura rolls. Until we meet again.

5. Bagel Street Deli

Athens Eats

Photo by Karina Sabato

There’s no other restaurant I could ever eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and not cringe. Dreaming of the day I can be back on the bricks again eating BSD in the sunshine.

6. Popcorn from The Crystal

Athens Eats

Photo courtesy of pinterest.com

Alright, this isn’t exactly an Athens delicacy, but nothing quite hits the spot like popcorn from Stal after a few vodka Sprites. You know you miss it.

7. Wings Over

Athens Eats

Photo courtesy of flickr.com

There’s nothing like being two elbows deep in wings with buffalo sauce all over your face, watching the horse cops and drunk humans make their way down Court Street. Ah, memories.

8. Uptown Grill

Athens Eats

Photo courtesy of realblaketan.wordpress.com

I would do questionable things for a chicken ‘n waffle sandwich right now.

9. Courtside Pizza

Athens Eats

Photo courtesy of anotherfoodcritic.wordpress.com

There is nothing more painful than paying more than 50¢ for a slice of pizza. Slice night, I miss you.

10. Casa Nueva

Athens Eats

Courtesy of thisohiolife.com

My tastebuds are crying for Casa. Margarita pitchers, and 7-layer dip, and build-your-own quesadillas, oh my! Other Mexican restaurants just don’t compare.

Someone get me back to Athens, ASAP.