Eleven places with outdoor seating and a Lawrenceville address, 10 of them downtown around the courthouse square, plus Bruster's on Sugarloaf Parkway.
Last checked Oct. 6, 2026. Refreshed every three months.
Almost all of Lawrenceville’s outdoor dining is downtown, on the streets that ring the historic courthouse square: Crogan, Perry, Pike and Clayton. The one place on this list away from downtown is Bruster’s on Sugarloaf Parkway.
How we made this list. We started from OpenStreetMap records with a Lawrenceville address that are tagged with outdoor seating, the same data behind our local directory, and checked each place against its own website on Oct. 6, 2026. Bruster’s, The Peachtree Cafe and Universal Joint were added because their own websites mention outdoor seating, a patio or outdoor space. For the others, the outdoor seating comes from their OpenStreetMap record, and we say so below. Outdoor tables can close for weather or private events, so call ahead. The list is alphabetical. It is not a ranking or a recommendation, and nobody paid to be on it. Run one of these places? Write to us to correct your entry.
The list
| Name | Address | Hours as published | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder Creek Coffee | 233 E. Crogan St. | 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday to Friday; 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday; closed Sunday | 678-765-7985 |
| Bruster’s Real Ice Cream | 3380 Sugarloaf Parkway | Noon to 10 p.m. daily | 770-339-0303 |
| Foggy Bottom BBQ | 202 W. Crogan St. | 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday to Thursday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday | 678-878-3251 |
| Magazzino Delle Pizza | 137 S. Perry St., Suite A | Not posted on its site | Not posted on its site |
| McCray’s Tavern | 100 N. Perry St. | Its site blocked our check; call for hours | 770-407-6754 |
| Oyster Bay Seafood Cafe | 125 W. Crogan St. | 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday to Wednesday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday | 770-910-7521 |
| The Peachtree Cafe | 30 S. Clayton St., Suite 200 | 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily | 678-377-8745 |
| Reyna’s Espresso & Sweets | 137 W. Crogan St. | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday | Not posted on its site |
| Strange Taco Bar | 225 W. Crogan St. | Its site blocked our check; call for hours | 678-869-5220 |
| Universal Joint | 181 W. Pike St. | 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday to Thursday; 11 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday | 770-299-1898 |
| Village Burger | 137 S. Perry St., Suite B | 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday to Thursday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday | 678-373-1223 |
The places
Boulder Creek Coffee on East Crogan Street is a coffee shop open into the evening. Its OpenStreetMap record lists outdoor seating.
Bruster’s Real Ice Cream on Sugarloaf Parkway lists outdoor seating and a drive-thru on its location page, and makes its ice cream in the store.
Foggy Bottom BBQ is on the courthouse square and serves slow-smoked hickory barbecue. Its OpenStreetMap record lists outdoor seating.
Magazzino Delle Pizza on South Perry Street is a pizza restaurant whose OpenStreetMap record lists outdoor seating. Its site does not post hours or a phone number.
McCray’s Tavern on North Perry Street is a tavern whose OpenStreetMap record lists outdoor seating. Its website stopped our visit with a browser check, so the phone number comes from our directory record.
Oyster Bay Seafood Cafe on West Crogan Street is a family-owned Florida-style seafood restaurant. Its OpenStreetMap record lists outdoor seating.
The Peachtree Cafe on South Clayton Street serves breakfast and brunch every day. Its site mentions booth seating and an outdoor space, and it takes reservations.
Reyna’s Espresso & Sweets on West Crogan Street serves espresso drinks and sweets. Its OpenStreetMap record lists outdoor seating.
Strange Taco Bar on West Crogan Street is a taco restaurant whose OpenStreetMap record lists outdoor seating. Its website stopped our visit with a browser check, so the phone number comes from our directory record.
Universal Joint on West Pike Street, just off the square, describes a spacious covered patio with TVs outside and 16 rotating taps. It holds trivia on Thursdays at 7 p.m. and a chili cook-off each February.
Village Burger on South Perry Street is a burger restaurant whose OpenStreetMap record lists outdoor seating. It shares a building with Magazzino Delle Pizza.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is there outdoor seating in Lawrenceville?
Most of it is downtown around the courthouse square: Universal Joint has a covered patio on West Pike Street, and Foggy Bottom BBQ, Oyster Bay, Reyna’s and Strange Taco Bar on Crogan Street and Village Burger and Magazzino Delle Pizza on South Perry Street have outdoor seating.
Which Lawrenceville restaurant has a covered patio?
Universal Joint, 181 W. Pike St., says it has a spacious covered patio with TVs outside. It is open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday to Thursday and 11 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday.
Where can I eat outside for breakfast in Lawrenceville?
The Peachtree Cafe, 30 S. Clayton St., mentions outdoor space and serves breakfast 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Reyna’s Espresso & Sweets and Boulder Creek Coffee also have outdoor seating.
Is there outdoor seating for ice cream in Lawrenceville?
Bruster’s Real Ice Cream, 3380 Sugarloaf Parkway, lists outdoor seating and a drive-thru.
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