You unpacked the boxes — now here is where students at Kennesaw State University (Kennesaw, GA) actually eat, shop, bank, and hang out. Bookmark this for your first month.
Marlow's Tavern American tavern
Tavern burgers and fries at 745 Chastain Rd, directly across from main campus
Papi's Cuban Grill Cuban
Cuban sandwiches and rice plates on Chastain Rd, minutes from campus
Big Pie in the Sky Pizza
Man v. Food 30-inch pies and huge slices; Baker Rd, ~10 min from campus
Big Shanty Smokehouse BBQ
Longtime local smokehouse on Cherokee St, ~5 min; big portions, fair prices
Kuroshio Sushi Bar and Grille Sushi
Long-running sushi spot on Barrett Pkwy near Town Center, ~10 min
Honeysuckle Biscuits & Bakery Southern brunch
Downtown Kennesaw biscuit favorite on S Main St; weekend brunch lines, ~5 min
Publix (Barrett Parkway) Grocery
Nearest full grocery to main campus, ~5 min; another Publix on Wade Green Rd
CVS Pharmacy Pharmacy
Drive-thru pharmacy on Wade Green Rd, ~5 min north of campus
Target (Barrett Pkwy) Big box
Town Center area, ~10 min drive; dorm basics, groceries, pickup orders
Walmart Supercenter Big box
Cobb Pkwy near Barrett Pkwy, ~10-12 min; cheapest one-stop supply runs
Town Center at Cobb Mall
Indoor mall on Barrett Pkwy with department stores and food, ~5-10 min
Credit Union of Georgia Credit union
KSU financial-literacy partner; branches and ATMs around Kennesaw
Wells Fargo Bank
Branches and ATMs along Barrett Pkwy and Cobb Pkwy near Town Center
LGE Community Credit Union Credit union
Cobb County-based credit union with branches in Kennesaw and Marietta
Wellstar Urgent Care Urgent care
Walk-in clinics on Jiles Rd and Kennesaw Due West Rd, ~10 min from campus
Kennesaw Post Office (USPS) Post office
Closest full-service USPS, near downtown Kennesaw, ~5-10 min from campus
Kennesaw Branch, Cobb County Public Library Study spot
Free Wi-Fi and quiet study on Lewis St next to Swift-Cantrell Park
American Haircuts Barbershop
Well-known barbershop chain founded in Kennesaw; downtown location
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Outdoors
Free hiking, 20+ miles of trails, summit views of Atlanta; ~15 min south
Downtown Kennesaw & Southern Museum History
See The General locomotive; Depot Park events and restaurants, ~5 min
Swift-Cantrell Park Park
42-acre free park with skate park, fields, and community events, ~5 min
KSU Owls game day Sports
FBS football at Fifth Third Stadium on campus; cheap student tickets
Atlanta day trip Day trip
Midtown/downtown ~30 min via I-75; Braves at Truist Park ~20 min
Hand-checked August 2026. Hours and locations change — give places a quick look before you head out. Some links on this site earn us a commission at no cost to you.