East Lake’s
Gathering
Place.
Six local kitchens, a full-service bar, and an open park — a neighborhood place to meet friends, share a meal, and gather day after day.
1881 2nd Ave
Decatur, GA 30032
Experience
Vela Park.
Step inside for six kitchens, a full bar, and a wide-open park — come hungry, stay awhile.
Great Food.
Open Spaces.
Good Company.
Imagine a place where great food, green spaces and community come together. A place where families gather, friends reconnect and the neighborhood comes together for music, events and everyday moments. Welcome to Vela Park Food Works.
Explore the ParkOne Park, Many Ways to Gather
A building with six independent kitchens and a full-service bar, two outdoor containers, and a wide-open park — all on one block in the heart of East Lake.
The Building
Six independent kitchens and a full-service bar under one roof — with the bar opening straight out onto the park.
Two Outdoor Containers
Extra concepts and counters set right on the patio, blurring the line between inside and out.
The Park
A wide, open park for picnics, play, live music, and neighborhood events — the heart of Vela Park.
Six Local Kitchens
From wood-fired pizza and Southern fried chicken to fresh seafood, Latin and Mexican street food, North Carolina BBQ, and handcrafted desserts — six chef-driven concepts crafted for sharing and savoring, plus a full-service bar.
Always Something Happening
Live music on the patio, family movie nights, trivia, yoga in the park, and weekend watch parties — real moments that bring neighbors together.
