Best breakfast in Atlanta

79 people recommend, 8 warn against itvia r/Atlanta, r/AtlantaFood

Most commenters recommend Homegrown for breakfast, and many single out the comfy chicken biscuit, a chicken biscuit under gravy, as the dish to order. Diners say the food is tasty, and a couple call it budget-friendly. Several commenters mention long lines and waits, especially in the morning, though one says the wait is worth it and another says the line moves quickly. Two commenters are less enthusiastic: one visited recently and was disappointed, and another ranks Buttermilk Kitchen above it.

Reynoldstown

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Ria's Bluebird in Grant Park is a breakfast and brunch cafe that many people single out for its pancakes, and a few call it their favorite breakfast spot. One diner also praises the coffee and biscuits, and one points out that it opens at 9. Waits are the main caveat: many mention long waits, a couple point to weekend waits, and one calls the space tiny. A couple of commenters suggest going on a weekday or a Friday to ease the wait, while one says it is good but not worth the usual wait.

Grant Park

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Commenters recommend it, and many suggest it for breakfast or brunch. A couple of commenters call the food very good or delicious, and one commenter singles out the PBLT and suggests adding an egg. A couple describe the atmosphere as calm or chill, and one person lists it among their favorite spots.

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Folk Art is a brunch spot with its original location on North Highland in Inman Park and a second location in Decatur; those who name a location mean Inman Park. Many people recommend it, and a couple describe the atmosphere as calm or chill. One diner praises the patio and says it suits kids. Two people warn about long lines, one of them on weekends. Not everyone agrees: three say the food is poor or that they never had a good meal there, and one found it decent.

Inman Park

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Delbar is a brunch spot that many diners recommend. It has Inman Park and Buckhead locations, and most who name one mean Inman Park. One diner who went to the Inman Park location after a long wait elsewhere says it was amazing. One diner feels its brunch board is the top pick, and another calls its Persian brunch amazing. A couple of diners say you can leave without having eaten eggs, a couple suggest reserving ahead, and one warns it may be packed at weekend brunch.

Inman Park

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Many people recommend Bread and Butterfly for brunch, and many name its Inman Park cafe specifically. One diner praises its beautiful garden-style plates, while another says the feel is Parisian and the food is very good. One diner calls it a favorite brunch spot and had the avocado toast and a prosciutto-and-cheese croissant. A couple of people point to crowds: one suggests arriving early, and the other suggests a nearby backup if it gets too busy.

Inman Park

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Many people recommend Petit Chou for breakfast, and one diner says its poached eggs with crispy bacon rank among their favorite breakfasts in Atlanta. One visitor calls the waffle delicious, another notes its eggless options are good, and one lists it among calm brunch spots. One diner says it rarely has a wait. One diner says they have had bad food there and avoids it.

Grant Park

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Many people recommend Buttermilk Kitchen for brunch, with two pointing to its chicken biscuit and one saying its chicken and waffles are good. One person lists it among brunch spots that feel calm rather than wild, and two suggest booking ahead.

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Many commenters recommend Bomb Biscuit, and one diner who has eaten there says its chicken biscuit is the best they have had in Atlanta. Another commenter praises its hash brown casserole. Less favorable views include: one diner found the wait long enough to go elsewhere for brunch, one diner who has visited more than once finds it unremarkable overall, another commenter rejects it outright, and one suggests Flying Biscuit instead. One commenter says the portions might not be big enough for some.

Grant Park

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Most commenters recommend Atlanta Breakfast Club for breakfast, and one diner calls it their go-to. One diner loves the breakfast tacos made with French toast tortillas and calls the place expensive, another has not found anyone who makes better chicken and waffles, one suggests the peach cobbler-style French toast, and one praises the shrimp biscuit. One commenter warns that parking is hard to find.

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Many people recommend Silver Skillet for breakfast, and two single out the biscuits, with one calling them the best in Atlanta. One diner calls the corned beef hash nearly perfect, and one suggests the breakfast sandwich as an affordable pick. Not everyone agrees: one person says the food is poor and ranks Homegrown far above it, and another says the biscuits look good but are not quite the style they want.

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Many people recommend Thumbs Up Diner as a breakfast spot. Two name the Edgewood location, while one points to a spot down Marietta Street and says it is great for breakfast, though they have not been in a few years. One diner calls the biscuits and gravy very good, while usually ordering seafood there for breakfast. One visitor calls it solid but says it may have slipped, since they have not visited in a while.

Edgewood

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Commenters recommend Little Tart for breakfast, and many point to its pastries, with one naming the Memorial Drive branch and another placing it in Grant Park. One commenter praises the kouign-amann, a few recommend the egg sandwich, and one says the waffles and French toast stand out. Little Tart also has a stall at Krog Street Market, which one commenter suggests for a follow-up pastry and coffee. One commenter notes that the kouign-amann sells out early, and another notes that the chicken sausage biscuit is only available on weekends.

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Many people recommend Carroll Street Cafe in Cabbagetown for brunch. One diner calls it always great, another says they have loved its brunch, and a commenter finds it charming and delicious. One commenter says it is a great brunch spot for two but not for big groups, and another picks it when you want drinks with brunch.

Cabbagetown

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Murphy's in Virginia-Highland is a brunch spot that many people recommend. One diner praises its bread basket and jams, another calls the chilaquiles famous, and a third describes the food as phenomenal in a walkable, charming neighborhood. Caveats: one commenter says it draws lines, one diner was not impressed, one who once loved it stopped recommending it after recent visits, and another is glad they skipped it.

Virginia Highland

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Commenters recommend Poco Loco for breakfast, and several diners single out the breakfast burrito. One diner says it ranks among the best breakfast burritos they have found, while another says its burritos are very good but not West Coast style. A couple of diners praise the tortillas, though one says the egg and meat flavor can be faint, and another notes that the unusual hours can be hard to catch.

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Many diners recommend South City Kitchen for brunch. It has Midtown and Buckhead locations: one diner names the Midtown one, and another says the Buckhead one has a good brunch. A couple of diners praise the biscuits, one calling the brunch a really good meal and the other calling the brunch great as well. One diner suggests booking ahead.

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Diners recommend The Daily across several branches, and opinions differ by location. A couple of diners praise its breakfast burrito, one naming the West Midtown branch. At the Inman Park branch, the one shown on the map, one diner calls it solid and another suggests it for brunch, while one who has only tried that branch found it underwhelming. A few diners say the Westside, West Midtown and Howell Mill branches fell short, so check which location you plan to visit.

Inman Park

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Several diners praise the breakfast burritos at Muchachos, and one calls it the best breakfast burrito they have had, recommending the Johnny Utah with bacon and green salsa. Another diner says it isn't strictly a brunch place but has added a vegan breakfast bowl, and one finds El Tesoro much better for similar breakfast dishes.

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Many people recommend Bantam & Biddy, whether the question was about chicken and waffles, biscuits and gravy, or brunch. One diner says the cheddar waffle works really well, and one commenter says the biscuits and gravy with tenders are amazing. Another commenter calls it pretty good for guests with dietary restrictions, and another suggests it for brunch near Piedmont Park. One commenter calls it an unoriginal pick, and one who names the original Ansley Mall location advises dining in to keep the waffle crisp.

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Many people recommend Rosie's Cafe as a breakfast spot in Atlanta. Two commenters name the Northside Drive location, and one mentions another on Sylvan Road. Two diners call the food delicious, one saying it is underrated and the other recalling the chicken and waffles, though they are not sure it is the best. One diner says it holds up against the food they remember from childhood in Savannah.

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Many diners recommend Kitty Dare, and a few call its brunch good, excellent or great. One diner says the Sunday brunch is not too crowded and the food is light and delicious, and another says they have started to love it.

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Many diners recommend Jen Chan's in Cabbagetown. One commenter calls the food fantastic, and another says the brunch is so good and recommends the chicken and waffles. One says they went and had a great time, and one commenter says it is very accommodating about dietary restrictions, though they were not sure whether it has egg-free dishes.

Cabbagetown

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Most commenters recommend El Tesoro, and a few diners praise its breakfast burritos, which are served on weekends. Those who name a location point to Edgewood or Kirkwood. One diner calls it their go-to for brunch with friends who have children, and one commenter notes plenty of egg-free dishes. A couple of diners have mixed feelings: one says the breakfast burritos used to be better, while another found decent coffee and other breakfast picks but could not find the breakfast burrito.

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Many people recommend The Chastain for brunch, and one person includes it among good starting points for an upscale brunch. Another describes it as a gorgeous restaurant inside a large city park, with nice morning pastries and good coffee. One diner who had brunch there called the food good but not wow.

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Many people recommend The General Muir for breakfast or brunch, and one commenter singles out its pastrami and egg sandwich.

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Many people recommend Beetlecat, and several point to its brunch. One diner who has visited just once says the brunch was outstanding, and another says it has good brunch and great donuts to have afterward. One commenter suggests it as a fallback if the wait at another spot runs too long.

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Commenters recommend Barney's for breakfast, and one diner calls it their favorite brunch spot in Atlanta, going by the food alone. Another commenter calls it a solid, relaxed sit-down pick.

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Many people recommend Local Three, and several point to its brunch. One diner really likes the brunch buffet, another says the kitchen brunch is still fantastic, one calls the Sunday brunch unbeatable, and one simply says it is very good. One commenter recommends going only on Sundays.

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Many diners recommend Manuel's Tavern for brunch. One diner suggests the breakfast plate of scrambled eggs, bacon, home fries and a biscuit with a Diablo Bloody Mary. Another diner calls the fried chicken biscuit very good, and one regular says there is no wait on Sundays and describes the food as simple and budget-friendly. A different diner admits the place is not aesthetic but says the food is excellent.