Murphy's, Virginia Highland
11 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/Atlanta, r/AtlantaFood15 comments cited below
What people say, in short
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.
Address
Murphy's Restaurant, 997 Virginia Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
At a glance
- Best for
- Breakfast
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/NPU-F in r/Atlanta · Jun 2026
Names it as a good brunch option for a visitor.
- Recommendsu/f1newhatever in r/Atlanta · May 2024
Suggests Murphy's as a brunch pick.
- Recommendsu/Freaky_Deaky_Dutch in r/Atlanta · Jun 2025
Includes Murphy's in a short list of good upscale brunch starts.
- Recommendsu/Alternative-Drawing8 in r/Atlanta · May 2024
Seconds the Murphy's suggestion.
- Recommendsu/msquaredbboy in r/Atlanta · Jun 2026
Lists it among good brunch options.
- Recommendsu/Spanglefoosh2 in r/Atlanta · May 2024taste
Backs Murphy's and specifically praises its bread basket and jams.
- Caveatu/Aggressive_Cycle_122 in r/Atlanta · May 2024
Not impressed with Murphy's; wonders if they ordered the wrong items.
- Caveatu/righthandofdog in r/Atlanta · May 2024wait time
Notes Murphy's draws lines that La Tavola avoids.
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- Recommendsu/Surround8600 in r/Atlanta · Jun 2025
Says they like Murphy's in Virginia-Highland for brunch.
- Recommendsu/burgonies in r/Atlanta · May 2024
Lists Murphy's among three picks, all rated very positively.
- Recommendsu/AllTheEggsIVF in r/AtlantaFood · Jul 2026taste
Recommends this Virginia Highland spot as an alternative to Buckhead, praising its phenomenal food.
- Recommendsu/mpower20 in r/Atlanta · Jun 2025
Calls it a great brunch with a good menu and patio in a good neighborhood, and definitely recommends it.
- Caveatu/PDL24DCP in r/Atlanta · Aug 2026consistency
Used to love it but stopped recommending it after recent visits.
- Caveatu/yanknga in r/Atlanta · Aug 2026
Says they nearly went but are glad they skipped it, agreeing with the negative report.
- Recommendsu/foodie_guy_ in r/Atlanta · May 2026taste
Recommends for breakfast, praising the famous chilaquiles.
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Details last checked 13 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.