Thumbs Up, Edgewood
11 people recommendvia r/Atlanta11 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Thumbs Up draws Atlanta breakfast recommendations, with Edgewood specifically praised. The broader enthusiasm spans the brand's city outlets. A separate diner near Georgia Tech likes the catfish and grits and smoked chicken at that branch, rather than describing an Edgewood meal. It is a recurring casual-breakfast recommendation across the city.
Address
Thumbs Up Diner, 573 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312
At a glance
- Best for
- Breakfast
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/Zeroheartburrrn in r/Atlanta · Feb 2026taste
Recommends it near GT for catfish and grits and smoked chicken, closing early.
- Recommendsu/Noobie678 in r/Atlanta · Apr 2026
Says not enough recs for it.
- Recommendsu/socabella in r/Atlanta · May 2026
Lists it among spots for relaxed solo dining.
- Recommendsu/cowfishing in r/Atlanta · Feb 2026
Names Thumbs Up on Edgewood as a recommendation.
- Recommendsu/BobAndBernice in r/Atlanta · Jan 2026taste
Calls it the best breakfast ever and convenient off the interstate.
- Recommendsu/Technical_Neck6056 in r/Atlanta · Sep 2026
Has always been a fan of the Thumbs Up diner located off Marietta Street.
- Recommendsu/Moses603 in r/Atlanta · Apr 2026
Suggests Thumbs Up diner.
- Recommendsu/mr09e in r/Atlanta · Sep 2026
Recommends Thumbs Up Diner.
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- Recommendsu/EmergencyCourage5249 in r/Atlanta · Apr 2026
Says all different, all amazing.
- Recommendsu/1799v in r/Atlanta · Apr 2026
Groups Thumbs Up with other spots minutes apart right off I-20.
- Recommendsu/JohnAdcox in r/Atlanta · Mar 2024
Plugs Thumbs Up Diner on Edgewood when asked for brunch recommendations.
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