Delicious Black-Owned Brunch Spots Around ATL
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published November 5, 2020 and last updated January 22, 2023.
Eat local! If you’re looking to support a locally-owned, minority-owned business this weekend, there’s plenty of them serving up some serious deliciousness. Check out our list!
1. Atlanta Breakfast Club
249 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
Did you think Downtown Atlanta didn’t have any good eats? Think again. Wildly popular brunch spot Atlanta Breakfast Club’s got diners raving about their chicken and waffles, peach cobbler French toast, and salmon croquettes. The lines are long, so go early!
2. Belle & Lily’s Caribbean Brunch House
You can never go wrong with a Caribbean Brunch at Belle & Lily’s Caribbean Brunch House! Enjoy their amazing Mango Season (Mango French Toast) and Big Batty Gyal. Their welcoming environment gives home vibes, especially with their friendly staff. Belle & Lily’s are open Wednesday- Sunday so plan accordingly. There will not be a time when your tummy is full and your heart full of happiness!
3. The Breakfast Boys
3387 Main St, College Park, GA 30337
Brunch is the most important meal of the day and The Breakfast Boys sure know how to do it right! The atmosphere is top notch with a vibrant color scheme and fun decorations throughout. The menu is also over-the-top with items like chicken and pancakes, lobster mac & cheese, and “the sweet chick” which is a breakfast sandwich on a croissant loaded with swiss cheese, chicken sausage, a fried egg, and the house jam with your choice of watermelon, breakfast potatoes, grits, or a salad on the side. Everything on this menu is so filling and so flavorful! However, it doesn’t stop there. No brunch is complete without a boozy drink so try the peach kiss or French connection with your meal.
4. Breakfast at Barney’s
349 Decatur St SE Unit A1, Atlanta, GA 30312
A newcomer to the Atlanta dining scene, Breakfast At Barney’s is providing a delicious and creative brunch menu in the most beautiful of atmospheres. It’s the perfect place to have brunch and get boozy. Want to get a little fancy? Try their 14 karat gold topped pancakes. Want to get REALLY fancy? Try their $1,000 “Mansa Musa” tower that’s a combo of the 14 karat gold pancakes, the yard bird platter, fried lobster and grits, 1 bottle of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut, and serves up to four guests. Breakfast at Barney’s even gets a shout-out in Usher’s new hit, “A- Town Girl,” so you know it’s legit!
5. The Corner Grille
3823 Main St, Atlanta, GA 30337
The dining scene in College Park is heating up with new restaurants opening every day, but don’t forget about longtime staple the Corner Grille. The shrimp and grits? Phenomenal. The beignets? Outstanding. The cajun seafood pasta? Out of this world! Settle in for the brunch wait–it’s worth it.
6. Fin & Feathers
360 Edgewood Ave SE Atlanta, GA 30312
It’s a vibe! Fin & Feathers has everything you want for a boozy brunch. Mimosas, DJs, hookah, soul food, and more. It would also be a great stop on a bachelorette weekend! Reservations are essential, you do not want to wait in their line!
7. Garden Parc
This West End brunch spot and Instagram dream is all about the experience. They have all your brunch favorites served in a tableside buffet/all you can eat format for a two-hour window, plus an hour of complimentary mimosas. The experience comes in a little pricier at $55 per person without tax and tip, but it’s the ultimate thing to do when you’re in the mood to treat yourself!
8. Forks & Flavors
2920 George Busbee Pkwy NW #109, Kennesaw, GA 30144
Kennesaw folks, rejoice! Owners/couple David Wilmott and Darnell Morgan are bringing you a $30 brunch buffet so you can eat your heart out. They’re also excellent any other time of the week! Sink your teeth into their Jamaican jerk ribs, and you’ll be in love. There’s typically a DJ at brunch, and the interiors are industrial and chic but comfortable. Run, don’t walk!
9. Gocha’s Breakfast Bar
3695 Cascade Rd Suite 440, Atlanta, GA 30331
Who else thinks breakfast is the best meal of the day? The folks at Gocha’s Breakfast Bar obviously do, because that’s what’s on the menu all day and man, do they do it well. Expect brunch Southern favorites like fish and grits, chicken and waffles, and a lump crab skillet. Pair your dish from one of their ample selection of mimosas. Find them off of Cascade Road!
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10. Ms. Icey’s Kitchen
1371 Clairmont Rd, Atlanta, GA 30033
Decatur is truly blessed with some absurdly delicious restaurants. Case in point: Ms. Icey’s Kitchen. Their fusion Southern and Caribbean cuisine is all comfort in a super modern and very cool environment. Whatever you do, order the skillet cornbread! It’s heavenly.
11. The Real Milk & Honey Restaurant
3719 Main St, College Park, GA 30337
College Park comes through again with the brunch goodness. The Real Milk & Honey specializes in show stopping dishes and generous portions of Southern delights. Brunch is served on weekdays and weekend evenings too, so you can enjoy their southern fried lobster and grits and smothered chicken and biscuits any time of day. Get the honey biscuits too!
12. Roc South Cuisine & Cocktails
3009 Buford Hwy NE, Atlanta, GA 30329
Roc South Cuisine and Cocktails is bringing an elevated Soul Food experience to Buford Highway. With dishes like Seafood Eggrolls, Cajun Shrimp and Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes, their seafood selection is four star and their service is second to none. Plus, their brunch options may be the sweetest thing you could ever see on a Saturday or Sunday.
13. Toast on Lenox
2770 Lenox Rd NE Suite B1, Atlanta, GA 30324
Hey there, brunch realness! The folks behind this Buckhead brunch spot really know what they’re doing. Just listen to this menu, y’all: lobster waffles. Honey fried chicken. Cajun seafood dip. Salmon croquette. Bananas foster french toast. Are you salivating yet?! Be sure to make a reservation!
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14. Virgil’s Gullah Kitchen
There’s tons of savory seafood options and gullah geechee flavors on the menu at Virgil’s Gullah Kitchen for brunch! Get their slammin’ salmon over grits or try their jam up wingz and red velvet waffle. The cocktails are strong, and you can even add CBD oil to yours for an extra hit of relaxation. Their bussin’ corn muffins will change your life!
15. Just Brunch Atlanta
1950 Satellite Blvd Suite 400, Duluth, GA 30097
Enjoy brunch any day of the week and dig into some deliciousness at this brunch spot in Duluth, GA. You can find a little bit of everything on the menu, from Korean fried chicken to collard greens to oxtail grits. You’ll also love the luxe and colorful purple and blue interiors and covered patio!
16. Grits and Eggs
Multiple Locations
Folks rave about this simple breakfast/brunch spot and their creamy grits. You’ll love the classic 90s and 2000s R&B tunes. The catfish and grits are a menu highlight. You can find them in Midtown, Marietta, and Vinings. Go early to beat the crowd!
