The *Ultimate* Guide to Atlanta’s Best Brunches
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published July 31, 2020 and last updated April 2, 2025.
No matter where you live in Atlanta, there’s a fabulous biscuit, stack of pancakes, and pitcher of mimosas near you. Here are some of our current favorite brunch spots, sorted alphabetically and by neighborhood!
Alpharetta
1. Maple Street Biscuit Company
50 Canton St Suite #113, Alpharetta, GA 30009
What to order: True to their name, this chain restaurant is serving up a pretty dang good biscuit! There’s a handful of locations all over the Metro Area, with fun biscuit + fillings combos like the Squawking Goat (our fave) and Sticky Maple.
2. The Nest Cafe
58 Canton St Ste 101, Alpharetta, GA 30009
What to order: They got that lolli lolli. Lollipop waffles that is! Tasty coffee drinks that’ll warm you right up, crusty croissants, perfect pancakes, and beignets for days make this spot one of Alpharetta‘s finest brunches.
3. The Southern Porch
62 N Main St, Alpharetta, GA 30009
What to order: The South knows how to do brunch, and Southern Porch is leaning into that with all your southern favorites from fried green tomatoes to pimento cheese to biscuits and sausage gravy. Dine on their screened in porch for the best experience!
Brookhaven
4. HAVEN
1441 Dresden Dr NE #160
What to order: There’s a whole lot of goodness happening on Haven’s weekend brunch menu. Steak & eggs, challah French Toast with bread from Alon’s Bakery, and something they like to call “The Big Nasty” that’s a fried chicken sandwich with scrambled egg, cheddar cheese, and smoked bacon on a soft bun. Not convinced yet? They also have beignets!!
5. J. Christopher’s
1438 Dresden Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30319
What to order: For over 20 years, J. Christopher’s has been serving breakfast to all of Atlanta. The crunch cakes here are perfectly savory and sweet, and we love their cozy and clean Brookhaven location.
6. The Flying Biscuit
705 Town Blvd Suite R – 480, Atlanta, GA 30319
What to order: The Flying Biscuit is a true Atlanta staple, but the one tucked away in the Town Brookhaven shopping center is our go-to. Not sure what it is about their biscuits that make them some of Atlanta’s best, but they’re perfectly browned on the outside and soft on the inside. Pair it with their signature apple jam!
Buckhead
3379 Peachtree Rd NE STE. 125, Atlanta, GA 30326
What to order: 5Church Buckhead has quite the brunch menu! Dig into their French Toast in a banana caramel sauce, a prosciutti o& egg sandwich with fontina cheese and garlic aioli, or a quinche lorraine. The dining room is gorgeous!
8. Buttermilk Kitchen
4225 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30342
What to order: Their buttermilk pancakes and fried chicken biscuit are some of the best in town, thanks to Chef Suzanne’s commitment to creating almost everything from scratch! True to anywhere good, the lines are always nuts though the food is worth it–consider stopping by on a weekday for a more relaxed experience!
9. Le Bilboquet
3027 Bolling Way NE, Atlanta, GA 30305
What to order: For an elegant French meal, try Le Bilboquet for brunch. You’re going to be truly impressed by their crepes suzette, made with caramelized orange juice and grand marnier that smells just divine. Order up a baker’s basket of authentic French pastries to double up on carbs to start your Sunday funday!
10. The Southern Gentleman
3035 Peachtree Rd, Atlanta, GA 30305
What to order: This Buckhead Village spot has a tantalizing brunch menu, serving up all of the South’s greatest hits that we’re especially partial to. There’s a fried chicken and skillet cake, deviled eggs, fried catfish, shrimp & grits… it’s all so good!
11. Toast On Lenox
2770 Lenox Rd NE Suite B1, Atlanta, GA 30324
What to order: The bananas foster French toast and salmon croquette with geechee grits at this Black-owned brunch gem are out of this world! Be sure to make a reservation as this place gets busy!
Buford Highway
12. Roc South Cuisine & Cocktails
3009 Buford Hwy NE, Atlanta, GA 30329
What to order: 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!
Cabbagetown
13. Carrol Street Cafe
208 Carroll St SE, Atlanta, GA 30312
What to order: The menu at this bohemian spot in Cabbagetown is simple but delicious, with your brunch classics like pancakes and French toast plus quite a few vegan and veggie options like tofu scrambles to accommodate bohemian sensibilities. Parking is a challenge, so be sure to be comfortable with parallel parking, but the bistro style patio is wonderful in warmer weather.
14. Petit Chou
662 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30312
What to order: Lettuce tell you about this place! Petit Chou, a French term of endearment that literally means my little cream puff as well as lettuce (French is weird), is just the cute-as-a-button spot that’ll delight. For a healthy helping of food, try the Cabbagetown Breakfast Bowl. A lot of places say they have a Belgian Waffle, but Petit Chou *actually* does, made with pearl sugar and topped with seasonal fruits, pecans, Vermont maple syrup, and a cinnamon-vanilla bean whipped cream that’ll knock your socks off.
Chamblee
15. Lagarde
5090 Peachtree Blvd Suite D-100, Chamblee, GA 30341
What to order: Chamblee is on fire! You can dig into a cajun inspired brunch menu on the weekends with offerings like croque madame, deviled eggs, and shrimp ‘n grits. Plus, $18.99 bottomless mimosas on Saturdays and Sundays!
College Park
16. The Breakfast Boys
3387 Main St, College Park, GA 30337
What to order: This family-owned spot has taken ATL by storm with its over-the-top menu. The atmosphere is top notch with a vibrant color scheme and fun decorations throughout. Make their chicken and pancakes or lobster mac & cheese your next cheat meal! Be smart and sign up for their waitlist or make a reservation.
17. Buttermilk Biscuit
1634 Virginia Ave College Park, GA 30337
What to order: Passionfruit and peach mimosas, catfish, and of course, buttermilk biscuits are on the menu at this breakfast restaurant that says it’s all about counting memories, not calories. Buttermilk Biscuit is just another spot proving that College Park is the place to be for good eats.
18. The Real Milk & Honey
What to order: The Real Milk & Honey is doing it big in College Park. Over-the-top presentation, big portions, and delightful, perfected dishes like a southern fried lobster and grits and smothered chicken and biscuits. Best part? It’s served on weekdays and weekend evenings too, because they understand it’s all too hard to make it out of bed before 3pm on the weekends.
19. Virgil’s Gullah Kitchen
3721 Main St, College Park, GA 30337
What to order: Bussin’ cornmuffins. Slammin lobsta. And fried oystas are some items on the menu at this hip and happening College Park spot that’s always a great vibe. Dig into the soul and gullah geechee flavors during their weekend brunch and be sure to also get a bellini or mimosa carafe!
Decatur
20. Folk Art
174 W Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
What to order: Folk Art is always a classic, serving up an expansive menu of all your Southern favorites. You can’t go wrong with anything here, but here are some particularly stellar dishes: the fried chicken sandwich, the maple french toast, and the huevos rancheros! Lines are usually out the door, so come early.
Downtown
21. Atlanta Breakfast Club
249 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
What to order: Did you think Downtown Atlanta didn’t have any good eats? Think again. This oldie but goodie and wildly popular Black-owned brunch spot has diners raving about their chicken and waffles, peach cobbler French toast, and salmon croquettes.
22. Breakfast at Barney’s
349 Decatur St SE Unit A1, Atlanta, GA 30312
What to order: The 24k pancakes are pure magic, and the soul rolls are life changing at this Black-owned brunch spot. You’ll love the rich, deep green velvet seating and luxe gold accents throughout. The lines? Totally absurd, so sneak away for a weekday lunch or come extra early for breakfast.
Duluth
23. Royal China Dim Sum
3960 Venture Dr, Duluth, GA 30096
What to order: This Buford Highway dim sum mainstay has moved to Duluth, opening up a spectacular venue that you have to see to believe. You’ll delight in their dim sum plates and entrees like their BBQ pork buns, congee, har gow, and garlic crab dishes. And the gold decor, high ceilings, and oh so sparkly light fixtures will dazzle you as much as the food.
Embry Hills
24. Belle and Lily’s
3350 Chamblee Tucker Rd Suite D, Atlanta, GA 30341
What to order: A cute Caribbean spot, Bell and Lily’s has a mild tropical vibe that’ll definitely make you smile. The food is authentic and is a good reflection of the owners’ Caribbean roots. Get the seafood tostones with crab and the rum-flavored pancakes with ginger hibiscus syrup and you are bound to have a good time!
Grant Park
25. Ria’s Bluebird
421 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30312
What to order: This cozy spot has long been loved for their pancakes in particular. And the slow smoked brisket is a can’t miss!
Inman Park
26. Barcelona Wine Bar
240 North Highland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30307
What to order: This dinner tapas spot has a brunch that slaps too. Switch it up from your usual biscuit and enjoy a bit of a Spanish twist on breakfast. The regular tapas menu is available, but you’ll also find breakfast bites like migas, pancakes topped with orange zest, hash cakes with chorizo, and chicken & churros.
27. Delbar
870 Inman Vlg Pkwy NE Suite 1, Atlanta, GA 30307
John’s Creek
28. Hen Mother Cookhouse
11705 Jones Bridge Rd, Johns Creek, GA 30005
For massive portions and massive flavor, make the drive to John’s Creek for Hen Mother Cookhouse. Trust us, IT IS WORTH IT! The cinnamon roll is absurd, and the French toast is fluffy as heck. You’re going to leave full and very happy!
Kennesaw
29. First Watch
3815 Cherokee St NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144
What to order: We’re thankful we get to enjoy First Watch’s avocado toast, stacks of pancakes (especially the lemon ricotta), and fresh juices almost everywhere in town, but the Kennesaw location gets extra kudos. No trip is complete without a slice of their Million Dollar Bacon, smoked and baked with brown sugar and topped with a maple syrup drizzle.
Marietta
30. Marietta Diner
What to order: Marietta mainstay, Marietta Diner, is always a solid choice, at a price point we can get behind. Breakfast is served all day and all night, because this spot is open 24 hours! You’re going to love diving into their expansive menu serving everything you can dream of, but we recommend trying their fluffy pancakes and perfectly prepared French toast.
31. Mac’s Chophouse
19 N Park Square, Marietta, GA 30060
What to order: In the mood to splurge and go a little high-end with brunch? Mac’s chophouse in Marietta has got you covered. Visit them on a Sunday for the perfect brunch experience. Their brunch menu is literal paradise- ranging from creme brulee french toast to the perfect eggs benedict.
McDonough
32. Two Eggs!
2434 Jonesboro Rd, Hampton, GA 30228
What to order: Craving good eggs? This is your spot! We promise you’ll be served more than just two eggs. Apart from eggs, you can also get some amazing pancakes, crab cakes, and other brunch food that’ll give you the perfect start to a good day!
Midtown
33. Babs Midtown
814 Juniper St Atlanta, GA 30308
What to order: All the eggs dishes are stellar at this low-key, hole-in-the wall spot! Check out their Facebook page to see what they’re going to be serving up.
34. Momo Cafe (above Momonoki)
What to order: Yes, Momonoki has got a great ramen and a steak katsu sando that’s a meat lover’s dream, but we have a feeling you’re also going to love the matcha French toast, yuzu pastries, and pork belly benedict at the Momo Cafe upstairs. You’ll also love the light and airy vibes of this place!
35. South City Kitchen
1144 Crescent Avenue, NE Atlanta, GA 30309
What to order: In 1993, South City Kitchen opened on Crescent Avenue, a hidden side street in Midtown at the time. Now, nearly 30 years years later, SCK is an Atlanta institution, serving Southern classics with a sophisticated spin in four stylish locations. Whether it’s their famous fried chicken or other chef driven fare, every experience at South City Kitchen is worth coming back for, again and again.
Old Fourth Ward
36. Bread & Butterfly
What to order: Sitting on the patio of Bread & Butterfly and enjoying a French breakfast of fresh yogurt, soft and creamy scrambled eggs, or chocolate croissants (or pain au chocolate, if you will) is just the perfect beginning to any weekend.
37. Julianna’s Crepes
775 Lake Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
What to order: Savory crepes, sweet crepes, we love it all! We challenge you to find a cuter patio and cuter interior than this O4W/Inman Park spot, or a better place to indulge in Nutella and strawberries crepes.
38. Superica
99 Krog St NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
What to order: Savory brunch > sweet brunch! This ultra popular Chef Ford Fry spot has brought incredible Tex Mex to ATL, with chilaquiles, tamales, and huevos rancheros to choose from at brunch time. If you DO want a touch of sweet though, dig into a double stack of their hot cakes! They’re way too good for a Tex Mex spot, it’s unreal!
Peachtree City
39. Vanzant’s (previously Due South)
302 Clover Reach, Peachtree City, GA 30269.
What to order: This chic spot has had a little makeover, but they’re still serving up their fabulous Southern cuisine. From sweet and savory to seafood galore, check them out for brunch soon!
Reynoldstown
40. Home Grown
968 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
What to order: We love a good deal and an outstanding, filling meal. Lines are always out the door for this Atlanta staple and one bite of their famous comfy chicken biscuit and you’ll know why. Just settle in for the wait, totter around the little shop, and sip on a mug of coffee before you dig into one of their blue collar lunch plates, also known as the best deal in town. The low prices, locally grown produce, and Southern classics make it all worth it.
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41. Muchacho
904 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
What to order: ATL needs more breakfast burrito spots! But at least for now we have places like Muchacho. Dig into their vegan or eggs/bacon/cheddar breakfast burrito or try some of their savory breakfast tacos daily, until 3!
Roswell
42. Fellows Cafe
1088 Green St, Roswell, GA 30075
What to order: This coffee shop and brunch spot is an addition to Roswell that really impresses. In the mood for sweet? Choose from their sugary pastries and lemon ricotta hot cakes to satisfy your sugar cravings. In a more savory state of mind? You’ll love their gluten-free huevos rancheros with cotija cheese. The vibe is cozy chic and feels tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Atlanta–a total hidden gem.
43. Gracious Plenty
1164 Canton Street Roswell, GA
What to order: The love people have for this Roswell gem is unreal. They use ingredients from local farms and you can taste the love in every bite. The inside is on the smaller and cozier side, but there’s a good amount of patio seating. They make a mean biscuit as well as offer build-your-own grits, hash brown, and even kale bowls so you can get exactly what you want.
Sandy Springs
44. Casi Cielo
What to order: There’s a typical formula for brunch of eggs, pancakes, maybe some bacon, so it’s always exciting when places like Casi Cielo bring in some different flavors and a different take on things. Their “aguacates” dishes are savory deliciousness, and octopus might be the last thing you’d think when you think brunch, but they’re doing just that with a pulpo tostada and fried egg! Their pastry basket is a wonderful start to your meal and real winners go for a bloody!
45. Cupanion’s
4920 Roswell Rd Ste. 14, Sandy Springs, GA 30342
What to order: This North Buckhead/Sandy Springs spot has a loyal following. The menu and the restaurant are small but mighty, with a root hash that has a bright and acidic pesto that’s to die for, as well as an oh so savory cowboy brisket benedict with cornbread. Sit outside on their sizeable patio to enjoy your meal!
46. The Select
6405 Blue Stone Rd Suite 200, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Smyrna & Vinings
47. Muss and Turner’s
1675 Cumberland Pkwy SE Suite 309, Smyrna, GA 30080
What to order: A total gem in Smyrna, Muss and Turner’s has a formidable brunch menu that rivals all the spots closer intown. For savory, try the andouille sausage and pepper jack cheese Dr. Booker’s grits bowl. For a bit of spice and sweet, try the chicken biscuit with Korean chili honey. Mmmm.
West Midtown
48. Star Provisions
1460 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
What to order: We have been fans of this cafe for years. They have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, so on nice days we recommend taking advantage of their picnic tables outside. They have all kinds of fresh sandwiches, pastries and more to choose from. They also have a great little market you can shop around while waiting for your food.
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49. Yalda
980 Howell Mill Rd Suite 4, Atlanta, GA 30318
What to order: This Persian spot in West Midtown is the perfect spot for a girls brunch! It is a gorgeous restaurant and has a lovely menu to match. Try their spreads, omelets, pastries and more for a delicious meal you will be thinking about all week.
West End
50. Garden Parc
792 Cascade Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
What to order: This highly instagrammable brunch hot spot opened up during the pandemic. There are bottomless drink specials and usually great $5 drink options as well as DJs on the weekend! The food is served banquet style and the restaurant follows the garden theme all the way from the room decor to the serve ware, with meals served atop of cute tree slices. It’s a total experience!
Woodstock
51. A&M Kitchen
300 Village Center Dr #107, Woodstock, GA 30188
What to order: With their highly innovative menu, A&M Kitchen will always give you exactly what you want. They are not shy when it comes to seasoning which makes everything so much more delicious. The omelets and sammies are so simple but so so good!
52. Canyon’s Fresh Grill
335 Chambers St, Woodstock, GA 30188
What to order: A fast casual, American spot with the most amazing craft burgers and shakes, Canyon’s Fresh Grill has so much to offer. If you do go here, you have to get the Tennessee hot chicken fingers. This is the perfect spot for a family get together or even a table-for-one. Don’t forget to get a side of truffle fries!
