Where can you get the best breakfast in and around Atlanta?
Photo: Phil Skinner/Staff
We have our winners, and no one should be surprised that a local institution came out at the top of your list.
Atlantans just can’t get enough Waffle House. Though it has scattered to 25 states, and now covers most of the lower half of the U.S. from Delaware to Arizona, it began in Avondale Estates. Even when we’re away from Atlanta, we can still get a taste of home. Take a look at the rest of your picks for the best place to get breakfast in and around Atlanta.
Our dining critic, Meridith Ford Goldman, agreed with readers on three out of their five top picks, among them is the one that she puts at No. 1. Ria’s Bluebird is a place that combines some unusual breakfast items — such as the surprisingly yummy country-fried tempeh with biscuits and gravy — with many of the traditional favorites. Ria’s Bluebird has become a favorite for both its Grant Park and Cabbagetown neighbors and folks from all over town. Check out the rest of our picks for the best place to grab breakfast in and around Atlanta.
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254 comments Add your comment
Lori
June 22nd, 2009
11:19 am
I’m all for the Waffle House waffle and sausage.
Heather
June 22nd, 2009
12:38 pm
Flying Biscuit of course!
Sara
June 22nd, 2009
12:49 pm
Silver Skillet
Carrie
June 22nd, 2009
1:48 pm
Flying Biscuit!!
Dana
June 22nd, 2009
2:10 pm
Gotta love Flying Biscuit
Bren
June 22nd, 2009
2:11 pm
Flying Biscuit; Yum!
Leah
June 22nd, 2009
2:46 pm
Thumbs Up Diner and J Christophers!
Bacon
June 22nd, 2009
3:01 pm
J. Christophers!
Laura
June 22nd, 2009
4:09 pm
Thumbs Up Diner in East Point!
reservoirDAWG
June 22nd, 2009
4:24 pm
Dillard’s or Fagan’s Biscuit Barn.
SMH
June 22nd, 2009
4:24 pm
Thumbs Up Diner in East Point!
KC
June 22nd, 2009
4:57 pm
Steak n Shake – the Eggs and the Works – best deal around!
David
June 22nd, 2009
5:00 pm
Don’t understand the fascination with Flying Biscuit. It has to be J. Christophers!
Mel
June 22nd, 2009
5:03 pm
Flying Biscuit! A local favorite!
kate
June 22nd, 2009
5:09 pm
flying biscuit
rank
June 22nd, 2009
5:21 pm
JRs Log House
Beck
June 22nd, 2009
5:27 pm
Flying Biscuit is overdone unless you are in Candler Park. For the best, hit Sun in My Belly. French Toast is the best!
Pinkchocolate
June 22nd, 2009
5:35 pm
Pamela and Shawn Eady’s house
Caroline
June 22nd, 2009
6:07 pm
The White House… AMAZING
Pat
June 22nd, 2009
6:10 pm
Mom’s house
The Atlanta Lady
June 22nd, 2009
6:10 pm
Au Pied De Cochon in the intercontinental hotel in buckhead. The Grits will make you slap your mama!
Caitlin
June 22nd, 2009
6:16 pm
Waffle House!
john
June 22nd, 2009
6:17 pm
The best breakfast places aren’t in Atlanta.
Nyota
June 22nd, 2009
6:19 pm
Original House of Pancakes–the best of everything!
Kevin
June 22nd, 2009
6:24 pm
The West Egg Cafe on Howell Mill d. (@ 14th Street) in West Midtown…great coffee (bottomless), french toast, pancakes, bacon, eggs and more! They have a great atmosphere, they’re not a “chain”, not to mention they have some of the best pimiento cheese I’ve ever had! Yum!!!
Michael RIdgeway
June 22nd, 2009
6:31 pm
Thumbs up! The heap; gotta love it.
Daniel
June 22nd, 2009
6:37 pm
Ria’s Bluebird Cafe.
Randy
June 22nd, 2009
6:46 pm
OK Cafe’
Manny
June 22nd, 2009
6:49 pm
Original House of Pancakes. Plus Waffle House (because of accessibility.)
Boo
June 22nd, 2009
6:54 pm
my kitchen
kay
June 22nd, 2009
6:56 pm
Thumbs Up Diner
Cande
June 22nd, 2009
6:56 pm
Cracker Barrel…”momma style” pancakes…they’re the best!
Ann
June 22nd, 2009
6:57 pm
The Dwarf House in Hapeville. Home of Chick-Fil-A!
Redbone341
June 22nd, 2009
7:03 pm
I-Hop
JC
June 22nd, 2009
7:08 pm
Java Jive
WANDA
June 22nd, 2009
7:15 pm
have you tried the beutiful restaurant [cascade]
JayJay
June 22nd, 2009
7:27 pm
Thumbs up and the buffet at the Marriott
Todd
June 22nd, 2009
7:28 pm
The Corner Cafe, Highland Bakery & Ria’s are my 3 favorites
JayJay
June 22nd, 2009
7:28 pm
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zate
June 22nd, 2009
7:43 pm
Unity on MLK
Rob
June 22nd, 2009
7:44 pm
Bob’s Place in Hiram
Bob
June 22nd, 2009
7:45 pm
The Marietta Diner!
Birdie
June 22nd, 2009
7:59 pm
Ria’s Ria’s Ria’s
Jim
June 22nd, 2009
8:02 pm
Fagans Biscuit Barn on 141 in FoCo rocks!
Southern Diva
June 22nd, 2009
8:03 pm
1. Thumbs Up
2. Flying Biscuit
SeriouslytoGod
June 22nd, 2009
8:09 pm
Thumbs Up – East Point
CG
June 22nd, 2009
8:09 pm
Top breakfast spots in the A….Einsteins, The Social House, J Christophers, West Egg, Flying Biscuit
Lou Von Esh
June 22nd, 2009
8:21 pm
BREAKFAST…MY HOUSE!!! 2 Over Easy…Grits/Cheese…Venison Sausage Smoked…Bisquits w/Butter & Tupelo Honey…Coffee…Splash Florida OJ…Yow!!!
Bob Brown Jr.
June 22nd, 2009
8:24 pm
Silver Skillet on 14th St.
pdiddy
June 22nd, 2009
8:25 pm
WAFFLE HOUSE!!!!
Gern Blanson
June 22nd, 2009
8:26 pm
Nothing compares to Waffle House… All the others are playing for second place…
Malibu
June 22nd, 2009
8:37 pm
West Egg on Howell Mill! Biscuits, black bean cakes, pimiento cheese omelettes, oatmeal and fruit to die for, yum.
Kellye
June 22nd, 2009
8:38 pm
Radial!
Larry
June 22nd, 2009
8:41 pm
Snellville Diner has the best breakfast! Portions are generous and the options are plentiful. If you crave it, they can make it.
Paddy
June 22nd, 2009
8:44 pm
Waffle house… Que: does anyone know who might have “goetta” on their breakfast menue? Have found it in Ky, Ind & Tenn but not around here. To lazy to make it at home.Thanks
John
June 22nd, 2009
8:45 pm
The Beautiful on Cascade and UNITY on MLK
SA
June 22nd, 2009
8:49 pm
American Road House in Va Highlands is strong. Who said the White House? That place is rubbish!
Horsetoothedjackass
June 22nd, 2009
8:52 pm
Mamie’s Kitchen in Covington.
bobbysue
June 22nd, 2009
8:59 pm
r thomas on peachtree for sure.
yubyub
June 22nd, 2009
9:05 pm
Original Pancake House, Windward Parkway location in Alpharetta. This place starts with a straightforward, top-quality product and then the staff executes extremely well, again and again. Go with the pancakes, fried eggs and bacon plate. Cannot be beat. And the coffee is extremely good–and served with rich, delicious creme. Perfect all the way around.
Kim
June 22nd, 2009
9:05 pm
Pastries A Go-Go in Decatur…
chocolate chip pancakes — INCREDIBLE!
Melanie
June 22nd, 2009
9:07 pm
JR’s Log House in Peachtree Corners!
breakfasttoday
June 22nd, 2009
9:08 pm
J Christophers and the new Northpoint Diner is really good too.
G
June 22nd, 2009
9:24 pm
Square Bagel in Marietta
sam
June 22nd, 2009
9:32 pm
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sam
June 22nd, 2009
9:37 pm
Raging Burrito in Decatur has the best breakfast burritos!
nicole
June 22nd, 2009
9:41 pm
Duluth Diner, huge portions, and quick service, love the french toast~~
john
June 22nd, 2009
9:46 pm
My brother’s house… He’s all South, and my sister-in-law is all New York, what a combo… None done better, y’all yo’s!
Melissa
June 22nd, 2009
9:46 pm
The Flying Biscuit is my favorite breakfast spot in Atlanta.
Wana
June 22nd, 2009
9:52 pm
Anybody born and raised in Atlanta knows Waffle House rules.
huevosrancheros
June 22nd, 2009
9:53 pm
El Gato Bizco, Candler Park……..yum!
Kimberly Evans
June 22nd, 2009
9:55 pm
Fayetteville IHOP! Best omelettes around!
Erin
June 22nd, 2009
10:00 pm
Flying Biscuit
Nora
June 22nd, 2009
10:07 pm
Original Pancake House gets my vote
Robyn
June 22nd, 2009
10:12 pm
Carroll Street Cafe in Cabbagetown. So under the radar yet so delicious!
M.L.
June 22nd, 2009
10:14 pm
STRICKLANDS IN ATHENS !
Nina Jones
June 22nd, 2009
10:24 pm
Copeland in Buckhead has the best Sunday brunch Ever!!!
2 choclate fontains fruit bar, seafood bar, omlete station,french toast station,more more more.
Live jazz band at the same time. THE BOMB!!!
stew
June 22nd, 2009
10:24 pm
Golden Coral.
Fishawk
June 22nd, 2009
10:25 pm
Waffle House. A classic.
c mitchell
June 22nd, 2009
10:29 pm
Mamie’s Kitchen in Lithonia (Evans Mill at I-20).
REAL, UN-supersized biscuits, strick-o-lean, YUM. friendly service and GREAT prices.
ivboyd
June 22nd, 2009
10:30 pm
1. Ria’s Bluebird
2. R. Thomas
3. Highland Bakery
Cascade
June 22nd, 2009
10:31 pm
Sweet Melissa’s in Decatur – everything homemade and delicious – sizeable portions and live jazz on Sundays, Ria’s and Thumbs Up if you can get a table
grahzny bratchny
June 22nd, 2009
10:33 pm
Anything with Bagel in the name is obviously omitted – we are in the south. It should be biscuit centric. If Hardees was full service breakfast their biscuits would not taste so good, so it must be The Hickory House, the big brother to JR’s Log House. The Waffle House certainly ranks top 3.
Janna
June 22nd, 2009
10:34 pm
Flying Biscuit without a doubt!
wilie coyote "super genius'
June 22nd, 2009
10:34 pm
Old Hickory House Rocks!
Boone
June 22nd, 2009
10:38 pm
Thumbs Up – Edgewood
matt
June 22nd, 2009
10:40 pm
Parish in highlands, thumbs up on the westside or the one by edgewood, nancy Gs in buckhead, R thomas on peachtree, gilberts in midtown. don’t be one of the fools waiting hours for flying biscuit – its pretty mediocre now sorry to break the news.
Laura
June 22nd, 2009
10:43 pm
Hickory House in Tucker is the best food you’ve ever had in your life! AND the quirky waitstaff makes the experience that much better……
Tom
June 22nd, 2009
10:44 pm
Waffle House!!
Michael Bryan
June 22nd, 2009
10:46 pm
Babette’s Cafe on any given Sunday
Tait Anberg
June 22nd, 2009
10:49 pm
Definitely Sweet Melissa’s.
T.Huff
June 22nd, 2009
10:50 pm
Ria’s Bluebird Cafe’!!!! Yummy, Yummy, Yummy!!!
VM
June 22nd, 2009
10:53 pm
Second that — love Sweet Melissa’s!!
m.l.hanson
June 22nd, 2009
10:53 pm
The Peachtree Diner in Roswell has the best French Toast oney can buy!!
Big Eater
June 22nd, 2009
10:54 pm
Haven’t been able to eat there in years, but Junior’s Grill – After a French Toast Special, I’m never hungry.
David (a/k/a The Breakfast Afficionado)
June 22nd, 2009
10:56 pm
Sweet Melissa’s Restaurant. Homemade biscuits, “Hopple Popple” scramble, generous omlets, inventive/delicious home fries, and much more. Great for Sunday brunch with live jazz. Seating indoors or outdoors.
elaine
June 22nd, 2009
10:56 pm
What is so great about the flying biscuit? I did not like anything there
Felton
June 22nd, 2009
11:06 pm
Thumbs Up Diner in East Point!
MT
June 22nd, 2009
11:07 pm
Marriott Hotel (Airport) Brunch, The Dwarf House, Ria’s Blue Bird Cafe, Thumbs Up, Waffle House…everything else is uncivilized.
Susan
June 22nd, 2009
11:08 pm
Cracker Barrel— Wonderful pancakes, bacon and coffee—to die for!