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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Dawg Daddy
June 22nd, 2009
11:10 pm
Matthew’s Cafeteria in Tucker is great grub for a great price. It’s real food!
jason
June 22nd, 2009
11:14 pm
Thumbs Up in Old fourth Ward and West Egg on Howell Mill.
Dude….
nolarw
June 22nd, 2009
11:14 pm
J Christophers and Original House Of Pancakes, both great.
Michael
June 22nd, 2009
11:17 pm
Pa Pa jacks!
oldbrave
June 22nd, 2009
11:29 pm
Hoffers in Helen Ga
oldbrave
June 22nd, 2009
11:32 pm
best homemade cornbeef hash around lots of it with any type eggs you want fresh baked bread make you hurt yourself all you can get down and then some
chris
June 22nd, 2009
11:33 pm
Douceur de France in Marietta is hard to beat for a great French breakfast. Despite there being no such thing as “French toast” in France, they’ve one-upped the American version for sure!
Louise’s by Kennesaw Mountain is the best greasy spoon around. I could eat a dozen of their “cathead” biscuits.
The other old standby has to be the Waffle House. Besides, it’s local!
Leret
June 22nd, 2009
11:36 pm
Highland Bakery or Thumbs Up
Katharine
June 23rd, 2009
12:08 am
Uptown Breakfast in Alpharetta — great French toast, excellent pancakes, waffles, blintzes, potato pancakes … everything I’ve had there has been really good and generously portioned. If you’re only counting ITP, OK Cafe has delicious breakfast options. Bagel Palace is probably my all-time favorite, but, well, as someone pointed out, since we’re in the South, I suppose we ought to choose something more traditional.
joeybagodoughnuts
June 23rd, 2009
12:10 am
1. J.R’s Log House, the best biscuits and gravy in the northeastern part of town.
2. Old Hickory House in Dunwoody, the staff is great and the salted country ham is great.
3. Biscuit Barn up in Johns Creek, long lines but worth it.
CTNTG
June 23rd, 2009
12:15 am
Atlanta sux when it comes to Breakfast/Brunch restaurants. Other than Waffle House, there is not much to choose from.
AJL
June 23rd, 2009
12:26 am
Sweet Melissa’s in Decatur
Rise & shine ...
June 23rd, 2009
12:27 am
In Bed of course!! But if he/she doesn’t like it in bed or home-cooked, then First Awakenings in Monterey, CA — don’t miss the “All that Razz” pancakes: raspberry, coconut, and granola; so good, they’ll make you slap your granny!
Gene
June 23rd, 2009
12:31 am
Hickory house in dunwoody or golden carrol
Richard blaylock
June 23rd, 2009
12:45 am
BLAYLOCKS HOUSE IN STONE MOUNTAIN HOME MADE WAFFLES CHEESE GRITS AND HOT BEEF LINK SAUSAGES COOKED TO PERFECTION YING AND YANG DONE RIGHT.
David Vogelpohl
June 23rd, 2009
12:57 am
Vittles Restaurant and Gift Shop in Marietta Georgia is the best breakfast anywhere. Whether it be the skillet breakfasts, Freddies or the everyday breakfast specials, nobody leaves hungry!
Great atmosphere and if you like fresh ground coffee, your cup is never empty.
Dmoney!
June 23rd, 2009
1:05 am
Thumbs up….EastPoint. “Try the chickent Sausage.”
Nick
June 23rd, 2009
1:21 am
1) Old Hickory House; 2) Silver Skillet, 14th St.; 3) Waffle House.
Atlantarama
June 23rd, 2009
1:39 am
Waffle House.
MC
June 23rd, 2009
1:47 am
The Social House on Howell Mill- absolute best Breakfast!
mark
June 23rd, 2009
2:08 am
My house: oscar mayer baon, bob evens sausage,johnsonville turkeysausage, smoky links, biscuts, onion potatoes(world famous), pan cakes, cheese eggs, grits, mrs butterwortrhs,grape jelly, oj and wal mart grape juice(everyone is welcome) 2. Golden coral-Douglasville
Shel D
June 23rd, 2009
2:24 am
Essex is Duluth. Best lox platter this side of Vegas, Baby!
Disney Peach
June 23rd, 2009
3:10 am
J Christophers
Me
June 23rd, 2009
3:34 am
Murphy’s in Virginia Highlands — best brunch in Atlanta 8-4 on Saturday’s & Sundays.
Kudzu Wildcat
June 23rd, 2009
3:37 am
Snellville Diner,Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Good
T.Ro.
June 23rd, 2009
5:59 am
Dakota Blue in Grant Park. Try the Baby Daddy Skillet.
JP
June 23rd, 2009
6:10 am
Ria’s Bluebird – hands down.
Btw, Flying Biscuit sucks.
Onward
June 23rd, 2009
6:20 am
Mamies Kitchen in Lithonia – the lightest, tastiest pancakes ever! Plus great biscuits, country ham, etc. Great prices, too.
A. Teesman
June 23rd, 2009
6:48 am
LePeep in Dunwoody Village has the most rad breakfast around.
Kara
June 23rd, 2009
6:56 am
West Egg is the BEST!
Sister Sledge
June 23rd, 2009
6:57 am
Thumbs Up, Decatur, hands down the best.
sharon
June 23rd, 2009
7:06 am
I rather run naked through fire than eat at a Waffle House or Ihop.
JLH
June 23rd, 2009
7:08 am
BLD in Woodstock. Big servings, wide variety, family friendly in pricing and service.
ben
June 23rd, 2009
7:09 am
waffle house?
really?
huh?
The Original House of Pancakes on Cheshire.
But when it was around the Crescent Moon had the best strawberry pancakes. They also did this thing with peppers, potatoes, and eggs! I mean, wow!
MarkP
June 23rd, 2009
7:16 am
West Egg Rules!!!!!
dave
June 23rd, 2009
7:22 am
J.R.’s in Peachtree Corners
SP
June 23rd, 2009
7:25 am
Henry’s Louisiana Grille in Acworth (Saturdays only). Ooh la la Omelet with fried crawfish and andouille sausage and biscuits. And they have Community coffee…
Donna
June 23rd, 2009
7:27 am
Martin’s Biscuits – best biscuits ever
Patrick
June 23rd, 2009
7:27 am
Bobby and June’s
Steve
June 23rd, 2009
7:30 am
American Roadhouse in Va-Highland
Russ
June 23rd, 2009
7:31 am
1. The Original Pancake House
2. American Roadhouse in the Highlands
John
June 23rd, 2009
7:34 am
If you have not tried Pope Benedict Eggs at Katie’s Cafe & Bakery in Roswell- you don’t know the best. Great baker.
Mark
June 23rd, 2009
7:37 am
BLD’S in Woodstock
Jason
June 23rd, 2009
7:38 am
Flying Biscuit has the best seafood, steak, pizza, pulled pork, BBQ ribs, ice cream, breakfast, lunch, dinner, Chinese food, Italian food, hamburgers, sweet tea, french fries, hot dogs, unsweet tea, fried chicken, and sushi. Best of the Big A…a contest to give everyone equal chance to lose to Flying Biscuit.
CMH
June 23rd, 2009
7:43 am
West Egg – best Red Velvet Cupcakes the world has ever seen or tasted! And they serve the best coffee, hands down!
emily
June 23rd, 2009
7:46 am
Pot-n-Pan in Atlanta – it is better than Waffle House!
Yolanda Corbitt
June 23rd, 2009
7:49 am
Ria’s Bluebird & Pastries A Go Go
jim truglio
June 23rd, 2009
7:54 am
Papa Jack’s grat food. good value
GrownManIshh
June 23rd, 2009
7:56 am
Thumbs Up, Original Pancake House, and I’d give Cracker Barrel a nod for third.
Bill Berry
June 23rd, 2009
7:56 am
D J’s at the intersection of Brown Bridge/Magnet Rds……
Billy Bob