Best hangover breakfast
Waffle House is your pick for the best hangover breakfast. After all, they're slinging those hash browns 24/7 and there seems to be one on every corner.
YOUR PICKS
1) Waffle House
You say, “It’s a combination of greasy food, cheap eats, close proximity to whereever I crashed and lack of required dress attire. … I swear, there’s a Waffle House every other intersection in the South, so there’s always one close by.”
4) Marietta Diner (tie)
4) The EARL (tie)
A hearty way to recharge, accompanied by some hair of the dog, at Fado. Photo: Becky Stein / Special
OUR PICKS
Food and beverage writer Bob Townsend says, “As a hangover cure, the traditional Irish breakfast — a groaning mass of eggs, Irish sausages and bacon, black pudding, white pudding, grilled tomatoes, mushrooms and bread — has its own decadent appeal. That’s particularly true when it’s served up with a pint. At Fado, all that can be had day or night.”
4. Waffle House
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135 comments Add your comment
Whitney Nelson
June 21st, 2010
12:19 pm
I like to go to Waffle House when I’m hungover. It’s a combination of greasy food, cheap eats, close proximity to where ever I crashed and lack of required dress attire. Let me explain, first off I always crave eggs after a night of drinking. And if I’m that hungover where I need food now, then I must have spent a ton of money – so I need to go somewhere cheap. I swear, there’s a Waffle House every other intersection in the south, so there’s always one close by. Lastly, let’s be honest, Waffle House is not known for it’s upscale environment – so I’m usually either in my pajamas or in the alcohol stained, cigarette smelling clothes from last night. With my smudged makeup still on and I fit right in. Only downfall, there’s usually a wait but it’s much shorter there than anywhere else on a weekend morning.
justin
June 21st, 2010
12:30 pm
tin lizzy’s brunch will hit the spot. chorizo egg and cheese tacos plus a margarita!
hairofthedog
June 21st, 2010
12:53 pm
Hands down the best place in Atlanta to cure a hangover is Marietta Diner!
Front Page News
June 21st, 2010
12:55 pm
Ambience: Front Page News for ambience with sitting in the courtyard, listening to the jazz band, and having a bloody mary from the bloody mary bar (when I’m hungover I just have them do it for me) – but the food sucks.
Bagel Palace for some great breakfast food.
The Grinch
June 21st, 2010
12:58 pm
A large Bloody Mary and then the Majestic Diner. It’s not sexy but perfect for re-greasing a raw stomach.
Amanda
June 21st, 2010
12:59 pm
The Flying Biscuit……or Meehan’s brunch
dick gazzinya
June 21st, 2010
12:59 pm
the fying biscuit cafe!!!!! beat ya shane
Marina
June 21st, 2010
1:04 pm
I love Meehans although I hate the temptation of their bottomless Mimosa’s
– beats the purpose of going over to nurse a hangover 
ha! ha! The OK Cafe is not bad either.
fred
June 21st, 2010
1:05 pm
Murphy’s Va-Highland. Was just here yesterday and it was awesome
Kaye
June 21st, 2010
1:07 pm
French Fries from McDonald’s. I need the grease to soak everything up.
LS
June 21st, 2010
1:08 pm
Waffle House
Honky Talkin'
June 21st, 2010
1:10 pm
Manuel’s Tavern has a great Breakfast! Huge portions of thick bacon, home fries and biscuits. They open at 11:00 on SAT/SUN and you can always find a seat.
Atlanta Native
June 21st, 2010
1:10 pm
Waffle House, the Majestic or anywhere else that will serve a cheeseburger in the morning.
The left over Krystals in the fridge from the slider run made on the way home, will do in a pinch.
iamdrunk
June 21st, 2010
1:12 pm
Krystal. Nastiest food anywhere and I can only eat it when i’m drunk.
Sam
June 21st, 2010
1:12 pm
I like to go to HobNob Tavern for the hangover helper or to Marlowe’s for a BLT Bloody Mary to chase my hangover away.
miss marta
June 21st, 2010
1:13 pm
flying biscuit? for a hangover? what are you, OTP hipsters?
American Roadhouse in the highlands. some of the best breakfast food, like evah, AND you can get a mimosa on the side!
Kevin Jones
June 21st, 2010
1:13 pm
Well your picture looks like the Irish Breakfast from Meehan’s. Which is awesome!! That’s what I get when I am there. No of course Waffle House is fantastic as well.
Dr Craven Morehead
June 21st, 2010
1:13 pm
J Christophers.
Intown Atlantan
June 21st, 2010
1:15 pm
The Cross-Eyed Scramble–and any other item–at Gato Bizco (The Cross-Eyed Cat) in Candler Park is not to be missed! It’s directly across from Flying Biscuit. The food is better. The vibe truer to the L5P neighborhood. And there’s usually no wait. Enjoy!
cabbage
June 21st, 2010
1:15 pm
The E.A.R.L., for dunch. (Because who get’s up at 9 a.m. after drinking?)
Dave
June 21st, 2010
1:16 pm
Majestic Diner
miss marta
June 21st, 2010
1:26 pm
ha! you sound like my boyfriend ;o)
serious hi five on dunch. the earl’s black bean burger cannot be beat!
Clint Hodges
June 21st, 2010
1:32 pm
The Silver Skillet is “Stoopid” good.
…so is getting hammered and dancing. Enjoy life!
ATL4Real
June 21st, 2010
1:44 pm
Majestic Diner. greasiest hangover food around
IRISH25
June 21st, 2010
1:46 pm
My hangover remedy was always a large bowl of chili from Krystal, still works to this day!!!
hey yo!
June 21st, 2010
1:53 pm
the Old Hickory HOuse over in Dunwoody has great breakfast. And they serve breakfst til 2 PM!
William Oliver
June 21st, 2010
2:01 pm
Majestic Diner, best food, best service. haha
Steve
June 21st, 2010
2:05 pm
What restaurant serves the breakfast that is pictured? That looks awesome. Also, i think it is kind of stupid to title the article where to get the best hangover breakfast. Why not just say where to get the best breakfast.
Ole Guy
June 21st, 2010
2:08 pm
The big question is not so much where to find the best breakfast, but where to find a restaurant with bar stools that don’t keep falling over. Strange how the bar stools at Dennys are quite stable during daylight hours and early evening. At some point during the evening, they seem to be a mite woobly…come daylight and they’re once again quite stable.
The Grinch
June 21st, 2010
2:10 pm
“…better able to;” excuse me. Must be the hangover.
@William Oliver: yeah, there’s something comforting about angry old waitresses and lipstick marks on your coffee cup. That’s the only place that can get away with it for some reason. It’s like the A.M version of the Clermont lounge.
iamdrunk
June 21st, 2010
2:11 pm
great idea…is that the best you got?
Ole Guy
June 21st, 2010
2:13 pm
Then again, a good low crawl race on the golf course adjacent to the O’Club was a good way to sober up…after the General gave ya the stink eye!
Jess
June 21st, 2010
2:15 pm
Marietta Diner by far. Doesn’t even have to be hangover food, works great for drunk munchies too since it 24 hours!
Buckhead Buddy
June 21st, 2010
2:27 pm
White House or OHOP for breakfast and Sunday Funday at Tin Lizzy’s. Hair of the dog baby!
great idea
June 21st, 2010
2:27 pm
@iamdrunk. You eat at Krystal. Best you can do? You pound some Bud with those?
@thegrinch. I know what the article is about. HANGOVER breakfast. Is your answer to all of lifes events is to self medicate? Wow, what a real man you are.
gtg437w
June 21st, 2010
2:41 pm
Silver Skillet Biscuits and Gravy, they can’t be beat…
Fred
June 21st, 2010
2:45 pm
I dunno. When I have a hang over, I don’t want to drive OR ride any further than I have to. This is Atlanta, there’s an Awful Waffle on the corner close by no matter WHERE in Atlanta you are. I’d have to vote Awful Waffle. I mean Waffle House.
Besides, they are used to dealing with drunks and hung over people. The waitresses are careful not to pop their gum loudly in your ear and step away before they scream your order to the cook………..
A. Teesman
June 21st, 2010
2:45 pm
Le Peep in Dunwoody Village always helps if you’ve over imbibed at The Limelight, American Pie, or the cellar at Baby Doe’s
MD
June 21st, 2010
2:56 pm
The Brisket Breakfast (or anything, for that matter) at Ria’s Bluebird.
Rod Farva
June 21st, 2010
2:58 pm
Dimpus Burger has a pretty good Sausage, egg and hollandaise Dimp-Muffin for breakfast. Be sure to get it with a liter of cola.
A. Teesman
June 21st, 2010
3:00 pm
Of course, the Sunday brunch as Cashin’s is great, too. Then, since you’re already at the mall, you can drop in at RIch’s.
donkey200
June 21st, 2010
3:38 pm
Majestic Diner or Waffle House.
Blondie
June 21st, 2010
3:48 pm
Without a doubt any Waffle House is the place to go after midnight. Then you can sleep in the next day.
Drew
June 21st, 2010
3:51 pm
the Big Nasty at Rosebud
reservoirDAWG
June 21st, 2010
3:53 pm
Cracker Barrel or WH.
Jenny L.
June 21st, 2010
4:22 pm
JAVA JIVE – great food and no overhead lights. We get there before 10 and rarely have to wait too long. Mmmmmm. Mediteranian Scramble!!
Mel
June 21st, 2010
6:06 pm
The Flying Biscuit!!
Double C
June 21st, 2010
9:12 pm
Georgia Diner – Pleasant Hill Rd. Duluth
MB
June 21st, 2010
9:23 pm
Waffle House most of the time. If you wake up in the middle of the day, then Zaxby’s is also very good for curing hangovers.
I miss Atlanta
June 21st, 2010
9:25 pm
My two favs: Roadhouse Grill or the Peachtree Plate at West Egg
Darlene
June 21st, 2010
9:50 pm
Y’all! The Flying Biscuit! I swear!
gw
June 21st, 2010
10:52 pm
You know…..this really is a pretty lame, juvenile and unappetizing topic….Who over the age of 23 or so would want to discuss a “hangover breakfast”?
Tom
June 21st, 2010
10:55 pm
Waffle House. Most of the other places mentioned aren’t open at 3:00AM when you need them! Waffle Houses are everywhere, and nobody is gonna bug you because you’re a little bleary eyed.
rj
June 21st, 2010
11:23 pm
Seriously, a drunk driver takes out the Governor’s intern and we’re here talking about hangover breakfasts?! SERIOUSLY, WHO OVER AT AJC DECIDED TO LET THIS GET POSTED, DANG, AT LEAST WAIT ANOTHER WEEK OR TWO!!
Mike Stevens
June 21st, 2010
11:49 pm
Majestic, hands down. Why do you think they’re still going strong, ambiance?
JP
June 21st, 2010
11:52 pm
Ria’s Bluebird in Grant Park. Soooooo good.
ATLSCENE
June 22nd, 2010
12:09 am
Leave it to Atlanta to turn a food blog, to discussing drinking, driving, and accidents. All of you are hippocrits. You get drunk on Saturday, then pray and worship on Sunday. Then pass judgement on everyone else the rest of the week. IHOP~ Rooty Tooty Fresh and Fruity
ss
June 22nd, 2010
12:20 am
How did it take so long for Ria’s to get a mention? Mary Mac’s needs to be in the conversation too, along with Murphy’s, J Chris and Marietta Diner.
BBQ
June 22nd, 2010
1:12 am
THE VARSITY FOOLS… EAT THE CHILLI DOGS
Daryl-Atlanta
June 22nd, 2010
5:11 am
Room Service
ABB
June 22nd, 2010
8:28 am
I am 27 and this is the best blog to date. The older I get, the worse my hangovers.
Waffle House is always clutch. A grand slam (4 healthy shots) at Arden’s Garden and then a day of laying on the couch is my usual routine.
Ricky
June 22nd, 2010
8:40 am
The Blue Ribbion Grill has the best breakfast/brunch menu on saturdays with serious specials on bloodies, screwdrivers and mimosas
HG
June 22nd, 2010
8:53 am
the flying biscuit for sure!
Clo
June 22nd, 2010
9:00 am
Definitely the french toast at the Flying Biscuit!
CC
June 22nd, 2010
9:05 am
Flying Biscuit!
reservoirDAWG
June 22nd, 2010
10:15 am
Oh yeah, The Fling Biscuit, riiiight! That turkey sausage is great for a hangover.
Ga Peachy
June 22nd, 2010
10:20 am
I absolutely need grease after a long night of partying and drinking, so Waffle House is the place for that! But if I’m downtown I always hit up Gladys Knights Chicken & Waffles. The Midnight Train (4 fried chicken wings, a large waffle, and small orange slice) is soooooo good!
doodleRex
June 22nd, 2010
1:34 pm
That was an awesome read for a tuesday…Waffle House.
Jose
June 22nd, 2010
2:07 pm
This is an easy one! If you go to an authentic , Mexican restaurant , order Menudo, and your hangover will be gone! Period.
Paddy
June 22nd, 2010
2:27 pm
Stoopid….where do you go for that egg white hangover??? You sound like a fun girl to party with!
Marietta Diner-open 24 hrs
Cmill
June 22nd, 2010
2:42 pm
Chick Fil A biscuit
Destin Dawg
June 22nd, 2010
2:47 pm
Donut Hole or Another Broken Egg in Destin
Otis the Drunk.
June 22nd, 2010
3:00 pm
Quick Trip(QT) has good refrigerated burritos and their BIG BOMB will fix you right up. Microwave it and enjoy plus it’s only about 600 calories! DOH!
Wash it down with cold milk…milk and burritos (or a greasy burger) is the best hangover prescription!
Angry Jamie
June 22nd, 2010
3:05 pm
Thumbs Up Diner by far! The Flying Biscuit tastes good, but it makes the hangover poops even worse.
Nachos
June 22nd, 2010
3:08 pm
A Crumpy Burger does the trick for me…
Yum Yum Yum Yum Yum Yum!!!!
N-GA
June 22nd, 2010
3:10 pm
If you really have a hangover, then you want some place where 1) They keep your coffee cup filled 2) There isn’t excessive noise and 3) There are no bright lights. That would spell Manuel’s Tavern for me!
Keith
June 22nd, 2010
3:15 pm
Bobby and June’s on 10th
Peter
June 22nd, 2010
3:35 pm
If you don’t have a hang over….cause you were smart enough to drink water before bed……. I love the Jazz, the Bloody Mary bar and delicious “Healthy” food you can eat at either Front Page News…
Brit
June 22nd, 2010
3:42 pm
Manuel’s to “fight a cold.”
Vickery’s (bottomless mimosas!) to “feed a fever.”
Max Bacon
June 22nd, 2010
3:54 pm
Ken’s Corner Grill in Smyrna. Like waffle house but greasier!
UGADawg7
June 22nd, 2010
3:58 pm
The Flying Biscuit!
thumbs
June 22nd, 2010
4:06 pm
Man, this post makes me miss the old Drunk N DIne, I mean Dunk N Dine. Was the BEST place for nursing a hangover or sobering up. And the wait staff couldn’t be beat.
dcraig
June 22nd, 2010
4:06 pm
Waffle House All-Star with a double hash browns usually does the trick
nique
June 22nd, 2010
4:08 pm
Murphy’s or Rosebud fosho. But that’s only if you enjoy eating actual food rather than food substitutes.
Mike
June 22nd, 2010
4:09 pm
Cracker Barrell … mama’s pancake breakfast is the hangover cure-all
Chris
June 22nd, 2010
4:16 pm
Waffle House Baby! Double order of Scattered, Covered & Chunked
chris
June 22nd, 2010
4:17 pm
Steak and eggs at Waffle House or ribeye steak sandwich from Martins. It’ll cure what ails (or ales) you! And there’s always one or the other near.
The Hedges
June 22nd, 2010
4:17 pm
I’m a believer in the Waffle House fix. But it does make me fart a lot.
Ganners
June 22nd, 2010
4:17 pm
Waffle House….that special greese does the trick.
Jonathan
June 22nd, 2010
4:18 pm
Highland Tap. The specials are always great and the brunch staples like the crab benidict are great. They have wonderful service; the bar is the best place to start your recovery process.
Chad
June 22nd, 2010
4:21 pm
Has anyone said Treehouse yet? Huevos Rancheros are incredible and every hung over bar-star from the night before seems to congregate there. Makes for great people watching…not to mention its dog-friendly
hollywoodfla
June 22nd, 2010
4:33 pm
sofa pizza
Moderate
June 22nd, 2010
4:34 pm
I’m sad for the individuals who are so lacking a sense of perspective that they react to a casual discussion about hangover remedies. As we get older, the game we talk is usually better than the game we play, but many of us will stay out a bit late and have a bit too much to eat/drink. (And, no, we don’t all club hop in Buckhead and weave our way home drunk. ) Sunday morning comfort food is a critical discussion topic.
DUI accidents are serious business and need to be treated accordingly, but trying to squeeze the all of the fun out of life will continue to cost you credibility.
Moderate
June 22nd, 2010
4:34 pm
BTW…..Waffle House cheese and eggs!
midtown mom
June 22nd, 2010
4:49 pm
Although I’ve never had Meehan’s breakfast, they also serve the pictured dish at RiRa in midtown and it is amazing! Enough to share. Another Broken Egg in Destin is awesome, too “Dawg”!
Oy
June 22nd, 2010
5:25 pm
Ria’s. Definitely.
hazer
June 22nd, 2010
5:30 pm
Majestic, Earl, Flying Biscuit, Red Hen, Mayflower (Athens), Grit (Athens). That covers it.
professional
June 22nd, 2010
5:34 pm
a nice 16 oz PBR does the trick for me
GTSteve
June 22nd, 2010
5:46 pm
Marina
June 21st, 2010
1:04 pm
Did someone say bottomless Mimosa’s……
Dixie Cybill Presley
June 22nd, 2010
6:11 pm
Old Hickory House Northlake for a HUGE platter of three biscuits and gravy for under $4! Won’t need anything else all day and will Make You Slap Your Mamma too.
UGAGirl75
June 22nd, 2010
6:50 pm
Carpe Diem in Decatur – fantastic omelets and bottomless mimosas on a beautiful patio!
Preston Waters
June 22nd, 2010
6:53 pm
Treehouse in PTree Hillz. or Social House’s Chicken n’ Waffles
snb
June 22nd, 2010
7:20 pm
“Really Good Day” or “Rough Night” at Parker’s on Ponce
No BS
June 22nd, 2010
7:30 pm
Once AGAIN, the AJC is scraping the bottom of the barrel for journalistic prowess. Get a real life and cover some REAL news!!! BTW….you are supposedly covering news for the capital of the south BOZO’s!!!!!
No BS
June 22nd, 2010
7:31 pm
thus why I do not pay to receive your printed BS anymore!
Rich
June 22nd, 2010
7:36 pm
Alcohol is the Devils tool. Those that partake in it will surely burn in hell.
Boyuphigh
June 22nd, 2010
8:09 pm
A. Teesman : Good one…. Few remember..
And in my day, we called these places ‘Drunk and Dine’
iamdrunk
June 22nd, 2010
8:41 pm
remember the old Clock Restaurants on Buford Hwy. Let’s all burn in Hell!
WhatAtlantaEats
June 22nd, 2010
9:01 pm
Definitely Waffle House- scattered, smothered and covered with a pork chop on the side! The Marietta Diner is a good alternative.
Sara
June 23rd, 2010
9:41 am
Silver Skillet on 14th
Caroline
June 23rd, 2010
11:54 am
any Krystal’s…….just drive thru and order 1/2 dozen Krystal burgers (with extra mustard!!!!)
david c
June 23rd, 2010
12:19 pm
Pastrami sandwich, tub of chili and a chocolate shake from TOM’s In Van Nuys. Oops, wrong state…
Lisa
June 23rd, 2010
1:58 pm
Oh, yes. Flying Biscuit!!!
RL
June 23rd, 2010
1:59 pm
Pastries A Go Go in Decatur is fantastic for breakfast, hung over or not.
Jean-o
June 23rd, 2010
2:18 pm
Corner Pub in Decatur has a great hangover hash and delicious breakfast sandwiches.
Egger
June 23rd, 2010
4:42 pm
EARL dunch. Huevos rancheros or the Breakfast of Champions and a Mimosa. YUM!
Karl Childers
June 23rd, 2010
5:42 pm
A Salty Dog or a Tequila Sunrise then breakfast at OK Cafe.
dood
June 24th, 2010
10:34 am
Waffle house if you’re still tanked. And then sofa surfing with lots of water.
dood
June 24th, 2010
10:35 am
Old Devil you are right! the 10s hit too hard, I prefer the 7.5 and a glass of wine.
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Sugarlee
June 26th, 2010
9:18 am
Bankhead resturant on the corner of Donald Lee Hollowell (Bankhead) and Linsey st.
come as you are. you may want to take it out but no place in town has better breakfast. The Biscuits float in the air.
patrocket
June 26th, 2010
9:55 am
Hickory House Dunwoody
buffalo soldier
June 26th, 2010
10:06 am
quicktrip
Meme
June 26th, 2010
10:33 am
I am a big breakfast fan and that picture from The Guinness looks awesome!
Tom
June 26th, 2010
10:39 am
Flying Biscuit?? What a crap-hole.
Jalanie
June 26th, 2010
10:55 am
Tom … finally someone who feels like I do about Hurling Biscuit. Try ordering a Hamburger there and the help will look at you with content in their eyes. I don’t want Turkey burgers or bacon …. NASTY!! Pretty much a grease pit. Won’t see me there!
Elton J
June 26th, 2010
10:59 am
The Biscuits, Eggs, and Gravy at The Flying Biscuit! That does the trick for sure. Oh, and the coffee they use is strong and delicious. I am heading to the Sandy Springs cafe now!
A
June 26th, 2010
11:00 am
Wow, Stoopid, did you loose any teeth from that 180 you did when you went from judgmental fundamentalist guy to reflective, self loathing guy?
Also, Waffle house green eggs and ham, Majestic liver and onions (seriously), biscuits and red eye gravy anywhere within crawling distance, must have a Mexican coke, hard to find, plan ahead. Cracker Barrel chicken fried steak with gravy, your choice of vegetables. And of course, room service.
Lewdawg
June 26th, 2010
11:08 am
Jalanie, the Biscuit is probably the least on the grease of all these places? I just have to question intentions of someone that can’t list their favorite, but knocks the favorites of others. That said, I agree with Elton J and say I am heading to the Flying Biscuit to make this hangover go away. Don’t hate.
IDONTKNOWYOU
June 26th, 2010
11:11 am
The Flying Biscuit in Sandy Springs ya heard
y
June 26th, 2010
12:45 pm
Another broken egg in destin sucks!!!!!
Russ555
June 26th, 2010
12:47 pm
Hickory House near Northlake shopping center. Hands down
Mark
June 26th, 2010
1:18 pm
A bowl of clam chowder from Red Lobster.
RED
June 28th, 2010
9:34 am
The Corner Pub’s fried egg sandwich and hangover hash are the best!
reservoirDAWG
June 28th, 2010
9:51 am
The Flying Biscuit is blahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!