The incredible brunch scene in Atlanta is alive and well on the Southside. Here in the ATL Airport District, you can feast on decadent brunch fare and sip your mid-day cocktails any day of the week. Several restaurants are solely dedicated to the majestic meal that blends breakfast, lunch, and vibes, while others serve grits and mimosas on a limited basis. Read on to learn where and when to get your brunch on in the District.
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Buttermilk Biscuit
🍳 1634 Virginia Ave, College Park, GA 30337
Buttermilk Biscuit has quickly become a beloved brunchery in College Park since opening its doors in 2024. At this welcoming spot on Virginia Ave, you can enjoy breakfast, brunch, and lunch daily from 8 AM to 3 PM (open until 4 PM on weekends). Crowd favorites at this woman-owned restaurant include their signature biscuits with homemade jam and grits that even self-proclaimed "grits snobs" approve of. It's the perfect spot for the whole family, or a cozy date with someone sweet.
Folk Art
🥓 637 N Central Ave, Hapeville, GA 30354
The Atlanta-based eatery, Folk Art, recently opened its eagerly anticipated third location in Hapeville, bringing their Southern classics infused with unexpected flavors to the "City for the Arts." Enjoy fluffy waffles, omelettes, and eggs Benedict with your choice of protein served all day alongside lunch and dinner favorites, such as their popular pulled pork sandwich, shrimp Po' Boy, and Cobb salad.
Gocha's Breakfast Bar
🍹 3695 Cascade Rd Suite 440, Atlanta, GA 30331
Located in the heart of South Fulton, Gocha's Breakfast Bar has plenty of options for every palette: from sweet cinnamon roll Nutella stack pancakes to savory breakfast pizza, pescatarian-friendly salmon croquettes and even vegan options like the black bean energy bowl. Enjoy a beverage from their full bar, including coffee "with a kick." The impeccable service is the perfect complement to the mouth-watering meals. Got an event coming up? Call them for catering or hire their food truck to come to you!
JPresso Café
☕ 407 N Central Ave, Hapeville, GA 30354
The eclectically decorated coffee shop in Hapeville may not be part of the modern “brunch scene” (no mimosas or Bloody Marys here), but the baristas excel in creating perfectly brewed lattes to pair with the thoughtfully curated food menu, such as the avocado toast topped with heart-shaped sunny-side-up eggs. All dishes at JPresso are served with a fresh fruit cup on the side, so you can finish your meal with a healthy bite.
Kiss My Gritz
🍗 6000 Renaissance Pkwy, Fairburn, GA 30213
For Southern classics with a side of sass, head to Kiss My Gritz in Fairburn. No doubt you've heard of shrimp and grits, but have you tried catfish, salmon, lobster, or oxtails atop a steaming bowl of creamy goodness? They have all that and more, including dessert. Don't miss one of their non-traditional bread pudding flavors after you chow down on a signature fried, stuffed turkey leg - no doubt inspired by Fairburn's famous Georgia Renaissance Festival.
Milk & Honey Cascade
🍯 5495 Cascade Rd Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30331
Milk & Honey Cascade promise to deliver something unexpected to your traditional brunch favorites. Whether it's the juicy rotisserie chicken, the smoked gouda jalapeño creamed corn, or the Keke key lime waffle that catches your eye, your stomach is sure to be in for a real treat. And if you are in the mood for something tried-and-true, their shrimp and grits are actually award-winning. With their Top Ten Brunch items on special during the weekday lunch rush and a reputation for stellar service, it seems like they've thought of everything to keep customers coming back for more.
The Breakfast Boys
🥓 3387 Main Street, College Park, GA 30337
Chef Lorenzo Wyche knows a thing or two about brunch. When he teamed up with Gee and Juan Smalls of Virgil's Gullah Kitchen & Bar to open The Breakfast Boys in College Park, his goal was to provide a place for folks to socialize and enjoy great vibes during the day. The trio has succeeded in making this vision a reality. The Breakfast Boys is well-known all over the city as a top brunch destination thanks to menu gems like jerk chicken with sweet potato waffles and lobster mac & cheese.
The Dining Experience
🍳 8420 Senoia Rd Ste. 201, Fairburn, GA 30213
Brunch isn't just a meal, it's an event. At Fairburn's The Dining Experience, their regular restaurant service, complete with weekly weekday specials, is not to be missed. However, hosting private events is where they truly shine. They can customize the menu, decor, and atmosphere to accommodate any kind of celebration, whether it's a birthday, anniversary, graduation, baby shower or retirement party - they have you covered for all of life's big moments. So come by for a great meal at anytime and reserve their space for your next special day while you're there!
The Real Milk & Honey
🍯 3719 Main Street, College Park, GA 30337
Three words: Honey. Butter. Biscuits. The hype of these warm, soft, satisfying delicacies gets many people through the door at The Real Milk & Honey, and the fun vibe and friendly service at this Black-owned business keep people coming back for more. One of their most popular items is the Hotlanta Chicken, Cheese & Egg biscuit, complete with deep fried chicken, two fried eggs, queso cheese, honey hot sauce, chives, lemon, and a biscuit of course. If lamb and lobster surf and turf or giant peach pancakes are more your thing, honey they've got that, too.
T's Brunch Bar
🥞 3699 Main Street, College Park, GA 30337
Brunch is LIVE at T’s Brunch Bar in College Park. With a DJ spinning weekend soundtracks, mimosa and margarita flights flowing, and signature brunch towers stealing the spotlight, guests are guaranteed a brunch experience like no other. Serving up signature menu items like The MARTA—a waffle served with catfish, grits, and jumbo shrimp, Oxtail Omelettes, creole-style Shrimp & Grits, and colorful cocktails (and mocktails!), T’s Brunch Bar brings Southern comfort with a bold twist. It’s the kind of place where every bite and every beat set the tone for the city’s ultimate brunch celebration.
Weekend Brunch
Hapeville Corner Tavern
🍞 573 N Central Ave, Hapeville, GA 30354
Every Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM – 3 PM, Hapeville Corner Tavern serves up all the brunch mainstays, including buttermilk pancakes, French toast, and fish and grits. You'll also find an extensive boozy brunch menu, including a spicy Bloody Mary and Irish coffee. Stop in on Saturdays for Bottomless Mimosas, with your choice of orange, pineapple, grapefruit, or cranberry juice! (HCT is also a great place to catch an afternoon game over a plate of BBQ wings or chips and salsa.)
Nouveau Bar & Grill
🥂 3775 Main Street, College Park, GA 30337
Deviled Eggs and fried catfish and grits are just a couple of the raved-about brunch items served on Saturday & Sunday at Nouveau in College Park. Plus, proceeds from their stone ground grits go towards funding scholarships for HBCUs across the country. What could taste better than that? Request a table on the rooftop dining area for an alfresco meal with a side of plane spotting, and turn up on Sundays to be a part of their legendary Mimosa Jams!
Paper Plane
🥓 816 S Central Ave, Hapeville, GA 30354
Well-known on the Southside for elevated Thai cuisine, Paper Plane also has a weekend brunch menu! You'll find familiar American-fare favorites with a Thai twist - such as the Thai basil breakfast burrito or the Waffle Goodness, which is served with an assortment of waffle toppings including Thai-tea whipped cream. On a nice day, dine alfresco and share your meal with your furry best friend on one of their dog-friendly patios!
Party of 5 by MetroWest
🥞 1644 Virginia Ave Suite B, College Park, GA 30337
The family behind MetroWest recently opened a Party of 5, a boutique lunch and dinner restaurant on Virginia Ave. They've already expanded their dining room due to demand for their perfectly seasoned food and warm service. The jumbo honey "Henny" shrimp and fried green tomatoes are fantastic brunch starters and the salmon croquets are delectable. Enjoy the brunch menu Friday – Sunday from 10 AM – 4 PM.
Unbelievegan
☕ 7000 Renaissance Pkwy, Fairburn, GA 30213
For a 100% plant-based meal that's also 100% delicious, come to the family-owned Unbelievegan in Fairburn for their weekend brunch! Try the tofu scramble, zucchini fritters, or the Belgian waffle meal made with almond milk. Committed to bringing you fresh ingredients, made to order food, and no oils or unnecessary additives, this is a brunch you can truly feel good about. So go ahead and indulge at this guilt-free eatery.
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