Breakfast & Weekend Brunch Spots in Atlanta

Owned by Marchet Sparks, Le Petit Marche was established in 2008 and began as an actual market filled with cheeses, pesto, fresh breads, and locally made pantry items. Later in the year, when the economy hit a bump, Le Petit Marché, or The Little Market, shifted to prepared foods. That was all it took to turn this small grocery into an award-winning restaurant. What makes the restaurant so successful is how intoxicatingly familiar it is to all of its guests. Truly, it feels like coming home with the smell of mouth-watering soups wafting around the restaurant and Pop greeting customers as they enter. The breakfast menu here is huge and has anything you could possibly want. Some of the crowd pleasers include the Best-Ever Oatmeal, the French toast sandwich, and customizable egg sandwiches.

1984 Hosea L. Williams Drive, Atlanta, GA 30317, Phone: 404-371-9888

There was a time in Atlanta when, try as you might, you just couldn’t find a good matzo ball soup nor a decent Reuben with corned beef and sauerkraut on rye. All that changed when The General Muir entered the picture. In just five years, this stand out deli-café has become an indispensable part of Atlanta’s breakfast scene as an upscale New York-style Jewish deli and café. As with any Jewish deli, you can’t visit The General Muir and not try their handmade and baked-daily bagels! Try one of their open-faced bagels with all kinds of schmear and fish toppings for a delicious start to your day. Not a fan of bagels? No problem! Try one of their breakfast plates like The General, which comes with two pieces of pastrami, two eggs, two latkes, apple sauce, and sour cream, or the smoked hash, which is served with crispy pastrami, potatoes, cabbage, peppers, caramelized onions, and sunny side eggs.

Emory Point, 1540 Avenue Place, Suite B-230, Atlanta, GA 30329, Phone: 678-927-9131

Promising artful eats for simple folk, the Folk Art Restaurant is an all-day diner-style joint that dishes up some of the finest versions of Atlanta’s favorite breakfasts. From the classic chicken and waffles to the huge biscuits serve with house-made jellies or sausage gravy, it’s no surprise that locals just keep coming back for more. Although the restaurant does offer lunch and dinner offerings, it’s the breakfast menu that really blows the minds of all those who come to visit. Take their eggs Benedict, for example, which is available in six different variations. They also have massive three-egg omelets that you can customize to your preferences and specifications.

465 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307, Phone: 404-537-4493

It’s always a challenge to serve good food in a way that will make your taste buds happy but refrain from clogging your arteries. Add restricting your menu to locally grown and sourced produce and it’s even more complicated! Though many restaurants have already accomplished this in the past, it’s still an achievement for Home Grown to do it as well. But what actually sets Home Grown apart? Well, affordable prices and a slow and steady cooking method is where it’s all at. The delicious and hearty options on Home Grown’s brunch menu aren’t just more affordable, they’re also much more hearty and delicious than your typical breakfast joint. Try favorites like the fried green tomatoes, their 100% vegan and award winning sloppy Joe, and their salmon patties for starters.

968 Memorial Drive SE, Atlanta, GA 30316, Phone: 404-222-0455

Nestled in the neighborhood of Kirkwood, Sun in My Belly is a café as well as a full-service catering company that has a sincere passion for spectacular food, whimsical decorations, and developing local friendships and connections. Founded in 1996 by Alison Lueker, the food at Sun in My Belly features intricate and nature-driven themes, all of which are distinctly woven into her gastronomic creations. Some of the crowd pleasers on her stellar brunch menu are the challah French toast, the Belly Benedict, the Kirkwood Breakfast, and Alison’s Famous Pimento Cheese Omelette. Other must-try offerings include the house-made lavender biscuits, the bagel with thin-sliced house-smoked salmon, and the P.B.L.T.

2161 College Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30317, Phone: 404-370-1088

Looking for a great place to gather over a gorgeous breakfast? Enjoy the relaxing vibes, delicious dishes, and the company of friends at Babs Midtown. Guests are welcome to relax on the restaurant’s patio while enjoying their morning cup of joe. Even better? You can also bring your furry four-legged friend with you. What people absolutely love about Babs is that they serve breakfast at any time of the day. We recommend dishes like Juniper Street Wrap, a lightly grilled tortilla filled with scrambled eggs, tomato, onion, turkey sausage, Swiss cheese, and scallions, as well as the bagel and smoked salmon, which is pretty self-explanatory except that it’s topped with lettuce, tomato slices, capers. and thinly shaved red onions.

814 Juniper Street, Atlanta, GA 30308, Phone: 404-451-0888

A whimsical café and snazzy bistro all rolled into one gorgeous eatery at the heart of Inman Park, Bread and Butterfly features European-inspired interiors and delectable food and drink to match. The breakfast selection at Bread and Butterfly is incredible and what better way to enjoy feasting on a great morning meal than by sitting at the bistro’s lovely porch area and soaking up the beautiful view of Elizabeth Street. Regulars of the bistro swear by the combination of Bread and Butterfly’s cappuccinos and croissants for a light breakfast. Decadent season breakfasts are also available, like their Marinated Bucherondin, the Omellete Du Jour, and the Jambon Beurre.

290 Elizabeth Street, Suite F, Atlanta, GA 30307, Phone: 678-515-4536

It’s arguable that there’s nothing that represents authentic Southern cooking more than a bottle of buttermilk. This could be why Chef Suzanne Vizenthann chose to name her breakfast and lunch concept Buttermilk Kitchen. Buttermilk Kitchen is all about nurturing their guests with food made from nothing but local and sustainable ingredients. All of the dishes that leave the kitchen are guaranteed to be made in-house and from scratch, ensuring that absolutely nothing goes to waste. For visitors swinging by during the work week for their all-day breakfast, the chicken biscuit, buttermilk pancakes, and lox plate are great selections. On the other hand, guests coming by for weekend brunch should definitely give the lobster omelet, short rib hash, and Dad’s Waffle Burger a taste.

4225 Roswell Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30342, Phone: 678-732-3274

What can you look forward to at the Corner Cafe? Well, think pastries, pastries, and even more pastries! Every day, European-style pastries, bread, cookies, and desserts are baked on site by the Corner Café, many of which are responsible for landing them on the list of Top 25 Restaurants in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Delight in the freshly baked pastries and pair them with the restaurant’s favorite Pano’s Reserve blend coffee. Other breakfast options are also available for diners at the Corner Café, such as the fresh pan poached eggs, the scratched corned beef hash and farm poached eggs, and the traditional eggs Benedict.

3070 Piedmont Road, Atlanta, GA 30305, Phone: 404-240-1978

Located in the popular neighborhood of Buckhead, the Egg Harbor Cafe promises amazing service and a stunning breakfast. Picture sitting within a bright and classy decorated café and having a freshly brewed carafe of Intelligentsia coffee delivered to your table, which you can then enjoy with fantastic menu items like gluten-free pancakes or stone-ground grits. Service at the café is efficient and utterly friendly, while the meals are fresh and offer healthy options to start your day. Another great thing about the Egg Harbor Café is their dedication to organic foods and seasonal produce. They also do their best to shop from local and sustainable sources and source free-range eggs that are free from antibiotics and hormones.

The Brookwood Marketplace, 1820 Peachtree Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30309, Phone: 470-225-1901