Highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Atlanta area by diners
Highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Atlanta area by diners
Breakfast holds a special place in American culture, serving not only as a source of nourishment to start the day but an opportunity to create traditions. It's a daily ritual for more than 290 million Americans and is often regarded as the most important meal of the day, according to data from the Department of Agriculture.
While staples like eggs, bacon, and pancakes are common nationwide, regional preferences showcase America's culinary diversity. In the South, biscuits and gravy are a staple, while the East Coast is known for dishes like eggs Benedict and bagels with lox. The Midwest often favors hearty skillet breakfasts, while the Southwest's spicy breakfast burritos and huevos rancheros reflect the region's Mexican influence.
There are a wide variety of restaurants that serve breakfast today. Traditional diners often feature laminated menus filled with pages of combo meals pairing eggs with a breakfast meat of your choice served alongside hash browns, buttered toast, and endless coffee refills. Then there are modern breakfast spots that embrace innovation, adding global influences and creative twists to traditional dishes. Avocado toast, kimchi fried rice, and churro waffles are some of the more recent popular offerings that reflect how multicultural flavors have become part of contemporary breakfast traditions.
American breakfast culture has evolved significantly over the years. In the mid-20th century, diners and coffee shops dominated the morning meal landscape, catering to workers and families with fast, affordable options. Then, the rise of fast-food chains in the 1960s and 1970s shifted breakfast trends, introducing convenient grab-and-go items like McDonald's Egg McMuffin. By the early 2000s, the brunch boom transformed weekends into social events, with restaurants offering elaborate dishes, bottomless mimosas, craft Bloody Marys, and vibrant atmospheres that encourage extended Saturday and Sunday morning dining experiences.
Today, breakfast culture continues to balance nostalgia with innovation as classic comforts meet modern trends in both casual diners and brunch destinations, ensuring that morning meals remain a meaningful and celebrated part of life.
Curious about where to head near Atlanta for your next breakfast or brunch? Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Atlanta area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of March 2025. Restaurants with at least 20 reviews tagged as "breakfast & brunch" on Yelp that are open at 7 a.m. and are within a 10-kilometer radius of Atlanta were included. Some restaurants featured may serve other food items besides breakfast food. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 15 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.
Keep reading to discover new inventive egg-centric dishes or time-honored classics for your next leisurely morning!
#27. Cafe Lucia
- Rating: 3.8/5 (159 reviews)
- Address: 205 12th St. Northeast Ste R1 Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#26. The Flying Biscuit Cafe
- Rating: 3.8/5 (654 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3280 Peachtree St. Northeast Ste 145 Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: New American, Breakfast & Brunch, Southern
- Read more on Yelp
#25. The Flying Biscuit Cafe
- Rating: 3.8/5 (512 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5975 Roswell Road Ste G-25 Sandy Springs, Georgia
- Categories: Southern, Breakfast & Brunch, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Corner Bakery
- Rating: 3.8/5 (231 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3368 Peachtree Road Northeast Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#23. The Flying Biscuit Cafe
- Rating: 3.8/5 (174 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 857 Collier Road Northwest Ste 16 Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Southern
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Rosie's Coffee Cafe
- Rating: 3.8/5 (514 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2330 Sylvan Road Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Diners, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Alon's Bakery & Market
- Rating: 3.8/5 (489 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1394 North Highland Ave. Northeast Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch, Bagels
- Read more on Yelp
#20. The White House Restaurant
- Rating: 3.8/5 (232 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3172 Peachtree Road Northeast Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Rosie's Coffee Cafe
- Rating: 3.8/5 (284 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 48 Northside Drive Southwest Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
#18. R. Thomas Deluxe Grill
- Rating: 3.9/5 (1206 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1812 Peachtree St. Northwest Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Vegetarian, Vegan, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#17. OK Cafe
- Rating: 3.9/5 (794 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1284 West Paces Ferry Road Northwest Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Bagel Boys Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (252 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6355 Peachtree Dunwoody Road Sandy Springs, Georgia
- Categories: Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch, Bagels
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Thumbs Up Diner
- Rating: 4.0/5 (532 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 826 Marietta St. Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Snooze An A M Eatery
- Rating: 4.0/5 (661 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4600 Roswell Road Ste G100 Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#13. MetroFresh
- Rating: 4.1/5 (360 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 931 Monroe Drive Northeast Ste A 106 Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Soup, Salad, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#12. The Chastain New American Bistro
- Rating: 4.1/5 (253 reviews)
- Address: 4320 Powers Ferry Road Northwest Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Diners, Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Thumbs Up Diner
- Rating: 4.2/5 (895 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 573 Edgewood Ave. Southeast Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Egg Harbor Café
- Rating: 4.2/5 (1003 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5920 Roswell Road Sandy Springs, Georgia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Gluten-Free, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Drip
- Rating: 4.2/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 928-B Garrett St. Southeast Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Jack's New Yorker Deli
- Rating: 4.2/5 (408 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4691 Atlanta Road Smyrna, Georgia
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Just Love Coffee Cafe - Atlanta Perimeter
- Rating: 4.3/5 (151 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1110 Hammond Drive Ste 10 Sandy Springs, Georgia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Egg Harbor Café
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1005 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1820 Peachtree Road Northwest Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Gluten-Free, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Banjo Coffee
- Rating: 4.4/5 (153 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 38 North Avondale Road Ste B Avondale Estates, Georgia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#4. The Daily - West Midtown
- Rating: 4.4/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 763 Trabert Ave. Northwest Ste C Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Demitris Restaurant
- Rating: 4.4/5 (164 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3771 Covington Hwy Decatur, Georgia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Diners
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Atlanta Breakfast Club
- Rating: 4.5/5 (7661 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 249 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd. Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Southern, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Ray's Donuts
- Rating: 4.7/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2106 Candler Road Decatur, Georgia
- Categories: Donuts, Breakfast & Brunch, Bagels
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 293 metros.
