Highest-rated brunch restaurants in Atlanta

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October 1, 2025
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Highest-rated brunch restaurants in Atlanta

The word brunch first appeared in a 1895 issue of "Hunter's Weekly," according to the Smithsonian Magazine. In the article, which was titled "Brunch: A Plea," author Guy Beringer suggested swapping out heavy, post-church meals for lighter spreads served later in the morning.

"Brunch… is cheerful, sociable, and inciting," Beringer wrote. "It is talk-compelling. It puts you in a good temper; it makes you satisfied with yourself and your fellow beings. It sweeps away the worries and cobwebs of the week." As a post-script to the piece, he writes that at brunch, "Beer and whiskey are admitted as substitutes for tea and coffee."

Fast forward 130 years, and brunch is now one of the most popular meals in the U.S. According to a 2025 industry report from Bar & Restaurant News, brunch is the #1 meal for both Gen Zers and parents: 39% of the former go out to eat during that time, and 47% of the latter.

Many brunch locations offer the same type of spread Beringer promoted in his article—pastries and marmalade, coffee and tea (or beer and whiskey), and main courses that include fish or other meats. However, a host of other trends like internationally inspired cuisines, pizza, and mimosa flights have come along to add a little variety.

Whether your preference is for a classic brunch or something with a little more spice, Stacker compiled a ranking of the highest-rated brunch restaurants in Atlanta using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, a restaurant with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Most chain restaurants were excluded from the ranking. Data is as of Sept. 16, 2025.

Read on to find out if your favorite local spot made our list!

#27. Ria's Bluebird

- Rating: 4.4/5 (374 reviews)
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#26. St. Cecilia

- Rating: 4.4/5 (371 reviews)
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#25. Six Feet Under Pub & Fish House

- Rating: 4.1/5 (701 reviews)
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#24. South City Kitchen Buckhead

- Rating: 4.3/5 (282 reviews)
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#23. Two Urban Licks

- Rating: 4.1/5 (1007 reviews)
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#22. Silver Skillet

- Rating: 4.3/5 (416 reviews)
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#21. True Food Kitchen

- Rating: 4.2/5 (497 reviews)
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#20. Atlanta Fish Market

- Rating: 4.1/5 (1327 reviews)
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#19. Flying Biscuit Cafe - Midtown

- Rating: 4.2/5 (820 reviews)
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#18. Barcelona Wine Bar

- Rating: 4.3/5 (459 reviews)
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#17. Home Grown

- Rating: 4.5/5 (287 reviews)
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#16. Mary Mac's Tea Room

- Rating: 4.3/5 (4043 reviews)
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#15. Bistro Niko

- Rating: 4.3/5 (960 reviews)
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#14. Blue Ridge Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (399 reviews)
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#13. Marlow's Tavern

- Rating: 4.4/5 (519 reviews)
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#12. La Tavola Trattoria

- Rating: 4.5/5 (385 reviews)
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#11. Alma Cocina Downtown

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1000 reviews)
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#10. Buttermilk Kitchen

- Rating: 4.6/5 (354 reviews)
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#9. Atlanta Breakfast Club

- Rating: 4.5/5 (872 reviews)
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#8. The Optimist

- Rating: 4.4/5 (993 reviews)
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#7. OK Cafe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (728 reviews)
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#6. Copeland's of New Orleans Atlanta

- Rating: 4.4/5 (490 reviews)
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#5. Thumbs Up Diner

- Rating: 4.5/5 (416 reviews)
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#4. No Mas! Cantina

- Rating: 4.3/5 (702 reviews)
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#3. Canoe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (2259 reviews)
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#2. South City Kitchen Midtown

- Rating: 4.5/5 (2002 reviews)
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#1. Poor Calvin's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (728 reviews)
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