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Barbecue Kitchen |
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(Restaurants - Breakfast) |
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1437 Virginia Ave, College Park 30337 • 404-766-9906
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Distance:
~3.58 mi * |
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Description:
AIRPORT AREA. It's not that the Barbecue Kitchen is hard to get to (it's located just off I-85), but the ill-informed may consider its airport area setting a bit "out there." In point of fact, this A-frame smokehouse is a reward worth traveling for, and the heavy traffic is proof positive that if you serve up good food and neighborly service, people will go out of the way to give you their business. The finger-licking house specialty is hickory-smoked pulled pork, and when a heaping portion arrives flanked by made-from-scratch biscuits (or corn muffins), collard greens, fresh rutabagas and candied yams ... Well, let's just say that nature'll kick in, and you'll know exactly what to do! MARTA: College Park
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Ria's Bluebird |
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(Restaurants - Breakfast) |
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421 Memorial Dr, Atlanta 30312 • 404-521-3737
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Distance:
~10.47 mi * |
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Description:
GRANT PARK. If you plan to have weekend brunch at Ria's, plan to come early, because crowds quickly gather, and the tiny place takes some time to turn over. It's in your best interest to hold out, though, because the homemade food is to die for. Breakfast served all day is the real attraction, whether you choose the omelet of the day, lush caramelized banana pancakes, huevos rancheros, or even the unusual but delicious brisket breakfast. An array of vegetarian and vegan options are available, and although the funky little place has a groovy vibe, it's as comfortable for your hipster nephew as for your church-going grandma. At lunch, find gourmet sandwiches, soups, salads, and a few hot entrees.
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Thelma's Kitchen and Rib Shack |
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(Restaurants - Breakfast) |
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302 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta 30303 • 404-688-5855
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Distance:
~10.92 mi * |
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DOWNTOWN. Located near the Georgia State campus, Thelma's is as down-home, family-friendly a place as you'll find Downtown. Indeed, Southern-style comfort food steals the show at this unassuming dining room, where the kitchen serves up heaping, unforgettable portions of everything from fried chicken and farm-raised catfish to mac-n-cheese and sweet-potato pie. As for the clientele, expect an eclectic mix of neighborhood regulars, stray students in need of home-cooking and folks from nearby corporate HQs – yes, even tie-wearing business execs crowd around the tables from time to time.
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Atlanta Grill |
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(Restaurants - Breakfast) |
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181 Peachtree St NE Ritz-Carlton Atlanta, Atlanta 30303 • 800-241-3333
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Distance:
~10.93 mi * |
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DOWNTOWN. Lauded for its superb cuisine and inviting ambience, this esteemed restaurant is elegant and gracious – just as you'd expect from the Ritz. Well-executed murals and classic city photographs distinguish the space, which plays host to well-to-do travelers and celebs. The Southern-inspired menu finds great expression in the prix fixe brunch, which includes fare like prime rib, artisan cheeses, and pastries. Not to be outdone, lunch at the Grill is itself an impressive affair – one that includes frisee and endive salad with pancetta, Maine lobster club with eggs brioche, tomato and cucumber gazpacho, and green asparagus soup.
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Thumbs Up |
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(Restaurants - Breakfast) |
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573 Edgewood Ave, Atlanta 30312 • 404-223-0690
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Distance:
~11.07 mi * |
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INMAN PARK. Hidden away in Atlanta's Inman Park, this quirky diner attracts weekend breakfast crowds from all over Atlanta with homemade pancakes and biscuits and jellies, which pose tough alternatives to equally tasty scrambles and three-egg omelets. If you're a late-riser, don't fret – they serve breakfast throughout the day, and lunchtime offerings are also superbly done. Infinitely casual, Thumbs Up has the look and attitude of a neighborhood diner and is the kind of place a person can get hooked on. Judging by the number of patrons who deem themselves "regulars," many folks have developed addictions.
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LottaFrutta |
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(Restaurants - Breakfast) |
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590-A Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta 30312 • 404-588-0857
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Distance:
~11.16 mi * |
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INMAN PARK. A self-proclaimed "gourmet fruit house and market," LottaFrutta takes the lush, sweet allure of fruit seriously, incorporating it into a menu chock full of salads, juices, ice pops, and smoothies. If you're in the mood for lunchtime sustenance, give one of their grilled sandwiches a try, and if you want to see what they're really famous for, order a gourmet frutta cup. These amazing treats (they come in two sizes) are a chilled delight of chunky banana, watermelon, kiwi, pineapple, mango, papaya, grapes, and more!
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Le Café |
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(Restaurants - Breakfast) |
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255 Courtland St Hilton Atlanta, Atlanta 30303 • 404-659-2000
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Distance:
~11.19 mi * |
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DOWNTOWN. Located downtown in the Hilton, Le Cafe is a casual brunch spot with a relaxed atmosphere. The American cuisine brings weekend diners to the table with a wealth of tasty options. You can order a la carte or help yourself to the buffet that's loaded with fresh seafood, meats, cheeses, fresh fruit, hot items and tempting pastries.
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Son's Place |
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(Restaurants - Breakfast) |
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100 Hurt St NE, Atlanta 30307 • 404-581-0530
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Distance:
~11.58 mi * |
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INMAN PARK. Most newcomers ask, "Son of who?" Though regulars usually chuckle at owner Lenn Storey's claims of familial ties to Deacon Burton (of eponymous Grill fame), two things certainly have been passed down: a knack for delivering delicious soulful eats like those served on Sunday afternoons at your grandmother's house and a strong desire to maintain a friendly, laid-back setting where customers and staff chat away like backdoor neighbors. Don't lunch here without trying their tender pork chops, meatloaf or fried catfish. And, of course, the homemade banana pudding is mandatory. The breakfast crowd, meanwhile, gets the pleasure of Son's famous hoecakes, a pancake cousin made with corn meal.
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Java Jive |
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(Restaurants - Breakfast) |
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790 Ponce De Leon Ave, Atlanta 30306 • 404-876-6161
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Distance:
~12.46 mi * |
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PONCEY-HIGHLAND. An all-American coffeehouse/diner that combines nostalgic appeal with contemporary hipness, Java Jive draws big crowds each weekend thanks to its hearty, creative eats. Try the mouthwatering scrambled eggs with fresh basil and cream cheese, scrumptious gingerbread waffles with lemon curd, or what many locals regard as the best pancakes in town. If you're feeling particularly adventurous, their PB&J French toast is the way to go! Authentic period furnishings from the 1920s-1950s, along with big band and swing music, create a unique environment of yesteryear. Great for all ages!
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User Rating: 10
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The Flying Biscuit Café |
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(Restaurants - Breakfast) |
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1655 McClendon Ave, Atlanta 30307 • 404-849-2283
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Distance:
~12.63 mi * |
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Description:
LITTLE FIVE POINTS. This red-hot dining spot serves three meals a day, but brunch draws the biggest crowds. Southern favorites and plenty of vegetarian options ensure that every appetite is satisfied. The decor is eclectic and stylish, providing a fitting backdrop for classic dishes given an innovative spin. Try the Meggxican Wrap with cheddar, onion, and serrano peppers in a flour tortilla, or orange-scented French toast served with honey crème anglaise.
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User Rating: 10
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* All distances are
approximate "straight-line" distances.
See Directions for actual "travel distances."
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