When you roll out of bed on Sunday morning, the first thought that comes to every Atlantan’s mind is: “Where am I going for brunch?”
And lucky for us, there are so many solid choices. Whether you’re feeling like a seasonal twist on the classic eggs benedict from Foundation Social Eatery, a shareable brunch board with meat, cheese, veggies and more from Fellows Cafe, a bagel and schmear with smoked salmon from The General Muir or sensational shakshuka from Delbar, Atlanta’s brunch scene has something for everyone. So go ahead and make your reservations, set your alarms, and get your brunch on this weekend.
The General Muir Emory Point
Emory/Druid Hills
Inspired by classic New York Jewish Deli, General Muir serves up traditional favorites like house cured and smoked pastrami, homemade bagels and the best matzo ball soup in town. It also serves up a fresh take on brunch favorites; try the pastrami and egg, served with Russian dressing and American cheese on rye bread. Or go for The General, with two eggs, two pieces of crispy pastrami, two potato latkes, applesauce and sour cream. And make sure you start your TGM brunch off with one of their refreshing cocktails like the honey lavender French 75 or passion fruit bellini.
Foundation Social Eatery
Alpharetta
Foundation Social Eatery is serving up a solid blend of breakfast and lunch items on their menu. If you’re feeling breakfast, try the French toast bread pudding or the bacon, leek and Swiss cheese quiche. In the mood for lunch? Le Pig Mac is chef’s take on a Big Mac, a burger with two all-pork patties, special sauce, lettuce, pickles, onions and herbed French fries. Whatever you do, don’t miss out on sharing the lightly smoked salmon belly, with truffled egg salad, caviar and challah toast.
Ms. Icey’s Kitchen & Bar
Decatur
The name is completely misleading — this place has one of the hottest weekend brunches in the city. Nestled in the far-left corner of an unassuming shopping plaza, Ms. Icey’s is known for pairing island fare with Southern hospitality, while some of Atlanta’s best DJs spin classic party tunes. The spacious dining gem recently reopened with a revamped menu, on which you’ll find familiar Caribbean items like escovitch fish and oxtails. But, the air horns are at their loudest (figuratively speaking) when an order of jerk steak and frites make their way through the dining room to the space on the table in front of you. No matter where your Ms. Icey’s reservation ultimately lands you in the dining room, you’ll always end up in the hot seat.
Bomb Biscuit Co.
Old Fourth Ward
Acclaimed Atlanta baker Erika Council’s beloved biscuits is just as excellent as ever — and we recommend planning ahead with reservations. Come for biscuit sandwiches, but stay for brunch plates worth waking up for. And speaking of biscuits, don’t miss the black pepper bacon version.
Delbar Middle Eastern – Inman Park
Inman Park
Inman Park hot spot Delbar is bringing the Middle East to Atlanta with traditional dishes like shakshuka — beautifully poached eggs served in a sauce of tomatoes, pepper, onion, parsley, and spices. If you’re brunching with friends, spring for the Delbar Breakfast, a Turkish-inspired platter that feeds four, including labneh, halvah, feta cheese, radish, jam, honey comb, dates, fruit, butter, soft boiled egg, sarshir, nutella, fresh herbs, olives, raw vegetable, and walnuts.
Fellows Cafe
Roswell
This historic Roswell mainstay delivers some of the best food in town, from the ricotta hot cakes to the breakfast salad and everything in between. Splurge on the Fellows board for your next brunch and sample a little bit of everything Fellows has to offer. The board comes with a jammy egg, smoked salmon, cheese, tomato and chickpea salad, fruits, veggies, spread and jams with their homemade sourdough soldiers. And why not get a $20 carafe of mimosas while you’re at it? It’s the weekend.
Twisted Soul Cookhouse and Pours
West Midtown
Brunch is a wonderful place to experience the creative soul food that has become chef Deborah VanTrece’s signature, whether you’re looking for hoisin oxtails, fried chicken and vanilla bean waffles, or churro sweet potato French toast.
Tio Lucho’s
Poncey-Highland
Tio Lucho’s is open for lunch, and daytime is a great time to experience the James Beard-nominated Peruvian standout. While not brunch per se, we still love a long lunch here, especially when it comes to chef Arnaldo Castillo’s seafood standouts like ceviche and roasted oysters.
JenChan’s
Cabbagetown
When you think dining without borders, this Cabbagetown favorite has you covered. You may have tried the Vietnamese pork pizza for dinner, but don’t miss brunch here, when you can enjoy a wide range of morning options, from soft-scrambled eggs over rice to char siu bao to breakfast tacos. NB: With something for everyone, it’s great for groups, too.
Bonus: Superica
Inman Park
At Superica, you’ll find the Tex Mex brunch of your dreams. Start off with a tequila sunrise cocktail or the Vampire Weekend, with house-made horchata, Kraken spiced rum and cinnamon and then dive headfirst into huevos rancheros, chilaquiles or the chorizo, potato and eggs. Served with the house-made flour tortillas, the Tex Mex breakfast dishes at Superica are fresh takes on brunch favorites. And pro tip: if you’re looking for something sweet, the hot cakes are big enough for the table to share.
