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Southern Breakfast & Brunch · Downtown Atlanta, GA

Atlanta Breakfast Club Menu — Southern Breakfast & Brunch Prices 2026

Atlanta Breakfast Club is downtown Atlanta's most celebrated breakfast and brunch destination — a soul food institution where lines form before 8 am, the dining room buzzes with energy, and every plate arrives like a Southern grandmother made it. Since opening near the Georgia Aquarium, it has become one of the city's most beloved restaurants and a mandatory stop for food-obsessed visitors.

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Signature items

Fried Chicken & Waffles$18
Shrimp & Grits$19
Turkey Wings$19
Biscuits & Gravy$14
Banana Foster Waffles$15
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How to Do Atlanta Breakfast Club Right

A playbook for getting the most out of your visit — whether you are a first-timer or a regular looking to try something new.

  • Arrive before 8:30 am on weekends — the line doubles after 9 am and does not shorten until after noon
  • Order fried chicken & waffles — this is the non-negotiable first-visit order ($18)
  • Add stone-ground grits as a side — even if you already have a starch on your plate, the cheddar grits are worth $4
  • Get a mimosa — bottomless available on weekends; the standard is $9
  • Come hungry — portions are enormous; sharing is encouraged and expected
  • For a quieter visit — weekday mornings after 10 am are significantly calmer
$18Chicken & Waffles
$19Shrimp & Grits
8amDoors Open
3pmKitchen Closes

Lunch Plates — Worth Staying For

Turkey Wings — $19

Slow-cooked turkey wings in a rich, thick house sauce, served with cornbread and collard greens. One of the most deeply Southern plates on the menu and a staple that regulars order every single visit. The wings are enormous — one plate can feed two for a light lunch.

Smothered Pork Chop — $22

A pan-fried bone-in pork chop buried under onion gravy, served with two sides of your choice. It is the highest-priced item on the menu and worth every dollar — the gravy is deeply seasoned and the chop is consistently tender. The lunch equivalent of the signature breakfast plates.

Fried Chicken Sandwich — $16

The same quality fried chicken that tops the waffles, pressed into a brioche bun with pickles, slaw, and house sauce. Served with fries. A clean, satisfying lunch that gets less press than the breakfast items but is equally well-executed.

Sides Worth Ordering

Stone-ground grits ($4), home fries ($4), and a single house biscuit ($3) are the essential sides. Every plate comes with at least one included side, but the grits are worth adding separately — they are made with real stone-ground meal and cheddar, not instant.

Best Value Picks at Atlanta Breakfast Club

How to eat well at ABC without hitting the $20+ plates — the five most value-efficient items on the menu.

  1. 1Biscuit (single)Best-value add-on — house-made, flaky$3
  2. 2Stone-Ground GritsEssential Southern side$4
  3. 3Classic Buttermilk PancakesReliable, generous portion$12
  4. 4Veggie OmeletteLowest-priced full omelette$13
  5. 5Biscuits & GravyEnormous portion, great value$14

Atlanta Breakfast Club vs. Other Atlanta Brunch Spots

How ABC stacks up against other well-regarded Atlanta breakfast destinations.

Atlanta Breakfast ClubRia's BluebirdSun in My Belly
Fried Chicken & WafflesYes ($18)NoNo
Shrimp & GritsYes ($19)YesNo
Wait Time (weekends)30–90 min20–45 min20–40 min
Price Range$12–$22$11–$18$10–$20
Bottomless MimosasYes (weekends)NoYes
All-Day BreakfastYesYesYes

About Atlanta Breakfast Club

Atlanta Breakfast Club opened in downtown Atlanta and rapidly became the city's most talked-about breakfast spot — not through marketing, but through word of mouth driven by plates that delivered exactly what they promised. The fried chicken and waffles became a social media phenomenon before the restaurant had a formal Instagram presence.

The location near the Georgia Aquarium and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights places it squarely in Atlanta's cultural heart. Tourists discover it after a museum visit; locals queue before work; celebrities stop by when they are in town. The dining room reflects the city's demographic diversity in a way few Atlanta restaurants match.

The kitchen's philosophy is straightforward: source well, season properly, and serve Southern food that tastes like home. The recipes are built around the kinds of dishes that would appear at a Southern Sunday dinner table — shrimp and grits, turkey wings, biscuits from scratch — and executed with a consistency that is hard to maintain under the volume the restaurant handles daily.

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Atlanta Breakfast Club — complete menu with prices

All dishes and current prices. Data reviewed May 2026. Prices may vary — confirm with the restaurant.

Common questions

Atlanta Breakfast Club — frequently asked questions

Wait times, must-order dishes, vegetarian options, hours, and what makes ABC Atlanta's most beloved breakfast institution.

What is Atlanta Breakfast Club known for?
Atlanta Breakfast Club is best known for its fried chicken and waffles ($18), its shrimp and grits ($19), and the legendary lines that form before the doors open each morning. It is widely regarded as one of the best breakfast spots in Atlanta and has attracted high-profile visitors from the entertainment and sports worlds, cementing its reputation as an Atlanta institution.
How long is the wait at Atlanta Breakfast Club?
Expect a 30–90 minute wait on weekend mornings — lines form before 8 am and the dining room fills within minutes of opening. Weekday mornings are significantly shorter. Arriving before 8:30 am on weekends is strongly recommended. The restaurant does not take advance reservations; it is walk-in only.
What should I order at Atlanta Breakfast Club?
First visit: the Fried Chicken & Waffles ($18) and Shrimp & Grits ($19) are the two must-orders. Add stone-ground grits ($4) as a side and a mimosa ($9) if it is the weekend. If you are going for lunch, the Turkey Wings ($19) and Smothered Pork Chop ($22) are the standout plates.
Does Atlanta Breakfast Club serve lunch?
Yes — the restaurant is open daily from approximately 8 am to 3 pm and serves both breakfast and lunch throughout. Lunch plates include the fried chicken sandwich, smothered pork chop, and turkey wings. Breakfast items are available all day until closing.
Is Atlanta Breakfast Club good for vegetarians?
Options are limited but available — the veggie omelette ($13), blueberry pancakes ($12), and banana foster waffles ($15) are all vegetarian. The grits can be ordered plain with butter. The menu is predominantly meat-centric, reflecting its Southern comfort food identity.
Where is Atlanta Breakfast Club located?
Atlanta Breakfast Club is located in downtown Atlanta, GA, near the Georgia Aquarium and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights. It is accessible by MARTA rail (Centennial Park/Vine City stations) and by rideshare. Street parking and nearby lots are available but fill quickly on weekend mornings.
Is Atlanta Breakfast Club cash only?
No — Atlanta Breakfast Club accepts both cash and card payments. The restaurant previously had a cash-preference reputation but now accepts major credit and debit cards. Confirm payment options with the restaurant when visiting as policies may change.
Are bottomless mimosas available at Atlanta Breakfast Club?
Bottomless mimosas are available on weekend brunches at approximately $25 per person. The standard mimosa is $9 per glass. Confirm current bottomless brunch availability and pricing when you arrive, as the offering may vary by season.

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