The Flying Biscuit Cafe was born on a quiet morning in 1993 when its first location opened in Candler Park, an east Atlanta neighborhood brimming with local character. By 11 a.m. on opening day, the kitchen had sold out of its signature biscuits — a fitting debut for what would become one of the South's most cherished breakfast institutions. Founded with an emphasis on fresh ingredients, generous portions, and a warmly inclusive atmosphere, the cafe quickly earned a loyal following that extended well beyond its neighborhood roots.
The menu at The Flying Biscuit Cafe is anchored by its hand-rolled, sky-high buttermilk biscuits, baked in batches of nearly 5,000 per week at each location. Equally iconic are the Love Cakes — golden cornmeal pancakes served with cranberry apple butter — and the award-winning Shrimp & Grits, a creamy stone-ground dish smothered in a rich tasso ham sauce. The dreamy cream gravy, a velvety white sauce ladled generously over biscuits, has taken on an almost mythic status among regulars. Though rooted in Southern comfort food tradition, the cafe has always made room for vegetarian-friendly dishes and organic ingredients.
Over three decades, The Flying Biscuit Cafe has expanded from its single Candler Park storefront to more than 34 locations across Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, and Texas. Despite its growth, each cafe strives to maintain the neighborhood spirit of the original — a place where guests linger over coffee, share a basket of biscuits, and feel at home. The chain's catering arm has served over one million guests, and its Biscuit Blast newsletter connects thousands of fans to seasonal specials, new openings, and community events.