Weekend Brunch Spots

Weekend Brunch Spots

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Created by René Smith • Updated On: July 30, 2013

Sometimes a few cups of hot coffee (poured by someone else, of course) and a plate of eggs are all you need. Check out a few of my favorite brunch places in Atlanta and Athens.

Ria's Bluebird is one of Weekend Brunch Spots.

1. Ria's Bluebird

8.8
421 Memorial Dr SE (at Cherokee Ave. SE), Atlanta, GA
Breakfast Spot · Grant Park · 204 tips and reviews

Jeff G.Jeff Gunn: Grab the Bionic Breakfast, toss some Sriracha on it, and experience spicy vegan brunch utopia!

Empire State South is one of Weekend Brunch Spots.

2. Empire State South

999 Peachtree St NE (at 10th St NE), Atlanta, GA
Southern Food Restaurant · Midtown · 182 tips and reviews

savoryexposure.comsavoryexposure.com: The best coffee in an Atlanta restaurant, bar none.

The Flying Biscuit Cafe is one of Weekend Brunch Spots.

3. The Flying Biscuit Cafe

8.4
1001 Piedmont Ave NE (10th St), Atlanta, GA
Breakfast Spot · Midtown · 180 tips and reviews
West Egg Café is one of Weekend Brunch Spots.

4. West Egg Café

8.6
1100 Howell Mill Rd NW (at Brady Ave), Atlanta, GA
Breakfast Spot · 256 tips and reviews
Highland Bakery is one of Weekend Brunch Spots.

5. Highland Bakery

8.6
655 Highland Ave NE (at Sampson St NE), Atlanta, GA
Bakery · Old Fourth Ward · 228 tips and reviews

FoodspottingFoodspotting: Try the Sweet Potato Biscuit

Après Diem is one of Weekend Brunch Spots.

6. Après Diem

8.4
931 Monroe Dr NE (at 8th St NE), Atlanta, GA
Wine Bar · Midtown · 98 tips and reviews

René S.René Smith: The Crab Cake Benedict is so good! Wash it down with a Bloody Mary... or two.

7. Mama's Boy

9.1
197 Oak St, Athens, GA
Breakfast Spot · 72 tips and reviews

René S.René Smith: Try the Mama's Boy Mimosa, and get it in a mason jar.

Big City Bread Cafe is one of Weekend Brunch Spots.

8. Big City Bread Cafe

8.3
393 N Finley St (Meigs St.), Athens, GA
New American Restaurant · 40 tips and reviews

René S.René Smith: The best muffins I've ever had. Might I suggest the blackberry? Arrive early and bring your own coffee mug to save a few cents.

The Grit is one of Weekend Brunch Spots.

9. The Grit

199 Prince Ave (at N Newton St.), Athens, GA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 66 tips and reviews

René S.René Smith: The Grit's Breakfast Burrito is the perfect hangover cure, and it's huge! Add a side of their biscuits and gravy to share with a friend.

Five Star Day Café is one of Weekend Brunch Spots.

10. Five Star Day Café

229 E Broad St (Btw College And Jackson), Athens, GA
Southern Food Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

Joel H.Joel Hurst: The Five Star Benedict is the best breakfast/lunch/brunch around!

Sun in My Belly is one of Weekend Brunch Spots.

11. Sun in My Belly

9.0
2161 College Ave NE (at Murray Hill Ave NE), Atlanta, GA
Breakfast Spot · Kirkwood · 119 tips and reviews

NathanNathan: I love their sandwiches and make sure you order some of their coffee from local roasters Batdorf and Bronson.

Rosebud is one of Weekend Brunch Spots.

12. Rosebud

1397 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · Morningside - Lenox Park · 92 tips and reviews

Oakland CemeteryOakland Cemetery: Crave from the Grave: Y'all are gonna have to trust us on this. One word - GRITS. If they got em...we do declare you should order em. Quite possibly the best in the city.

Murphy's is one of Weekend Brunch Spots.

13. Murphy's

9.1
997 Virginia Ave NE (at Todd Rd. NE), Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · Virginia Highland · 140 tips and reviews

Social E.Social Espionage, LLC: While I enjoy the wine bar for a quiet conversation. This is a lovely spot for brunch. It is convenient located near the best shops the Virginia-Highlands area has to offer.

The Nook on Piedmont Park is one of Weekend Brunch Spots.

14. The Nook on Piedmont Park

8.1
1144 Piedmont Ave NE (btwn 13th & 14th), Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · Midtown · 121 tips and reviews