Kirk’s ATL Guidebook: Grub & Vibes
Brunch Vibes
Self-proclaimed certified “brunch head.” I love a good French toast, pancakes, or chicken and waffles. Here are my top picks for brunch in the A!
First Watch - Madison Yards
200 Bill Kennedy Way SEGreat food!!
Toast on Lenox
Peach cobbler French toast and dreamy shrimp and grits, oh my! Make your way over to ABC, but be prepared to wait a little bit.
265 locals recommend
Atlanta Breakfast Club
249 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NWPeach cobbler French toast and dreamy shrimp and grits, oh my! Make your way over to ABC, but be prepared to wait a little bit.
Amazing food and vibes. There’s always a 1+ hour wait. Be prepared.
146 locals recommend
Breakfast At Barney's
349 Decatur St SEAmazing food and vibes. There’s always a 1+ hour wait. Be prepared.
This place is about 20 minutes from downtown, but oh so worth it! This food is amazing.
57 locals recommend
Gocha's Breakfast Bar
3695 Cascade RdThis place is about 20 minutes from downtown, but oh so worth it! This food is amazing.
5Church Atlanta
1197 Peachtree St NEGreat brunch and dinner options.
Milk and Honey Restaurant at Cascade
5495 Cascade RdYou will never go wrong with Murphy’s for brunch. Each dish is made to savory perfection. Did I mention how tasty their mimosas are?
They also have a good lunch and dinner menu.
119 locals recommend
Murphy's Restaurant
997 Virginia Ave NEYou will never go wrong with Murphy’s for brunch. Each dish is made to savory perfection. Did I mention how tasty their mimosas are?
They also have a good lunch and dinner menu.
Le Petit Marche
1984 Hosea L Williams Dr NELunch & Dinner Picks
Here are my select picks for delectable lunch and dinner eats in the city. From fine dining to grab-n-go, this curated list covers all your bases.
South City Kitchen
1144 Crescent Ave NEPerfect for brunch, lunch, or dinner.
Saturday’s and Sunday’s for brunch are unmatched. Great for dinner or lunch as well. One of my absolute favorites! Can’t beat the Jamaican flavors bursting through every bite.
83 locals recommend
Negril Village Atlanta
800 North Avenue NESaturday’s and Sunday’s for brunch are unmatched. Great for dinner or lunch as well. One of my absolute favorites! Can’t beat the Jamaican flavors bursting through every bite.
Arguably the best BBQ in Atlanta. Fox Bros. BBQ is a staple. And they have multiple locations now. Try the location at “The Works.”
231 locals recommend
Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q
1238 DeKalb Ave NEArguably the best BBQ in Atlanta. Fox Bros. BBQ is a staple. And they have multiple locations now. Try the location at “The Works.”
New York style pizza! So good. And they’re open really late if you need a nightcap.
226 locals recommend
Fellini's Pizza
1634 McLendon Ave NENew York style pizza! So good. And they’re open really late if you need a nightcap.
Black-owned vegan spot! Three locations in the city. Be prepared to wait. The best burgers you ever tasted. They don’t even taste like you’re not eating meat. Must try.
147 locals recommend
SluttyVegan ATL Edgewood
476 Edgewood Ave SEBlack-owned vegan spot! Three locations in the city. Be prepared to wait. The best burgers you ever tasted. They don’t even taste like you’re not eating meat. Must try.
Without a doubt, one of my absolute favorite restaurants. Food and atmosphere are both winners. And their craft cocktails are a delicious game-changer. Everyone’s gotta try Delbar.
21 locals recommend
Delbar Middle Eastern
870 Inman Vlg Pkwy NEWithout a doubt, one of my absolute favorite restaurants. Food and atmosphere are both winners. And their craft cocktails are a delicious game-changer. Everyone’s gotta try Delbar.
I can’t say enough about the Garden Room. The vibe alone will score anyone major points with their date. But the food is the icing on top. Must make a reservation and you’ll be left waiting outside for hours or a random seat at the bar.
64 locals recommend
The Garden Room
88 PlazaI can’t say enough about the Garden Room. The vibe alone will score anyone major points with their date. But the food is the icing on top. Must make a reservation and you’ll be left waiting outside for hours or a random seat at the bar.
Delicious authentic Mexican food in Atlanta’s historic Castleberry neighborhood.
143 locals recommend
No Mas! Hacienda
180 Walker St SWDelicious authentic Mexican food in Atlanta’s historic Castleberry neighborhood.
Love steak? You have to try Marcel — Top 3 in Atlanta. And they’re open til 10PM during the week and 11PM on the weekends.
63 locals recommend
Marcel
1170 Howell Mill RdLove steak? You have to try Marcel — Top 3 in Atlanta. And they’re open til 10PM during the week and 11PM on the weekends.
Tulum Kitchen and Bar
Atlanta Nightlife
This list provides your perfect mix of lounges and clubs. Enjoy.
Bar Vegan is located inside of Ponce City Market on the second floor. Perfect lounge vibe with delicious cocktails and small bites — everything vegan.
38 locals recommend
Bar Vegan ATL
675 Ponce De Leon Avenue NortheastBar Vegan is located inside of Ponce City Market on the second floor. Perfect lounge vibe with delicious cocktails and small bites — everything vegan.
The Sunday brunch here is a vibe. But if you’re into cigars and craft cocktails, Fellaship is your spot. Owned by NFL quarterback, Cam Newton.
34 locals recommend
Fellaship
110 Centennial Olympic Park DrThe Sunday brunch here is a vibe. But if you’re into cigars and craft cocktails, Fellaship is your spot. Owned by NFL quarterback, Cam Newton.
The Painted Duck
976 Brady Ave NWThe café opens at 9am every day to offer you delicious pastries, breakfast items, exquisite Vittoria coffee, breakfast and lunch.
James remains open all day and also offers wines, and featured craft cocktails with a distinctly European feel. Dope vibes at night in the lounge area.
33 locals recommend
The James Room
661 Auburn Ave NEThe café opens at 9am every day to offer you delicious pastries, breakfast items, exquisite Vittoria coffee, breakfast and lunch.
James remains open all day and also offers wines, and featured craft cocktails with a distinctly European feel. Dope vibes at night in the lounge area.
Stylish restaurant & bar offering Caribbean plates & regular events amid a rock 'n' roll atmosphere.
47 locals recommend
Rock Steady - Atlanta
907 Marietta St NWStylish restaurant & bar offering Caribbean plates & regular events amid a rock 'n' roll atmosphere.
Bar Diver
Hangout Hotspots
Go where the people are! Enjoy people-watching, snacking, and shopping at these Atlanta hotspots. Perfect for a sunny afternoon in the A!
Be sure to check out Skyline Park on the rooftop of Ponce City Market. That’s really the main attraction here. Plus the food court.
187 locals recommend
Ponce City Market North Northeast
Ponce City Market North NortheastBe sure to check out Skyline Park on the rooftop of Ponce City Market. That’s really the main attraction here. Plus the food court.
Piedmont Park
501 Amsterdam Ave NE
Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail
Atlanta BeltLine Eastside TrailAtlanta Experiences
Checkout some of our highly-rated museums or catch a thrilling game (or concert) at one of newly-build arenas and stadiums.
Trap Music Museum is an interactive experience that uses art to showcase the rich culture of trap music, one of the most popular genres of music today. Also has Atlanta's #1 Escape the Room experience!
275 locals recommend
Trap Music Museum
630 Travis St NWTrap Music Museum is an interactive experience that uses art to showcase the rich culture of trap music, one of the most popular genres of music today. Also has Atlanta's #1 Escape the Room experience!
Catch Trae Young and the Hawks at the newly remodeled State Farm Arena!
609 locals recommend
State Farm Arena
1 State Farm DrCatch Trae Young and the Hawks at the newly remodeled State Farm Arena!
High Museum of Art
1280 Peachtree St NEWorld of Coca-Cola
121 Baker St NWGeorgia Aquarium
225 Baker St NWGo see the Holiday Lights this winter season at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens!
1221 locals recommend
Atlanta Botanical Garden
The Prado NortheastGo see the Holiday Lights this winter season at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens!
Food scene
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