Black-Owned Restaurants
We’re here to do our part to amplify Black voices and provide a platform to highlight their delicious food and culinary stories. From tried and true Atlanta institutions to thrilling new haunts, in honor of Black Business Month, we’re shining a spotlight of support on Black-owned restaurants that have helped and continue to build Atlanta’s dining future. While this isn’t an all-encompassing list, we wanted to run down our favorites spanning breakfast/brunch, lunch/dinner, and dessert across metro Atlanta.
Be sure to share in our support these Black-owned restaurants and check their current availability and adjusted hours of operation due to COVID-19 for safe, socially distanced dine-in and take-out options.
Breakfast/Brunch
Atlanta Breakfast Club
When you start your ATL morning at Atlanta Breakfast Club, it’s bound to be a good day. Just take the salmon croquettes or peach cobbler French toast for a spin and visit their website for more awesome morning eats.
https://atlantabreakfastclub.com/
Gocha’s Breakfast Bar
From the mind of celebrity hairstylist Gocha Hawkins, Gocha’s Breakfast Bar waking up your tastebuds with out-of-this-world eats like chicken and waffle stacks, fried fish with jalapeño cheese grits, and more. See their website for more ordering information.
https://www.gochasbreakfastbar.com/
Hodgepodge Coffeehouse
Fresh-baked pastries and signature caffeinated sip make the world go ’round at Hodgepodge Coffeehouse. Upgrade your morning with the Ghirardelli caramel and French vanilla-laced “Bless Your Heart” latte and visit their website for updates.
https://hodgepodgecoffee.com/
Just Add Honey Tea Shop
Located inside Downtown’s historic Sweet Auburn Market, Just Add Honey Tea Shop blends up a unique mix of specialty loose leaf teas you can grab and go or order on their website.
https://justaddhoney.net/
Le Petit Marche
This Kirkwood breakfast destination has been a neighborhood favorite since 2008. And it’s no surprise with daily scrambles, fluffy griddle cakes, and the can’t-miss French toast sandwich. Visit their website for online ordering and delivery.
https://www.lepetitmarche.net/
Photo Credit: @lepetitmarche1
Lucky Lotus
The Ponce City Market juice bar is the morning jolt you’ve been waiting for complete with cold-pressed juices, smoothies, and açaí bowls perfect to say, “Cheers!” to your health. Visit their website for updates and new offerings.
https://www.loveluckylotus.com/
Milk and Honey
If you’ve ever wanted to brunch on a weekday, this Cascade Road breakfast spot has you covered. We’re talking savory shrimp and grits, deep-fried pork chop biscuits, and a seafood burger sure you’re sure to drool over. Visit their website for more amazing eats.
https://www.milkandhoneyatl.com/
Rosie’s Coffee Cafe
Serving breakfast all day every day, Rosie’s is the perfect pit stop for your daily dose of shrimp and grits and fluffy pancakes in flavors like red velvet, strawberry, and Cinnamon Toast Crunch. Visit their site for all the picks.
https://www.rosiescoffeecafe.com/
Urban Grind Coffeehouse
As one of West Midtown’s best caffeine shops, Urban Grind Coffeehouse supplies your daily fix of specialty blended coffee, espresso, and even tea. Check out their website for upcoming open mic nights and events.
https://www.urbangrindatlanta.com/
Lunch/Dinner
Busy Bee Cafe
Established in 1947, Busy Bee Cafe still stands as a mainstay delivering on time-tested recipes and Southern soul food that make it can’t-miss eating on any visit to Atlanta. Whether it’s their signature fried chicken, BBQ ribs, or superb sweet potato pie, Busy Bee is essential Atlanta. Order online on their website.
https://www.thebusybeecafe.com/
Photo Credit: @thebusybeeatl
Chef Rob’s Caribbean Cafe
Since 2006, Chef Rob Gayle has put his Caribbean heritage on a plate. Chef Rob’s Caribbean Cafe is an Atlanta staple taking patrons on a culinary journey through island fare like jerk chicken, blackened salmon, and curry goat. Visit the website for the full menu and order online.
https://www.chefrobscafe.com/
Chicken + Beer
Named after Atlanta rapper Chris “Ludacris” Bridges’ eponymous third studio album, Chicken + Beer is a modern foray into Southern-style comfort eats at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. You can literally fly into Atlanta and taste the city’s flavors without even leaving the concourse. Make it count with BBQ chicken tacos, chicken and waffles with bourbon maple syrup, and even more options worth missing your flight. Visit the website for the full menu.
http://chickenandbeer.com/
Photo Credit: @chicken_beeratl
The Consulate
A gem hiding in plain sight, The Consulate’s mission is to take diners on a culinary journey through various countries throughout the globe in one sitting. With Cuban-inspired egg rolls, Korean BBQ, and Thai-spiced okra under one roof, a visit to this Midtown haven is the closest we’ll get to world travel for a long time. Visit the website to see which country is in residence.
https://www.theconsulateatlanta.com/
Daddy D’z BBQ Joynt
The easily recognizable Summerhill shack with the billowing plumes of rich smoke coming from the back is the epitome of the mantra, “never judge a book by its cover.” Daddy D’z is highly lauded for its meticulous attention doing barbecue right. Take it slow and low with fall-off-the-bone ribs, pulled pork sandwiches, brisket, and sides galore.
https://daddydz.com/
Photo Credit: @daddydzbbq
Lake & Oak
James Beard Award-nominated chef and cookbook author, Chef Todd Richards, shares his life through his food with places like his Krog Street Market hot chicken stall, Richards’ Southern Fried, and his newest concept Lake & Oak. With partner Chef Josh Lee, the two are bringing brilliant barbecue to East Lake. Order from their website updated weekly.
https://www.lakeandoakbbq.com/
Mango’s Caribbean Restaurant
You can hit the heart of Downtown for some happiness-inducing Caribbean cuisine and rum-heavy libations. Mango’s keeps it Caribbean with authentic; no-frills eats full of flavor like jerk shrimp pasta, curry chicken, red snapper escoveitch, and more. Check out their website for weekly specials and events.
http://www.mangoscaribbeanrestaurant.com/index.php
Old Lady Gang
This Southern eatery from husband and wife team Todd Tucker and Kandi Burruss-Tucker of Xscape and The Real Housewives of Atlanta fame, features down-home eats created by her mother and aunts. Pull up to their savory grilled ribeye, honey-glazed salmon, and late-night deep-fried deviled eggs. Visit their website for updates.
http://oldladygang.com/
Paschal’s
Soul food destination, Paschal’s, has lived a storied history going back to 1947. And the legacy continues in Castleberry Hill as the Atlanta institution still serves some of the best fried chicken around. Be sure to visit their website for more.
https://www.paschalsatlanta.com/
Slim and Husky’s
This West Midtown fast-casual pizza shop is spreading the PREAM (Pizza Rules Everything Around Me) gospel with high-quality ingredients and seriously sweet cinnamon rolls. Slim and Husky’s artisan pizzas take the build-your-own pizza concept to the next level, but we’re big fans of the meat-laden “Cee No Green.” Order online and see for yourself.
https://slimandhuskys.com/
Slutty Vegan
If you haven’t been “sluttified” by this popular vegan restaurant, you’re missing out. The long lines don’t lie. It’s that good! Slutty Vegan is Atlanta’s premier vegan destination with burgers like the plant-based “One Night Stand” and loaded “Menage A Trois” sure to make you consider giving up meat.
https://sluttyveganatl.com/
Sweet Auburn Seafood
A must-try in one of Atlanta’s most historic neighborhoods, Sweet Auburn Seafood is a dining experience like no other. Show-stopping cuisine like the instantly Instagram-worthy seafood burger should put this restaurant high on your bucket list. Explore their full menu on their website.
http://sweetauburnseafood.com/saswordpress/
Tom, Dick & Hank
Serving up delicious barbecue with a twist, Tom, Dick & Hank goes above and beyond to make guests feel at home. Like a family cookout full of all the tasty BBQ chicken and smoked meats one could ask for, take a plate of wings or ribs home and take down the seasoned crab legs and seafood platter while you’re at it. Visit the website for more.
https://tomdickandhank.com/
Twisted Soul Cookhouse
Chef Deborah VanTrece’s West Midtown eatery delivers soulful eats with a modern twist. Twisted Soul Cookhouse draws from her travels with a culinary range that’s endless. Think hoisin oxtails, cocoa-crusted lamb, and more worldly cuisine from this accomplished chef. Check out their website.
https://www.twistedsoulcookhouseandpours.com/
Virgil’s Gullah Kitchen & Bar
As an introduction to the Gullah Geechee culture, Virgil’s Gullah Kitchen is an excellent foray into this niche corridor’s cuisine. A unique blend of African, Southern, and Creole fare, we can’t get enough of the apps like the fried shark bites and shrimp and red rice-filled egg rolls. Visit the website and order online.
https://virgilsgullahkitchen.com/
Photo Credit: @virgilsgullahkitchen
Dessert
CamiCakes
The OG Atlanta cupcake shop is still going strong with even more confections to wrap your sweet tooth around. CamiCakes started with signature cupcakes like red velvet, strawberries and cream, and seasonal offerings to keep things interesting. Now the brand is deep into ice cream, layer cakes, and bundt cakes. You should check out their website and order some.
https://www.camicakes.com/
Delights By Dawn
For an adult twist on the usual cupcake, Delights By Dawn is adding a bit of fun to the typical birthday party treat in the form up boozed-up flavors. Infused Pina colada? Check. Chocolate cherry bourbon? You’re in good company. Order a dozen or even a full cake and discover all the flavors on their website.
https://delightsbydawn.com/
Lenox Cupcakes
Who couldn’t use a sweet treat after a long day? Or just because? Lenox Cupcakes has all the sweets you can stand, no matter your mood. From a variety of cupcakes to cookies to cake pops, this sugar shop is one to try. Order for a special or any occasion on their website.
https://www.lenoxcupcakes.com/
Miss D’s Pralines
This Sweet Auburn Market stall has all the sweets you can eat. Miss D’s New Orleans-style candy delivers on French Quarter flavors sweet and savory gourmet popcorn, candy apples, and their signature pralines and pretzel/praline hybrid, the “pratzel.” Order a few dozen for yourself on their website.
http://www.missdspraline.com/
Sublime Doughnuts
Since opening in 2008, Sublime Doughnuts has been one of Atlanta’s favorite stops for doughnut deliciousness. From its raspberry-filled dark chocolate covered heart doughnuts and A-Town cream to its orange-glazed dream star and fresh strawberries-n-cream, this is one dough dealer not to miss. Check out the website for upcoming collaborations and flavors.
http://www.sublimedoughnuts.com/
Sweet Stack Creamery
Who knew ice cream and doughnuts were the perfect match? Serving up handcrafted ice cream sandwiched between cookies and doughnuts, Sweet Stack Creamery in historic Sweet Auburn lets you build your signature sando with flavors like the blue frosting and Oreo “Cookie Monster,” pink cotton candy-flavored “Amber Rose,” and more. See how they stack up on their website.
https://www.sweet-stack.com/
Photo Credit: @sweetstackcreamery_
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