1. The Original El Taco
8.2
1186 N Highland Ave NE (Amsterdam Avenue), Atlanta, GA
Mexican Restaurant · Virginia Highland · 93 tips and reviews
Charles Simmons: focus on the box at the top left of the menu, this is where the real gems of the menu are; the sope, crispy tamale, etc... or just grab the short stack, you can't go wrong with that.
Peter: Three words: el short stack.
Fernando Somoza: Have the el short stack!
2. Ria's Bluebird
8.8
421 Memorial Dr SE (at Cherokee Ave. SE), Atlanta, GA
Breakfast Spot · Grant Park · 204 tips and reviews
Charlsie 🍡: Let's talk about this short stack of pancakes topped with homemade toffee and drizzled with a mocha cream anglaise. Let's talk about how it will change your life. Best special - hands down.
Mindi Walters: So many good options. Biscuits have great texture. We enjoyed temphe bowl and short stack pancakes with caramelized bananas. Looking forward to another visit. Arrive early for no wait.
Amol K: Caramelized banana pancakes, so good!! Also the bionic breakfast with Hotlanta hot sauce.
Doc Lumpkins: Love the banana pancakes!! But get a short stack gang - 3 is plenty!
Lina Miranda: The fresh fruit (w/ whipping cream) is amazing. Ask to mix up the fruit (I like strawberries & bananas). And the pumpkin pancakes, while not actually on the menu, are awesome. A short stack is plenty.
Charlene Freeman: Excellent, strong, tasty coffee. Yummy pancakes!
5. Java Jive
7.8
790 Ponce de Leon Ave NE (btw Bonaventure Ave NE & Ponce de Leon Pl NE), Atlanta, GA
Breakfast Spot · Virginia Highland · 29 tips and reviews
Sondra Landrum: Pancakes that will be remembered for all the right reasons! Even if you are on a diet...order the short stack and ask for the real maple syrup. You will not be disappointed. Yum!
Shane Weaver: Try the gingerbread waffles. Very good!
Social Restaurant, LLC: If you are going to Flying Biscuit....you are waiting too long for mediocre breakfast. COME TO JAVA JIVE!
8. Alon's Bakery & Market
9.1
1394 N Highland Ave NE (btw University Dr NE & Lanier Pl NE), Atlanta, GA
Bakery · Morningside - Lenox Park · 75 tips and reviews
Sam Lack: What a fantastic, fun, bustling place. The tomato basil soup was delicious. As were the chicken pesto and smoked mozzarella sandwiches.
Eater: Alon Balshan’s bakery is more than just bread. The Israeli born chef has created a destination for prepared foods, grab and go bites, carefully curated cheeses, fancy deserts & more. [Eater 38 Member]
Creative Loafing Atlanta: A slice of Alon's Midnight cake, one of CL's 100 Dishes to eat before you die, is reminiscent of sweetened cocoa powder and airy whipped cream. Read more.
Jane Le: Love the southern scramble with a side of grits!
Russell Clinton: Try the creamy, dreamy grits!
Jeff Dauler: It sounds weird, but trust me: The Pasta, Sausage, and Eggs is delicious. And a GREAT hangover cure. Promise.
13. West Egg Café
8.6
1100 Howell Mill Rd NW (at Brady Ave), Atlanta, GA
Breakfast Spot · 256 tips and reviews
Grady Bartlett: The pancakes are yum, double yum, triple yum!
J L: breakfast - fried egg sandwich
Taste of Atlanta: Try the sweet potato pancakes! If you're looking for a sweet treat, grab a Coca-Cola cupcake for dessert!