
Chicken & Waffles has become an absolutely crucial part of brunch in the South! If you’re looking for something savory, sweet, hearty, and delicious… you can’t go wrong with crunchy fried chicken and sweet waffles drenched in maple syrup! Keep scrolling for some amazing ATL brunch-spiration. Here are ten restaurants with the absolute best Chicken & Waffles in Atlanta!
1. ABC Chicken and Waffles
When Chicken and Waffles is literally in the name of the restaurant, you know you’re in for a treat. Sibling restaurant to the beloved Atlanta Breakfast Club, kick-start your weekend with some brunch at ABC Chicken and Waffles, also famous for their Nitro Coffee Counter!
Where: Sweet Auburn
2. Buttermilk Chicken
The vibes at Buttermilk Chicken make it one of Atlanta’s favorite spots for breakfast or brunch. Their Chicken & Waffles are delicious at any time of the day, though! Oh, and speaking of delicious chicken, don’t sleep on their fried chicken sandwich either!
Where: North Buckhead
3. Waffle Bar
If you’ll love Chicken and Waffles, then you’ll love Waffle Bar! From serving it up traditional-style to more unique options like their ‘My Momma’s Pudding’, served up with banana pudding, Vanilla Wafers, and slices of bananas. We suggest getting a side of fried chicken with whatever sweet waffle you want!
Where: East Atlanta
4. Ms. Icey’s Kitchen & Bar
Head to Ms. Icey’s during brunch hours for Chicken & Waffles served up with three pieces of fried chicken, a plantain waffle, and brown sugar butter. Looking for something to go with it? We also love getting their Country Breakfast, with two eggs how you like them, geechie grits, bacon or chicken sausage, and coco bread.
Where: Decatur
5. Home grown GA
For a simply delicious meal with locally sourced Southern comfort food, you have to check out Home grown GA. Of course since it’s staples from the South, their Chicken and Waffles are an adored part of their extensive menu.
Where: Reynoldstown
6. Thumbs Up Diner
This Georgia chain and Atlanta institution has come a long way since its foundations almost three decades ago. There are several locations across the city, so you know they’re doing something right! Check out their Chicken and Waffles for a true brunch treat!
Where: Sweet Auburn, West Midtown, and more!
7. Folk Art Restaurant
Another addition to the round-up that’s completely devoted to brunch and breakfast foods, Folk Art’s Chicken & Waffles is a delicious choice from their southern-style menu!
Where: Inman Park & Decatur
8. South City Kitchen
Another beloved chain home grown in the ATL is South City Kitchen. So much so in fact, that there can be lines all weekend long at every location. Their Chicken and Waffles is served up during brunch hours, with a pure Vermont maple syrup on the side.
Where: Midtown, Buckhead, and more!
9. Gocha’s Breakfast Bar
For an all-day breakfast feast of camps, Gocha’s Breakfast Bar is one of the best bets in A-Town. The hotspot is always crammed on the weekend, and for good reason! Their menu is full of breakfast goodness, including chicken and waffles!
Where: Fayetteville & Cascade
10. Ludacris’ Chicken + Beer
If you’re travelling from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport then make sure to check out Ludacris’ Chicken + Beer. And yeah, that’s THE Ludacis who owns this delicious spot! Our airport has become slowly developed into a foodie paradise, with the number 1 airport restaurant in the country right here in the ATL airport!
Where: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport