If there is one thing that Atlanta has in addition to streets named Peachtree and churches, it is incredible black-owned restaurants. From the Eastside to the West-End and in the heart of the city, you will find almost every flavor, every ethnicity, soul food, BBQ, taste like your granny’s homestyle cooking in Atlanta. You can’t go wrong with any of these fab restaurants… If I left your favorite off the list, then please let me know.
Ann’s Snack Bar
Home of the famous Ghetto Buyer – this is a perfect combination of deliciousness. Ms. Ann went to glory a few years ago but her sister has carried on the tradition. The Ghetto Burger was named the best burger in America by the Wall Street Journal. You can not visit Atlanta and miss out on this burger.
~1615 Memorial Dr SE Atlanta, Georgia 30317 (404) 687-9207
B&L Wings
The wait isn’t long, but I assure you it’s worth it. The wet lemon pepper wings are everything you wished for and don’t sleep on the ranch fried okra. Can we simply say yummy! Make sure you follow them on Instagram
~ 3996 Pleasantdale Rd Atlanta, Ga 30340 662-212-3257
BQE Restaurant & Lounge
We have our very own New Orleans speakeasy right in the heart of Atlanta. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Red Velvet Chicken & Waffles is a staple and worth trying. -262 Edgewood Ave. NE, Atlanta, 404-996-6159
Busy Bee Cafe
The restaurant, founded in 1947, is owned by Tracy Gates. Busy Bee is an iconic restaurant that has remained vibrant in Atlanta’s Black Community. Do not sleep on their signature fried chicken or the veggie platter.
~ 810 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. NW, Atlanta, 404-525-9512
Chef Rob’s Caribbean
Cafe & Upscale Lounge. This quaint spot is owned by award-winning Chef Robert Gayle aka Chef Rob. Stop through and your palate will be rewarded with Braised Beef Oxtails, Ackee, and Saltfish; Jerk Chicken, Curried Goat, Dry-Rubbed Spare Ribs, and his signature spicy jerk seasoning is as authentic as it comes.
Take advantage of his entrepreneurship as his brand continues to expand into a wide selection of signature sauces, Food Truck, intimate cooking classes, and private event catering.
~5920 Roswell Rd #117, Atlanta, GA 30328 404-250-3737
Chicken + Beer
Luda’s sweet spot is an Atlanta Favorite for all those that come through Atlanta’s Hartsfield International Airport A trip to the A is not complete without grabbing a bit to eat. As the name stake indicates, there is chicken on the menu, BBQ Tacos and don’t forget the beer! Stop through and I’m sure they will have a beer to quench your thirst.
~6000 N Terminal Pkwy Atlanta, Georgia 30320 (404) 209-3905
Dat Fire Jerk Chicken
If your heart desires some of the best Jerk Chicken on the planet then all you have to do is walk a few steps from Mercedes Benz Stadium, home of the Atlanta Falcons. This is as authentic as it gets. The homemade jerk sauce is everything Jamaican. The plantains are the best!
~226 Northside Dr SW Atlanta, Georgia 30313 (404) 254-4494
GAS Food Truck
This cannabis-themed eating craze was started by vegans Kelli Marshall and Jeff Flemming. Make sure you check out the “How High” it delicious. Their food truck can be found all over town. Follow them on Instagram to see where they may pop up at next
Gocha’s Breakfast Bar
They boast a ton of vegan-friendly dishes that are sure to satisfy the most discerning picky eater. Swing by with your crew for $5 Mimosas on Mondays and Tuesdays. The Cascade Sunrise Breakfast is a must-have.
~3695 Cascade Rd STE 440 Atlanta, GA 30331 678-927-9166 Located in the Publix Plaza across from Applebee’s
Hattie Marie’s BBQ
This College Park joint is a great family spot with an amazing brisket sandwich, perfectly smoked wings, and jaw-dropping giant dino beef ribs! It’s all cooked low and slow, Texas-style with a bit of Louisiana influence.
Jay’s Kitchen Bar
This swanky spot is perfect for date night. The brainchild of two music execs, Jomo Hankerson and Heather Wesley serves “gourmet soul food” from fried green tomatoes, peach pound cake and a jerk chicken egg roll (Fried Egg Roll With Caribbean Spiced Chicken Breast, Red Cabbage And Red Onion. Served With Sweet Thai Chili Sauce) can we say yummy for my tummy!
~3752 Cascade Road, Atlanta, 470-440-5090.
Just Add Honey Tea Shop
This sweet spot is a welcome break when you are trying to get your 5 miles in on the beltline. Peaceful and simply full of Zen, owned by Brandi and Jermail Shelton. Grab your girls and take a break from the hustle and bustle of life. Book a tea part or take a tea blending class.
~684 John Wesley Dobbs Ave Unit E ~209 Edgewood Ave
K & K Soul Food
This family-owned eatery has been around since 1968. They serve a variety of food that is good for the soul.
~881 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy NW, Atlanta, 404-685-1073.
Mango’s
Located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, Mangos Caribbean Restaurant is the perfect mix of ambiance, great service, and excellent Caribbean food.
~ 180 Auburn Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA, 404-698-3992
Ms. Icey’s Kitchen & Bar
If you need your Caribbean fix, then look no further. Not only is the food good, but the entertainment is also just as spicy as the jerk lamb chops. You will not be disappointed. Get ready to party with your taste buds.
~1371 CLAIRMONT RD, DECATUR GA 30033 – 404.963.7871
Not As Famous Cookie
You don’t need an excuse to become a cookie monster. Ashley Carlton’s cookie truck has been serving gourmet cookies, shakes & more for a minute. Everything is preservative-free and the recipes are 40 years old made with real butter and premium sugar.
Old Lady Gang Southern Cuisine
This restaurant is what you get when you put 3 feisty Sistas in the kitchen that can throw down. Joyce Jones, Bertha Jones, and Nora Wilcox make up the trio of the Old Lady Gang. The deep-fried whipped deviled eggs are sure to delight and mamma Sharon’s seared crabcakes might make you wanna slap your own momma. Please don’t!
~ -177 Peters St. SW, Atlanta, 404-692-4407.
Pit Boss BBQ
For all the BBQ lovers that want that authentic, hole-in-the-wall, secret, ya gotta know somebody to know about this joint- the secret is out. The line may be around the corner, but it worth the wait. The smoked wings are some of the very best that metro Atlanta has to offer.
~856 Virginia Avenue, Hapeville, GA 30354 404-768-0036 Pit Boss Express, 6107 Highway 155 N. Stockbridge, GA 30281 770-389-5125
Popbar
These aren’t your regular popsicles. Handcrafted and made with love, enjoy their gelator, yogurt, and sorbet on a stick. Satisfy your sweet cravings with one of their signature hot chocolates or decadent shakes. Located in Alpharetta, it is worth the drive. Owners Jamal and Charel Palmer have discovered magic!
~ 6710 Town Square, Suite 130, Alpharetta, GA 30005 (470) 294-2910
Richard’s Southern Fried
Chef Todd Richards has created a home run with his signature fried chicken. Located in the Swanky Krog Street Market, you can’t go wrong with his hot chicken sandwich.
~Krog Street Market ~ 99 Krog St NE Atlanta, GA 30307 678-732-9594
Roc South Cuisine
This Brookhaven location is a neighborhood favorite and has the best seafood dip, hands down. Make sure you check out the oxtails, Ceasar salad, shrimp & grits, and Norwegian salmon cakes. The menu has a Lil something, something for everyone.
~3009 Buford Hwy NE Brookhaven, GA 30329 (404) 481-5915
Rosie’s Coffee Cafe
The truth is, many coffee shops in Atlanta can come across as a little commercial or generic until you walk into Rosie’s Coffee Cafe. Stop by for breakfast, lunch and/or dessert. A portion of the restaurant’s profits goes to the Lung Cancer Foundation of America in memory of Rosie Gail, after whom the restaurant is named.
~2330 Sylvan Road, Atlanta, 404-684-1111.
Slutty Vegan ATL
The name alone will drag you in. Everyone everywhere is craving the infamous slutty vegan impossible burger. This is not your everyday vegan joint. Pinky Cole has made being a vegan fashionable. You can check out her location over in the west end or you may find her at an event with their signature food truck!
~542 Ralph David Abernathy, Atlanta, GA 30310 (678) 732-3525
Sublime Donuts
You can satisfy your sweet tooth cravings 24 hours a day… The fanciful flavors include Buttercup and strawberry cream just to name a few. They have several locations…one near GA Tech, North Druid Hills and even in Bangkok, Thailand!… Yas!, they are internationally known…
GA Tech – 535 10th St NW Atlanta, GA 30318 404.897.1801 ~North Druid Hills 2566 Briarcliff Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30329 404.315.6899 ~Bangkok, Thailand Fortune Town IT Mall 1,3,5,7 Ratchadaphisek Rd, Din Daeng, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
Sweet Auburn Seafood
Are you looking for something a little more sophisticated, but won’t break your pockets?, Sweet Auburn Seafood is the perfect combination to get your hands clapping with live music and your tastebuds jumping for joy. Located in the heart of the Auburn Ave historical district, the crab cakes will not disappoint!
~ 171 Auburn Ave, NE, Suite P, Atlanta, Georgia 30303 (404) 525-5810
Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint
Southern music and food are all entwined in this juke joint. Known for its freshwater rock shrimp and lump crab cakes, the restaurant brings magic to it’s Sunday brunch and dinner. There is a 2nd location at the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. You may want to make dinner reservations as there is always a line.
~200 Peachtree St. NW L05, Atlanta, 404-230-5853.
The Real Milk & Honey
Milk & Honey is the brainchild of Food Network’s “Chopped: Redemption” winner Chef Sammy Davis. Stop by for brunch and savor on his signature lobster gumbo & grits and BBQ pulled chicken biscuit.
For those that love everything brunch, this is the spot. Can we say presentation, presentation & taste? Fried lobster and grits, smothered chicken and biscuits are just a few items on the menu. Thank me later.
~ 5495 Cascade Road, Suite 100, Atlanta, 404-968-9266 ~3719 Main Street College Park, GA 30337 (404) 458-5500
The Spice House
Live music goes well with any entree. The restaurant features live bands on a regular. The Caribbean fusion is obvious the moment you bite into a jerk-stuffed burger or taste the Caribbean spaghetti.
~2247 Cascade Road SW, Atlanta, 470-575-5999.
Tom, Dick & Hank
Your diet will not survive a visit to Tom, Dick & Hanks. The cuisine consists of Southern barbeque, seafood, sandwiches, salads and much more. They have one of the most expansive menus in Atlanta.
~191 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. SW, Atlanta, 404-343-3774.
Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours
Executive Chef, Deborah VanTrece has put the C back into cooking. There isn’t a bad item on the menu. Take your pick. Jack Daniels honey pecan wings are must-have for any wing lover. I promise you will not be disappointed. This is by far one of my personal favorites when it comes to Atlanta Black-Owned Restaurants
~ -Apex West Midtown, 1133 Huff Road NW, Atlanta, 404-350-5500.
Urban Grind
Mix modern flair with shabby-chic and you get a swanky coffee house in West Midtown. It’s the perfect combination. Take advantage of the community events that give the locals a chance to shine. Tues- open mic comedy, Wed- open mic music and Thur nights are open mic poetry.
~962 Marietta Street NW Atlanta, GA 30318 404-724-0605
Virgil’s Gullah Kitchen & Bar
Don’t sleep on what the Gullah Geechee quintessential flavors offer. This College Park location is next door to Real Milk & Honey. The various rice dishes are incredible and make sure you grab an order of their ‘bussin” corn muffins.
~3721 Main Street College Park, GA 30337 404.228.4897
Who’s Got Soul Cafe
The soulful palate is easy on the tongue as you won’t be able to get enough of the candied yams or turkey wings. They really do have it all and you will be back for more. The affordable prices and scrumptious peach cobbler make it one of Atlanta’s favorite dining spots.
1098 Herrington Road, Suite 14, Duluth, GA 300443818 Covington Highway, Decatur, GA 30032 (404) 289-0116
Atlanta’s Black-Owned Restaurants
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