Tag: Busy Bee Cafe
18 essential Atlanta restaurants, from neighborhood gems to MICHELIN-starred destinations
Chefs from around the world have brought global recipes to Atlanta, while local talent continues to prove that Southern cooking is far more than just fried chicken (though you’ll find plenty of that, too). Eight Atlanta restaurants have MICHELIN stars, with many more recognized with distinctions and Bib Gourmand nods. Here are 18 spots worth seeking out.
Built to last: More than 65 years later, these Atlanta restaurants are still serving
As Atlanta magazine marks its 65th anniversary, we’re looking back at some of the city’s most enduring restaurants—places shaping Atlanta’s dining before this publication even existed.
The 14 most anticipated Atlanta restaurants for 2026
As we look ahead, 2026 is shaping up to be the year of the casual comeback—a shift toward breezy, daylight-friendly dining that feels both intentional and effortless. Many of the incoming restaurants lean into breakfast and lunch, with chefs channeling creativity into pastries, produce-driven plates, and upgraded daytime comfort classics.
The Atlanta restaurants that fed and nurtured the civil rights movement
As the civil rights movement unfolded in Atlanta, leaders and organizers came to the table, quite literally, in a coterie of Black-owned restaurants.
Busy Bee Cafe earns a James Beard Classics Award
The James Beard Foundation awarded Atlanta's historic Busy Bee Cafe with a 2022 America's Classics Award. The award is given to "locally owned restaurants that have timeless appeal and are beloved regionally for quality food that reflects the character of its community."
It’s more important than ever to support Black-owned restaurants. Here are 17 we love.
Barbecue, vegan burgers, all-day brunch, pizza, seafood, and more.
The pandemic reminds me of a time when Atlanta was a very different food city
In this hiatus, I’ve had ample time to return to memories of the restaurant scene of Atlanta’s past.
Best of Atlanta 2018: Food & Drink
The best of Atlanta's food and drink in 2018, including best new restaurant, new chef, zero-proof cocktail, healthy food, date restaurant, and more.
Eat lunch where civil rights movement leaders once held meetings
“During the civil rights movement, we’d start our day at Busy Bee or Paschal’s,” says Andrew Young, referencing his days at the SCLC with Martin Luther King Jr. in the 1960s. “But you didn’t go to those places so much to eat as you did to meet. That’s where you found out what was going on.”
Our 13 favorite feel-good dishes in Atlanta
Tuck into the city's best comfort food with these 13 favorite dishes, including Spice to Table's Kerala Fried Chicken, Southern Sweets Bakery's Caramel Cake, and more.
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