15 Best Lunch Restaurants in Atlanta

Che Butter Jonez brings a welcoming, husband-and-wife-owned spirit to Atlanta’s casual dining scene, with a menu built around flavorful burgers, sandwiches and comfort food. The ODB Burger, chimichurri combinations, salmon pita and generously seasoned fries give lunch a distinctly personal feel rather than a routine fast-casual profile.

Corner Cafe is an Atlanta breakfast, lunch, and brunch destination with a polished yet comfortable feel. The menu ranges from chicken and waffles, French toast, and shrimp-and-egg Benedicts to lamb sandwiches, Cuban panini, salads, and bakery pastries. Its connected bakery adds fresh breads and distinctive treats to the experience.

Storico Fresco brings fresh pasta to the center of its Italian dining experience in Atlanta. Daily-made pasta, traditional techniques, and ingredients sourced from Italy and locally create a menu that feels rooted yet inviting. Tagliatelle Bolognese, lasagna, squid ink pasta, octopus, focaccia, tiramisu, and ricotta cake are among the memorable choices.

The Albert is an East Atlanta bar and grill known for comfort food, craft beer and a lively neighborhood atmosphere. Burgers, wings, tacos and Buffalo egg rolls anchor the menu, with options such as the French onion burger and buffalo chicken salad adding more character than standard tavern fare.

Hawkers Asian Street Food brings scratch-made dishes and craft cocktails to Atlanta’s BeltLine, with a lively setting that suits both relaxed lunches and social dinners. The menu encourages sharing, moving from bao buns, spring rolls and beef bulgogi to ramen, sticky rice and boldly seasoned small plates.

Thumbs Up Diner is built for generous, familiar meals, from fluffy pancakes and challah French toast to breakfast skillets, chicken tenders and hearty lunch plates. The menu includes lighter options and small plates, but its strongest appeal is the satisfying, substantial comfort-food approach that works especially well when appetite is high.

Muss & Turner's brings a relaxed Atlanta setting to a menu that moves comfortably from daytime deli favorites to evening bistro fare. Inventive sandwiches, globally inspired dishes, brunch, cocktails, beer, and coffee give the kitchen plenty of range, while outdoor seating adds another way to settle in.

Petit Chou brings a French sensibility to Atlanta's breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner scene, with biscuits, savory breakfast plates, customizable bowls, eggs, French toast, salads, and coffee-led drinks. The casual dining room and outdoor seating suit a quick solo meal as well as an unhurried brunch, although indoor seating is relatively limited.

Flower Child at Westside Provisions keeps Atlanta dining bright, colorful, and ingredient-conscious, with bowls, salads, wraps, and seasonal dishes built around real, fresh ingredients. Vegetarian, vegan, paleo, and gluten-free preferences are easier to accommodate here, while shrimp, salmon, and chicken provide substantial protein options.

Toast On Lenox turns brunch into a celebratory Atlanta occasion, with shrimp and grits, salmon and grits, lobster and waffles, crab cakes, chicken and waffles, French toast, and fresh-made biscuits. The dining room has a lively atmosphere, and attentive servers are particularly helpful when choosing among the more indulgent combinations.

The General Muir gives Atlanta a modern American restaurant shaped by classic New York Jewish deli traditions. House-cured and smoked pastrami, hand-rolled kettle-boiled bagels, Reubens, matzoh ball soup, tuna sandwiches, crisp pickles, and delicately seasoned sides anchor the menu.

Tucked into Cabbagetown, Carroll Street Cafe has the feel of a bohemian European bistro, with cozy interiors, sidewalk tables, freshly prepared dishes, espresso drinks, rotating desserts, cocktails, beer, and wine. Belgian waffles, lox plates, bagels, and other café staples suit breakfast and lunch, while the broader menu carries the setting into dinner.

The Companion is a welcoming Upper Westside neighborhood gathering place with a relaxed gastropub feel, spacious booths, outdoor seating, and a menu built for casual connection. Comfort-food favorites include a generously sized mini nacho plate, the Tower Burger, chicken salad sandwiches, fried pickles, and huevos rancheros, alongside a daily dish and a solid mix of beer, wine, cocktails, and coffee.

The Flying Biscuit Café brings Southern breakfast, brunch, and lunch with a twist to Midtown Atlanta. Creamy shrimp and grits, biscuits with gravy, French toast, avocado toast, patty melts, burgers, and other comfort-food plates create a broad all-day menu rather than a routine breakfast lineup.

Howell's Kitchen & Bar is a neighborhood restaurant built around shareable snacks, artisan pizzas, salads, tavern classics, craft cocktails, beer, wine, and coffee. The patio is central to its identity, giving lunch and dinner a sociable outdoor setting, while the cozy dining room works well for a more contained meal.