You know you're in for a treat when you pull up and there's a line out the door of people waiting…read morefor a table.
It was my first time spending a weekend in Roswell, and wanted to grab lunch/brunch on a Sunday before making the four-hour drive back home. Gracious Plenty was recommended to me by Yelp and was close to where I was staying, so it fit the bill. When I pulled up, I was really charmed by the old house and the cozy, local feel of the spot, but I was worried about whether I'd actually be able to get a table! People were spilling all over the lawn, seemingly waiting for a table in what is ultimately a relatively small spot. I found parking in the dedicated lot behind the building. Be careful here: they clearly label which spots are for Gracious Plenty and which are for one of their neighbors, and you could be towed for parking in the wrong place. When I arrived at the host stand, they luckily had one lone seat that had just opened up at the bar and were able to seat me immediately, which was a huge win!
The menu is ideal for traditional breakfast/brunch lovers. I wanted to try a little bit of many things, so I went with the build-your-own bowl plus a couple of sides. In my bowl I had scrambled eggs, hashbrowns, pimento cheese, sautéed kale and mushrooms, and a side of the jalapeño ranch. I also got a standard biscuit with butter and jam, an iced coffee, and the almond cake to go. It was absolutely too much food, but I have zero regrets about getting to try everything and having some leftovers to nosh on during my drive home.
The iced coffee was really strong and shockingly good, even though it was just regular coffee. Waffle House wishes it could make a hashbrown cake this perfectly crispy without being overly oily. The kale and mushrooms were perfectly cooked, and alongside the jalapeño ranch, they brought a lot of flavor to the bowl. I probably could have done without the pimento cheese, which came melted on top of the hashbrowns and got a little lost in the mix, but that's a small gripe about an otherwise outstanding meal. The biscuit was truly one of the best biscuits I've ever had, came with a delicious homemade jam, and really made this a five-star brunch for me. I ended up eating the almond cake the next day, and it was still perfectly moist, crumbly, and delicious even a day old.
This place is charming and delicious, and the service was so friendly and attentive. Even though they were really busy, I was in and out and on the road within an hour, which I just really appreciated. A must if looking for a tasty brunch in Roswell, even if you have to wait for a table.