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    Buttermilk Kitchen

    4.4 (2.5k reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Buttermilk Pancake with Blueberries
    Khadijah S.

    My first time trying this space and I'd definitely return. The ambiance and decor and is nice & quaint. The food was also delicious. I ordered a buttermilk pancake with blueberries which was tasty but not too overpoweringly sweet which I love. I also had a fried chicken breast on the side. It was moist inside with a nice crunch outside. For my beverage I wanted to try the golden hour but they were out so I got the ginger honey soda. A 10/10 out of ten as well. All in all, I would definitely come back and try them once more

    Biscuit Donuts
    Carlo G.

    I had an amazing Southern-style breakfast here! I visited with a friend around 11am and we had to wait for about 1 hour before getting seated. This is walk-in only I believe and they will send you a text notification once your table is ready. My friend and I shared the following dishes: - Biscuit Donuts: A weekend special. These were warm, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and perfectly sweet. Delicious and I can imagine how good the savory version of these are. - Chicken + Waffle: Wow, among some of the best chicken and waffles I've ever had. The chicken was juicy and the breading was perfect. Only downside is I wish the chicken portion was bigger. The waffle was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. A perfect texture. With the butter and maple syrup, it all worked so well together. A must. - Spiced Maple Chicken & Grits: Really great grits texture and flavor! This dish was overall good, but pales in comparison to the other dishes we had. I do think the hot sauce overpowered the dish a bit, so I would recommend toning it down. It also had a very generous amount of bacon which was nice. The service here was great, a Southern hospitality staple. The interior is homey and cozy, like dining at someone's house. For parking, they do have free spots behind the restaurant, but it can get packed. Overall, I highly recommend this spot if you're looking for an authentic Southern breakfast option in Atlanta!

    Bar area
    Crystal H.

    This is clearly a local staple! Coming in around 10 am, the parking lots were small but all full. There's about three lots and all were pretty full and smaller. It was only me so i was sat immediately at the bar. The service was great! And customers were very friendly. I ordered the shrimp and grits. Downside is it came with bacon. I requested turkey bacon but they don't carry turkey. The waitress requested lite bacon but it was in almost every bite. The tomatoes gave it a good added flavor. The shrimp was also very tasty. With better parking I could come back but just would try another dish.

    Grit bowl
    Nisha B.

    The service was excellent and the food was good overall, but we found the dishes to be extremely heavy. I'm not exaggerating when I say I felt full for two days afterward--and I barely touched my meal. That said, I'm also not very used to foods that are high in butter or salt, so a traditional Southern-style breakfast may simply be richer than what I'm accustomed to. Others in my group mentioned the same thing--that the food really seems to sit in your stomach for quite a while. The ambiance is very cute. The restaurant is set in what feels like a charming little house, which gives it a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. Parking can be a bit tricky depending on the time, but we had a 2 PM reservation on a Sunday and were able to find a spot right in front. There are also several small parking lots nearby with signage to help customers locate them. I ordered the grits bowl, which is a great gluten-free option. The spinach had a slight spice to it and was very flavorful, and the roasted tomatoes were a really nice touch.

    Sarah Catherine P.

    Buttermilk kitchen is my favorite place to eat breakfast in Atlanta! Every time I have been, the service has been great and the food consistently delicious. The biscuits (as expected) are to die for and live up to the expectation in the name "buttermilk." I also recommend the cornbread muffins with the honey and butter to start. The pancakes, bacon, and grits are great as well. The service has been exceptional each time. Our cornbread came out without the honey and by the time we were able to grab our server, we had eaten the muffins. He kindly offered to bring a whole new order out without us even having to ask- that is great service! And to top it off I love the farmhouse vibe and atmosphere. I highly recommend this restaurant but definitely recommend booking a reservation or being prepared to wait an hour + on the weekends.

    Omelette
    Kim P.

    First time trip for breakfast. Very crowded -restaurant feels small Unisex bathrooms. Ordered cinnamon roll after seeing pictures. Served lukewarm. Soso. Not what i had expected. Maple bacon good just not hot. Kinda limp. Hash browns are a weird experience too. Kinda mushy inside. Omelette served lukewarm also. We did not have to wait long for our food so not sure why the food was not hot. I think we will go to egg harbor cafe next time. Sat at the bar. Never was offered coffee or water refill

    Immaculate Breakfast
    Chandler P.

    Rolled in on a Sunday morning and got hit with the classic Atlanta brunch experience. One hour wait for two. Translation. If you are not hungry when you arrive, you will be by the time you sit down. The place was packed, energy was high, and the turnover moved steady. Now the food. Biscuits with sea salt, blueberry jam, and spicy jam. 5 out of 5. These were elite. Soft, balanced, and layered with flavor. The salty top with the sweet and heat from the jams worked perfectly. Easily the best thing on the table. Eggs. 3 out of 5. They were cooked fine. They tasted like eggs. Nothing more, nothing less. Grits. 4 out of 5. Well seasoned. Creamy. You can tell someone paid attention back there. Hash browns. 4 out of 5. These surprised me. Not your typical diner style. Crisp, structured, almost like a salmon patty in texture. They held their own. Chicken sausage. 2 out of 5. Respectfully, get the bacon. Some battles are not worth fighting. Pancakes. 4 out of 5. Great flavor and fluff. Only thing missing was those crispy edges you get at home on a hot pan. Overall, solid brunch spot. Worth the wait if you plan for it. Come patient. Order the biscuits. Skip the health kick.

    Chicken and waffles
    Dana O.

    I havent been here in years, so it was so nice to stop by for lunch on a weekday. There's parking in the front and back on both sides that were not full at 10:30am on a Tuesday. There was also no wait line. My friend and I both got the chicken and waffles and shared fried green tomatoes. The fried green tomatoes were really crunchy and they had this vinegary/acidic kick that was really good with their ranch sauce. The chicken was nice and crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside. I'd say the waffle tastes like a standard waffle. It pairs well with the chicken and syrup. All the food came out super quickly and the service was friendly. The chicken and waffle meal was closed to $20. Left with a very full and happy tummy!

    Short Rib Hash
    Danny W.

    I'm back at it again with another post-church review! This time, it's Buttermilk Kitchen--a spot I hadn't heard of until it popped up in my brunch search. My friend joined me this time, and off we went. Now, parking was tight and a bit tricky, and I actually missed the entrance on my first pass because the sign is placed right after the entrance. Inside, it's small and intimate. Aaron at the front took names, and we waited a bit over an hour...pretty standard for most places. I ordered the short rib hash with pickled fried green tomatoes, a cold chai, and we split a cinnamon roll. My friend had the French toast, scrambled eggs, and a hot chai. She loved her eggs, but found the French toast bland--no cinnamon or nutmeg, mostly vanilla and sugar. She gave it a 2.5/5. For me, the short rib hash was excellent! The meat was tender, the sauce was great, and eggs were on point. The potatoes could've been crispier and seasoned, though. The pickled fried green tomatoes? Easily the best I've had--amazing, though at $10 for three, I wish there was one more piece. The chai, made in-house, was great. The cinnamon roll had fantastic cream cheese frosting with a citrus hint, but the roll itself tasted like a plain crop dusted dough. I'd skip the roll next time, but honestly, I'd put that frosting on anything! Overall, it was a nice experience. The service was attentive, and despite the minor drawbacks, I'll definitely be back to try more.

    Honey lavender latte
    Reba H.

    Delicious! The salmon lox was great! I also enjoy the uniquely flavored latte. Great service, timely and professional.

    Fried Chicken & Waffle
    Raven R.

    Buttermilk Kitchen is exactly how brunch should be. They have set a standard for high quality southern dishes that is always consistent. I've been several times and highly recommend you make reservations to avoid long wait times. Every time I've ate at Buttermilk the service is always excellent. The vibe is cozy and friendly whilst also charming and welcoming. I recommend getting the maple chicken or chicken and waffle but you really can't go wrong. The biscuits are delicious especially with the pepper jelly and I love trying something new during their seasonal rotations. If you like to dine alone, the bar is a perfect area to chill and have some solo time. I will continue to be a patron of Buttermilk and have brunch here with friends and family. 10/10 you won't regret trying this place.

    Fried Chicken & Waffle
    James B.

    I had previously reviewed Buttermilk Kitchen 5-stars and sometimes that can set a bit of an unrealistic expectation. This was not at all the case for my second visit to Buttermilk Kitchen. The service and food somehow both got better from my last visit. Erin provided us great service and really made our experience special. I also tried a new dish which was even better than last time. We had the cinnamon roll which was good, but the star was the chicken biscuit with a side of the pimento cheese grits. Last time I said that they made the best biscuits, but now I'm thinking they might also make the best fried chicken. Overall, I'm really just blown away with the food here and would highly recommend visiting!

    Bill for breakfast.
    Bruce K.

    We got there at 9 on Sunday, just ahead of the rush. By the time we left at 10, the parking lot was packed and a small line had started forming outside. Worth noting if you are aiming for a quicker visit. The bottomless coffee really is bottomless, but at five dollars, you will feel like you need to make it count. It is just basic drip coffee and I only managed two cups, so that felt a little steep. For breakfast, I went with the country omelet and added the pork sausage. It was genuinely tasty and hit the spot. I had one slice of the sourdough and handed off the hashbrown fritters to my friend, who was happy to take them. One odd detail. Tips are calculated after taxes, and the receipt nudges you toward 20, 25, and even 23 percent. Just something to be aware of when you are settling up. [Review 1257 of 2025 - 827 in Georgia - 24809 overall]

    About a 30 minute wait this Sunday morning at The Buttermilk Kitchen. That's a good sign we chose the right place for breakfast

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    Ask the Community - Buttermilk Kitchen

    Does it take reservations?

    Yes they do :)

    Do you all have sugar free syrup?

    Yes, upon request.

    Good morning, how long is the wait?

    We came on a weekday and waited at least 30 minutes.

    How long is the wait for Sat brunch? What are the busiest times?

    Long! Grab a coffee

    Do they accomodate large groups, e.g.20 people?

    My church workers would go in groups. You must call ahead.

    Will they let you put your name on the waiting list even if your whole party isn't there?

    I had a party of two and they let me put my name on there. Not sure for bigger parties.

    What is the typical wait on a friday for Brunch? Hours?

    I waited for over an hour the last time I was there.

    Do they take reservations?

    It's first come, first served.

    What's parking like here?

    Get there early. Go during the week.

    Do they allow Registered Emotional Support Animals?

    It didn't post that they wouldn't but I've also never seen any on my visits. I have an ESA and I would take him there so I say go for it! They have a cute patio seating area as well

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    $$$

    Our experience with server Savannah F was totally amazing tonight 5/29. She made us feel…read morecomfortable in not being totally satisied with our meal's choice, she suggested an alternative presentation and came to check several times on how whether we needed anything else while offering a simplified food experience. It was the best service and food and athmosphere we have had in many years! Thank you Houston's and Thank You Savannnah. We will be back!

    Title: Lost a Loyal Customer -- Management Failed…read more I'll start by saying I previously gave this location a 5-star review because I genuinely loved it. That review still stands for what it was -- but this is about what happened next. About 3-4 months ago, I stopped in after work wearing medical scrubs and clogs. The hostess turned me away at the door, citing what she called a dress code. Fine -- except I could clearly see guests already seated inside wearing sandals. When I asked to speak with a manager, I was told it was a "strict policy" and offered a to-go order instead. No explanation for the double standard. No accountability. Just a dismissal. I've been coming here for years and never had an issue with my work attire. And I've since learned I'm not alone -- friends have described similar experiences at this location. I don't throw around the word "profiling" lightly. But when enforcement is this inconsistent, it's hard to arrive at any other conclusion. The food is good. The servers have always been great. But management completely dropped the ball, and that's enough for me to walk away for good.

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