I'm from Pittsburgh and have longed for some southern food! This is the spot! Everything was delicious and generous portions! Yolanda M. Was my waitress and she was the best! If nothing else, this was worth my trip here! Highly recommended! read more

Thumbs Up Diner - Minus the Salmon and add a side of sausage gravy! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

This was my first time visiting this diner, and unfortunately it was a terrible experience. The woman working the counter was extremely rude and unwelcoming from the moment we walked in. I was there with my family, and her tone and attitude were so disrespectful that we chose not to order at all. Instead, we left. No one should feel uncomfortable simply trying to eat out. Customer service makes or breaks a place, and this experience was enough to ensure we won't be back. read more

Thumbs Up Diner - So rude like its not my fault if you dont like your job do something else - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Thumbs Up is never a bad idea! I repeat: Thumbs Up Diner is NEVER a bad idea! The food? Delicious. The staff? Delightful. The menu? QR or hard copy. The parking? Sufficient. The ambiance? Neighborhood Diner. The service? Pleasant. I'm a creature of habit so no matter which TU I'm visiting, I order the fish and grits with cheese in the grits, egg whites, and toast. Today was no different. I was served a large, perfectly-seasoned and fried catfish filet. Truly, chef's kiss. The grits were also perfectly seasoned...but the best part is that the cheese was already mixed in. Unlike most breakfast spots where they just pile some cheese on top of the same grits they serve everyone, they didn't make me work to prepare my cheese grits on my own. The egg whites were plentiful and fluffy, although they were unseasoned. This was fine since I was mixing them with my other (again, perfectly-seasoned) food items. The multigrain toast was nothing special but came alive with the butter and house-made blueberry spread at the table. This restaurant has a gravel lot, but also street parking out front. read more

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Omg where to start? Thumbs Up Diner has to be the closest to a home cooked, grandma's kitchen type of breakfast spot. It has such a local, down home feel and Jessica was so sweet. There was so much to choose from but I eventually decided on the pork chop breakfast. The pork chops were seasoned and cooked to perfection. I have to be honest. I wasn't able to finish my food till later because I overindulged with the biscuit. They use real butter and provide a homemade compote that's to live for! Later on in the evening, I ate my second porkchop and potatoes from the to-go container without reheating. In my opinion, that's the ultimate test and they definitely passed it. I look forward to trying more things from their menu-especially since it's so affordable! read more

Thumbs Up Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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A friend took me here for breakfast and the food and service were really good! We added our name to the waitlist online so and the table was ready once we got there. I got the smoked wings which was tasty, the waffle was fresh and flavorful, and the sweet potatoes fries were good. Definitely plan to visit again! read more

Thumbs Up Diner - Smoked Chicken Wings & Waffle Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Visiting from NJ and found good reviews for this place and it did not disappoint. First our server brought such a positive energy which made the visit great before even the food came out. The grits are so good! All the food and coffee was delicious and great portion sizes and prices. read more

Casual diner that serves with southern hospitality and large portion sizes. They have a small parking lot but plenty of street parking. Décor is more on the older side but food is delicious. Would recommend adding yourself to the waitlist on weekends about 10 minutes until you reach there so that you don't need to wait as long once you arrive. There isn't any waiting area inside unfortunately (which can be inconvenient when it is cold outside) We got the smoked chicken wings and waffle and the skillet heap. Both very delicious! Would recommend to visitors and locals alike read more

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Thumbs Up Diner is my go-to for out-of-town guests. I brought my family from Virginia this morning, and they left full and happy. The food is delicious, portions are huge, and prices are fair. We had the fish and grits, seaside breakfast, heap skillet, and everyone got a Lou's coffee (coffee + hot chocolate + whipped cream)--so good. No liquor, but if you're after a solid breakfast, this is it. Join the waitlist before arriving, and make sure your whole party is present. Come hungry! read more

Thumbs Up Diner - Fried Fish and Grits Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

We have been up since 8 am the day before and our flight landed this morning at 5:30 am. We were desperate for food and this place had decent reviews. Can't believe how good the food was. We were immediately welcomed by the staff and I loved the atmosphere of the place. The pancakes were amazing and the chicken was the best chicken I've had in YEARS. Can't recommend this place enough and will gladly be back. read more

This is truly a wonderful diner. I only found out about this place because another Elite recommended it and I am glad they did. There is a small parking lot on the side and plenty of street parking. This place is on the older side as far as decor, furniture, everything else but the food tastes amazing. The staff are wonderful. I ordered the Ultimate Seaside Breakfast. 1 gigantic piece of fried catfish, small side of shrimp and grits, sassy scramble (eggs, salmon, veggies), and biscuit with jam. Everything tasted amazing and was filling. read more

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The food was delicious and we walked right in and was sitting down within minutes. So if you are in the ATL stop and check out this dinner, you will love it. read more

Wow what an incredible diner experience! True-to-character atmosphere with excellent food pairings - be warned, the portion sizes are gigantic! The fried catfish was the star for me - absolutely so tender and crispy at the same time and beautifully seasoned. The French toast was also delicious! Service was very attentive. If you're thinking about coming here, just come. read more

Thumbs Up Diner - Fried catfish with grits and eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Food is consistently good and the staff gives phenomenal service. I highly recommend this location.

LISTEN UP!! The fish listed on the menu that goes alongside the fish and grits is NOT CATFISH. It's some other type of fish. I called to make sure that it was catfish before placing my order and they stated it was buuuuut IT WASNT!! However, everything was delicious. Seasoned to perfection. I ordered through a third party system and it came fast hot and fresh. I had to take away the star due to the lie read more

This morning, I ordered the breakfast burger. It had a double patty with cheese , fried egg and french fries. delicious.!!!! About two weeks ago I ordered a breakfast burger from another place. I won't say the name and it was horrible. I'm so glad I chose Thumbs up diner for my breakfast burger it really is delicious and it came with fries! Five stars today, thank you Thumbs up diner! read more

Thumbs Up Diner - Breakfast burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Stopped in for a quick breakfast yesterday and were able to be seated right away. It was early enough and there was no wait, so we didn't need to join the waitlist online (but that option is very much appreciated). I had the low country heap and my husband had a bacon egg cheese biscuit with a side of fruit French toast. He and my daughter (2 yo) devoured the French toast! He was a little disappointed in the biscuit though, he likes a buttery biscuit and this one wasn't. I loved my dish, very home-y and filling. Lots of chicken sausage and potatoes. I took half of it home for leftovers. The service was friendly and quick and it was all very easy! read more

Awesome food and great coffee. If your hungry you will leave satisfied. Tip: reserve a table before you arrive or the wait can be long because very popular. Can reserve from website. read more

Always a fan of Thumbs Up!! I usually go to the West Midtown location so finally checked out the O4W location. We found parking on a residential street and walked over. There's almost always a wait so we hung out, it took about 45 minutes. Thumbs Up always feels like a classic diner and I love their cozy booths. When we finally got seated, I ordered an orange juice and a Skillet Heap with grilled veggies added. The portions were generous and I loved the grilled veggies and cheese in my skillet! Overall, classic ATL breakfast spot that always hits the spot. read more

Thumbs Up Diner - The Skillet Heap Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Thumbs up gets 2 thumbs up;too bad I only got two thumbs!Attending a conference @ a nearby hotel but really wanted a hearty breakfast/brunch that doesn't cost a fortune. We found this treasure! Dynasty our server was legendary! Friendly & attentive. She noticed the small things like hubby's fork he put on his plate that was cleared nicely. I ordered the "build your own" breakfast & added the large grits because I thought the small wouldn't do it. Thank God for take out containers! The scrambled eggs were perfect, not overcooked just like I asked. The country sausage was savory & not too sagey. Hubby ordered the Low Country Heap skillet. The country potatoes seasoned just enough. The shrimp was not overcooked but tender. Chicken sausage was a good change. The biscuit was a multigrain biscuit;unique but good & fluffy especially with housemade blueberry berry jam! Then, we had to have breakfast dessert! The pancake was large plate size with a vanilla flavor. If I ever make it to Atlanta again, I'll be here for breakfast & maybe even lunch as I hear their smoked wings are epic! read more

Thumbs Up Diner - Large grits, scrambled eggs, country pork sausage, Low Country Heap skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

This place was amazing! The food, service, and Vibe! My party of 4 was seated promptly despite the crowded restaurant. Thanks to the amazing host. Our server Calv was so very accommodating and patient with or group! Everything we had was amazing! The portions sizes were large! We had shrimp & grits 10/10. Double dipped French toast 10/10. Southwestern wraps 10/10 large enough to share! Fish and grits. Multigrain biscuit 10/10 seasoned well and crispy 10/10. read more

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Poor customer service ..we left after a 50 minute wait. No water or coffee. We were very disappointed read more

This place has been here for years! I love it ! I used to work off of Auburn Avenue and walk here for some spuds and a pancake at least once a week. This was approximately 10 years ago and they've been going strong for over a decade. This week I came in with a graduation party. We had a great server who accommodated all of our requests. So sorry I don't remember her name. My only issue is that my meal was pretty burned. I ordered one of those skillet scrambles that come with the spuds and eggs and a meat or veggie protein. I was starving so I started plowing through my food and as I swallowed thinking that it didn't really taste that great but I was hungry. I got the rest to go and when I got home and the excitement from graduation had worn off, I opened the box and saw how burned the potatoes were; not scorched but burned. It was by far the worst I have ever gotten here. But I will definitely be back and overall this is a great spot. I just got the bottom of the barrel for breakfast this day. read more

Thumbs Up Diner - The Skillet Heap Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Great service, clean ,good vibes and food. What more should you want or expect from a diner. You have your regulars, who sit in and eat, your walk in carry outs, and people like me who come looking for good hearty food before we start our day. Never taste shrimp and grits with chopped tomato's inside I would have opted to leave them out. My dish was the fried catfish, cheese, grits, and homestyle potatoes. The fish was fried and seasoned perfectly. Definitely the best thing on my plate. I wish the grits were the same consistency as the ones in the shrimp and grits though all in all good food. read more

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Wonderful customer service this was my 3rd time. Ordering from this place the food was so good and packing with care!

What's not to like about Thumbs Up? Quick service, great portions and even better prices. The staff treats you like you're family from the time you come in til the time you leave. Perfect for those who aren't the brunch-y type and prefer a more traditional diner setting to have some good breakfast with family or friends. I take everyone I love here and I havent heard a complaint yet! I love them even more now that they take card, though I never had an issue using the on-site ATM (with minimal ATM fees.) It can get real busy but it's always worth the wait! read more

This is my favorite breakfast place in Atlanta. The food is always amazing. The pancakes are very large so if you have the pancakes, make sure that you only order the sides that you need. That's just my recommendation. I don't eat beef or pork, so the fact that they have chicken and turkey meat alternatives is always a plus. It's also not very expensive so if you bring the family or anything, you won't spend a crazy amount. It is a smaller restaurant, so if you go during the weekend, you'll probably have a little bit of await. But I promise it's worth it. They will take down your name and send you a text message when it's ready. There is outdoor seating, so if it's a nice day, you can just kick it outside. There's also a coffee shop very close so I usually make it a tradition to go grab some coffee real quick and then come back and eat my breakfast. The counter area has faster turnover so if you're OK with sitting at the counter, you could probably get in and out a little bit faster. The staff is normally really friendly and they are people that have worked there for a while so you tend to see them every time you go. Like I said this is my favorite breakfast place in Atlanta so I will tell anybody that goes or visit the city to come straight here first. read more

Thumbs Up Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

The French toast and smash burger were so good!! They had the friendliest staff and I had amazing service. The interior is so cute as well and had nice diner charm. read more

Whenever we are hungry for breakfast, we come here! The servers are so kind and friendly! The eggs, pancakes, and bacon are all super good! The orange juice is great too! The ambiance as well! Recommended! 5/5! read more

This quaint diner has fantastic breakfast. Our server was very helpful and we all enjoyed our meal. The skillets were delicious and very filling. My favorite part was the multigrain biscuit. A hearty flavor with the soft texture similar to a chick fil a biscuit, but better! read more

Fast service, perfect biscuits, and always good food cooked perfectly. Shorty M is a ray of sunshine and she makes this place shine! read more

Fantastic Food, great service, staff is amazing...is a great community spot everyone is always welcoming and helpful. read more

Thumbs Up Diner - Lou's Coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Awesome food, great value, great service!! I will return to this location again and again before church services and after as well!

Huge portions and longer waits. But it's oh so worth it. We lucked out and found to seats at the bar. Service was fast and funny. Lots of unique and fun people working here. Good vibes. You can tell when people are happy. It's contagious. It was a great way the start the day. I'm glad we found this place. My gf will be frequent visitors whenever we're in town. Worth the wait... read more

Thumbs Up Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I was able to get on the waiting list via Yelp which made the process much easier than signing up and waiting outside. When we arrived I went inside to check in, I was greeted upon entry and was advised that I would receive a text when the table was ready! We were able to park on the side of the building by scanning a QR code. Once I received a text we entered the restaurant and were seated immediately at that time I also received the QR code so that we could continue to receive free parking! The atmosphere was nice and cozy! The service was excellent, the food was fresh, tasty and plentiful! I would definitely return! read more

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Hello, I just ordered Uber eats from them and did not get the beverage that I ordered and paid for. I called them first because I wanted to get it reimbursed. But when I called several times, there was no answer, hence this review. Mistakes happen, so no big deal, but either give me the drink I paid for or make yourself available to make it right. Thank you read more

Okay, the portions are huge. You can probably share with another person anything on that menu. I went with the grits. Super creamy. The sausage was spicier than expected and there could have been more of that. Really cheap. I would say maybe a step above the house of waffle. In and out with quick service. read more

That seafood sampler was an amazing experience! Thumbs Up is an Atlanta staple and this one was so good.

Decided to visit this gem on a mid Friday morning. The wait time was 15-20 minutes. The service was great and the food was bomb. The opted for Catfish and Grits. I mean it was so flavorful. The fish was seasoned to perfection. I also split French Toast with a friend. Definitely worth a try if your in the Atlanta area. read more

Thumbs Up Diner - Fried Basa Catfish Fillet Fried Fish and Grits Breakfast w/ a side of cheese eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Hit or miss. Tried the fried chicken and waffles, it's more of chicken strips, breaded nicely a little on the salty side. It comes with eggs, packaging could be a little better because the food is often soggy from sweating under the paper. Foods cool but not a first choice. read more

This my favorite spot. This is a no thrills only cash diner. The food is cooked with quality and integrity. EVERYTHING good. I've been several times. I always order Al carte, but my favorites include biscuit and chicken gravy, bacon and French toast, and the fried catfish. The biscuit is good by it self, but the gravy. Whew. It has chicken sausage, red peppers, onions, and other stuff I can't make out. It puts you in the mind of a seafood gravy but with sausage. The one biscuit and gravy is a meal in itself. The catfish has been fried perfect every time I've ordered. The pieces are reasonable sized. The breading is seasoned. Very nice. I do it up Witt a little mustard and hot sauce. The French toast is made with challah bread, so it a thick cut of light airy bread. I recommend adding the whip cream and fruit blend which includes (strawberries, blueberries, and bananas). This is pretty pricey at 7 dollars and syrup is an extra dollar. So I did roll my eyes at that. Not a cliche brunch spot in Atlanta, but it's good food, friendly people. It's an easy week day dine. read more

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