Marietta's breakfast scene runs deeper than most of metro Atlanta gives it credit for. From corned beef hash at a strip-mall counter to pulled pork benedicts at a neighborhood cafe, the OTP side of the Perimeter holds its own. These nine spots are where Marietta actually eats in the morning.
Marietta $$
430 S Marietta Pkwy SE, Marietta, GA 30060 · (678) 809-4546
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The corned beef hash is the order that keeps regulars coming back, and the chicken biscuit has developed a reputation as one of the stronger versions in the metro. Biscuits are consistently solid, and the breakfast food holds up alongside a burger menu that also earns praise. The Red Eyed Mule runs a broad menu without spreading thin, which is harder than it looks for a neighborhood spot at these prices.
What to orderChicken and Waffles, Breakfast Skillet, Buttermilk Pancakes
№ 02
The Marietta Local
6.5Great
Marietta $$
148 Roswell St SE · (770) 766-8403
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The Marietta Local positions itself around burgers, but the breakfast menu is the reason to show up on a weekend morning. The fried chicken draws consistent praise from regulars, and the loaded breakfast skillet gives the chicken and waffles real competition. Service runs prompt and staff are upfront with suggestions, which helps first-timers navigate a menu that covers more ground than the burger-forward name implies.
What to orderThe Local Burger, Chicken and Waffles, Loaded Breakfast Skillet
№ 03
Crooked Tree Cafe
5.7Solid
Marietta $$
915 Cobb Pkwy N · (770) 333-9119
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Crooked Tree Cafe has the feel of a place that has stayed true to itself over many years, and the room reflects it: quiet, unhurried, with background music that runs toward oldies. The pulled pork benedict is the standout for brunch, and the chicken and waffles hold up alongside it. Staff are attentive without being intrusive. It reads like a neighborhood institution that local regulars would rather keep low-profile.
What to orderSmoked Brisket Platter, Chicken and Waffles, Pulled Pork Benedict
№ 04
Reveille Coffeehouse Cafe
5.6Solid
Marietta $$
2960 Shallowford Rd · (770) 971-6800
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Reveille handles the weekend brunch rush with transparency, flagging wait times at the door rather than letting tables pile up unmanaged. Online ordering is available and moves efficiently for pickup. The breakfast bowl with avocado and the Belgian waffles with fresh berries are the reliable anchors on the menu. For anyone coming from a city with a denser brunch culture, the pacing here will feel refreshingly manageable.
What to orderBreakfast Bowl with Avocado, Belgian Waffles with Fresh Berries, Breakfast Sandwich with Local Eggs
№ 05
Come-N-Get It
5.4Solid
Marietta $$
1409 Church Street Ext NW · (770) 423-0010
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Come-N-Get It leans into the kind of breakfast that does not apologize for being heavy: biscuits and sausage gravy, country fried steak, chicken and waffles built for an actual appetite. The room has a following among regulars who treat it as a weekly ritual, and the kitchen handles volume without cutting corners on the plate. For a no-frills, full-plate Marietta breakfast, this is the straightforward call.
What to orderChicken and Waffles, Biscuits and Sausage Gravy, Country Fried Steak
№ 06
Bagelicious
5.3Solid
Marietta $$
1255 Johnson Ferry Rd · (770) 509-9505
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Cash only, so plan accordingly before pulling in. The everything bagel with lox is the clear headliner, and the whitefish is called out specifically for freshness. Chive cream cheese earns its own mention among regulars. Pastrami on rye rounds out a deli-style menu that skews New York in the middle of Marietta. The bagel selection is broad enough to warrant repeat visits for anyone who takes the category seriously.
What to orderEverything Bagel with Lox and Cream Cheese, Pastrami on Rye, Breakfast Bagel Sandwich
№ 07
Derek's Cafe
5.4Solid
Marietta $$
1779 Canton Rd · (770) 422-1686
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Derek's Cafe is the kind of southern diner where the French toast disappears before it can be shared, which happens to be a reliable quality signal. The corned beef hash breakfast is the specific order locals flag for newcomers. Build-your-own omelets cover the table for groups with different preferences. Service carries the easy warmth of a room that has been doing this a long time, without any pretense about the decor.
What to orderChicken and Waffles, Buttermilk Pancakes, Build-Your-Own Omelet
№ 08
Thumbs Up Diner Express
5.3Solid
Marietta
2320 Canton Rd · (678) 402-1490
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Thumbs Up Diner Express runs a counter-service format that keeps things moving fast. The fried fish stands out as a morning order that goes beyond the standard breakfast-platter lane, and the loaded hash browns anchor the classic side of the menu. Guests retrieve certain items self-serve, which is part of the trade-off for the pace. For a no-wait, get-in-get-fed Marietta morning, the format delivers.
What to orderFluffy Buttermilk Pancakes, Classic Breakfast Platter, Loaded Hash Browns
№ 09
Windy City Grill
4.9Notable
Marietta $
4017 Canton Rd · (678) 401-7735
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Windy City Grill brings a Chicago angle to a Marietta diner format: the fries and chips are cut in-house, the wings lean Chicago-style, and the all-day breakfast platter covers the standard bases without shortcuts. The kitchen runs cleanly at off-peak hours, and service is quick. The room is small and independent, and it shows in the attention to the plate. For a casual breakfast or lunch that skips the chain-restaurant routine, this is the move.
What to orderChicago-Style Wings, All-Day Breakfast Platter, Classic Cheeseburger
Frequently asked
How are the restaurants in this guide ranked?
Each pick is ranked by the Insider Score, a composite of review volume and rating calculated by Top of Atlanta. No restaurant pays to be listed or to rank higher.
Where can I find the best breakfast near me in Marietta?
The guide covers nine spots spread across Marietta. Use the map on the page to find the one closest to your location. Every entry includes an Insider Score so you can compare at a glance.
Are any of these Marietta breakfast spots cash only?
Yes. Bagelicious is cash only, so bring bills before you go. The other spots in this guide accept cards, but it is always worth confirming current payment policies before you arrive.
Do any of these restaurants take reservations for breakfast?
Most spots in this guide are walk-in-friendly, which is standard for Marietta breakfast and brunch. Reveille Coffeehouse Cafe manages weekend waits at the door. Arriving at off-peak hours is the reliable way to skip a line at any of these rooms.
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The data first, then the verdict
We start with the review record, not a press release. Every room here is a real kitchen with a strong rating across a meaningful number of reviews, ranked on our 10-point Insider Score. We weight consistency over time and the rooms locals return to, not the ones tourists pass through once. The list updates as the data does. How we work →
Victor Tran
Guides Editor
Victor builds Atlanta's best-of lists dish by dish, neighborhood by neighborhood, until each one points somewhere specific. His rankings begin with the review record and end with an order you can act on tonight.
