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Best Brunch in Marietta (2026)

Eight restaurants across Atlanta. Compare neighborhoods, price tiers and what to order, then read the full reviews.

Victor Tran
By Victor Tran Guides Editor, Top of Atlanta · Updated October 2026 · How the score is built
Best Brunch in Marietta (2026)
THE ATLANTA DINING GUIDES 8 restaurants
Compare all 8 restaurantsNeighborhood · price · score · first order
In the same order as the guide. Scores are out of 10; dollar symbols show the listed price tier.
RestaurantNeighborhoodPriceScoreWhat to order
01 The Red Eyed MuleMarietta$$7.3Chicken and Waffles
02 The Marietta LocalMarietta$$6.5The Local Burger
03 Crooked Tree CafeMarietta$$5.7Smoked Brisket Platter
04 Reveille Coffeehouse CafeMarietta$$5.6Breakfast Bowl with Avocado
05 Come-N-Get ItMarietta$$5.4Chicken and Waffles
06 Derek's CafeMarietta$$5.4Chicken and Waffles
07 Thumbs Up Diner ExpressMarietta5.3Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes
08 Windy City GrillMarietta$4.9Chicago-Style Wings

8 restaurants · In guide order

1 The Red Eyed Mule Yelp

The Red Eyed Mule

American · Marietta · $$
Insider Score7.3

Start with the corned beef hash, which has become something of a local obsession. The chicken biscuit also draws serious loyalty from the Marietta crowd, and the breakfast food broadly outperforms expectations for a spot equally known for its burgers. Biscuits, hash, the occasional burger run: this is the everyday champ of Marietta brunch, priced to show up without planning ahead. Family-friendly, walk-in-friendly, and consistently busy on weekends.

What to orderChicken and WafflesBreakfast SkilletButtermilk Pancakes Call Directions
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Marietta's Weekend Breakfast Standard

Chicken and Waffles

The house's take on a Southern pairing that has earned its own reputation here, the chicken sits atop a waffle built to hold the weight.

Breakfast Skillet

A skillet-format morning plate that draws as much attention as the biscuits, anchored by a corned beef hash the room is known for.

Buttermilk Pancakes

The buttermilk pancakes round out a breakfast program that has surprised more than a few guests who came in expecting only burgers.

The Red Eyed Mule runs the kind of brunch a neighborhood builds its Saturday around. This is Marietta, well OTP, and the room reads as a family table more than a scene, which suits the food. The chicken and waffles anchor the menu, but the record points to a broader strength: a chicken biscuit that locals rank among the best in the metro, corned beef hash that keeps people ordering it, and a breakfast skillet loaded enough to cover the table. The buttermilk pancakes fill the traditional-brunch slot, plain and done right, the kind of order a kitchen either gets correct every time or doesn't bother serving.

What stands out across the dishes is range. A house that can hold a biscuit program, a hash, a skillet, and a burger at the same standard is not coasting on one signature. The burgers show up in the same conversation as the breakfast plates, which says the kitchen does not treat lunch as an afterthought once the brunch crowd clears out. Moderately priced and family friendly, this is a room built for a party with kids and grandparents in the same booth, not a room chasing a design blog.

That is consistent with how Marietta eats: a square with its own identity, not an Atlanta neighborhood, and food that serves the people who live around it rather than a weekend visitor from Midtown. The operating pattern reads as a full-service, order-and-settle-in breakfast house, the kind of place that turns tables steadily through a Saturday morning rather than rushing anyone. It is not new-Southern, and it is not trying to be. It is a local breakfast institution doing the fundamentals, biscuit, hash, waffle, pancake, at a level that has earned its standing without needing to reinvent any of it.

Map showing The Red Eyed Mule© OpenStreetMap
HoursMon - Sat: 7:00 AM - 2:00 PMSun: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Address430 S Marietta Pkwy SE
Marietta, GA 30060
Insider tip

Order the chicken biscuit or the corned beef hash before the skillet if it is a first visit, and expect a full room on Saturday and Sunday mornings.

2 The Marietta Local Yelp

The Marietta Local

Burgers · Marietta · $$
Insider Score6.5

Fried chicken is the move here, drawing regulars who come back specifically for it. The chicken and waffles and loaded breakfast skillet round out a menu that leans into the kind of brunch where the protein is the point. Service is prompt and the staff will steer first-timers toward the right order. Solid neighborhood room for a weekend morning with family or a group that wants something filling without a long ordeal.

What to orderThe Local BurgerChicken and WafflesLoaded Breakfast Skillet Call Directions Scored from the full review record 148 Roswell St SE · (770) 766-8403
3 Crooked Tree Cafe Yelp

Crooked Tree Cafe

Cafes · Marietta · $$
Insider Score5.7

The Pulled Pork Benedict is the signature flex here, but Crooked Tree earns its following across the whole menu: a smoked brisket platter at brunch is not something most Marietta spots are doing. The room has a quiet, cafe-ish feel with background music that leans toward older records, and the staff keeps things attentive without hovering. A small-business anchor that has held its character over years, which says something.

What to orderSmoked Brisket PlatterChicken and WafflesPulled Pork Benedict Call Directions Scored from the full review record 915 Cobb Pkwy N · (770) 333-9119
4 Reveille Coffeehouse Cafe Yelp

Reveille Coffeehouse Cafe

Cafes · Marietta · $$
Insider Score5.6

Reveille draws a steady Saturday crowd, and a short wait during peak brunch hours is standard. The breakfast bowl with avocado and the Belgian waffles with fresh berries are the standouts worth ordering. Online ordering is available for those who want to skip the line, and the process runs efficiently. The room operates as a neighborhood coffeehouse, approachable for families and friend groups who want brunch without a production.

What to orderBreakfast Bowl with AvocadoBelgian Waffles with Fresh BerriesBreakfast Sandwich with Local Eggs Call Directions Scored from the full review record 2960 Shallowford Rd · (770) 971-6800
5 Come-N-Get It Yelp

Come-N-Get It

American · Marietta · $$
Insider Score5.4

Biscuits and sausage gravy and country fried steak are the anchors at Come-N-Get It, a spot that commits fully to the hearty, no-frills American breakfast without apology. The chicken and waffles pull double duty as a brunch option for later risers. The room has a community regulars feel, the kind of place that draws the same tables weekend after weekend. Practical, filling, and priced to make it a habit.

What to orderChicken and WafflesBiscuits and Sausage GravyCountry Fried Steak Call Directions Scored from the full review record 1409 Church Street Ext NW · (770) 423-0010
6 Derek's Cafe Yelp

Derek's Cafe

Diners · Marietta · $$
Insider Score5.4

The French toast at Derek's is the order people come back for specifically, and the corned beef hash breakfast is the reliable weekday-diner move. Build-your-own omelets give the menu some flexibility, and the service carries a Southern-diner warmth that keeps the atmosphere from feeling transactional. The room is unpretentious, the kind of counter-and-booth setup where the staff know the regulars. Southern hospitality is not a marketing line here; it is the operating model.

What to orderChicken and WafflesButtermilk PancakesBuild-Your-Own Omelet Call Directions Scored from the full review record 1779 Canton Rd · (770) 422-1686
7 Thumbs Up Diner Express Yelp

Thumbs Up Diner Express

Brunch · Marietta
Insider Score5.3

The loaded hash browns and the fluffy buttermilk pancakes are the items drawing the most attention at Thumbs Up Diner Express, but the fried fish is a sleeper order worth noting for brunch. Service runs fast and the staff is friendly, making this a practical stop for a weekend morning without a long sit. The self-serve drink cooler setup signals the counter-service efficiency model. Casual, family-friendly, and a solid OTP option for the Marietta corridor.

What to orderFluffy Buttermilk PancakesClassic Breakfast PlatterLoaded Hash Browns Call Directions Scored from the full review record 2320 Canton Rd · (678) 402-1490
8 Windy City Grill Yelp

Windy City Grill

Diners · Marietta · $
Insider Score4.9

Chicago-style wings at brunch is not a common pitch in Marietta, but Windy City Grill makes it work alongside a classic all-day breakfast platter. The fries and chips are cut and cooked in-house, which separates this from the fast-food competition in the area. Off-peak hours mean quick service and a room that is genuinely clean and well-kept. A small-business diner that rewards the detour, especially for anyone who wants something savory and non-standard before noon.

What to orderChicago-Style WingsAll-Day Breakfast PlatterClassic Cheeseburger Call Directions Scored from the full review record 4017 Canton Rd · (678) 401-7735
What to know before choosing a restaurant

Best Brunch in Marietta: 1. The Red Eyed Mule · 2. The Marietta Local · 3. Crooked Tree Cafe · 4. Reveille Coffeehouse Cafe · 5. Come-N-Get It. Addresses, prices and what to order.

Marietta runs on brunch. From the Marietta Square out to the strip-mall corridors, the city has built a serious everyday breakfast culture, heavy on Southern comfort and lighter on the pretense you'll find ITP. These eight spots cover the range: diner counters, neighborhood cafes, and family rooms where the corned beef hash and chicken-and-waffles do the talking.

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Frequently asked

What is the best brunch near me in Marietta?
It depends on what you are after. The Red Eyed Mule is the go-to for corned beef hash and chicken biscuits. Crooked Tree Cafe is the call if you want a pulled pork benedict or smoked brisket at brunch. Derek's Cafe is the classic Southern diner pick. All eight spots on this list are in Marietta and cover different price points and formats. Every restaurant on this guide is ranked using our Insider Score, a data-driven rating based on verified customer feedback. No restaurant pays to be listed.
How does Top of Atlanta choose which brunch spots make the guide?
Rankings are based on the Insider Score, which analyzes the volume and consistency of verified customer feedback over time. No restaurant pays for placement or earns a spot through advertising. The goal is to surface the places that actual Marietta regulars return to, not the spots with the best PR.
Are these Marietta brunch spots good for families with kids?
Most of them are. The Red Eyed Mule, The Marietta Local, Come-N-Get It, Derek's Cafe, and Thumbs Up Diner Express all carry a family-friendly designation based on how customers describe the experience. Counter-service or casual diner formats tend to handle kids and groups more easily than sit-down rooms with longer waits.
Do any of these Marietta brunch spots take reservations?
Most of the spots on this list operate as walk-in-friendly diners and cafes, without a reservations system. Reveille Coffeehouse Cafe sees waits during peak Saturday brunch hours. Arriving early or during off-peak hours is the practical move at most of these rooms. Check individual restaurant pages for current hours and any updated policies before heading out.
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About the writer
Victor Tran
Guides Editor, Top of Atlanta

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.

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