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    Big Bad Breakfast - Buckhead

    4.1 (45 reviews)
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    BIG BAD BREAKFAST - BUCKHEAD ATMOSPHERE

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    Big Bad Skillet
    DeeDee H.

    This little gem actually not on my list, but maybe it was kismet. No matter as I was so happy to find a cozy place to have a quiet breakfast. Every item I ordered most freshly prepared and really good! The skillet had nice chunks of everything, a definite winner. The peach-blueberry crumb was perfectly sweet and easily stands along without the glaze :) I also ordered the hash cake to-go later finding out it was a bit saltier for my taste - then again I monitor my intake. This is strictly a personal opinion and in NO way reflects of the quality. Taking the latter half to go, I adored the fact that they used ecoconscious containers. BON APPÉTIT

    Biscuit crumble
    Su L.

    Today I met a friend for brunch. We decided to try something new! FYI This place only has valet parking. The dining room is large bright and cheerful. Not too crowded not too loud. Our waitress was lovely, attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. The food was the weak point. Neither my friend nor I were able to finish our breakfasts but we both enjoyed the coffee very much. She had the lean plate but found her eggs very unappetizing. I had the biscuit scramble. The idea was good but it was very salty. It was a little spicy and I love grits and tomatoes so I was excited to try it but I was so disappointed. I think maybe the gravy was very over salted? The biscuit pieces were fine as were the grits but the middle part (gravy bacon and tomatoes) was inedible.

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    Kevin W.

    This place just opened. It is a nice sized diner with plenty of seating. Parking may be tight. Service was friendly but a little slow. I ordered the Westside Blueberry/Peach coffee cake and one of the skillet meals. The coffee cake tasted good but I wish they had warmed it up some. It seems like they just took it out the fridge and it had not gotten to room temperature yet. The skillet came with potatoes, eggs, cheese, bacon, sausage, and ham. It was heavy on the potatoes but tasted great.

    Bird is the word
    Mary M.

    This is the first location in Georgia and I'm excited to see more pop up around. This place is PHENOMENAL. I've tried a number of dishes and there is nothing I've tasted that was short of amazing! The omelet had mayo, y'all! No cheese and it was the best thing I've ever tried in my life!!! Try the BLT omelet. The chicken sandwich, The mother of all biscuits, but make it the DIRTY BIRD. You will not be disappointed!! Try everything and tell them I sent you. I promise you won't be disappointed. You can also park at the post office and walk around as the lot is small and there's a lot of construction going on due to a fire.

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    Antoinette P.

    As a west midtown resident I was so sad to see Cultivate close its doors. However, this new breakfast gem is definitely a keeper! This place just opened on 11/4/25 and we were so excited to try it! Big breakfast food lovers here. All the staff was so pleasant especially our waitress Chloe! The decor is so fun and bright. They made really great use of the space. The Vietnamese coffee is delicious and doesn't require any flavored syrups because it's plenty sweet already. The chicken biscuit was very big and very messy, but overall had amazing flavor! The skillet was top tier! I had a biscuit with the peach jelly that was so hard to stop eating. Everything was delicious and we can't wait to go back!

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    Carlie M.

    Came here for breakfast on Sunday morning. We easily got a table when we came in around 8:30. The service was quick. We split the pancakes - it was a huge serving! We also got a side of sausage patties and hash cake. Both were yummy. This place has something for everyone. Would recommend

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    Erica H.

    Today was my first time trying and I'm so glad I came. As a breakfast food, brunch lover, I'm so glad to have this in the neighborhood and will be frequenting. First, the service from everyone, the host, manager and Jana behind the bar was so refreshing. They thoroughly explained the menu, discussed options and gave recommendations. They have many flavorful, chef made options and even clean ones if you need to grab something on the go pre or post workout. I tried the biscuit crumble with chicken sausage. It came out super hot, fresh, large portion and every bite exploded with flavor. I could tell everything was house made. The price point was the icing on the cake. The atmosphere was very clean, spacious with plenty of seating, aesthetically pleasing and perfect for a breakfast/brunch vibe. I will for sure be back!

    Egg and Cheese Biscuit Sandwich
    Ally C.

    One word- Incredible. I'm someone who eats a lot of egg and cheese sandwiches, but their egg and cheese on a biscuit takes the cake. The proportions were perfect, and the serving portion was huge. I also got the iced coffee which I would recommend as well. Service was quick and our water glasses were never empty. It's a larger space than what it appears from the outside, having a mix of booths, tables, and high tops. I've been twice now, both around 11am, and neither time has it been too crowded. At the end of the meal they give you a souvenir postcard which is a fun touch. There are a few parking spots right when you pull in, and I've parked there both times. If you're in the area or visiting, this is a great choice.

    Rob D.

    The first thing that jumped out was they had free valet parking. Two younger gentlemen greeted us opened our doors and took the keys as they oarked the car. We were seated pretty quickly. I ordered Low Country Skillet with a side of toast and their homemade strawberry jelly. The server was nice. Our food came out in a timely fashion. My food was good and hot. The jelly stole the show. The server did have to ask us what we had ordered and forgot our straws. I had to wave to get his attention. The friends and me shared some of our food. So I was able to try the French toast which was average and maybe a tad under cooked. The waffles are very average but the chicken was very good. Overall we had a good experience. The atmosphere was warm and friendly. I would give them a second chance to wow me.

    Zak S.

    I've had chicken and waffles many places around the country. This was incredible. The juicy breast (3) with an awesome full flavored crust will not disappoint as it lays across a waffle that has a flavor all its own and accents the chicken yet holds it own along with the drizzled honey and side butter. The people who recommend this restaurant have eaten there several times and every thing they tried has been great. Only negative is I was visiting and a bit disappointed we don't have a BBB in Denver (yet).

    Prosperitus H.

    Great Breakfast, Great People I stopped by Big Bad Breakfast and was honestly impressed from the moment I walked in. The place was extremely clean, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the customer service was top-notch. You can tell the chefs are the real deal--everything coming out of that kitchen looked and tasted fresh. I tried both the andouille sausage and smoked sausage, and they were excellent. The French toast was another standout--perfectly cooked with great flavor. The only thing I'd personally pass on next time is the red eye gravy; it just wasn't my cup of tea, but everything else more than made up for it. Overall, this is a solid breakfast spot with great food and even better service. I'll definitely be back!

    Mother of all biscuits, "Dirty Bird" style.
    Dany M.

    First time here, cute little restaurant. Breakfast amd service was excellent on a Sunday morning. Will be back to try other items

    BLT
    Anna Claire S.

    BLT was one of these best I've had! Tasted just like I made it in my own kitchen. Service was okay, given the crowd that was there while we were there. Will be back!

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    They left part of my order off on Mother's Day for pickup. The food is standard brunch food.

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    Food was good, though service was slow. Ordered a black cold brew and was surprised when the bill showed $6.50 instead of $4.50.

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    Great vibes, food and coffee. The food tasted homemade and just like grandma used to make. Glad to have another neighborhood spot!

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    Amazing service, vibe, food. Top notch. Would love to come back. Skillet was 10/10. Pancakes too. Great coffee. Parking can be tricky.

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    Great food & service. We tried the biscuits & avocado toast. They had valet parking which was convenient.

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    Food was tasty and came out pretty quickly. The interior clean and well maintained. The best part was our server Skylar she was great!

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    Skyler was amazing. She greeted us with a beautiful smile and great personality. As per usual our food was amazing!!!! We will be back!!!

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