Awesome food. Hands down some of the best biscuits and gravy. Both the biscuit, and the gravy were tops. Very affordable. Because of popularity, expect to wait 30-45 minutes on a busy morning, but not because the crew is slow. If I'm ever back in the area, I'll be back if it works. read more

Home Grown - Comfy chicken biscuit....simply amazing. Worth the 45 minute wait the day after Halloween. Absolutely. - Diners Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I'm so glad I stopped here while in Atlanta. There was a wait, even for just one, but it was more than worth it. I ended up sitting at the bar, and next to a regular. This is the type of place where you can strike up a conversation with anyone. The food was quite good and what you'd expect at a homestyle diner. I ordered the Comfy Chicken Biscuit. Normally I wouldn't order chicken at breakfast, but I got a good tip to not pass it up. The sausage gravy is just like my grandma used to make. Everything down to the breading of the chicken was on point. The flavors were thoughtfully combined. I believe Home Grown is above the quality of most all the diner type breakfast spots where I'm from, Dallas. I'll be sure to stop by next time I'm in town. read more

Wow. Just wow. From the decor to the mass mess of stickers I loved this place. It gives a hole-in-the-wall vibe but with a southern charm. The staff was great and friendly. I ordered a comfort chicken and OHHH WEEE was my stomach comforted. That delicious gravy on that chicken I need it again now! Would come back again and again and then again again. I would probably murder 10,000 chickens but oh well they are comforting. . read more

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Stopped in here for Saturday morning brunch. The restaurant itself has a great neighborhood vibe and features artwork by the lots of the usual local folks. The breakfast menu is pretty simple, but they seem to do everything right. Friends had eggs, pancakes, home fries... the usual fare... and everyone was pleased. I had the Georgia peach sloppy joe which was pretty damn good. The right blend of salty and sweet and perfect size chunks of peaches. I will definitely have that again. I am usually not much of a fan of veggie ground beef, but this was good. The service was great! Friendly, quick, and they checked in on us often. Also, they definitely get a star for reasonable prices. Worth more than every penny I paid. I think this will be a great addition to the neighborhood! read more

I have NO IDEA why I haven't written a review for Home Grown because I LOVE it! Whenever a friend from out of town asks where they should eat, I ALWAYS guide them towards Home Grown! Located on Memorial Dr and as cute as can be with adorable painted designs on the outside, you just know this place is going to have a big personality! The atmosphere is awesome! Cute Hipsters Galore! Awesome local art for sale covers the walls. Even has a little locally made and vintage goods located in the back of the restaurant. The food is great! And it's one of a kind! All of the ingredients taste fresh, which is rare now-a-days. And vegetarian friendly!..Which I am not, but it's good mentioning. My all time favorite item on their menu is Grants Stack! It has fried green tomatoes, house made pimento cheese spread, and bacon smushed between two slices of Texas toast! And the spicy Jalapeno Cole Slaw is super yummy too! This is why I can't come on a weekly basis because I like my arteries, but I come whenever I decide to end my health streak :D Light draw-backs: 1) Extremely small parking lot with some street parking. 2) Really busy on the weekends, which means there's a guaranteed wait. So, I usually go during the week for lunch...Still busy, but usually not a wait. Furthermore, Home Grown makes my stomach and taste buds super happy! read more

Came here early for breakfast at this no frills southern diner over the weekend because our friend swore by the chicken and biscuit sandwich. Having already consumed my weight in fried chicken in two days I opted for just the biscuit and sausage gravy with a side of cheese grits. The good: the biscuit is awesome, though the bottom was a bit on the tough side, but the middle was fluffy and soft. The gravy was perfectly seasoned and peppery and nice and thick. It's not as white as some more classic sausage gravies but I ain't mad. The fried pork chop is beautifully fried and comes with a little pot of gravy. The fried chicken is wonderful, from what I tasted so at least they still got that goin'. The not so good: the cheese grits had a bit of an off flavor and was runnier than I like. I want a big, thick grits. Our friend's scrambled eggs also tasted a bit off, she thought they might have been powdered. All in all, I think it is tasty food however the parking is a nightmare and I've been told the wait is oftentimes extraordinarily long. I don't know that I would personally wait more than 30 minutes for a table. I would definitely make sure to order the biscuit and some gravy no matter what you decide. It seems like the best option on the menu. read more

I love homegrown. I guess everyone else does too, because it's always a long wait unless you get there early, and really, who gets there early on a Sunday? It's worth it though. Somehow, they always have the freshest most delicious orange slices in the universe. Don't go there for those, but if you have a an option to get a side, get those. Or the biscuits! Big fluffy delicious biscuits - the sort of puffy things breakfast dreams are made of! Or the french toast! Or just regular old eggs! It's all awesome. Buyer beware- the orange juice portion is HUGE. They have antiques and art for sale inside which kind of adds to the hole-in-the-wall sort of feel of the place. read more

The Exterior of the Homegrown grill is modest and unassuming. It looks like it could be any diner anywhere. They have limited parking in the front and a decent sized lot in the back. Pulling up on a rainy Monday at 9 am, we didn't expect the lot to be full but it was. Walking in, you initially enter a small room featuring a traditional diner style counter and a few tables. The first clue that we were in for a treat was that a quarter of the patrons were firefighters or paramedics. The small room leads to the main dining room, which features booths and wood paneled wall decorated with cool paintings. As an added bonus, the back room of the building is a thrift shop! Granted, there wasn't much back there aside from t-shirts and junk, but it's still a cool feature. The food: The comfy chicken biscuit is amazing. I do not usually go for the more savory breakfast dishes, but after we were told that it was the most popular dish on the menu, we decided to give it a try. It was amazing. The chicken was perfectly fried, and the breading was crispy and well seasoned. The chicken inside the breading remained tender and flavorful. hesitant to have gravy for breakfast, I went with something I'm more familiar with, grits and eggs. I ordered the cheese grits with eggs and chili. This was a very hearty and savory dish. The chili was nothing special, a little bland. The grits reminded me of my youth, and the eggs were fluffy and delicious. The two dishes, which we couldn't even finish plus coffee came out to less than $20. These are true diner prices. I grew up going to diners. Awesome. The staff: Clayton is the man. Clayton was our waiter that day, and when we told him we were in a rush b/c we had to catch a flight, he was happy to oblige. He worked quickly, got us our food in a hurry, all the while answering our questions and being extremely personable. As we were preparing to rush to the airport, without prompting, Clayton brought us to go cups of coffee. He added at least a star to this review all by himself. All in all, go to the Homegrown grille for a true diner style meal. You'll get a large portion of good, hearty food, for a good price. I recommend it. read more

My roommate and I live off of Memorial Drive so this place is literally just down the street. She frequents it every week whereas I've only been once, but my experience was fantastic to say the least and I'm dying to find a morning to go back. I took a 35mm exposure of the inside of this place with a disposable camera and once it developed I swear it captured the atmosphere perfectly: warm and comfortable, casual, hip, artsy beyond belief, perfectly east ATL. I don't remember what exactly the name of the meal was, but try the chocolate chip pancakes with the house potatoes?? I think that's what they are called. And be prepared to take the pancakes home with you. Don't worry. They reheat perfectly. Then take a look around at all the art and the crafts for sale. Also go visit the old guy likely rocking out on the keyboard. I hope he's there every time I visit. If you go during a peak time on any given morning, but especially on the weekend, be prepared to wait. But TRUST ME when I say the wait is worth it. The servers are kind, funny, and young. Love everything about this place. I will be back again and again... and again. read more

Good local spot, and I'd go back if someone asked, but there are a lot of better breakfast places in the area. For starters, I was surprised that a place called "home grown" had so few fresh food options available. I know this is a breakfast place first, and there aren't many ways to work fresh into breakfast. That said, there weren't even the usual tricks - berries for the pancakes, for example, or some kind of spinach scramble. The somewhat-small menu has a lot of the things you'd expect on a Waffle House menu, and they're better, but don't go expecting something out of the garden. I had the pork bbq sandwich and some fried green tomatoes. The tomatoes were outstanding, and the horseradish sauce was the perfect counterpoint. The bbq sauce on the sandwich was also great, but the pork itself was somewhat chewy, and had the consistency of the thin boneless pork chops you get at the grocery store. The texas toast held up well, although it started to get soggy toward the end. My family had more traditional breakfast fare - pancakes and french toast. In both cases, they said their selection was good, but nothing special. For sides, both got the fruit, and it clearly had been cut several hours before and looked the worse for it. If you're looking for a solid version of breakfast classics, Home Grown is a good addition to the neighborhood. Don't go looking for brilliance here, though - you'll be disappointed. read more

Very good food... very highly priced. [This is why My family knows that I am the brunch King; no wait and the best food for next to nuthin']. I was grateful to have a delicious treat, with my niece, on the way to the airport we called in a to-go order. read more

Drove past this place for a few weeks still afraid of the former tenant mammies. This place is everything I could hope for in a breakfast/lunch spot. The omelet of the day, proper home fries, crazy good biscuits, pancakes all the best I've had in Atl. The servers are friendly and attentive and the price is right. Do your stomach and wallet a favor. read more

When I come to Home Grown, I always look at the menu, but because I tried the best thing on my very first visit, I always get the Comfy Chicken Biscuit. The Comfy Chicken Biscuit is essentially all the best parts of soul food in one dish: the biscuit, often underestimated for its simplicity, is open-faced and deep fried chicken tenders are draped across it, then doused in sausage gravy. Oh, it's a heart attack, but don't you want to die happy? The service has always been friendly and prompt at Home Grown, and the ambiance is a lot like the fellowship hall at my grandmother's First Methodist Church, except with a mix of cartoony and modern art (for sale) displayed, as well. I love Home Grown. It's where I take any of my friends from out of town when they visit me in Atlanta. read more

Simply amazing! I want to fly back to ATL for the food right now. Few things to try!!!! 1) chocolate chip pancake 10/10 2) chicken and waffles 10/10 3) fried chicken sandwich 10/10 I'm a professional chef and these guys are killing the food game. It's simple easy and delicious. read more

The only place that I can think of where I can get vegan southern food. Too bad its over salted, over priced, and not too exciting. The food is great, however, if you do not have any restrictions on your diet. Therefore you'll enjoy all of the breakfast treats. The seating can be a bit limited when Home Grown is busy. The staff is fast and friendly. Not a bad place for brunch. Though they close early. read more

It was a long wait when I came on a sunday morning, but the line went fairly quick. I ordered the catfish and they overcooked it. The server said that's how they make it. Yeah...no thanks. So then I ordered the pimento BLT. The pimento cheese was melted and really runny, the fried green tomato was good. The sloppiness of it all completely ruined the sandwich for me. Next time I think I'll request the cheese not to be melted. My companion got the sandwich with the french toast for bread, ham, bacon, egg, etc. it was good. They have a little trinket store in the back. Some of the items are very whimsical. read more

You've come to the south and you're looking for good ole southern comfort food and you don't even know where to start. Well let me tell you that at the top of the list should be Home Grown. I have seen this place reviewed over and over again and I really wanted something that the locals were raving about. This was that place. As you can see from the numerous reviews and delectable looking pictures, it most certainly had to be on your list of places to visit while you're here. To be honest, we knew that this place would be popular, but we just didn't know how popular. By the time we arrived around 12:30pm (yes during peak lunch hour times) there was a line out the door of about 40 some people. For a table of 3 we had to wait about 45 min despite the fact that they were a large establishment with plenty of seating and high turnover of tables. They are probably as efficient as you can be for a restaurant with people leaving as soon as they were done eating and a table being turned over for the next customer in under 2 min. There is a Comfy Chicken counter by the door to the kitchen that indicates that over 3000 of these dishes had been sold. Well, if there are that many people coming for that dish, I had to order that. Fried chicken strips on top of a biscuit topped with gravy. Just the right amount of salt and spice to make that oh so comfortable in your belly. I know why people like this dish so much now! We also had fried pork chops and the fried chicken sandwich which to be honest were all variations on the theme. Every single dish was excellent and everyone left happy. Best of all, it was cheap. The bar area is first come first serve and it seems that a lot of people end up doing take out. Plenty of parking down the street near the residential area. Come by and try! read more

I hadn't been here since the take over. They renovated an old space keeping the charm with nice updates. The staff was friendly. The service was great and my breakfast was excellent. I'm glad I finally got back here and I'm already looking forward to my next visit. Try the comfy chicken biscuit. read more

Home Grown - Comfy Chicken Biscuit. So very tasty. - Diners Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I'd heard about this place based on the pimento cheese, and really needed to try it.Too much fun to pass up, and I'm so glad we didn't. We were in town from San Francisco doing conference stuff and ate lunch here one day. Of course we had all the yummy food that everyone is describing and yes, indeed, we noticed the hipsters (I mean, we're from hipster heaven). What really made the place special to us, though, was our amazing server. She was just a nice, fun person. We really enjoyed her sense of humor. Note on the pimento cheese as a Texan though -- boy, it sure does taste like queso dip. Is there Rotel in that pimento cheese?! read more

We really, truly LOVED Home Grown. It was one of our last stops before heading back to Orlando and we couldn't stop commenting about how we wished Orlando would have places like Home Grown for breakfast. We had a short wait, where we enjoyed some coffee that is available for waiting guests - a nice touch, I thought. A few moments after we were sat our waiter stopped by and helped us maneuver the menu. We got A LOT of incredible food for a fraction of the price -- the basic breakfast is totally the way to go as it's two eggs, any way you'd like with THREE sides of your choice for just $6! Don't miss the Mochachinno too -- their coffee/hot chocolate mix with whipped cream -- it is BEYOND delicious. They were also very accommodating to my sister who has dietary restrictions -- any of the requests she asked for were happily granted. Those who have dietary restrictions know what a huge deal this is! Restaurants are about service, hospitality, and great food -- I'm glad to say that Home Grown totally meets & exceeds these requirements and we would absolutely not pass up a chance to visit again when we're in town. read more

From the massive amount of people crammed into the front, you would think the food would be phenomenal. Maybe they were having an off day, but the food was completely average and not worth the wait. I ate the chef's omelette with fried chicken. It was good, but nothing crazy. I had a pancake as a side and I'm pretty sure they use bisquik as the mix. It tasted like a giant IHOP pancake. Really disappointing read more

Yes, yes, yes!! Where's the bad?!! Came here for the first time with a friend around 8am on a weekday, so we got in and out right away. For weekends I'd suggest calling in your order for pick up to avoid waiting for a table. I'm hooked on the vegan biscuits and gravy! Plus I love the old timey diner feel. Can't say enough great things! Love it! read more

This place is awesome! in that downtrodden, old home, 70's mid-western kind of atmosphere. Then comes the breakfast menu, with it's southern slant, all great & all fattening. Efficient and speedy service for as busy as this place is. Why did it take me so long to try it? read more

Home Grown - Diners Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

First time here and took my Mom, son, And hubby. We all loved how much all the plates were just like eating at mom's. or the country. WE had the bacon biscuit, the omelet, french toast plate, and more. home fries are great and french toast gave me flashbacks. hands up a must go. the staff is so sweet too. read more

Overall (4/5): Food makes it worth trying again. Unfortunately the service made me feel a little uncomfortable. Ambiance (5/5): Cozy and a typical hole-in-the-wall restaurant that serves awesome food at great prices. Overall, the restaurant was clean. Local artists have works available for sale, hung throughout Home Grown. Service (3/5): The wait was 20-25 minutes, shorter than expected for a Sunday brunch. Food can relatively quick. The reason I had to give this place 4 stars is the weird bill. For drinks we ordered a coffee and a sweet tea. On the bill, $14 was written in the drink section with no breakdown of that $14. Upon inquiring, it turns out that the server "mis-wrote" and actually meant $4. I'm not sure how she "accidentally" added $10. The sweet tea was good, but it wasn't worth $10! Food (5/5): I started with fried green tomatoes. They were relatively thick, but the batter was incredibly good. The tomatoes were crispy and flavorful. The side of horse-radish was more like ranch, I didn't get any horse-radish flavour at all. For my entre, I ordered the cozy chicken and a side of pancake. Be warned: the pancake is massive, and I finished about half of it. The chicken was moist and perfectly fried - not overly crispy or watery. The gravy was meaty and peppery - the way gravy should be. The biscuits were clearly home-made. Overall the food was incredible! read more

Looks like a house but you're definitely treated like family and the name speaks for its self easily one of my top breakfast places in Atlanta read more

This place is a part of every weekend for us-- true southern comfort food-- the vegan sloppy joe is all everyone says it is and more-- fried green tomatoes, grant's stack, collards, Cap't Crunch Crispy Treats-- gotta try them all. And we secretly think the coffee might actually be getting us high... Great staff, great food, great place! read more

OMG! The food here is amazing. You may have to wait a bit to get seated but they offer you "free self serving coffee" while you wait. The parking lot is not paved so it sucked a bit getting out of the car cause it rained the day before and there were puddles and mud everywhere. Our server was efficient and suggested some really good things on the menu. We have gone back at least twice since our first visit. read more

This place is a divine hole in the wall! I just came back from my third visit to Home Grown and I can say with a full belly that it was another happy one. The wait staff is beyond helpful if you feel conflicted about what to get on their ever changing menu. The girl today helped me narrow down my choice to the Grant's stack, which has melted pimento cheese, fried green tomatoes, and bacon on grilled Texas toast. Thanks to her I found my new favorite sandwich! I also picked up a coca-cola chocolate cupcake on my way out the door that was super moist and delish! I devoured it just before starting my review. My boyfriend opted to get the chili slaw dogs which are served on wheat buns with chili, jalapeno slaw, and cheddar cheese. He loved it and after taking a bite I must admit I fell in love too. Their ingredients are so fresh! We've never been disappointed by anything we've had there. You can't beat it for the price. Too bad they aren't open for dinner service as well! read more

I'm from the same little mountain town that David Crockett was born, so that's my basis of authentication when it comes to how a Southern breakfast should taste. Yesterday I went to Home Grown for the first time and ordered the sausage gravy & biscuit with a side of french toast. I gotta say, this place reminds me of a little diner back home in TN that I used to love. (With the exception of the Sister Louisa wall art and a few other treats on the wall). The biscuit was awesome. Fluffy and warm and tasty. The gravy was absolutely loaded with sausage. Usually when I get served biscuits and gravy, I'm pretty dissatisfied with the tablespoon and a half of gravy. However, these guys know what they're doing when it comes to portion size. The biscuit was cut in half with the insides up (That's important, you guys! The gravy can't soak, into the outside of the biscuit.) The only thing that kept me from giving this all five stars was the gravy was not as thick as I would have liked. It may be because the oil from the sausage watered it down, but it did taste great. The side of french toast was one piece cut in half, which is cool because I wasn't looking for a huge portion. I gotta admit, when I first saw it, I was like, "uh oh, they burnt my toast". Nope. That wasn't burn, that was a perfectly encrusted crust with cinnamon and sugar. When I bit into it, it crunched with a cinnamon-y flavor. Yum! They had pie. Pie! That I was unfortunately too full to eat. I had my eye on the Kentucky Derby: a pecan pie with caramel and chocolate. I'll definitely be back for that. The staff was fun and friendly. I sat at the bar because to me that lets me see everything that goes on. I could tell a few 'regulars' were sitting at the bar as well, enjoying coffee and chatting with the staff. This is important: the staff's friendly nature did not disturb the timeliness of their service. This is a true Southern diner with great food and an awesome staff. Screw it, I'm giving 'em five stars. read more

I tried this place when I was visiting atlanta. And during this visit I tried several other places for fried chicken and hands down the comfy chicken plate here was the best! My husband was jealous for not being informed that was the specialty dish. Must try! read more

I recommend the country fried steak with grits for brunch. Great place to go for some comfort food for sure.

One of my fav breakfast spots. Sometimes there's a pretty ling wait, so be prepared. Everything I have ever ordered has been fantastic. From fried chicken to a healthy omelette, it's all delicious. And they'll give you plenty on your plate. My only wish is that they served booze. Then I'd never need to go anywhere else for a bloody mary and mimosa. read more

Not a long wait! Food was great I just wished it was a bigger space. We seat at the bar

This is my favorite brunch/breakfast spot in Atlanta. It's not pretentious or trying to be overly fancy. If you want southern food, it's the spot. The decor is entertaining and even humorous. There IS usually a wait, so be prepared for that - but you can grab coffee while you wait, and if I want to feel like I'm eating home-cooked food, this is my go to. read more

If you are looking for good and fresh home cooking, this is the place. It is a unique funky place off Memorial that I frequent often for breakfast and lunch. There are too many dishes to discuss but I have never had a bad meal. You can try many different dishes and not repeat yourself. I will say the chicken biscuit dish is unbelievable! Massive and good. I can't eat it all but I have seen people finish it. The vegetables are always fresh, and meats very good and prepared with good flavor yet as healthy as possible. The blue plate lunch is my favorite. It changes daily. You often see policeman and city workers here because they recognize the value and quality. Check the menu on line daily. Bottom line is you just simply can't go wrong with Homegrown. Go relaxed and casual and enjoy! read more

My sister brought us while we were visiting. The service is friendly and professional Our server kept our drinks full and made sure everything was tastIng okay - which it certainly was. I had the Chef's omelette and it was almost too much for me to eat. It was stuffed with veggies and goat cheese and was delicious. My boyfriend got the bacon biscuit and it was huge! A fantastic fluffy biscuit with bacon and eggs overflowing onto the plate. We will be definitely back next time we visit. read more

The look of the wait on a weekend morning for brunch can be intimidating but it moves pretty quickly. Way faster than Ria's which is just down the street. The clientele is some of the most diverse crowd you will find in Atlanta. You can go in your best church attire or look like you just rolled out of bed with a nasty hangover and you will fit right in. Service is always easy going and the food comes out quick. The food is mediocre at best, but a MUST is the sausage gravy. Probably the best sausage gravy in town with big chunks of delicious sausage and spicy black pepper. read more

I chose to try this restaurant out after doing a search for breakfast locations while driving thru Atlanta. Boy am I glad we stopped here! This place is a hidden gem. Very laid back, kid friendly, family friendly and extremely reasonable. EVERYTHING my husband and I had was delicious. We both ordered the basic breakfast I got biscuit and gravy and hubby got 1 pancake. This pancake was the biggest EVER! Fresh squeezed OJ had me wanting more but there was so much food we couldn't finish. The coolest part was the fact that there is an actual garden behind the place and a community garden across the street...it doesn't get any better than this. I enjoyed the off the beaten path experience. I will definitely be back...these good people have figured it out and gotten it right. Major Kudos! read more

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This place has become a favorite of mine in Atlanta in the 6 years since my initial review. My two favorite have become the Comfy Chicken Biscuit (of course), and the breakfast tacos (the chorizo is to die for). Absolutely recommend this spot for breakfast/brunch for very casual environment, super affordable eats, and amazing food. read more