This is a place that I would recommend and happily return for another visit. We got the Early Bird Special, an order of short stack pancakes, and the Brisket Melt. The melt and the pancakes were delicious. The eggs were pretty standard, but the gravy was good. The portion sizes were large, and the cost wasn't too high. All in all, a wonderful breakfast. Two comments that I would have are that we felt like the kale didn't really add anything to the dish. It wasn't super seasoned and it was just there as a side to the melt. Also, I felt like the service took a lot longer than expected. The waiter was nice and polite, but it took a while for us to order and to receive food. In terms of the atmosphere, I agree with the other reviewers. It is a tight squeeze in the restaurant with not too many indoor seating options. Parking in the lot is also pretty tight. But, the food was good! read more

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Such a cute place for breakfast. We stopped by as soon as it opened and they quickly became busy! the biscuits and gravy was exactly what i needed. read more

Ria's Bluebird - Artwork inside the restaurant - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I love this part I've been there many times but many years ago. I came back for a slow weekday brunch with a friend. The food is amazing. We had the brisket quesadilla and the special Reuben sandwich. Both the dishes were well cooked and flavored. They have a small parking lot so plan ahead if you're coming on a busy morning. Heads up, they do include 20% gratuity regardless of your party size and also can split the bill only and not by individual purchases. (Hence dropping a star) read more

Ria's Bluebird - Brisket quesadilla - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Great breakfast spot! Very small inside so be prepared to wait. Not much parking but can park at next door parking lot. I got the omelette with grits and bacon. Also got the maple pecan latte. It was good but not much of a maple flavor. The omelette was excellent with pimento cheese collards inside! Never would have put that together but it works! We will definitely be back. read more

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Can't go wrong with breakfast at Rosa's. I came here on Sunday around 11am for breakfast cause it had been years since I visited and wanted some good breakfast. I waited a little over 20 min and then was seated at the bar. I ordered a hot chocolate that was okay (wish it was sweeter, more chocolatey lol). I ordered the Huevos and a side of Skillet potatoes and they were both yummy! I look forward to coming back. read more

Ria's Bluebird - Huevos Skillet Potatoes - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Saturday noon at Ria's Bluebird means a bit of a wait, but a 15-minute pause for a table felt totally reasonable. The hostess was welcoming and led us to the heated, tented outdoor area--a cozy, no-fuss setup that felt just right for a laid-back brunch. Family-friendly, comfortable, and effortlessly cool. We grabbed a spot under the gorgeous mural (a worthy calling card--you know which one I'm talking about!), and I kicked things off with a freshly squeezed lemonade. Bright, tangy, and just the right touch of sweetness--so refreshing. The food? Equally satisfying. Their menu walks the line between classic and quirky, with solid breakfast staples alongside unexpected gems like Golden Milk and quesadillas. With plenty of healthy options and something for every craving, I already know I'll be back. The brisket breakfast is next on my list! read more

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Everything was good. From the brief wait time to the story of the restaurant...and everything in between. Food: the early bird was everything and more. Crispy flavorful bacon, and moist chicken breast seasoned just right for a breakfast protein. The gravy was delicious and paired well with the flaky biscuit. The pancakes were fluffy and delicious. The sausage patty was huge and seasoned. The eggs were cooked well (we had fried and scrambled). Overall the food was AMAZING. Service: BLAKE (sp) was also an awesome addition to our brunch journey. He was witty and fast and gave great recommendations. He also was patient as we had several questions since it was our first time here. Atmosphere: I love a restaurant with a good story and this place has one. From the concrete tables to the colorful mural, it was great to hear about the founding owner and her resistant nature. We will definitely be back and if you're looking for a good breakfast/brunch check Ria's out. You will not be disappointed... unless you're just miserable ‍. read more

Ria's Bluebird - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Love the pancakes and warm syrup! Always has a great selection. Staff is very friendly.

This place is amazing if you can get a seat! Ria's is a very popular little restaurant across from Oakland Cemetery on Memorial Dr. I have tried just about everything on their menu and I haven't had anything that isn't perfect. It would take several paragraphs to describe each item that I have tried from the menu so I would just suggest working your way through it as you visit. The parking is small and tight but there is off-street parking for blocks around. Service is always great, location is awesome! Highly recommend. read more

I am so happy I decided to eat here during a conference in Atlanta. My hotel was a 20 minute drive but something told me it would be worth the trip. I also am thrilled I did this on a Monday because after falling for their food, I learned that they are closed on Tuesday and Wednesday so it was my only chance to try it before I fly home. This is to say: don't hesitate or you will miss out! The early bird special (no substitutions) was vegetarian friendly and a great amount of tasty food. We got the eggs scrambled medium and they were perfect. The fruit was fresh, the biscuit was tasty with the jam on the table. I would have liked some grits but wanted to be a bit more balanced. Side of kale rounded all of it out. And a delicious lavender latte to top it all off. The neighborhood is a lot of fun to walk around if you like street art, and I felt like I tasted Atlanta's culture with this as a great first stop. read more

Ria's Bluebird - Early bird special with eggs, vegetarian sausage, fruit and a Buttermilk Biscuit. - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

It has been years since I was here last and wanted a hearty breakfast. As expected there was a wait for breakfast. There are a few parking spots in front of the restaurant but tons of street parking available. We listed our name and waited maybe 20 mins to be called. We were seated in their heated outdoor area (thank goodness it was heated because it was cold and windy that morning). We were dropped off waters, then our server took our order. I ordered a matcha latte with almond milk and the huevos for my meal. It took a minute for my latte to arrive. It may have been sitting at the counter since it wasn't as hot when I got it. The huevos were decent - tons of beans so it was super filling. The best part was the salsa verde. I did get a bite of the pork sausage and that was super tasty. I thought we had a decent meal here, not the best breakfast food I've had. This is definitely an establishment in Atlanta and it's nice to see them around! read more

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Came with some friends and sat in the patio. It seems everyone enjoyed their food. I had the American breakfast with the soysage and a coffee. I like that they have vegetarian and vegan options and the soysage tasted good. I liked the biscuit the most. Service was decent and prices were as well as portion size. read more

Ria's Bluebird - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Cute little cafe! The food tasted good but was a little overcooked. The table next to us even returned theirs for less charred hashbrowns. They did have an automated tip added at the end- we would have tipped the 20% regardless so we did not mind but just a heads up in case anyone were to have a bad experience or something. read more

Ria's Bluebird - Espresso - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Breakfast Staple Delivers! Ria's Bluebird certainly lives up to its reputation as a breakfast staple in Atlanta! Our server was very kind My girlfriend and I found the food to be pretty good, definitely hitting the spot for a satisfying breakfast. The atmosphere was also pretty cool, adding to the enjoyable experience. Overall, we definitely enjoyed the food and left feeling happy with our meal at Ria's Bluebird. If you're looking for a reliable and tasty breakfast in Atlanta, it's worth a visit! read more

Ria's Bluebird - Food - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Amazing amazing amazing!!!! I got the Turkey Melt and Elote. We also got the blood orange lemonade which was not too sweet!! read more

Ria's Bluebird - Pepper Turkey Melt Lunch Elote Cup Lunch - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

It's not surprising that this place is popular. Definitely be prepared to park around the corner and to wait. The food was excellent and the portions were generous. The outdoor patio is covered and was very comfortable. The wait for our food was a tad long, but the servers were attentive and it wasn't an obnoxious wait. They have creative coffee specials and even the chocolate milk is made to order with cocoa. read more

Ryan was an amazing server and the food was very tasty especially for breakfast. They use ALOT of flavors which makes Ria's unique. read more

Ria's Bluebird - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

This place was very cute, small, and priced well. I got the classic breakfast, eggs were solid, bacon was good, grits were great. I will say that they pride themselves on their pancakes but I didn't care for the pancakes or the biscuit, they tasted kind of odd. Our server was great, and let us know about autogratuity up front which is always great. read more

Nice little local breakfast spot! Food is good/homemade but potatoes were overcooked (table next to us even asked for new serving) and the sausage had a kick to it. But the biscuits and gravy are really good! We didn't get to try the pancakes but may go back for those since they're so popular. Prices are good. We normally tip well anyway but note that they do automatically charge the 20% tip (no matter the size of your party or anything) to your receipt with option to add more. read more

Ria's Bluebird - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Service was good, food was luke warm at best, my peppermint tea was amazing which was needed while sitting in the heated patio. It wasn't heated just a curtain blocking the entrance and a small heater in a propane tank. The covered patio section needs to be updated asap. There's no ambiance as it's a mom & pop restaurant so if that's what you're looking for you will like it. read more

Ria's Bluebird - Burned sausage and cold grits - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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I heard about the pancakes before I went and that's exactly what I went for. I got the caramelized banana pancakes. Very much mom and pop kind of restaurant. A little small so be prepared for a wait but I do think these are some of the best pancakes I've had in the city! read more

Ria's Bluebird - Caramelized Banana and Early Bird Special - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I have been dying to try this place for so long and I'm so happy I finally did! I came here with 5 people on a Sunday morning and we got seated within about 30 minutes which I thought was reasonable given how small it is and how busy they were! Our waitress was super nice and patient. I got a latte to drink which was delicious and to eat I had the classic early bird special and it was fantastic! A classic brunch spot and I would definitely come back. We also sat on the porch which I loved the vibes. read more

Ria's Bluebird - Early Bird Special - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Oh wow, let me see how I can make this review simple and easy. Ok first Ryan is amazing ask for her and her service will be outstanding. Food is excellent, I go for the Pancakes always but the menu is excellent. And the vibe is casual, welcoming and it is a great atmosphere. If you have not checked out this spot. Run, don't walk! How did I do ? read more

It's sadly been far too long since I've been to Ria's Bluebird, but I'd love to return again soon. Of course every time I went, I couldn't pass up the pancakes. The first thing that drew me here was the fact that the New York Times voted them "the world's best pancakes." And in my opinion, they live up to the title. They are fluffy and delicious, and served with real maple syrup (I'm a syrup snob--I hate the fake stuff). One of my all-time favorites was when they had the special pancakes with macerated strawberries, whipped cream, and honeycomb brittle (February 2022). As a special note: make sure to show up before open because there will already be a line to get in! read more

Ria's Bluebird - Special: pancakes with macerated strawberries, whipped cream, and honeycomb brittle (February 2022) - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

We didn't get a chance to have brunch at Ria's last time we were in Atlanta, so this time we made sure to after getting it recommended to us by strangers we met at the Freedom Farmer's Market. We came on a Sunday, and though there was a sizable crowd outside, we waited ~10-15 minutes. Not bad. We were promptly seated at the counter. We ordered the brisket quesadilla, a short stack of their famous pancakes, and the country-fried tempeh. This was one of the better brunches I've had in a while; the pancakes were perfectly fluffy and paired well with their homemade jam. The brisket quesadilla was generously packed with brisket, which was nice and tender. I liked my vegan entree, but thought that it would benefit from a wee bit more seasoning. The tempeh was fried perfectly, but the gravy, biscuit, and bed of cherry tomatoes and kale might've benefited from some garlic, alliums, nooch, etc. I would come again, and would especially recommend this place to folks who are vegetarian/vegan. read more

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Great place for brunch or breakfast. Last time we were here was maybe 8 years ago. It's still amazing. Great food but sometimes a long wait to be seated. I would still wait... read more

Ria's Bluebird - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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always so delicious! such a cute place and friendly people. They have seasonal pumpkin pancakes right now that are amazing!

Great to have a consistently scrumptious brunch place with friendly and attentive service, plus the food is very appetizing and smells so good! Love the beautiful wall paintings and decor. Welcoming ambiance, busy but not crowded, good spacing between tables and not loud outside. They only seat when the whole party is there (makes sense), but there are outdoor benches to wait/sit on. Usually packed on weekends...parking is limited but you can park nearby. Ordered the brisket that's a "14-hour slow-roasted Angus beef, shredded in its own spicy tomato broth, with two eggs poached and toasted baguette". YES it's very tasty!! Just wish there was more of the meat and bread :D Added on a plate of potatoes and tofu cubes, all good. Overall, highly recommended! read more

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I'm on a hunt to find the best brunch restaurant in Atlanta. Ria was next on the docket. Overall it was okay. Just okay, the biscuit and gravy, eggs, bacon, just okay. The pancake and service were amazing. No much to write about respectfully. If I come back it'll be for the pancakes and the awesome servers. You're welcome. read more

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Outside of the wait, it was fantastic! Food was great and staff is very friendly. Definitely going back!!

Such a gem. I love the ambiance of this place. There was a dresser / drawer as soon as you walk in and it's such a statement piece. I ordered the special omelet they had with mushroom, cheese, and bacon. I'm not a fan of omelets but this one was delicious. It also came with two sides so I ordered more bacon and potatoes. It was definitely more than enough. My friend and I stayed here for more than 90 minutes just catching up and we didn't feel rushed to go. We did get here around 9 and it wasn't busy. Def got busy towards 11, so a heads up. My friend also got the pancakes and it was the best pancakes I've ever had. I also don't like syrup much but this one was perfect. Not too sweet, but sweet enough. YUM. Highly recommend. Will be back. read more

Ria's Bluebird - Special omelet mushroom, cheese and bacon - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

This place is flat out disgusting! We enjoyed absolutely nothing! The hash potatoes tasted like an old burnt grill that hadn't been cleaned. The house made sausage recommend by server had no flavor whatsoever. The worst is the brisket breakfast dish!!! What on earth was that!!!! Looked like a bowl of dump served! It's so terrible and beyond belief that a place is serving this to people. My wife hated it so bad, she literally got up and went to the car and told me to pay and leave. I can't understand how a restaurant jacks up simple breakfast food so bad. Then they have the nerve to automatically include a tip on the check! That is a red flag alone because they know people leave unsatisfied and affects their servers pay. The only reason why there's a wait because the place is so tiny with no parking! May the force be with any of you who tries this place! Yup I was fooled by the good reviews!! Tons of better options in ATL! You're better off getting a gas station breakfast than this mess! Ria, you should be ashamed of yourself and thank God somehow you're still in business for now! Sheesh! Yuk! I see that anyone can open a restaurant and serve anything and people will absolutely buy it! Amazing!!!! Buyer beware! read more

The pancakes are everything. Soaked in syrup the pancakes are so delicious I will come back just for them. My friend and I also got a burrito to split and though it felt like a lunch meets breakfast kinda burrito it was still good. Since I was visiting ATL I had to get some grits and the cheesy ones are super creamy and savory, I'd definitely order again. read more

Ria's Bluebird - Cheesy grits Breakfast Bluebird Burrito Banana pancakes - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Came here breakfast, cute place. Pancakes were really good. Service was good, tip is already included as a service charge and our server let us know. Parking lot is small and had filled up when we left. read more

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We went for brunch. We had a short wait, but the food was worth it. The mural in the outdoor section of the restaurant is beautiful. I recommend sitting out there if you can. read more

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I came to Ria's for Sunday brunch with some friends. There was about a 30 minute wait for our group of 5 which honestly wasn't that bad! There's also a decent sized lot out front for parking which I appreciated. Once they were ready for us, we were seated on the patio which I really liked the vibes! I got an iced vanilla latte which was really good! For breakfast, I got the huevos and split some pancakes with a friend. They didn't look the most appealing, but made up for in taste! I wish they had been more evenly coated with the toppings, but the fried egg was great, and I loved the tangy salsa verde. The pickled onions were also yummy. Overall, solid spot for brunch! read more

Ria's Bluebird - Huevos - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Super disappointed with the food here. The best thing ordered were the pancakes and it was the only thing that we all enjoyed. The eggs were cooked HARD. The biscuit was burnt, they don't put meat in their burrito? The grits were super slimy and lacked flavor. And for some reason you can't just order 1 pancake. Other than that the service was alright. I assume the only reason it took some time to get the check was because our plates were barely touched. So our waitress just assumed we weren't done. $61 for our meal. read more

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Believe the hype about the pancakes! Sooo good and their house made sausage is fantastic also. Subtracting 1 star because on one of our visits we sat at the coffee bar and the server/barista was super snippy and rude, like how did we have the audacity to come to the business and actually want breakfast. Still worth it for the pancakes. I also have good vegan options for my boyfriend. Although they are not open to making any substitutions or accommodations. read more

Food was delicious! Great service with a short wait. I will be returning for those pancakes!

I'm all for giving credit when credit is due. And I'm full but want to eat again because it was so good. I was pretty hungry and thought The Early Bird Special wouldn't be enough, so ordered a short stack of buttermilk pancakes too. Mistake, but I'm pleased with it, and that's okay. Rarely do I not finish my food, and today is that rare occasion. I ate as much as I could, and I eat a lot, but couldn't find room for all of it. The pancakes are a Yes. The sausage is different, but good. It tastes better with the biscuit than the pancakes IMHO. The skillet potatoes were fried hard, but seasoned and good. The two eggs looked like four. Thank you! The bacon, which I ordered crispy, was so good. I'd definitely come back and order the same thing, even thought every plate I saw come out looked good. It has an old feel, but it's warm and inviting even thought it's cold out. Everyone I encountered was nice, smiled, patient with my first-timer questions, and looked LoL they actually like going on to work. I'll be back. read more