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    4.0 (855 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Kiss my Grits
    Shakira R.

    We stumbled upon Thumbs Up on our first full day in East Point. We ordered: * Ultimate Seaside - The fried Swai/catfish was over 9 inches long, extending the entire length of the plate. It includes 1/2 portion of the Sassy scramble - which has onions, fresh herbs, salmon, and cream cheese. It was creamy and flavorable - my hubby wasn't a fan - but I loved it. It also came with a small shrimp and grits - a bit of spicy broth with shrimp and smooth grits. * Kiss my Grits - The bowl of the smoothest cheese grits with the best chopped chicken sausage I've ever had. The sauteed onions were a bit much and light fluffy scrambled eggs. *Side of potatoes - which came with green peppers and onions - I wished they were more integrated and instead of just laying on top of the potatoes. The portions were generous and I had leftovers to eat the next day.

    Build Your Own Omelette and Whole Grain Biscuit with strawberry jam.
    Nick C.

    Thumbs Up Diner in East Point is on point! My friend and I were staying in the area on a business trip and had a breakfast meeting planned. My friend searched for a local restaurant with good reviews and found Thumbs Up. It was the right choice! The building is older, but the interior is nice, well kept and clean. Everything was delicious. I ordered a Build Your Own Omelette with grits (not pictured) and whole grain biscuit. Whole grain biscuit? I had never heard of such a thing. It was great, especially with the strawberry jam that accompanied it. The two other guys with me raved about their food, especially the perfectly seasoned Chicken Tenders. The grits were on point. The service was excellent and the lady who took care of us was friendly. Thumbs Up is definitely worth giving an opportunity.

    Close up of chipped China

    Food Excellent Service Excellent Price Reasonable But the cracked China, I was extremely disappointed. The plate my food was served on was cracked/chipped in two places... Not only were they sharp enough to cut me, breaking off chips could possibly land in my food. The manager said they told the owners, but they refused to spend extra money on replacing plates. The manager then went on to say, the staff pooled their tips together to buy a few new plates at a time. Unacceptable

    Tony M.

    The Tuesday cook CANNOT be the same the Saturday cook! After talking this spot up all last week, the letdown can't be overstated enough! We ordered two of the Low Country Heaps and another create your own breakfast skillet. Usually the food, especially the potatoes, are seasoned to the gods! Today, it was just like they threw everything in the skillet, sprinkled hot sauce on my Low Country Heap and called it breakfast. Three separate entrees, same common response...NO SEASONING! On the other hand, our waitress Dashia C was a whole vibe! Very informative, very attentive and very heart warming. I'm sure we'll be back, however, probably on the weekends, just to be on the safe side! Oh yeah, and make sure you try the peppermint tea!

    Catfish breakfast with regular grits
    Mahauganee S.

    This is my usual Thumbs Up location and I'm the biggest Stan for the catfish breakfast. So when me and my husband made a plan to sneak out to breakfast alone midweek, it was EASY to choose this as our destination. Unfortunately, for the first time, the food was just okay. The fish wasn't seasoned as well as normal, the cheese grits were so packed with cheese they were almost stiff and I could barely taste the grit portion of the dish. It was all just fine rather than the normal "woo! Such a good choice!" Anyhoo, I'll definitely come back. The service is friendly and the prices are good. The inside is a little worn down in terms of furniture and decor, but it has been that way as long as I've been coming here.

    French Toast
    Angel W.

    Taste: 5/5 Value: 5/5 Ambiance: 4/5 What a great spot to enjoy a tasty breakfast! Thumbs up Diner has a large menu full of delicious southern cooking items. They have generous portions at a great price. Everything we tried was really tasty and served to us quickly. If I'm ever in the area again, I'll 100% revisit!

    The Ultimate Seaside Breakfast!
    Jaiden K.

    Now THIS place? Is AAAAAAMMMAAAAZZZING!! Absolutely fantastic service from the moment I walked through the door. No wonder they have over 3,000 favorable reviews! I was immediately greeted with a smile and told I could sit wherever I pleased. I was promptly asked what I'd like to drink. I ordered the hot chocolate with whipped cream. It was one of the best that I've had in Georgia. I asked for a menu and my waitress (named "Lite") informed me that they use QR codes and pointed to a small plaque on the table. While perusing the menu, I scanned the area. It's very "old school charm". Exposed brick walls, a wave wrap around counter, concrete floors and an exposed roof giving it a loft feel. I loved the old school stools as well. I thought someone might scoot up to me on roller skates! To say that my waitress was "attentive" would be an understatement. She was perfect and very professional yet casual at the same time. I ordered the "Ultimate Seaside Breakfast". Which.....man.....this was THE best breakfast I've had since I've lived in Atlanta and I've been here 4 1/2 years now. The shrimp and grits 5/5, the omelette 5/5, ordinarily I do NOT like anything fried but chicken but decided to still have the fried catfish that came with the ensemble. Well, I'm definitely a fan now and will be back. I have a new GOAT here in the A! Thanks again Lite!

    The fee
    Anthony G.

    Service was excellent, very friendly, the server knew the menu and was helpful Ambiance was the same as it always is, clean, hard working staff Food was great, no undersized portions here. Now here is my beef- the administration fee Damnit I really hate this

    Catfish, biscuit, scrambled eggs, grits
    Nicole W.

    Food was great! ESPECIALLY the catfish. The only thing I didn't enjoy were the potatoes as they were dry. The servers were all so kind. There is a bit of a wait to get your food, but the wait is well worth it. Just note, they add an 18-20% service charge with a table of 4+. You can't beat the food prices though! I can't wait to return to ATL just to go back for the Catfish.

    Low Country Heap with biscuit.

    First stop on our trip from NY. Started us off right. Ohh My Goodness : the biscuit. Never had better. The Low Country heap has just enough kick. Scrambled eggs are perfect. Sweet tea is smooth. Great ambience, clean, fast service on a Saturday at 11:00. Highly recommend.

    Amiee W.

    We were greeted immediately upon arrival, but service was a bit slow, took about 10 minutes to get our drink order in, and coffee arrived another 5 minutes later. Our group of two adults and three kids totaled around $125, with an automatic gratuity added due to our party size (which is something to keep in mind if you're dining with a group). One downside--there's no kids' menu, so the price can add up quickly if you're ordering full meals for little ones. Food: 8/10 The highlight of the meal was definitely the biscuit and fried catfish both were well seasoned and cooked perfectly. The rest of the food was solid, but nothing that completely blew us away. Atmosphere & Logistics: The diner is small and quaint, which adds to its charm, but parking is limited, so plan accordingly if you're coming during peak hours. Overall, it's a good spot for a casual meal, and while service could be a bit quicker, the food and cozy vibe make up for it. Would return, but probably wouldn't bring a large group again.

    Chicken wings and waffles
    Dennette S.

    We arrived on the suggestion from the rental car person, it was noon but we were still looking for breakfast. Perfect place, because they serve breakfast all day along with other items We ordered the chicken wings, waffle and eggs. The chicken wings had a Smokey with a touch of pepper taste we loved them. The inside is a diner style, very clean and comfortable. Parking out front They were very quick to take the order and the kitchen staff were fast to prepare it. Everything came out hot and delicious. A nice touch was the syrup was also warm. Loved that!

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    I really enjoy breakfast here. It's a good vibe and I get potatoes with any scramble and a biscuit....and coffee. I always enjoy it.

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