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Ria's Bluebird

Restaurant Breakfast restaurant Sandwich shop Brunch restaurant Southern us restaurant

Casual locale offering all-day brunch including biscuits & rum-soaked French toast. People often mention pancakes, service, good, wait, breakfast, staff, time, brunch, great, eggs,


Address

421 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30312, United States

Website

www.riasbluebird.com

Contact

+1 404-521-3737

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (1.9K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 8 am to 3 pm
  • Friday: 8 am to 3 pm
  • Saturday: 8 am to 3 pm
  • Sunday: 8 am to 3 pm
  • Monday: 8 am to 3 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: pancakes (38) service (34) good (33) wait (30) breakfast (29) staff (21) time (20) brunch (19) great (17) eggs (16)
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  • 2/5 John U G. 7 months ago on Google • 351 reviews
    Might be cult for Atlanta. But simply overrated. Ok food with bad service. And in my opinion tips are should be considered by performance in any service environment. I can accept anything like bad food, late food that’s not the waiter/waitress issue but communication, attitude the most important thing that you can provide to consumer. One genuine smile solves everything. When your employees lack of those skills pardon me but you can’t charge me for 18% gratuities. As long as you earn it I am ok to pay even 35% but that triggers laziness with the staff. Anyway they are making money, why do they need to perform?
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adam E. 2 years ago on Google
    Everything I've had here is amazing, but the caramelized banana buttermilk pancakes and the shrimp and grits are literally life changing. The wait for a table is more than worth it at the place. My friend doesn't even like pancakes, but he will make special trips just to have them here. There's a reason they're ranked the best in the country. It's like they've infused them with caramelized pecans making a new and delicious pancake flavor. If you get one dish anywhere in any restaurant, it should be these pancakes. Putting them down as my last meal now. The shrimp and grits are so satisfying I spent the hour after eating them in shock at how good they were. It's definitely a dish you cannot miss as well. The brisket is also super tender, although really it's the broth that's the real star in that dish. Dipping toasted baguettes in it is out of this world. Do not skip this place if you're in the Atlanta region!
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Denny “LIVING IN ATLANTA GEORGIA” F. 1 year ago on Google
    I’ve been coming here for nearly 20 years. Back then I was a single young man living in the city. Now I’m a married middle aged guy who drags his wife and 4 kids from the suburbs to the city to get the best pancakes every created. Wife loves the breakfast burrito. The sausage is delicious too. The lunch is equally satisfying and yummy. Ria may be gone, God rest her soul but her legacy lives on.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Larry S. 8 months ago on Google • 17 reviews
    On searching for a breakfast spot I came across Ria's. I was in a pancake mood and the pics looked great so we decided to try. We expected a wait, so no issue there, the patio area was nice and with a fan to keep the air fresh. I had the fat stack of pancakes and my partner the Early Bird breakfast with scrambled eggs, biscuit and grits. As well as a side of gravy. Pancakes were on the mark, lots of whipped butter and a small container of sweet water disguised as syrup? The sweet water was absorbed quickly before the halfway mark leaving the second half dry. Was told it was an extra 2$ for more (sweet water) because it was expensive. Totally doubt that and decided to take the other half home. Early Bird was ok, the chef's version of scrambled is to make a plain omelette on the grill and chop it up with the flipper instead of grabbing a small pan and taking an extra second to do a proper job. The sausage patty was over spiced and the grits were way too gritty, no excuse for that in Atlanta. The side of gravy was mediocre at best. Based on the above alone I might have given a 4, but here's why it's a three. The Entitlement of adding on a forced 20% gratuity to all bills, with the reasoning to give your staff less stress and a living wage? Really? Tipping must always be optional & based on how the customer feels things went. We regularly tip 20% when the service and experience warrants, but it must be optional. If you make it mandatory, Georgia law states you should be displaying it as a service charge and be taxing it. You should change it to comply with the law. Plus, when staff already knows they are getting 20% regardless, they just do not go the extra mile to earn that level of tip and it was evident here today. Having spent part of my life in the industry both serving and cooking, I know it's not the easiest job and although the place was busy, the staff were not over worked and had time to chat periodically as opposed to roaming and giving more time and attention to patrons. For example, as you can see in one photo, the condensation from the glasses of water, pools everywhere. Since you don't supply napkins other than cloth, the busser or wait staff should be mopping it up every time they stop at or pass by the table. The empty paper butter cups and gravy container also could have been removed out of our way and any other debris wiped away as well. These are the kind of things expected to earn a 20% tip. The staff, although pleasant enough, went through the motions doing the minimum required and from what I could see, it was the same with the other tables as well. With the amount of customers frequently coming in and the reasonable prices, if the staff wasn't pulling in 20% without the policy and were stressed from getting less, then perhaps the quality of service needed improvement? If your goal is to give your employees a living wage, then don't take the easy way out and instead, start adjusting your prices to improve your profit margins and pay them more from your end, not supplement it with a forced service charge. You're running a business, not a non profit organization. Adjust some of your other costs as well, like water for example, serve it only when requested. Especially if the staff don't clean up the mess it causes. The savings on water costs alone would go a long way towards being able to increase their wages. Plus take a serious look at the quality of some of your dishes, ingredients and condiments. Your pancakes alone have more than enough markup to allow extra poor quality "syrup" without nickel and diming the customer. Your other dishes could all easily be raised a minimum $1 without losing people, or ease up on portion size a bit. It's tough to be an owner and I get the fear of upping prices and it may seem easier to take the lazy way out with the forced tip and extra charges, but these things along with the average service and lack of quality on things like the "syrup", grits and eggs will unfortunately keep us from returning or recommending to others.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Erin S. 3 years ago on Google
    We had a party of 5 around 10:45 on a Sunday. Their dine-in situation was a little confusing. Their front patio is first come, first served, but to eat on the front patio, you order the food inside for takeout and they bring it out to you in bags. They request that only one party come inside to order at a time, which of course we understand! To eat on the back patio with full service, if your is party bigger than 4, you will sit at multiple tables. No substitutions on any orders. When we got there, there was a 30 minute wait for the back patio, but there were many tables open on the front patio, so we just sat in the front and ordered takeout. It got more crowded as we waited, so 10:45/11:00 was the best time to come. It did take a while for our food to come out. Everything was reasonably priced. Here’s what we got: - Iced coffee ($3.50): They brought creamer and simple syrup with it. It was really good! - Brisket Breakfast ($13): It was okay, but wasn’t as breakfast-y as I wanted it to be. - Huevos ($12): Good. They serve the salsa verde on the side if requested. - Short stack of Buttermilk Pancakes ($5.75): The syrup is key. - Early Bird: No price on the menu. Lots of options to customize. The fruit cup is huge. - Chicken BLT ($13): Good! The bread was beautifully buttered and toasted. Came with a decently sized salad. They’re doing a good job with all the precautions they’re taking for Covid. It just seems a little wasteful to use takeout containers for people sitting on the front patio.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Melinda J. 6 months ago on Google • 162 reviews
    Pancakes were amazing! If we go back that's all I would get. There wasn't quite enough syrup. We had to order extra and that was $2.00 for about 1/4 cup. Biscuits are super fluffy and yummy. They almost had the appearance of rolls. We ordered the biscuits and gravy. They were really stingy on the gravy. Southern biscuits should be smothered with gravy, not dabbled. We also ordered the brisket and eggs. It tasted more like Brunswick stew. I would say it was more of a lunch item than a breakfast item. So if you like Brunswick's too, it's something new to try, I wouldn't get it again.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 RealtorRob, Berkshire Hathaway Midtown A. 4 months ago on Google • 305 reviews
    Step into a time warp and enjoy classic service popping with flavor! I checked it out for lunch and enjoyed every bite, I look forward to returning for brunch to see what their famous pancakes are giving!

  • 5/5 Simon A. 2 years ago on Google
    Best brunch place so far! Pancakes test so good they should be illegal. Wonderful atmosphere and great service. Been there two times and had to take away (on top of the dine in) The “NY Times best pancakes.” Will keep going back.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tamara G. 2 years ago on Google
    The food was the bomb!!! The best pancakes ever! This place stays packed and the seating is outside. Unfortunately you can't make reservations so I suggest you get there when they open. Our wait was long but worth it. I highly recommend this place. I guarantee you will not be disappointed. Enjoy
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marica -. 2 years ago on Google
    Local gem....just happened upon this spot while looking for a place to have coffee waiting for seating at another restaurant. And the food smelled amazing so we had Brunch there and it was worth it. The staff was super friendly and the food was great.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Binh 2 years ago on Google
    It has been years since I’ve been back to Ria’s, but the food is as good as I remembered! If the wait is long, walking across the street to explore Oakland Cemetery is a great way to pass 30-40 minutes. Their prices have changed, so check out their new menus. We ordered their pancake special (Blueberry pancake pictured below) and southern tempeh. Both were very heavy but worth it!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bhumit P. 5 years ago on Google
    The food at this place is delicious! I was skeptical based on some other reviews but decided to try it anyways and I wasn’t disappointed. The only con was we were sitting in their covered area and it was really cold even with the heaters on. The pancakes were also delicious and I highly recommend along with their huevos entree. Tip: This place gets really busy and parking is limited so try to go as early as possible.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Goldie 2 years ago on Google
    Love love love this place. The pancakes are always good, reminds me of my grandma’s. The shrimp and grits are so tasty. I was a bit worried because the sauce was a bit watery but the flavor was amazing and they give you a baguette on the side for dripping. Always a go to. There is usually a wait so come early.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christine O. 2 years ago on Google
    Just landed in town and it’s a quick drive from the airport. Found this place in maps on our way to our destination Service was fast, staff was friendly, and food was unique and delicious. I tried the Huevos (fried eggs, beans, and cheese on top of blue corn tortilla) and my husband had the brisket breakfast with poached eggs. We also ordered the biscuits and gravy (very good). We will definitely be back here again when we visit Atlanta in the future
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Su A. 1 year ago on Google • 25 reviews
    First time. Really liked it! It took a little while to be seated but that's because I went for brunch on a Sunday. The servers are friendly and attentive. A nice list of options. Pancakes are a must. Absolutely delicious and if you can get strawberries and cream, get it. The sausage is incredibly seasoned and juicy. The biscuit is on the light and fluffy side (I prefer mine thicker) definitely not dry. The omelette I had was just okay, and I found the house potatoes lacking in flavor and wasn't as crispy as I would've liked. All in all, really wonderful spot with solidly good food, fair prices, and great service. It's a place I'll return to.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jane L. 4 months ago on Google • 116 reviews
    Enjoyed a delicious breakfast with my nephew's wife at Ria's. The hostess remembered her from an earlier visit and said "welcome back". We sat in the heated outside patio area, with the mural. Waitress was attentive and helpful, for was delish. She informed us about the tip being included in the bill. Thank you!

  • 5/5 Jalen B. 3 months ago on Google • 14 reviews New
    I tried this place with some friends cause I had heard a few people recommend it. We were a group of 4 but we were sat pretty quickly (15 minutes at most). Our server was super helpful and gave us some recommendations. Everything from the drinks, pancakes, and meal was incredible! They did a great job preparing the food and it was served quickly too. Will definitely be coming back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Sierra M. 3 years ago on Google
    Ordered via phone and asked for the brisket eggs Benedict. The lady answering the phones told us “we can do that” after informing us our previous order of shrimp and grits was not available. Wait an hour, walk to pick up our food and they hand me a tub with brisket and two poached eggs. After I ask them where the rest is (potatoes, hollandaise sauce, biscuit) they inform me “we don’t have eggs Benedict”... I reviewed the phone conversation and the lady taking orders with the tattoos cops an attitude like it’s OUR fault and that WE miscommunicated. I’m disappointed that my order is wrong and just ask for a biscuit to make my own, which they then charge us for. Horrible customer service, will not be back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Chris A. 3 years ago on Google
    There’s typically a wait for this spot and I’m not sure it’s worth it. However, if you do have to wait, take a short walk over to the Oakland cemetery to kill some time. I had the “world best pancakes” - they were just ok. I wouldn’t order them again... Overall, neat vibe and friendly staff. Small update: the staff is friendly but don’t really seem to love working here or maybe they’re all just having a bad day. Every time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 William DeArmon (. 2 years ago on Google
    I'm going to have to flip myself upside down or inside out to write this review, because frankly I'm pretty impressed in spite of my inclinations. My wife and I went here today around 11am to have a late breakfast/brunch. Now, normally I'm a real basic kind of breakfast guy, very particular about my morning chow, and when I say that I like good eggs, good meat (bacon/ham/sausage, etc.), good GRITS (yes all in CAPS 'cause I yelled it) and good biscuits, and I want alot of it and I want it cheap! So coming here for breakfast was a chancy thing for me because I had previously looked at menu online and figured the prices were a little higher than my usual breakfast joints. (I eat at Home Grown down the road or other smaller "mom and pop" local type places usually. So we went in, not too busy, sat at the counter bar, and within a very few minutes a polite staff member took our order. I had the Early Bird breakfast; 2 eggs over medium for me, sausage, fruit cup, and a biscuit, and on the side I had to try the pancakes with pecans and caramelized bananas. That was a lot of food. I ATE ALL OF IT. Everything was good. The eggs were perfectly over-medium and fresh, the sausage was exquisite with a smoky/spicy almost Italian sausage taste (they make the sausage there onsite), the biscuit was a square and almost looked like cornbread...so fresh and not dry at all with a great slightly buttery taste, the fruit cup was fresh - strawberries, grapes, cantaloupe, blueberries, and I think Crenshaw melon, and pineapple. After I ate all that I attacked the pancakes; now I'm not a big pancake guy because I don't normally like sweet stuff for my breakfast but there pancakes were so good I almost slapped myself off the barstool. The pancakes themselves were large, moist, fluffy and tasty by themselves without any syrup or jam or anything, and the sprinkled pecans and caramelized bananas were the bees knees! A MUST try for anyone (my wife also not big pancake fan but she liked it so much she finished slapping me off the barstool!) My wife had the grilled chicken BLT and she loved it. Chicken was tender and moist, the bacon and lettuce and tomatoes were fresh; I took a bite and liked it so much I returned the favor and smacked her off her barstool! (LOL jk, of course). For her side she had the squash with curry soup. It was delicious but not very spicy. No one got slapped eating that. I washed my meal down with a fresh cup of coffee which was also fresh and the right strength. They have all kinds of different creamers so you're not stuck with just half and half like I did. So after all the gluttonous gorging and pretend violence, we paid our tab and left. Summary: Location: Great, right off Memorial Drive across from Oakland Cemetery. Parking: Typical downtown - cramped and hideous but you can find ample parking around the joint. Service: Above par for area; everyone was local-ish and friendly enough. Food: Stupid good food. I could eat there daily. Prices: a bit pricey for my usual breakfast, we paid about $50 (20% standard gratuity added in). Prices are on par with other local eateries. Overall definitely a 5 star experience for a breakfast/brunch/lunch place. Highly recommend and will return. No more slapping allowed next time (🤪).
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Fariha 3 years ago on Google
    I hate to give a low review after hearing all the hype and recommendations. I know how important it is to support local businesses during COVID but their methods and customer service were meager. Information about dining was confusing even after a phone call with an employee. The food was very OK but I hope to come back and have a better experience
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 L J. 1 year ago on Google
    The food and service are always exceptional. There is plenty of seating in the back and it's heated, so if you come on a cold day, just “say yes” to being seated on the patio. It is worth the wait. Enjoy :-)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Nick J. 3 years ago on Google
    Really wanted to like this place however for a eatery that was at maybe half capacity the service was horrendous. Took the servers 10 minutes to greet us, another 10 to take our orders, then about 20 minutes for our food to come out. The food was decent but nothing to rave about. Probably won’t be back. 12/29/18 edit: ended up coming back. We ordered our food 30 minutes ago and were waiting for a table 60 minutes before that. Still haven’t gotten our food. They should consider getting a new kitchen manager 🙃
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Shawn B. 3 years ago on Google
    Soo the miss mamas at the registers tells us that we have to order take out and eat the tables that’s on their parking lot ( It was only 2 tables set up on this big parking lot ) so as we’re ordering they ran out of almost everything and didn’t want to restock because today was there last day of business before they closed for a week. So I had to change my order 3x’s then 2 beautiful ladies just walked up and snatched our table and ate food that wasn’t even purchased from Blue Bird. Just terrible business and her attitude was funky. Won’t be back again
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amber D. 2 years ago on Google
    The location is small but the portions are LARGE. The pancakes, sausages, biscuits, everything I saw come out was sizable. They have syrups in vanilla and lavender if you opt for coffee. The food and service were excellent
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jafet Mister f. 5 months ago on Google
    Is not always about the food just being extremely good but it’s the vibe, everyone serving there are just nice no cap, and plus you get to enjoy great food ? Say no more I recommend 100000 % and don’t let me forget “Shot out to Alex that gave a Professional service “ till next time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Chioma O. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a quick brunch here on my way to the airport. Keep in mind they don't serve alcohol ..however pancakes were nice and fluffy. Also enjoyed the refreshing lavender iced coffee. Based on other reviews I got the shrimp and grits but was a bit underwhelmed by it. Service was good and we were seated pretty quickly as well.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Wen L. 1 year ago on Google
    TL;DR - Great price, but not worth the Sunday Brunch wait. We got there around 11, and the wait was around 30 mins for two. Expect to wait a while for your food!! We ordered the Brisket Breakfast and Burrito; they took about 45 minutes. The brisket was listed as a slowed cook for 14 hours. I don’t think it is soft enough. The sauce is salty at the end. Highly recommend you order a side of grit to go with it. Having the Grits with the sauce on top provides a well-balanced flavor. The burrito was ok as well. We got an Elote Cup as the side. It was probably the best dish on the table! Try it out if you are debating what side to get. Our server was very amiable and helpful! Between the excellent service but disappointing food, I can only give this place three stars. In addition, a 20% gratuity is automatically added. Just be aware.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Roddy B. 1 year ago on Google
    Atmosphere: 1/1 - small, homey space with hipster vibes Service: 1/1 - Friendly and attentive staff Price: 0/1 - a little overpriced for breakfast. For the brisket breakfast, 3 pancakes, and a small latte was $34 Food: 2/2- the food was definitely delicious. The pancakes were as good as described in most post. However, it was the Brisket breakfast that left us wanting more! Overall: 4/5- If you’re not on a budget, definitely a breakfast place to check out if you’re in Atlanta! I would definitely recommend to a family or friend.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrea S. 3 years ago on Google
    Enjoyed everything about our experience at Ria’s Bluebird! The food was amazing, the service was awesome. Can’t wait to come back and try the other items on the menu!

  • 5/5 michele h. 11 months ago on Google
    I first came here when Ria was still with us. I have to say; I came back for the experience and to reminisce....but the food is still as amazing. I had the breakfast brisket (yes breakfast) its so good and the broth is full of layers of flavors!! Nice they honored Ria not only with the food but with murals and paintings of her. I'm glad we moved back and some places are still here. They also serve coffee while you wait to be seated.

  • 5/5 Madhumitha R. 1 year ago on Google
    Breakfast/brunch was amazing. Love the food here, very neighborhood brunch places. Definitely try their brisket, soo good. Enjoyed the meal here. Parking is tight, street parking. There is usually a wait as they have limited seating capacity. Definitely recommend this place.

  • 5/5 Esther 5 months ago on Google
    I love this quaint little restaurant. My friends and I were greeted upon entry, the waitresses and hostess were very helpful when answering the questions we had while navigating through the menu options. The decor was cute and we loved our food. My croissant and egg sandwich was just what I needed to start my day. The mocha late with almond milk (love that they had milk alternatives) and the lavender lemonade were also really good. Overall I had a great experience I can't wait to visit the next time I'm in the Atlanta area. I only wish we dined there instead of taking our food to go.

  • 5/5 Kaitlin L. 5 months ago on Google • 11 reviews
    I have heard about Ria’s for years and finally had the opportunity to go. I will say now I want to have it once a week! Their brisket is phenomenal and one of my favorite plates is the brisket melt. It has pimento cheese and is served on sourdough, and I get it every time! Their lavender lattes are also a favorite of mine.

  • 4/5 CT J. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place. Pleasant staff, good food

  • 4/5 Shaun Y. 2 years ago on Google
    New York Times wasn’t lying… Ria’s has bomb pancakes. The peaches & cream pancakes were spectacular. I ordered the Bionic Breakfast and added eggs and veggie sausage. It was cheesy, spicy and delicious. The bowl includes potatoes, corn, peppers, cheese all covered in a spicy tofu sauce. I would 1000% go back. Our server was friendly and accommodating. Loved the service. I only gave 4 stars because seating was baking out in a parking lot. Indoor dining was closed (thanks COVID!) so they moved seating out front into the parking lot. It was our first visit so we didn’t know there was a covered side patio. I’ll wait until the weather cools to go back.

  • 5/5 Charley 9 months ago on Google
    Pancakes 🥞 are absolutely phenomenal, and live up to the hype. Old school grungy feel, but good service and good value. Highly recommended!

  • 5/5 Amber P. 8 months ago on Google
    This spot is so fun and the food is super tasty! I got the pancakes which were fluffy and soft and I added the caramelized bananas which just bummed it up a notch and made it 10x betters. My husband got the breakfast burrito which was huge. We tried their biscuit as well and it was moist and delicious even without jam. The place is small but the service is great. Definitely a spot to try!

  • 3/5 Nunya B. 9 months ago on Google
    The food was ok. Kind of bland. The only thing I enjoyed was the peach pancakes, OMG!!! The shrimp and grits had a little seasoning but big chucks on the other stuff. I was chewing my meal. The bacon was a little greasy and the drinks were ok. They do have a bar but a small area. There was a wait but it was not very long. The server was a little firm but I just overlooked it. At least it was free parking with no gratuity added. They also have seating in the back somewhere

  • 3/5 Taylor B. 9 months ago on Google
    Okay place the short stack with peaches was good the shrimp and grits was cook with beef broth not cool. Free parking. Will I go back probably not.

  • 5/5 Tamika H. 1 year ago on Google
    Omg omg omg y’all! This place is the real deal. Authentic delicious dishes for breakfast and/or brunch. The stack of pancakes with caramelized bananas is my go to but the peach pancakes my daughter ordered was also ahmayzing! If you want to see and experience something that speaks Atlanta then this is the place.

  • 4/5 Benjamin W. 1 year ago on Google
    Early birds beware, they open at 9! I got the brisket breakfast. Brisket was OK. The bread and coffee were good. One of my eggs was over done. There are only two bathrooms so be ready to wait to go. The ambiance is very cool. It's Halloween season and they did up the decorations to the 9's. The chairs are metal, which is super sad since they are 1. Too hot or too cold temperatures and most importantly truly uncomfortable to sit in. We didn't have the biggest wait, but I was squirming. The waitstaff was excellent, and the price was reasonable. Anyway I'd come back and try out specials or whatever. If I'm hard brunching, after a long night of who knows what, I need a comfy seat!

  • 4/5 Charna W. 1 year ago on Google
    I'm going to have to come back when the weather is warm and sunny because I can tell this atmosphere requires it. The food was good, but I wish there were more protein options than pork and tofu (besides the eggs). Service was slow and the waitstaff seemed intimidated by my large party (7 adults, 3 children). Also, prepare to wait and wait outside! All in all, my party enjoyed themselves.

  • 5/5 Rylie R. 1 year ago on Google
    Coziest, cutest place and they have the best brunch food ever. The pancakes with caramelized bananas were a 10/10. Their lattes aren’t bad either. The atmosphere is so perfect for a brunch place and the employees were super nice.

  • 5/5 Cashelle R. 10 months ago on Google
    First time back in years. Met a friend for lunch on a weekday. There's no bike parking that I could see. There was a little wait maybe 15 or 20 minutes. My friend is vegetarian and has a soy allergy so the menu was a little limited for her needs. All that being said, the food was so good. That pancake was heaven!

  • 5/5 Gokul V G. 1 year ago on Google
    The food is great! They have vegan options. We ordered Pancakes with caramelized banana and vegan tofu scramble over bean paste. The tofu dish was amazing. The atmosphere may not be the best but the service is good. Had a wait time of 20mins.

  • 5/5 Ahmad W. 9 months ago on Google
    A coworker who used to work on the job told me about this place a year ago I finally visited. I was craving 🥞 pancakes. The New York Times stated best pancakes 🥞 on the menu. I got the peach 🍑 special pancakes 🥞 short stack two pancakes 🥞 with whip cream and powdered sugar. Delicious 😋 pancakes 🥞 🤤. My mom used to make me pancakes 🥞 as a kid. I like pancakes 🥞 😋 the best over waffles 🧇. I will eat a waffle every now and then. Pancakes 🥞 rule number 1.

  • 1/5 Chelaum A. 3 years ago on Google
    Thought I’d treat myself to a birthday breakfast of eggs and biscuits but didn’t wanna wait for a table. Ordered ahead and they told me 40 minutes. After waiting for an hour and a half outside in the cold, I got something that would’ve taken other places 10 minutes. Last time I’m coming here and that’s after years of patronage.

  • 5/5 Leslie R. 3 years ago on Google
    The long wait is totally worth it. Food is always delicious.

  • 4/5 Emma B. 3 years ago on Google
    The burrito and potatoes are large and filling. My tempeh Reuben was good too. But they forgot/messed up our friend's order.

  • 4/5 Candace W. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was good but missed the French toast.

  • 4/5 anthony b. 3 years ago on Google
    Fluffy biscuits, flavorful sausage, unique hash browns, smooth coffee, take it to go and sit in the Oakland cemetery

  • 5/5 violet m. 3 years ago on Google
    Brunch, so great. Quick and friendly service. Prices are decent. Feels similar to a restaurant in New York I loved.

  • 5/5 R M. 3 years ago on Google
    Fine spot for quality Brunch. The service was very welcoming and sociable.

  • 2/5 Odessa O. 3 years ago on Google
    They have you eat your breakfast out of a plastic cup. Also they will not let you use the restrooms. There is an onsite panhandler while you eat. Server was friendly.

  • 5/5 Kierra M. 3 years ago on Google
    I’m currently eating to-go from here at home. Let me tell you ! This is the best food I’ve ever had in my life! The chefs made this with so much love!! I am recommending this restaurant to everyone. Also a day ago, we ate in the restaurant. And we’re super impressed by the precautions taken with Covid-19. Trevor was an amazing waiter, and the Chefs again made the food with so much love!!! Thank you for the experience!

  • 5/5 Ambers G. 3 years ago on Google
    I had breakfast and it was great!

  • 5/5 Wendy W. 3 years ago on Google
    Breakfast potatoes! Gravy! Veggies! Biscuits! Need I say more? The service is great, and the food is always delicious. We love to treat ourselves to an indulgent brunch at Ria’s.

  • 4/5 Nathan W. 3 years ago on Google
    This place is locally famous and the pancakes are amazing, especially the banana foster ones. Most everything else was your standard fair. A little pricey for what you get but I would highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Joe G. 5 years ago on Google
    What can I say about Ria's. Was visiting Atlanta and we made it a point to try a great breakfast place. Well, thankfully we ended up at Ria's. It was about a 20-minute wait when we got there, but the outside waiting area is very scenic so we didn't mind. Once you're seated, you received exceptional customer service from beginning to end. They make sure that you're comfortable with the menu and thoroughly explain every plate down to the individual ingredients. Once you receive the food it does not disappoint. Deliciousness and generous portions! When I come back to Atlanta I will visit again and I recommend you do the same.

  • 1/5 Mike 3 years ago on Google
    So slow and the food is just okay. So many other better options.

  • 5/5 Ryleigh S. 3 years ago on Google
    Outstanding scene for quality brunch. Prices are fair. Feels similar to a cafe in Chicago I liked.

  • 5/5 Nathan R. 3 years ago on Google
    Omg the grits had to be the best I ever had... Service was excellent I def would recommend this place to anyone... I'm so mad I've passed by this place a thousand times... And was invited here about 30 times and am just now going here... It's a def way to educate some of these newer restaurants on how to become the best... I really enjoyed every part of this place...

  • 2/5 Arnold S. 3 years ago on Google
    We all know with the ongoing pandemic, small businesses and people are struggling financially. With that said the customer service is nonexistent at this establishment. Just as several other reviewers have mentioned when they do speak the little they do, it is patronizing. Not even a simple thank you after placing or picking up your order. 2 stars for the potatoes and lemonade - that’s about it. While waiting for my food, had a clear view of the front of the house and none of the staff were wearing gloves when handling your order or sanitizing between customers. Yet, want to tell customers to pull their masks up their eyebrows. I’ll take my money elsewhere and support other small businesses that understand without customers their doors remain closed and staff is without a paycheck.

  • 5/5 Henry K. 3 years ago on Google
    brunch, mmm, super tasty. the food was so savory. the staff was very friendly and attentive. bring your hunger - portions are generous.

  • 5/5 Katie C. 3 years ago on Google
    We love Ria's! The pancakes are consistently perfect and the Bionic breakfast offers something unique.

  • 5/5 Jordyn13 O. 3 years ago on Google
    Fine location for tasty Brunch. Ambience reminds me of Colorado Springs area.

  • 5/5 C B. 2 years ago on Google
    Their caramelized banana pancakes were out of this world.

  • 5/5 Lauren J. 4 years ago on Google
    Cute quaint place with tons of vegetarian and vegan options. Great food and service

  • 4/5 Edie S. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing food and service! Wait time can be crazy so prepare for that. It's not a very big restaurant, and this place is VERY popular!

  • 5/5 Joy H. 4 years ago on Google
    I met up with a local friend for a hearty breakfast here during a recent business trip to Atlanta. This place was hopping! We waited a little bit (but not too long) before being seated, then dug into all kinds of yumminess. I had the omelette of the day with about a million sides and a big cup of strong coffee. Prices are reasonable, food is good, and service is speedy. Be ready to wait a little bit on busy mornings, though!

  • 4/5 Alane 3 years ago on Google
    Great food, ok staff!

  • 5/5 Chad D. 3 years ago on Google
    Its amazing!

  • 1/5 Clint C. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was mediocre, service was even worse. Don’t you hate when people talk down to you as paying customers? Like they are doing YOU a favor?

  • 5/5 Naomi H. 3 years ago on Google
    Best Breakfast/Brunch ... so much more than "a restaurant". Definitely, a STAPLE of Breakfast/Brunch "Eateries" in Atlanta…

  • 5/5 Miss S. 3 years ago on Google
    OmG the brunch was amazing it was worth the wait and they do online order.

  • 1/5 Maya S. 2 years ago on Google
    So ordered shrimp and grits took one bite and I really did not like it. For me personally it was very sweet so I politely asked my waiter if I could get something else. He said they have a new policy that they can’t take any food off the check and I would be charged for it in addition to my new meal. I don’t understand how they don’t understand if someone don’t like there food you simply get them something else being that I really didn’t touch my food. I was not being difficult at all. Service was terrible after. Will not be returning

  • 5/5 Derek O. 3 years ago on Google
    Brunch and service here is excellent. Stopped in on a Tuesday. Service is consistently great. The place has a cool atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Molly N. 3 years ago on Google
    Brunch, mmm, awesome. very savory. the bill was good for how much you get. they have a lot of great reviews for a reason.

  • 5/5 jade k. 3 years ago on Google
    brunch here - super tasty. Staff treated us so nice. Prices were average for the menu.

  • 5/5 Russell W. 3 years ago on Google
    One of my preferred places for brunch. Super appetizing. Nothing but pleasant experiences here. Prices that won't shock you. Reminds me of a place in New York I liked to visit.

  • 5/5 R F. 3 years ago on Google
    A fav place for brunch. i love this place so much. i will be bringing friends next time. this place has a cool atmosphere. this place has many reviews for a reason.

  • 1/5 joshua f. 3 years ago on Google
    4$ for an Orange juice and 4$ for bacon. Actual food was mediocre. Definitely would not come back. Way overpriced.

  • 5/5 Fernando F. 3 years ago on Google
    My fav location for quality Brunch. visited on fri i believe. the bill was reasonable i would say.

  • 1/5 Monique M. 3 years ago on Google
    I will start with the positives: The potatoes and biscuits. The me without my husband being present and hungry would have left with a refund just from the lack of customer service. Way overpriced and not worth it. The pregnant lady who took our order seemed bothered that we asked questions being it was our first time. But the one with the bleach blonde hair and tattoos had a nasty attitude for no reason and I won’t return. There are so many brunch places, not to mention that I don’t have to even spend my money for some eggs. We came in contact with 3 different staff members and not one said Thank You. Their attitude shows they could care less that they still have jobs during this time. So, I will take my money else where. A little tip also- wearing a mask isn’t the only thing to help prevent the spread of Covid. Maybe blondie should wash her hands if she’s going to touch the insides of our cup lids, “clean” or at any point in between touching everything and handling our food. But for her, pulling your mask up over your eyelids will suffice. I don’t need her to reprimand anyone about anything. If it was that important to have the mask all the way up while OUTDOORS, then she could have refused our business- but of course not!! I see many closed days and unemployed staff ahead. They don’t appreciate our business, go somewhere else.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
    • ✓️ Somewhat difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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