Breakfast At Barney's

"A velvet rope at the entrance of this popular venue makes it feel like you’re waiting to get into the club. Hell, there’s a strong chance you’ll see people still hungover from an actual club experience slumped over the subway-tiled bar in search of needed nourishment. But with solid brunch offerings, Barney’s is the morning-after spot you need—both to refuel and squeeze in one last see-and-be-seen experience. There’s a dish for everyone here, including thick and fluffy 24 Karat Gold Pancakes that taste as good as they look and fried catfish and spaghetti, a Deep South delicacy. If you’re still recovering from last night’s shenanigans, try one of their vegan entrees with a fresh pressed juice, which may help you recall who you gave your number to last night." - nina reeder, juli horsford, jacinta howard

"You can’t miss Breakfast At Barney’s, with its floral archway and a huge crowd waiting to get in,  at the intersection of Decatur and Hill streets. One of the stars of Atlanta’s Black brunch scene, people wait over an hour to dine in the posh restaurant with teal and gold accents and splashy black and white patterned walls. The upscale-meets-fun flair translates to their dishes, with signature items like the soul rolls, eggrolls stuffed with greens, candied yams, and macaroni and cheese. For a splurge, there’s the $1,000 Mansa Musa tower, an impressive arrangement of 24k gold pancakes, fried chicken, lobster, grits, and a bottle of champagne." - Lia Picard, Henna Bakshi

"On the weekend, a velvet rope and line makes it feel like you’re waiting to get into a club where drinks are free before midnight, so arrive before 10am for your best chance of sliding right into a green velvet booth. With some of the best brunch offerings in town, Barney’s, near Grady, is kinda worth the wait (and it’s open every day). There’s a dish for everyone here, from favorites like their sweet 24 Karat Gold Pancakes—“thicc” pancakes topped with edible gold leaf and an orchid that taste as amazing as they look—and savory items like lamb and eggs to the regionally controversial fried catfish with spaghetti. The vegan friends in the crew, who you usually avoid sending invites to, can also come out to play with the plant-based entrees and fresh pressed juices. " - nina reeder, juli horsford, demarco williams

"An uber-popular corner post for breakfast and brunch, as well as scene-y daytime socializing, Breakfast at Barney’s has been packing them in for brunch and a bit of luxury since opening last summer. Open daily at 7 a.m., the menu here features French toast drizzled with bourbon apple cider syrup, Creole-sauced salmon croquettes, and cornmeal-crusted catfish and grits. Make sure to try the 24-karat pancakes topped with edible gold." - Mike Jordan

"Opened in 2020 by two Morris Brown College alums, Breakfast At Barney’s quickly became the city’s premier brunch haunt. All-day breakfast options coupled with an upbeat day club vibe proved irresistible (Waffle House could never line their entrance with a velvet rope, upholster their booths in soft teal-green velvet, and sell $1K breakfast towers with Ace of Spades. Never).  But it’s really the menu of palate-pleasing items, which range from buttery, gold leaf-dressed pancakes to the barbecue salmon, that seal the deal. " - nina reeder, juli horsford, demarco williams, jacinta howard