R. Thomas Deluxe Grill

"There isn't anything quite like R. Thomas in Atlanta, and there wasn’t anyone quite like the colorful character Richard Thomas, who built the popular 24-hour breakfast spot on Peachtree Street. After more than 35 years, Thomas’s legacy is still a restaurant menu filled with healthier breakfast fare. R. Thomas’ was also one of the first establishments in the city to offer vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free dishes." - Lia Picard, Henna Bakshi

"Originally modeled after LA’s Hamburger Mary’s, R. Thomas’ Deluxe Grill opened in 1985 as a lighter alternative to diner food. In south Buckhead, the restaurant stays open until 11 p.m. Sunday through Tuesday, and until 5 a.m. the rest of the week. Expect omelets, bowls, smoothies, hummus plates, and plenty of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options." - Eater Staff, Allison Ramirez

"For more than 35 years now, R Thomas on Peachtree Street has been serving up healthy and hearty breakfast and brunch fare all day long. Most of the dishes here are vegetarian or pescatarian, including the breakfast quinoa bowl with scrambled eggs, the salmon omelet, the portobello linguine, and the magic quesadilla stuffed with white cheddar cheese, marinated portobello mushrooms, zucchini, and peppers and onions encased in a spinach tortilla. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free dishes are marked on the menu." - Eater Staff

"This long-standing stalwart of Atlanta is open late (like, very late — it only closes 2 hours a day most days) and serves some of the most vibrant and healthy dishes, including gluten-free and vegetarian options. Try the shrimp and grits, and order any of the sides, like the garlic green beans and cinnamon sweet potatoes, all of which are gluten-free. Say hi to the birds... if you know, you know." - Eater Staff

"This Peachtree Street icon has earned a reputation for being a late-night haven (open until 5am Thursday-Saturday), but the eclectic address resembling a Phish fan’s garage sale has its share of loyal patrons during normal business hours. Young ones love chatting it up with the talkative birds in the outdoor cages and usually can’t get enough of the colorful metal art pieces hanging everywhere. Pint-sized french toast, half burgers, and strawberry-agave smoothies always bring out the smiles, too. Oh, and let them find their own way to the bathroom, which is essentially a mini maze through a functioning kitchen." - demarco williams, nina reeder, jacinta howard