Silver Skillet
Southern restaurant (US) · Atlanta
200 14th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
Highlights
Iconic diner serving classic Southern breakfast & lunch fare
Iconic diner serving classic Southern breakfast & lunch fare
"The Silver Skillet is an old-school diner serving a classic Southern breakfast with exactly zero frills. It’s been in business since 1956 and draws everyone from nearby office workers and college students to locals and tourists." - Lia Picard
"If you spot a movie or TV show with a vintage counter and waitstaff wearing earrings shaped like omelets, there’s a good chance it was filmed at Silver Skillet on 14th Street. This breakfast and lunch counter has been an ATL staple since 1956—and, of course, a preferred backdrop for many set crews. Order the corned beef hash, buttermilk waffle, and soft scrambled eggs, which look like they’re straight from Mel’s Diner (that’s from Alice, young’uns). Try them, and you’ll know this place isn’t a gimmick—the old-timey vibes and homestyle tastes are the real deal." - demarco williams, nina reeder, juli horsford, jacinta howard
"You know those throwback diners you see on TV? That’s Silver Skillet. No, really. If you spot a place with a vintage counter and waitresses wearing earrings shaped like omelets, it’s probably Silver Skillet, an ATL staple since 1956. If there’s no one inside filming a commercial, order the corned beef hash and soft scrambled eggs cooked just like we remember from our youth. Nostalgia or not, this classic diner makes good food, so it's always on our breakfast rotation and is a top choice to show a warm slice of the Americana to our international friends." - demarco williams, juli horsford, nina reeder
"The back of the menu at this West Midtown throwback diner has a list of all the television shows and movies that have utilized the nostalgic space. And one peek into the one-room dining area that’s been relatively unchanged since 1956 makes it clear why Hollywood keeps calling—so if you want eggs with a side of retro escapism, this should be your first stop. There's lots of quaint charm here: the tiny green and brown booths are so close you could pass a bottle of syrup to the opposite table without shifting in your seat. And they serve a few dishes you no longer see everyday in Atlanta: Southern staples like eggs with a side of country fried steak doused in gravy or tasty corned beef hash make it clear that the food isn't just a movie gimmick, but the real deal." - jacinta howard, juli horsford, nina reeder
"In business since 1956, The Silver Skillet serves a classic Southern breakfast with exactly zero frills. The restaurant serves as a frequent stop for nearby college students, Midtown office dwellers and hotel guests, and construction workers regardless of the day of the week." - Missy Frederick
