48 Best Breakfast Restaurants near Norcross

“We stopped here while on vacation and was instantly greeted with super friendly service. The amount of food choices they have is a little over whelming but honestly, the fact that they have so many choices and make everything to order is amazing. The food was delicious. Best rueben, wings, and ranch we've ever had. I wish we had something like this where we live because I would go once a week, I'm sure.“

“I cooked it with perfection #mastergrillop durante Lee unit#1696“

“Ordered takeout Friday night, 8/15/25 at about 8PM and the Cheesesteak was FANTASTIC! (a little too salty, but, other than that - it was GREAT!). The French fries were cooked perfectly and the chocolate milkshake was delicious. Kudos to the Chef(s) they KILLED IT! I didn't realize IHOP employed 5 star chefs, lol!“

“This waffle house was probably the best one i’ve ever been in. Sandra was my waitress and she was so kind. She reminded me of my own grandma and always made sure I was taken care of. I went with my 4 friends and we cleared all of our food immediately. Amazing experience by far“

“This specific waffle house always delivers the best service compared to the other branches. From the person who greets you at the door to when it’s time to pay your bill , the entire staff delivers what matters most good food and great service.“

“Take orders when I call Great food!“

“Nothing beats the Waffle House: Great Food, great atmosphere, low cost, and always open“

“What a fantastic experience we had here. Brie our server was really fantastic and all of the food tasted delicious.“

“We finally ate here and were blown away at how delicious this food is! Highly recommend!! The staff were so knowledgeable and helpful too!!“

“I want to thank the Johns Creek Egg Harbor Cafe for a great luncheon experience yesterday! Justin and Ramsey helped me set up a reservation for 24 of my friends. All the arrangements went very smoothly. Alley was our AMAZING waitress! She was obviously used to taking care of large groups. Alley was super organized and anticipated our every possible need and did it all with a smile and a caring attitude! The food was great. We would definitely come back again! Thank you! ❤️❤️“

“Thanks Von for a delightful experience! Everything, from the food to the drinks were delicious and the ambience was wonderful. I definitely recommend this spot for a nice brunch! Good job The Breakfast Bar, you’ll be seeing me again!“

“The food and cocktails were great. There was a lot to choose from on the menu. The service was great, the atmosphere was nice and the prices were a good deal. I highly recommend. Definitely a repeat restaurant“

“It was great experience for first time“

“My first time here and I LOVED it!!!!!!!! Food was crazy good. I had the blackberry and banana pancakes (although they may have been crepes lol). Also make sure you get the maple bourbon bacon. I will say the strawberry orange mimosa didn’t taste very strawberry-y - but I still loved the whole experience haha😅“

“Absolutely love this place. Everything I've ever ordered was delicious The grits are nice and cheesy and my favorite is their cinnamon raisin toast. The service is great and friendly and the price point very reasonable. Oh and try the freshly squeezed orange juice! Highly recommend!“

“This is the best Waffle House I’ve ever been too! Really the quality is always the best . Grits are never runny- waffle never overcooked . Just yum . They charge more than the waffle houses closer to me but I’d rather go here for their consistently good service !“

“We had such a great time at this brunch spot that we were eager to explore another location! Hen Mother Cookhouse offers a truly unique, friendly, and spacious dining experience.

First off, the Alpharetta location is much larger than the Johns Creek one. According to the sign, it started in 2018, long before the pandemic, and right when downtown revitalization was all the rage. We were absolutely captivated by the renovated house with its enormous heated patio—it was amazing! The star of the patio was the flooring, made from all-weather material. The lunch noise level was pleasant, so you didn’t have to shout.

The service was nice, but it felt a bit distant. Our server was constantly moving between the patio and the inside. Some might think his attention was slow, but we were fine with the pace.

The owner was there on this day and was very friendly with the regulars. She smiled at us, but her request was quite demanding, like booking a Swift concert.

As always, the food is the highlight. I got the Caesar salad with a fried chicken thigh, and my wife had pancakes and bacon. My salad was delicious, and the brined fried chicken on top was fantastic. However, the two pancakes were huge, the size of two frisbees—yes, both in circumference and depth. The flavor was still like an old-fashioned house pancake, but the size was overwhelming. Just imagine a skillet cornbread popping out as a pancake that took 20 minutes to cook—I wouldn’t recommend it. The bacon was good, but I think you should offer Waffles and Bacon instead of just Chicken and Waffles, as not everyone enjoys that combination. Also, the owner charged me $0.65 for a side Caesar dressing—come on, really?

Even though I wouldn’t say I’d “simply” recommend Hen Mother Cookhouse for the food, I’d definitely suggest it for the experience. The menu is gourmet and definitely worth checking out. But, to be honest, the food is good, but the prices are a bit steep; it took me two visits to decide. We spent $55 on two pancakes, bacon, and a Caesar salad, and that’s without drinks. I really love the history and her story—chef to owner—but not allowing any flexibility with your menu is subtle arrogance and sadly you’re paying for “Lululemon when Costco sells the same leggings!” With that said, Oy!, J Christopher, Snooze, Flying Biscuit, and First Watch are still my top 5.“

“We are from out of town, visiting the nearby amphitheator. And when we saw the name of this place, we simply couldn't resist. And boy, are we glad we didn't. The atmosphere of the place, from the jump, is awesome. The staff, beyond perfect. Our waiter was perfect. Our entire experience was perfect. The grits - to cry for. The biscuits - perfect. The pancakes - delisious. Literally everything about this place was right on the money. We suggest it to anyone swinging through Alpharetta area. It will not let you down!“

“Fresh hot food. Good amount for the money like what you would cook at home. Very tasty. No complaints the service was great. It should be noted that there is no place to sit down and eat. There is no liquid creamer for the coffee, or honey for the French toast.“

“Good biscuits. I was in recently with my daughter and niece. My daughter and I both got 'The Squawking Goat'. I wish I had taken a picture because there was a distinctive difference in size for each of our biscuits and chicken. The girls hat for me to take pics of our food but I wish I had as it demonstrates a lack of some consistency in the kitchen. They were still good and tasted as expected. My niece enjoyed her breakfast bowl as well. The toffee latte is far too sweet. I ended up having to put some black coffee in it to make it less so.“

“Where do I even start… Hands down the BEST place to eat. I have nothing but positive thoughts, vibes and love for this place. The ambience in the restaurant is so beautiful. The staff are all amazing people, they treated me with so much respect and kindness, especially the lady up front Mazie. I could ramble on about her. The food was so delicious! Please if you ever think about coming here, please do!“

“love my chef VARES LLOYD. He is engaging, eager to please and knows his customers by name. The food is good too. Lol😊“

“Our waitperson, Tiffany, was fabulous!!“

“Waffle Wednesday is our son’s favorite. This location is doing a great bringing the community together with WW, pictures with Santa and other community friendly events. Super friendly staff with great service.“

“We just had an excellent late breakfast at the IHOP in NE Atlanta on Clairmont. The gluten (free-ish) friendly pancakes were so good I double checked they were the right ones. They even had dairy free creamer for my other food sensitivity. Ashley was friendly and helpful in every way. The place was a bit older but the tables were all clean which is what matters to us. We would definitely eat there again when in Atlanta. (Don’t go by a bad review from a couple of years ago. The reviewer was foreign and put the wrong location, which should’ve been for the Ponce De Leon store). This is the one to go to.“

“First time trying the dirty bird and I was impressed.“

“WH does it up right for Valentine's. First time having reservations at WH which was amusing to say the least. Decorations were awesome and the red aprons really popped. Staff was on point and smiling which made for a wonderful overall experience. It was busy but they handled the rush well as usual. 10/10 would recommend“

“Miss Rayne was amazing … kept our coffee cups full. Mr. Stephen cooked a great ham and cheese omelette. The facility was remarkably clean.

This is now our favorite Waffle House in the John’s Creek area.

Visited on 10/20/24.“

“Friendly staff! Clean! And great prices“

“Great customer service good food“

“Great service. The Trifecta was delicious. Waffle on point. We shall return.“

“This WH has a friendly staff! The food was cooked perfectly! We enjoyed the friendly interaction with the cooks! Best WH I have eaten at!“

“First time on a Waffle House, and we can’t choose better location, super friendly staff, very delicious food, I love it! Special thanks to Kita! Thank you for making a great experience with your outstanding service!“

“This is a great place for good food. The manager is fantastic and seems to do well with her staff. I've gone for a while now at least twice a month. The food has always been fresh, even when they're busy they are very efficient. Shelia is great as well. Everyone there is great, I just don't know all the names.
Great place, highly recommend and I hope the corporate office reads this and any employee there should bring this to their next review to remind them how a well run store and great people get results.“

“Great breakfast! Will definitely try them again.“

“I’ve been visiting this location for quite some time and usually have an average experience. The place is relatively clean and the food tastes like any other Ihop, but the last two times I visited, I had the same server, Natalie, and she completely changed my experience. She was very friendly and attentive. Even when my little ones were being indecisive with their orders, she was still very patient and even went through some of the options with them. This is by far the best experience I've had at a restaurant; the food even seemed to taste better than previous times because she brought it out so quickly. Would 100% recommend this location!!“

“Management must have changed because the service was very good along with the food. All the employees were smiling and taking care of the customers. Big change from years gone by.wow improving every time I go. This was the best visit yet. Great service and wonderful food!!!! This is now my first choice for breakfast.“

“I joined a friend here recently. I haven't actually dined in to a First Watch in years. It was so nice! The hostess was sweet. The menu was much like I remember it. The ambiance was warm and welcoming. My favorite entree is the avocado toast! I swear they sprinkle a lil extra love on top. Overall, great experience and can't wait to visit again! #ashsaidit“

“Very tasty 😋 everything was delicious“

“We had an amazing brunch at J. Christophers! Our server, Maya M., was incredibly sweet and attentive, she made our visit extra special. I had the avocado toast with a side of fruit, grits, and fried potatoes, everything was fresh and delicious. My whole family left happy and fully satisfied. Highly recommend for a great brunch experience!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 10/10 — A true Southern hospitality gem! Food is flavorful, service is flawless, and the staff is absolutely amazing!!! This is without a doubt the best J. Christopher’s location in the city. Steve delivers top-tier hospitality, José works magic in the kitchen, and Angelica brings such a warm, welcoming energy to the dining experience. I'm a regular to say the least!“

“Seriously the best cupcake I've had in San Antonio. It's not absurdly sweet and the flavor is strong and balanced. The frosting does not leave a film at the roof of the mouth like conventional cupcakes do. So worth it and great for those with dairy and egg allergies because it's vegan!“

“My son, grandson and I had Christmas morning breakfast at Waffle House in Alpharetta and it was great. The staff all had smiles and pleasant attitudes and the service was excellent, especially considering how busy they were! I didn't get her name, but our waitress had hair the prettiest shade of purple, and a beautiful spirit. Just goes to show you that happiness is a choice - and the employees at this location all choose to be happy and kind!“

“buena comida, atención, servicio, y buen precio.“

“Great friendly service. 🥇“

“I haven’t been to IHop in years being that I have dietary restrictions but a friend insisted that I could have something other than fast food that I cannot eat and the server Collin went above and beyond where the manager Angel , and chef Boom stepped in and made my special order and it was great. They didn’t make me feel as I often do at other places that it was a daunting task or ask and they food was fresh and amazing. Thank you so much for the experience and effort.. I will be back for this exception service.“

“👍👍👍it is one of my favorite places but gets better with your very good friends“

“5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Absolutely loved the authentic American breakfast vibe here! The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, perfect for a relaxed morning. One of the things I care about most is fresh, truly fresh orange juice, and they serve exactly that—freshly squeezed and delicious. The food is tasty, the service is friendly, and the overall experience feels genuine and cozy. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a real breakfast spot with great quality and a refreshing start to the day.“