48 Best Breakfast Restaurants near Riverdale

“I have to give a big shoutout to Mrs. Mary at the IHOP on Highway 138 in Riverdale. She is the heart and soul of that place! From the moment you walk in, she greets you with warmth, kindness, and true Southern hospitality. Mrs. Mary is not only professional and attentive, but she also makes every guest feel like family.

You can tell she loves what she does—she’s always smiling, checking in, and making sure everything is just right. It's rare to find someone who brings that level of dedication, grace, and genuine care to their work. She made my visit memorable, and I’ll definitely be back because of her.

IHOP is blessed to have Mrs. Mary—shes a true gem.“

“love the food. On trip back to Georgia and enjoy the food.“

“Food was good but Waffle House has gotten expensive. $6 for a waffle? The waitress seemed to be in a little bit of a rush even though there weren't that many people there. She hurried off before I could finish my order but with the prices, I guess it's better I didn't add more.“

“Great staff! Fast delicious hot fresh tasting! I’ll definitely return!“

“Excellent customer service given by Stanzio. He was knowledgeable and helpful on my food choices. He was very respectful, kind, and attentive to our needs. He was friendly and such a pleasant server. The food is to die for!! Simply Excellent restaurant!!“

“Center of Hope Women Embracing Women gathering was amazing. It was a Vibe Service & Food was a 10.“

“The blueberry lemon biscuit bites were absolutely amazing with just the right amount of crunch. Our server was phenomenal, and the food was delicious—I had the catfish & shrimp with grits.“

“Perfect spot for great good and vibes!“

“I have loved Folk Art for so many years. I was delighted to learn of the Hapeville location. Great food. Friendly staff. Cool vibe. Welcoming. It would be a huge mistake to miss an opportunity to dine here or grab a drink.“

“The food was delicious and well over serving size! We will be back!“

“Their rolls and donuts are always top quality!!! Next is a bacon sandwich! Last time I went in, someone was waiting for their bacon sandwich and it smelled amazing!!!!“

“I came for my first time during the Forest Park fire and emergency service meet the chief event. Even though there was a lot of people it was still an amazing atmosphere the food was amazing I got my food in a timely matter. And when I tell you this food is delicious,... I mean it! I ordered the Salmon Croquette Platter with Pancakes. This place isn't like other breakfast spots where your pancakes are 1 inch rounds. They give you REAL and FLUFFY pancakes. I got 2 salmon croquettes and breakfast potatoes. EVERYTHING was DELICIOUS. This is truly a hidden gem of a breakfast spot in Forest Park that you HAVE to try!!!“

“Excellent shrimp and grits, offered with the delightful additions of crunchy bacon bits and melted cheese, with eggs cooked exactly as I ordered, with friendly and helpful service, and a quiet, comfortable, neighborhood home-cooking vibe, I will be coming back here every time I'm in Ellenwood!“

“I had just the perfect time during my lunch break. The service staff was courteous, the food was great, and the ambiance was naturally pleasant. Soul food in Forest Park...

Parking: Parking can be challenging depending on the time and day...“

“The employees were friendly and considerate to my family in our situation. It was the Waffle House where my son went every morning on his way to the office before he passed away July 23, 2021. We went there today in memory of him and received excellent service.“

“The waitress was so personable, kind, courteous, & considerate. She consistently & continually asked if we were Ok. I greatly appreciated how she was very attentive. She very helpful & gave us everything we asked for. Her demeanor set the tone for the atmosphere of how we were treated & the way we felt appreciated. Thank you for hiring exceptional staff that truly knows how to make customers feel welcomed.“

“Visited Waffle House at 109 forest parkway tonight. The restaurant was extremely clean, organized. Employee uniforms were clean. My order was simple but professional. Unlike any other Waffle House that I have visited. Hailey and Tonya took great care of me.“

“This place was amazing! The food was delicious 🤤 the service was top notch…go in and ask for Samya 🙂“

“We were seated quickly and our food was brought out quickly, even though it was a Saturday (around 11am). The food was wonderful! I got the Big Steak Burrito with blueberry pancakes as my side and every part of my meal was perfect! Best breakfast I’ve had in a long time!“

“Their food is good when it's not rushed. 3am is a great time to go there“

“Food was great and the cooks were 👍 great but the young waiter seemed very distracted and I had to flag him down 2 times about water and my bill. But he was nice ,just needs to work on his awareness, I still tipped him ,but not as much as I wanted too.“

“Great food and cheap. Good recommendation“

“We had the best service ever. Delicious food and very friendly staff. Highly recommend the one in Fayetteville, GA!! Will definitely be back❤️“

“The man that waited on also cooked for me and that’s the best pork chops and hash browns I’ve ever had at a Waffle House“

“Wednesday, Dec. 31 Petyon did a wonderful job welcoming New Years Eve rush after 9 pm while handling take out customers. The cook Ricky did outstanding job serving over 20 customers at one time in hour. Through the slight delay cause we all arrive right behind each other. Manager Yasmine worked very hard assisting every customer personally to make sure we was all alright. Though I had one thing missing they were so apologizing and mad sure I was taken care of the next day. I was glad to be able go in the next day to give my respect especially let the cook know he did an amazing job under the circumstances. These 3 made my wait very pleasant...“

“The waitress and cook were nice. The food was delicious. No complaints.“

“Chops are cooked awesome 💯💯💯💯😋😋😋🐷🐽🐷“

“I met a young man named Christian today, he is new and was very nervous. I reassured him that he will get the hang of it and to not beat up on himself. I will make it my business to come and interact with Christian until he is a Waffle House Pro. The food was great as always. Thank you Christian for being so dedicated.“

“After receiving no service at Three Dollar Café, my husband and I decided to go to IHOP, and we are so glad we did. The restaurant was packed, which was completely understandable on Christmas night, but the service was superb from start to finish.

Despite the holiday rush, we were seated immediately upon entering. Every staff member we encountered was friendly, positive, and genuinely welcoming. We had visited this location just last week and received excellent service then as well, so tonight simply confirmed the consistency of their hospitality.

Even with the holiday crowd, the team worked with energy and professionalism. No one appeared tired or overwhelmed. The manager deserves recognition, and the servers and cooks truly delivered. We spent over $127.00 during this visit. We also took togo meals to our children. My husband left a $25.00 tip for our server, a very kind young man who took great care of us.

Although the McDonough location on Regency is closer to our home, we will absolutely continue considering this location because of the outstanding service we’ve received.

Kudos to the entire IHOP team at this location for making a busy Christmas night feel pleasant and well‑managed.

Drs. Ira and Cherilyn Davis“

“Great customer service! Food was good.“

“Great food most of the cooks at the waffle House and cook some of them need more training“

“My first time trying Waffle House was here. The food was great, we had no issues. The staff was friendly and nice, when we went, nobody else was in the restaurant, so we had the whole place to ourselves. They had plenty of parking out front. I’d eat here again.“

“Rosalynn was so great!!! We are traveling from Chicago. Anytime we visit the south we always stop at a Waffle House. It was my boyfriend’s first time here and she made our breakfast so entertaining, sweet and great southern hospitality. The place was clean, service was quick, and food as always was delicious. So nostalgic getting to dine here. ❤️💛 Thank you for our souvenirs.“

“really nice employees. fast service and great food“

“Clean, Friendly Staff and good food. I’m visiting from southeast Georgia and our waffle houses aren’t near on the level this location is on.“

“Waffle House is the place for quick hot breakfasts, 24 hours.“

“Christmas Eve tradition brought us here. Great food kept us coming back!“

“Has anyone noticed the quality of restaurant food has changed ( not a question but a statement). The quality of the steaks has greatly changed. I remember Ihop streaks were almost as big as the plate and tasted great! Mine today was small and almost tasteless and tuff. But the service was okay and the pancakes was good.“

“we like family' here very welcoming“

“I love this IHOP!!! I frequent this location every week with my friend and when I tell you that everything about this IHOP is incredible, I mean it. The team is comprised of young women and men (High Schoolers), and they have set the bar extremely high when it comes to dedicated service, and professionalism. Last night, IHOP was offering free pancakes so of course whenever you hear “free”, that draws a crowd. The occupancy for the restaurant last night was full and the staff were on it!!! Never missed a bit. I was very impressed. Everyone stepped up and worked as a team. As someone that works in HR, it was very heart warming because normally you see attitudes, or staff slacking off or arguing. All I heard and saw was a wealth of professionalism and smiles that lit the room even during this busy time. So, shoutout to Amy (Manager), and the entire IHOP team. In the hands of these young team members, the future looks very bright! Well done team!“

“We got there on a Saturday morning. We were able to seat immediately, and we had the best waiter ever. His name was Riley, and he was so nice. He took good care of us. Our food came out perfectly and I recommend you this Waffle house. Not all Waffle houses, but this one is great. And one more time kudos to Riley.“

“Our server was amazing! They were friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed without being overbearing. The service was quick, our drinks stayed full, and they had such a positive attitude the entire time. They really helped make our experience enjoyable, and we’ll definitely be back because of them!“

“This IHOP Express restaurant is accessible before TSA pre-security in the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) Domestic Terminal. International House of Pancakes (IHOP) is known for its famous pancakes, omelets, 50+ senior / everyday value-focused meals, as well as its current featured item, the New York Cheesecake Pancakes. This popular 24-hour, family-friendly diner also offers classic breakfast combos, sandwiches, and appetizing hearty dishes.“

“After going to the Waffle House on Jonesboro Rd Morrow Ga where all but four tables were not cleaned and no one working made an effect to clean just one table. Was this a racial thing since everyone working there was black and me and my granddaughter are white we left went to WH on Tara Blvd and was welcomed in and Our order was taken right away and served.“

“Customer service was excellent“

“Really good and great customer service“

“No lie, look at any of my previous reviews…I don’t take it easy on restaurants. But this is a smooth running operation..Service was great!! I made a to go order with Love and she was patient and attentive. This the best waffle house ever. Mrs.Love makes sure she is attending to everyone, no attitude or nothing!“

“Tyra was one of the best servers I’ve ever had in my entire life and her food recommendations never failed! Much love from San Antonio TX 💕“