Brunch culture in America is part ritual, part performance, and part comfort food therapy session — and this place understands all three.
Set in Atlanta, GA, The Daily has carved out a corner of the city's weekend brunch scene with a personality of its own. The room comfortably seats a mix of solo diners working through a coffee and a newspaper, couples splitting a stack of pancakes, and friend groups settling in for a slow, three-hour Saturday.
Avocado toast at a place like this is not a meme — it's smashed in front of you, seasoned with flaky salt, lime, and chili crisp, and built on a slab of grilled sourdough.
Menu highlights
Here is a snapshot of the kinds of brunch dishes you can expect to find on the menu at The Daily. Specials rotate weekly with what's in season — check the chalkboard at the host stand when you arrive.
- Single-origin pour-over coffee from a local roaster
- Two eggs any style with thick-cut bacon and crispy hash
- Brioche French toast dusted with powdered sugar and seasonal berries
- Breakfast burrito with eggs, chorizo, beans, cheese, and salsa roja
- Veggie scramble with spinach, mushrooms, and goat cheese
- Crab cake Benedict with old-bay hollandaise (regional specialty)
- Acai bowl with granola, banana, coconut, and honey drizzle
- House bloody mary with bacon, olives, and pickled vegetables
Light streams in through tall windows, jazz plays at a sensible volume, and the espresso machine hums in the background like a third instrument.
The eggs Benedict here is a study in restraint: a properly toasted English muffin, paper-thin Canadian bacon, and a hollandaise that's lemony enough to cut through the richness.
Local tip: they take walk-ins only, but the host will quote you a realistic time and call your phone — go grab a coffee and explore the block.
Like a lot of the best brunch spots in Atlanta, The Daily is at its most magical on weekend mornings, when the kitchen is firing on all burners and the room slowly fills with the kind of low, happy hum that only good food and unhurried company can produce. Whether you're a tourist with one weekend in town or a local with a Sunday ritual, this is a place that earns its reputation plate by plate.
Tips from the regulars
- Vegetarian and gluten-free diners have real options, not just sad fruit cups.
- Tip generously — the brunch shift is the toughest in any restaurant, and the staff here keeps it warm even at peak rush.
- Save room: the pastry case at the front is part of the experience.
- Best time to go: arrive before 9:30 a.m. on weekends to skip the worst of the wait at The Daily.
- Best for: groups of 2 to 4 — larger parties may want to call ahead.
Hours
| Mon | Mo-Su 07:00-15:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | Mo-Su 07:00-15:00 |
| Wed | Mo-Su 07:00-15:00 |
| Thu | Mo-Su 07:00-15:00 |
| Fri | Mo-Su 07:00-15:00 |
| Sat | Mo-Su 07:00-15:00 |
| Sun | Mo-Su 07:00-15:00 |
Frequently asked questions
What time does The Daily open for brunch?
Posted hours are: Mo-Su 07:00-15:00. Hours can change on holidays — call ahead if you're traveling.
Does The Daily take reservations?
Most brunch spots in Atlanta are walk-in friendly, with a wait list during peak hours. Larger parties (5+) should call ahead to ask about a reservation.
Is The Daily kid-friendly?
Yes — The Daily welcomes families. Most brunch menus include simple kid-friendly options like pancakes, scrambled eggs, and fresh fruit. Highchairs are usually available.
What kind of cuisine does The Daily serve?
It's classified under breakfast, american — broadly an American-style brunch experience with regional touches you'd expect in Atlanta.
Is there outdoor seating at The Daily?
Yes — outdoor seating is available, weather permitting.
Location
Located at 100 Hurt Street Northeast. Coordinates: 33.7570, -84.3540. Use the address above with your preferred maps application for turn-by-turn directions.