Busy Bee Cafe

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810 Martin Luther King Jr Dr SW
Atlanta, GA 30314

The Busy Bee Cafe, established in 1947, is a renowned Atlanta destination and a recipient of the 2022 James Beard Award for American Classics. With a rich history and a spot in the Atlanta Hospitality Hall of Fame, this iconic restaurant offers a taste of the South on a plate, serving consistently delicious food that includes their famous fried chicken.

Visitors and locals alike have been enjoying the Busy Bee Cafe for over twenty years, making it a go-to spot for Christmas and Thanksgiving meals. Whether you're looking for a hearty meal or a take-out plate to savor, the Busy Bee Cafe is a must-visit for those seeking authentic Southern cuisine.

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4.01,267 reviews
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Shannon S.
11/8/2025

We wanted soul food so I suggested the busy bee cafe. They are consistent, they don't miss to me. I ordered the baked chicken with cornbread dressing and fried okra. The baked chicken was good,...

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K. Andrew T.
11/15/2025

I'm usually a fan, but it's unacceptable for me to be missing so much of a single order. My order was over $100 for three meals just to come home and be missing an iced tea, gravy on "rice &...

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Ray G.
11/7/2025

I am in the Atlanta area for a conference and it's my first time in Atlanta. I asked ChatGPT to give me a list of iconic food/drink places and Busy Bee came up. I drove straight from the airport...

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Derek L.
11/11/2025

Chicken was solid although didn't blow my mind. Limited parking and you gotta either order ahead or just order with lady at front. She's pretty nice though but just know they are takeout only.

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Candace M.
10/4/2025

Oh my word!!! This was the absolute best food I've had in Atlanta. PERIODT!! I had oxtails with rice and gravy, baked mac and cheese and collard greens. And for dessert, peach cobbler. This is the...

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