Flying Biscuit
Cozy Candler Park mainstay draws crowds with its Southern-tinged breakfast menu, served all day long.
(678) 973-4967
1655 McLendon Ave
(at Clifton Road NE)
Atlanta,
GA
30307
33.7648
-84.3333
Neighborhoods: Lake Claire, Eastside, Eastside
Hours:
Sun-Thu 7am-10pm
Fri-Sat 7am-10:30pm
Price:
$
Last updated 4.30.09

What People Are Saying About Flying Biscuit
The Owner
Flying Biscuit
Owner
The original location of The Flying Biscuit on McLendon Avenue is nestled among funky Craftsman bungalows in the heart of Historic Candler Park, and has remained one of Atlanta's favorite spots for brunch since it opened in 1993. The Flying Biscuit Cafe recipes have endured since we opened our doors thanks to the diligence of our employees and the returns of our customers. Try one of our "favorites," like the Turkey Meatloaf & Pudge or the Vegan Burrito. And, of course, there is our famous breakfast, with dishes like Orange Flavored French Toast and omelets named after local streets, and most importantly, our mouth watering biscuits. Be sure to visit the bakery right next door, so you can pick up biscuits for the road.
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene
A sunflower mural, funky hand-painted crockery and mismatched vinyl tablecloths set the tone in this cheerful New-Age cafe. Large plate-glass windows flood the restaurant with sunlight. Unfinished floor planks creak as friendly, low-key servers thread their way through the crowded, small rooms.
The Food
All-day breakfasts and weekend brunches are the star attractions at this extremely popular Candler Park cafe. The Flying biscuit breakfast--two eggs, turkey sausage, grits or potatoes, and an enormous, pillowy biscuit--is a tasty standard. More inventive is the Meggxican wrap: scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese and Serrano peppers folded into a flour tortilla and topped with salsa and sour cream. Excellent orange-scented French toast, served with raspberry compote and creme anglaise, is also fortunately available in half orders. A tasty slab of turkey meat loaf served with "pudge"--smashed potatoes with sun-dried tomatoes and olive oil--makes for a solid lunch or dinner entree.
User Reviews

MMelner
December 01, 2008
I am completely in love with this place. I eat at the biscuit 3-4 times per month, but would happily eat breakfast at this local favorite every day if I could. The french toast is incredible, and the biscuits are the best I have tasted, possibly because of the incredibly addictive apple butter served with them. Dont worry, no matter what you order on the breakfast menu, you get a biscuit and apple butter, so no one misses out! Food is very consistent from day to day and month to month. Service is attentive and quick, but as friendly as can be considering the work load these poor servers have on a busy morning. Beware, bacon and sausage lovers- they only have chicken sausage and turkey bacon, but in my opinion they are far better than their pork counterparts. Go check it out on a weekday morning if you want a shorter wait. Ill probobly be the guy sitting at the counter!
read full reviewmartius
August 27, 2008
Last week, to my jaw-dropping surprise, the waitress announced to me that Flying Biscuit doesn't serve anymore the complementary biscuit with a salad entree order. Is it one of the consequences of recession? Anyway, if this is so, you lost a faithful customer Flying biscuit and many more to come, or, rather, not come any more...
read full reviewbskinne
August 26, 2008
Food is good, kinda weird sometimes. Black Bean cakes are awesome. The service can be bad, hard to get seated.
read full reviewThe Details on Flying Biscuit
The Extras:
The Flying Biscuit Bakery next door (open 7am-8pm), sells the restaurant's signature breakfast biscuits, cranberry-apple butter and other home-baked items.
When to Go:
Fixed Price Friday features a three-course dinner and wine pairing for $25 a person ($20 without wine) that changes weekly and offers dishes not on the regular menu.
Know Before You Go:
Reservations are available for parties of six or more, except weekends. Parties of 10 or more can reserve the heated porch.
Category:
Restaurants, Bakeries, Catering
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch Spot
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
As Seen In…
Message from Flying Biscuit
- Catering
- Lunch & Dinner Specials
- Fixed Price Fridays
The original location of The Flying Biscuit on McLendon Avenue is nestled among funky Craftsman bungalows in the heart of Historic Candler Park, and has remained one of Atlanta's favorite spots for brunch since it opened in 1993. The Flying Biscuit Cafe recipes have endured since we opened our doors thanks to the diligence of our employees and the returns of our customers. Try one of our "favorites," like the Turkey Meatloaf & Pudge or the Vegan Burrito. And, of course, there is our famous breakfast, with dishes like Orange Flavored French Toast and omelets named after local streets, and most importantly, our mouth watering biscuits. Be sure to visit the bakery right next door, so you can pick up biscuits for the road.








