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#23 of 1,524 restaurants in Atlanta
  • Cuisines: American, Coffee Shop, Diner
  • Price range*: $1-$20
  • Neighborhood: East
  • Recommended For: Breakfast/Brunch
  • Address: 573 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312
  • Phone:  (404) 223-0690
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Reviews of Thumbs Up Diner

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“One of the best places...”
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Sep 14, 2008

One of the best places to go for breakfast in Atlanta - be prepared for a long wait and bring cash as they do not accept credit cards. more

“Basically yum! Great...”
4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 2, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Basically yum! Great, easy going breakfast place of champions. more

“Best brunch in town...”
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 30, 2008

Best brunch in town!!!! Cash only. I love the cheese grits. Make sure to plan ahead if going on a Saturday morning. more

“Terrific food but an...”
3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 24, 2008

Terrific food but an awfully long wait and they only take cash. more

“Good eggs, great french...”
3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 11, 2008

Good eggs, great french toast on challah bread! more

“Best breakfast in Atlanta.”
5 of 5 stars
susanmcd123
atlanta
May 27, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Makes me hungry just thinking about it. And they do everything well -- from the egg dishes to the pancakes and French toast. And good biscuits, too. Just go -- but be prepared to wait. Bring the paper and stop at Starbuck's on the way. It's worth waiting. more

“amazingly good”
4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 10, 2008

amazingly good more

“Can breakfast get any...”
4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 8, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Can breakfast get any better. Better get there early, there will be a wait more

“Good diner-style...”
4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 29, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Good diner-style breakfast. Not particularly worth a lengthy wait but still really good. more

“My favorite breakfast...”
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 28, 2008

My favorite breakfast place! Cream Cheese Special, baby! more

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573 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312
Tel: (404) 223-0690
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