Entrance – Photo by Yelp user Alicia M

For my third destination, I figured I would switch it up a little and tell you about one of my favorite breakfast places in Atlanta, West Egg Café! West Egg is actually located right across from Upbeet (first post), right along Howell Mill Road in West Midtown There’s nothing more welcoming than the amazing smell of bacon and friendly folks, and that’s exactly what you’re getting at West Egg!

When you first walk in, it can be a little confusing at first, because you’re greeted with a long display of desserts. While the desserts are very intriguing, you may be thinking, where’s this bacon smell coming from if all I see are desserts?! The hostess stand is to your left of the desserts, where you can place your name in order to be seated as soon as possible. It’s always a challenge when choosing what I am going to order, as everything on their menu is delicious, and straying away from my favorites and ordering something new is difficult, but I am never disappointed!

The Fried Chicken Biscuit – Photo taken by Yelp user Danielle L

Meat- Eaters: One of my absolute favorite things on the menu at West Egg is the Fried Chicken Biscuit! It’s truly the perfect, savory biscuit. In between the butteriest and fluffiest biscuit, they lay fried chicken, bacon, white cheddar, and tomato gravy, with your choice of either roasted garlic grits or skillet potatoes on the side. I’m not a fan of grits, so I always go with potatoes, but the meal as a whole, with a glass of sweet tea on the side, is the perfect southern breakfast. Although I do like to venture out and try different things, and they’ve been absolutely delicious, but nothing tops this meal!

Vegetarians: Although I’m not vegetarian myself, I do participate in Meatless Mondays, and sometimes my trips to West Egg fall on a Meatless Monday. When I’m not eating meat, I order the short stack of the sour cream pancakes. Now, I know what you’re thinking…sour cream?!?! And I don’t blame you, I reacted the same exact way. The sour cream is added dairy that makes this the moistest stack of pancakes in your life!  Pair it with a cup of cappuccino for a great combination!

Cappuccino from the cafe – Photo taken by Yelp user Emily S

Sour Cream Pancakes – Photo taken by Yelp user Monique V

Vegans:  Vegans, you don’t get to miss out on all the delicious food! West Egg has a tofu scramble on their menu and it is heavenly! The scramble contains tofu, vegetarian sausage, spinach, mushrooms, onions, peppers, and of course, your choice of grits or skillet potatoes! Another great thing about West Egg is that they’re very accommodating, so anything you want to be replaced or taken out of the meal, they do with no hesitation at all.

Tofu Scramble with a side of grits – Photo taken by Yelp user Licca K

As if all this talk about food wasn’t enough, to top it off, you’re always greeted with the most energized and happy workers here, it makes you feel welcomed, on top of the very home-y feel this place gives. Keep in mind, West Egg also offers a lunch menu and a brunch menu on weekends, I’m just a major breakfast food enthusiast so no matter if its 10 AM or 2 PM, I’m reaching for the breakfast menu (which is offered all day!)! I hope you all enjoyed this post! Its one of my absolute favorites in Atlanta and I hope everyone gets a chance to go sometime! You will not be disappointed!