421 Memorial Drive 404-521-3737 Yes, we agree that for a power breakfast, the OK Cafe can't be beat. And when we put on our Birkenstocks, they head us directly to the Flying Biscuit. But when we want a bit of graveyard scenery and a real change of pace, we head to Ria's in Grant Park, opposite historic Oakland Cemetery. You'll likely have to squat in the parking lot, awaiting a table in the tiny restaurant, especially on weekends, but we like the creative egg dishes and dining with all those pale, black-clad boys and girls. less...

The Flying Biscuit Cafe 1655 McLendon Ave 404 687 8888 If Little Prince were a princess and wore flannel shirt and Birkenstock this Candler Park storefront is where she'd set down for breakfast. She would know everybody and they would choose from among neighborhood favorites the starter kit Egg-ceptional, egg fried egg, black bean cake with tomatillo salsa sour cream, Southern scramble egg with turkey bacon, onion collard green pancake, French toast course, eponymous biscuit less...

We be talking down-home Southern tradition here. Country ham steak is the real salt- and fat-edged, tangy, grilled-to-order thing. Steak knives are thoughtfully provided. Sausage patties and bacon strips are almost as good. Grill-scrambled eggs pack enough flavor to match the pork of choice, while homemade biscuits and long-simmered grits are three times better than Mom ever made. The crowd's a Midtown mix of truckers, television types and students. The checks are small. Service is motherly and fast. Yee-ha. less...

There's nothing quite like the comfort of eggs, hashbrowns and toast to steady the equilibrium after a rough night of imbibing. At Waffle House, you can count on finding those potent tonics 24/7 and it's just around the corner. And since it's an institution with local roots, nursing your hangover at Waffle House is actually an act of civic pride. less...