The 10 best breakfast and brunch in Dahlonega

So glad we found this place! Breakfast anytime is wonderful. We had to have a cinnamon roll with our coffee. Both were fresh and delicious. My husband had the giant "rubbish" omelet and I had super tender, perfectly cooked pancakes, eggs and sausage. The service was really great. I can't wait to return for the shrimp and grits

Casual, wonderful friendly staff. Great breakfast, cinnamon roll is one of the best had. Sausage and gravy is so yummy 😋

The food here is fantastic! They have a variety of breakfast options, and their lunch and dinner options are also very tasty. Also just look how big this fish sandwich is??? I got the Reuben, but we both left with leftovers, a full stomach, and a good time. We’ve been here several times before for breakfast, and this is a consistent experience.

This place is rustic! They serve the entire menu all day. I ordered an appetizer portion of fried chicken livers (for breakfast), grits and hush puppies. Absolutely delicious. It is unusual to find fried chicken livers in restaurants and they know how to cook them. The small portion is 1/2 lb and it is a plate full. Very very reasonable prices. The wait staff was friendly and warm.

Everything was great. Fast, friendly service. Good prices.

Came here for lunch. I had the meat loaf special. Everything was very good. Down home southern cooking. The portions were generous and the price was very reasonable. The wait staff was very friendly and attentive. Highly recommended!

The parking lot was full, but sat right away. Waitress delivered our coffee quickly. Between the two of us we had scrambled eggs, bacon, smoked sausage, grits, home fries, wheat and rye toast. All was delicious.

Stopped in Sunday morning and had a great experience. Our waitress Kim (aka “Starr”) was fast, friendly, and funny—she kept our table smiling the whole time. What we shared: A Massive Egg Biscuit + Cinnamon Roll — warm and exactly what a Southern breakfast should be. • French Toast with sourdough on the side, grits, and two eggs over-medium. Everything came out hot and cooked right. Quote of the day: When I asked if an egg biscuit and a cinnamon roll was a wise choice, Starr said, “Excellent choice—if you’re a child… but who’s judging?” 😂 Michele loved it. Vibe: Clean, bright dining room with plenty of booths and a community feel. Bakery case up front looks dangerous (in a good way). Easy parking. Bottom line: Comfort food, quick service, fair prices, and A+ hospitality from Starr. We’ll be back.

We've been wanting to check this place out for a while and finally did. I have to say we were EXTREMELY PLEASED with EVERYTHING from the FOOD to the SERVICE! With country cooking becoming harder and harder to find, it's quite nice to find one that's JUST GREAT ALL AROUND! The food was AMAZING! My wife had the veggie plate with fried okra, crowder peas, green bean casserole, and potato salad. The meal also came with a choice of bread, of which the garlic bread was chosen and which I also ate. I thought it was VERY DELICIOUS! My wife thoroughly enjoyed her meal (especially the peas). I myself tried their chicken, egg, and cheese biscuit and the meat lover's skillet. By-the-way, breakfast is served all day! Although I ate way too much, the food was ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL! It's very hard to find REAL COUNTRY COOKING these days and if you're a big fan, then you DEFINITELY NEED TO TRY THIS PLACE!

This place is sooo good. Lunch or breakfast. Come hungry. If you’re looking for vegan, or a heart healthy light meal… 🤣. If you’re looking for food that you’d fight a dude for trying to take your plate before you licked it clean…. It’s right here. But get your own. I’m not sharing

1st time eating here. They have amazing food and friendly service large portions at a decent price. I had the country fried steak with 2 mashed potatoes, my wife had chicken livers green beans and okra. Our waitress Amber done a good job.

Delicious, great service, and affordable. I will be back. I ate my food so fast, I didn't get a picture.

I make a weekly pilgrimage to eat lunch at Papa’s even though it’s at least 30-minute drive for me. I love all the menu choices, lots of veggies to choose from. And the chicken livers and the catfish are the best around. The only thing I haven’t liked is the bread puddling; it’s way too sweet, not at all like a real old-fashioned bread puddling. Tip to waitress: you should ask everyone at the table if they’d like dessert, not just the person whose meal includes it. Otherwise, the service here is mostly good and the prices seem reasonable. I look forward to my weekly visit.

Stopped in for supper during our travels. Rose was our waitress. She was quick, very friendly and helpful with recommendations. My husband ordered the country fried steak and he was very pleasured. Even more so that they had white gravy. I had the Brunswick stew. I was pleasured with it but it was very very sweet. Next time I would try something different. Some of the sides were cold and Rose had to re-warm them. It would a good experience I would just try something different next time.

This girl named Hannah was taking my order in the drive through and she was so sweet and patient, I look like a crazy person and I've had a rough morning, I was asking dumb questions and being slightly difficult but she was just as sweet as she could be. I hope she gets recognized for her patience. Also there was a kind man named Hugo that gave me my food, he was just so obviously a precious soul. Thank you God for Chickfila. these people really helped make my day better.

First off, the bratty little college students who work here have ZERO work ethic. We ordered two peach ice creams and they gave us peach milkshakes. Got our money back but didn’t get what we wanted. They let us keep the milkshakes because they were already made and would’ve been thrown away otherwise. We took them, only to discover a long black hair wrapped around one of the cherries. My wife and I lost our appetite completely… WONT BE BACK AT THIS CHIC FIL A!!

We had a wonderful experience at Chick-Fil-A today. The worker who helped us, Hallie, was extremely helpful, polite, and friendly. We will definitely be returning to see her again. Thank you!

If I could give this Chic fil A in Dahlonega more than five stars I would. We recently lost our co-worker and friend and his memorial is tomorrow. I called to see if the store could help us in any way with food. They donated $250 worth of food and will deliver it to the funeral home for us. First I want to let Cameron Robinson know that the kindness he showed while I was trying to explain why I called set me at ease. He took my number and let me know he would take care of it and I would get a call today letting me know everything. He was professional, kind, and I appreciate him very much. Within 20 min Kasey Briton from marketing called me and she was absolutely wonderful. Her kindness, empathy, and professionalism made it easier for me to address such a difficult topic and helped me through the process of choosing food for the funeral. Thank you Chic fil la for giving back to your community and being the amazing company you are. Sincerely, Sheri

When I got to the point of needing to pay, I pulled my car forward a bit because that’s what they usually ask me to do when the car infront of me is moving. The girl checking me out basically yelled at me and said to stop moving, again I was going probably 3 mph, I stopped and said I was sorry because I thought that’s what I usually have to do, and said sorry again, and she didnt acknowledge it again just said my total. I paid and then I said have a good day and she didn’t respond, I pulled to the front while I was waiting for my food and was watching her walk forward for other cars, I didn’t feel welcomed and I know it was probably because I am a person of color, as the other cars behind me were all not.

The flavor of chic-Fil-A's chicken can never compare to any other chicken. I also love their lemonade. Thanks Chick-fil-A!

One of the best Chick-fil-A's we've ever been to. Happy employees, clean environment, fast service and great food.

After handing it back once already because they didn't put any bacon on it, I figured it was fine. Got to the park and realized they smeared avocado on top of SEVERELY burned toast. Literally black toast. A month ago it was an undercooked fritter with raw dough. All the times we go something is wrong. This dunkin has gone waaay down hill.

Like what others said in the reviews, it is truly a hit or miss with this Dunkin when it comes to getting your order correct. I've tried to give this place multiple chances considering I just want some affordable coffee. However, no matter if you're ordering mobile or drive through, these people can't seem to get an order right. Experience today, I ordered the $6 meal deal, instead of the yellow American cheese, I told them to put the white cheddar cheese instead. Not only did my coffee taste so bland....they still put the yellow American cheese on my croissant . If they didn't have the cheese, they could've just said so, but nothing was said to me. Didn't find out until I drove off and looked at the pathetic sandwich they gave me. Don't think I'm coming back, just gonna start going to one of the local coffee shops or just take the trip to the other newly built one 🤷🏽‍♀️. Please hire competent people...it's not that hard.

I went to dahlonega Georgia location to get my wife one of the frozen drinks. Was told they didn't have them. Looked online and found them. Obviously they were to lazy to do their job. If your anywhere near Cleveland. Go to scooters better service and prices. Their drinks automatically come with so many shots of expresso and cost less. I love Deanna.

This dunkin location has been doing a lot better recently but has historically been not at all the best. They have lots of new staff and quality does seem to be improving, but I was pretty disappointed when I found the drinks I ordered were practically half full. I paid for both to be a medium.

We love Dunkin. But the lady working yesterday was…. Bothered. I guess that’s the word. She was very cold and short. She def didn’t want to be there. I felt like I was unconvincing her by ordering a drink. It was horrible, by the way.

This Dunkin’ is absolutely insane. she was very rude in the drive-through window and didn’t even make the drinks correctly. she also didn’t give back our change. She just walked away. Our drinks didn’t even have mocha in them like they were supposed to. they also already had the ovens turned off at 7 o’clock because they were deep cleaning, which is weird for most restaurants. she also had headphones in at the window.

Complete bad attitude all round, management is completely or purposefully oblivious to service being terrible. Not a good experience with Dunkin. Please look into this matter as I am not the only person who complains of these things.

For a typical McDonald’s, this location stands out as above average. The drive-thru is efficient, fast, and generally accurate, except during very late or early morning hours when service tends to slow significantly. They handle special requests well, and overall, this is a solid McDonald’s. I always go to and use their discounts on the McDonald’s app. Update: this looks like an accurate picture. Hard to beat when purchasing through the app and saving 40% on a QuarterPounder. Ba da ba ba bah - I’m loving it :) Update: I new burger I created and they did it for me, Surf and Turf. 2 Fillet-O-Fish with a 1/4 pounder patty, with extra cheese, lettuce, tomato, and Mac Sauce. That's for making this and Yes, it was really good!!!!!

Went through the drive through to fulfill my mobile order, no one attended as I waited for 10 minutes, so I went ahead to the window to see if it was closed or something, the lady who was dressed as a manager said “who helped you at the drive through?” And without giving time to respond said “no one, cus no one took your order” and gave me an expression as if she was despising me, not sire if it was because I might look foreign to her or what, as she proceeded to close the window. Me and my wife were in shock in the car and couldn’t believe this was actually happening, then she came again and asked what did i order and i explained I had a mobile order as she continued to be very sarcastic and just demonstrating that she did not wanted to be there. Later as I got home with my freaking ice cream which was my order, I opened it just to find out she filled it with less than half of what it is supposed to be. I cannot believe that Mcdonalds has signs that say “valued client” when it is not like this at all, this was a disgusting and horrible experience and I cannot comprehend how are people with 0 customer service experience or skills work in places that need customer service. You would think that at least you would get your food with respect as any decent human being would but it seems like that doesn’t happen here

This is the second time I have gone to the drive thru in the last 3 weeks and the second time my order was wrong and the drink machines not working. The first time I was given a completely different bag than I should have received. The second time I was missing several items. I went inside to get the food I paid for and she stated, “This happens all the time.” If incorrect orders happen all the time then I believe that should be a priority to correct it. Seems to be a poorly managed McDonalds.

Don't go between 3 and 4 am if using the mobile app. Breakfast starts at 4 am in the app which is fine because I was getting burgers anyways. Show up at 325 am and am told breakfast starts at 3. Can't use the app to order breakfast either because it's not 4 am yet. Based on previous experience, I'm guessing they simply didn't want to make any food. Ive also had them tell me they were cash only at night, even though I ordered and paid in the app.

We came Sunday, the 19th. The manager was so sweet! She treated us with respect, and made our experience ACTUALLY enjoyable! Sebastian is sweet and helpful as always.

The staff are friendly and nice. You can't really fault them for bad management and overall a shortage of employees. However, you also can not ignore the long wait times either. It gets busy, and if you're not in the drive-thru line, prepare to wait at least 20 minutes for your food. Fast food are generally places you go to spend 20 minutes all together if that. Food was good though.

Good McDonald's but don't expect mobile order to be faster. Every time I've used it I've waited on the parking lot at minimum 5 minutes. Usually over 10 AFTER I get a text saying food is ready to come get it. Often they simply don't bring it out at all and make you come inside for it despite ordering as curbside.

This location is really either hit or miss. I don't go too often, but it's really disappointing when I finally do and my drink isn't even right. First caramel macchiato I had here was one of the best I've ever had; next time I went, couldn't even take one sip. Last time I got a mocha cookie crumble, they didnt include the little crunchies and syrup on top which isn't the end of the world ofc, probably a result of them being outta stock of the stuff, but kinda disappointing. It's a Starbucks, so yk.

This store every single day gets my order wrong or is always out of stuff. It is not just one person. It’s every employee. Rudest can be, Lady was talking to me for a second and then went to another customer and when I was replying to what she was asking me she’s like one moment I’m helping someone with the most sassy snarky voice, a second after asking me a question.

With a common entrance to the UNG Dahlonega bookstore, I was expecting it to be busy with the school year spinning up. But on a Sunday morning, it was reasonably quiet. And just as well as the two baristas were having trouble keeping up with the flow. While I sat with my coffee and laptop, I watched the queue grow by 7 or 8 folks. And that's without a drivethrough! Comfortable seating, good wifi and my coffee was decent. Inside and outside seating. And unlike the other coffee shop I visited this morning, I didn't feel like I was "taking up" a table for 90 minutes with my laptop.

Great study environment right in the heart of town! The service has always been excellent and I like the fact that they employee a lot of students. When I am looking for somewhere more relaxed than HOAG, this is where I go! The view from the upstairs patio is fantastic but can get a little cold during the winter months.

Best service here! Wonderful manager Margie and Auby! I feel happy when I walk in to this location. The coffee is made with love and I 💯 recommend 👌

Great place to get a cup of iced coffee and study! Coffee is Starbucks, but it is not an actual Starbucks location. This means that you can not preorder ahead of time using the app or Alexa. The barista’s here are really nice, and some of them are students here at the college. Ample sitting spaces either upstairs or downstairs, with both an upstairs patio and a downstairs patio where you can bring a dog and enjoy the day!

this place is always out of stuff. no matter what I order they never have it. a lot of the baristas are rude too. always disappointing and I go several times a week.

Great location. Applied for a job here they never called me back can’t call to check on application because they have a recorded message and then it hangs up. Order in store or online only

Ordered a strawberry waffle and got a berry waffle with no straw. (I thought it was freeze dried whipped cream and strawberries) Got some berry nerds type of stuff on it. Should have told me when I ordered it to go, they don't have strawberry waffle. Do better Waffle House, SMH

Has a southern flavor . Cute little restaurant. Very clean & friendly environment❤️‼️ Highly recommend when visiting the area. The food was yum 😋.Waitress was really nice.

Dafney was the best server again. It was taking a while for the food to be cooked because they were busy. Dafney made sure she kept us happy. We will return here again.

We love our local Waffle House here in Dahlonega. Ms. Jessica is especially kind and accommodating. When we walked in tonight it wasn’t too busy and the crew was so friendly. They made my daughter a special waffle and gave her a paper hat to wear. The food was great too. Thanks Waffle House Dahlonega! We’ll be back soon!

Now Open. I had a delightful breakfast

We Kind of had to wait awhile bc it was packed bc we went for breakfast but other wise they severed our food fast and got the order right and did not forget anything and was very kind and nice to us

the workers are unfortunately not that kind and had a little bit of an attitude. but my food was great but unfortunately my friend did not have the same experience. she ordered avocado toast w/ something else on it and they just gave her plain avocado on regular bread (i don’t think it was toasted). the also was pretty expensive. my bagel was 9 dollars lol. my friend; she ordered coffee as-well and almost all of the coffee pitchers were empty and so was the cream container. we also waited pretty long but they were a tad busy so we understood. overall it was definitely to expensive for the overall outcome but it wasn’t horrible!

I appreciate that UNG offers an Einstein Bros. Bagels, though it is not as fresh as those on other campuses. Just know that you're getting a grocery store-quality bagel at an Einstein's bagel price. While counter service is usually very polite, orders are not always filled correctly (and bagels are often not toasted--even when requested).

This place is pretty good most days. My first time here was pretty good! Coffee was nice, my wrap was wrapped properly and had a good amount of stuffing. My second visit though, I got the same wrap and they poorly wrapped it. I hesitate to even call it a wrap. It is a folded Flatbread pizza that hasn't been toasted and skimpy on the ingredients... The smoothie I had was pretty nice though :D

Has the potential to be good but they often just give you a cold bagel that’s half made.

Ordered one medium coffee and a bagel. They took 50 minutes to get it to me. The coffee was delivered to me in 10 min, so if you’re going to come here... just get coffee. But they did give me two free bagels for my wait so they aren’t that bad

Didn’t even get my food I left because I was waiting for over 40 mins for a piece of toast with avocado, and the person next to me got their food 5 mins after they ordered

I love Einstein so when I stayed in town I was excites to see one. I walked over from where i was staying. Its on a college campus... and as such is closed in the summer. Too bad their hours listed then as open. Would have been nice to know 20 minutes ago when i started walking.

Ordered a full meal and waited 15min just to have my fries dumped in the plastic bag upside down. Took my time to gather them back into the fry holder only to see it half full. Burger would have tasted great had it been at least warm. There are better places to spend $20.

I dont typically leave reviews for fast food joints but this disgusting mess is an abomination and the owner needs to know how their employees send food out the window. To begin with my order was wrong so I had to circle back thru the drive through to correct my order. Then when I opened my second burger this was my surprise. It seems like the employee was so pissed they had to remake the food they just put all the mayo and ketchup they could find. I spent $9 on food that I refused to eat. Do better Whataburger

I came in for some food and a lady was standing there conversating with the manager and employee about personal life drama. Finally after 10 minutes the lady orders. I then placed my order and the lady told the kitchen to start some food I had ordered when they replied to her “no” so I just kinda laughed at the disrespectful comment from the kitchen took my receipt and walked away. My order then took almost 20 minutes to prepare so I was in the store for a total of 30 minutes for an order. This seems a little excessive to me.

Whataburger is always good. I’ll ride my motorcycle 100’s of miles just to have some.

Visited on June 25th, 2025 at lunch. Fries were cold so I ask for hot fries and they accommodated us. My burger was cold also but I didn't want to press the issue. Food was very average because it was cold. Great employees and place was clean including bathrooms.

First Whataburger I have visited that wasn't in Texas. The staff were on point and the food was great. Ordering was done by a machine at the entrance. They were clean and quiet. A very comfortable atmosphere.

Its a whataburger. We waited. We paid We ate. The food was great. The price can sometimes stink but you get jumbo everything. They did well. As well as any whataburger.