Vegan, Southern, International: 40 Women-Owned/Founded Restaurants In Atlanta
Atlanta’s food scene is one of the ways that the city’s diversity is showcased.
The metropolis is home to eateries, cafes and diners — many of which are owned or founded by women.
In honor of Women’s History Month, check out our compilation of women-owned or founded restaurants serving American, BBQ, breakfast, international, seafood, southern and vegan cuisines. Use our map to find an eatery near you.
American Fare
1460 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd. Suite A, Atlanta
This restaurant’s seasonal menu is reflective of the contemporary American offerings, which include four-course meals. The restaurant is owned by Chef Anne Quatrano and Clifford Harrison.
99 Krog St., Atlanta
In Krog Street Market, Fred’s Meat & Bread serves up sandwiches, such as the Smoked Catfish Po Boy, and a variety of hand-cut fries. Shelley Sweet, Chef Todd Ginsberg and Jennifer & Ben Johnson operate this restaurant.
Locations in Brookhaven, Buckhead and Westside
Jenny Levison founded Souper Jenny in 1996 as a way to bring her soup recipes to the public.
541 Edgewood Ave. SE, Atlanta
This restaurant is a for-profit subsidiary of the charitable organization Giving Kitchen. Co-founder and partner Jen Hidinger-Kendrick started the restaurant to keep her late husband’s legacy alive. Diners have to place a reservation for the Tasting Menu.
Barbecue
K BBQ Taco
105 Clairemont Ave., Decatur
Organic produce gardener Eun Pak and her chef brother teamed up to create this Korean BBQ restaurant that features tacos, quesadillas and ramen.
2243 Akers Mill Road SE, Atlanta
Chefs Jiyeon Lee and Cody Taylor lead Heirloom Market BBQ by cooking up “simple, classic and fresh” foods, such as Spicy Korean Pork and Brisket.
Sweet Auburn Curb Market and Highland Avenue
Co-owners and siblings Anita Hsu and Howard Hsu grew Sweet Auburn Barbecue from being just a food truck and location in the Sweet Auburn Market to having a building in Poncey-Highlands.
Breakfast, Brunch and More
290 Elizabeth St. NE F, Atlanta
Chef and owners Kristin and Billy Allin whip up breakfast, lunch and dinner inside of the European-inspired restaurant.
Locations in Alpharetta, Buckhead, East Cobb, Johns Creek and Sandy Springs
This family-owned company was founded in 1985 and now includes 20 locations around the U.S.
Locations in Old Fourth Ward, ATL Financial Center, 1180 Midtown, Downtown GSU, Emory, Georgia Tech and Decatur
Stacey Earmes founded Highland Bakery out of her love of a good cup of coffee and baked goods.
1198 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta
Breakfast, such as the ham and cheese croissant, is served all day at Little Star Provisions. Sandwiches, soups and cookies are also offered at the location. Chef Anne Quatrano operates this restaurant.
421 Memorial Dr. SE, Atlanta
Founder of Ria’s Blue Bird Ria Pell was the former chef of the long-running establishment. Brunch is served all day and lunch.
1460 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd., Atlanta
This market includes a counter for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Baked goods, ranging from cakes to pastries are baked fresh at the location. Chef Anne Quatrano operates this restaurant.
2161 College Ave. NE, Atlanta
Executive chef and co-mastermind of Sun In My Belly Alison Lueker helped to create the restaurant’s brunch, desserts and drinks. Offerings include The Belly Benedict and Lavender Biscuit.
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1540 Avenue Pl B-230, Atlanta
This modern American eaterie has menus for breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch. Shelley Sweet, Chef Todd Ginsberg and Jennifer & Ben Johnson operate this restaurant.
1100 Howell Mill Rd, Atlanta
Breakfast classics are served at this cafe that is lead by Jennifer and Ben Johnson. Brunch and lunch are also available.
International Influences
541 Main St. NE, Atlanta
At 26, the founder and owner Niki Pattharakositkul opened up this Thai restaurant, which is where the name originated from.
Locations in Sweet Auburn Market and Avondale Estates
A wide variety of arepas, cachapas and empanadas are sold at this restaurant.
675 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE, N-131 Atlanta
This Italian restaurant is owned by Tal Postelnik Baum and has a menu that includes lasagne, short ribs and finocchio salad.
3400 Around Lenox Rd #201, Atlanta
Chef Archna Malhotra Becker offers Indian food, including samosa and pani puri, in her restaurant.
2480 Briarcliff Road NE#21, Atlanta
Italian cuisine is cooked at this restaurant that is under the leadership of partners Marie Nocharli and Marc Gholam.
1123 Zonolite Rd NE #15, Atlanta
Taste flavors of France, the Mediterranean and Italy at this restaurant that has smaller plates and larger plates.
1984 Hosea L Williams Drive NE, Atlanta
This market, founded by Marchet Sparks, has French influences.
1776 Cheshire Bridge Road, N.E., Atlanta
Testuko Nakato started the restaurant in 1972 with her family to sell Japanese fare.
10 10th St NW, Atlanta
Co-owner and Executive Chef Mei Lin serves up global food with a rotating menu that changes every three months.
Yalla
99 Krog St NE, Atlanta
Inside Krog Street Market, Middle Eastern food is served including falafel, sabich and lamb kebab. Shelley Sweet, Chef Todd Ginsberg and Jennifer & Ben Johnson operate this restaurant.
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Seafood
The Red Snapper Seafood Restaurant
2100 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta
Somporn and Jimmy Veeranarong opened up The Red Snapper in 1986 to serve up seafood staples, such as blackened shrimp and blackened snapper.
675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta
Oyster Po’Boy, Lobster Roll and North GA Rainbow Trout are a few seafood selections available at this restaurant, which bears the name of chef and owner Anne Quatrano’s great-great-great-great grandfather W. H. Stiles.
Southern Inspired
1261 West Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta
This restaurant, owned by Susan DeRose and Richard Lewis, has the ambiance of a cabin in the Blue Ridge mountains and food offerings ranging from a Lobster Club Sandwich for lunch to Herb Roasted Chicken for dinner.
810 M.L.K. Jr Dr. SW, Atlanta
Self-taught cook Lucy Jackson chose to open up Busy Bee in 1947. Currently, the soul food kitchen restaurant is owned by Tracy Gates, who has been working at the cafe since 1987. Expect to find foods, such as fried chicken and neck bones, on the menu.
4225 Roswell Road Northeast, Atlanta
Chef Suzanne Vizethann created Buttermilk Kitchen to cook made from scratch Southern foods ranging from the Pimento Omelet to the Farmhouse Fried Chicken Salad.
968 Memorial Dr. SE, Atlanta
Former school teacher Lisa Spooner and chef Kevin Clark started Home grown together, which offers breakfast, lunch and brunch, and is located in Reynoldstown.
224 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE
Mary McKenzie opened the tea room in Atlanta in 1945 at the restaurant’s current location on Ponce De Leon. She founded the restaurant to showcase her cooking.
Locations in the Camp Creek Marketplace, Castleberry Market and State Farm Arena
Kandi Burruss-Tucker and Todd Tucker are the founders of these eateries. The restaurants feature recipes crafted by Burruss-Tucker’s mother Joyce Jones and aunts Nora Wilcox and Bertha Jones.
Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours
1133 Huff Road NW #D, Atlanta
With years of experience, Chef Deborah Vantrece brings soul food with global influences to her diners at Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours. For brunch, there’s the farm to table organic omelet, among other choices. For dinner, there are various offerings, such as the Southern Louie Salad.
Vegan
Locations in Buckhead and Sandy Springs
This family-owned business specializes in Vegan lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch and dessert selections. German Chocolate Cake and Coconut Layer Cake can be found at the Buckhead location.
Healthful Essence Caribbean Vegan Vegetarian Restaurant
875 York Ave SW, Atlanta
Carribean fixings, such as Jamaican patties made with kale and Jerk Un-duck, are served up at this restaurant founded by Princess Dixon.
565-A Peachtree St.NE, Atlanta
Chef Wendy Chang created the menu for Herban Fix to reflect Asian influences. Pad thai and creamy curry broth are a few of the offerings.
1542 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. SW, Atlanta
Pinky Cole started Slutty Vegan in 2018 with the philosophy that vegan food can be flavorful. Vegan burgers include the Dancehall Queen, which is a sandwich packed with sweet jerk plantains and veggies.
1059 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd., Atlanta
Raw vegan eats, such as the renowned kale wraps, are served up in this restaurant located in the West End community, which was started by Tassili Ma’at.