Busy Bee Cafe
The Busy Bee Cafe
A historic soul food joint opened in 1947, featured as a Michelin Bib Gourmand, famous for its fried chicken and cobblers, currently offering takeout only.
Opened in 1947 on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Vine City, this cafe has deep ties to the Civil Rights Movement and has been honored with a James Beard "America's Classics" award and a 2026 Michelin Bib Gourmand. The signature dish is the crispy yet juicy fried chicken, paired with sweet and sour green beans, with peach or blackberry cobbler for dessert, and sweet tea or lemonade to drink. Note that the original location currently does not offer dine-in service and only accepts takeout or online orders; it is recommended to plan to enjoy your meal at a nearby park or your accommodation. Open daily from 11:00 to 19:00. A two-piece fried chicken meal is about $19 on third-party menus. It is located near the Atlanta University Center.
Opening hours
Daily 11:00-19:00 (takeout only)
Nearby sights
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- College Football Hall of Fame
- Georgia Aquarium
- Centennial Olympic Park
- World of Coca-Cola
- SkyView Atlanta
- National Center for Civil and Human Rights
- Georgia State Capitol