By Heather Richards
The city of
Atlanta, Georgia, founded in 1837 at the end of a railroad line, boasts one of the nation's busiest airports. Travelers to the area can choose from many activities. The Georgia Aquarium and Zoo Atlanta will please animal lovers. Civil War buffs can enjoy the Atlanta Cyclorama and Civil War Museum. Jimmy Carter's presidential library will appeal to historians. Sports fans can pick from professional basketball, football or hockey teams. There are many restaurants if you want to go out for breakfast before a day of sightseeing.
The Original Pancake House
A chain of restaurants founded in Portland, Oregon in 1953, the Original Pancake House offers a variety of waffles, pancakes and crepes. Eggs, cereals and breakfast meats are served in multiple combinations. Signature menu items include the apple pancake and Dutch baby. Sauteed apples and cinnamon sugar atop a pancake baked together form the apple pancake. The Dutch baby, which is of German origin, is baked until it is fluffy, then cooled to create a crater and dusted with powdered sugar. The restaurant provides a casual atmosphere and moderate prices for large meals.
The Original Pancake House
2321 Cheshire Bridge Road
Atlanta, GA 30324
(404) 633-5677
originalpancakehouse.com
Ria's Bluebird
Ria's Bluebird offers classic Southern breakfast fare, such as biscuits and gravy, mixed with more unusual items, like brisket and eggs or breakfast burritos. The restaurant offers vegetarian meals and substitutions. Organic, fair trade and locally-sourced ingredients are used whenever possible.
The distinctive atmosphere and personable staff add to the enjoyment. Tables are available in the air conditioned dining room looking out large windows or outside on the shaded patio. Prices are moderately high.
Ria's Bluebird
421 Memorial Drive
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 521-3737
riasbluebird.com
Waffle House
Founded just outside of Atlanta in 1955, Waffle House has grown into a chain that is ubiquitous in the South. The breakfast menu is available 24 hours a day and is printed on the place mat. Waffles, eggs, breakfast meat (including steak and pork chops) and biscuits are available. The signature item, however, is hash browned potatoes. Ordering hash browns requires its own language; they can be served smothered (with onions), covered (with cheese) and topped (with chili), among other options.
This is an extremely casual restaurant that features booths and a breakfast bar open to the kitchen. Large meals are served for budget prices. There are dozens of Waffle House restaurants in the Atlanta area; see website to find the location nearest you.
Waffle House
1700 Howell Mill Road
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 351-0172
wafflehouse.com
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About the Author:
Heather Richards is a freelance web writer in Rhode Island. Richards has managed non-profits serving senior citizens and individuals with developmental disabilities for 12 years. She holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Public Administration from UNC Pembroke.
