Open 24/7: Metro Atlanta’s 7 best 24-hour restaurants

Late-night eateries in Atlanta that are open around the clock will have you hankering for an early-morning donut or a late-night taco. With such a diverse variety of dining options available around the city, you may be wondering whether there are any restaurants open through the night.

While the pandemic and staff shortages inevitably forced a few former 24-hour establishments to shift their hours, there are still some that have kept their original hours of operation. We’ll explore the best places to visit that are still open 24 hours a day and that you can count on at any time.

Landmark Diner

Landmark Diner has been a staple in Atlanta since 1994 and has locations in both Downtown and Buckhead. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are available all day, every day. Some of the signature dishes on their lunch and dinner menus are country fried steak, BBQ ribs and shrimp combo, corned beef reuben and fried grouper. Getting a hot breakfast and cup of coffee at a traditional diner is unbeatable, and Landmark is no different with options like the western omelet, eggs benedict and chicken and waffles.

Location: Two Locations (Buckhead and Downtown); Website: landmarkdiner.com

Marietta Diner

If you’re OTP, Marietta Diner is a fantastic 24-hour establishment with something for everyone. Since 1995, Cobb County has been home to this iconic restaurant, which has even been highlighted on Guy Fieri’s Food Network show “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.” Try their amazing matzo ball soup, excellent spinach pie, famous beef stroganoff or seafood bisque. Their extensive menu includes a huge variety of breakfast dishes as well, including a wide assortment of omelets, waffles, french toast and pancakes. If you’re on the go, they also have a drive-thru.

Location: Marietta - 306 Cobb Pkwy. SE; Website: mariettadiner.com; Contact: 770-423-9390

Mama’s Cocina Latina

To-go margaritas and a 24-hour drive-thru? If that sounds like something you’d enjoy, visit Mama’s Cocina Latina, located in the Piedmont Heights neighborhood. They serve a variety of comfort meals as well as traditional Mexican fares such as tortas, tacos, quesadillas, nachos and much more. Try their breakfast tacos, pancakes or huevos rancheros for an affordable breakfast. Don’t forget to save room for dessert so you can sample their flan or tres leches.

Location: Northeast - 958 Piedmont Rd. NE; Website: mamascocinaatl.com; Contact: 404-874-6152

Sublime Donuts

Sublime Donuts is certainly worth a late-night visit to pick up some delightful donuts. They have memorable flavors including A-Town Cream, Nestle Crunch, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup, Red Velvet Cake and Dulce de Leche, among many others. Their flavors frequently change, and they offer two convenient locations in North Druid Hills and near the Georgia Tech campus. Aside from donuts, they also serve ice cream and freshly brewed coffee.

Location: Two Locations (Midtown and North Druid Hills); Website: sublimedoughnuts.com

Morning House K-BBQ

In case you have a late-night craving for Korean barbecue, Morning House in Duluth is always open. With hotpot, barbecue, rice, kimchi, noodles, specialty meats and their all-you-can-eat menu, discover the flavors of Korean and other Asian cuisines. If you go between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m., you can sample their breakfast options, including bean sprouts and dried pollack hangover soup. The most exciting part is having the meat cooked right at your table, which makes for a memorable experience.

Location: Duluth - 3635 Satellite Blvd. NW; Website: morninghousekbbq24hrs.com; Contact: 770-476-0458

Happy Donuts

Visit Happy Donut to satisfy your late-night donut craving. Any type of donut you want is certainly available, whether it be glazed, filled or iced. But Happy Donuts isn’t your typical donut shop; in addition to delicious donuts, their menu has delectable breakfast sandwiches, chicken sandwiches, fries and even wings (yes, you read that right). So if you ever have a craving, just pick up a box of half a dozen donuts and an order of wings, and you’ll be happy in no time.

Location: East Atlanta Village - 380 Flat Shoals Ave. SE; Website: happydonuts.net; Contact: 404-893-0088

Waffle House

There isn’t much to say about Waffle House that isn’t already widely known, especially among Atlantans. You know where to go any time of the day if you want delicious hash browns, coffee and excellent waffles. On the off chance you want something other than a classic Waffle House breakfast, check out their lunch and dinner menu. Only select locations are open 24/7, so be sure to check the hours online ahead of time.

Location: Multiple Locations (Select locations open 24/7); Website: wafflehouse.com