The Best Breakfast & Brunch in Canton, GA
Canton does breakfast right — from been-here-forever Southern diners to a lively weekend brunch. These are my go-to morning spots.
Canton does breakfast right — from been-here-forever Southern diners to a proper weekend brunch. These are the local spots I send people to for a great start to the day.
The best breakfast and brunch in Canton, GA — Basket Shack, New Georgian Hills, Keithsburg Cafe, Sweety's, Eggs Up Grill, Local on North, La Cantina on Main, and Dive.
Basket Shack
1054 Marietta Rd, Canton, GA 30114
A cozy, been-here-forever Southern diner serving Canton since 1967 — big firm biscuits, crispy fries, and hearty plates with genuine local history. One of the city's oldest continuously running eateries.
The biscuits (their calling card), or country ham with eggs.
New Georgian Hills Restaurant
69 Waleska St, Canton, GA 30114
A homey, family-owned Southern kitchen near downtown — generous, no-nonsense comfort cooking and plate-sized pancakes. Old-school and cash-only, in the best way.
Biscuits and gravy, or the dinner-plate-sized pancakes — and bring cash (it's cash only!).
Keithsburg Cafe
2452 Ball Ground Hwy, Canton, GA 30114 (Greater Canton)
A genuine country breakfast spot on the north side of Canton — oversized "Cathead" biscuits, gravy, and hearty omelets in an unpretentious local room. Go early.
The Cathead biscuit with sausage gravy, or a loaded omelet.
Sweety's Cafe & Tea Room
225 Reformation Pkwy, Suite 104E, Canton, GA 30114 (The Mill on Etowah)
A charming cafe and tea room at The Mill on Etowah — a relaxed brunch, a reserved tea experience, and house desserts to finish. Perfect for a girls' day or a small celebration.
The original chicken salad on a croissant, or reserve a Brunch Tea experience.
Eggs Up Grill
104 Prominence Point Pkwy, Canton, GA 30114
A sunny, all-day breakfast-and-brunch spot for classic griddle favorites — a reliable, family-friendly choice when you just want a big, traditional breakfast any time of day.
Classic eggs, pancakes, and hearty skillets.
Local on North
170 North St, Canton, GA 30114
A lively, upscale-casual New American spot downtown with a broad menu and live-music nights — and a weekend brunch worth planning around.
The weekend brunch feature (verify the day) — and the fried goat cheese croquette to start.
La Cantina on Main
210 E Main St, Canton, GA 30114
A polished, sit-down elevated-Mexican room downtown with great margaritas and space for groups — plus a popular weekend brunch.
The weekend brunch (verify days) — and don't skip the margaritas.
Dive Southern Coastal Kitchen
135 Reinhardt College Pkwy, Suite 1, Canton, GA 30114
A bright, coastal-themed Southern kitchen in the Riverstone area — family-and-group friendly, with a great brunch beyond the famous crab legs.
Shrimp and grits or the current brunch item — with a crab-and-shrimp dip to share.
La Luna Bakery & Deli
250 Marietta Rd, Canton, GA 30114
This historic family panadería also serves a casual Mexican breakfast — huevos plates with rice and beans — alongside fresh conchas and pan dulce to start the morning.
A Mexican breakfast plate (huevos, rice, beans) with a concha.