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The Busy Bee
Soul Food
The fried chicken here has been drawing Atlantans to this tiny soul food cafe on MLK Drive since before most of their parents were born. It's takeout only, which doesn't slow anyone down. The menu runs classic Southern, with daily specials and sides like tangy-sweet beans alongside whatever protein you came for. Finish with a cobbler. The Michelin Guide gave it a Bib Gourmand, and the New York Times put it on its Atlanta list.
The awards strongest first
- Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
- AAA Approved
- The Infatuation Where To Eat When You’re Visiting Atlanta
- The New York Times The 25 Best Restaurants in Atlanta Right Now
- Eater 38 Essential Restaurants Around Atlanta
One number, weighted & current 85
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
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Fried chicken
“Pick a protein, like the fried chicken that's oh-so-crispy and juicy, then order a slew of slides, including the tangy-sweet beans.”
Michelin Guide -
Oxtails with gravy
“The fried chicken remains a classic of the Southern genre, but oxtails with gravy and baked turkey wings with cornbread dressing have a solid fan base.”
The New York Times
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