Big Bad Breakfast Brings Southern Charm to Atlanta

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Big Bad Breakfast, a beloved Southern breakfast and lunch restaurant, is set to make its highly anticipated Atlanta debut on November 4, 2025. Founded by James Beard Award-winning chef and cookbook author John Currence, the restaurant brings its signature menu and unapologetically indulgent dishes to the Buckhead neighborhood. With 27 locations across the South, Big Bad Breakfast is known for its playful take on breakfast classics and bold Southern flavors.

Key Takeaways:

  • John Currence, a James Beard Award-winning chef and cookbook author, is bringing Big Bad Breakfast to Atlanta on November 4, 2025.
  • The Buckhead location marks the 27th BBB location, joining a growing family that stretches from Destin to Nashville, Oxford to Durham.
  • The restaurant's menu features iconic dishes such as Shrimp and Grits, the Big Bad Skillet, and signature bacon, cured exclusively for BBB in a Tabasco mash.
  • Guests can also expect hearty sandwiches, fresh salads, and craft cocktails made with locally sourced ingredients and always made from scratch.
  • True to its ethos, the Atlanta restaurant features artwork by local artists and highlights Georgia-made spirits behind the bar.
  • To celebrate opening day, Chef Currence will appear in person to sign copies of his acclaimed cookbook, Big Bad Breakfast.
  • Big Bad Breakfast first opened its doors in Oxford, Mississippi, before expanding throughout the South, with each location designed to reflect the character of its community.
  • The Atlanta opening gives diners a chance to experience one of the South's most talked-about breakfast spots, without leaving town.

Statistics:

  • 27 locations throughout Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
  • The restaurant is open from 7:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Sunday.
  • The Buckhead location is strategically located at 1952 Howell Mill Road, Suite 200, in the heart of the neighborhood.
  • Big Bad Breakfast serves both breakfast and lunch, incorporating local and regional ingredients to craft Chef Currence's signature menu items.

Sources:

  • GLOBE NEWSWIRE - "The Big Bad Chef is Coming to Atlanta!"
  • Big Bad Breakfast official website
  • John Currence's cookbook, Big Bad Breakfast
  • Raquel Heras, ChefCurrence@oakpr.com, Media Contact
  • COMTEX_469664649/2010/2025-10-20T09:00:03, photo accompanying this announcement