Order the best Cafe near Fairburn, GA

Best Cafe Restaurants Nearby in Fairburn

Dunkin'

Dunkin'

4.6
(100+)
• American • Comfort Food
$0 delivery fee • 1.6 mi • 26 min
Maple Sugar Bacon Breakfast Sandwich
Maple Sugar Seasoned Bacon, egg, and white cheddar cheese on a butter croissant.
$7.86
Bacon, Egg and Cheese
Go the extra mile by bringing bacon to your Dunkin' Breakfast Sandwich. Bacon with egg and cheese, can you say, "Yum!"
$7.02
Half Dozen Donuts
Share the joy by bringing people together with an assortment of half dozen or dozen donuts made in these delicious varieties*: Glazed, Double Chocolate, Strawberry Frosted, Vanilla Frosted, Chocolate Frosted, Old Fashioned, Boston Kreme, Glazed Chocolate Cake, Powdered, Vanilla Creme, Glazed Blueberry, and Jelly. *Assortment and availability will vary depending on location.
$11.27
Original Blend Iced Coffee
Freshly brewed and full of flavor, our Iced Coffee is the perfect pick-me-up any time of day or night, giving you the boost you need to keep on running.
$4.96
IHOP

IHOP

4.2
(3k+)
• Chicken • Milk Shakes
$0 delivery fee • 2.1 mi • 40 min
"amazing job Crispy Fish & Fries Platter was seasoned great and made fresh. Big Steak Omelette is huge and delicious and made hot and fresh"
"BLT was disappointing, toast was hard even though the color is light. 1/2 slice of tomato on only 1/2 the sandwich. Suppose to come with 2 pancakes which were not received. This is on the store not the dasher. Security sealed bag is intact"
Breakfast Sampler
Two eggs* your way, 2 custom cured hickory-smoked bacon strips, 2 pork sausage links, 2 thick-cut pieces of ham, golden hash browns & 2 fluffy buttermilk pancakes.
$17.92
Big Steak Omelette
Your hunger won’t be at steak with this one. Our omelette+ stuffed with steak, hash browns, green peppers, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes & Cheddar cheese. Served with our salsa.
$19.96
Build Your Own Omelette+
The only tools required are silverware... and your imagination. Start by choosing your favorite cheese and then add your favorite ingredients.
$17.09
Hickory-Smoked Bacon Strips
Gluten-friendly
$5.32
Hardee's

Hardee's

4.1
(600+)
• Fries • Breakfast
$0 delivery fee • 10.7 mi • 48 min
"I did Hardee's because you can get yourself a sausage biscuit at any time of the day and for me that's very convenient and a taste and the quality is amazing to me every time on point it's always amazing to me never a dull moment especially the chicken biscuits also I love them I also love their steak biscuits as well so anytime I want to choose between the three I can and me working third shift at Piedmont it's great, so thanks"
"My hash rounds were nice and crispy like I like them. The Homestyle Loaded Breakfast Burrito Combo was flavorful . My coffee was hot too! Thx "
Bacon Egg & Cheese Biscuit
Make it a good morning with one of warm, fluffy Made from Scratch™ Biscuits topped with crispy cherrywood smoked bacon, a hearty egg and American cheese.
$5.18
Country Fried Steak Biscuit
Start your day the right way with a breaded fried steak on one of our warm, freshly baked Made from Scratch™ Biscuits.
$4.96
Soft Drink
Choose from a variety of soft drinks
$3.38
Frisco Breakfast Sandwich®
Perfectly toasted, buttery sourdough stacked with a fluffy folded egg, choice of: crispy cherrywood smoked bacon, sausage patty, or sliced folded ham, and a melty blend of American and Swiss cheeses.
$6.25
The Miami Cookie Co.

The Miami Cookie Co.

4.3
(300+)
• Cookies
$0 delivery fee • 7.8 mi • 62 min
"Absolutely Delicious! I recently ordered from The Miami Cookie Company, and I can honestly say these are some of the best cookies I’ve ever had! Every bite was soft, fresh, and packed with flavor. You can tell they use high-quality ingredients, and the variety of flavors is amazing. My personal favorite was the Traditional Chocolate Chip, but every cookie that I tried was incredible. The customer service was also top-notch—friendly, responsive, and quick delivery. If you’re looking for gourmet cookies that taste homemade with a special touch, this is the place to order from. I’ll definitely be coming back for more. Highly recommend!"
"I recently ordered from The Miami Cookie Company, and I can honestly say these are some of the best cookies I’ve ever had! Every bite was soft, fresh, and packed with flavor. You can tell they use high-quality ingredients, and the variety of flavors is amazing. My personal favorite was the [insert favorite flavor], but every cookie I tried was incredible. The customer service was also top-notch—friendly, responsive, and quick delivery. If you’re looking for gourmet cookies that taste homemade with a special touch, this is the place to order from. I’ll definitely be coming back for more. Highly recommend!"
3-Count Chocolate Chip Cookies
A warm, golden chocolate chip cookie with gooey chocolate chunks and a hint of vanilla, perfectly soft and irresistibly delicious in every bite.
$3.68
Snickerdoodle Cookie Dozen
Swirls of cinnamon and a sprinkle of warm spices dance in buttery dough. A dozen snickerdoodle delights await!
$4
Birthday Cake Cookies Dozen
Packed with colorful sprinkles and hershey's chocolate, these cookies bring the birthday party vibes in every bite. A dozen delightful treats for your inner child!
$3.63
M&Ms Cookies Dozen
Our traditional cookie dough with happiness added in the form of M&M’s!
$3.27
Beignets & Brew

Beignets & Brew

4.7
(600+)
• American • Juice Bars & Smoothies
$0 delivery fee
"Second time getting Beignets here and both time there were awesome. I got regular and bites. The Bites (24) are my favorite!"
"I had the Nutella Beignets baaaaaaby Big Back at its finest!!! The dough was perfect not oily Biscoff Cookie Butter Latte (this is a seasonal item) that needs to stick around It was amazing not too sweet just right!!! "
Bites (24)
24 bite-sized beignets puffed to perfection and covered with powdered sugar.
$13.63
Traditional Beignets (4)
Get the classic taste of New Orleans with 4 warm and fluffy beignets covered with powdered sugar.
$10.95
Cinna-Swirl Beignets (3)
3 traditional beignets, each drizzled with cinnamon roll icing and sprinkled with a hint of cinnamon powder.
$11.32
Nutella Beignets (3)
3 traditional beignets drizzled with Nutella hazelnut spread and dusted with powdered sugar.
$11.29
Get Fruity Cafe

Get Fruity Cafe

4.6
(400+)
• Jamaican • Hawaiian
$0 delivery fee
$5 off on $34+
"My salad was awesome! Chicken was juicy, cooked well, everything in the salad was very fresh! The portion was just enough. I d efinitely have a new lunch spot. 🙂 House Salad"
"The bowl is VERY small. The fruit I selected was not in the Acai Bowl. The photo is a complete misrepresentation of what you actually get. The pineapples appeared to have come from a can. Usually this place is really good but this bowl is VERY disappointing. You'd get your money's worth from the acai bowl from smoothie king. Save your money."
Grilled Caesar
Green leaf lettuce, Parmesan cheese, crouton dust, grilled chicken, and Caesar dressing In store orders come with a bag of chips. Get Fruity website and Snackpass pickup orders come with a bag of chips.
$13
Lucky Punch
Mango, pineapple, strawberries, and peaches with honey
$10.37
Beef
Green leaf lettuce, grilled chicken, sliced avocado, tomatoes, and red onions finished with Vidalia onion vinaigrette In store orders come with a bag of chips. Get Fruity website and Snackpass pickup orders come with a bag of chips.
$6.37
Avocado Chicken
Strawberries, pineapple, and blueberries with honey
$12.76
Yummies Cafe

Yummies Cafe

4.5
(2k+)
• Cafe • Breakfast
$0 delivery fee
"I don't usually take time to write reviews, but I had to. The grits were flavored, all the way through. The shrimp were a nice size. I'm from New Orleans. This was a 10 out of 10. Will be ordering repeatedly. "
"The food from Yummies is always consistently delicious. I always get the Jaz's Special and it literally is the best breakfast. The eggs are perfect, still hot too. The portions are huge and very fair for the price. My little ones love the pancakes (not pictured because they devour them every time they get here) they're soft, buttery and the food is always warm when it gets here. The bacon is amazing, Sausage was so good. Hats OFF to their chefs. They ALWAYS understand the assignment and get the job done. Thank you from a mom that does not want to cook bre every morning! "
Yummies Special
Delight in two eggs, your choice of protein, grits or potatoes, and two pancakes, or upgrade to French toast or blueberry pancakes!
$11.35
Jaz's Special
Salmon croquette, your choice of protein, two pancakes or French toast, cheesy scrambled eggs, and hash browns or grits.
$13.88
Fish & Grits
Crispy tilapia or whiting with creamy grits. Options: plain grits, cheese grits. Topped with etouffee sauce.
$14.17
Deedee’s Shrimp and Grits
Cajun seasoned shrimp on creamy grits, garnished with vibrant peppers and herbs. Options: plain, cheese, add beef sausage, or add turkey sausage.
$16.14
French Toast Cobbler Cafe

French Toast Cobbler Cafe

French • Cafe
$0 delivery fee
Apple Cobbler French Toast
2 French toast served with apple cobbler, powdered sugar and whipped cream on top.
$12.5
Cream Cheese Lover French Toast
Cream cheese between 2 slices of toasted French toast for a delicious breakfast or brunch that will satisfy your sweet tooth.
$10
C'est La Vie Cafe

C'est La Vie Cafe

3.4
(10+)
• French • Cafe
$0 delivery fee
Pistachio Roll
A buttery and flaky croissant
$9.02
Large Lavender Latte
Croissant dough folded with ham and swiss cheese
$7.49
Butter Croissant (Plain)
Croissant dough folded with chocolate
$6.45
Ham and Swiss Croissant
A Croissant dough folded with almond paste topped with powdered sugar
$11.09
Marddy’s Cafe

Marddy’s Cafe

American • Cafe
$0 delivery fee
Elixir
A refreshing, health-inspired mocktail crafted with natural ingredients for a light and revitalizing boost.
$6.49
Untuna Sandwich
A delicious Chickpea-based alternative to tuna, featuring lettuce, tomato, and cucumber on hearty multigrain bread.
$12
Chicken Salad Sandwich
Tender, flavorful Chicken Salad served on fresh bread with crisp lettuce.
$12
Breakfast croissant
Flaky croissant filled with eggs, cheese, and your choice of breakfast meat.
$8.49
The Breakfast Boys

The Breakfast Boys

4.6
(4k+)
• Breakfast & Brunch
$0 delivery fee
"Literally the only thing I ever get... and it's ON POINT EVERY SINGLE TIME!!! I'm not even a big fan of fish, but their Catfish Grits & Eggs are cooked and seasoned almost perfectly! And it comes with a nice, big, soft buttery croissant."
"for someone who doesn't care for grits or catfish, I tried the Crispy Catfish, Shrimp & Grits once before from here and just had to reorder. Words can't describe the burst of flavor.The Side Fried Green Tomatoes were tasty, nothing special about those but the side sauce that comes with it was amazing. overall, *chef kiss*. Whenever I'm looking for breakfast, Breakfast Boys are my first choice"
NY Steak & Eggs
Juicy New York strip, serve with any style eggs, your choice of breakfast potatoes, watermelon side, salad, or creamy grits serve with croissant
$33.45
Catfish Grits & Eggs
Any style eggs, creole butter & croissant
$23.96
Crispy Catfish, Shrimp & Grits
Creamy grits cornmeal crusted cornmeal crusted catfish, blackened shrimp, cherry tomatoes, fresh cut corn, spinach & lobster sauce
$29.14
Breakfast Boys Slam
Eggs, any style your choice of breakfast potatoes, juicy watermelon, side, salad, creamy grits, your choice of breakfast me with croissant
$19.04
NATION CAFE BODEGA

NATION CAFE BODEGA

4.4
(70+)
• American • Cafe
$0 delivery fee
"Always fresh food and great customer service ! Catfish is amazingggg"
"Plaintains was one banana slice in small pieces with weird flavor. Fish taco shells were hard and fish was bland"
Chopped Cheese
buttered fresh baked roll with meat choice
$9.81
Breakfast Plate
buttered toast with meat choice
$12.09
Breakfast Roll Sandwich
buttered biscuit with meat choice
$9.57
Jungle Byrd

Jungle Byrd

4.7
(100+)
• American • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
"This was honestly one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. It had the PERFECT amount of spice and that bread was PERFECTLY lightly crispy with the melty cheese and basil honey flavor from the mayo. NO NOTES!"
"Buffalo Byrd was delicious! Perfectly grilled and crispy bread and the Buffalo sauce had great flavor. The Side Goat Cheese was very creamy and good."
Parisian Byrd
Savor the roasted turkey paired with a creamy goat cheese spread, fresh tomatoes, crispy smoked bacon, and zesty basil-honey mayo.
$13.92
Italiano Byrd
Layers of black forest ham, pepperoni, salami, tomato, provolone, and creamy Italian dressing. Option to add bacon, lettuce, onion, cheddar, gouda, or avocado smash.
$13.93
Carribean Byrd
Spicy jerk chicken, cheddar cheese, and honey-basil mayo.
$14.17
Cali Byrd
Savor roasted turkey, baby lettuces, tomato, bacon, red onion, provolone, with herb mayo.
$14.42
City Cafe And Bakery

City Cafe And Bakery

4.3
(90+)
• American • Bakery
$0 delivery fee
"amazing Classic Cheeseburger"
"We ordered multiple meals including 2 crab cake dishes. The picture on door dash shows the Crab Cakes come with mahed potatoes and veggies, however it only comes with a side of honey mustard and salsa. The crab cakes also tasted very sour and fishy. Very different than what I remember eating in-store a while ago..."
Heidelberg Chicken Schnitzel
pan-fried breaded chicken breast, topped with melted brie cheese and lingonberry sauce, served with garlic smashed potatoes and vegetables
$27.29
Good Start
two eggs any style served with a choice of one protein, roasted potatoes or hashbrowns, and toast with fruit preserves
$15.63
Skillet Bowl
hash browns, bacon, peppers, tomatoes, topped with two eggs and cheese
$16.95
French Toast
four triangles of thick brioche bread, dipped in our house vanilla, cinnamon egg mixture, served with syrup
$11.57
KA

KA

Breakfast • Sandwiches
$0 delivery fee
20% off on $15+
K&A Big Breakfast
3 bacon, 3 sausage, eggs, grits, home fries, toast.
$13
A's Big Waffle Signature Sandwich
Two large homemade waffles, kielbasa, sunny side-up eggs with cheese top with syrup.
$11
Roll 1 Cafe

Roll 1 Cafe

4.0
(100+)
• Cafe • Chicken Wings
$0 delivery fee
"I usually get the Caribbean kush (which is AMAZING) but wanted to try something new. of course the Wedding Cake did not disappoint. Flavorful and a generous portion that makes it well worth the price. it's also my first time getting an entree versus a single egg roll. I definitely will be ordering again and HIGHLY recommend"
"Fries were burnt,3 Puff Puff Salmon bites for the price was insane. And the roll wasn't crispy at all. 1/10 would not recommend. The greens were ok"
Caribbean kush
Jerk egg roll mac+cheese jerk chicken, and cheese.
$10.74
Mac & Cheese
Rich macaroni in a creamy cheese sauce, topped with a golden, melted cheese crust and a sprinkle of herbs. Be carefull yyoumight smack yo mama
$6.54
Wedding Cake
Sunday dinner egg roll fried chicken, collard greens, & mac & cheese.
$10.67
Sour Diesel
Salmon egg roll salmon, rice, broccoli, and cheese.
$11.91
Sammies Sweetz

Sammies Sweetz

American • Bakery
$0 delivery fee
"The cakes are all so tasty and moist. My favorite, so far, is the scoff!!"
"SO DAMN GOODDDDD. Love the biscoff honey so good!!"
The Cake Cravings Collection
Indulge in our Signature Cake Slices—thick, soft, and layered with rich, creamy fillings. Each slice is crafted with bold flavors and topped with decadent drizzles, fresh fruit, or cookie crumbles for the perfect bite every time. Beautifully packaged and made fresh, these are not your average cake slices… they’re a full dessert experience.
$14.39
Giant Cookies
Bigger cookie, better mood. Our signature 5-inch Giant Cookies are soft-baked, loaded with flavor, and made fresh to order. These aren’t your average cookies—they’re thick, indulgent, and crafted to feel like a warm hug in dessert form. Perfect for gifting, snacking, or treating yourself just because.
$6.55
Sweetz Cupcake Sampler
Can’t decide on just one flavor? You don’t have to. Our Sweetz Sampler includes six handcrafted gourmet cupcakes, each topped with premium buttercream, decadent drizzles, cookies, candies, and fresh ingredients. It’s the perfect way to experience a variety of Sammie’s Sweetz favorites in one box. Flavors may include: • Velvet Affair (Blue Velvet) • Lemon Berry • Pina Colada (Pineapple Cake w/ Coconut buttercream) • Chocolate After Dark • Golden Lotus (Biscoff) • Strawberry
$29.94
Cake Jars (10oz)
Rich, layered 10 oz desserts made to satisfy every craving in every bite.
$12.91
The Peach Cobbler Factory

The Peach Cobbler Factory

4.7
(1k+)
• American • Bakery
$0 delivery fee
Wallet-Friendly
"The dessert flight was PHENOMENAL!!!! We sampled the mango, cherry, strawberry and classic peach cobblers. Ice cream was great and it was enough for two . Will absolutely the back."
"For the price we paid, I thought it would be awesome--the best BLACKBERRY PEACH COBBLER and CLASSIC (OG) PUDDING we have had in a while. It was just OK. Publix's banana pudding is way better and costs about $15.00 less. Definitely not worth the price."
PEACH COBBLER
Ripe, sweet peaches sit below a tender, flaky pie crust giving this cobbler a sweet homemade flavor. Warmed to perfection then topped with creamy vanilla ice cream and dusted with our Cobbler Magic.
$11.44
CLASSIC (OG) PUDDING
Rich, creamy layers of banana and vanilla pudding with velvety smooth whipped topping and vanilla wafers. Just like Grandma used to make. Topped with crushed vanilla wafers
$10.63
CARAMEL APPLE COBBLER
Sweet, prime Michigan apple slices sit below a tender flaky pie crust layer, giving this cobbler a sweet homemade flavor. Warmed to perfection then topped with caramel drizzle, creamy vanilla ice cream and dusted with our Cobbler Magic.
$11.54
DESSERT FLIGHT
What’s the only thing that’s better than dessert? More dessert! Choose 4 of your favorite cobblers or puddings in any combination. Each of the 4 flavors comes in a 4 oz. serving and packaged for easy transport.
$21.73
Akhirah’s Cafe

Akhirah’s Cafe

4.7
(100+)
• Cafe • Coffee & Tea
$0 delivery fee
"The Non-GMO Lamb Chili Nachos were so good! The food was fresh and they had door dash call to let me know they ran out of the regular containers for the nachos, so they sent a double order because the container was smaller! Very good customer service. "
"Akhirahs Cafe is one of my most favorite restaurants! The restaurant is clean, the staff are always so courteous and polite. OMG the food is organic, fresh and deeeelicious! "
Organic Avocado Toast (1 toast)
One avocado toast, made with organic whole wheat bread, fresh avocado, and seasoned to perfection. Add cage free eggs for $2.50.
$9.26
Organic Green Machine
Organic and natural tropical fruit, with spirulina.
$9.24
Non-GMO Lamb Chili Nachos
Guacamole is $2.50 extra.
$18.41
Organic Tropical Smoothie
Organic and natural tropical fruit.
$9.44
Sugar district bakery

Sugar district bakery

4.8
(40+)
• American • Bakery
$0 delivery fee
"I was browsing around and found this gem of a bakery. Let me tell you, the packaging is amazing; I loved it. The cookies themselves are fresh and have amazing taste, and the proportions are great. As a first-time experience, I would greatly recommend this to anyone. "
"I am pleasantly surprised by this new bakery. The packaging looks luxurious and the cookies were amazing! This is going to be my new go to place. Definitely worth the price!"
Biscoff Cookie: Caramelized Luxury
A rich, indulgent cookie infused with smooth Biscoff® cookie butter and studded with crushed Biscoff® cookies and creamy white chocolate chips. Finished with a generous drizzle of warm cookie butter and crowned with an authentic Biscoff® biscuit for the ultimate caramelized crunch.
$6.2
The Petite Collection (4 Cookies)
A refined assortment of four handcrafted signature cookies, thoughtfully curated for personal indulgence or a perfectly elevated treat.
$19.14
S’mores Cookie: Decadence Redefined
A decadent twist on the classic campfire treat. Built on a graham cracker base, layered with milk chocolate and toasted marshmallow, then enveloped in rich chocolate chip dough. Finished with an extra layer of melted chocolate for a truly indulgent experience.
$6.22
Chocolate Chip Cookie: A Timeless Indulgence
A timeless classic, elevated. This buttery, golden cookie is generously packed with premium chocolate chips, delivering a perfectly soft center and irresistible chocolate-forward flavor in every bite.
$5.76
Blue Donkey Coffee Co. - Emory

Blue Donkey Coffee Co. - Emory

Breakfast • Dessert
$0 delivery fee
Tear Jerker
The Tear Jerker is an intense extra dark roast craft iced coffee. The complex coffee profile is full bodied, flavorful, and wonderful. We double the coffee per brew and double the coffee-to-milk ratio so you definitely feel it.
$6
Whisk Breakfast and Brunch

Whisk Breakfast and Brunch

4.5
(100+)
• American • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
"I ordered the Oxtails with a side of shell eggs. The oxtails were well-flavored, a little tough. The eggs were cooked perfectly; however, eggshells should not be part of the dish. Unfortunately, the grits were extremely watery and lacked flavor, with no thickness to properly absorb the gravy. Would I order this dish again? No. At $47 per plate—especially when ordering two, the portion and value does not match the experience. Overall rating: 6 out of 10."
"The chicken was good & flavorful ... my only problem is that the french toast bites were as hard as texas toast & it was all packaged together so my chicken sauce is touching the fruit & french toast bites"
The Good Day
Two eggs your way, paired with one protein (bacon, turkey bacon, pork sausage, or chicken sausage) and one side (grits, potatoes, or fresh fruit), and served with your choice of toast or croissant.
$22.35
French Toast Bites
Irresistibly crisp French toast bites dusted with cinnamon-sugar and served alongside sweet vanilla cream for dipping.
$14.9
All About Me Omelet
A customizable three-egg omelet with your choice of one protein and two veggies toppings (e.g: onions, peppers, tomatoes, pico, spinach, mushrooms, bacon crumbles, sausage crumbles, blackened salmon, blackened shrimp, feta, goat cheese, shredded cheddar, blackened shrimp, feta, goat cheese, and more). Includes toast or croissant and one side.
$24.92
Simple South
Salmon, shrimp, or fried whiting paired with creamy grits, finished with Cajun Cream Sauce.
$30.41

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