Cafe Circa

We had a lot of fun, and the food was amazing and worth the return, alone. We had salmon n grits & whole wings with¹ french toast. So full of flavor! The advertising about the Brunch Mimosa R&B Day Party needs to be made clear as there was some confusion about this. It would have been nice to hear more R&B during the event. The DJ played a lot of hip-hop, catering to his own liking, but once he started playing R&B, the customers lit up, danced, and really appeared to be having a great time. Once the rooftop opened, we went up and planned to hang up there a while longer, but they turned off all heaters, which made it cold and uncomfortable, so we left. We will definitely return again now knowing what to expect.

Parking was pretty limited. Circled the block 3 times before someone helped us park behind the building for a small fee. (Not associated with the venue so park at your own risk like we did). Food was not too shabby! It was pretty good for a brunch menu. We had steak with mac and greens and some salmon bites. The drinks were pretty strong! Our server, Mari T, was actually pretty great and attentive. She made sure to stop by frequently and that we were well taken care of. Shout out to her customer service! 10/10 The vibe on a Saturday was lit and we’re out of towners so to experience the first vibe that feels like home (Miami) was great. 9/10 Hookah girls could do better, not great service with them. The first hookah we had went bad 10 mins in, and we requested a switch of the flavor because it wasn’t good. Took the hookah girl about 30 mins to come to us although our server had told her and I watched her change the coal and not the shisha. Had to send it back again and she finally got it right only to find she charged us twice. 6/10 for them. The bill got up there pretty quick. For about 3 mixed drinks each, 2 shots each, a hookah with 2 refills (which technically should’ve been just one), 2 appetizers and 2 meals, we paid 320, gratuity included. That’s pretty ok if you ask me since it’s Atlanta! Definitely try this spot for yourself. 8/10 overall for me!

After visiting the MLK Memorial after a work conference and before my flight out of town, my colleague and I were looking for some Southern food. This came up on Google and we decided since it was only a block away, we would give it a try. When we entered about 12:20pm on a Sunday, it wasn't crowded. The place definitely has a club vibe. The security bouncer was super nice and watched over my back pack as they're not allowed. After ordering, about half an hour passed and we learned the cook was running late. The music (mostly 90's - modern R&B and Hip Hop got louder and louder, making it hard to have a conversation. The bouncer was super attentive and came over to share the cook was on his way. We decided to be patient and the food finally came out an hour later. My fried chicken and French toast was excellent. Worth the wait... if you have time. Luckily, we had time and it made it a memorable experience in the ATL.