Opening hours
Closed · opens tomorrow 11:00 AM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
Local time in Atlanta: 9:22 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (404) 525-9212 to confirm.
Location & directions
810 M.L.K. Jr Dr SWAtlanta, GA 30314
About Busy Bee Cafe
Busy Bee Cafe is a soul food restaurant located at 810 M.L.K. Jr Dr SW in Atlanta, Georgia. Our Atlanta guide covers 1,262 food and drink spots, and this is one of them. Prices are mid-range ($20–30 per person).
Busy Bee Cafe is open daily, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Busy Bee Cafe's menu features 77 dishes and drinks across 11 sections, including Southern Favorites, Cook’s Special - In Restaurant Only, Veggie Plate, Seafood, and Garden Fresh Veggies. Listed prices range from $0.85 to $27.99, with a typical item around $12.00. You will find options like Busy Bee’s Fried Chicken, Any four of our Southern Style Veggies, and Fried Fish.
Service options include takeaway, delivery, on-site services, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, historic, and lively, and it is a good fit for groups, locals, and tourists. The place is family friendly. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include coffee and comfort food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible toilet, and wheelchair-accessible seating. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and on-site parking. Reservations are accepted; call (404) 525-9212 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Soul Food Restaurant
- Address
- 810 M.L.K. Jr Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30314
- Phone
- (404) 525-9212
- Price range
- $20–30 per person
- Hours
- Open daily, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Menu
- 77 items · $0.85–$27.99
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Saturdays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for soul food restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Busy Bee Cafe’s weekday schedule with 6 other soul food restaurants in Georgia. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 8:45 AM and closes at 7:00 PM, in line with the typical 8:00 PM.
In total it is open about 56 hours a week, about the same as the local median (53.2 hours). 100% of soul food restaurants in Georgia open on Sundays, and Busy Bee Cafe is one of them.
Compared with 6 other soul food restaurants in Georgia that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for soul food restaurants in Georgia
Based on 7 menus with 190 priced items from soul food restaurants in Georgia, the median menu item costs $10.99, and half of all items are priced between $4.00 and $16.50.
At Busy Bee Cafe the median listed price is $12.00, close to the typical $10.99 for soul food restaurants in Georgia.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| White Rice | 43% | $2.00 |
Calculated from 7 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Takeaway
- Delivery
- On-site services
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
- Coffee
- Comfort food
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Table service
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Historic
- Lively
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- Locals
- Tourists
- University students
Planning
- Accepts reservations
- Usually a wait
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- On-site parking
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Busy Bee Cafe there are 3 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 29 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include American (6), Chicken & Wings (6), Breakfast & Brunch (3), and Bars & Pubs (3).
14 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Chicken & WingsChick-fil-A0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsRestaurant 10 Bar & Grill0.6 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodBurger King0.6 mi
- Breakfast & BrunchRosie's Coffee Café0.7 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisSubway0.7 mi
What to expect at a soul food restaurant
American restaurants cover a lot of ground: the neighborhood diner with a counter and bottomless coffee, the family restaurant with a long laminated menu, the gastropub doing elevated comfort food, and the “New American” kitchen that builds a short seasonal menu around local farms. What ties them together is a menu built on familiar staples – burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, fried chicken and pasta – plus regional favorites that change as you cross the country.
What to order
- Cheeseburger – the benchmark dish; a good one tells you how seriously the kitchen takes its basics
- Chicken-fried steak or fried chicken – a comfort classic, especially in the South and Midwest
- Mac and cheese – often a house side that doubles as a main
- A regional specialty – look for anything named after the town or state on the menu
Good to know
- Portions are generous; sharing a starter or ordering a half portion is common and rarely frowned upon.
- Weekday lunch specials and early-bird dinners often cost noticeably less than the regular menu.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard across the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Busy Bee Cafe's opening hours?
Open daily, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Is Busy Bee Cafe open on Sunday?
Yes, Busy Bee Cafe is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Where is Busy Bee Cafe located?
Busy Bee Cafe is located at 810 M.L.K. Jr Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30314.
What is the phone number of Busy Bee Cafe?
You can call Busy Bee Cafe at (404) 525-9212.
Does Busy Bee Cafe offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Busy Bee Cafe offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeaway, delivery, on-site services, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Busy Bee Cafe?
The typical price range at Busy Bee Cafe is $20–30 per person. Menu prices range from $0.85 to $27.99.
Does Busy Bee Cafe take reservations?
Yes, Busy Bee Cafe accepts reservations.
Is Busy Bee Cafe wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible toilet, and wheelchair-accessible seating.
Is Busy Bee Cafe open late?
No, Busy Bee Cafe usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Busy Bee Cafe?
There are 29 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Busy Bee Cafe. Nearby options include Chick-fil-A (0.1 mi), Restaurant 10 Bar & Grill (0.6 mi), and Burger King (0.6 mi).
How much do soul food restaurants in Georgia cost?
Based on 7 menus with 190 priced items from soul food restaurants in Georgia, the median menu item costs $10.99, and half of all items are priced between $4.00 and $16.50.
