BBQ in ATL is about piggies. Many suitable chains and local establishments. Typically see a sweet sauce on the table.

Look for banana pudding on the menu at many Southern establishments.

Waffle House. Nationwide chain now, but definitely a local feel--started in ATL. Great pecan waffles.

Krispy Kreme. Yeah, you have one in Surrey(best apple fritters ever I had), they aren't Tim Horton's, they actually started in NC, but they are just too good to pass up.

Chic-Fil-A. Nationwide chain, but started in ATL--fried chicken sandwich. Can't go wrong with fried anything in the South.

The Varsity. Over-rated novelty, but worth the conversation starter to mention that you have been there if you run into any Tech(Georgia Tech) grads in your professional career.

Any non-exhaustive list of Southern foods would include: collard greens, mustard greens(add vinegar based clear pepper sauce for the full experience-not spicy, just nice flavor enhancer, and don't be afraid to slurp the remaining liquid), fried chicken, fruit cobblers(peach, duh), pecan log rolls(found in gas stations--so 70's, but actually tasty), black-eyed peas(again, pepper sauce enhances), ginger ale(Red Rock brand can be found in many local groceries--spicy but great!), pecan pie!!, corn bread(like mine sweet) and/or johnny cakes, grits(add butter, black pepper, cheese, or shrimp/anything else that sounds good to you), fried green tomatoes . . .


Too many places to name other than the first few that come to mind above. Of course, ATL has just about anything you want when it comes to food, but I would shoot for Southern themes that you can't get in BC.

Are you looking for more upscale dining than the cheapo places listed above? If so, you are in luck as there are many upscale eateries in town. But I hesitate to not mention some of the above, as they recall my college days.