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Circa-1947 Downtown classic still serves traditional soul food at budget prices in cozy storefront.
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Address: 810 M.L.K. Jr Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30314
Phone: (404) 525-9212
Website: https://www.thebusybeecafe.com/
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Sonia Pistor
This southern soul food spot exceeded my expectations. It’s a small spot that is take out only, but it’s worth the wait and the food makes up for the lack of seating. The fried chicken is to die for with its crunchy dredge and umami flavor. The collard greens were well flavored with the small pieces of bacon, and the baked beans were surprisingly great, perfect balance of sweetness in the side. Busy Bee does an exceptional job with their southern dishes
… moreJacob Galloway
I’m giving the food four stars because the fried chicken was good but not exceptional. However, it was later in the day and so maybe it wasn’t at its best. BUT, the sides were incredible! So full of flavor! And the service and atmosphere were absolutely spot on. So friendly and authentic Atlanta. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my experience there. If you’re in Atlanta definitely stop in. Highly recommend.
… moreRollinnfishin
Pick up only, which we did not know. Make sure to call in your order ahead of time. Waited 25 min for the food, but it was excellent. Parking is tight. Got the fried chicken and smothered pork chop
… moreShannon S
We wanted soul food so I suggested the busy bee cafe. They are consistent, they don’t miss to me.
I ordered the baked chicken with cornbread dressing and fried okra. The baked chicken was good, it was very flavorful and it went well with the cornbread dressing. The fried okra was very crunchy and delicious.
We ordered outside and waited for our food. The waitress was very kind.
Parking can be kind of sketch, we parked at the Wal- Mart and walked over.
… moreI ordered the baked chicken with cornbread dressing and fried okra. The baked chicken was good, it was very flavorful and it went well with the cornbread dressing. The fried okra was very crunchy and delicious.
We ordered outside and waited for our food. The waitress was very kind.
Parking can be kind of sketch, we parked at the Wal- Mart and walked over.
Pat A
I placed a couple of orders online on Monday and arrived about 20 minutes before the expected pickup time. Upon arrival, I headed inside. The dining room was in disarray. The tables were pushed to one side with junk and papers on top of them. I was immediately told to wait outside.
Food was sitting in plastic bags on top of one of the tables. So, when I was served about 10 minutes later, the server grabbed a plastic bag off the table. The chicken was sweaty and looked soggy in spots. The vegetables were lukewarm. Perhaps, it’s better to order in the parking lot and wait.
… moreFood was sitting in plastic bags on top of one of the tables. So, when I was served about 10 minutes later, the server grabbed a plastic bag off the table. The chicken was sweaty and looked soggy in spots. The vegetables were lukewarm. Perhaps, it’s better to order in the parking lot and wait.
Daniel Jeong
Wow definitely one of the best fried chicken i have had that doesn’t have any special sauce or anything… Their skin is so so darn well cooked and I can’t really explain. Their chicken is not as juicy as I thought but def not dry at all. Service was amazing we went on a Sat morning they only did takeout only so we just ate outside. Worth coming here if u have layover in ATL or visiting!!
… moreDaija D
You wouldn’t believe what this is…
this is baked fish off the Thursdays special menu. I thought I was weak because I couldn’t cut through it, so I got my boyfriend to try. he couldn’t cut through it either. We literally had to rip it with our hands. it’s clear that this is frozen fish that they thawed & heated up for a few minutes. not cooked at all. he got the fried fish, which was underwhelming. you can get better fried fish at any wing spot. we both got collard greens and Mac n cheese. Both were subpar at best.
The short of it: don’t waste your time or money. the food isn’t great.
… morethis is baked fish off the Thursdays special menu. I thought I was weak because I couldn’t cut through it, so I got my boyfriend to try. he couldn’t cut through it either. We literally had to rip it with our hands. it’s clear that this is frozen fish that they thawed & heated up for a few minutes. not cooked at all. he got the fried fish, which was underwhelming. you can get better fried fish at any wing spot. we both got collard greens and Mac n cheese. Both were subpar at best.
The short of it: don’t waste your time or money. the food isn’t great.
Charlotte Green
Food was good. I got the pork chops dinner with Mac and cheese and collard greens. Mac and cheese wasn’t bad but wasn’t good. Collard greens was great as well as pork chops. Wait time was long as we called our order in but waited over 40 minutes for our food. You had to wait outside for your order. It was hot. First time eating here.
… moreRodney Poole
Way overpriced and small portions. I try to support black business but it’s hard when they treat you like shit and then overcharge you for a little bitty portion of food. The menu picture is double what you actually are served. So disappointed. Please do better Busy Bee. If not your days in business may not be many.
… moreSarah Elizabeth
We were so excited to try Busy Bee but unfortunately our experience was deeply disappointing. We waited 1 hour and 20 minutes for our food — just one plate and two extra sides — while we watched at least 10 other people come and go with their orders. When our food finally arrived, it was cold and extremely salty.
The service was confusing: polite at moments but also sharp and borderline rude. Our drink was forgotten and took another 6 minutes to get, which felt careless given how long we’d already been waiting. When we arrived, we were told to scan a QR code and had the option to order through the website or with the staff member directly. We chose the website and still left a tip, even though all she did was hand us the bag.
The inside of the restaurant is closed so you have to wait outside or in your car — which would be fine if the food was prompt and warm. Sadly, it wasn’t.
If you’re thinking what I’m thinking — maybe you’re right. Watching so many others served ahead of us for no clear reason left us wondering if there was something more behind it. It’s sad that in 2025, we can still feel so far behind when it comes to how we treat each other.
We left feeling like we paid good money just to be treated poorly. So much excitement and money wasted — it honestly felt like we paid to be bullied.
I hope this feedback helps them do better, but I can’t recommend Busy Bee based on our experience.
… moreThe service was confusing: polite at moments but also sharp and borderline rude. Our drink was forgotten and took another 6 minutes to get, which felt careless given how long we’d already been waiting. When we arrived, we were told to scan a QR code and had the option to order through the website or with the staff member directly. We chose the website and still left a tip, even though all she did was hand us the bag.
The inside of the restaurant is closed so you have to wait outside or in your car — which would be fine if the food was prompt and warm. Sadly, it wasn’t.
If you’re thinking what I’m thinking — maybe you’re right. Watching so many others served ahead of us for no clear reason left us wondering if there was something more behind it. It’s sad that in 2025, we can still feel so far behind when it comes to how we treat each other.
We left feeling like we paid good money just to be treated poorly. So much excitement and money wasted — it honestly felt like we paid to be bullied.
I hope this feedback helps them do better, but I can’t recommend Busy Bee based on our experience.