Brunch So Hard | Illegal Food Atlanta Review Tuesday 18 October, 2016
You all should know my favorite meal is brunch! I think most women after the age of 25 enjoy a great brunch experience, especially here in Atlanta and I am so happy I found a new spot at Illegal Food Atlanta. I actually discovered them on Instagram a while back and knew I wanted to dine with them soon.
They were also at the Atlanta 1st Annual Mac and Cheese Fest and they won the title for the best Mac & Cheese from all the vendors. I was there when they won and it was a precursor on what to expect as I came to Illegal Food Atlanta the next day to try out there brunch menu!
So why is it called Illegal Food? I assumed originally is because their food is so good it should be illegal! I also came to my own conclusions that they have a very unique menu (as I saw on Instagram first) and their food combos are amazing but seems to be “illegal” to put certain items together. For example Krispy Kreme donuts as your burger bun…you wanna tell me how that is legal??? Tell you more about that later.
Cute interior dining space at Illegal Food Atlanta
Mimosas are $4 daily Cheers
What’s a brunch without mimosas? I will tell you a very sad excuse for lunch is what it is! Well no sadness here as I was served this beautiful mimosa drink to start off my meal. Oh and the good news about the mimosas here is that its $4 daily! I know Sunday mimosas are a bruncher ritual but hey any day of the week at this price without it being happy hour sounds good to me. I definitely order more than one round of these!
Shrimp & Queso Grits w/Piquant Sauce
Can we talk about this dish here? No I have to, as this Shrimp and Queso Grits were my appetizer and I learned now how they got the name Illegal Food. I wanted to slap somebody, anybody for this deliciousness! I have eaten the finest shrimp and grits in Louisiana, and I am about to say something kind illegally offensive but dare I say this was better than any Cajun S&G I ever had! You can lock me up and throw away the key if you try this and say I am lying…but I am not. My friend and I shared this as it is huge – and we were fighting over the last bit of food. The shrimp was huge and juicy, they had just the right spices and I dont know if it was the queso that made the grits so fluffy and mouthwatering – but it was just the best.
There is a catch though, as this is not on their daily brunch menu. This is on their specialty of the day menu – so hopefully you come to brunch and they serve this. Or maybe demand it be on the menu and I cross my fingers they can make this a weekly brunch menu option to stay! It’s that good!
ODB -Krispy Kreme Donut Bun, American Cheese House Bacon, Over Easy Egg, Maple Mayo and Home Fries
This is the meal that I saw on Instagram and knew I had to come here for a meal to try it! This is called the ODB – which is the Krispy Kreme donut bun burger I was tell you about earlier. I’ve only seen stuff like this on crazy Food Network specials but now I see it is a real thing – well at least at Illegal Food Atlanta. At Illegal Food Atlanta they specialize in the #NotJustBurgersand this ODB is one of their highlight meals of that. This is definitely brunchable (made up the word – yup) as its a burger but there is an over easy egg in it too! Crazy combo I know of donuts, burgers and egg and bacon but it was amazing. Especially hot!
This is sinfully good! I would definitely come back for this meal and introduce some more of my brunch date friends to try it with me. I love a meal that is an experience and the ODB is definitely one (and social media worthy).
Patty Melt – Caramelized Onion, American Cheese, Special Sauce on Marble Rye with Home Fries
Chicken and Waffles – Three Whole Southern Friend Wings, Black Pepper Maple-Bourbon Sorghum Butter, House Made Hot Sauce served with Buttermilk Pecan Waffles
I had to get the chicken and waffles as well. I love Chicken and Waffles for brunch, I don’t know why but I do. I think because its the perfect brunch combo of your breakfast waffles or your lunch/dinner chicken. Illegal Foods did it again with their version and even have their own homemade hot sauce that is served in a cute plastic shooter to inject or drizzle as you see fit!
My friend Sas and I enjoy brunch at Illegal Food. You can opt to eat at the open window sill.
As you can see on my face I had a really great time enjoying the flavors of Illegal Food Atlanta. Brunch was absolutely amazing. I want to definitely make this my new home, for brunch and beyond. I need to come back for dinner too. I want to also put, when eating at a location as much as I love to rave over the food, I love a great genuine experience. The servers were personable and gave some amazing recommendations. The bartender went out of her way to greet me and my friend so kind and to ask me how did I like the mimosa? The owner Laurie is absolutely amazing! You can tell she loves what she does, picks the right people and really cares about every aspect of her restaurant and brand. Even the ambiance of Illegal Food was great, I felt at home. You know how in the show “Cheers” and the theme song was like “where everyone knows your name”? I felt like I can come here often and know everyone there by name and be comfortable here with my food and service. That is how wonderful this place is. Location in there thriving area of Virginia Highlands area of Atlanta, I am giving my highest recommendations to try this place out.
Seriously it should be illegal on how good this food is, but it isn’t it just taste that way. It’s so good it taste like you got away with a crime!
ILLEGAL FOOD ATLANTA location | 1044 Greenwood Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
Learn more about Illegal Food Atlanta here illegalfoodatlanta.com @illegalfoodatl #ILLEGALFOODATL #NOTJUSTBURGERS
Have you ever had a brunch that was almost borderline as illegal as this?
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You are making me hungry! Chicken and waffles is a favorite of mine and these look so good. I will have to visit Illegal Food next time I am in Atlanta.
That donut hamburger looks like a heart attack waiting to happen AKA absolutely freaking delicious. It is clogging my arteries just looking at it but that doesn’t make me want it any less!
It sounds like an amazing place from the way you described it! It’s sinful as well, maybe that’s why they named the restaurant Illegal Food! That burger with the KK donuts for buns sounds awesome!
That brunch looks likes a Total bucket list must have that donut sandwich at least once before I die food item! Omg sometimes decadence is a necessary evil. Your pics are mouthwateringly DELISH
I visit Atlanta a lot so will add this as a place to definitely visit. I love brunch too and the shrimp with queso & grits looks like what I would order.
OMG!!! This place is officially on my food bucket list!! Next time I am in Atlanta I am so there!! I was drooling just looking at the photos and reading your descriptions! Everything just sounds so amazing – especially that ODB!! Sounds so crazy it must be heavenly lol.
I love brunch food! Breakfast, lunch, drinks- all rolled into one and l can indulge. This place looks fabulous and the mimosas look yum! I would love it 🙂
The food looks so good! I don’t know how I haven’t been yet! Atlanta has so many great places to eat. My friend and her husband went there and had the Krispy Kreme burger and loved it! They even tried to replicate it at home lol!
OMG, the food looks delish! The mimosas jumped out at me!, lol… This is what you call a full-fledged brunch. The plates of food are just sinful looking. I will add this to my place of visiting when I’m in Atl. Thanks for sharing!
Adding this to my list of brunch spots to visit in ATL. If you ever come to Baltimore, I’ve got a few suggestions: Granny’s, Teavolve and Home Maid. Thank me later!
Kiwi, sounds like you had a great experience! What did you take to-go? I’d have to try the shrimp and grits. I’m from Louisiana, and if it’s better than what you’ve had there, those folks are from Louisiana. 🙂 Did you eat the ODB?
You all should know my favorite meal is brunch! I think most women after the age of 25 enjoy a great brunch experience, especially here in Atlanta and I am so happy I found a new spot at Illegal Food Atlanta. I actually discovered them on Instagram a while back and knew I wanted to dine with them soon. 
As you can see on my face I had a really great time enjoying the flavors of Illegal Food Atlanta. Brunch was absolutely amazing. I want to definitely make this my new home, for brunch and beyond. I need to come back for dinner too. I want to also put, when eating at a location as much as I love to rave over the food, I love a great genuine experience. The servers were personable and gave some amazing recommendations. The bartender went out of her way to greet me and my friend so kind and to ask me how did I like the mimosa? The owner Laurie is absolutely amazing! You can tell she loves what she does, picks the right people and really cares about every aspect of her restaurant and brand. Even the ambiance of Illegal Food was great, I felt at home. You know how in the show “Cheers” and the theme song was like “where everyone knows your name”? I felt like I can come here often and know everyone there by name and be comfortable here with my food and service. That is how wonderful this place is. Location in there thriving area of Virginia Highlands area of Atlanta, I am giving my highest recommendations to try this place out. 
Now THAT’S how you brunch! I LOVE Illegal Food. I brunch their like a boss when I go there.
I am such a breakfast person and your post made me drool! I would so visit there if I was local
All that food looks so good. I am a sucker for some shrimp and grits!
Love the fun name of this spot almost as much as I love the idea of a breakfast sandwich on a donut bun. That sounds incredible!
You are making me hungry! Chicken and waffles is a favorite of mine and these look so good. I will have to visit Illegal Food next time I am in Atlanta.
Their food really does look amazing. I’d love to try their ODB. What a cool combo!
My husband would love the don’t hamburger – the food looks like so much fun!!
That donut hamburger looks like a heart attack waiting to happen AKA absolutely freaking delicious. It is clogging my arteries just looking at it but that doesn’t make me want it any less!
Their menu sounds so much fun! I would love to have that chicken and waffle! You are making me hungry with all these food! Yum!
It sounds like an amazing place from the way you described it! It’s sinful as well, maybe that’s why they named the restaurant Illegal Food! That burger with the KK donuts for buns sounds awesome!
That brunch looks likes a Total bucket list must have that donut sandwich at least once before I die food item! Omg sometimes decadence is a necessary evil. Your pics are mouthwateringly DELISH
This look like a pregnant woman’s dream. I am going this weekend! Love that your blog is local to me.
Their foods was really amazing! Looks like I want to go there
Yum. How have I lived here for 7 years and never heard of this place? Gotta go by!
This looks AMAZING!! When we go to ATL I will have to find this place! Thanks for sharing!
I visit Atlanta a lot so will add this as a place to definitely visit. I love brunch too and the shrimp with queso & grits looks like what I would order.
This looks like a great restaurant. The food looks so delicious. I would love to give it a try.
THis is on my bucket list for my next trip to Atlanta. The chicken and waffles are right up my alley!
I cannot believe how awesome that sandwich looks! Who would have thought a glazed donut would make a great sandwich base?!
I love brunch spots like this! Your food looks amazing!
Now those are some delicious looking brunch meals! I know my daughter would love to try that donut bun burger, what a unique meal option!
OMG!!! This place is officially on my food bucket list!! Next time I am in Atlanta I am so there!! I was drooling just looking at the photos and reading your descriptions! Everything just sounds so amazing – especially that ODB!! Sounds so crazy it must be heavenly lol.
All of this does sound so delicious! I would love to try those donuts as buns. That sounds heavenly.
You had me at brunch. I am such a breakfast girl and these meals look delicious!
yum this looks so good! I love breakfast, brunch, anything with eggs! 😀
I love that they took so many delicious risks with their menu. Those waffles look so good that they are making my mouth water.
Everything you guys had looks so good, and that donut burger bun? YAS! The venue looks really great too. I love their logo and decor. So nice.
This place looks absolutely heavenly! Everything on the menu sounds delicious! I would definitely stop by this place and eat everything :)2
Ooooo this restaurant sounds delicious!!!! Brunch is my favorite meal of the day so I will have to try this place out!
These photos got me salivatin’ too early in the morning, lol. I’m pinning this post as a reminder to check out Illegal Food whenever I’m in ATL.
I love brunch food! Breakfast, lunch, drinks- all rolled into one and l can indulge. This place looks fabulous and the mimosas look yum! I would love it 🙂
The food looks so good! I don’t know how I haven’t been yet! Atlanta has so many great places to eat. My friend and her husband went there and had the Krispy Kreme burger and loved it! They even tried to replicate it at home lol!
OMG, the food looks delish! The mimosas jumped out at me!, lol… This is what you call a full-fledged brunch. The plates of food are just sinful looking. I will add this to my place of visiting when I’m in Atl. Thanks for sharing!
You always find the best places to eat. Everything looks so good, especially, the chicken and waffles and the mimosas. $4!!! Yasssss!!!
Looks like that was a tasty and fun experience. The Shrimp & Queso Grits w/Piquant Sauce had my mouth watering!
The food looks so so good, my mouth was watering at that doughnut!
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I’m writing this comment before my morning breakfast. Wow, the pictures really left my mouth watering.
Adding this to my list of brunch spots to visit in ATL. If you ever come to Baltimore, I’ve got a few suggestions: Granny’s, Teavolve and Home Maid. Thank me later!
Kiwi, sounds like you had a great experience! What did you take to-go? I’d have to try the shrimp and grits. I’m from Louisiana, and if it’s better than what you’ve had there, those folks are from Louisiana. 🙂 Did you eat the ODB?