Brunch and breakfast in Duluth, Georgia: Magnolia Cottage's brunch and high tea, Local On North, Maple Street Biscuit, bakeries and coffee shops downtown.

Last checked Oct. 6, 2026. Every restaurant below is listed in the Downtown Duluth directory run by the city’s Downtown Development Authority, and hours come from each restaurant’s own website where it publishes them. We do not rank restaurants or list prices.

Downtown Duluth’s breakfast and brunch places cluster on Main Street and in Parsons Alley, the courtyard of shops and restaurants at 3530 W. Lawrenceville St. Parking is free; the Downtown Duluth parking map shows more than 1,400 public spaces, including the Parsons Alley lots and the deck under the Courtyard Marriott.

Brunch in Duluth at a glance

  • Magnolia Cottage, 2987 Main St., 770-476-2202: brunch and tea, Wednesday to Sunday
  • Local On North, 3085 Main St., Suite 530, 770-417-8877: brunch and dinner
  • Maple Street Biscuit Company, Parsons Alley, 678-404-5625: breakfast and lunch
  • Coffee and pastries: Land of a Thousand Hills, Ginkgo Bakery, Break Coffee Roasters, The Cream

Brunch

Magnolia Cottage, 2987 Main St., 770-476-2202. A cottage-style extension of the historic Payne-Corley House serving coffee and brunch, according to the Downtown Duluth directory. It is open Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and closed Mondays and Tuesdays; reservations are recommended and walk-ins welcome, according to its website, which posts its lunch, tea and group menus. Its high tea is served daily by reservation only, booked at least 24 hours ahead with a deposit.

Local On North, 3085 Main St., Suite 530, 770-417-8877. A restaurant with a menu of locally inspired dishes, for “a casual brunch or a delightful dinner,” as the Downtown Duluth directory puts it. It shares the 3085 Main St. address with Good Word Brewing. Check its website for brunch days and hours.

Maple Street Biscuit Company, 3550 W. Lawrenceville St., Suite 210, 678-404-5625. Scratch-made breakfast and lunch in Parsons Alley, according to the Downtown Duluth directory. maplestreetbiscuits.com

Family Restaurant, 3175 Buford Hwy., 770-476-4427. Homemade Southern cooking, with online ordering on its website.

Bakeries and cafes

  • Ginkgo Bakery and Cafe, 3550 W. Lawrenceville St., Suite 340, 678-404-7591: fresh pastries and coffee in Parsons Alley. ginkgobakery.com
  • The Cream, 3465 Duluth Hwy., Suite 1B, 470-755-6545: a Korean bakery and eatery. thecreambakery.com
  • Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee, 3176 Main St., Suite 200: coffee sourced from Rwandan farmers, baked goods, gelato, food, wine and beer, with indoor and outdoor seating. Open 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, according to its website.
  • Break Coffee Roasters, 3122 Hill St.: pour-overs and espresso from its own roasts. breakroasters.com

Something sweet after

  • Crave Pie Studio, 3107 Main St., 678-485-7198: pies, including its Chocolate Chess. cravepie.com
  • The Chocolaterie, 3099 Main St., 678-585-3338: chocolates made in the oldest building on Main Street. thechocolaterie.com
  • Butter and Cream, 3132 Hill St., Suite 200B, 770-910-7025: small-batch ice cream. butterandcream.com

On the weekend

Pair brunch with the Duluth Farmers and Artisan Market, held on the Town Green on the first and third Sundays of the month, 2 to 5 p.m., from March to May and September to November, according to the city’s events page. The Town Green fountain runs from 10 a.m. on weekends in warm months, according to the city.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I get brunch in downtown Duluth, Georgia? Magnolia Cottage and Local On North on Main Street, and Maple Street Biscuit Company in Parsons Alley.

Where can I have afternoon tea in Duluth? Magnolia Cottage, 2987 Main St., by reservation at least 24 hours ahead.

Is Magnolia Cottage open on Mondays? No. It is open Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

What coffee shops in Duluth open early? Land of a Thousand Hills, 3176 Main St., opens at 7:30 a.m. on weekdays.

What this means for you

  • Magnolia Cottage closes at 2:30 p.m.; plan an early brunch there.
  • Holiday brunches (Easter, Mother’s Day) are announced by each restaurant; we add them to our Easter and Mother’s Day pages when they are.
  • Park in the Parsons Alley lots or the hotel deck; both are free.

Related: date night in Duluth, a guide to downtown Duluth and restaurant inspections.