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  Doraville, Georgia, is an ethnically diverse northeastern suburb of Atlanta. Well-known locally for its widespread MARTA mass transit system, the Doraville area is easy to explore and provides a quick link to the city. If you find yourself in Doraville looking for a great breakfast spot, several nearby restaurants won't disappoint.
  
  

Southern Skillet

• The Southern Skillet, a traditional Southern-style country restaurant, specializes in preparing all the local Georgia favorites from scratch. Famous for its heaping portions, the breakfast menu features such classics as biscuits and gravy, grits, corned beef hash, made-to-order omelets and pancakes topped with Georgia pecans. The menu also includes some even heartier lunch and dinner fare, but make plans to arrive early, as the restaurant closes in the early afternoon on most days. Southern Skillet is located just over a mile and a half west of Doraville in Chamblee, Georgia.
  
  Southern Skillet
  
  5438 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
  
  Chamblee, GA 30341
  
  770-817-1990
  
  

J. R.'s Log House Restaurant

• Though primarily a pit BBQ joint, J. R.'s Log House Restaurant opens early every morning to start its regulars' days off right with breakfast fare including country eggs Benedict, oversize hotcakes and made-to-order breakfast sandwiches. Diners who wish to taste the house specialty can even get sliced BBQ pork or beef with their breakfast platters. The establishment is also open for lunch and dinner, and it offers a full catering menu. J. R.'s Log House Restaurant is located just over five miles northeast of Doraville in Norcross, Georgia.
  
  J. R.'s Log House Restaurant
  
  6601 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
  
  Norcross, GA 30092
  
  770-449-6426
  
  jrsloghouse.com
  
  

Flying Biscuit

• The Flying Biscuit, a hugely popular Atlanta-area breakfast spot, serves its full breakfast and brunch menu from open until close. Inventive, gourmet breakfast plates include organic oatmeal pancakes, fresh peach compote, homemade chicken sausage and the cafe's namesake biscuits. The rest of the menu includes an equally creative array of salads, sandwiches, dinners and desserts. Flying Biscuit is located just over eight miles west of Doraville in Sandy Springs, Georgia.
  
  Flying Biscuit
  
  5975 Roswell Rd.
  
  Suite G-25
  
  Atlanta, GA 30328
  
  404-252-1182
  
  flyingbiscuit.com