Atlanta’s Busy Bee Cafe Recognized As James Beard ‘Classic’

Photo credit: Busy Bee Cafe

A soul food restaurant in Atlanta has gotten one of the most prestigious honors in the culinary arts: Busy Bee Cafe has been named one of “America’s Classics,” by the James Beard Foundation.

The designation means the restaurant is one that is “Distinguished by [its] timeless appeal” and serves “quality food that reflects the character of their communities,” it says on the foundation’s website.
 
One of the best soul food eateries in Atlanta, Busy Bee is a black-owned establishment that has served the Atlanta University Center students and faculties for decades.
 
Busy Bee will get a James Beard Foundation Award and be designated as one of “America’s Classics.“ And that’s exactly what’s on the menu at Busy Bee, which is currently operating as a takeout restaurant due to COVID.

What Are Busy Bee’s Hours Of Operation?

Here are Busy Bee’s restaurant hours:

  • MONDAYS: 11AM – 7PM
  • TUESDAYS: 11AM – 7PM
  • WEDNESDAYS: 11AM – 7PM
  • THURSDAYS: 11AM – 7PM
  • FRIDAYS: 11AM – 7PM
  • SATURDAYS: 11AM – 7PM
  • SUNDAYS: 11AM – 7PM
The James Beard Foundation annually recognizes the nation’s top restaurants and chefs.
 
The 2022 Restaurant and Chef Awards Ceremony will take place in Chicago, on Monday, June 13. 
CJ Johnson: CJ is a longtime Atlantan who has written a book about Atlanta's food scene. He has also fallen in love with the city's music and sports scenes. He writes about Food, Restaurants, Travel, Sports and Atlanta Culture. Check out the book. https://amzn.to/3RPmbZM