Diners in Metro Atlanta have bid farewell to several dining destinations this month. The closures include Mexican restaurants, sandwich shops, seafood restaurants, and a bakery and coffee shop.
Restaurants in Metro Atlanta That Closed This Month
Several restaurants have closed their doors permanently in Metro Atlanta in September 2026. Some of the names include Birria El Gordo, Humble Mumble, and more. Here’s a look at what closed in the area.
Birria El Gordo
Birria El Gordo was a Mexican restaurant in Marietta that closed its doors earlier this month. The restaurant cited rising operating costs as a reason for the closure. The closure ended the restaurant’s more than six-year run in Marietta.
Birria El Gordo thanked the community in the post announcing its closure. The team posted, “After 6½ incredible years, it’s time for us to say goodbye.”
It was a family-operated restaurant that was popular in the neighborhood. More about the restaurant’s closure is available here.
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Closing Date: September 3
O’Charley’s
O’Charley’s was a popular casual dining restaurant and bar chain that permanently closed its locations in Stockbridge and Canton. The closures followed corporate decisions and an assignment for the benefit of creditors.
On its website, the restaurant chain thanks its customers for their years of support. It reads, “Thank you for your patronage and support over the years. O’Charley’s entered into an Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors on September 14.”
O’Charley’s served classic Southern-inspired comfort food and casual American fare. Its popular food items included chicken tenders, cedar plank salmon, bayou shrimp pasta, and more.
Closing Date: September 9
Humble Mumble
Humble Mumble was a Black-owned sandwich shop in Midtown Atlanta. It was located inside the Collective Food Hall at Coda Tech Square. It closed permanently this month, bringing the end to a beloved sandwich spot for locals.
In the post announcing its closure, Humble Mumble wrote a simple “Peace and Love ATL” message. Customers commented on the post to share their reactions and wish the team well.
Humble Mumble was known for its creatively crafted comfort-food sandwiches featuring sustainable, in-house-cooked proteins. Its signature items included its meatloaf sandwiches, fresh roasted turkey stacks with mozzarella and cranberry relish, and local charcuterie options.
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Closing Date: September 14
Bon Ton
Bon Ton, a seafood restaurant in Midtown Atlanta, will close September 30. The closure brings the end of its nine-year journey in Midtown Atlanta. The restaurant did not share the reason behind the decision.
Bon Ton posted a farewell message on social media, thanking the community. It wrote, “Thousands of snow crab legs and a few questionable life choices later, you turned our neon-lit fever dream into a Midtown legend.”
Its seafood lineup and cocktail program make it a popular dining spot in the neighborhood. Learn more about Bon Ton’s upcoming closure.
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Closing Date: September 30
Pie Bar
Pie Bar is a bakery and coffee shop that is closing its Westside Market location this month. The bakery did not provide a reason for ending its Westside Market residency. However, it assured customers that it will work on a Thanksgiving pre-order option and pickup at the location.
Pie Bar announced the news on social media, where it thanked the community. The post reads, “At the end of September, we’ll be wrapping up our “residency” at Westside Market.”
Pie Bar also operates stores in Marietta Square and Woodstock, which will remain open. The brand specializes in sweet and savory pies, which are available by the slice or as whole pies. Read on about Pie Bar’s upcoming closure.
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Closing Date: September 30
With several closures announced or completed in September, Metro Atlanta’s restaurant landscape continues to see changes across different neighborhoods and concepts.
