September showed that Atlanta’s dining scene is thriving, with several new restaurants giving locals plenty of reasons to explore the city’s culinary offerings.
Restaurants That Opened in Atlanta in September
From French-inspired dining rooms to bold Mexican flavors and a beloved tapas bar landing on the Beltline, here are the restaurants that made their debut this month.
1. PJ’s Coffee
PJ’s Coffee opened its first location in Rome, Georgia, bringing their signature New Orleans-style coffee.
The New Orleans-based coffee brand is best known for its iced coffees, brewed daily using a cold-drip process. The Rome opening marks PJ’s Coffee’s second location in Georgia.
- When: September 3, 2025
- Where: 402 East 2nd Ave, Rome, GA 30161
2. White Windmill Bakery
White Windmill Bakery and Café opened its first location in Atlanta’s Uptown district. The French-Korean bakery celebrated its grand opening with free cookies, pastries, a coffee party, and live DJ entertainment.
Since 2000, White Windmill in Atlanta has combined French precision with bold Korean flavors, bringing its innovative menu to the Uptown neighborhood.
- When: September 6, 2025
- Where: 562 Main Street NE, Atlanta GA 30324
3. Brasserie Lundi
Brasserir Lundi opened inside The Peacherie, a three-stall food hall in Midtown. The restaurant is operated by Hospitality HQ, a Brooklyn-based group co-founded by Chef Akhtar Nawab.
The Peacherie will eventually feature three food stalls. Discourse Eatery and Ninja Way Express will open first, with a third food stall opening later. The French restaurant and bar offers indoor and outdoor seating for up to 130 guests. The brasserie serves French classics with modern twists in a light-filled dining room with large bay windows.
- When: September 10, 2025
- Where: 1375 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30309
4. Rreal Tacos
Rreal Tacos opened its new flagship restaurant along the Atlanta Beltline. The two-story space, formerly home to Dos Burros, is located in Midtown, next to Rina.
The flagship, Rreal Tacos’ 10th metro Atlanta location, features expansive indoor dining, a full bar, and elevated Beltline views, along with the bold Mexican street food flavors the brand is known for.
The Beltline flagship aims to deliver the full Rreal Tacos experience, combining the vibrant energy of the Beltline with the authentic Mexican flavors that have made the brand a local favorite.
- When: September 15, 2025
- Where: 699 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
These openings highlight Atlanta’s expanding culinary scene and the variety of flavors now available across the city.
