Johnny's World Famous Chicken & Waffles

"Celebrity: Karlie Redd and Ne-Yo Open until 11pm (and 1am on Friday and Saturdays), we can lean on Johnny’s in College Park for a good meal and a good time after a late flight when everything else near the airport is closed. With loud hip-hop tunes on the speakers and strong cocktails like their three-rum Brunch Punch, there’s always a group here celebrating something. Just ignore the “Best Mac & Cheese” and “World Famous Chicken” superlatives touted on the menu since the all-day brunch spot doesn’t quite clear that bar. But we acknowledge soul food combos like crispy fried chicken and flavored waffles or seasoned seafood and grits are above average. The barebones diner doesn’t give off celebrity hang, but you’ll probably catch an occasional reality star sighting, and specifically Karlie Redd, who co-owns the spot with Ne-Yo." - nina reeder, juli horsford, demarco williams

"Open until 11pm (and 1am on Friday and Saturdays), we can lean on Johnny’s in College Park for a good meal and a good time after a late flight when everything else near the airport is closed. With loud hip-hop tunes on the speakers and strong cocktails like their three-rum Brunch Punch, there’s always a group here celebrating something. Just ignore the “Best Mac & Cheese” and “World Famous Chicken” superlatives touted on the menu since the all-day brunch spot doesn’t quite clear that bar. But we acknowledge soul food combos like crispy fried chicken and flavored waffles or seasoned seafood and grits are above average. The barebones diner doesn’t give off celebrity hang, but you’ll probably catch an occasional reality star sighting, and specifically Karlie Redd, who co-owns the spot with Ne-Yo." - Nina Reeder

"A second location of College Park brunch restaurant Johnny’s Chicken and Waffles is taking over the former the Federal space in Midtown. The restaurant is backed by reality TV star Karlie Redd, singer-songwriter Ne-Yo, and chef Crystal Smith." - Beth McKibben

"Johnny’s Chicken and Waffles is one of the rapidly growing all-day brunch establishments in Atlanta." - Beth McKibben

"This almost all-day breakfast restaurant closes for a handful of hours each day, but aside from that serves its signature dish (read the sign) for hungry people nearly around the clock. It’s owned by a trio of celebrities: hip-hop artist Karlie Redd (star of VH1’s “Love n’ Hip Hop” and Bounce TV’s “Saints & Sinners”), singer-songwriter Ne-Yo, and chef Crystal Smith. It’s an indulgent menu with customizable waffles that can come plain or in flavors like red velvet and a choice of poultry sections, like wings, tenders, breasts and thighs, and flavored plain, BBQ, lemon pepper or buffalo. Other dishes include teriyaki-glazed salmon or lamb chops, brioche French toast, and waffle sandwiches. Call to order takeout. Masks required." - Mike Jordan