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Ecco Midtown is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in Atlanta.

1. Ecco Midtown

9.2
40 7th St NE, Atlanta, GA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Midtown · 137 tips and reviews

Kevin D.Kevin Decker: So far fried goat cheese is my favorite & can't wait to try the pizza

Chris K.Chris Kelner: Get the goat cheese balls. Their charcuterie is really good. Extensive wine list.

Anne R.Anne R: Love the choices for the wine and cheese board! That plus mussels in both was perfect. Best thing: amazing service and allergy-friendly!

Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in Atlanta.

2. Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q

9.3
1238 Dekalb Ave NE (at Elmira Pl NE), Atlanta, GA
BBQ Joint · Candler Park · 404 tips and reviews

Jeff A.Jeff Allen: Awesome BBQ goodness. Be sure to try Brisket, Mac and Cheese along with a Frito Chili Pie.

AFAR MediaAFAR Media: The Little Five Points favorite serves up Texas-style faves like pulled pork and Flintstones-sized ribs. The sides are equally tasty, especially the mac and cheese, tater tots, and Brunswick stew. Read more.

Ejaazi Z.Ejaazi Zahir: Excellent! The mac & cheese was so good, the coleslaw was fresh and deli-like and the chicken and brisket was delicious!

OK Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in Atlanta.

3. OK Cafe

8.6
1284 W Paces Ferry Rd NW (at Northside Pkwy NW), Atlanta, GA
Diner · West Paces Ferry · 143 tips and reviews

Amber S.Amber Senter: The mac n cheese is fantastic!

Vic B.Vic Brady: 3 cheese mac&cheese is to die for!!!!

Ally S.Ally Stevens: Fried cheddar cheese grits are amazing. Warm, cheesy gritty goodness....

The Vortex Bar & Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in Atlanta.

4. The Vortex Bar & Grill

8.6
878 Peachtree St NE (btwn 7th & 8th St NE), Atlanta, GA
Bar · Midtown · 329 tips and reviews

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: Funky atmosphere, loud music, enormous selection of bottled beers and some of the best and biggest burgers in town. Black bean soup and home-style pimento cheese are excellent, too. Read more.

Daire A.Daire Anthony: The whiskey pimento cheese is to die for

Occupy My Family A.Occupy My Family Atlanta: One of the best burgers you can get in Atlanta! Try it with Southern favorite pimento cheese.

Fat Matt's Rib Shack is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in Atlanta.

5. Fat Matt's Rib Shack

9.0
1811 Piedmont Ave NE (at Montgomery Ferry Dr NE), Atlanta, GA
BBQ Joint · Morningside - Lenox Park · 211 tips and reviews

Jannina I.Jannina Iglehart: Amazing food! Try the beans, Mac and cheese and ribs!!!

Charles T.Charles Tabangcora: Great ribs. The potato salad and Mac and cheese I think are the best sides. Very cool atmosphere. These guys stay open til the last minute. So you can walk in a few minutes before close and still eat.

Michelle K.Michelle Kacer: The long line went really fast!! Pulled pork is a little spicy and really delicious! The Mac and cheese and potato salad also very delicious sides!!

Mary Mac's Tea Room is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in Atlanta.

6. Mary Mac's Tea Room

8.7
224 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Southern Food Restaurant · Midtown · 302 tips and reviews

Umika P.Umika P: Yummy selection of Southern food. For vegetarians, you can always order the Vegetable Platter which allows you to choose from a variety of sides like mac and cheese and okra!

favthingsatlfavthingsatl: 1st time visitors get a comp pot likker. Mac + Cheese, tomatoe pie and the chicken and dumplings are a MUST! Come hungry bc they don't skimp on the portions.

DeepDeep: Try the Fried Catfish Fillets - With Mac & Cheese and Sweet Potato Souffle. So good and juicy...never had catfish until now. #yum

West Egg Café is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in Atlanta.

7. West Egg Café

8.7
1100 Howell Mill Rd NW (at Brady Ave), Atlanta, GA
Breakfast Spot · 255 tips and reviews

Kammy k.Kammy kam: Hands down the BEST breakfast spot in ATL!!..you can not go wrong with any item from the menu!..my fav?????....pimento cheese grits---yummy!!..additionally please try the red velvet cupcake!!

Darcy R.Darcy Rice Millard: The pimento Mac and cheese is out of this world amazing. Get it.

SuprachibbySuprachibby: Never had a bad meal here. Very busy for brunch. Worth the wait. Love anything with pimento cheese (omelet, grits). The best bacon! Charming atmosphere, great service and affordable.

Highland Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in Atlanta.

8. Highland Bakery

8.7
655 Highland Ave NE (at Sampson St NE), Atlanta, GA
Bakery · Old Fourth Ward · 228 tips and reviews

Joel C.Joel Corpus: The only place I carb out in Atlanta! Top items are the Peanut Butter French Toast, Sweet Potato Biscuits, Jalapeno Cheddar Foccicia Bread and the Fried Chicken Benedict. Uh-mazing!

Kisha KindKisha Kind: I love the cheese focaccia bread here is amazing.....YUM! www.yumzup.com

Rory G.Rory Gagan: The Pimento Cheese sammich is my favorite here. They also have the special small cubed ice which is delicious with a Coke.

Seven Lamps is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in Atlanta.

9. Seven Lamps

8.3
3400 Around Lenox Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · Lenox · 72 tips and reviews

Katie D.Katie Davis: The spinach cheese crepes are amazing!!!!! Highly recommend checking this place out. Nothing like it in Buckhead - you used to have to go to Midtown, Westside, etc. for a restaurant scene like this

Katherine M.Katherine M.: Crispy cheese sammich on the lunch menu melts in your mouth.

Julia C.Julia C.: Everything is amazing - cocktails, service, cheese plate, oysters, swordfish, shrimp, grits, all of it.

Poor Calvin's is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in Atlanta.

10. Poor Calvin's

8.9
510 Piedmont Ave NE (Renaissance Pkwy. NE), Atlanta, GA
Asian Restaurant · SoNo · 79 tips and reviews

Christopher B.Christopher Brown: Had the duck spring rolls, the lobster Mac and cheese with fried chicken and the red curry between two of us and all were excellent.

Samantha J.Samantha Jose: get the lobster mac n cheese & the spicy tom yum soup!

Bristie S.Bristie S: Try the Chicken coconut soup, lobster mac, crispy beef and Honolulu pineapple fried rice.

La Parrilla Mexican Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in Atlanta.

11. La Parrilla Mexican Restaurant

8.8
1801 Howell Mill Road Northwest, Atlanta, GA
Mexican Restaurant · Berkeley Park · 116 tips and reviews

Òkéstrà Ò.Òkéstrà Òkéstrà: Super Burritos is the way to go, be sure to beg for extra cheese.

Carl R.Carl Roberts: Queso fundido with soft corn tortillas is fantastic!

Sharina R.Sharina Richardson: Very good cheese dip with meat. The margaritas are amazing and so are th quesadillas!!

Sun in My Belly is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in Atlanta.

12. Sun in My Belly

9.1
2161 College Ave NE (at Murray Hill Ave NE), Atlanta, GA
Breakfast Spot · Kirkwood · 119 tips and reviews

Robert O.Robert Occhialini: The French Toast is an amazing combination of fruit, ricotta and challah.

CaseyCasey: Try the Kirkwood Breakfast - Tried something new... softly scrambled eggs with herb Boursin cheese, honey glazed bacon and buttermilk biscuit with jam and butter.

Christine B.Christine B: The PBLT is a must. Fried green tomatoes and pimento cheese make the best combo.

Grindhouse Killer Burgers is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in Atlanta.

13. Grindhouse Killer Burgers

8.9
1842 Piedmont Ave NE (at Wimbledon Rd NE), Atlanta, GA
Burger Joint · Piedmont Heights · 197 tips and reviews

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: The Apache-style burger at Grindhouse Killer Burgers is a freshly ground hamburger patty (two of them, if you want) is topped with roasted Hatch green chilies, pepper jack cheese and grilled onions. Read more.

Sean B.Sean B.: Awesome double burger with cheese, bacon, and vidalia onion. The shakes are AMAZING.

Jeff P.Jeff Patterson: Chocolate malt , pimento cheese , pica de Gallo are all very good.

Taqueria del Sol is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in Atlanta.

14. Taqueria del Sol

8.1
1200 Howell Mill Rd NW (at Huff Road NW), Atlanta, GA
Taco Restaurant · Northwest Atlanta · 129 tips and reviews

David B.David Berry: The fried chicken tacos are amazing! The guac & queso for the chips make the wait well worth it. And the sweet tea was very good too.

Heather R.Heather R: I love this place. (but I have to be in the mood to wait in line). Cheese dip is yummy and spicy. Love the memphis tacos and margs!! The view of the skyline is also nice

G J.G J: Best cheese dip, goes perfect with the Texas Margaritas. If you prefer corn tortillas, you can substitute on any taco.

Bone Garden Cantina is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in Atlanta.

15. Bone Garden Cantina

8.9
1425 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA
Mexican Restaurant · Northwest Atlanta · 160 tips and reviews

Terry V.Terry Vaughn: Get the cheese dip. It is incredible.

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: It's good that there's a Mexican/Texican place with a variety of breakfast items. The yucca fries are seriously addictive and served with spicy queso dip. Also check out the margarita.

Emma R.Emma R: Great queso and friendly staff.