Awards & Press - Busy Bee Cafe – Historic Soul Food Restaurant in Atlanta, GA

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Awards & Recognition

2023, 2024, & 2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand Winner

2022 James Beard Awards Winner

2022 James Beard Foundation America's Classics Winner

2023 ACVB Hospitality Hall of Fame Inductee

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2023 atlanta hospitality hall of fame inductee

Atlanta Hospitality Hall of Fame recognizes The Busy Bee and owner tracy gates as an established, prominent Atlanta destination!

2022 James Beard award American Classics winner

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In The News

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

January 7, 2026Expansion of the Busy Bee Cafe offers lesson for the new year

Atlanta Business Chronicle

January 2, 2026Centennial Yards secures lease with historic Busy Bee Cafe

Atlanta Business Chronicle

December 31, 2025Busy Bee Cafe will open third location in Atlanta's Centennial Yards

Atlantic Station

April 17, 2025Atlantic Station Welcomes the Award-Winning Busy Bee Café

February 16, 2022Atlanta's Busy Bee Cafe Earns a James Beard Award

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

February 16, 2022Iconic Atlanta restaurant recognized with James Beard Award

February 16, 2022Busy Bee Cafe earns a James Beard Classics Award

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