Highlights
- Several restaurants closed down in Atlanta city and metro area in the past month.
- Some restaurants chose not to state the reason for closing, and others cited various reasons.
- Notably, two restaurants at The Brickworks in West Midtown closed down this month.
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Although January is the beginning of the year and is often the mark of new beginnings, it was the month of the unfortunate end of a few restaurants in Atlanta. The reasons for the closing of these restaurants are varied, but it’s enough to say Atlanta’s restaurant scene did face some losses this month.
Atlanta’s Restaurant Closings for January 2025
Here are the restaurants that were closed down in the month of January in the city of Atlanta and the surrounding metropolitan areas.
Culinary Dropout Quits At The Brickworks

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Culinary Dropout closed down its location at The Brickworks in West Midtown on January 15. The closure comes after a run of just over a year, as the restaurant was opened in November 2023. Culinary Dropout’s menu had a mixed set of offerings, which included items like assorted meats and cheeses, Detroit-style pizzas, sandwiches, steak, and more. They also offered weekend brunch and entertainment with live music.
As per reports, the reason for the closing of the restaurant was the difficulty in filling out the 12,000 square feet of space over two floors on a regular basis. The landlord instituted paid parking at the location, made it difficult to attract and retain customers.
Culinary Dropout does have another location in Atlanta at the moment, in Dunwoody. As per the official website, there are 13 Culinary Dropout locations across seven states in the US. The Cheesecake Factory had acquired Culinary Dropout from Sam Fox who had developed it.
Bruxie Fails In Atlanta Debut

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Bruxie, the chicken & waffle franchise, closed down its first store in Atlanta this month after less than a year of opening. The California-based restaurant franchise offered fried chicken tenders and fried chicken & waffle sandwiches.
Reports suggest that the closing of the restaurant did not come as a surprise, as it was expected atleast by a few. The location of the restaurant had limited visibility as it was on the ground floor of an apartment building and had a logo that was not quite readable. Being just introduced to the market, the chicken joint struggled due to these reasons, along with the challenging parking situation and the lack of a drive-thru. There was also considerable competition as the well-established Chick-fil-A and Zaxby’s were very close by.
Don Fausto’s Cocina Cubana Stumbles and Closes

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The Cuban food stall, Don Fausto’s Cocina Cubana, closed down its place at Midtown’s Colony Square Politan Row in January 2025. The location was the first permanent location of the former food truck that started during the pandemic.
After a run of less than a year, the announcement of the closing was made through the restaurant’s official Instagram handle. The post did not say what the exact reason for closing down was, and said that it does not know what the future holds. It went on to thank all those who supported it during its year-long run.
Halford’s Closes After A Very Short Run
Heavy metal-themed bar Halford’s closes after just 2 months of opening at Little Five Points. The bar had occupied the space of Corner Tavern, which was closed in July 2024. One of the restaurant’s longtime employees, Mikey Braswell, opened Halford’s in October with the intention of making it a spot for metalheads.
In an Instagram post announcing the closing, the restaurant cited that the reason for the closing was the building getting sold. It said that they are looking for a new spot to reopen. The post also said that its former staff are in need of jobs. They also thanked everyone for their support during the whole time.
Triple Jay’s Pizza Bar Closes Down
Triple Jay’s had announced the closing down of the restaurant at Midtown in early January and closed down on January 19. The Pizza Spot used to serve its New York and Detroit-style pies along with vegan options and wings.
The owners, Jay, and Lasonia Terrence, said that they have decided to join and be part of a franchise. They had started as food truck operators in 2015 and moved to start their location. In the video post, they explained their future plans, described their past with Triple Jay’s, and thanked their patrons for their support and love.
Snooze an A.M. Eatery to Close Down West Midtown Location

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As per reports, Snooze A.M Eatery had its last service at the West Midtown location on January 31. This is one of the newest announcements in the slew of restaurants closing in the West Midtown area.
There has been no official statement regarding the reason for the closing. However, reports suggest that the restaurant faced frequent vehicle break-ins of both customers and employees in the nearby parking spaces, which may have contributed to the decision.
The location of the chain of breakfast and brunch restaurants was opened in September 2021. The chain currently has 6 other locations in Metro Atlanta.
Postino WineCafé Shutters Down At The Brickworks

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As yet another restaurant closure in The Brickworks in West Midtown, Postino WineCafé closed after almost 2 years in business. The Phoenix-based chain has another location at Chastain Park in Atlanta, which is still open.
The 4,415 square foot space of the restaurant occupied the former Ford dealership space in the mixed-use project. In a statement, the restaurant said that they have made the difficult decision to close down this location and focus on the Buckhead location and new growth within Atlanta. It also said that they are excited to find new neighborhoods to open within in the future.
Some restaurants are opening in Atlanta, but at the same time, there are ones that are closing down for different reasons. With a lack of business or issues in the locations and other problems, restaurant owners often are forced to make difficult decisions. As Atlanta loses the above mentioned restaurants this month, it is an unfortunate fact that there most likely be more closings in the upcoming months.