Buckhead Books

We had the bleu cheese chicken Apple panini and a goat cheese with salad. Not a very complicated order, however, the salad came out wrong. The sandwich was extremely bland and really disappointing. The salad was sent back and redone, as originally ordered. When we tried the salad, the candied pecans were doused in cinnamon and were awful. They completely overtook the salad and ruined it. I guess the mango was good, if we are looking for a positive. our server was ok, never asked how our meal was or if we needed anything. I guess if your legs are broken or you physically can’t go any farther in the Atlanta airport you could stop here. I wouldn’t again.

It looks upscale, but the food isn’t great. So lower your expectations. ;) The Caesar salad entrée was quite lame, even with added chicken.

Came by here to grab a bite between flights because it looked cozy and the seats were spread out meaning I wasn’t sitting on top of other patrons by the time I crammed my luggage at my seat.
Outside of this though, I was rather disappointed. Service was poor. I sat at the bar. Bartender told me he didn’t know what the soup of the day was and showed no interest in finding out. The food took a long time to arrive (I ordered salad with chicken on top). The salad was good, got the avocado salad. The chicken, however, was dry and I actually left chicken on my plate because I couldn’t stomach to eat it. I never do this!!!
All in all, this place is all looks. The need to focus on quality of services and goods before they invest anymore in branding.

I cannot believe I never finished this review! Holy smokes… been a year this has been waiting for me to post so… here is review number 100 in all of it’s glory!
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Well, today could not have been any worse than it was… yes we are traveling and on top of it… I have a broken foot that I had metal plates and all that fun stuff put in to repair… so I cannot walk! Well, we are on the plane now heading to Melbourne Beach, Florida and when in Atlanta our layover is a time to get some food in our system. My method of choice is grabbing something like Chick-​Fil-​A but my wife enjoys sitting down at a restaurant to pass the time and I do not blame here as our daugher is only 3 years old.
So…lets try Buckhead Books? This is a resturant? Ummm… ok. The menu looked fine and it was crazy busy as most restaurants in the ATL airport are. So we waited for a few minutes and then seated… IN A BOOKSTORE! Yes, we were sat at a table in the middle of the bookstore side of the restaurant/​bookstore. Why would we mind that we have general people walking around our table looking at books, shoving their asses in our face while they grab a magazine (George Carlin called it subterfuge), and commenting on our meals. No, we defiantly prefer that as opposed to sitting in the dining area where all of the other people eat.
Well, to top that amazing an unique seating location that is fit for Roland McDonald’s homeless brother the food was tasteless processed pre-​made crap. Lets put it this was… when my daughter turns away soup… you know it is bad!
So…the gimpy man in a wheelchair, his hot wife, and their amazingly cute daughter paid the bill after eating almost nothing and ended up at… Chick-​Fil-​A! A win for me but such a loss for Buckhead Books… Diner…Deli…Café…whatever.
But seriously… you should try the ass in the face sandwich… it was breathtaking.

I’ve never known an airport sandwich lunch to be transformative or life-​affirming, so this review is likely to be both short and light on the adjectives. Our check of both sandwich selection and prices in Terminal C identified Buckhead Books to be $ 1+ cheaper than the others, but that wasn’t what drew me in. Actually, they won me over when the printed sticker on the plastic wrapped sandwich said «chicken salad.»
As far as chicken salad sandwiches go, the portion size was adequate and void of frivolous vegetation to distract me from my lunchtime target. The marble bread was a bit firm, and with a strange hint of sweetness. Again, I wasn’t about to be diverted. Once seated back in the waiting area, the sandwich was actually worthy of my build-​up. That, and the avoidance of food borne pathogens from an airport sandwich, are what really matter.
I’m happy to update with a report that the boredom of waiting for my flight eventually passed.

Lots of options and fairly healthy. Reasonably priced for airport food. I recommend the chicken quesadilla. It came with four large pieces. Great service as we’ll. Ask for Ashley.

If you’re hungry and have a bit of time in the Atlanta airport, you can head to B Concourse for a great meal at Buckhead Books. It’s a close second behind my favorite: «One Flew South» (located in the E Concourse).
On a recent stopover, I arrived before OFS opened up, so Buckhead it was!
I ordered the Intermezzo Omelet, which was quite good. I was disappointed that ordering it with egg whites added a couple of dollars to my bill, but was pleased with the outcome nonetheless. Even though I asked for the additional chicken sausage, it was missing from both my omelet and my bill. The place definitely doesn’t get four stars for its service.
Staring at the books while eating breakfast inspired me to purchase one on my way out. Unfortunately, getting the attention of someone willing to take my money was a bit of a challenge on a Saturday morning. Finally, with some effortful arm waving, I was able to make it happen.
If you’re in a hurry, Buckhead’s not your spot. But, if you’d like a casual meal that outpaces the fast food joints across the hallway, this is the place. Unless, of course, you’d like some real food at One Flew South…
Four stars because it’s a solid choice for something reliably tasty.

Not the fastest service, but if you have enough time, this is a great place. Books, magazines, charging stations, etc. Get the spinach salad with goat cheese, strawberries & mango. Huge portions & really good.

Wait, how does Unilocal know I spend most of my life in the Hartsfield Atlanta airport. Well, this restaurant just popped up and yes I love this place. It feels like a real restaurant tucked away from all of the crazy hustle and bustle of the airport. I recently had the lobster ravioli. Not the best dish, but a good comport food. Also enjoyed the chicken sandwich. This isn’t a five star restaurant in real life, but for airport dinning it wins five gold stars!

One would think that a restaurant inside an airport would place speedy service at the top of its criteria, but buckhead books doesn’t seem to get it.
Maybe because it is a restaurant situated inside a book store, they think they should serve slower so people can browse and read. But, I rarely see people reading books– the norm is just looking around waiting for their order.
Once you actually get the food, it is usually pretty flavorful– albeit sometimes I think it spent too much time under the heat lamp.
I’ve never had the desserts, although they look pretty good.

Been coming here for a while flying in and out of ATL a lot. This place is cozy. Serves above average airport food. Service had always been excellent. Never had a bad experience at this restaurant. The omelets are huge so be sure to have an appetite for it. Cooking is southern so will be a little greasy. Silverware looks cheap (recycled plastic for knives) but clean… doesn’t really matter does it as long as it works?

The BUCKHEAD does more than BOOKS
OK this is my place for those last minute, oh I forgot to get, I need some water because the TSA made me throw my last 2 ounces away, I forgot gum to make my ears pop, type of store!
They sell everything from tampons to neck pillow and everything in between! If you need a snack for the plane they have it! For got your deodorant they have it, need a book or mag for the plane yep they have it, forgot your ear plugs come on in they have it!
They are almost like a upscale 7-​Eleven or AM/​PM! And they are all pretty much the same with different names depending on the airport!
The staff is always super FRIENDLY and NICE as well as HELPFUL! THey are ALWAYS FULLY stocked and It’s always a pleasure to come in a spend $ 6 bucks for a 16 ounce bottle of water or $ 2.50 for a pack of gum for the plane! You gotta love the price gouging, which is supposed to be illegal, but they do it and get away with it at airports! How does that work?
You’re a captive audience and they know you are bound to FORGET SOMETHING and they are there lying in wait for you to come in and fork over your card or cash! They take it all plastic and paper and the kind the jingles as well! In the end it all spends! So you might as well take the plastic bag because you probably paid for it! If they are giving away anything free try and get more because you probably paid for it too!
Once your inside the airport and have gone through security they pretty much have you by the short and curlies and know in time, especially if you have little people with you or there is a long layover or delayed plane you’re going to come in begging for something and will pay whatever they charge!
It’s really a racket they’ve got running and it makes you wonder why you didn’t think of it first! They make hand over fist! The only thing that makes me feel better, is knowing they are paying top dollar for that space at the airport! You think it was beach front property! BUT they know eventually you’ll come in even if it is once that is money in their pocket!
So the next time you’re at an airport or on your way you might want to think twice about stopping to get whatever it is BEFORE YOU GET to the airport! But should you forget it… They’ll be waiting for you!
HAPPY TRAVELS!

If you want a book and you are in the Atlanta airport, this is one of about 300 options. They have at least 25 different magazines to pick from and lots of touristy crap to buy in case you want to advertise that you were in Atlanta for some reason.

Horrible food.
Got a crêpe with chicken — was pretty nasty: crêpe was as think as a pancake, mushroom sauce was flavorless, onions were raw chunks and not caramelized, chicken was overcooked. No large amounts of salt or pepper could save it.
Caesar salad was the worst ever had as well.
One star for books being present as a part of décor

Awesome stop when in the ATL airport!

Had breakfast here. Disappointing. Oatmeal is way too sweet. Coffee tastes like water. I asked for a double espresso instead and received a cappuccino. Too bad. I really liked the atmosphere, wish food was better.
Lunch and dinner salads are okay. The salmon on them is over cooked, but meets lowered expectations for airport food and gives me an option to avoid TGI Fridays

Great atmosphere and break from travels

it’s basically a small bookstore located in the middle of Concourse B (for books) connected to a restaurant/café…good books, cute idea.
Grab a book, grab a seat, enjoy your meal.

Good coffee; horrible, horrible service! !

What a great surprise — a calm pleasant place for a meal during a layover at ATL. Terminal B.
Lot’s of pleasant choices on their menu. Nice adjacent bar wit sports tv. Also big selection of pies and cakes. Souvenir shop too. Just fun to be in.
Other bookstores should take note! Wake up, B and N! This concept of a full restaurant, not just coffee and pastry, in an attractive book-​lined store, is so cool. We would go here even if we weren’t trapped in an airport! I’ve never been able to say that before about an airport eatery!