Whether you enjoy chicken salad on a toasted brioche bun, on its own or over a bed of greens, this popular dish is a timeless lunch favorite. These Atlanta dining spots offer some of the best chicken salad recipes, with tasty add-ins and irresistible toppings.

Cafe at Pharr

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This buzzy lunch joint is known for its tasty lunch fare—and its chicken salad sandwich is a beloved favorite. Cafe at Pharr’s chicken salad is topped with walnuts, celery or curry flavoring and served on your choice of bread with lettuce, tomatoes, red seedless grapes and a yogurt roll.

Chicken Salad Chick

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This outpost specializes in inventive chicken salad varieties and offers salads, sandwiches, soups and sides. Choose from chicken salad offerings like the “Fancy Nan” with Fuji apples, seedless grapes and pecans, the “Lauryn’s Lemon Basil” with chopped pecans, fresh basil and lemon and the “Kickin’ Kay Lynne” with buffalo sauce, ranch, bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, jalapeños and Sriracha.

Henri’s Bakery & Deli

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Open since 1929, this family-owned bakery and deli offers everything from petit fours, cookies and cupcakes to salads, sandwiches and sides. Try the spot’s housemade chicken salad sandwich, served on an onion roll, a croissant or white, wheat, rye or French bread.

Swan Coach House

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3130 Slaton Drive NW / Website

This historic Buckhead mansion, dating back to 1928, is home to an event space, a restaurant, a gift shop and an art gallery. Visit to try the destination’s “Swan’s Favorite” sandwich, crafted with the eatery’s signature chicken salad, housemade timbales, lettuce and Champagne vinaigrette and served with frozen fruit salad and cheese straws.

The Albert

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918 Austin Ave. NE / Website

Charming Inman Park restaurant and bar The Albert offers quintessential pub fare like burgers, chili dogs and sandwiches. Opt for the spot’s spicy housemade chicken salad sandwich, served on white or rye bread with lettuce and tomatoes.

The Hungry Peach

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351 Peachtree Hills Ave. NE, Ste. 232 / Website

Visit this popular cafe in the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center (ADAC) building for breakfast, grab-and-go meals, deli fare and more. The Hungry Peach is known for its famous sweet basil chicken salad, served on a sandwich with rye or a bed of field greens, topped with apples, red grapes, berries, candied pecans and balsamic vinaigrette.

Zunzi’s

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1971 Howell Mill Road / Website

Award-winning sandwich and wing shop Zunzi’s offers its tempting “Bird Island” sandwich, crafted with curry chicken salad, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, the spot’s “Dank” sauce and signature dressing. Pair the lunch favorite with rooibos blended tea, chips, dip, or tender chicken wings.

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