Joy Cafe (CLOSED)

This brunch favorite just reopened in a 2,800-square-foot space, all the better to fill tables with midmorning classics like Belgian waffles heaped with seasonal berries and creamy, spicy shrimp and grits. A whole section of the menu is devoted to grilled cheese sandwiches; our favorite is Southern Grilled Cheese oozing with house-made pimento. The tomato and bacon add-ons aren’t optional in our book.