Chef Soraya Khoury opened Hen Mother Cookhouse in May 2018 after training at the Culinary Institute of America and working with renowned chefs. 🍳
This Michelin Guide-recognized restaurant transforms morning meals into creative experiences through scratch-made dishes that honor both Southern traditions and global flavors.
With a kitschy farmhouse aesthetic featuring blue walls, white bench seating, and wood tables, the space feels warm and inviting despite its strip mall location.
Chef Khoury’s passion for hospitality and exceptional food shines through every dish, turning unused ingredients into genius creations and failed batters into delicious cream scones.
How Hen Mother Cookhouse won Johns Creek’s hearts
Hen Mother Cookhouse captured the community’s devotion by serving creative breakfast dishes that go far beyond typical eggs and toast. 🌅
Chef Khoury’s menu features thoughtful innovations like shakshouka with za’atar and gravlax avocado melt alongside beloved Southern classics such as fried chicken and sourdough waffles.
The restaurant defied skeptics who said the strip mall location was doomed, becoming a destination worth waiting for through consistently excellent food and genuine hospitality.
Customers praise dishes made with care—from brioche French toast with whipped custard to creative quiches loaded with fresh vegetables—that demonstrate real culinary skill.
The restaurant’s success earned a second location in Alpharetta, proving that exceptional breakfast food cooked with passion can transform any location into a beloved community gathering spot. ☕
Food Highlights
- Shakshouka: Eggs poached in savory stewed tomatoes with sheep’s milk feta, za’atar, kalamata tapenade, and fresh herbs, served with crusty lavash flatbread—a Middle Eastern specialty. 🥙
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Baked Brioche French Toast: Served with whipped cream custard and strawberries, that’s so delicious no syrup is needed—customers consistently call this the best French toast they’ve ever had, with the custard creating an incredibly light and flavorful experience 🍓
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Breakfast Egg Sandwich: A popular menu staple that customers order repeatedly for its perfect execution.
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Market Hash & Two Eggs Any Style: Various vegetables, sweet and Yukon potatoes, balsamic onion, creamed greens, bacon crunch, and cheese topped with eggs—it offers a sophisticated, vegetable-forward breakfast comfort food. 🥔
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Fried Chicken & Sourdough Waffles: Southern classic featuring fried chicken thigh (not breast) for maximum flavor and juiciness paired with tangy sourdough waffles—with light batter and perfect spice on the chicken.
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Gravlax Avocado Melt: This sophisticated open-faced sandwich showcases Chef Khoury’s ability to elevate avocado toast into something truly special with cured salmon.
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Bacon & Pimento Cheese Quiche: Southern flavors baked into a flaky crust with plenty of fresh vegetables. 🧀
Atmosphere
Hen Mother Cookhouse features a kitschy farmhouse charm with blue walls, white-painted bench seating, and wood tables that create cozy warmth. 🏡
The inside is intimate with tables close together, while the outdoor patio area offers more spread-out seating with heaters for cooler mornings.
The restaurant plays lively music that contributes to the energetic breakfast vibe, though it can get loud during peak hours.
Expect waits during busy weekend mornings, but the swift food delivery and attentive service make the experience worthwhile even with young children.
Bottom Line
Visit Hen Mother Cookhouse for creative breakfast dishes crafted by Michelin Guide-recognized Chef Soraya Khoury, generous portions offering exceptional value, a thoughtful menu spanning Southern classics to Middle Eastern specialties, genuine hospitality with attentive service, and scratch-made quality that transforms morning meals into memorable experiences. 🌟
Address:
11705 Jones Bridge Rd, Ste B201, Johns Creek, GA 30005
🕔 Hours: Mon Closed, Tue-Fri 7:00 AM–2:00 PM, Sat-Sun 7:30 AM–2:30 PM