The grilled cheese sandwich has gotten an upgrade since our youth, when it was common to slap a square of pre-sliced cheese on plain white bread and call it a day. Now many Atlanta eateries offer up their own fancier versions of this childhood classic with ingredients like prosciutto and pears or roasted poblano and pimento. Given the rise in these gourmet sandwiches and the fact that there's a random national holiday in honor of them, Eater's here to highlight some of the best versions in the city.

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Note: Restaurants on this map are listed geographically.