| April 11, 2025 | Food & Drink, Food & Drink, Guides,
When you’re craving a warm croissant or classic chocolate chip cookie, these Atlanta bakeries deliver big on flavor.
Open since 1992, this popular bakery and market features an original Morningside location and another at Phipps Plaza. Stock up on crowd favorites like cinnamon twists and boules of bread, which perfectly complement the spot’s tasty market offerings. 1394 N. Highland Ave. NE; 3500 Peachtree Road, Ste. 1095 D
Doughnut Dollies in Marietta keeps Atlantans stockpiled with delectable, innovative doughnuts. Choose from flavors like vanilla bean glazed, clementine and maple frosted. Flavors rotate seasonally, so there’s always something new to try. 724 Cherokee St., Ste. D, Marietta
This Kirkwood neighborhood butcher shop and bakery features an expansive bread menu with offerings like Vollkornbrot (a wholegrain rye loaf, which Evergreen recommends you slice thin and toast) and multigrain, perfect for pairing with cheeses. While you’re there, pick up some pastries and meat to go with. 2011 Hosea Lane Williams Drive NE
Henri’s, beloved by generations of Atlantans since 1929, is the quintessential spot for a sandwich or a sweet treat. The bakery’s shortbread cookies and petits fours have been gracing baby showers and holiday tables for generations, made daily in-house. 2310 Coronet Way NW; 56 E. Andrews Drive NW
Situated in Atlanta’s Irby building, this restaurant and market is known for its indulgent fare, and its pastries are no exception. While you’re there, get your fix of sweet, soft and chewy cinnamon rolls, flaky croissants and ginger molasses cookies, best served with Le Bon Nosh’s selection of drip coffee, flavored lattes and other refreshments from its barista-driven Intelligentsia coffee bar. 65 Irby Ave. NW, Ste. 103
The Little Tart Bakeshop is a longtime neighborhood staple, with outposts in Inman Park, Grant Park and Summerhill. While the pastries are out of this world, don’t sleep on other offerings like sourdough loaves (weekends only) and the Egg Sammie. Made from a pillowy, soft English muffin, it’s the real deal. Multiple locations
This can’t-miss bakeshop brings authentic Italian baked goods and gelato to Atlanta. Try favorites like sweet cannolis, flaky cornettos and indulgent sfogliatellas, a shell-shaped pastry with a sweet or creamy filling. 1264 W. Paces Ferry Road NW
Saint Germain French Cafe & Bakery has taken the city by storm since its first location debuted at Ponce City Market in 2016. The bakery has since expanded to three other locations, bringing delicious Parisian delicacies to all of Atlanta. In addition to incredible tarts, mousses and macarons, this favorite boasts delicious specialty coffees, teas, wines and beers. 1115 Howell Mill Road, Ste. 372
Star Provisions has been an Atlanta institution for many years, thanks to its decadent bakery items, which have garnered a loyal following. Whether you opt for a fennel sultana loaf or pastries like ham and cheese croissants and star shortbread, you’re in for a treat. 1460 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd. NW
If you’re looking for a late-night spot to cure your sweet tooth cravings, look no further than Sublime. Open 24 hours a day, this bakery’s ever-evolving, mouthwatering lineup of doughnut options ranges from the classic glazed to the white chocolate peach doughnut sandwich—and everything in between. 535 10th St. NW; 2566 Briarcliff Road NE
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