Grant Park Coffeehouse on Georgia Avenue in Atlanta runs a neighbourhood cafe with Ethiopian-sourced beans, breakfast plates and a wide work-friendly room.
Signature drink: Ethiopian single-origin drip
Tip: Free WiFi and study rooms. The patio is pet-friendly; opens at 07:00 weekdays, 08:00 Sunday.
Sarah Dodge's Little Tart Bakeshop in Atlanta opened 2010 and runs a French-leaning pastry programme with bostocks, kouign-amann and naturally leavened bread.
Tip: Krog Street Market and Decatur sister stalls run the same morning bake. The bostock with bitter orange marmalade is the move.
Worth the queue: Bostock
Grant Park Farmers Market in Atlanta runs Sundays April through December with Georgia producers, prepared food stalls and live music. Booking recommended.
Tip: Arrive by 09:30 for the freshest produce. Live music starts at 10:00. Closed January through March.