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BakeryNew York-style bagels and Jewish deliEmory
The General Muir at Emory Point in Atlanta opened 2013 with hand-rolled, kettle-boiled New York bagels and a full Jewish deli menu under chef Todd Ginsberg.
Worth the queueEverything bagel with lox
TipBagels often sell out by 13:00. Reuben and pastrami sandwiches anchor the lunch counter. Buckhead sister location runs same hours.
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BakeryFilled doughnuts and creative flavoursWest MidtownWalk-in only
Kamal Grant's Sublime Doughnuts in West Midtown, Atlanta opened 2008 with hand-fried, filled doughnuts. Open daily 06:00-22:00. At 535 10th St NW.
Worth the queueA-Town Cream Doughnut
TipOpen until 22:00 daily. The A-Town Cream is the canonical order; rotating seasonal flavours change weekly.
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BakeryVegan and traditional doughnutsDecaturWalk-in only
Revolution Doughnuts in Decatur, Atlanta runs scratch-fried doughnuts with both traditional and vegan options. Counter ordering since 2012. Family-friendly.
Worth the queueBrown butter glazed doughnut
TipThe vegan brown butter glaze is the cult order. Sells out by 12:00 weekends. Cash and card.
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BakeryBreakfast pastries and brunchKirkwoodWalk-in only
Le Petit Marche in Kirkwood, Atlanta runs a French-leaning bakery and brunch counter with pastries and breakfast sandwiches since 2010. Neighbourhood gem.
Worth the queueCroissant breakfast sandwich
TipCash and card. The croissant breakfast sandwich is the cult order. No reservations; line builds Saturday by 09:00.
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BakeryNaturally leavened sourdough and viennoiserieBuckhead
Linton Hopkins' Holeman and Finch Bread bakery in Buckhead, Atlanta runs naturally leavened sourdough, viennoiserie and a pastry programme attached.
Worth the queueCountry sourdough loaf
TipWholesale-leaning; the public retail counter runs Wed to Sat. Phone ahead for whole loaves on Friday and Saturday morning.
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BakeryEuropean pastries, cakes, sandwichesBuckheadWalk-in only
Henri's Bakery in Buckhead, Atlanta has run since 1929 with French pastries, European cakes and the po'boy sandwich that became the cult lunch order.
Worth the queuePo'boy sandwich
TipThe po'boy with daily-baked French roll is the order; cakes book ahead for celebrations. Counter ordering.