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BakerySouthern piesBuckheadWalk-in only
Southern Baked Pie Company in Buckhead, Atlanta runs Amanda Wilbanks's Gainesville-born pie line from a chic Peachtree counter: caramel pecan.
Worth the queueCaramel pecan pie and original buttermilk pie
TipReserve whole pies 48 hours ahead for Thanksgiving and Christmas. The caramel pecan and original buttermilk are the year-round picks.
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BakerySourdough and French pastriesGrant ParkWalk-in only
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.
Worth the queueBostock
TipKrog Street Market and Decatur sister stalls run the same morning bake. The bostock with bitter orange marmalade is the move.
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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.