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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.
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BakeryEuropean breads, pastries, prepared foodsMorningside
Alon Balshan's bakery in Morningside, Atlanta opened 1992 and runs European-style breads, viennoiserie and a prepared-foods counter. Booking recommended.
Worth the queueAlmond croissant
TipThe almond croissant is the canonical morning order. Prepared-foods counter does Friday-night roast chicken and sides.
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BakeryHundred-layer doughnuts and croissant-doughnut hybridsOld Fourth WardWalk-in only
Five Daughters Bakery at Ponce City Market in Atlanta runs the Hundred Layer Doughnut, a three-day fusion of croissant and doughnut with 144 buttery layers.
Worth the queueHundred Layer Doughnut
TipTop items often sell out by mid-morning Saturday. The classic Hundred Layer Doughnut is the marquee order; rotating seasonal fillings change weekly.
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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.