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.
TipKrog Street Market and Decatur sister stalls run the same morning bake. The bostock with bitter orange marmalade is the move.
$$$$BakeryEmoryMon-Tue 08:00-14:00; Wed-Sun 08:00-15:00 then dinner from 17:00
The General Muir at Emory Point in Atlanta opened 2013 with hand-rolled, kettle-boiled New York bagels and a full Jewish deli menu under chef Todd Ginsberg.
TipBagels often sell out by 13:00. Reuben and pastrami sandwiches anchor the lunch counter. Buckhead sister location runs same hours.
$$$$BakeryMorningsideMon-Sat 09:00-19:00, Sun 10:00-17:00
Alon Balshan's bakery in Morningside, Atlanta opened 1992 and runs European-style breads, viennoiserie and a prepared-foods counter. Booking recommended.
TipThe almond croissant is the canonical morning order. Prepared-foods counter does Friday-night roast chicken and sides.
$$$$BakeryOld Fourth WardMon-Thu 08:00-20:00, Fri-Sat 09:00-21:00, Sun 08:00-20:00
Five Daughters Bakery at Ponce City Market in Atlanta runs the Hundred Layer Doughnut, a three-day fusion of croissant and doughnut with 144 buttery layers.
TipTop items often sell out by mid-morning Saturday. The classic Hundred Layer Doughnut is the marquee order; rotating seasonal fillings change weekly.
$$$$BakeryDecaturMon-Sat 07:00-15:00, Sun 08:00-15:00
Revolution Doughnuts in Decatur, Atlanta runs scratch-fried doughnuts with both traditional and vegan options. Counter ordering since 2012. Family-friendly.
TipThe vegan brown butter glaze is the cult order. Sells out by 12:00 weekends. Cash and card.
Le Petit Marche in Kirkwood, Atlanta runs a French-leaning bakery and brunch counter with pastries and breakfast sandwiches since 2010. Neighbourhood gem.
TipCash and card. The croissant breakfast sandwich is the cult order. No reservations; line builds Saturday by 09:00.
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