Atlanta, GABakeries

A Summerhill shop known for large fruit tarts and savory quiches alongside a rotating case of buttery pastries. It grew from a farmers market stand into a permanent storefront, and the seasonal fruit galettes stay a steady draw for locals grabbing breakfast or dessert.

A longtime Morningside fixture combining a European-style bakery with a full gourmet market. Cinnamon twists, opera cakes, and specialty breads like rosemary focaccia sit alongside cheese and prepared foods, making it as much a neighborhood grocery stop as a pastry counter.

The retail counterpart to Bacchanalia, this Upper Westside cafe draws people for crispy chicken biscuits and thick black and white cookies. It doubles as a specialty market for cheese, charcuterie, and kitchenware, so a pastry run can easily turn into a full grocery stop.

Operating since 1929, one of Atlanta's oldest bakeries, known today for custom cakes and petit fours. Its longevity has made it a go-to for wedding and celebration cakes across generations of Atlanta families, and the pastry case still turns out classic European sweets alongside the special-order work.

A Poncey-Highland bakery built around fresh fruit brioche tarts and savory options like shishito pepper scones. The small shop leans into seasonal produce, changing its case regularly rather than sticking to a fixed menu, so repeat visits rarely turn up the same lineup twice.