The best bakeries & sweet shops in Athens

Casual café chain known for French-style pastries and coffee.

4511 Olde Perimeter Way #800 (Atlanta)

Vegan ice cream parlor offering a range of creative flavors plus milkshakes and cookie bowls, served by friendly staff.

56 Broad St NW (Atlanta)

Independent Baking Co turns freshly milled organic grains into crusty baguettes, Five Points Levain, and flaky morning pastries that…

1625 S Lumpkin St

When only a showstopper will do, Deborah's Specialty Cakes builds bespoke wedding and birthday cakes that taste as good as they look,…

197 Holly Hills Ct

Chain bakery supplying cupcakes in an array of flavors, plus custom-made cakes.

2566 Briarcliff Rd NE #103 (Atlanta)

Franchise bakery specializing in handcrafted bundt cakes, plus curated gifts & party supplies.

2339 Peachtree Rd NE Ste B (Atlanta)

Casual store for chocolates and coffee in a variety of flavors, including some made locally.

160 E Washington St

French-inspired pastry shop offering handmade eats & treats from crème fraiche quiche to tarts.

437 Memorial Dr SE (Atlanta)

Franchise bakery specializing in handcrafted bundt cakes, plus curated gifts & party supplies.

1021 Dowdy Rd Ste 101

Long-standing ice cream parlor offering many flavors of ice cream & sorbet, plus sundaes & shakes.

931 Monroe Dr NE Ste 300 (Atlanta)

Bakery chain known for warm cookies, ice cream & late-night deliveries.

228 E Clayton St

Ice cream parlor scooping vegan, traditional & signature flavors, plus cookies, donuts & hot cocoa.

25 Piedmont Ave NE (Atlanta)

Neighborhood bakery offering a variety of breads, pastries and baked goods, plus coffee.

636 N Highland Ave NE (Atlanta)

Dessert shop offering a variety of scoopable cookie dough flavors, some gluten-free.

480 N Thomas St

Fresh-baked cookies for pre-order & pickup, or delivery, with a limited selection for walk-ins.

Square on Fifth, 848 Spring St NW Ste B (Atlanta)

Popular bakery crafting custom cakes for birthdays, weddings and other events, along with cupcakes and cookies.

1850 Epps Bridge Pkwy

Traditional store selling chocolates, confections & fudge, as well as original recipe ice cream.

283 E Broad St

Casual eatery offering custom cakes, plus cupcakes and cheesecakes for events or everyday occasions.

610 N Milledge Ave

Long-running spot featuring hand-crafted chocolates, fudge & caramel apples, plus ice cream cones.

1380 Atlantic Dr NW #14160 (Atlanta)

Relaxed bakery & sandwich shop featuring prepared foods & sweets in snug, old-school digs.

1394 N Highland Ave NE (Atlanta)

Traditional store selling chocolates, confections & fudge, as well as original recipe ice cream.

705 Town Blvd (Atlanta)

Franchise bakery specializing in handcrafted bundt cakes, plus curated gifts & party supplies.

800 Pavilion Pkwy Ste P2 B (Monroe)

Candy shop for sugar-free, keto-friendly treats such as rum cake and popcorn.

12 Park Pl NE (Atlanta)

Bakery, often to-go, that offers sweet baked goods, coffee, and also serves breakfast.

150 Whitehall Rd

Sweet cupcakes, flavors (some vegan), caramel-themed, a bakery and a dessert place featuring baked goods and friendly service.

1197 Peachtree St NE Apt 180 (Atlanta)

Cafe with contemporary decor serving Asian-style breads, pastries & cakes, plus an array of teas.

935 Peachtree St NE Unit 935 (Atlanta)

Laid-back donut shop featuring a variety of creative flavors made from scratch alongside coffee and tea.

745 Edgewood Ave NE (Atlanta)

Colorful retail chain offering classic & oversized candy, plus apparel, accessories & novelty gifts.

B A, 264 19th St NW Bulding 2, Suite 2100 (Atlanta)

Eco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products (most sell wine).

22 14th St NW (Atlanta)

Cozy cafe, sweet shop and chocolate maker specializing in truffles and brownies as well as hot drinks.

1658 S Lumpkin St

Bakery showcasing a selection of gourmet cookies, cookie cakes and brownies baked in-house.

398 14th St NW Ste a-1 (Atlanta)