dessert spots worth exploring
ATL
Bakery / breakfast sandwich spotLittle Tart BakeshopKrog Street Market, AtlantaStrong breakfast sandwich and pastry stop; go early because BEC sandwiches sell out, and cinnamon rolls are weekends only.Coffee shop / cafe-barCommon Coffee & CocktailsDoraville / Buford Highway, metro AtlantaPolished coffee-and-cocktail spot with Eastern-influenced drinks, matcha, desserts, and a moody cafe-bar feel.Coffee shop / bakeryFrom the WellRoswell, metro AtlantaCozy cafe/bakery with thoughtful coffee, bread, bagels, wine, and a calm work/connect atmosphere.Coffee shop / Korean dessert cafeGonggan / Gong GanLocation checkAtlanta-area location to verifyVisually strong Korean-style cafe/dessert lead that still needs an Atlanta-area location check before planning a visit.Donuts / bakeryFive Daughters BakeryAtlanta areaKnown for the 100-layer donut, a croissant-donut style pastry, with gluten-free, paleo, and vegan options.Gelato / dessert shopPaolo's Gelato ItalianoVirginia-Highland, AtlantaAtlanta's long-running authentic Italian gelato spot; useful dessert stop around Virginia-Highland.French cafe-bistro / bakeryOneDayinParisDowntown AlpharettaNew Downtown Alpharetta French cafe-bistro for pastries and coffee in the morning, lunch or dinner later, plus cocktails and wine tastings when the goal is a more polished Paris-style stop.
