Big City Bread Cafe is a beloved Athens gathering place where casual comfort meets thoughtful, locally rooted dining. Family-run and warmly inviting, the cafe is known for serving American fare made with care, alongside housemade bread and pastries that give every visit a fresh-from-the-oven feel.
Whether guests are stopping in for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, or a sweet dessert, the experience is designed to feel easy, welcoming, and satisfying.
With a strong reputation backed by a 4.60-star rating from 1,040 reviews, it is clear that this is a place where quality, consistency, and hospitality come together in a way that keeps customers returning.
The menu offers something for nearly every appetite and occasion. Guests can enjoy comfort food, healthy options, quick bites, small plates, vegan choices, local specialties, coffee, tea, beer, wine, and alcohol, all supported by the cafe’s commitment to fresh, housemade offerings.
It is also a great choice for solo dining, working on a laptop, or gathering with friends and family over a relaxed meal. Fast service, great coffee, a standout dessert selection, an excellent tea list, and a great wine list make the cafe especially appealing for customers who value both convenience and quality.
With outdoor seating, dine-in service, takeaway, delivery, and on-site services available, Big City Bread Cafe makes it simple to enjoy a great meal in whatever way fits the day.
Accessibility and comfort are clearly part of the cafe’s welcoming approach. Guests will find wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and restrooms, along with gender-neutral toilets, a restroom, and free Wi-Fi for added convenience. The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, and trendy, creating a space that feels both relaxed and current.
With table service, a bar on site, reservations accepted, and payment options including credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments, the cafe is designed to be practical as well as enjoyable.
Located at 393 N Finley St C in Athens, Big City Bread Cafe offers the kind of dependable, high-quality neighborhood experience that makes dining out feel both easy and special.
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Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Nice cozy place for brunch. Outside and inside seating available. Food was delicious. We loved the Old Bay Fried Potatoes, grits were creamy, eggs were cooked perfectly. Wasn’t a huge fan of the biscuit. BLT was fresh and flavorful.
I love breakfast sandwiches on biscuits sooo much and I usually get them from fast food places. So, of course, I ordered the biscuit sandwich from here and lemme tell you it was one of the biggest biscuits I've ever seen! It was so incredibly soft with a perfectly crispy and buttery outside. I got egg, sausage, and cheese, and it's probably the best biscuit sandwich I've had in awhile! Definitely recommend! The whole menu looks good btw!
This place was AMAZING! There was a little line, but it moved very quickly. We barely had a time to set down before our food was being brought to us. The French Toast is amazing, and it makes you want more. And if you're not an alcoholic drinker like me, get the Orange Creamescicle drink! The only problem with it was that there wasn't free refills! 😋 The outside dining area is amazing on a beautiful day. If you haven't tried this place, you must!
They did it again!!!! You ever felt like there was a party of flavors and textures in your mouth...if not...your missing out!!! This dish here was an amazing treat today... Mediterranean chicken kabobs.. grilled chicken perfectly cooked.. crispy outside tender inside!! Fire roasted red peppers grilled red onions and cherry tomatoes over a bed of quinoa salad topped with there classic chimichurriand my favorite feta cheese!!!! There a reason this is there special!!!! Packed flavors and textures it was the best lunch in a while I guess since the last time I was here 😂. Don't forget the fries either !!! there not little pieces like them other places that's for sure ..crispy with a hint of garlic!!! Take the time to make your self happy and come enjoy what I just did!! They have great desserts as well! It's a beautiful day to have a beautiful meal!!
Was in town visiting and stopped in for brunch, got a birds nest, sausage, half an avocado, fruit, and a london fog, genuinely one of the best breakfast platters I've gotten, and the london fog definitely was the best I've had. Wish I lived in GA so I could eat here every day, please check it out!!
We had an amazing experience! Our event was huge success and everyone raved about the food and service! We could not have asked for more!
Big City Bread Café is a classic Athens favorite that never disappoints. The food is consistently fresh and comforting, with standout baked goods and a menu that works just as well for breakfast as it does for lunch. Everything tastes homemade and thoughtfully prepared. The café has a warm, laid-back vibe that makes it easy to relax and enjoy your meal, whether you’re meeting friends or grabbing something solo. Service is friendly and efficient, even during busy times. Big City Bread Café is a reliable go-to spot and a must-visit when you’re in Athens.
Fabulous, the french toast was very orange flavored and both moist and crispy. The gravy was herbed up and very good as well. The apricot almond pastry was the showstopper (not pictured, ate immediately), but the food and service was all great. Will be returning
Thanks Big City Bread and Elana in catering they did a phenomenal job with our lunch order for our office. Professional, responsive, and most importantly- delicious!! Do not hesitate to order their boxed lunches for your group.
Perfect venue for a late spring birthday brunch! Broad menu has something for every appetite, with plenty of vegan and gluten-free options. Best coffee I've tasted in Athens. Staff are friendly, service is prompt, and the outdoor seating is a delightful experience filled with birdsong, gentle breeze, and dappled shade. I had a traditional southern 2 eggs over medium, with grits, biscuit, and soy sage patties; my birthday partner ordered the mushroom & spinach omelet. We shared bites, and mutually agreed everything was delicious. Our take-home treats of pecan pie bars and chocolate truffle stars were bakery delights. Definitely, this is on our list of repeat-visit brunch spots.
Common questions about Big City Bread Cafe
Big City Bread Cafe is located at 393 N Finley St C, Athens, GA 30601, United States, Athens, GA, United States.
You can reach Big City Bread Cafe by calling +1 706-353-0029.
Big City Bread Cafe has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 1040 customer reviews.
Big City Bread Cafe features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Big City Bread Cafe features the following service options: Outdoor seating, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
Big City Bread Cafe features the following highlights: Fast service, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great tea selection, Great wine list, Serves local specialty.
Big City Bread Cafe features the following popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining, Good for working on laptop.
Big City Bread Cafe features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Coffee, Comfort food, Healthy options, Quick bite, Small plates, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Big City Bread Cafe features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Big City Bread Cafe features the following amenities: Bar on site, Gender-neutral toilets, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
Big City Bread Cafe features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Trendy.
Big City Bread Cafe features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, Tourists, University students.
Big City Bread Cafe features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Big City Bread Cafe features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Big City Bread Cafe features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
Big City Bread Cafe features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Somewhat difficult to find a space.
Big City Bread Cafe features the following pets: Dogs allowed, Dogs allowed outside.
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