Big City Bread Cafe

393 N Finley St, Athens, GA

★★★★★4.6(1,022 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This beloved Athens institution excels at the full breakfast experience, where a London Fog is just as carefully crafted as the French toast with its bright orange notes and perfectly balanced crispness. The kitchen brings genuine creativity to every plate—from herb-forward gravies to showstopping apricot almond pastries and Mediterranean chicken kabobs—making it feel like they're throwing a flavor party in your mouth. Come early for brunch, settle into the outdoor seating with family or friends, and prepare for the kind of meal that sticks with you long after your visit.

What to expect

PastriesTraditional drinksFull breakfastSpecialty drinksSlow sitLight foodMeetingsFamily friendlyOutdoor seating

Google Reviews

Austin Bradley
★★★★2 months ago

I called today to see what the brunch wait would be. The person said 25 minutes. I arrived with my family within 5 minutes of that call. We waited in line to order for 45 minutes. When we arrived at the register the cashier told us that once we ordered it would be another 45 minutes to get our food. I expressed that this is something they should tell us when we get in line, not after we wait 45 minutes. She shrugged and said something along the lines of “I’ll let my manager know you feel this way”. We ordered 4 iced lattes to go, 20 minutes into the 30 minute wait for the coffees one of the four people in our party wanted to change their latte order to hot instead of iced. I told the lady making the coffees and she said “I’m glad you said something because “they” rang them all up as hot”. We were there for an hour and 15 minutes and only left with 4 coffees and a sugar cookie.

Jon Pierson
★★★★★2 months ago

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.

Ziggy
★★★★★3 months ago

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!!

Eleanor Tyner
★★★★★4 months ago

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

Carlos M
★★★★★5 months ago

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!!

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