Alon’s Bakery & Market

"Known for glitzy desserts, their croissants are breakfast staples in Atlanta. Options include twice-baked almond croissants with a crunchy exterior, spiral cream croissants, and savory gruyere-sesame twists." - Lia Picard

"Alon’s silver dollar-sized cookies look unassuming and harmless, but we’ve nearly lost a limb in an office fight for the last oatmeal raisin (which says something since the often-despised cookie is like the Voldemort of baked treats). So, if you’re looking for a dessert to bring to an office potluck or house party, an assorted box of Alon’s chocolate pecan, oatmeal raisin, and double chocolate chunk is always well received. Alon’s is also a great place to get harder-to-find specialities like Italian wedding cookies and krakovski cookies, which are available at both their Phipps and Morningside locations." - nina reeder, juli horsford

"Alon’s has been Atlanta’s dinner party savior since 1992. Now with locations in Morningside and Phipps, the bakery and market continues to be a first consideration for freshly baked breads, desserts, and small- to large-scale catering. And it’s a great one-stop shop to grab a made-to-order sandwich for lunch (we’re big fans of their BBQ salmon focaccia sandwich) while picking up dinner from the prepared foods counter. We usually have to eat our lunch first because their enticing display cases of colorful salads, sides, and meats with beautiful grill marks often tempts us into ordering more than what we need when we’re hungry." - Nina Reeder

"A third location of Alon’s Bakery and Market is now open at luxury mall Phipps Plaza in Buckhead. Located next to Nordstrom facing Peachtree Road, Alon’s in Buckhead offers the same menu found at both the Morningside and Dunwoody markets and features a large patio." - Beth McKibben

"Alon’s Bakery and Market plans to open a location at upscale mall Phipps Plaza in Buckhead this summer. This will be Alon’s third location and will feature the same menu found at both the Virginia-Highland and Dunwoody shops. Expected to open by late June at the corner of Nordstroms, the Phipps Plaza location also includes a patio and will open for breakfast and lunch." - Beth McKibben