"For more than 20 years, this casual, counter-service spot has been delivering big, authentic Brazilian flavors to the metro-Atlanta market. The menu is extensive (over 100 items) and includes everything from savory pastries like coxinhas and beef pasteis to hearty plates like picanha sandwiches and chicken tortas. Their pão de queijo (cheese bread) is a warm, chewy must-try, and the sweets case is packed with brigadeiros, flan, and picture-perfect pastries. It’s an easy place to stop in for a quick bite or linger over lunch with food that feels homemade in the best way. Brazilian Bakery Cafe has a second location in Roswell." - Sarah Bisacca
"This welcoming cafe has celebrated bold Brazilian flavors since 2004. In its frozen take-home meals is the Torta de Frango com Palmito, a savory chicken pot pie packed with shredded chicken, olives, and hearts of palm, all simmered in a tangy cheese and tomato sauce. The menu also features an array of Brazilian street foods including made-to-order pastéis (crispy, handheld fried pastries), tropical fruit juices or smoothies, and desserts. Early risers take note: both locations, Marietta and Sandy Springs, open at 6 a.m." - Nandita Godbole
"Marietta is home to several Brazilian restaurants, including Brazilian Bakery Cafe, which has been around for more than 20 years. The dessert cases here are overflowing with gloriously decorated cakes — sold by the pound, not the slice. But here, it’s all about the Brazilian pastries. Try the coxinha, a fried teardrop-shaped pastry stuffed with chicken and mozzarella, or the pastel de palmito, a turnover filled with hearts of palm in a cream sauce. The cafe also offers lunch sandwiches and salads." - Lia Picard
"The cases at this bakery are full of traditional Brazilian pastries and sweets, but also includes some iconic bread options. The most famous is the pão de queijo, a cheese roll made from tapioca flour and multiple cheeses. The bakery also offers pão francês, or Brazilian French bread, which is usually paired simply with some butter or for sandwiches. For something sweeter, try the bite-sized broa, a corn bread that’s springy and light with a hint of fennel." - Kris Martins
"Marietta is home to several Brazilian restaurants, including Brazilian Bakery Cafe. The dessert cases here are overflowing with gloriously decorated cakes — sold by the pound, not the slice. But here, it’s all about the Brazilian pastries. Try the coxinha, a fried teardrop-shaped pastry stuffed with chicken and mozzarella, or the pastel de palmito, a turnover filled with hearts of palm in a cream sauce. The cafe also offers lunch sandwiches and salads." - Lia Picard, Sarra Sedghi