White Windmill Bakery and Cafe

I recently visited White Windmill Bakery & Cafe, and it was an amazing experience! The bakery items were incredibly fresh and delicious, with a wide variety of options that made it hard to choose. Their coffee was rich and flavorful, perfectly complementing the tasty pastries. I also tried one of their fresh sandwiches, and it was delightful—made with quality ingredients and bursting with flavor. The ambiance of the cafe was very pleasant, making it a great place to relax and enjoy a meal. Overall, I highly recommend White Windmill for anyone looking for great food and a cozy atmosphere!

Big lot but it was still difficult to find parking on a Sunday during brunch. They were really packed! Inside the area was clean with lots of options for both drinks, food, and bakery goods. Their mango smoothie was refreshing and delicious. Their chicken panini was good but anything spectacular. Each brunch/lunch menu came with a bag of chips but no one tells you unless you specifically ask. Also when you go to pick up your food, the chips are in a rack on the left side but the worker does not tell you to grab one. Luckily I went with friends who frequent the establishment often so they told me. The sandwich also came with a small cookie which was good and not too sweet. They had a ton of options for their bakery selection. Cookies, different flavored croissants, breads, cakes. I tried their cannellini cookies which were good, soft. Also purchased their apple pie and salted caramel pastry but haven’t tried them yet. Accidentally left the Oreo cheesecake and strawberry shortcake at the establishment. Called to tell the worker and they had already set both aside in their back fridge so I can return to pick them up tomorrow. Really nice workers. Would return and recommend!

We have been here a few times, but did not have a good experience tonight. We picked up two items, but when we went to pay, they tried to overcharge us. We told them the price that was mentioned in the display was lower, but they kept making stories, and said that they couldn't honor that price. We felt quite uncomfortable with this. Plus, the staff was rude and not friendly. So, we swapped the item out for a different item which matched the price that was on display. Otherwise, the food items are good enough, though I I feel that over the years, the taste has changed.

We were looking for some dessert one night and saw this place open late. We tried the fish waffles with red beans and custard, and both were excellent! This is a great spot to grab a pastry with space to spend time with friends!

What a great little place! Terrific coffee, incredibly friendly people - and even a few Gluten free pastries! The GF Apple Scone (which was enough for two people or two servings) was soft and fresh with perfect apple pieces baked in, and all of the other pastries are absolutely beautiful! I’ll definitely make this a regular stop on my trips to Doraville!

I ask for buy chocolate $$$$$$$ for my croissant and the answer was not … bad service. This is a bakery . This is a very nice - well looking bakery . How I cannot buy extra chocolate here for my order …. Thanks. Is the first time I go into a bakery and the cashier denied to sell me extra chocolate .

Update! 5/25/25 Korean owned and operated..you can still relax and have some coffee and pastry. They still have free refills of brewed coffee, and the atmosphere is a good place for even a date. They stay open kind of late and I just love the lighting and kind customer service. *This place is still a gem on Buford Highway. The calm, clean environment will make you want to stay a while. Free wifi is great and to my surprise, they don't just serve coffee and deserts, they have salads and whatnot too. Free refills on regular brewed coffee. Update! 4/21/2022 still a classy place to meet up with a friend and I noticed more outlets to plug your computers into. Try the pepperoni pizza bread. Yum.

White Windmill is a cozy bakery cafe. Their bakery items are pretty trendy and baked fresh. The best part is the cozy and welcoming ambiance. You will always see a mix of students studying, friends chatting, family visiting after dinner, and just people relaxing. Love this place.

Great, enchanting little spot! Lots of seating, great hours. Very impressed by the selection of pastries! Some fun Asian desserts, along with a strong selection of classic French and British pastries. Yummy sandwiches. The tea lattes were delicious -- not too sweet; just right. Definitely recommend! Please support this little business!

I have been coming here for a very long time. I absolutely love their selection of bread, cookies, and pastries. My favorite savory bread is the sausage with cheese roll. Their coffee cream roll is also really good. Their house coffee and their white cafe mocha are very good. As well as their new pistachio latte. Their service used to be very good, but not as much now. Some of the cashiers are a little rude and don't greet certain customers sometimes (seem to only pay special attention to Asian customers). The cafe is very cute and cozy. It is a great place to get work done and have some coffee with friends too. It isn't too loud. Sears can get pretty full throughout the day.

Somewhat vegan friendly, but the staff were very knowledgeable when asked about their vegan options. Sadly, there's not many options for dairy-free drinks and only one bakery item. The drink I got was good and the atmosphere was neat, and the staff were helpful. However, I really can't recommend this place for anyone who cannot have dairy. Just not enough options.

I went for coffee at 10 am on Sunday, 3/24/24. There was a bit of a line, but it moved quickly! While I waited for my coffee, I checked out the pastries and was so happy to find samples! Everything I tried was delicious and I will definitely be back for more. I got the Lavender Latte and it was very tasty! Go on the early side because by the time I left, the line was longer! I would definitely go back. Cute place!

This bakery has a large selection of fresh made pastries breads and cakes. The blueberry danish was delicious fluffy and flavorful and i also got a lavender chai latte that was quite tasty. This is also a good option for teleworking as they have indoor and outdoor seating options to meet your needs.

Wow! Went for breakfast and found an incredible selection of sweet and salty pastries. The place is very nice and clean. Professionally managed. Tried the pizza baguette and the raisin croissant. Prices are fair. Wow again.

I love coming to this bakery! It is so cozy with such a lovely vibe. The baked goods are so good. My go-tos are always the cream croissant and the croque monsieur. I have tried the strawberry pastry which is also good as well as the curry puff. Everything is fresh and well made. Great place to come for a cup of coffee and sweets and read a book/hang out to study for a bit. It's a bit far for me but very worth it.

This spot is truly a hidden gem. The wife and I were leaving a dinner location down the street and decided to pull in to the white windmill and have dessert. The smell of coffee greets you as soon as you enter the building and the cakes and pies and assorted muffins and breads will send you into goodness overload. I went with the Oreo cookie cheesecake and the wife had the chocolate gnash cake both were rich and tasty. This is our new go to....!

Sunday Funday included visiting White Windmill Bakery! It's always a treat here with the aromatic of fresh pastries and hot or cold drinks brewing. This afternoon I opted for the iced green tea latte and a few pastries. If you're ever looking for a cozy and local cafe to meet up with friends and or solo. I'd recommend White Windmill Bakery.

One thing I want to point out is that if you when they first open, most bakery items aren't out and ready for selling yet! However they do still have a decent selection. I got one of their cream filled croissants which was super delicious! The cream wasn't too sweet (which was perfect because there's a good amount of cream inside) and the croissant was so flaky. The iced coffee was also really good. It does run sweet, but definitely not as sweet as a Vietnamese iced coffee would be.

Great selection and vibe, if a little bit pricey. The outdoor seating area was clean and well maintained with a good amount of shade. I got the mango bingsu which was good, although the portion size was small for the $7 price. Typically when I order bingsu it comes in a full bowl rather than a cup. Lavender latte was just alright, but it may have been better hot. When I come back I'll be sure to try more of their pre-made baked goods and desserts.

In an effort to fix my coffee craving after 8 p.m., I found White Windmill via Yelp! Upon arrival, I was shocked to see so many cars in the parking lot. I had no idea that so many others wanted a nice beverage so late at night. Never having been here before, I was pleased to walk into a surprisingly full cafe of all sorts of breads and pastries. All the customers appeared happy and anxious about the bread goods. I was able to order a lavender latte and waited off to the side. The cafe was nice and clean and the staff was nice when taking my order and delivering a good latte. Once I finished ordering, the line grew longer and longer (not a bad sign for so late in the evening). The most difficult thing for me was getting to the location. Some construction was going on in the front of the main road, making it difficult to park in their parking lot. I drove around twice to get in (did not want to stop or delay normal traffic patterns for my cup of coffee), but it was not the end of the world!!! If you're ever in the area and looking for a great cup of coffee, give them a try. I did not try the bread or sweet treats, but from the number of others ordering them and grabbing some to-go, I would think they are probably pretty good as well.

We needed a spot to get some work done on a Sunday afternoon, so we pulled into White Windmill. Whatever you imagine when you think of 'cafe vibes,' I'm pretty sure you'll find it here. There are telltale aromas of caffeine and baked goods wafting in the air, chill music in the background, and the just-right din of other customers that get you into productivity mode (of course, the free wifi helps to that end too). There are baked goods galore, with cakes (whole and sliced) and macarons sitting enticingly in the fridge. There were even a few gluten-free options available, though many of them seemed to be sold out by the afternoon. There's a similar profusion of drink offerings, many of which are offered both iced and hot. I was curious about quite a few unique ones, like rose and charcoal. But with the lines so long behind me, it felt hard to ask too many questions (though the cashier seemed sweet enough to entertain all the ones I asked), so I settled on a lavender latte while my husband got the iced chai. With it, we also nabbed a cheesecake slice. We received the cake right away, but given a vibrating pager to let us know when our drinks were ready. All of it was delicious, though everything seemed to hit a little harder on the sugary scale than I would have preferred - including the drinks, which come pre-sweetened. There's a pretty wide seating area, with tables, high tables, and a long communal table. The space was packed and we had to seat ourselves at a bigger table with strangers, but I appreciated that the noise level never got too loud or distracting.

Coffee and specialty coffee drinks are great. They offer different types of warm sandwiches for lunch. Fresh baked goods everywhere. I have been here twice and both times they were out of gluten free items (except macarons) but they are $4 each. Bougie little coffee place that's cute but overpriced. 4 of our party got coffee and sandwiches with chips and it was $85. No one gets a cupcake in this trip.

I was in the area and looking for breakfast. Note that breakfast ends at 10:30. Lunch starts at 11 am and any hot sandwiches orders end at 2:30 pm. I missed breakfast but hung around to order a sandwich and drank my coffee while I waited. They had some additional syrups for rose and lavender lattes. I appreciate the floral notes in my coffee. They have lots of pastry items and bread for sale. Additionally there are cakes for sale. There is ample seating to eat in. I really liked this place and will definitely come back.

Came back again to White Windmill and it's always such a treat. Coming after lunch on the weekend, there were already goodies that were sold out and this place was FULL. Hardly any seats inside, but always worth coming in to grab some bites to-go. The strawberry cream bread is one of my FAVORITES!

A delicious, bountifully bakery , a great coffee shop with breakfast and lunch items done beautifully. Friendly , professional staff . Very comfortable seating and build out . Close to 285 too . Great find .

This place has a wonderful vibe. The first time I came here with friends I knew I w anted to come back to study. They offer many different Korean pastries and desserts here as well as the coffee. I ordered an Iced Vanilla Latte with Oat-milk (Around $8). So, this coffee is definitely coffee. It is not very sweet at all. I personally don't mind but I was not expecting that, I usually enjoy slightly sweetened coffee. However, the coffee flavor had a lot of depth. I also tried the Sweet Potato Cake. This was absolutely delicious. I have never had it before and it such a wonderful idea. It also looks so cute. This great has a great classy ambience and I will definitely come back next time I'm close by.

Come for the baked goods, not the café. Recently visited for a bubble tea and a sweet treat. We ordered a Thai Bubble Tea (half sweet), White Chocolate Latte Iced Blended, and a Blueberry Scone. The blueberry scone was absolutely delicious. It tasted as if they whipped cream cheese into the pastry. It was something I've never tasted before and I loved it. The drinks were another story. The Thai Bubble Tea was sweetened perfectly (not too much, not to little)...the problems were that I received it blended and I did not order a blended frappe style drink. And the bubbles...the regular boba...they were hard and partially crunchy. These weren't crystal boba...they were supposed to regular boba, they just weren't prepared correctly. The White Chocolate Latte Iced Blended we ordered...they didn't put any espresso into it. It was literally a blended white chocolate milk. Utterly disappointing.

I have been here a few times to stop in for a snack and some coffee. I always get the hot white mocha which comes out perfect each time and then i usually get a pastry of some sort. I have had multiple different types of pastries and they have always tasted great! The staff there work quickly and are efficient. Inside there is plenty of seating and nice and bright from all the windows they have. Will be returning again!

We visit this place a year ago for the Bingsu dessert, which we enjoyed ONCE and never again. Theirs always an excuse,"machine's broken". Get your dessert elsewhere.

Nice little restaurant/deli with delicious sandwiches. Near closing time the soups selections are reduced or no longer available though. The place was packed but it was worth the wait.

A lot has changed since my last review, except for the high quality of food and service! They serve sandwich/lunch items now and greatly expanded their drink menu. Coffee was really good, way better than Starbucks type of places. And they got novelty favors like rose latte. All bakery items are still top quality. Prices have gone up significantly but not more than other stuff/places in the last couple of years. I stop by whenever I can.

Their cakes and fruit tarts are amazing. Not to sweet and not super sweet. The service is also amazing great. Best place if you want to just relax and have a peaceful evening.

I eat here once or twice a week for lunch since I work nearby. The ambiance is very relaxing and the place is cute and well-maintained. Unless they're swamped, service is very fast and allows me to eat there and still make it back to work on a short lunch break. I usually eat a sandwich and drink a coffee, but the baked goods like their breads and desserts are really the star here.

What a special place! The atmosphere is unique and comfortable! There are so many incredible pastry items to choose from, it's hard not to buy all of them! They pair amazing pastries with amazing coffee! We thoroughly enjoy the experience every time we drive through town!

I cannot quite understand the specialty or draw of this cafe. Its rather crowded, noisy, and the drinks and pastries are run of the mill. On my second visit, I was met with some less than polite servers. Rather abrupt and rude in asking for my order. Not one to hold up the line, and there was no line , I place my order with the feeling that they just wanted me out of the way. Sorta like.. get yer shite and get out.. I certainly wasn't one to lounge and mill about so we left after the quick bite and drink.

Service is a little rude and a bit arrogant. Their coffee taste absolutely horrible. Probably one of the worst cafes I've been to. The ambience is cute and clean but hardly any seating when I went. Also, parking is extremely terrible. I probably wouldn't ever go again...

Stopped by on a Saturday afternoon and the place was pretty bumpin. Not sure if the parking lot supports all the traffic the place can generate but it wasn't an issue for me. Good looking cafe ambience with all types of seating- lounge chairs with smaller tables, tables and chairs, etc. Lots of choices when it comes to breads. What I will say is they are almost all overpriced. A bag of cookies for $7-9? Unsure. I tried a bread labeled "Mochi" but it ended up being a cream cheese type bread with raisins and nuts. It wasn't bad, just not what I expected. The hazelnut latte was eh. Not much hazelnut flavor. Would have been more impressed if it tasted that way as a plain latte but as a flavored one, it missed the mark. Worth visiting if you're looking for a nice aesthetic to get some work done, read a book, or catch up with a friend. It's a big enough place it had the "stay a while" vibe without feeling bad.

Love the ambiance of this cafe. Very relaxing and peaceful. A place to work or read a book. Definitely somewhere you can enjoy a cup of tea or coffee with a deli I pastry freshly made. We enjoyed the little fish taiyaki with bean paste. So many different types of sweet breads, cakes, cookies and macaroons.

This is for their boba. It's pretty dismal. Weak tea flavor and the pearls are hard. The cashiers here are always changing now (did they get bought?) and they didn't know what they were doing or what ingredients went onto which drink.it took 5 minutes to order a "no sugar " drink turns out it was premixed powder with sugar. Ah they also did not provide straws for my to go order. Altogether pretty poor experience with their tea. Just get the pastries and look for better tea around.

Stopped by for coffee and found a spot that I wasn't expecting. Pastries galore! Had a warm sandwich to go but I need to return to get the full rundown of the menu.

One of the best bakery's in Atlanta! My favorite are the cream cheese brioche and blueberry bread! They also have great coffee drinks too!

I had the Hazelnut Latte and K had Cafe Mocha. I still have to add 3 sugars....so I messed up the pretty design. Lol. It was freezing inside but we found a table outside, which was nice. We had the small chocolate chip cookies and K thought they were sweet. I thought they were good, similar to shortbread cookies. But I wished I could have tried the oreo cheesecake. They only had a whole one that they weren't cutting. I still prefer my favorite spot on Pleasant Hill Road, Sweet Hut, cause I like the cheesecake there.

They have some delicious breakfast sandwiches. I really wanted to try the bulgogi sandwich but they only serve it for lunch. The pecan cookies that came with the sandwiches were so good we hit up the bakery for more. They have all sorts of fun bakery items. My wife loved the coconut balls, fluffy and cakey and not too sweet. I tried the oatmeal raisin cookie balls and they were terrible. Rock hard, bitter, childhood ruined, minus one star! We found we had love-it-or-hate-it extremes with some of the other treats we picked up. It was either the best or the worst.

This is a great place to work from because lots of seating. Their bakery items like cookies, pastries, and bread are great. I haven't liked any of the drinks I've had here- The matcha latte was too sweet, and regular latte was ok, and the boba texture was a bit sticky. The lady at the counter was rushing a bit, but no major issues.

I've had a cream filled pastry and almond pastry here. Both were good. The bakery always seems to be packed which is a good sign.

I came back and had food this time!!! I went with a simple BLT and it was delicious and way bigger than I expected. This is a great place to grab something to eat and get some work done.

I love this place. I am driving twice a week from Sandy Springs to inhale the yumminess! Bakery items are amazing and I love the charcoal latte. I wish they would open a shop in Sandy Springs!

I've never been here in the morning until this past Thursday, when I had dropped off my car at a nearby car repair shop and walked to White Windmill Bakery and Cafe. All the other times I came here were in the evenings, and now I realize everything was always picked over when I always came in here late. This morning, though, it smelled so good, with all of the fresh baked goods just put out on display and their multiple rectangular baskets were almost all full. Everything looked so good, but I was limiting myself to pick only one item to eat. I was suffering from analysis paralysis while trying to decide what I wanted. Seriously, just about everything looked so good - muffins, croissants, rolls, cakes, danish ... mmmm! On a few of the items, I had to ask one of the employees what were in the treats, and she was knowledgeable enough to answer most of my questions, but had to ask another employee to get the remaining answers. There is a separate section where they make sandwiches. I picked out a still warm cream cheese brioche and paid for that and a hazelnut latte that I ordered, and sat down in the almost deserted dining area inside. The cream cheese brioche was similar to a cheese danish, only not quite as sweet. I loved the flavors and soft textures of this treat, and I made it last for the hour and fifteen minutes I was in here waiting (and Yelping) for the phone call from the repair shop that I could pick up my car. I would definitely get the cream cheese brioche again. I'll pass on getting any future hazelnut lattes here; I felt it was just average in flavor. I didn't have to wait very long for it to be made, though. Maybe that's what it was meh(?). I was concerned about the floor being slick, because more than 30 minutes after they opened, an employee was still mopping the dining area, causing a potentially unsafe condition, especially since more customers were coming in, making purchases and eating and drinking inside. I had actually already sat down and was enjoying some down time when the employee came to the area where I was sitting and mopped the floor all around me. Not exactly the safest practice! Lots of tables inside, and customers can opt to eat outside on the patio deck in front of the building.

As soon as you walk in, there are plenty of study/seating areas, and you are lined up with savory and sweet pastries. The iced white mocha latte and the strawberry creme pastry was really good, and all of the other pastries looked delectable as well. The area was clean, and the drinks were made fast!

DELICIOUS! This place is so cute , cozy and unique. We stop anytime we are in the area. Love everything there especially the manju's and the coffee bun! Yum!!!

Nice cafe! They have a good amount of traffic and some delicious looking pastries. I came for a cake, which I felt the flavor didn't live up to the presentation. I just didn't bite into the cake and say "yum". I kept biting trying to say "I like it", but can't say it was bad either. Which is the only reason they are down 1 star. They also could benefit from some variety. The cakes had a different fruit but in essence were the same.

Yelp Reviews: Quarantine Edition #66 The Mother of White Windmills! I haven't been in Atlanta long, but I've been around long enough to observe the sizable Korean population here. From Doraville through Duluth, from Johns Creek through Suwanee, between 285 and 85, and all the way up Buford Highway heading northeast, the Kimchi Korridor through the suburbs north of Atlanta is home to one of the most robust Korean communities anywhere in America. Besides H Marts marking Korean outposts stretching ever northward beyond ATL, it seems like White Windmill Bakeries go hand-in-hand with the expanding reach of the Korean American culture here. And why not? Similar to Paris Baguette in other major cities in America, White Windmill provides coffee, cakes, cookies, fresh-baked bread, pastries, salads, sandwiches, and even shaved ice all day long... from 7:30 am through 11 at night! These places are amazing for studying, serving as a mobile workplace, and catching up with old friends; no wonder they're a hit! The White Windmill in Doraville off Oakcliff Road and Buford Highway NE is probably the biggest one I've seen in the Greater Atlanta area and their selection of products are truly impressive. In a pinch, you can grab something quick to eat on the road, some holiday gifts for your favorite sweet tooth, or really luxuriate with a full on KDrama-style brunch as you gossip/argue with your friends/lovers. It's places like this that really help anchor a community... on your way to or from Atlanta proper, make sure you check this place out!

Awesome place if you have sweet tooth. The place has so many fresh baked goods. They have more than bakery products like coffee, tea, sandwiches and boba drinks. It has plenty of sitting area and place feels cozy. Their bakery includes macaroons, cake, muffins, cookies, and so much more.

This is a great and unique cafe! They have a huge selection of rolls, breads, pastries and cookies at any time of day. I have also tried their bubble teas which while not their specialty, are still pretty good. The indoor area has a ton of seating by and seems like a cozy spot to get some work done... and judging by the number of people with laptops, it seems like others agree.

My favorite Korean bakery in the Atlanta area! This particular location is spacious, but it is always full most of the time.. just shows how popular this place is. It also has a wide variety of pastries, including the traditional Korean pastries. In addition, they have breakfast and lunch sandwiches many of which you can order as a combo with drinks! I absolutely love their cakes too! Perfect level of sweetness! Exactly why I got my wedding cake here :)

I was looking for somewhere to eat close to the immersive experience on Buford Hwy. I found this listed and decided to try it. The food is good. Had a pizza baugette which was good. The regular coffee is some of the best I've ever had. The pastries are great! I had a cream cheese danish which was heavenly! Still have a chocolate caramel tart to try. The service was excellent and all the staff was very helpful. It was a nice place to sit and chat for a while. Busy but not packed when we got there. It was getting really busy when we left. I am sorry I didn't know about it before now. It is a popular place and I plan to go back.

Good atmosphere to meet with friends/family. Large variety of pastries and drinks. Wish that the menu was available online.

Large selection of pastries, super clean, and enforcing social distancing. I came by here to have breakfast while waiting for car maintenance to be finished and I felt very safe and satisifed with the experience. There are a ton of asian style pastries ranging from savory to sweet like red bean buns or sausage buns. Also assorted sliced bread, cookies, cakes, and a sandwich bar. At the counter you can order hot and cold drinks. We got a curry pastry and a sausage bun. Both were made really well! The curry pastry is covered in panko breading and has curry filling inside. The sausage buns were generous with sausage filling and also has this red savory sauce drizzled on top. I got a cafe mocha as well. Everything tasted great and service was fairly quick The tables inside have cards clearing stating which ones are closed for social distancing, and the place has good airflow. There is also an outdoor patio area if you want to sit outside and on top of that there was a ton of parking. A lot of people here were studying or working and there's free wifi. Definitely recommend you check out if you're in the area!