Alon's, Atlanta, Georgia, Bakery Restaurant Details

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I can't afford how good Alon's is. Excellent pastries. Good coffee. Awesome selection of other foods if you want to pay for top-notch stuff.

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Why would you pay $12 for a sandwich? Because it's the best d%#& chicken salad, or tuna salad or Italian meats and cheeses you can get for an upscale European deli in Atlanta. Check out Perimeter's location for an even better grocery selection.

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Alon's... How do I love thee. There are two places to get great bread in Atlanta - Alon's and H&F Bakery. I love Alon's ciabatta rolls and loaves and the brioche - it's buttery and slightly sweet. I can't be trusted with it. Seriously.

I usually go into Alon's for bread and leave with much more. Alon's makes delicious soups and sandwiches from scratch. Check the board - the offerings regularly change. It's also a convenient place to grab a cooked, refrigerated entree or side dish for dinner or lunch from the deli case. As for treats, I enjoy the Gruyere Crisps, Apple Normandy and their Mexican wedding cookies. Those cookies are so light, crunchy and sweet it should be a crime.

Maybe I shouldn't reveal my secret but Alon's is my go-to spot for host/hostess gifts at the holidays. You can get cookies by the pound, banana or pumpkin bread for breakfast or Alon's housemade take and bake cookie dough along with many other treats and festive platters.

Alon's is pricey for some foods but you get what you pay for. The quality cannot be beat. I've never been disappointed.

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Before I get too far into this review, I just want everyone to know that this has been my favorite discovery during my coffee scene exploration. When Jaclyn first mentioned this place, I was excited because I hadn't been to a proper neighborhood bakery in Atlanta. And I've lived here for more than 20 years. And then I found out they brewed Batdorf & Bronson coffee, which made the anticipation that much greater.

So with high expectations Jaclyn and I proceeded to go to the Virginia Highlands location. Nestled in between some houses and some amazing local ships, Alon's Bakery is at first a very unassuming place. But then you open the doors, and you enter into a corner store style bakery where you can get just about everything. Coffee, bread, breakfast, lunch, dinner, wine , and so much more. Alon's has something for just about everyone, and ever since my first trip, I have been back there religiously.

Atmosphere- From the moment you pull into the parking lot, you get a very neighborly vibe. Once inside, the feeling continues as you're surrounded by everything that makes up a true neighborhood bakery. The smell, the setup, and the clean and open feel make this one of the most inviting places I've ever been to.

Coffee- Serving Atlanta's own Batdorf & Bronson, the coffee is what you'd expect. Delicious. Alon's Bakery offers the more common B&B blends, and you can't go wrong with any of them.

Service- Friendly, courteous, and always willing to help. One of the best things I can say is that no matter how crowded Alon's gets, the staff stays very patient and does not rush any customer. And somehow the lines are always moving.

Location- Sitting in the northern end of Virginia Highlands, Alon's Bakery is in a very nice and very friendly part of town. It's a perfect place to come grab a bite, grab a cup of coffee, and go for a casual stroll.

Legitimacy- With 2 locations that have been operating for 20 years, Alon's Bakery is becoming a mainstay in Atlanta. Serving known local coffee and serving as a go to lunch spot for the working crowd, Alon's is a very legitimate operation.

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The N. Highlands Alon's has neither the great seating of Dunwoody location nor the lunch and deli options. The cheese selection and service far surpasses the Dunwoody restaurant. I similarly enjoy the coffee and baked goods, while leisurely walking through the Highlands.

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This amazing quick stop in Virginia-Highland is a universally loved constant for fantastic breads, pastries, cakes and gourmet takeout; though it can get jam-packed in the tight space and few find it pricey, most agree the consistent quality is well worth it.|One part patisserie, one part sandwich shop extraordinaire, this gourmet-to-go bakery duo offers quality provisions (think cheeses, salads, meats and desserts) along with some of the best bread in Atlanta; the original Virginia-Highland outlet has limited seating and nightmare parking, while its beautiful Morningside-Lenox Park sibling features a pleasant patio, but both supply a touch of Europe via wonderful variety, along with brusque service, lunchtime rushes and crazy prices.