The food was yummy. We were a group of 8 and started by getting the hummus as well as the cannellini bean based paste. Very tasty. I got the special filet mignon that was perfect. The wine worked really well - I forget what type it was (because I'd had some Scotch from the Jura Isle before we got there), but I remember the name being Estes. For dessert I had the eclair, but everyone else got the flour-less chocolate stars HEATED (emphasis added because otherwise they serve it cold). They raved about it. Random comments - we ate outside under the trees. The night was perfect - I could see the moon through the leaves. There were no annoying bugs and (much as it pains me as a Tech grad to say this about Athens) I was reminded of our trip to Provence when we would eat outside under the stars in similar situations. Yes, it was that good. read more

Favorite breakfast spot in Athens, bar none. Don't rule it out for lunch and dinner too! I can't resist a biscuit with scrambled egg and smoked salmon. It's a self-serve coffee situation; when given the choice, go with 1,000 Faces brand coffee over Jittery Joe's any day! Minus 1 star because not all menu items are winners: I didn't like the grits (they're too thick and had no flavor) and the breakfast potatoes my mom ordered weren't up to par. That being said, the biscuits and preserves will never disappoint. I also can't leave without taking home a fresh made loaf of cinnamon raisin bread (they slice it for you if you request it). There's indoor and patio seating. They're dog and kid friendly. Worst thing is that the lot only has about 4 parking spaces, so you will most likely park on the street. It's definitely a place to check out when visiting or living in the Classic City. read more

I had a wonderful brunch at Big City Bread on a beautiful fall day, taking full advantage of the outdoor seating area. A gaggle of girls playing with sidewalk chalk provided plenty of entertainment while I waited for my food. My breakfast comprised a delectable tofu sauté involving carrots, squash and zucchini in a light soy sauce, spread across a bed of lettuce. The dish also came with a biscuit, which I drowned in raspberry jelly. I noticed that the majority of the breakfast menu involved heavier dishes with ham, although the choose-your-cheese omelettes caught my eye. I might be back for some egg with Gruyére. read more

Oh Big City Bread. You're so cute and I really wish this could work. But why do you have to bleed my wallet dry each time I visit? Didn't anyone tell you that Athens is a college town? You're food is decent but not amazing. And your scones? Please don't get me started on your scones. Crummy, dry - just a mess. I could let them sit out a day and use them as a door stop. I do enjoy your adorable patio. Could I just have a glass of water and enjoy the view? read more

Went there for breakfast with the family a few weeks ago on the way to the hospital. I hadn't been in a couple of years. The food was still excellent, as always. I got the soysage biscuit (and cannot give them enough props for having those!) and it was enormous and delicious. My son had a fruity pastry that was also to die for. Dad got salmon and eggs and said it was enjoyable. My only small complaint would be that my mocha was only half full and kind of burnt. The coffee was scorched. But it was still drinkable. Also, the prices are a little steep for someone on a budget, but the food is so good, and has the bonus of being made right there in the cafe, that I can let that pass as an extravagance. Would love to see more vegetarian biscuits and breakfast sandwiches on the menu! read more

I bumped it up a star because their cinnamon raisin bread (ask if they'll slice it---they will!) is the bomb dot com. No, seriously. I will drive out of the way just to get their cinna-raisin bread. And the people working there are just soooo nice. But jeeeeeez the wait is horrible! 20 minutes later our food finally came out. I was almost wondering if they were baking the bread while we were waiting. I chose the continental breakfast...the french toast was exquisite but so not worth it. The salmon rested on a piece of lettuce, and it was a teeny tiny slice. My fruit wasn't really juicy or delectable. My boyfriend's biscuit (with ham, egg, and cheese) looked like it came from McDonald's (not hating on Mickey D's, but for the price I expected more). Next time I'll just order the bread and take that to-go! read more

The food is fine. But the wait is so long I just rather leave. Not my go to place at all.

I really love this place. All of the food I've ever had here has been awesome! It's a really big place and has a great outdoors eating/seating area. On a beautiful spring day, nothing beats going to grab some brunch here! read more

Have only tried the quiche and French toast, but that's all I need to know I love it. Come here often for the outdoor seating for my pup.

If it weren't for the soysage and cheese biscuit and the skinny vanilla latte, this place would get three stars. Weird service & a door that just wouldn't shut (and subsequently made the restaurant cold) made this place kinda irritating. I found myself getting up every 3-4 minutes to shut the door (we were at a table nearby) because people coming in or out wouldn't! I wish they'd just fix their door so it SHUTS, and that the people working there would be more attentive to the needs of their customers. But, regardless, the soysage & cheese biscuit was one of my favorite breakfasts of my trip to Georgia. I don't know how they did it, because I don't always like vegetarian breakfast "meats", but their soysage is awesome. And the biscuit it came on was fresh-baked perfection. Definitely worth trying. Also, the skinny (as in non-fat & sugar free syrup) vanilla latte was so SO good. I don't necessarily like coffee, but I like it when it's mixed with lots of steamed milk and good-quality syrup. This one had an almost marshmallow-y taste to it, and was super sweet. Some people might not like this, but to me it was great. Maybe pick up some food to-go or something. Or wear a nice, heavy coat. Or just hope they've fixed the door... read more

Delightful breakfast place Peaceful Atmosphere was welcome for this crusty eyed diner Nice touches all around and good quality on all the food and bev Local coffee a treat read more

This is my hood amazing place, it really is a great place to eat. The food will never let you down, and the desserts are to die for. Eggs Benedict are my favorite. read more

Big City Bread Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Athens, Georgia

Very nice breakfast. This place is order at the counter and seat yourself, which I liked. I got eggs benedict and grits with cheese. One egg was over a bit, the other perfect. The hollandaise was spot on and delish. I didn't care for the biscuit is was on. A bit dry for my taste. Since they are a bakery they should do their own English muffin. Grits were good but needed salt and they definitely didn't skimp on the cheese. All in all was a good experience and I would come back. read more

Big City Bread Cafe - Eggs benedict. - Bakeries Near Me - Athens, Georgia

I like this place and the food is pretty fantastic. The area is so cute and there is ample seating. My only issue is parking. The lot holds like 3 cars. My family really wanted to go there but we couldn't find parking. read more

The French toast is perfect. Also, they give a lot of food for a good price. I'm glad I went here

I eat here a lot because the biscuit sandwich is really good but 4 out of 5 times the coffee is out and you end up finishing your meal before your first cup. The rest of breakfast is so so and over priced for such small portions... I've had under cooked home fries enough times to never order them again. Sweet spot and patio and I keep trying to like the place but continually disappointed :( read more

I have had a strange range of experiences here: one five-star dinner, one four-star dinner, and one two-star breakfast. This place seems to be mostly known as a brunch location but the weekday I came to have an omelet and home-fries, the potatoes were both undercooked and greasy, and the omelet was competent (and had a nice Gruyere filling) but not delicious. I did enjoy drinking unlimited 1000 Faces out on the sunshiney patio, though. The two dinners I've had here seemed overpriced by about a dollar until I actually took a bite-- the duck cassoulet and bleu cheese burger were each as well-crafted as anything I've had at Chef Hugh's joints, the wine and beer lists were well-rounded, and the half salads were large and had a nice variety of veggies. One of the many "small plates" plus a salad made a perfect light dinner. The service was especially great the second time-- we were six, out celebrating a friend's birthday after being turned away from two overcrowded choices, and our server, who had just come from a big catering event, handled us seamlessly. I'll definitely be back for more dinners at Big City when I'm feeling flush. read more

World on a biscuit. Is the best. I love this place for lunch, breakfast and brunch. I like the atmosphere and the menu. I have yet to have a meal I didn't love. read more

Good sandwiches but a bit pricey for Athens. Better value for breakfast. Laid back atmosphere may be a negative is some customer's eyes. Parking can be annoying but don't let that stop you from checking out this cafe. read more

Big City Bread is fantastic for brunch/lunch. I've rarely been disappointed in several years of going there for either. Dinner, on the other hand, is an entirely different beast. I can safely say out of the few times I've been for dinner, I've had a delicious and satisfying meal once. The other times, were complete misses. The best dinner dish I've had was a rabbit sausage that was delightful. The worst dish I've ever had, was a $24 steak that pretty much not edible. Our last trip to Big City Bread was a complete and utter let-down, to the point that I will probably never try dinner there again. We arrived at 9:10 on a Saturday, figuring they closed up the kitchen at 10. I eat out late a lot, and completely understand. Usually its just grab a drink, grab some food, and we're all on our way happily and timely. Well, the Big City Bread kitchen closes at 9:30 so all we got were scowls and mystified looks when we walked in 20 minutes before service ends. The service was awkward, rushed, and not really pleasant at all in the slightest. I ordered a steak and my girlfriend ordered fish, both full portions. The fish arrived and was clearly not a full portion... and was more along the lines of a $17 appetizer. My steak was 95% gristle, which for a $24 NY Strip entree is just wrong. The fish dish was pretty much inedible as well. It came with a rice side that tasted like it had been through a dishwasher full of fish, and then put on the plate. No one should have been served that, period. The person who I assume was the manager was decently nice. He saw I hadn't eaten mine, and gave me a discount which was thoughtful and considerate. I appreciate the discount, but at the end of the day we still spent $60 on a meal that was terrible. The wine was decent, so I can console myself in the fact that we just spent $30 each on a glass of wine. Really, I regret even paying anything for that meal it was that bad. Even when the food is good, I still find the prices to be high for the quality of food they are serving for dinner. Stick with lunch/brunch and you'll be satisfied. I'd leave it there though. read more

Phenomenal food - I mean, really delicious eggs! Nice staff, too. "Why three stars, then, Optimus?" One-point-five HOURS from the time we arrived until my meal showed up - a full half-hour after the rest of my table got theirs. And we had somewhere else to be, so I had to eat in the truck. Wait, I am the truck. That's right. I had to eat in myself. Do you humans have any idea how uncomfortable that is? No, you don't. You can't. Well let me tell you, it just plain sucks. But anyway, the food was totally delicious, and the staff were more apologetic than I expected college-aged kids to be. So they still get three stars. I'll expand it to four if the next time I visit, they take the time to - well, take LESS time, actually. Optimus OUT. read more

Food was good. The issue I had was the cost. 3.00 for a side of bacon that consists of 2 pcs was a bit of a shock. The people were very nice and the backed goods were delicious read more

Highly overpriced. Decent food. This is a place folks bring their bratty kids to flagrantly display their bad parenting skills and for others to see how "progressive" they are as parents. read more

Imagine you walk into any restaurant and you sit at a table and wait while one wait person goes from table to table taking food orders. Delivers each order to the kitchen then takes the next order and repeats over and over. Each trans action taking about 5+ mins. This is the system used by this restaurant. If your in line behind 10 people you're looking at approximately a 50 min wait before you even order. The food is alright but definitely not worth the wait. Personally I prefer being waited on while relaxing at a table after giving the waitress my order and receiving my drink. They're reasoning for this system of standing in line is due to a small kitchen. I would think they could do away with the ordering area and enlarge the kitchen and then actually function like a restaurant and not a chow line. read more

I'm enjoying Big City for dinner. They stay open late, have a great vegan stir fry and some roasted side dishes (cauliflower, Brussel sprouts). We like the waiters, who have been expert. Update: Even though the restaurant closes at 9:30 pm, I was turned away at 9:15 since "the kitchen is closing down." I've reduced my rating from 5 stars to 2. We went to the National instead, which keeps their hours. read more

I love they're soup and sandwiches. I can eat there everyday. My ex boy friend took me here and it looks like the introduction to the Big City Bread Cafe is the only real gift he ever got me. Love the sandys. Peace out A town. read more

My mother and I stopped in for dinner while visiting Athens and it was delicious. The hostess was very nice, and after chatting with her for a minute she noticed my hat and that we were in the same sorority. She ended up giving us some great recommendations for what to do the rest of the time that we were in Athens and checked in on us to make sure we were enjoying our meal. The inside of the restaurant is nicely decorated and it has a nice atmosphere. We ended up getting the turkey grinder, the big city burger, and a half tahini salad to share. The food tasted absolutely delicious and was made with high quality ingredients. After our meal we went up to the dessert case and got a lemon bar to go. It had a very nice natural lemon flavor and was the perfect summer dessert. I would definitely recommend going here since the service is excellent and the food tastes delicious. read more

I do love some Big City Bread and have for many years. Probably my favorite item is the marinated tofu with spinach and veggies. Absolutely delicious. This time, I ordered an biscuit with egg and sausage and an assortment of fruit. It was early on a Sunday morning, so no problems with the speed of service. Food was plenty tasty. Don't forget to check out the amazing assortment of breads and pastries inside, including cookies, cupcakes, eclairs, and muffins. Plenty of vegan and gluten free items as well. Good stuff! read more

Love the tomato soup, fried egg sandwich, BLT, and the flatbreads sold from their bakery. Fantastic breakfast and lunch spot!

I miss college towns for the competing "most interesting" places. This is just a great hangout and brunch spot. Very earthy and the food is good. I ate ordered Quiche and homestyle potatoes on a Saturday morning and it was great. Nice portion sizes. Hang out on the patio if you can as that is where most of the seating is under the shade of the trees. Also this is one of those cool places that is tucked away in a neighborhood, so don't be afraid to park in front of a house. Dafe read more

I love sitting outside under the easy shade and fresh breeze before noon. The Egg Benedict is delicious with its wonderful hollandaise. Self serve coffee. Biscuit has an adorably light crunch. read more

Big City Bread Cafe - Egg Benedict - Bakeries Near Me - Athens, Georgia

Over priced but delicious. Salads are good but in my humble opinion the soup is probably canned or contains canned ingredients. I'm sorry but tomato soup done right st the price you guys want for it should be made of fresh roasted tomatoes. No doubt your soup is Amy's or Campbell's. I know the difference it's not fresh. Canned soup should be cheaper than you guys ask so my expectation can be attenuated. On the other hand your turkey burger was good. Good service. They could warm up more and smile more. But it was on par read more

Nice atmosphere, good food& quick service. The sweet potato fries is the best ever I have all over the world. Staff is friendly. Food is good. Price is right. Outside sitting is a plus. read more

Best breakfast in Athens hands down. Amazing coffee amazing people amazing atmosphere not a single complaint except I wish I could afford to eat here every day read more

Big City Bread Cafe is my go-to for lunch when I'm in Athens; I was introduced to it by my colleague and pretty much drag her there every time we work together now. Everything is freshly prepared and homemade. When it's busy at lunchtime that might mean it takes a bit to get your order, but you won't be disappointed. You can go healthy-ish or indulge here; the baked goods always tempt me! I have had several different things here, including the turkey sandwich, a ham sandwich special (ham, melted cheddar, honey mustard and spinach), the apple and bleu cheese salad, and the tahini salad. I'm a picky weirdo when it comes to salad dressing, and BCBC's homemade options are very well made- a good balance of salty and tangy notes that work well with all of the different components of both salads. The atmosphere is laid back and generally pretty quiet. The patio is shaded and has a pretty good number of tables and chairs; I always like the multiple dogs out there to keep me company! For groups more than 4 it might be a challenge but otherwise BCBC is super approachable and reliably good. read more

Good place for breakfast. Order at the register and they bring the food out to you. I tried their dinner too recently and liked it as well. Indoor or outdoor seating. Parking and can be tough. Good deserts and breads as well. read more

We've been exploring Athens restaurants while our daughter is going through law school there, and I think we've finally found our favorite breakfast spot. While we do enjoy the uber-popular Mama's Boy for breakfast we have found that the food there is good but not good enough to wait in line for 30 minutes. Enter Big City Bread Cafe. Great setting with a patio beneath shade trees. Very popular with the retire population of Athens as well. Service was fast and friendly. The food was delicious. We had a biscuit breakfast sandwich that was among the best I've had: bacon and gruyere cheese melted atop a thin layer of fresh scrambled eggs that had been cooked in a skillet, removed in one piece, then folded multiple times into a square to make it fit in the biscuit. The quiche of the day, loaded with chard and multiple cheeses, was among the creamiest we've had anywhere. read more

The place is welcoming and servers are courteous. They have a section of flour chocolate sweets that is good. We had a gluten free breakfast, the server was very helpful. We had grits with cheddar and egg Benedict on Gf toast. The coffee us good...the price is good. We will be back. read more

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One of my favorite spots for breakfast. I love their French toast. It's a huge portion, so large that my kids and I can share it. I recently ordered their quiche of the day, which was broccoli cheddar. I would order it over and over again if it was a staple on the menu. The coffee is great, as they serve a special Jittery Joe's blend. Their grits aren't my favorite. For lunch, I love their apple & blue cheese salad. Their French dip and turkey sandwiches are also delicious. The outdoor seating is what takes this restaurant to a whole other level! Be warned----give yourself time to eat here. You order at the counter and find a seat. The service can be slow. Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy the patio while you wait for your food. It'll be worth the wait! read more

If you're looking for a BLT that is out of this world, this is your place! Great cappuccino too, perfect foam and the espresso gives it a nice finish. read more