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    4.1 (95 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Brandi W.

    I was very excited about trying the sandwiches here. I had seen several people on TikTok talk about how good they were. So I went with my mom. I will say the customer service was lacking. We walked inside and looked at the menu and the girl at the register. Just kind of stared at us. Didn't speak didn't offer any suggestions. We were looking at the menu for a little bit, so just try to figure out what we want. A big note that I saw is that you cannot do any substitutions. But you can do add-ons at an additional fee. I kinda hate that because there's certain things I just don't eat and would've liked to put on my sandwich instead of the thing I took off. So let's get down to the sandwiches. We got the mortadella which had the multi level meat, cheese, and pesto on it and the Firenze which had salami, cheese and Dijon mustard. Both sandwiches cost $15.45 each. I just knew the sandwich was gonna have so much meat on it because it's a $15 sandwich. I was very disappointed when we got our sandwiches to see how thin they were. Hardly any meat on it. It lacked maybe having some olive oil on the bread for moisture. Very dry I will say. The only thing that say, the mortadella sandwich for me is the pesto. The pesto was really good, but I did not like the Dijon mustard on the other sandwich. It just didn't seem to go well together. I definitely don't think I would come back. Wasn't worth the money for me and my overall experience just wasn't wonderful. Cute shopping side, but not enough to make me come back.

    The Mortadella. Delicious!
    Natasha J.

    12/10 recommend! Best paninis in Atlanta, hands down. We tried Pala Bakery for the first time today and can't wait to go back! I ordered the Mortadella panini, soft yet crisp bread filled with mortadella (a delicious Italian bologna), pesto, and the creamiest ricotta I've ever had. My husband had the Italian Ham, layered with mustard ham, mozzarella, and tomato. Both were outstanding! Don't miss the cannoli, we had ours with chocolate chips, and it was the perfect choice. If you don't see them in the dessert case, ask -- they'll make them fresh to order. The bakery is in a shopping plaza with plenty of free parking. Inside, seating is limited, so we ordered to-go. The wait was about 10 minutes, which isn't bad at all. I loved being able to watch the prep area behind the counter, it felt like watching the magic happen. Service was friendly and welcoming. The restaurant was also clean.

    Prosciutto Panini
    Michelle H.

    I ran to Pala Bakery after a recent video on social media regarding their Italian sandwiches blew up! They are an Italian bakery specializing in desserts as well as sandwiches and pizzas! The outside looks very unsuspecting and it is rather small inside (a few tables here and there along with outside seating), but trust me this is a good eatery! The service was quick and friendly as well. I got the Prosciutto Panini but asked for the tomato and arugula on the side (I do not like vegetables that much, haha). The 18 month old aged prosciutto was savory and the mozzarella was fresh! I love getting bread service at Italian restaurants so being able to eat the prosciutto and mozzarella in sandwich form is amazing. The focaccia bread is so crispy and really makes the sandwich in my opinion. I think the panini would have tasted amazing if I added pesto to it, but I still really enjoyed it. I definitely would come back to try their other sandwiches and pizzas! I love the flavors of the Prosciutto Panini so I am certain that the other dishes would taste just as delicious too. I will say the panini was a bit expensive but it is large enough to serve two people.

    Cuties At Lunch Nice Date Spot.
    Monica W.

    The Calabrian Pizza With Mozzarella, soppressata, tomato sauce, topped with Calabrian chilis and drizzled with honey. Was the absolute best pizza flavor combination that I've ever tried my whole group loved it. The Muffaletta Sandwich Packed An Incredible punch & The Mortadella Panini Was Perfect. Looking forward to dining there again. Friendly service in a cute & clean establishment.

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    Michael B.

    OH MY WORD! The Mortadella Panini is one of the best sandwiches I may have ever had. The bread... fluffy and light with a crunchy crisp crust. The flavor was amazing (Eyes close and roll back in head). I can't wait to go back! Saw a feature on Instagram with the whole video thing. Thought, what the heck, I'll try it. Welp, the video did not lie.

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    Renee W.

    My daughter wanted to try this place for lunch on Saturday. Small spot but has seating inside and outside. The food is expensive so we just got 1 sandwich and a bag of chips to share at almost 30 dollars smh. Our Panini had fresh mozzarella with 18 month aged prosciutto on it. We didn't like it. Barely no meat on it just all that bland tasting cheese. The star of the show is that bread though. Try it for yourself.

    Helena E.

    The prosciutto and mozzarella almost never make it to the house. I love the sandwiches! It's always a special little treat when we drop in. If I have to pick between a sandwich and the pizza I'm going to go for the sandwich, but the pizzas are just as good! Such a cute little place, love the vibe. It's always super busy and it definitely has its regulars. I don't live in the area so unfortunately I can't drop in weekly like I want to, but you can tell that staff have a great relationship with people who come in all the time and they're super friendly and patient despite the chaos. 10 out of 10 definitely recommend.

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    Morgan H.

    The food was really good. There was a good amount of options on the menu. I only had a sandwich, but I would definitely go back to try the pastries. Inside was a bit smaller, but it's set up like a normal café so it's definitely a place you can sit inside at. They also have a gelato bar, which I thought was really cool! Overall, the service was good.

    Mortadella Panini !!
    Mike P.

    This was a walk by, and I went in looking for Italian deli. They had panini. I ordered Mortadella and it had ricotta and basil pesto. It's the first time I've actually tasted Italy here in GA. Nothing and I mean nothing I've tried brings me back to Italy like this sandwich. It blew my mind. Immediately it made my top 10 list for all of this state. HIGHLY recommended based on this sandwich. They also offer prosciutto sandwiches which don't make sense to me, as it's a stringy meat and does not bite off clean. You'll pull the whole lump out with your bite. I can't wait to try the other food here... !!

    Prosciutto & mozzarella Prosciutto & mozzarella
    Lala M.

    Best thing I ate in a long long time! Reviews on TikTok are absolutely true!!!! Fresh baked bread, for sandwiches and the pizza and the croissant ! Omg so delicious I can't wait to be hungry again to eat my leftovers...yes the entrees are HUGE! Will be bringing my parents here who love fresh ingredients too! There's a crunch with every bite! Did I mention delicious???

    Single scoops of Mango Sorbet
    Faydria G.

    I have been meaning to visit this cute little shop. Decided to stop in today. Seeing that I can't have milk. I take my sorbets very seriously. Pala has a one taste policy. As they stated "make that one taste last" (¬_¬ ). The sorbet choices where lemon, mango, mixed berries and I believe it was one more, but I can't recall what flavor it was. But my all time favorite is lemon then mango. So, I tried lemon first and I was a bit unhappy with the lack of lemon flavor. So, I went for mango. Once again I wasn't pleased with the flavor. The sorbet was really sweet with very little flavor of the fruit. Now, I have had some very good sorbets. Heck, I've even had some store bought sorbets that was extremely good. Pala sorbet missed the mark for me. The lemon didn't have any lemon zest or just a little lemon twang. The mango didn't have any not even a bit of mango fruity flavor but really sweet. That's all I tasted was sugar (sweetness). Now, they also have pizza and other Italian choices. Maybe I'll try the food menu. But I can say I won't be back for the sorbet.

    Sopressata & Fior di latte Sopressata & Fior di latte
    Carol Lynn S.

    The bread on my Sandwhich was chewy soft crunchy all at the same time the meats cured meats chefs kiss I prefer the more spicy then the one that had arugula I added so olive oil it was kinda dry didn't try pastries or the gelato way to full The service friendly the ambiance it's very small reminds of the bakeries from home in our historic Italian neighborhoods When I'm feeling nostalgic this will be one of the places I would come to just to get a feel of home

    The Muffalatta

    We went today. It was worth the hype! The sandwiches are huge . We split the muffuletta and we got some desserts to go.

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    Love their unique but authentic offerings. Would love to see them extend their deli and bakery items.

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    A good spot. A Lot of great items for you to enjoy. Many different pizzas and pastries.

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    Food is really tasty but pricey - lunch for two (no drinks) ran about $50. Gelato is so-so, but pastries are where it's at.

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    We spent around $65 for a panini, a pinsa, 1 drink, 2 pastries, and a joey bag + tip so it is on the pricier side.

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    7.0 mi

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    7.1 mi

    Whenever my daughter goes to the Curb Market I always ask her to bring me something sweet because…read morelet's face it this marketplace has some of the best food and grocery spots all in one place. I thought she was going to go to this other place in mind but I stead she chose Breeze Confectionery. I will admit I never heard of the place but when she came home with three humongous slices of Key Lime Cake I had to looks them up in the net. The bakery has a French and African background. You can read more about them know their website. The desserts in the case make you want to swoon. What attracts me is all the colors. They have an extensive variety of cakes, pastries, croissants and even macarons. Oh what a joy to know that this establishment is located close enough to home and far enough all at the same time. The Key Lime Cake is a huge portion. It is 4 layers of goodness. As soon as I opened the container the smell came flowling out. You know it's good if the cake smells good. Oh my!!! I had to tirl it around to get a good look at it. It's a beautiful cake. The topping is a crunchy sugar, butter concoction. Made similar to strawberry crunch cake. The star of this cake is the fact that it's is extremely moist. MOIST!!!!! I tell you there is not I got dry about this cake. I could only eat the bottom layer but please believe I will nibble on this cake day by day until it is gone. Bravo to the owners I will spread the word of Facebook and Google. I hope you look at reviews because they do matter. My fellow Yelpers and Google folks make your way down to the heart of Atlanta, Municipal Market aka The Curbarket and have your self a treat. I do not believe you will be disappointed.

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