Chow Down Atlanta

Seven different flavors. All individually wrapped and tied with cute bows. Beware. They crumble like crazy. The crusts are hard and dry. But the fillings are creamy and delicious. A buck a piece. Yes. It’s a good buy. But nothing beats the real French version in taste, texture, and quality.

White Windmill Bakery and Cafe
Several locations but I’ve only seen them in the Buford Highway location:
5881 Buford Hwy
Doraville, GA 30362
(678) 887-5200

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Johns Creek

If you prefer a quieter atmosphere than most Korean bakeries then Vincent Bakery is for you. There are two locations: the first one opened on Medlock Bridge in Johns Creek, a stone’s throw from Super H Mart; and the newer other one is on Pleasant Hill next to What The Pho. The atmosphere at both locations are quite laid back. The Johns Creek location is a lot bigger, offers more goodies, and has a neat, glass-walled, open bakery where you can peek and see the bakers at work.

Johns Creek:

Pleasant Hill:

I like the croissant/danish here filled with creamy custard. The cakes are moist with a very good, light butter cream frosting — the mocha and sweet cream cakes are their signature cakes. Mocha rolls are also very good here. And, of course, any Korean milk cream bread is better than any standard grocery white bread.

Vincent Bakery
2 Locations:

10900 Medlock Bridge Rd # 106
Johns Creek, GA 30097
(770) 476-7534

2442 Pleasant Hill Road
Duluth, GA 30096
770 622 2028

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When I need to get out of the house for a change of scenery, creative inspiration, or simply to kill time, I almost always hang out at Cafe Maum. I love the ambiance here — long wooden communal table, cozy booths, tiled floors, a fireplace, club chairs, and free wi-fi. Baked goods and cakes are all oh so fresh and delectable, fresh-made juices are very good and refreshing, and coffees made to rival the other big chains. They also have sandwiches and soups if you want a more satisfying meal.

Some of my favorites here include the mocha roll cake, all the cakes topped with fresh fruits, bread with butter cream, sliced whole baguette filled with butter cream, whipped cream sliced bread (great for sandwiches or toast), cream puffs, the mango-strawberry fresh juice, and the chicken salad on croissant.

This is a real great place to surf for free as much as you want, nibble on baked goodies, sip some coffee or juice, and just chill out. Read EDMan‘s take on this cafe’s awesomeness.

Insider tip:
The Duluth location underwent renovation last week. They were supposed to re-open this week. I plan to visit in a day or two and will provide an update with photos.

The scoop:
Bakery Cafe Maum
7130 Buford Hwy
Atlanta, GA 30340
(770) 263-7447

3182 Steve Reynolds Blvd
Ste 110
Duluth, GA 30097
(770) 813-8874

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