HIGHLAND BAKERY

She says:
Atlanta’s brunch scene never ceases to impress us. Our list of favorite brunch spots got a little longer this weekend after dining at Highland Bakery. Located in a newly developed strip on North Highland, the bakery occupies a bright, generous space decorated with funky local art. Highland Bakery’s capacity is a real perk… unlike most of our brunch experiences we didn’t have to wait for a seat, despite the steady stream of customers arriving.

He says:
A glass of fresh squeezed OJ and an endless cup of joe kicked off our recent Sunday brunch. For my main entrée, I was tempted by several selections on the expansive menu (ricotta pancakes with blueberry compote anyone?) before eventually settling for the Cowboy Benedict. A clever riff on eggs benedict, this dish features two perfectly poached eggs over quesadillas served with black beans and corn relish. The spiciness of the corn – amped up with just the right amount of chili pepper – disrupted the hollandaise sauce with pleasing results. I’d say it was one of the best brunch specials I’ve had in quite some time.

She says:
The sweet potato pancakes were a perfect fall treat. I was expecting sweet potato to make for a very dense cake, but in fact the cakes were light and fluffy. A slathering of carmelized brown sugar syrup added the necessary sweetness, and a sprinkling of toasted pecans provided a delicious textural contrast.

Our dining partner – a vegan – had several options to choose from and enjoyed the tofu scramble. The potatoes on the side were excellent, browned to a beautiful crisp and well-seasoned.

We say:
This place definitely gives the Flying Biscuit and Sweet Melissa’s a run for its money! For an affordable, delicious breakfast (and fresh cupcakes in the display case to boot) head to Highland Bakery.




Highland Bakery
655 Highland Avenue, #10, Atlanta, Georgia 30312
http://www.highlandbakery.com/