Highland Bakery

A busy bakery and cafe where Atlanta does brunch
Word to the wise: Arrive early on the weekend - before 10am - to snag a table without a wait. If you do have a wait, wait - the many tables turn over quickly.

This cafe is housed in a historic red-brick bakery, straddling the line between Inman Park and the Old Fourth Ward. It's sort of a see-and-be-seen spot for Sunday brunch, with a line out the door, but any day of the week it will be bustling, and it's easy to see why.
Much more than a neighborhood spot, people drive from all over for the sweet potato pancakes, fried-chicken benedict, and peanut butter French toast. There's a full lunch menu, too, with salads and sandwiches galore, as well as a grand array of baked goods, from cookies and cupcakes to fancy, decadent cakes. Check online for information about the Midtown and Buckhead outposts.