More Sweet Treats

There are many bakeries and pastry shops in the north metro Atlanta area, and everyone seems to have their favorite spot to shop for holiday sweets. We’ve rounded up a few that are not to be missed.

Buttermilk Sky Pie

Pre-order your favorite holiday pie. Among the many delectable choices are Spiced Pumpkin, Granny’s Apple, Southern Custard and I-40, a pecan pie that’s sprinkled with chocolate chips and coconut.

Location: 4600 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs 30342

More info: 404-975-3822, buttermilkskypie.com

Henri’s Bakery & Deli

Atlanta residents have loved the gourmet baked goods from Henri’s since it opened its doors in 1929. Their delicious cakes, croissants and eclairs delight everyone through the year, and special occasion cakes can be ordered for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza and New Year’s Eve. Watch their website for the release of their holiday menu!

Locations:

6289 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs 30328, 404-256-7934

56 East Andrews Drive, Atlanta 30305, 404-237-0202

2310 Coronet Way, Atlanta 30318, 404-968-9412

More info: henrisbakery.com

Highland Bakery & Kitchen

Originally begun as a wholesale bakery in 1910, Highland Bakery has become a staple for southern comfort foods. The Highland Avenue location bakes holiday themed cakes, cookies and biscuits that can be picked up at there or at other locations.

Locations:

655 Highland Avenue, Atlanta 30312, 404-586-0772

319 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Decatur 30030, 470-270-8979

3343 Peachtree Road, Atlanta 30316, 678-904-2146

1180 Peachtree Street, Atlanta 30309, 404-835-3130

25 Park Place, Atlanta 30303, 404-330-8922

More info: highlandbakery.com

McEntyre’s Bakery

This local favorite has been a family business since it opened as Smyrna Bakery in 1940. In addition to its regular wide selection of cakes, pies and pastries, the bakery offers special Christmas treats, such as the Chocolate Chip Gingerbread Man, Loaf Fruitcake, and cookies and cupcakes decorated for the holidays.

Location: 1184 Concord Road, Smyrna 30080, 770-434-3115

More info: mcentyresbakery. com

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Bundt Cakes

All the holidays are covered with specially decorated bundt cakes, but you will want to be sure to order as early as possible—by Dec. 9 for sure! There’s “Baking Spirits Bright” and “Merry & Bright” for Christmas, as well as “Happy Hanukkah” and “Ring in the New Year.”

Locations:

5975 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs 30328, 404-236-2114

400 Village Green Circle, Smyrna 30080, 678-841-0130

5230 Windward Parkway, Milton 30004,678-366-1445

410 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming 30041, 470-839-2985

1985 Cobb Parkway, Kennesaw 30152, 678-737-2253

2118 Scenic Highway, Snellville 30078, 770-674-4636

4280 Lavista Road, Tucker 30084, 770-270-5695

More info: nothingbundtcakes.com

Susansnaps

Gourmet gingersnaps are perfect for any season but are especially warming on cold days. There are other flavors to choose from, including Cocoasnaps and Pnuttysnaps, as well as seasonal cookies.

Location: 229 Hilderbrand Drive, Sandy Springs 30328 More info: 404-497-9210, susansnaps.com

Southern Baked Pie Company

Formerly known as Buttermilk Pie Company, this bakery specializes in sweet and savory pies made with seasonal produce from Georgia farmers. The selection ranges from Cranberry Apple Crumble and Georgia Peach to Chicken Pot Pie and Sausage and Onion Quiche.

Locations:

4300 Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta 30339, 404-301-4854

3145 Peachtree Road, Atlanta 30305, 404-263-0820

2685 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta 30009, 678-254-0598

302 Broad Street, Gainesville 30501, 678-971-2555

More info: southernbakedpie.com hotels/georgia/atlanta, click on ‘Hotel Overview,’ then ‘Calendar of Events.’

Harry & David

If your family or friends celebrate Hanukkah, stop by Harry & David’s. They usually open kiosks in Atlanta area malls (and some stores) for convenience and sampling. Their website makes for onestop shopping, whether it’s for Christmas or Hanukkah—and they’re willing to ship gift packages almost anywhere.

The brothers, Harry and David, have their father to thank for their world-renowned pears, perfect for any holiday. According to company history, Samuel Rosenberg was a successful hotel owner in Seattle in 1910, when he traded his luxurious hotel for 240 acres of prime pear orchards in Oregon’s Rogue River Valley. By 1934, the company began creating gourmet gift baskets, featuring pears, for most holidays. By 2014, Harry & David joined the 1-800-Flowers family of brands, which includes cookies, chocolates, pears and much, much more.

More info: harryanddavid.com

Benne for Kwanza and the New Year

If Kwanza is a special holiday in your family, plenty of recipes are available. The emphasis on Kwanza is cultural, not religious, and there’s always room at the table for a cookie or two.

Traditionally, Kwanza tables are decorated with special symbols, starting with a multi-colored tablecloth. The “Seven Principles” that unite families are unity, selfdetermination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith.

Although no one food is designated as a Kwanza treat, West African benne wafers, also called benne cakes, are associated with good luck. According to the Olde Colony Bakery website, “benne” is a Bantu word for sesame. Sesame seeds were brought to the southern U.S. by African slaves,