Independent Baking Co

Food critique - the pastries were slightly burnt and they could not heat up the croissants. Still, the baked goods were delicious and it's a cute shop. Want to support for tasty local baked goods, however: I don't even really want to go back due to the service. Upon leaving and looking at my pastry bag, I realized they switched two items in my order, so I went back in the shop. After waiting in line for a bit, and the cashier took the wrong item out of my bag, replaced it with the right item, and then charged me the difference. I hope they didn’t put that pastry back on the shelf... I go back home and realize nothing was ever even refunded to my card :/

Excellent bakery. Fresh baked goods, great view of the bakers, nice view outdoors, variety of goods and breads, great customer service and great coffee. As a visitor to UG and Athens, I put this in the top 5 to visit in this area. Walking distance of 15 minutes from center of UG (hotel) or a 5 minute drive - easy to spot from Lumpkin St. Walked in on a Friday morning from a cold-ish and rainy day and were greeted with warmth and sweet smell of dough. The 5--ish bar stools they have are quickly used by long term residents - so if you find a spot, try to take it fast - most people stayed there an average of 1 hour just chatting. We tried a variety of goods including: morning roll (like a buttery and sugary wheel version of a croissant), orange and nut scone, carré des fraises (berries square) and a raisin bread. The bread was king - moist dough, light and excellent raisins (not super sweet). Really good latte too. This is a favorite on my Athens list!