The Little Tart Bakeshop

First place I drove to when I touched down in Atlanta. I am a huge fan of croissants and I wasn’t disappointed with my chocolate almond croissant. I was deciding between the plain, chocolate, almond or the chocolate almond croissant. Usually, my experiences with almond croissant were not that great because the almond taste was too strong or the croissant wasn’t as crisp as I wanted it to be. I was recommended the chocolate almond croissant and it was really good!
The ratio of chocolate and almond taste was on point — no one overpowered the other and the croissant had a crisp exterior while being soft and fluffy on the inside. I requested for my croissant to be warmed (I like it warm) and the chocolate melted ever so slightly it was amazing!
It helps that Octane coffee is in the same space (though they maintain separate registers and the lines are not always very clearly defined) and have a great variety of options ranging from quiches, tarts and other kinds of baked goods.

Croissants… get them. Bomb-​ass pastries and super flaky croissants.

Chocolate almond croissant
Apple galette
Quiche
I’ve been to octane before but had no idea this bakery was such a gem. I’m usually a bit skeptical about great bakeries most likely because I’ve never been to one I’ve ever thought was great. A friend recommended it to me and said the pastries were on par with those you could get in France.
For the ambience I would say it’s best for breakfast and studying. Bright, open space, bustling but not distractingly so. Great café feel.
The chocolate almond croissant was crispy and flaky (tad too much so). The almond filling had the perfect sweetness, but the chocolate filling was too sweet for me. I’m definitely going to try the almond croissant and original croissant next time!
Apparently I’ve never had legitimate quiche before because this quiche was legit. It was so creamy in texture and buttery in taste it melts in your mouth and the crust provides a structure and contrast. Best part is that it is seasonal, so mine had chunks of pumpkin in it. Would definitely recommend.
The apple galette was a bit from left field as I haven’t heard much about it, but I am so glad I did. I tend to shy away from Apple pastries because almost every bakery without fail puts way too much sugar in it. This did no such thing and had a perfect balance of sweetness and was so easy to eat entirely. One of those things you need to keep eating to really enjoy the flavor (I ate it all so I guess I enjoyed it a lot).
You go up to the counter to order so there isn’t much to say about service. I do kind of wish they would heat it up a bit to make the croissant a bit softer, but that’s just personal preference.
This place gives me hope for other bakeries and makes me want to try more of them for sure!

Damn their apple cheddar thing be POPPIN’. The food is pricey, but you’re paying for quality. Baked goods game so strong here.

The Little Tart is in Grant Park and shares a space with Octane coffee sooo The Little Tart is as equally chic, professional with high quality food. This is not your average bakery. The foods are unique and would belong in any French patisserie.

I live in Grant Park and am always down for dining locally. My roommate and I posted up in Octane one morning to study and to sip drinks, and I decided that I was also going to get something from Little Tart, whose counter sits adjacent to Octane’s.
I had fully planned to be thrilled, as I had heard great things about Little Tart, and I am a HUGE fan of pastries. However, I can say sadly that I wasn’t wowed.
I haven’t tried nearly everything that they offer, but what I did order tasted as though it had been sitting out for days, and that sole fact disappointed me. If they had warmed my pastry up, even, I’m certain it would have been better, but they didn’t even ask me if I had wanted it warmed up. I’m not sure if that is even an option, but in my opinion it should be. That is standard at most places, even Starbucks, right? It wasn’t the actual flavor that got me, just the texture and the fact that it was cold and seemed stale to me. It was not a pastry that I would have wanted to taste cold and crunchy, as some often do, if that makes sense.
I will have to give this place another try, but it won’t be my first choice.

This review is based on the almond croissant. I read the review by Cindy T and wanted to try it. I got a cup of coffee at Octane and got the croissant to go. I just shared the croissant with my fiancé and want to share how absolutely amazing it tastes. It’s every bit as good as her review describes. I will definitely be coming back to try some of the other pastries!

This is more a review of the service vs. product.
I found this place via Unilocal — it was actually the krog market location a couple miles away but they were the same bakeshop so figured they’d have the same offerings. I wanted an egg sandwich and the gal taking my order turned their nose up at me and told me they didn’t have it, nor did the Krog St location and I must be thinking of the coffee shop Octane on the other side of town. I was bummed bc it ruined the whole experience for me. It was the ego that annoyed me. And didn’t have any defense bc I’d only seen a picture on Unilocal.We also found it a mildly annoying experience to have to swipe a cc/​place orders/​tip etc on 2 machines within 12 inches of each other if you want food and coffee.
I called the Krog St. location before I headed that way, they DO have egg sandwiches — and it was super! And they obviously have some sort of communication problems bt the other location, which is strange bc they’re literally 2 mi apart. Won’t be visiting Memorial Drive location if I don’t have to again.

The best caramel salted nut tart I have ever had– anywhere in the world.

The best bakery in Atlanta. I was going to write «the best croissants in Atlanta,» but then realized they’re also home of the best shortbread in Atlanta, the best scone in Atlanta, and the best chocolate cookie in Atlanta, and on and on. I’ve also heard that that caramel nut tart is life changing, but I can’t attest to that (yet). I can attest that everything they make here is better than any version of that item you’ve ever had before. Case in point: the bacon cheddar scone I had this morning. While sweet pastries are my usual go-​to, this savory treat caught my attention this morning, and it was a life changing moment. This scone had a crispy, hard exterior that yielded to a flaky yet still doughy exterior studded with still crispy bacon and sharp white cheddar. Even better, it was still slightly warm to the touch, attesting to its freshness. This breakfast redefines what Monday mornings should be like.
The set up here is a little weird, as this location is co-​located within Octane on Memorial. Thus, if you want a coffee to go with your baked good, you have to pay twice at different pay stations. As noted in my Octane review, the employees there are quite surly. However, the ones at Little Tart are as cheerful as anyone working around that much sugar and butter should be. Maybe they should share with their Octane peers?

FIVE STARS! An actual French bakery that reminds me of my time in France. The quiches are delicious and the rosemary hazelnut biscotti makes me cry tears of joy. The croissants are TO DIE FOR. The best croissant I have ever had. Buttery, flaky, not dense.

I don’t know who makes this perfect pie crust but that person needs to be surely rewarded. That is taking pie creation to the next level. Insanely good. The right amount of spices, choice of sweet and savory, and of course great coffee at the next counter, all of that brings this place at the top of my list of frequently visited places in Atlanta.

Saw this gem on unique sweets, so I had to try. While in Atlanta we stopped in. The tarts were great as were the croissants. I loved that they use local and organic foods and bake everything in house. The service was decent but the girls were not super friendly nor did they give recommendations. Which not being local I love opinions on what to get. Food was delicious though.

The dish: Almond Croissant
Having just returned from my first trip to Paris, I was nostalgic for an almond croissant and the smells of fresh baked goods. The almond croissant here is PHENOMENAL. As good as the ones in any Parisian bakery. It had the perfect consistency of flaky goodness on the outside and gooey almond filling on the inside. Not too sweet with just the right amount of crunch. Highly recommended! We were fortunate enough to grab the last one and it was a only mid-​afternoon so I would recommend coming early!
#1/​100 of my food adventure through Creative Loafing’s 100 Dishes to Eat in Atlanta 2015

I’m on a quest to find the best breakfast bakery in Atlanta. The benchmark (which shouldn’t be too hard to beat) is Panera. I’ve relied on Unilocal to guide my quest. Restaurant’s have gotten wise to Unilocal and get workers, friends and family to pad the ratings. Always be skeptical of high ratings without hundreds of reviewers. So far, I’ve tried Mae’s, Amelie’s, H&F, Little Tart, Parish Market and Panera.
The Little Tart’s croissants were slightly burned and too crumbly. The egg and cheese breakfast roll was good, but again dried out and crumbly like the croissants. We had a chocolate almond croissant as well. It tasted good, but was a crumbly disaster.

BEST! I will be back every time I’m in Atlanta. My husband and I stopped by twice and had the quiche, almond cake, yogurt with pecans, yogurt with granola, and two cookies. You cannot go wrong, but the quiche was exceptionally good. So flavorful and moist, I’ll miss it dearly. The almond cake was also delicious and memorable. Octane coffee is in the same space, and it is also spectacular.

The Good: They saved me three pies (apple, pecan and pumpkin) the day before Thanksgiving, I didn’t plan ahead and they were very nice and accommodating. The pies looked amazing.
The Bad: Very expensive; 3 pies cost $ 108. The taste, underwhelming and it even had a bad aftertaste.
Wouldn’t recommend Little Tart to anyone.

I have very high standards when it comes to French pastries, croissants and quiche. I was not disappointed here! The quiche and croissant were one of the best that I’ve ever had in my life! The quiche had a perfectly browned and flaky whole wheat crust with a creamy filling of cream, eggs, a delicate goat cheese and roasted butternut squash. They heated the croissant for me in a small oven (no nukes) and it had lots of perfectly browned flaky European buttery layers! And for .50 you can get butter and mixed berry preserves. I also enjoyed the airy cheesy gougére and an assortment of cookies and pastries. They also have a great selection of coffee and tea. The only thing missing was a nice French leafy salad or a creamy soup which sadly they do not offer. And my other complaint would be that they close too early on Mon (at 6pm). Lots of disappointed potential patrons were walking up too late!

On a cold, wintry Saturday morning in the Grant Park Farmers Market, The Little Tart Bakeshop stand was selling autumn inspired pastries and small dessert breads. Being the sucker I am for anything autumn flavored, I decided upon some pumpkin bread with pepita atop.
Flash forward to a warm, summer Sunday morning with a caramelized onion tart. A crisp, caramelized crust with sweet sautéed onions made for a nice not so sweet treat. Also, I can’t help but mention how adorable their peach & blueberry galettes looked. I’ve never actually been to their permanent location, but they’re always at Grant Park on weekends. Kudos for tasty baked goods in this humidity.
The prices might be a little steep in appearance, but for the workmanship and skill, it’s worth it. Sometimes they sell a lavender tea and quiche or fresh veggies — all around tasty stuff for brunch.

What a wonderful little bakery conveniently located inside of Octane!
Whoever helms the ovens at this little piece of heaven really knows what he/​she is doing!
From the croissants to the meringues to the cookies to the cakes, every pastry is a true gem.
I recently came upon an article from Eater mentioning the best calzone-​like foods within Atlanta. One of the items on the list was the Apple Cheddar Turnover here.
So I brought myself to Little Tart to try it out.
One word: Sinful
Any pastry this good should honestly be illegal. Who knows how many calories are in this sweet, savory and scrumptious piece of art?
Good job, Little Tart. Good job.