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Locally owned and family-run since 1998

Big City Bread Cafe

OPEN for Dining on the
Patio, Indoor Dining,
Take Out, & Delivery

SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH
Brunch: Mon-Fri 8am-3pm
Lunch: Mon - Fri 11am-3pm
Brunch Only:
Sat/Sun 8am-2pm
FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER
Fridays 5pm-9pm
No Dinner Service on September 19th and 26th

(706) 353-0029
(706) 353-0043

You May Also Place Your Order for Delivery with Uber Eats or DoorDash.

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NO DINNER SERVICE this Friday, September 19
or Next Friday, September 26

We will close at 3PM for the next two Fridays and resume our Seasonal Chef’s Special Dinner Menu on Friday evenings from 5PM to 9PM shortly! Please check back here and on our socials for updates.

FRIDAY EVENING DINNER SERVICE

Check the website, socials, or call (706) 353-0029 to inquire about the latest Seasonal Menu offerings & updates on availability of Friday Evening 5PM-9PM Dinner Service. 

Enjoy our Chefs’ Seasonal Dinner Menu at the cafe on the Friday evenings when the cafe is serving dinner. (At times, we may be closed on Friday evenings for a private event.) 

NEW FRIDAY HOURS
Friday Brunch: 8am-3pm
Friday Lunch: 11am-3pm
Friday Dinner: 5pm-9pm 

NOTE: The kitchen will be briefly closed on Fridays from 3PM to 5PM to prepare for dinner service. We'll still be open for pastries and beverages.

No Dinner Service on Friday 9/19 and Friday 9/26— we’ll resume shortly!

 

Employment Opportunities

No phone calls please! Please email our manager with your full name, phone number and email, plus your work experience to info@bcbcafe.com. We don’t currently have any open positions, but when we do, we’ll be in touch!

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CAFE HOURS

BREAKFAST
Monday - Friday: 8am-3pm
LUNCH
Monday - Friday: 11am-3pm
BRUNCH
Saturday & Sunday: 8am-2pm
LATE LUNCH & DINNER
JOIN US ON FRIDAY NIGHTS!
Friday Extended Hours: 5pm-9pm

No Dinner Service on September 19th and 26th

FRIDAY NIGHT DINNERS. Back by popular demand, we’ve extended our Friday hours! Now you may enjoy a late lunch or dinner with family or friends, every Friday 5PM until 9PM. All the favorites you love, like “French Toast for Dinner,” dinner-only Chef’s Specials on the board, burger and quiche specials, vegetarian and vegan selections, plus specialty adult drinks, coffees and mocktails.

Casual & Social • Family-Friendly • New Kids Menu • Beer & Wine

NEW Friday Dinner Menu

Friday Dinners Press Release

As always, you may:
Order at the Counter / Dine on our beautiful Patio or Inside /
Take To Go / or Call in Your Order

(706) 353-0029 • (706) 353-0043

 
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Locally Owned & Family-Run

For 20 years, Big City Bread Cafe in Athens, GA has served house-made breads, pastries & cakes, and delicious meals crafted with locally sourced produce, meats and cheeses. We also serve a wide variety of fine wine & beer plus locally roasted Publica coffee & espresso drinks. Join us daily, Mon-Sun, for a casual, family friendly breakfast, lunch, or brunch. The Cafe is also available in the evening for private special events.

Find us

We're located just a few blocks from downtown Athens, GA near the University of Georgia.

Big City Bread Cafe
393 North Finley Street
Athens, GA, 30601
(706) 353-0029

 

Big City Bread Cafe News

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NEWS FROM BIG CITY BREAD CAFE

The Latest...
Closing at 3PM this Friday, September 19th and next Friday, September 26th
Dinner
Closing at 3PM this Friday, September 19th and next Friday, September 26th
Dinner

We’re closing at 3PM this Friday, September 19th and next Friday, September 26th. We look forward to seeing you for Friday night dinner very soon! Visit us during our regular hours Monday-Sunday for Brunch and Lunch!!!

Dinner
Friday Night Dinner Specials for September 12th, 2025
Dinner
Friday Night Dinner Specials for September 12th, 2025
Dinner

This Friday Night’s Chef Specials include: Small Special Plates like Escargot, Roasted Olive Plate, or Mussels; Soups of the Night include Rabbit/Seafood/Andouille Sausage Gumbo or Tomato garnished with chevre; Salad Specials with great protein add-ons like Chicken Confit, Steel Head Trout, or Seared Steak, and lots of Special Sandwiches and Burgers like the Lamb Burger, Tofu Sandwich, or Special Grilled Cheeses; plus lots of sides and add-ons! We also have many vegetarian and gluten free options and beer, wine and mocktails plus specialty coffees and desserts!

Dinner
Friday Night Dinner Specials for September 5th
Friday Night Dinner Specials for September 5th

This Friday Night’s Chef’s Specials include: Small Special Plates like Vegan Hummus and Petite Flat Bread, Soups of the Night Lentil & Vegetable or Tomato garnished with chevre, Salad Specials with great protein add-ons like Steel Head Trout, Veg Tofu Saute, or New York Strip, and lots of Special Sandwiches and Burgers! We also have many vegetarian and gluten free options…

Closing at 3PM this Friday, August 22nd and next Friday, August 29th
Closing at 3PM this Friday, August 22nd and next Friday, August 29th

We’re closing at 3PM this Friday, August 22nd and next Friday, August 29th. We look forward to seeing you for Friday night dinner very soon!

Athens Banner-Herald’s Andrew Shearer dubs Big City Bread Cafe one of the “South’s Best Places to Eat”

BIG CITY BREAD CAFE
ON INSTAGRAM

Chorizo Poutine, our signature french fries topped with chorizo gravy, queso fresco and a poached egg with herbs
Announcing a few updates at Big City Bread Cafe!!! FRIDAY EVENING DINNER SERVICE AND SPECIALS Fridays: 5PM to 9PM Check the website at bigcitybreadcafe.com, socials, or call to inquire about the latest menu offerings & updates on availability o
Lunch Special, Italian focaccia sandwich, crispy prosciutto and Genoa salami, fresh spinach, House made marinara, melted provolone cheese, on crispy focaccia bread.
This Week's Friday Night’s Chef’s Specials @bigcitybreadcafe include: Gazpacho Andaluz, Hummus Plate, or Deviled Eggs starters; Sandwich Specials including Grilled Tofu & Sweet Potato on Ciabatta, Grilled Turkey Burger, or All-Natural
!!!!WE ARE OPEN ON THE 4TH!!! Friday Night July Fourth Dinner Specials at @bigcitybreadcafe BURGER + BEER + SIDE: $18 on the 4th FOR DINNER!! 4th of July Chef’s Specials include: Tomato Gazpacho Andaluz Soup; Baked Spinach, Gruyere, and Parme
Lunch Special, house cured Gravlax with creamy spinach and cheese spread, cucumbers, sliced onions, mixed greens on butter grilled sourdough toast.
Our breakfast special, three buttermilk pancakes with Rhonda's blueberries, all natural honey drizzle, with House made Chantilly cream, topped with lemon zest
Today's lunch special! Mornay Pretzel burger, all natural beef patty with housemaid Mornay sauce Dijon mixed greens on a toasted house Guinness pretzel bun and thick cut house bacon with a side of our signature fries.

Reserve A Date For your next special event

EVENTS AT BIG CITY BREAD

Currently accepting parties of 60 or less
Contact us today to start planning your next special event! We’ll work with you to create an evening to remember with great food, drinks, & service. Rehearsal dinners, small wedding receptions, birthdays, anniversaries, graduation celebrations, and more!

*Friday availability is limited due to new extended hours on Fridays.

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On the Menu

Our Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, and Beer & Wine menus are updated often, with specials daily at our indoor / outdoor cafe in Athens, GA.

The very latest Big City Bread Cafe News is available on our Blog, or visit us on Facebook & Instagram or ask our staff about the latest Specials.

 

Visit Our
Sister Restaurant

Meet Big City Bread Cafe’s Little Sister:
Just minutes from downtown Athens in Winterville, GA Little City Diner offers delicious breakfast, lunch and brunch for outdoor dining or take-away.

Catering

Let us cater your next event, party or luncheon!
We provide catering off-site or on-site.
 

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