Big City Bread Cafe – American
Sunlight streams through the windows of this bustling neighborhood gem, where the comforting aroma of toasted flour and freshly brewed coffee creates an inviting sanctuary for the morning crowd. Guests linger over golden-brown French toast and buttery, house-made biscuits, while the kitchen transforms farm-fresh eggs into artful quiches and vibrant, vegetable-packed omelets. Whether tucking into a savory "Bird's Nest" or a hearty tofu sauté, every plate captures the soulful, unhurried charm of a perfect community breakfast.
393, North Finley Street, Athens, 30601 +17063530029 https://www.bigcitybreadcafe.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Big City Bread Cafe
Dairy-Free at Big City Bread Cafe
Big City Bread Cafe in Athens has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including BBQ Tofu Sandwich, Fried Old Bay Potatoes and House Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Big City Bread Cafe
Big City Bread Cafe in Athens has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including House Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Big City Bread Cafe
Big City Bread Cafe in Athens has 20 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Creamy Grits, French Toast and BBQ Tofu Sandwich. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Big City Bread Cafe
Big City Bread Cafe in Athens has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Greek Omelet. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Big City Bread Cafe
Big City Bread Cafe in Athens has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including House Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Big City Bread Cafe
Big City Bread Cafe in Athens has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Salad and Hand Cut Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Big City Bread Cafe
Big City Bread Cafe in Athens has 8 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including BBQ Tofu Sandwich, Fried Old Bay Potatoes and House Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Big City Bread Cafe
Big City Bread Cafe in Athens has 19 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Creamy Grits, French Toast and BBQ Tofu Sandwich. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Big City Bread Cafe
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| BBQ Tofu Sandwich | 23.2 g | 75.6 g |
| French Ham & Cheese | 86.3 g | 50.3 g |
| Tofu Vegetable Saute | 0 g | 48.8 g |
| Greek Omelet | 11.1 g | 43.3 g |
| Continental Plate | 155.8 g | 42.3 g |
| Big City Burger | 61.2 g | 39.5 g |
| Tuna Salad Sandwich | 12.8 g | 27.4 g |
| Mushroom Florentine Omelet | 13.1 g | 27.2 g |
| Tahini Salad | 0 g | 20.7 g |
| Fried Old Bay Potatoes | 45.4 g | 11.5 g |
| BLT | 12.2 g | 7.1 g |
| French Toast | 38.6 g | 6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Brunch Specialties
- Two Egg Plate - $13: Two eggs cooked to order, grits or fried potatoes, toast or biscuit, and choice of protein (sausage, bacon, soysage, or turkey bacon) Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Big City Quiche - $13.5: Daily flavor served with grits or fried potatoes and toast or biscuit Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- French Toast - $9: French bread pan fried with vanilla, orange zest, and cinnamon topped with powdered sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Biscuit Sandwich - $3.5: Buttermilk biscuit base Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Continental Plate - $9: Pick any three: fresh fruit, biscuit, toast, cheese, fried potatoes, yogurt, petite salad, French toast, hard boiled egg, or grits Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Tofu Vegetable Saute - $12: Seasonal vegetables sauteed with fried tofu, topped with nutritional yeast gravy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Bird's Nest - $5: Fried egg in slice of wheat toast with fresh herbs and Gruyere cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
Omelets
- Omelet Lorraine - $11.5: Smoked ham, bacon, cheddar, Parmesan, Gruyere, and scallions Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Mushroom Florentine Omelet - $11: Sauteed mushrooms, spinach, Gruyere cheese, and herbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Greek Omelet - $11.5: Artichoke hearts, olives, tomato, feta cheese, spinach, roasted red pepper puree, and herbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
Salads
- House Salad - $8.5: Lettuces, shaved red onions, carrots, red bell peppers, and balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tahini Salad - $9: Spinach, feta, artichoke hearts, chickpeas, marinated olives, and lemon tahini dressing Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Apple Spinach Salad - $9.5: Spinach, sliced apple, red onion, chopped bacon, crumbled blue cheese, walnuts, and buttermilk ranch dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches & Burgers
- Turkey Sandwich - $14: Smoked turkey, mango chutney, provolone, tomato, lettuce, mayo, fresh ciabatta Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Ham & Cheese - $13.5: Smoked ham, Swiss, pickles, butter, Dijon, mayo, fine herbs, baguette Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mozzarella, Tomato, & Basil Sandwich - $12.5: Fresh mozzarella, tomato, fresh basil, balsamic vinaigrette, lemon, grilled ciabatta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus Sandwich - $13.5: BCB hummus, olive tapenade, arugula, red bell pepper, onion, tomato, fresh ciabatta Dietary tags: Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Cheese - $11: Gruyere, provolone, and tomato on grilled sourdough Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- BLT - $12.5: Smoked bacon, tomato, lettuce, mayo, sourdough toast Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Tofu Sandwich - $14: Grilled BBQ dry rub tofu, lettuce, red onion, pickles, olive puree, arugula, nutritional yeast, grilled ciabatta Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Salad Sandwich - $14: Tuna salad, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and Dijon on fresh ciabatta Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Salad Sandwich - $15: Chicken salad with blue cheese, orange zest, celery, and spinach on fresh ciabatta Available at: dinner, lunch
- Big City Burger - $16: All-natural ground beef, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, ketchup, mayo, kaiser roll Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Big City Veggie Burger - $16: Beyond burger, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, ketchup, mayo, kaiser roll Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides & Add-ons
- Hand Cut Fries - $4.5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blue Fries - $9: Fries with garlic aioli, scallions, and blue cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Creamy Grits - $3.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Fried Old Bay Potatoes - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus Plate - $7: Hummus, paprika, and sliced baguette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Publica Coffee - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Cold Brew Coffee - $3.95
- Latte - $4.25
- Mimosa - $7
- Creature Comforts Tropicalia - $5.5: Draft beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
Frequently Asked Questions about Big City Bread Cafe
- Is Big City Bread Cafe dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Big City Bread Cafe has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including BBQ Tofu Sandwich, Fried Old Bay Potatoes and House Salad.
- What can I eat at Big City Bread Cafe on a dairy-free diet?
- BBQ Tofu Sandwich, Fried Old Bay Potatoes and House Salad carry the dairy-free tag, out of 6 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Big City Bread Cafe have vegan options?
- Yes. 8 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including BBQ Tofu Sandwich and Fried Old Bay Potatoes.
- Is Big City Bread Cafe gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Big City Bread Cafe?
- BBQ Tofu Sandwich, at roughly 75.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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