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: vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free, high-protein, vegan, dairy-free, keto, low-carb, pescatarian, sugar-free, mediterranean, diabetic, plant-based, heart-healthy, whole30, paleo, low-fat, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, atkins, south-beach, weight-watchers, volumetrics, detox, alkaline, tlc, raw-food, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, lectin-free, macrobiotic, pegan, candida
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
- 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: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Big City Quiche - $13.5: Daily flavor served with grits or fried potatoes and toast or biscuit Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- French Toast - $9: French bread pan fried with vanilla, orange zest, and cinnamon topped with powdered sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Biscuit Sandwich - $3.5: Buttermilk biscuit base Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free
- 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, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Tofu Vegetable Saute - $12: Seasonal vegetables sauteed with fried tofu, topped with nutritional yeast gravy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Bird's Nest - $5: Fried egg in slice of wheat toast with fresh herbs and Gruyere cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Omelet Lorraine - $11.5: Smoked ham, bacon, cheddar, Parmesan, Gruyere, and scallions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Lectin-Free
- Mushroom Florentine Omelet - $11: Sauteed mushrooms, spinach, Gruyere cheese, and herbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Lectin-Free
- Greek Omelet - $11.5: Artichoke hearts, olives, tomato, feta cheese, spinach, roasted red pepper puree, and herbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating
- House Salad - $8.5: Lettuces, shaved red onions, carrots, red bell peppers, and balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Tahini Salad - $9: Spinach, feta, artichoke hearts, chickpeas, marinated olives, and lemon tahini dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Apple Spinach Salad - $9.5: Spinach, sliced apple, red onion, chopped bacon, crumbled blue cheese, walnuts, and buttermilk ranch dressing Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Turkey Sandwich - $14: Smoked turkey, mango chutney, provolone, tomato, lettuce, mayo, fresh ciabatta Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- French Ham & Cheese - $13.5: Smoked ham, Swiss, pickles, butter, Dijon, mayo, fine herbs, baguette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Mozzarella, Tomato, & Basil Sandwich - $12.5: Fresh mozzarella, tomato, fresh basil, balsamic vinaigrette, lemon, grilled ciabatta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Mayo-Clinic
- Hummus Sandwich - $13.5: BCB hummus, olive tapenade, arugula, red bell pepper, onion, tomato, fresh ciabatta Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Grilled Cheese - $11: Gruyere, provolone, and tomato on grilled sourdough Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- BLT - $12.5: Smoked bacon, tomato, lettuce, mayo, sourdough toast
- BBQ Tofu Sandwich - $14: Grilled BBQ dry rub tofu, lettuce, red onion, pickles, olive puree, arugula, nutritional yeast, grilled ciabatta Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Tuna Salad Sandwich - $14: Tuna salad, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and Dijon on fresh ciabatta Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chicken Salad Sandwich - $15: Chicken salad with blue cheese, orange zest, celery, and spinach on fresh ciabatta Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Big City Burger - $16: All-natural ground beef, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, ketchup, mayo, kaiser roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Big City Veggie Burger - $16: Beyond burger, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, ketchup, mayo, kaiser roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
- Hand Cut Fries - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Blue Fries - $9: Fries with garlic aioli, scallions, and blue cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Creamy Grits - $3.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Fried Old Bay Potatoes - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Hummus Plate - $7: Hummus, paprika, and sliced baguette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Publica Coffee - $3
- Cold Brew Coffee - $3.95
- Latte - $4.25
- Mimosa - $7
- Creature Comforts Tropicalia - $5.5: Draft beer