Big City Bread Cafe

393 N Finley St Studio C, Athens
(706) 353-0029

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Toasted Buttermilk Biscuit Vinaigrette
French Toast Half Order
Continental Breakfast
Florentine Omellette
Biscuit Sandwich
Tomato Soup Bowl
Turkey Sandwich
Tomato Soup Cup
Hummus Sandwich
Eggs Benedict

Menu

Soup
Tomato Soup Cup*
Tomato Soup Bowl*
Tomato Soup Quart*
Chevre cheese, scallions & garlic croutons

Salad & Small Plates
House Cut Fries**
house-cut fries
Half Arugula Salad
petite arugula, toamto confit, Parmesan, red onion, lemon & balsamic vinaigrette
Half Tahini Salad
Spinach, feta, artichoke hearts, chick peas, marinated olives & lemon tahini dressing
Hummus & Bread**
house hummus, extra virgin olive oil, paprika, olive garnish and fresh French bread
Half House Salad
mixed lettuces, carrots, red onions, bell peppers & balsamic vinaigrette
Half Apple Spinach Salad
spinach, apple, chopped bacon, blue cheese, red onion, walnut & buttermilk dressing
Blue Fries*
house cut fries, blue cheese, scallions & roasted garlic aioli

Lunch Sandwiches
Mozzarella, Tomato, & Basil**
fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, balsmic vinaigrette, lemon, extra virgin olive oil on grilled ciabattta
Turkey Sandwich**
Mesquite smoked turkey, Major Grey's mango chutney, Provolone, lettuce, tomato & mayonnaise on fresh ciabatta
French Ham and Cheese**
smoked ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, butter, Dijon, mayonnaise, fresh chopped herbs on French baguette
B.L.T
smoked bacon, tomato, petite arugula & mayonnaise on sourdough toast
Grilled cheese
Gruyere cheese, Provolone cheese & tomato on sourdough
Reuben sandwich**
grilled pastrami, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, roasted garlic aioli on house sour rye bread
Big City Burger
Pan grilled all natural beef burger, sharp cheddar, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, mayonnaise, & ketchup on toasted Kaiser roll
Black bean sandwich**
grilled black beans, mashed roasted sweet potatoes & spianch on grilled ciabatta
Big City Beyond Burger
Pan grilled "Beyond Burger", sharp cheddar, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, mayonnaise, & ketchup on toasted Kaiser roll
Hummus Sandwich**
hummus, olive tapenade, petite arugula, red bell pepper, toamto & red onion on ciabatta

A la carte
Bag of Chips**
regular, salt & vinegar, BBQ, voodoo, jalapeno
Buttermilk Ranch
Roasted Garlic Aioli
Smoked bacon
side of smoked thick-cut bacon
Side grilled spicy black beans
grilled house Black bean patty

Breakfast + Brunch Plates
Half French Toast*
French bread, cinnamon vanilla custard & powdered sugar
Two Egg plate**
(scrambled, country, up or over) creamy grits or fried old bay & garlic potatoes & your choice of toast (or biscuit +.75)
Ala Carte Plate (3DP)
Lorraine Omellette*
Smoked ham & smoked bacon, mixed cheeses of sharp cheddar, Parmesan & Gruyere with scallions -served with mixed greens
Full French Toast*
French bread, cinnamon vanilla custard & powdered sugar
Seasonal vegetable saute*
Seasonal sauteed vegetables with roasted red pepper dressing and nutritional yeast
Florentine Omellette**
Sauteed spinach, mixed cheeses of sharp cheddar, Parmesan & Gruyere with scallions -served with mixed greens
Cheese omelette
sharp cheddar, Parmesan and Gruyere -served with mixed greens

Biscuits
Biscuit
Start with our house-made buttermilk biscuit and then add your favorite additions!

Contintental
Continental plate
pick any three from below

Quiche
Quiche*
Select Plate to add your choice of 2 sides.

ALA
Ala Carte Plate (3DP)

Drinks (3PD)
Fountain Drink (3PD)
Orange Creamsicle
Orange Juice, Creamy Oat Milk, & Vanilla. Garnished with Orange Round.
Orange Juice
Iced Tea (3PD)
Lemonade
Martinelli Apple Juice
Bottled Water
Perrier
Loca Soda
Montane

Coffee (3DP)
Cold Brew Iced Coffee (3DP)
Double Latte (3PD)
Iced Coffee (3PD)
16 oz Chai Tea Latte (3PD)
Double Neapolitan Latte (3DP)
Small Coffee (3PD)
Large Coffee (3PD)
Medium Coffee (3PD)
16oz Hot Chocolate (3PD)
Double Mocha (3PD)
Double Americano (3PD)
Hot Tea

Breakfast + Brunch Sandwiches
B.L.T**
smoked bacon, tomato, petite arugula & mayonnaise on sourdough toast
Big City Burger
Pan grilled all natural beef burger, sharp cheddar, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, mayonnaise, & ketchup on toasted Kaiser roll
Grilled cheese
Gruyere cheese, Provolone cheese & tomato on sourdough
Bird's Nest
fried egg in a slice of pan fried wheat bread, melted Gruyere cheese & fresh cut herbs
Big City Beyond Burger
Pan grilled "Beyond Burger", sharp cheddar, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, mayonnaise, & ketchup on toasted Kaiser roll

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Recent Reviews

Thanks Big City Bread and Elana in catering they did a phenomenal job with our lunch order for our office. Professional, responsive, and most importantly- delicious!! Do not hesitate to order their boxed lunches for your group.
February 2026
Big City Bread Café is a classic Athens favorite that never disappoints. The food is consistently fresh and comforting, with standout baked goods and a menu that works just as well for breakfast as it does for lunch. Everything tastes homemade and thoughtfully prepared.

The café has a warm, laid-back vibe that makes it easy to relax and enjoy your meal, whether you’re meeting friends or grabbing something solo. Service is friendly and efficient, even during...
January 2026
The food here is awesome. I love the homemade jam. Environment is a great casual breakfast spot. There is typically a long line on a Saturday and it doesn't go super quick. Make sure you have time available to wait through it.
October 2025

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Big City Bread Cafe

393 N Finley St Studio C, Athens, GA 30601
(706) 353-0029