Independent Baking Co
1625 S Lumpkin St, Athens
(706) 850-3550
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Assorted Fresh Baked Delights
Sesame Semolina Baguette
Coffee & Cinnamon Roll
Chocolate Croissant
Pain Au Chocolat
Cranberry Pecan
Cardamom Bun
Bread Roll
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I have been completely obsessed with this bakery for years. It's one of my very favorite places to be. I love walking my family's dog down, picking up a caramelized croissant or something else delicious, and sitting out on the patio with a coffee and the New York Times games on my phone, a book, or the paper. I basically won't eat bread that isn't from here. As a lifelong sourdough aficionado, Independent's sourdough is among the very best I've had,...
Last week I stopped by IBC in search of some good homemade Rye bread for our annual Corned Beef St. Patrick’s Day meal. The cashier recommended Sourdough Rye which is only made on SAT. I ordered 2 loaves for P/UP on SAT afternoon but I got tied up and did not realize they were open on SUN. So when I stopped in on TUES Peyton offered for me to pick out 2 loaves to replace the 2 loaves that I never received. Now that is excellent Customer Service! IBC will now be my go to Bakery....
Literally the worst coffee i’ve ever tasted has been from here. I don’t even understand how they could’ve made it this bad & I ordered 3 coffees so it wasn’t a single mistake. Pastries are good & that’s what they’re known for so i would want to give it lower but i wont
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