🥐Saturdays in Buckhead: A Foodie’s Walkable Tasting Tour
Come hungry, leave cultured. Or at least well-fed with several receipts from places that spell aioli three different ways.
About This Guide
Welcome to Buckhead’s version of a tasting tour — where every bite comes with white tablecloth charm or exposed brick credibility. This walking itinerary is best served on a breezy Saturday, fueled by caffeine, curiosity, and maybe a sensible wedge heel.
Skip the Uber. This route was designed to be *deliciously walkable*, with all locations inside the Buckhead Village District or a short stroll away.
🥐 Stop 1: Breakfast at Saint Germain Bakery
📍Buckhead Village
Start your tour with a pain au chocolat and the kind of tiny espresso that demands a pinky raise. This Parisian patisserie opens early and sells out of almond croissants even earlier.
💡 Tip: Grab a second pastry for later. You’ll thank us mid-afternoon.
🧀 Stop 2: Midday Bites at Básque
📍Buckhead Village
Charcuterie dreams meet coastal Spanish tapas in this sun-drenched nook. Perfect for sipping vermouth and pretending you’re not checking email every 10 minutes.
💡 Don’t miss: Conservas, marinated olives, and the creamy Manchego dip.
🍝 Stop 3: Small Plates & Sips at Le Colonial
📍Buckhead Village
Elevated Vietnamese fare in a setting that feels part Havana, part haute couture. Share the crispy shrimp, sip a lychee martini, and marvel at how chic your Saturday just became.
💡 Photo op: The wicker chairs and tropical wallpaper are a vibe.
🍷 Stop 4: Aperitif Hour at Storico Vino
📍Buckhead Village
Italian wine bar excellence. The cicchetti menu (Venetian small bites) pairs beautifully with an Aperol Spritz or bold red — and yes, the patio is people-watching perfection.
💡 Try this: Speck-wrapped figs + a Lambrusco to feel like Milan on a Saturday.
🍨 Stop 5: Sweet Finish at Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
📍Buckhead Market Place
End on a scoop that doubles as a memory. Jeni’s wild flavors — from Goat Cheese & Cherry to Brown Butter Almond Brittle — are practically a rite of passage in Buckhead.
💡 Order like a local: Split scoop in a waffle cone, always. Brambleberry Crisp + Salted Peanut Butter.
Tips for the Tour
- Start around 10AM to beat brunch crowds and pace your day.
- Share small plates — more flavors, less food fatigue.
- Don’t overdress… but do. This is Buckhead.
- Bring a tote bag for impulse purchases from Village pop-ups.
Final Forkful
Saturdays in Buckhead are made for the slow burn — where one meal melts into another, and every bite tells a little story. Whether you’re solo-savoring or tasting with friends, this walkable tasting tour proves food is always a good reason to get out and explore.
Tag @AFKATL on your tasting tour — we’ll happily repost your prettiest plate.