Gluten-free baking in North Atlanta has come a long way from the days of dry muffins and dense cookies. In Cherokee, Cobb, and North Fulton counties, local bakers are making croissants with flaky layers, tall birthday cakes, and sourdough with a real crust. Many of these bakeries are small businesses started by people who went gluten-free themselves and wanted better options.
This guide highlights 17 local bakeries where you can stop by or order ahead and pick up gluten-free treats that taste just as good as regular ones. Some focus only on gluten-free baking, while others have dedicated allergen-free kitchens along with their usual menu. All are worth trying.
Cherokee County Gluten-Free Bakeries
Nothing Bundt Cakes - Woodstock
Location: Downtown Woodstock
What to Order: White Chocolate Raspberry bundtlet, Chocolate Chocolate Chip full-size bundt
What to Order: White Chocolate Raspberry bundtlet, Chocolate Chocolate Chip full-size bundt
Nothing Bundt Cakes has a separate gluten-free prep area at their Woodstock shop, offering several flavors daily in different sizes. Their cakes have a better texture than most gluten-free options, thanks to their batter recipe and signature cream cheese frosting. For custom sizes or flavors, order 48 hours in advance.
Rise & Thyme Bakery - Canton
Location: Canton Marketplace
What to Order: Cinnamon rolls (Saturday mornings only), sourdough loaf, lemon poppy seed muffins
What to Order: Cinnamon rolls (Saturday mornings only), sourdough loaf, lemon poppy seed muffins
Rise & Thyme has a fully gluten-free kitchen in a shared space near downtown Canton. The owner spent three years perfecting a gluten-free sourdough starter, giving the bread real tang and chew. Cinnamon rolls usually sell out by 10 a.m. on Saturdays, so order online the day before to get yours.
The Flour Garden - Holly Springs
Location: Holly Springs Towne Center
What to Order: Chocolate chip cookies, seasonal fruit tarts, custom cakes
What to Order: Chocolate chip cookies, seasonal fruit tarts, custom cakes
The Flour Garden serves both regular and gluten-free menus, but they use separate mixers, ovens, and prep areas for allergen-free orders. Their gluten-free chocolate chip cookies are made with brown butter, giving them crisp edges and soft centers that most gluten-free cookies don’t have. Custom cakes need one week’s notice.
Address: 6405 Hickory Flat Highway, Suite 125, Holly Springs, GA 30115
Website: theflourgardenhollysprings.com
Website: theflourgardenhollysprings.com
Sweet Bites Gluten Free - Woodstock
Location: Towne Lake area
What to Order: Vanilla cupcakes with buttercream, brownies, sandwich bread loaves
What to Order: Vanilla cupcakes with buttercream, brownies, sandwich bread loaves
Sweet Bites is a home bakery offering pickup near Towne Lake. The owner, a former pastry chef, went gluten-free after being diagnosed with celiac and now bakes only allergen-free treats. Her sandwich bread stays together even without toasting, which is unusual. Place your order online by Thursday for Saturday pickup.
Cobb County Gluten-Free Bakeries
Proof Bakeshop - Marietta
Location: Marietta Square
What to Order: Sea salt chocolate chip cookies, almond croissants, quiche
What to Order: Sea salt chocolate chip cookies, almond croissants, quiche
Proof has a fully gluten-free and plant-based kitchen just a block from Marietta Square. Their almond croissants have the flaky layers and buttery taste you’d expect, which is impressive without gluten or dairy. The shop is small, with only four seats, so most people order online and pick up.
From The Earth Brewing Company - Roswell
Location: Historic Roswell
What to Order: Gluten-removed pizza dough, soft pretzels, brownie bites
What to Order: Gluten-removed pizza dough, soft pretzels, brownie bites
From The Earth is a brewery with a dedicated gluten-free kitchen for their food menu. Their gluten-removed beers are made using an enzyme process, and the kitchen uses Caputo Fioreglut flour for pizza dough that stretches well. The soft pretzels are served with beer cheese made from their own gluten-removed lager.
Alon’s Bakery - Dunwoody
Location: Dunwoody Village
What to Order: Gluten-free brownies, flourless chocolate cake, macarons
What to Order: Gluten-free brownies, flourless chocolate cake, macarons
Alon’s is a well-known European-style bakery that added a small gluten-free section after customers asked for it. Their flourless chocolate cake is naturally gluten-free and is one of their specialties. Since this isn’t a dedicated gluten-free bakery, people with celiac should ask about cross-contamination before ordering.
Address: 1394 N Highland Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30306 (Dunwoody location closed, main location in Virginia-Highland)
Website: alons.com
Website: alons.com
Kale Me Crazy - East Cobb
Location: East Cobb Marketplace
What to Order: Gluten-free granola, power muffins, protein balls
What to Order: Gluten-free granola, power muffins, protein balls
Kale Me Crazy is a health-focused cafe chain with several locations in North Atlanta. Their grab-and-go case has gluten-free granola made in-house and power muffins sweetened with dates instead of sugar. The protein balls are gluten-free, dairy-free, and make a good snack for school lunches.
Wild Heavens Brewing - Avondale Estates
Location: Avondale Estates (just south of North Atlanta service area)
What to Order: Gluten-removed beer, rotating food truck partnerships
What to Order: Gluten-removed beer, rotating food truck partnerships
Wild Heavens offers gluten-removed versions of several core beers, processed to reduce gluten below 20 ppm. While not a bakery, they partner with rotating food trucks that often include gluten-free options. Call ahead to confirm the week’s food lineup.
Pure Knead Bakery - Smyrna
Location: Smyrna Market Village
What to Order: Bagels, sandwich rolls, cinnamon raisin bread
What to Order: Bagels, sandwich rolls, cinnamon raisin bread
Pure Knead is a 100% gluten-free bakery with a cult following for their bagels, which have the chew and density of a proper New York bagel. The cinnamon raisin bread toasts well and also makes good French toast. Order online for weekend pickup or find their products at select Whole Foods locations.
North Fulton Gluten-Free Bakeries
Batter Up Bakehouse - Alpharetta
Location: Old Milton Parkway area
What to Order: Cookies (rotating flavors), custom birthday cakes, cupcakes
What to Order: Cookies (rotating flavors), custom birthday cakes, cupcakes
Batter Up runs a home-based cottage bakery licensed through the Georgia Department of Agriculture. The owner specializes in custom cakes for kids’ birthdays and takes design requests without charging luxury-bakery prices. Her cookie menu rotates each week and gets posted on Instagram every Sunday evening for the following week’s orders.
Cultivate Juicery - Milton
Location: Crabapple Crossing
What to Order: Gluten-free açai bowls, granola, energy bites
What to Order: Gluten-free açai bowls, granola, energy bites
Cultivate Juicery is known for cold-pressed juices and smoothie bowls, but they also have a small bakery case with gluten-free grab-and-go treats. Their granola is made with gluten-free oats and local honey. The energy bites, made with dates, almond butter, and cacao, are naturally gluten-free and work well in lunchboxes.
Great Harvest Bread Co. - Alpharetta
Location: Windward Parkway
What to Order: Gluten-free sandwich bread, brownies, muffins
What to Order: Gluten-free sandwich bread, brownies, muffins
Great Harvest is a bakery chain that offers different gluten-free breads and sweets each week. They grind wheat on-site for their regular breads, so there is a risk of cross-contamination for people with celiac. Gluten-free items are made in a separate area, but airborne flour can still be present in the store.
Tiff’s Treats - Johns Creek
Location: Johns Creek Town Center
What to Order: Gluten-free chocolate chip cookies (warm delivery available)
What to Order: Gluten-free chocolate chip cookies (warm delivery available)
Tiff’s Treats delivers warm cookies and also offers pickup at their store. They have one gluten-free flavor, chocolate chip, which is baked in a shared kitchen. If you order at the right time, the cookies arrive warm, which improves the texture. (Because of shared equipment, these aren’t safe for people with celiac.)
Corner Bakery Cafe - Alpharetta
Location: North Point Mall area
What to Order: Gluten-free pasta, brownies, select soups
What to Order: Gluten-free pasta, brownies, select soups
Corner Bakery is a fast-casual chain that added gluten-free pasta and baked goods to their menu. The kitchen is not dedicated gluten-free, so there is cross-contamination risk. Their tomato basil soup is naturally gluten-free and made fresh each day.
Southern Grace Bakery - Roswell
Location: Canton Street
What to Order: Gluten-free cupcakes, custom celebration cakes, seasonal pies
What to Order: Gluten-free cupcakes, custom celebration cakes, seasonal pies
Southern Grace has a separate gluten-free prep area and offers daily cupcake flavors, along with custom cakes for special occasions. Their seasonal pies, like pumpkin in the fall and key lime in the summer, use an almond flour crust that works better than most gluten-free pie doughs. For custom cakes, order at least a week ahead.
Bloom Baking - Alpharetta
Location: Home-based (Alpharetta area)
What to Order: Custom layer cakes, cookies, seasonal specials
What to Order: Custom layer cakes, cookies, seasonal specials
Bloom Baking is a licensed home bakery that specializes in custom gluten-free celebration cakes that look just like regular cakes. The baker uses a mix of rice flour, almond flour, and starches for structure and moisture. Orders need one to two weeks’ notice, depending on how complex they are.
Tips for Finding and Enjoying Gluten-Free Baked Goods in North Atlanta
Most dedicated gluten-free bakeries in North Atlanta operate on a made-to-order model, so planning ahead is required. Check websites or Instagram feeds on Sunday evenings to see the week’s menu and place orders for weekend pickup. Ask about cross-contamination protocols before ordering if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity. Terms like “gluten-friendly” or “gluten-removed” indicate the product is made in a shared facility or uses enzymatic processing, which may not be safe for everyone, while dedicated facilities will state it up front.
Seasonal specials often sell out quickly at smaller bakeries. Pumpkin treats show up in September, peppermint and gingerbread are available from November to December, and fruit-based options are best in spring and summer. If you see something you want, order it that week because it might not return until next year. Many home bakers also take custom orders for other dietary needs, like dairy-free, nut-free, or refined-sugar-free. Let them know your needs early and give extra time for them to get ingredients or test recipes.
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