Bernhard’s Bread Bakery

I found Bernhards via scoutmob, and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. As soon as you walk in, the aroma of fresh bread and pastries will leave your mouth watering. At the cashier’s suggestion, I went with the roast beef; good suggestion.
I’ll be back. Great job, Bernhard’s!

«WUNDERBAR»
That pretty much says it all. This is a great little family owned German bakery. Its kind of out of the way but it was worth the trip for the authentic pastries and breads. I tried a mixed box of pastry and a variety of rolls and a loaf of monestary bread as well as some pretzels. Everything was so good I cant wait to go back and try one of the sandwiches

This place is great! I drive by it on my way home every day and never thought to try it until I saw it on Scoutmob. I am always hesitant to try chicken salad at a restaurant, but theirs was yummy. It had little tangerines in it and was seasoned perfectly, and had the perfect amount of mayo. The croissant it came on was also delicious. I wish they were open a little later than six, but I’ll definitely be back. Oh and the woman behind the counter was super friendly. She made several suggestions since I couldn’t make up my mind and she did not disappoint.

WAY TO GO BERNIE!
We discovered Bernhard and his wonderful treats at the Newtown Farmer’s Market. We tried the pizza pretzels and they were delicious. I had the fresh tomato with mozzarella cheese pretzel while my husband had a turkey and cheese pretzel. I ate my pretzel right way because it looked so delicious. Those fresh tomatoes and herbs were popping. This was a very smart idea for a hand held treat that could be eaten «as is» (no heating, slicing, special prep needed). In addition to the pizza pretzel he also offered sweet treats which I did not try although they looked just as tempting.
I will definitely be stopping by to see Bernie again next weekend because I love German bakeries but find that they are not very common in this area.
If you check out his website, you may be able to locate Bernie at a Farmer’s Market near you, (
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They have wonderful Sandwiches at Wonderful Prices! Its really a great place And Fast Service! I have enjoyed my lunch every time I have gotten it from them!

Who does not love how a good bakery smells when you walk into the store. Loads of fresh selections, as well as whole loaves ready to slice there or at home. They also have a nice little selection of German meats and chocolates, just in case the bread does not fill you up. Inviting staff who are happy to share a slice for you to try as well as samples on the counter of some amazing desserts. The store is a little out of the way, but has big sign on the building so easy to find on Atlanta Rd. Well worth the trip !!

Just go here. I promise you will not be disappointed. Awesome sandwiches, great sweet pastries, super clean, super fresh, amazing quality.

Great food. Bread is superb. Only complaint is that its not the friendliest place but I dont go there for friends.

I have fell in love with this little bakery. Everything (pastries, bread, sandwiches, and desserts) are freshly made. The boyfriend and I went two days in a row, really enjoying everything we got.

This is an out of the way place (at least for me). It’s on the back side of Dobbins ARB, on Atlanta Road, and there is not much in the immediate area.
I’ve always wanted to visit it, though, and have many times had their excellent German pastries that others have purchased.
I had a chance to visit today and was mostly pleased with the food. I had a roast beef sandwich for lunch, which was a little more than just your basic sandwich because of the really nice and tasty German sourdough rye bread it came on. I was also pleased with the size of the sandwich. It was a fairly big portion for $ 6.95. One interesting addition to the sandwiches was the black olives that were added. Apart from that, it came with standard lettuce, tomato, cheese, and mayonnaise.
I also bought a loaf of German sourdough rye, and when I picked up the loaf from the counter was a little surprised by the weight. It was noticeably heavier than loaves I buy in the supermarket. Looking at the label, it said two pounds. The bread is very thick and heavy, and a couple of slices will fill you up, unlike most breads from the supermarket that seem to make you more hungry. The only issue I saw was the bread was slightly on the dry side, as though it might have been a day old. This particular loaf was a little on the short side, so it might not be the best for sandwiches, but should be good to eat just by itself.
I would definitely come here again, but wish it were in a little more central location. These is an area in the bakery where you can sit to eat, which I didn’t really look into. This seems as more of a take out bakery.

I found out about this place when they showed up at an open market in Chamblee a couple of years ago.
Being half German in ancestry, I crave anything German, from classical music and opera to the cuisine. Sadly for the Metro Atlanta area, German food establishments are far and few between.
My first visit was about three to four months ago on a Saturday morning and ordered the German Breakfast, which consisted of a variety of deli meats and a couple of rolls. Fantastic!
Earlier this afternoon, stopped by and ordered salami, provolone on wheat along with warm German potato salad. Doesn’t get much better than that.
I also walked out with a box full of bakes goodies for myself and friends, had to hold onto my willpower in order to prevent must from pulling off the road to tear into baked goods.
The bakery also features delightful baked goods, not your Kroger or Publix fare, teas, coffees, frozen soups, brats and imported German products you can’t find anywhere in Atlanta.
I cannot recommend this place enough. Give it 10 stars if I could!

My first German Bakery experience!
I feel like this bakery is a hidden gem. It sits off Atlanta Road in a very basic looking building. If you weren’t looking for it, you might drive right by and never know about the tiny bit of German heaven you’re missing.
The bakery offers a variety of frozen and packaged German groceries in addition to their deli and bakery counters. There is also a small side dining area available — perfect for feasting on your German vittles.
My friend and I ventured in searching for coffee and a lite bite. I ordered a coffee and a pistachio cream pastry. It was heavenly. I’m usually never adventurous with pistachio desserts, but I couldn’t take my eyes off of it. The coffee was just right, not too bitter but perfectly smooth. I also ordered my husband a cheese pretzel danish to-​go, but he never ate it… because I got to it first.
My friend quite enjoyed her turkey sandwich and iced tea. She also bought two nougat kisses from the dessert case. I had a bite (of course), and it was different but tasty! Like a very fresh, chilled 3-​Musketeers bar!
This is such a neat little place! I’m definitely coming back for lunch and a box of those frozen perogies!

The marzipany-​filled inside of a crescent sweet dipped in chocolate and decorated with slivered almonds on the outside fully undid both of us. Excellent in every way.
Couldn’t say the same for the forgettable strawberry jam filled ‘doughnut’ … which reminded me of a Czech koblihy. Found the dough too firm and not soft enough, and filling was not quality.
Very friendly lady who sold to me!

Born and raised in Germany, I miss a lot of the goodies I usually can’t get access to in the states but this is a hidden treasure!
They have Brötchen, Brezeln/​Pretzels, authentic bread, mezzo mix, imported edeka cheese, soups, sausages, red cabbage, German cake mixes, pudding etc.
Their staff is real friendly and helpful with the baked goods.
Try their Fleischsalat (homemade bologna salad)
Price wise, be aware it is on the higher side. You can easily spend a lot of money there if you don’t pay attention!
The store reminds of a Tante Emma laden, small, need but everything you could ask for.
I wish they would not be so far from everything but the ride is still worth it.

Scoutmob lead me to this little German Bakery off Atlanta Road for lunch today. I decided to dine-​in since I had a few more errands to run.
With so many options, it was hard for me to decide between the salads and the deli sandwiches. I eventually settled on the French Melt. The French Melt is basically black forest ham, Brie, mustard and tomato served on a huge croissant. The sandwich was cut in half and served with a pickle on the side, for me the main ingredient was the croissant, it was soft but flaky on the outside and worked very well with the cheese and ham. I truly enjoyed it.
I also ordered a cheese danish for my son, unfortunately, he will never know about it, because I ate it before he got home from school (bad mom, right? Lol). The danish was delicious, I broke a little corner off just to try it and before I knew it… the whole thing was gone. I will get him another one some time soon. I plan to try the breakfast menu on my next visit.
The cashier was very polite, but he did not honor the Scoutmob discount completely. After getting home and reviewing the receipt, I realize he did not take off half on the total ticket, but only the sandwich which seems a little shaky to me.

All and all it was a great experience. It was my first time at a German Bakery but it will not be my last.

Even on a busy Christmas Eve, Mr. Bernhardt takes the time to greet his customers. I’ve been coming here for years and my husband loves the pretzels, but here is what you need to know.
ALL THINGS GERMAN
Walking in to the store reminds me of visiting my Schweige-​Mutti in Bavaria. The place is located in a modest sized building in the outskirts of Smyrna. They have added a few shelves to showcase the most popular German goods, most notably the Kinder Schololade (sans Kinder Eggs, which are illegal in this country — so stupid).
As you look at the different products, you’ll escape into your favorite German village imagining the taste profile of each delicacy .
Don’t forget the case! They have a fresh case which highlights the baked pastries for the day and the frozen case which allows you to bring food home.
Enjoy, but don’t forget to share!

Only had a gingerbread cookie but good God, it was good! Chocolate covered and chewy on the inside. So delicious, sweet, and spicy!

Driven by countless times but a Scoutmob deal finally turned the wheel into the parking lot. A sign out front informed me of the $ 7.95 lunch special of Bratwurst and sauerkraut. Me and my wife both ordered a special. Looking back we should have split one. Portion size was generous and flavor was what I was craving for. Purchased some desserts after the meal as well and they were delicious.
Have been back numerous time for lunch, breakfast, and occasional bread pickup to enjoy throughout the week. Keep in mind that the negative ratings on here were all posted over a year ago.

Going there is a return to my childhood. The pretzels and the «kümmel stanger» are the same here as they were when I was a small boy so many years ago.
Yes their counter staff could use a little help, and their German is absolutely non existent, so don’t even try. But I don’t go there for the counter staff, I go there for the «staff of life» ~ Bread. And that is where they excel.

I drive 10 miles out of my way every week to get my bread here.
Born and raised in Germany… Bernhard’s bakery is about as authentic as it will get. The bread is delicious. My favorite is the Monastery bread or the Peasant bread. Note that these breads are unlike American bread and are not pumped with preservatives, so outside of the fridge, they will not last much longer than a week. I keep mine in a bag in the fridge to keep it fresh a bit longer.
The pretzels are amazing and if you’ve never had one, try a cheese pretzel stick… oh so very good!
I love their pastries too! I haven’t had a Bienenstich in years until I walked into Bernhard’s.
It’s a family-​run business. The master baker is originally from Germany and his kids help run the business.
My favorite part is that they sell German groceries. I stock up on all my Knorr and Maggi Fix, you can find Hanuta, Yogurette, Kinder Schokolade in all varieties. They sell German coffee and German condiments… and honey! Just all the stuff us «ex-​pats» ask our relatives to send in care packages.
The prices are high for the groceries, but they’re imported, so what do you expect?