Giulia Italian Bakery — Restaurant in Peachtree Corners

I was over the moon when Giulia Bakery opened up at the Forum—I mean, finally, a legit bakery in the area! This could have been a game-changer for the Forum’s redevelopment, and as a huge fan, I came back several times. But, much like the U.S. economy, what started out as a 5-star experience seems to be slowly slipping into a recession.

First, let me start with the good stuff: the oat milk latte is on point, and that Nutella donut? Absolutely legit. Seriously, grab one if you haven’t yet!

But now, let’s talk about the rest. When you walk in, it’s like playing Tetris with people. It’s so cramped, especially if you’re trying to maneuver a stroller through the door. And figuring out who’s in line and who’s just eyeing the pastries is a puzzle that even the best escape room enthusiast would struggle with.

Then there’s the food. I was excited for my sandwich and focaccia, but when I asked to have them heated up, they came back cold and hard. I mean, we’re not making ice sculptures here, right? Also, while the health rating is good, it’s hard to ignore the flies that seem to have taken up residence on the pastries. Not exactly the extra protein I was looking for.

So, here’s the deal, Giulia:

Space Invaders: Maybe rethink the layout and remove a few tables or chairs. Give people a little more breathing room so we’re not all playing human Jenga. Fly Away Home: The flies—yeah, they’ve got to go. Maybe some casing over the pastries could help, because no one likes a side of insects with their croissant. Heat Things Up: When it comes to warming up food, let’s get that temperature just right. Maybe have the staff taste-test to figure out the ideal time in the oven, because no one should be biting into a cold sandwich they asked to be hot.

Overall, Giulia, I want to keep supporting you, but I can’t ignore the downward trend. You started off strong—let’s get back to that 5-star experience before we all feel like we’re in the middle of a...

Giulia : Home of the Best Pistacchio Croissant on Earth

If there’s one place in Atlanta that delivers a true taste of Italy, it’s Giulia Italian Bakery in Peachtree Corners. From the moment you walk in, the warm scent of butter, toasted nuts, and fresh espresso hits you like a sweet memory. The space is cozy, welcoming, and filled with the hum of people who clearly know they’ve stumbled upon something special.

Let’s talk about the pistacchio croissant—the reason you’ll be dreaming about this place long after your visit. It's not just a pastry; it’s an experience. The croissant is baked to golden perfection—light, flaky, with that delicate shatter when you bite into it. But the real magic happens inside. The pistachio cream is lush, rich, and perfectly balanced—earthy, slightly sweet, and so silky it feels like velvet. It's generously filled, but not overloaded—Giulia knows the art of restraint.

You can taste the craftsmanship. Everything about it screams quality: from the real pistachios (no artificial green nonsense here) to the perfectly laminated dough. Paired with one of their expertly made espresso, it’s pure heaven.

Beyond the croissant, Giulia offers a menu full of Italian delights—Nutella donuts, focaccia sandwiches, vanilla cream-filled pastries, gelato —but the pistacchio croissant? That’s the crown jewel. It’s the kind of thing you plan your morning around, the kind of thing you tell your friends about, then regret telling them because now everyone wants one.

If you haven't been to Giulia yet, go. But go early. That pistacchio croissant is legendary for a reason—and it will sell out.

• Photo of the chocolate croissant I brought for...

I had high hopes here. Went in and the display was beautiful. But nothing is labeled. So I'm asking what items are and the girl picking my order couldn't tell me what 90% of the items were or what was inside. All she knew was a cookie was gluten free which I never asked. There was a few items in the window and as I would ask what the item was she would literally skip Over it and go to another item 12-16 inches away. I'm like directly next to the cookie and she shrugs and goes way the other direction. Eventually I basically just give up because she's so confused about "what's the cookie right next to the one in front of the almond cake" I picked the almond cake and said I was going to keep looking, and every 2 seconds anything else? Anything else? Like can I at least look. Again nothing has labels so I'm looking trying to decipher what each item is. I asked about the focaccia and she couldn't tell me what was inside it so l avoided it. We picked the pistachio cake which was sliced cake and they rang it up as cheese cake which was 12.50!!! 12.50 for a slice of cake!!! While it was average at best not worth more than $6. The pistachio croissant has the filling on top so you expect the inside to be filled generously which is far from the case. There's almost more on top than inside. Overall way over priced to be so under trained on the items sold. Almost $40 for average at best pastries

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