Joli Kobe Bakery & Cafe Press

“ It is a secret, Joli Kobe -- JAPAN AND FRANCE. The combination of these two cultural heavyweights is, in the world of cuisine, one of the most progressive and forthcoming [...] The resulting influence is subtle but powerful, like a slow morphine drip. An unyielding adherence to fresh ingredients coupled with delicate portions arranged like a sonnet on the plate — the effect has us at hello [...] It is a secret, Joli Kobe [...] And most of Atlanta doesn't know what it's missing. [...] Joli Kobe has made a name for itself as one of the area's best bakeries, so it's not the kind of place where you should skip dessert and go elsewhere for ice cream — have the gelato. House-made, flavors such as caramel and chocolate almond come creamily draped with fresh fruit in a chilled martini glass. Most of the time it's easy to get something from the bakery plated up (have the mango tart if it's available; if not, get a napoleon). [...]

- Meridith Ford, AJC, -10/11/2006 ”
“ 4 the best cakes in Atlanta - 2 words - Joli Kobe! -- Joli Kobe has an eclectic fusion of French and Japanese pastries that are sure to please even the most discriminating of tastes. For those who have lived in Japan, and are familiar with the local tea houses, you will know exactly the type of pastries and breads that are sold here. The dive down Roswell from I-285 is a real hassle, but the food and staff at Joli Kobe made it worthwhile. I'd highly recommend it to those who haven't had a real pastry from Japan, or haven't had an authentic French style pastry in a long time. [...] Any pastry dish, and you CANNOT go wrong. Their bread's sell out quickly, and usually the breads are gone by 8:00 AM. Try the yakisoba roll (basically a hard roll with fried seasoned noodles)...trust me it may sound weird, but it's very good!

- Diego_dog, User Review - VirtualTourist, -3/13/2006 ”
“ Slice of heaven -- There's more to Joli Kobe than just the bakery [...] Every time I enter this space, I'm surprised a fountain isn't trickling in the background. It's the only tranquil touch missing. Rich, earthy floor tiles resemble tree branches in autumn. Sunlight percolates through the clean lines of glass walls. A celery-colored bar melds with a backdrop of bricks painted sea foam green [...] Folks from all over town come to pick up almond croissants, grab a tuna sandwich on the fly or to order strawberry shortcake for a birthday party. This is one of those rare, blessed places where all those little creations taste as good as they look. [...] The final analysis? The year's wait was worth it. Sit yourself down in the peaceful bistro, order a simple meal and save lots of room for dessert. You'll think you've died and gone to the Sweet By and By.

- Bill Addison, Creative Loafing, 2003 ”
“ Atlanta's Tastiest Exit -- Where French Pastries Meet Japanese Details. Turn south off the interstate, and go two blocks to an unassuming shopping center named The Prado. There you'll find Joli Kobe, a delightful bakery and cafe run by a Japanese family for more than 20 years.. It's difficult to not eat dessert first here. Fruit tarts (from 95 cents to $26) line up in a glass case. All kinds of cookies and pastries tempt you for less than a dollar. But the pièce de résistance is the selection of fresh-baked breads, from baguettes and whole wheat loaves to pain de campagne and red bean croissants. Try to put off your sweet tooth, however, and order a sandwich or salad. Choose from fresh almond-curry chicken salad, egg salad, and cold pasta selections atop green garden salads priced from $4.95 to $7.50. You won't be disappointed.

- Annette Thompson, Southern Living April 2005 ”
“ Jolly Joli-Kobe -- For Atlanta's northside lunch crowd, Joli-Kobe Bakery & Cafe offers a welcome respite from the usual chains and generic office-park luncheonettes. Nearly hidden among the horrors of Roswell Road just inside I-285, this petite bôite serves exactingly made sandwiches, salads and baked goods to satisfy even the pickiest eaters. For 17 years, Joli-Kobe has successfully melded elements of classic European baking with Japanese tastes and sensibilities. Their to-die-for baked goods have a huge following among the Japanese-American community as well as anyone else who tries their breads and pastries. Joli-Kobe's breads are the cornerstones of their lunch menu: rich croissants and toothsome baguettes, along with hearty sandwich breads, and of course dessert treats like Grand Marnier cream-filled doughnuts, Napoleons, meringues and so forth. [...]

- Lane Edmonson Holman, Creative Loafing, 2000 ”
“ Continental cuisine with a Japanese flair -- For years, Joli Kobe has successfully melded elements of classic Continental cuisine with Japanese tastes and sensibilities. Their to-die-for baked goods have a tremendous following among the in-the-know of Atlanta's northside, as well as anyone else who tries the breads and pastries. The breads are the cornerstones of the lunch menu: rich croissants and toothsome baguettes, along with hearty sandwich breads. And now the Bistro features a selection of sumptuous salads and pastas.

- ChefMoz, User Review, 07/25/2003 ”
“ Bright, shiny Japanese-owned bakery creates beautiful French pastries and gourmet sandwiches. -- Hidden in the Prado shopping center, this immaculate bakery creates some of the most exquisite French pastries in all of Atlanta. And the delicate pains au chocolat, fruit danishes, eclairs, rum babas, tartes, mousses and meringues taste as good as they look. In addition to sweets, Joli Kobe bakes crunchy baguettes, sweet rolls, made-to-order cakes and a selection of Asian treats like red-bean buns. Sandwiches go gourmet-style wearing both Japanese and French influences. The ham and cheese sports a snappy gruyere and béchamel, while the almond curry chicken is an Asian take on a chicken salad sandwich. Channeling Tokyo-street bakeries, a sparkling display case offer a wide variety of interesting and sometimes imported drinks options, and quick to-go packages.

- Unkown Contributor, User Review - Citysearch, 10/31/2008 ”
“ The Best -- This patisserie has the most exquisitely prepared desserts and pastries I have seen anywhere in Atlanta. Looking under the glass at Joli Kobe is like looking as precious jewels under a jewelers case; these works of art are almost too beautiful to eat. This patisserie is as good as any I've found in Paris or Japan. Every special occasion or dinner party would not be complete without a delectable dessert from Joli Kobe!

- stinkytofu, User Review - Citysearch, 05/14/2004 ”