“The seeded rye changed our weekend. We buy two loaves every Saturday — one for toast, one disappears by Sunday afternoon.”
Decatur · Oakhurst · Since 2019
Bread from our mill.
Pastries by hand.
We stone-mill Georgia wheat every week, proof overnight, and bake before the neighborhood wakes up. Grab a loaf, a latte, and a seat by the window.
Today's board
Bakery open
Tue–Sun · 7am–3pm
Closed Mon — mill day
Coffee bar
7am until sell-out
Oat & whole milk always
Find us
412 East Ponce de Leon Ave
Decatur, GA 30030
The 7:15 rush is our favorite hour.
Regulars line up for still-warm boules while the grinder hums in back. Kids pick sticky buns from the case; remote workers claim the corner tables. We keep the line moving — and the coffee hot.
- 40+ loaves out by 9am
- 6 grains milled on-site
- 100% butter croissants, no shortcuts
“Best morning ritual in Decatur. The seeded rye never lasts past noon.”
About the mill
We know the farmer and the grain.
Mill & Loaf started when baker Mara Ellis wanted bread that tasted like the wheat itself — not masked by sugar or additives. We partner with small Georgia farms for red wheat, rye, and spelt, then mill in-house twice a week.
Long fermentation, natural leaven, and a wood-fired deck oven give every loaf a crackly crust and a soft, tangy crumb. Pastry chef Jordan runs the morning case — laminated dough, local fruit, and European butter.
- Milling days
- Tuesday & Friday mornings
- Grain sources
- White Oak Pastures · Southern Ground · local rye cooperatives
- Allergens
- Wheat, dairy, eggs, tree nuts in pastry — ask for today's allergen sheet
Office & events
Catering from the same oven.
Morning meetings, school functions, and weekend gatherings — we pack sliced loaves, pastry trays, and coffee by the gallon. Minimum 24-hour notice; 48 hours for parties over 30.
- Breakfast board — pastries, fruit, coffee · from $14/person
- Loaf bundle — 3 bread varieties, butter, jam · from $65
- Custom tier — croissant towers, tartlets, dietary labels · quote on request
Popular add-on
Assorted mini scones & jam flight
+$3.50 per guest
What neighbors say
“Catered our PTA breakfast. Labels for nut allergies, coffee that actually tasted good, and not a single stale croissant.”
“Worth the early drive. Case is half empty by 9:30 — get there when they open.”
Before you visit
Quick answers for first-timers and regulars alike.
- Parking
- Street parking on East Ponce and side streets off Oakview. A small lot behind the shop fits six cars — please don't block the loading zone before 8am.
- Do you take cards?
- Yes — cards, Apple Pay, and cash. Tips go to the whole team, not just baristas.
- Gluten-free options?
- We bake with wheat flour in an open kitchen. We offer one rotating GF pastry from a partner bakery — ask what's in the case today. We cannot guarantee zero cross-contact.
- Can I freeze bread?
- Absolutely. Slice first, wrap tightly, and thaw at room temp. Re-crisp in a 375°F oven for 6–8 minutes.
Visit or pre-order
Walk-ins welcome. For loaf holds, catering, or large pastry orders, send a note — we confirm by text within a few hours.
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