Looking to buy local for Easter treats? These Athens shops have bunnies, buns and more.

Andrew Shearer, Athens Banner-Herald
Mini chocolate Easter bunnies at Condor Chocolates in downtown Athens.
Mini chocolate Easter bunnies at Condor Chocolates in downtown Athens.

Just because you've aged out of eligibility for egg hunts and those cellophane-wrapped baskets of candy and toys have lost their appeal doesn't mean there aren't Easter goodies to get excited about.

The Banner-Herald has come up with a list of locally-owned and operated shops that are offering unique baked goods and treats for the holiday weekend. Items listed are subject to selling out, so make sure to check with each business before dropping by.

Big City Bread in downtown in a local favorite.
Big City Bread in downtown in a local favorite.

Big City Bread (393 N. Finley St. Studio C)

  • WHEN THEY'RE OPEN: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

  • WHAT THEY'VE GOT: Bunny-shaped sugar cookies ($3) made from a new recipe this year.

  • ONLINE ORDERING:order.toasttab.com/online/bigcitybreadcafe

Chocolate Easter bunnies at Condor Chocolates in downtown Athens.
Chocolate Easter bunnies at Condor Chocolates in downtown Athens.

Condor Chocolates (1658 S. Lumpkin St. and 160 E. Washington St.)

  • WHEN THEY'RE OPEN: Washington St. location is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Lumpkin St. location is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

  • WHAT THEY'VE GOT: Chocolate bunnies ($6), mini chocolate bunnies ($2) and hazelnut eggs ($8).

  • ONLINE ORDERING:condorchocolates.com/shop

The store front of Independent Baking Company in Athens, Ga. on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023. The Five Points bakery has been in business since 2013.
The store front of Independent Baking Company in Athens, Ga. on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023. The Five Points bakery has been in business since 2013.

Independent Baking Company (1625 S. Lumpkin St.)

  • WHEN THEY'RE OPEN: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday.

  • WHAT THEY'VE GOT: Hot cross buns will be available on Friday only.

  • ONLINE ORDERING: In-store orders only.

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