The Bakery & Bookstore Bar — [ash-ling] Booksellers

[ash-ling] Booksellers presents

The Toccoa Bakery
& Bookstore Bar

Where Toccoa gathers — over great coffee, fresh bread, and good books.

Current Hours
Thursday – Saturday · 9 am – 2 pm
Hours rotate seasonally — check back or follow @ashlingbooksellers for updates
Pop-Up · Hours Vary

A Name Worth Remembering

The Toccoa Bakery & Bookstore Bar

Many of us remember the old Toccoa Bakery — a place where something warm was always coming out of the oven, and where you didn't leave without talking to at least three people you knew. We named this space in its honour. We hope it reminds you of yesterday.

The Bookstore Bar isn't just coffee. It's a full community bar — coffee, tea, sparkling botanicals, hot chocolate, seasonal drinks — served alongside fresh-baked bread and pastries from local makers. Everything here comes from someone in the Northeast Georgia community: the coffee is curated by Burning Hearts, the bread is baked in-house, the pastries rotate through local bakers, the drinks are sourced from regional producers.

Come for the book. Stay for the latte. Leave with a loaf. That's the idea.

Specialty Coffee

Burning Hearts Coffee

Burning Hearts Coffee
Burning Hearts Coffee
Specialty Coffee · Toccoa, GA
Burning Hearts curates from a rotating selection of the finest specialty roasters — bringing you exceptional, thoughtfully sourced coffee that changes with the seasons. Every cup tells a different story. Always high quality, always interesting.
@burningheartscoffee in collaboration with @ashlingbooksellers
Flavors +$1
Smoked Vanilla  ·  Caramelized Honey  ·  Mocha
Extra Espresso Shot +$1 Oat Milk +$0.50

Pop-Up Schedule

Current Bar Hours

The Bookstore Bar operates as a pop-up during our store hours. Hours change seasonally — this section is updated regularly. When in doubt, follow us on Instagram at @ashlingbooksellers for same-day announcements.

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
9 am – 2 pm
Friday
9 am – 2 pm
Saturday
9 am – 2 pm
Sunday
Closed
★ Hours are seasonal and subject to change. Last updated: Spring 2026.
Also Available

Specialty & Seasonal Drinks

Tea · Hot or Iced
House Brewed Teas
Rotating selection of loose-leaf teas from local and regional purveyors. Ask what's on today — we keep things interesting.
From $3.50
Seasonal · Limited
The Bibliophile Latte
Our house seasonal special — a rotating flavor latte created in collaboration with Burning Hearts. Ask about the current iteration.
$6.50
Non-Caffeinated
Sparkling Botanicals
Rotating small-batch sparkling drinks from local producers. Light, interesting, and a perfect reading companion.
$4
Kids & Little Readers
Steamed Milk
Plain or with a touch of vanilla or honey — because little readers deserve something special too.
$2.50
Cold · Seasonal
Agua Fresca
Made in-house with seasonal fruit. Light, not too sweet, and pairs beautifully with a long read on the porch.
$4
Warm · Cozy
House Hot Chocolate
Rich and not too sweet — made with real cocoa and steamed milk. A permanent fixture because some things should never change.
$5
From the Bakery

Pastries & Provisions

Pastries and baked goods are sourced from local and regional bakers. Availability changes daily — arrive early for the best selection. Items marked ★ Daily are available every bar day.

Butter Croissant
Flaky, golden, and unimpeachable. ★ Daily
$4
Rotating Cookies
Changes weekly from local bakers. Ask what's fresh.
$3
Seasonal Scone
House-made or locally sourced, rotates with the season.
$4.50
Muffin of the Day
One variety, made fresh. ★ Daily while supplies last.
$3.50
Artisan Bread Slice
Served with butter and jam. From our daily sourdough bake.
$3
Chocolate Something
Because there must always be chocolate. Rotates daily.
$3–$5

Available Every Bar Day

Fresh Sourdough
Loaves for Pick-Up

We bake every bar day. Whole loaves are available for pick-up while supplies last — no pre-order needed, but early arrival is rewarded. Made the slow way, the right way, from local grain when possible.

Classic Country Loaf $12
Seeded Loaf when available $13
Seasonal Specialty Loaf Market
☑ Walk-In Pick-Up · No Pre-Order Required

Baked fresh every bar day.
First come, first served.

Planning an Event?

Southern Catering by [ash-ling]

Looking to feed a crowd? Our catering menu goes well beyond the bar — from Southern comfort platters to sandwich boards, we've got events covered. Full menu, booking information, and pricing all on our catering page.

View Catering Menu →

Follow us for same-day pop-up announcements, sourdough availability & seasonal specials

@ashlingbooksellers

Order Ahead

Text (XXX) XXX-XXXX and your order will be ready when you arrive

1 Text your order & name to (XXX) XXX-XXXX
2 We text back to confirm & give a pick-up time
3 Walk in, pick up, find a good shelf to lean against
Example text: "Hi, it's Jane — 1 iced latte oat milk, 1 butter croissant, 1 country loaf"
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