Small Businesses in Atlanta to Support This Holiday Season

Cooler mornings, string lights going up on porches, that first whiff of cinnamon from every coffee shop around Cabbagetown. Fall in Atlanta really is the countdown to the holidays, and this season encourages you to slow down, feel more grounded, and stay close to home. It’s also a great time to support small businesses in Atlanta, from the local baker pulling pies out of the oven before sunrise to the shop owner who hand-picked every ornament on the shelf. With the holidays right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to give back to the community and make a difference, investing in real people behind every purchase.

Holiday Shopping and Cheer Near Cabbagetown

A few of our favorite spots are located just minutes from Cabbagetown. Here's where to start your holiday list.

Local Gifts and Home Decor

Start your gift list at The Collective inside Krog Street Market, where every shelf holds something you won't find twice. The shop mixes local art, jewelry, and stationery with air plants and antique planters that double as holiday decor. Set aside more time than you think, as every item is an eye catcher.

Handmade Thanksgiving Pies and Pastries

When your Thanksgiving table needs backup, order ahead from Little Tart Bakeshop, which started at Atlanta farmers' markets in 2010 before opening its Krog Street Market location. Its French-inspired pastry case is stocked with handmade tarts, quiches, and seasonal treats made fresh onsite daily.

Fresh-Cut Christmas Trees

For the tree itself, head to Trees for Tuition, which sets up each November between Grant Park and Cabbagetown at the Historic Atlanta Dairies. Two Atlanta teenagers started the business in 2015, and it now donates its profits to scholarships for local students. Find your beautiful tree and support a great cause!

A Local Vendor Holiday Market

Set aside a Saturday in December for the Holiday Market at The Krog District, an annual gathering of local vendors inside the Stove Works breezeway. Past years have brought handmade goods, a holiday DJ, and a visit from Santa, so check the calendar closer to the date.

The Best Local Businesses Are Close to Home

However you celebrate the season, shopping small keeps a little more of Cabbagetown's character alive: one gift, one pie, one tree at a time. Fulton Cotton Mill Lofts sits right in the middle of it all, with exposed brick, a rooftop deck, and a courtyard that make coming home after holiday errands feel just as good as the shopping itself. See it for yourself and schedule a tour of our loft apartments in Atlanta, GA.