President's Pick of the Month - Le Petit Marché

Quaint. Cozy. Modern. Fresh. Those are just some of the words I use to describe Le Petit Marché. I have to be honest, when I first started working in East Atlanta off Memorial Drive I was starved for fresh food. I didn’t want to eat the regular Tin Lizzy’s and Six Feet Under every day for lunch. So imagine my surprise when one day I came across an adorable little French bistro right around the corner in Kirkwood.

The first time I entered Le Petit Marché, or “the little market,” I was intoxicated by the smell of fresh soups and cupcakes straight from the oven. As I walked around I noticed that there was a feeling of family and home with the eclectic mix of dining room tables and benches that give a sense that you are on the patio of a good friend. At the counter, you can order a fresh sandwich, breakfast, or one of mom’s homemade soups. Did I mention that owner Marchet Spark’s mom makes those soups fresh every single day? While you wait you can take time to talk to the courteous and knowledgeable staff, learn a little more about the menu from Marchet or enjoy a conversation with Marchet’s dad, who delivers the soups and works behind the counter.

So while you’re at the counter, the question becomes what should I order? I have to be honest; you can’t go wrong in Le Petit Marché. Everything is carefully prepared, delightfully fresh, and always tasty. My personal favorites include the basil chicken and pesto panini, the turkey on whole wheat, and the chipotle shrimp pó boy. As a side item, I always get whatever soup mom made that day or the pasta salad. If you are in the mood for breakfast, you should try one of the breakfast sandwiches or the grits stack that they serve all day.
On your way out you should take a minute to check out the local products and specialty foods. There is everything from étouffée mixes from the heart of New Orleans, Caldrea soaps and lotions, and locally created chocolates by K Chocolat.

Now a staple in my lunch rotation, I love to go to Le Petit Marché because it exemplifies the best of Kirkwood. It’s quaint yet modern, inviting but off the beaten path, and uniquely extraordinary. So stop by for a visit, I promise you won’t be disappointed.

Le Petit Marché

Kirkwood Station

1963 Hosea L. Williams Drive S.E. #106
Atlanta, GA 30317

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