The price of food is skyrocketing right now, according to federal statistics. One staple you shouldn’t have to pay an arm and a leg for are eggs.

If you’re looking for fresh eggs in Atlanta, you may be able to beat supermarket prices.

This article will show you where to source locally-grown eggs in the Atlanta area.

Fresh eggs have an advantage over store-bought eggs in that they taste better and consumer confidence is much higher. That means people are willing to pay a premium for good eggs.

Where To Find Fresh Eggs In Atlanta, Georgia

You’d be surprised how many boutique chicken coops have popped up in the metro Atlanta area over the last couple years. Business has even accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In this article, we’ll go over what you need to know before you buy eggs as well as where to find them in Atlanta.

Reading reviews, one thing that a lot of customers have expressed dismay over is that fact that they may be sold eggs that are not as fresh as they should be.

Did you know you can tell how old an egg is? The real question though is do you know long an egg can last and still be considered fresh?

How Long Do Fresh Eggs Last?

You can’t really go by the date you find on the side of an egg carton when it comes to determining how fresh the eggs are.

In fact the date you find on the carton could be either of these two figures:

  • The good-by date
  • The date the eggs were packed

If you buy eggs from a local farm, there’s still no way of knowing how old they are, but you may have more confidence based on your relationship with the seller.

How To Tell If Eggs Are Fresh

Don’t think by giving an egg a once over (the eye test) that you will be able to decipher how fresh they are. There is a (scientific) way to gauge egg freshness.

The food website The Spruce Eats says you can do the floating float test to tell if your egg is fresh or not:

“Dissolve 2 tablespoons of salt in 2 cups of cold water. Put the egg in the water—if it sinks, it’s good; if it floats, it’s too old.”

Where To Find Farm Fresh Eggs In Atlanta

Here are some places you can buy fresh eggs near you around Atlanta.

  • Gilliams Community Center

1286 Oakland Terrace SW, Atlanta, GA 30310 |  (678) 949-8530

  • Morningside Farmers Market

1411 N. Morningside Dr., Atlanta, Ga. 30306 

  • Patchwork City Farm

902 Pinehurst Terrace SW, Atlanta, GA 30310 | (814) 503-0310

  • Freedom Farmers Market

453 John Lewis Freedom Pkwy NE, Atlanta, GA 30307 | 

  • Aluma Farm

1150 Allene Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30310

  • Great Greens Microgreens

400 W Peachtree St NW Suite 4-1077, Atlanta, GA 30308 | (404) 736-3102

Final Word

If you live in another area, you can still find fresh eggs near you. Use Google to find farms selling organic foods where you’re located.

Sustainable eating and gardening has really taken off in the Atlanta area. If you’re interested in learning more, check out our Urban Farming Guide to get started.

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