Today: Get a free croissant at La Madeleine in Dunwoody and Marietta for National Croissant Day

Today is National Croissant Day and to celebrate this tasty food holiday, La Madeleine is offering a free fresh-baked butter croissant to any guest who mentions the special offer. No purchase necessary. The croissant is one of la Madeleine's most popular pastries; more than 1.4 million were sold last year.

1165 Perimeter Center West, Atlanta. 770-392-0516, lamadeleine.com.

4101 Roswell Road, Marietta. 770-579-3040.

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