The best cafes in Athens

8 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Quiet coffee shop serving lattes and pastries such as cronuts and donuts, as well as biscuits.

2025 Peachtree Rd NW (Atlanta)

Quiet coffee shop serving lattes and pastries such as cronuts and donuts, as well as biscuits.

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Industrial-modern espresso bar creates an inviting atmosphere with cocktails, beer & small plates.

480 John Wesley Dobbs Ave NE Unit 100 (Atlanta)

Industrial-modern espresso bar creates an inviting atmosphere with cocktails, beer & small plates.

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Informal option offering espresso & coffee drinks, pastries & craft beers on tap.

1963 Hosea L Williams Dr SE R106 (Atlanta)

Informal option offering espresso & coffee drinks, pastries & craft beers on tap.

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Coffee and tea shop that doubles as a non-profit aiding refugees.

1280 Peachtree St NE Ste 100-A (Atlanta)

Coffee and tea shop that doubles as a non-profit aiding refugees.

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When you need comfort that tastes like someone’s favorite family recipe, Donderos' Kitchen delivers with from-scratch breakfasts, bright…

590 N Milledge Ave

When you need comfort that tastes like someone’s favorite family recipe, Donderos' Kitchen delivers with from-scratch breakfasts, bright salads, warm sandwiches, and a bakery case that dares you to pick just one, all paired with local coffee that gets mornings unstuck.

From the Athens newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Eatery offering poke bowls, tempura, dumplings, fried buns, rice bowls, salads and more, plus coffee and bubble tea.

247 E Broad St

Eatery offering poke bowls, tempura, dumplings, fried buns, rice bowls, salads and more, plus coffee and bubble tea.

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Casual, family-run cafe serving locally sourced American fare plus housemade bread & pastries.

393 N Finley St C

Casual, family-run cafe serving locally sourced American fare plus housemade bread & pastries.

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Relaxed destination where cat lovers can interact with cute kitties and buy feline-themed gifts.

6 Court Street (Watkinsville)

Relaxed destination where cat lovers can interact with cute kitties and buy feline-themed gifts.

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