The best cafes in Atlanta

14 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

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

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Local coffee shop featuring waffles and burritos at a cozy space with outdoor seats.

1110 Hammond Dr Ste 10 (Sandy Springs)

Local coffee shop featuring waffles and burritos at a cozy space with outdoor seats.

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Relaxed coffeehouse featuring baked goods, beer and wine selections.

240 Dekalb Industrial Way (Decatur)

Relaxed coffeehouse featuring baked goods, beer and wine selections.

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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

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

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Cool cafe serving espresso drinks in a bright, airy space.

314 E Howard Ave (Decatur)

Cool cafe serving espresso drinks in a bright, airy space.

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Locally sourced coffee and espresso drinks are served at this relaxed destination, along with breakfast staples and pastries.

38 N Avondale Rd (Avondale Estates)

Locally sourced coffee and espresso drinks are served at this relaxed destination, along with breakfast staples and pastries.

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

1963 Hosea L Williams Dr SE R106

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

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Cute, historic, laid-back spot serving fresh-roasted coffee, pastries and sandwiches in a homey setting.

5329 Mimosa Dr (Stone Mountain)

Cute, historic, laid-back spot serving fresh-roasted coffee, pastries and sandwiches in a homey setting.

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Warm coffee shop serving a menu of espresso drinks and pastries in a cozy space.

4170 E Ponce de Leon Ave NE (Clarkston)

Warm coffee shop serving a menu of espresso drinks and pastries in a cozy space.

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Casual, dog-friendly cafe serving espresso drinks, along with beer and wine..

55 Milton Ave SE Ste A

Casual, dog-friendly cafe serving espresso drinks, along with beer and wine..

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Cozy cafe serving coffee and tea drinks, plus pastries and eats like avocado toast.

3926 Lawrenceville Hwy (Tucker)

Cozy cafe serving coffee and tea drinks, plus pastries and eats like avocado toast.

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

1280 Peachtree St NE Ste 100-A

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

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Specialty coffee shop offering comfort food and a selection of teas in a casual setting.

1065 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW # A

Specialty coffee shop offering comfort food and a selection of teas in a casual setting.

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Craving a cheerful sip while pretending you’ll fold laundry later, Tiny Bubbles Tea Bar and Gift Shop serves award-winning bubble tea and…

21 W Park Square (Marietta)

Craving a cheerful sip while pretending you’ll fold laundry later, Tiny Bubbles Tea Bar and Gift Shop serves award-winning bubble tea and macarons, offers daily samples, and brews over 30 loose leaf teas to order, from best-selling Georgia Peach Tea to crisp Citron Green Tea. Try something new this week.

From the Marietta newsletter, August 6, 2026

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