The best cafes in Atlanta
23 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Drip-Thru Coffee®
CafesDrip-Thru Coffee® is the on-the-go spot for East Point folks, with a double-sided drive-thru slinging espresso, lattes, teas, smoothies,…
Drip-Thru Coffee®
CafesThe Cenacle Bistro
CafesShrimp and grits, deluxe chicken and waffles, plus a honey chicken biscuit that somehow disappears mid conversation, The Cenacle Bistro is…
The Cenacle Bistro
CafesBecause your to-do list runs on caffeine, EpiCafe: Kitchen & Coffee serves Caribou Coffee alongside handcrafted meals and comfort classics…
Dunkin'
CafesLong-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.
Dunkin'
CafesBloom Coffee Co.
CafesBloom Coffee Co. keeps things calm and tasty in the southern tip of Buckhead with locally roasted beans, house-made syrups, and…
Bloom Coffee Co.
CafesLocal coffee shop featuring waffles and burritos at a cozy space with outdoor seats.
Waller's Coffee Shop
CafesWaller's Coffee Shop pours Kaldi’s-roasted coffee (Dancing Goats on espresso, rotating single-origin on drip) and backs it up with a…
Waller's Coffee Shop
CafesBlack Bean Cafe
CafesBlack Bean Cafe is Union City’s newest spot for crafted coffee, rich lattes, matcha, refreshing juices, and small bites. Community-minded…
Black Bean Cafe
CafesCondesa Coffee
CafesCondesa Coffee roasts its own beans in small batches, pours beautiful lattes with house-made syrups, and backs it up with fresh local…
Condesa Coffee
CafesHarbor Coffee
CafesHarbor Coffee keeps things neighborly, mixing dialed-in brews with a community vibe, plus pop-ups and events that make it feel like more…
Harbor Coffee
CafesOpo Coffee
CafesCool cafe serving espresso drinks in a bright, airy space.
Opo Coffee
CafesBanjo Coffee
CafesWhen your day needs a gentle nudge, Banjo Coffee pours locally sourced coffee and espresso with real Southern charm, plus a lineup of…
Banjo Coffee
CafesTaproom Coffee
CafesTaproom Coffee hits that sweet spot between morning hustle and evening unwind, with well-crafted espresso, tasty pastries, and a few craft…
Taproom Coffee
CafesFruiTea Bubbles Café
CafesLet the TeArtists at FruiTea Bubbles Café handle your midweek slump with milk teas, bright fruit infusions, and lemonades finished with…
FruiTea Bubbles Café
CafesRev Coffee
CafesRev Coffee keeps the westside caffeinated with beans roasted daily and brewed by folks who are borderline obsessed with doing it right.…
Rev Coffee
CafesGilly Brew Bar
CafesGilly Brew Bar is re-imagining coffee culture with signature roasts and community vibes that actually feel like community. Swing through…
Gilly Brew Bar
CafesRefuge Coffee Co. Clarkston pours genuinely good coffee and serves pastry happiness, but the best part is your latte powers paid job…
Smyrna Coffee
CafesSmyrna Coffee is the cozy, friendly spot for a smooth iced latte, a Dubai iced latte with pistachio that actually tastes like pistachio,…
Smyrna Coffee
CafesIn Peoplestown, Peoples Town Coffee Bar keeps it neighborly with espresso from locally roasted beans, plus tea, matcha, and legit lunch…
Cozy cafe serving coffee and tea drinks, plus pastries and eats like avocado toast.
Refuge Coffee Co. Midtown brews seriously good cups and serves up pastries in a laid back, multi-ethnic gathering spot, and every sip helps…
Portrait Coffee
CafesPortrait Coffee has a West End cafe pouring award-winning specialty roasts with a mission to reimagine coffee through Black excellence,…
Portrait Coffee
CafesTiny Bubbles Tea Bar
CafesCraving a cheerful sip while pretending you’ll fold laundry later, Tiny Bubbles Tea Bar and Gift Shop serves award-winning bubble tea and…
Tiny Bubbles Tea Bar
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