The best cafes in Gainesville

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

55 Milton Ave SE Ste A (Atlanta)

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

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

1065 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW # A (Atlanta)

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

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Meadowlark Coffee is the cozy Gainesville spot for serious specialty beans, often featuring Gesha and Laurina with tea-like clarity and…

109 Bradford St NE

Meadowlark Coffee is the cozy Gainesville spot for serious specialty beans, often featuring Gesha and Laurina with tea-like clarity and notes of jasmine, hibiscus, and strawberry. Swing by this week for a dialed-in pour, a good pastry, and the occasional guest roast from Hydrangea Coffee Roasters.

From the Gainesville newsletter, August 7, 2026

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