The best cafes in North ATL

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

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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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Historic home converted into a quaint cafe, serving up coffee, waffles, ice cream & baked goods.

1088 Canton St Suite 100 (Roswell)

Historic home converted into a quaint cafe, serving up coffee, waffles, ice cream & baked goods.

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Quaint coffee shop in a converted house selling fair-trade roasts, specialty drinks & light bites.

352 S Atlanta St (Roswell)

Quaint coffee shop in a converted house selling fair-trade roasts, specialty drinks & light bites.

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Breakfast, lunch & cocktails in homey, historic surrounds featuring take-out & outdoor seating.

1088 Green St (Roswell)

Breakfast, lunch & cocktails in homey, historic surrounds featuring take-out & outdoor seating.

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Café Intermezzo - Avalon brings the European coffeehouse vibe to your week with Kaldi’s espresso, towering tortes, delicate crêpes and…

100 Avalon Blvd (Alpharetta)

Café Intermezzo - Avalon brings the European coffeehouse vibe to your week with Kaldi’s espresso, towering tortes, delicate crêpes and proper sandwiches. Linger over a cappuccino, slide into dessert, or make it a nightcap with wine or a cocktail... your pause button, perfected.

From the North ATL newsletter, August 5, 2026

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