Welcome to Rough Draft’s coffee house and roaster guide. We’ll be updating this list regularly, and we welcome your suggestions, too. Did we miss your favorite spot? Drop a line and we’ll add it.
1394 North Highland Ave. NE
Atlanta, GA 30306
4505 Ashford Dunwoody Rd
Atlanta, GA 30346
Web: alons.com
Facebook: facebook.com/alonsbakery
Instagram: @alonsbakery
Twitter: @alonsbakery
Daydreaming of a European vacation? Craving Parisian pastries and fresh baguettes? Well, save yourself the pricey plane ticket and head to Alon’s Bakery & Market.
Named after executive chef/owner Alon Balshan, Alon’s is renowned for its from-scratch breads, gourmet sandwiches, rich coffee, fine cheeses, and more.
As a young man, Balshan attended Tadmor Culinary School in Israel, and worked his way through European bakeries before immigrating to the U.S. in 1986. With the help of his father, Maurice, he opened Alon’s Morningside location in 1992 on a shoestring budget.
Focusing on fresh, quality ingredients, Balshan built Alon’s into a city-wide destination for artisan food and drinks. These days, you can often find him in the kitchen at the bakery’s larger, Dunwoody location, which opened in 2008.
Alon’s sources its beans from Batdorf and Bronson Coffee Roasters, the same roastery behind Dancing Goats. Sip your espresso right at the coffee bar in traditional Euro-café fashion, and make sure to pair your drink with one of Alon’s delicious breakfast treats. Whether you opt for a classic chocolate croissant or a warm slice of olive bread, prepare to be immersed in old world charm.
Apotheos Coffee Houses and Roastery
Locations in Virginia-Highland and Candler Park
Web: Apotheosroastery.com
Facebook: facebook.com/ApotheosRoastery
Instagram: @apotheosroastery
Doug and Tanya Bond recently rebranded San Francisco Coffee in Va-Hi and Candler Park to Apotheos Roastery Atlanta. The quintessential neighborhood gathering spot for 30 years still roasts its own coffee and bakes most of its pastries. What’s new are four nitro-infused cold canned brews, like The Purist (unsweetened) and The Adventurer (Georgia chocolate), from Apotheos’ production facility in a refurbished Kennesaw church. No worries If you’d prefer a hot cup of Joe or crafted espresso drink. Try their signature “Fog Lifter” made with coffee, caramel syrup, espresso and steamed milk. And treat yourself to a warmed Nutella croissant (weekends only), giant peanut butter cookie or slice of banana nut bread.
Atlanta Coffee Roasters
2205 Lavista Rd
Atlanta, GA 30329
Web: atlantacoffeeroasters.com
Facebook: facebook.com/atlantacoffeeroasters
Instagram: @atlantacoffeeroasters
Twitter: @AtlCoffeeRoast
468 Moreland Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
Web: auroracoffee.com
Facebook: facebook.com/auroracoffee
Instagram: @auroracoffee
Twitter: @auroracoffee
Since 1992, Aurora has served as a central gathering spot for musicians, writers, academics, and passersby in need of a pick-me-up. The Little Five Points shop’s long-standing relationship with Batdorf & Bronson, and a crew of top-notch baristas have crafted a menu filled with full-bodied and highly-caffeinated coffee excellence. Stop in for a no-nonsense cup of espresso, cappuccino, or cold brew. Sweet and savory pastries including bagels from Emerald City, make for an excellent snack on the go, or a leisurely afternoon of stimulating conversation and people watching on the patio.
Banjo Coffee
38 N Avondale Rd
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
Web: banjocoffee.com
Facebook: facebook.com/banjocoffee
Instagram: @banjocoffee
Bellwood Coffee
2011 Bolton Rd NW #109
Atlanta, GA 30318
Web: bellwoodcoffee.com
Instagram: @bellwoodcoffee
Blue Donkey Coffee Co.
Locations at Grant Park, Georgia Tech, Memorial Drive, Emory University, Peachtree Green Market, Peachtree City, and Roastery location in Fayetteville.
Web: bluedonkeycoffee.com
Facebook: facebook.com/BlueDonkeyCoffee
Instagram: @bluedonkeycoffee
Twitter: @bluedonkeyiced
BRASH Coffee Roasters
Locations in Midtown, West Midtown, and Buckhead
Web: brashcoffee.com
Facebook: facebook.com/BrashCoffeeRoasters
Instagram: @brashcoffee
BRASH Coffee Roasters was launched in 2015 by Sydney, Australia-born Chris McLeod. Well known for the ASD|SKY designed iconic shipping container that houses their first location in Westside Provisions (above), BRASH has successfully expanded with a HUGE X BRASH collaboration in Midtown near the High and a location at the Atlanta History Center in Buckhead.
Each shop serves beans exclusively from Central and South American farmers with whom McLeod has personally formed relationships. Fresh beans are shipped and roasted every week.
El Salvadoran farmer Miguel Menendez’s high-quality red bourbon beans yield notes of dark chocolate, orange peel, and black currant, while Ecuadorian farmer Henry Gaibor’s Typica beans offer a more full-bodied flavor with hints of plum, lemon, and milk chocolate.
A small but remarkable assortment of sweet and savory croissants and other baked goods from Proof Bakeshop are good for grabbing when you’re in a hurry, or when getting some work done at the shop.
Pro tip: The Westside Provisions space is tiny. Plan on getting your coffee to go.
Buteco
1039 Grant St SE Suite C-10
Atlanta, GA 30315
Web: butecoatlanta.com
Facebook: facebook.com/butecoatl
Instagram: @butecoatl
Twitter: @butecoatl
Brazilian street eats, quality coffee, and some of the city’s most creative cocktails—Buteco has it all.
Located in Grant Park’s The Beacon complex, Buteco fosters a tightly-knit community around weekly live music, dance parties, and an array of Latin libations.
“Buteco” means “bodega” in Portuguese. The name represents owner Rafael Pereira’s mission to provide “a little bit of everything” to Buteco’s customers. Stop by earlier in the day for a cup of house blend coffee from Chicago’s Intelligentsia. Pay a visit in the evening to knock back a cachaça (a Brazilian spirit made from fermented sugarcane juice).
When it comes to food, you can’t go wrong with Buteco’s savory bites, which include crispy tapioca tots, pulled chicken croquettes, and corn and cheese rissole. We also think they may have the best egg sandwich in town (Sunday brunch only).
During the pandemic, Buteco expanded its menu to include new items such as “feijoada,” Brazil’s version of soul food. More new items are on the way. Meantime, every new recipe is taste-tested and tweaked by Pereira’s mother (is there a better stamp of approval?), and the restaurant will have a brand new kitchen built this winter.
As life returns to normal, Buteco is revamping many of its regular festivities. Many, like Friday’s “Smiling Hour,” are curated by DJ and tastemaker Mike Zarin. In February, the shop hosts the greatest Carnivàle celebration in town.
BUZZ Coffee and Winehouse
2315 Cascade Rd
Atlanta, GA 30311
Web: buzzcoffeeandwine.com
Facebook: facebook.com/buzzcoffeewinehouse
Instagram: @buzz.cascade
Twitter: @BuzzCascade
Over the last two-and-a-half years, BUZZ Coffee and Winehouse has become a Southwest Atlanta destination. Nestled along Cascade Rd., the shop’s laid-back atmosphere is perfect for chatting with friends, making conversation with new acquaintances while checking out the artwork on the walls, or grabbing a coffee on the go.
A sign in the display case boasts that they’re “Proudly serving Stumptown Coffee,” which yields a rich, deep black cold brew — one of the tastiest iced coffees in the city. The espresso, cappuccino, Cubano, and other drinks on the menu follow suit, and are excellent fuel after a day of exploring the nearby Cascade Springs Nature Preserve.
The pastry case and lunch menu offer salads, sandwiches, light snacks, and baked goods.
Pro tip: Check out the avocado and mozzarella on focaccia.
🍹 Signature cocktails bear the names of nearby neighborhoods such as the Cascade Heights (manzanilla and soda), Adams Park (sherry, red vermouth, and orange bitters), and SWATS (sherry and bloody mary mix).
The wine list offers easy-drinking, everyday wines. There’s sparkling, crisp and buttery white, and juicy reds — wines for socializing, not musing.
Cafe Intermezzo
Locations in Midtown, Dunwoody, Alpharetta, and the airport
Web: cafeintermezzo.com
Facebook: facebook.com/cafeintermezzo
Instagram: @cafeintermezzo
Chattahoochee Coffee Company
Locations at Walton Westside, Walton on the Chattahoochee and Riverview Landing
Web: chattahoocheecoffee.com
Facebook: facebook.com/chattahoocheecoffee
Instagram: @chattahoocheecoffee
ChocoLate Coffee
2094 N. Decatur Rd.
Decatur, GA 30033
Web: mychocolatecoffee.com
Facebook: facebook.com/ChocolateCoffeeDecatur
Tucked away in the North Decatur Plaza, ChocoLaté Coffee is filled with sofas, armchairs, high-tops, and a window perch for conversing with regulars or getting work done.The Decatur shop (2094 N Decatur Rd) is an Emory hangout, complete with a set-up for open mic nights and small gatherings (There’s also a location at 2558 Shallowford Rd.).The menu features gourmet desserts and fresh pastries, hot and cold brews, espresso, lattés, and more made from their signature blend of organic Brazil, Mexico, India Malabar, Peru, espresso, and house blend beans. Ask anyone in the neighborhood and they’ll tell you the star of the menu is the chocolate chai. Get it iced or hot.
Chrome Yellow Trading Co.
501 Edgewood Ave SE
Atlanta, Ga. 30312
Web: chromeyellowtradingco.com
Instagram: @chromeyellowtradingco
Twitter: @chromeyellow
Chrome Yellow Trading Co. was founded in 2013 by husband-and-wife duo Kyle and Kelly Taylor. The pair began operating out of pop-up spaces before opening a permanent coffee and dry goods shop on Edgewood Avenue in 2015. The shop has since become a staple of the Old Fourth Ward arts and social scene.
Chrome Yellow sells journals, greeting cards, coffee brewing equipment, candles, and Chrome Yellow branded apparel, mugs, pins, hats, and such. Additionally, Kyle and Kelly love introducing smaller fashion lines to Atlantans and promoting quality DIY craftsmanship and brands.
Chrome Yellow’s trademark Neighborhood blend was crafted as a celebration of Old Fourth Ward’s history, influence, and resilience. Thus, a portion of every sale goes to support Old Fourth Ward’s vibrant community.
Other great blends include Colombia DelAgua Natural, a kiwi and strawberry compote flavored coffee that marks Chrome Yellow’s first partnership with DelAgua Coffee and their producing partner Adriano de Jesus Montoya.
Good news! After keeping its indoor seating closed for well over a year due to the pandemic, Chrome Yellow recently reopened its doors. Once again, the shop’s industrial-chic, plant-filled space is the perfect place to get work done or catch up with friends while enjoying a quality cup of coffee.
Community Grounds Cafe
1297 McDonough Blvd.
Atlanta, GA 30315
Web: communitygrounds.com
Facebook: facebook.com/communitygrounds
Instagram: @communitygroundsatl
Twitter: @communityground
Community Grounds, the coffee shop attached to Carver Market in Lakewood Heights, underwent a massive makeover during the pandemic.
The once quiet and unassuming spot on the Southside has knocked down walls, opened windows, and expanded into the former bicycle shop space next door.
Within the sleek new confines come a greatly expanded menu offering a variety of caffeinated confections, from a regular old cup of black coffee to the Nutty Professor—an espresso that’s fully loaded with amaretto and hazelnut syrup, topped with cinnamon, and drizzled with caramel.
The Lakewood Latte is a neighborhood favorite espresso drink that’s made with milk, white chocolate, hazelnut and cinnamon.
And it’s all made using beans from local micro-roaster Beanealogy Roasters.
The pastry counter is always stacked high, and the menu boasts a spread of breakfast and lunch sandwiches and salads for when you’re on the go. It’s a true gem for the Southside, and a welcome destination in what is otherwise a coffee desert.
Be sure to check out Rough Draft’s guide to local coffee as we continue to profile the metro area coffee scene.
What’s your favorite coffee shop? Drop us a line on Instagram and let us know!
Condesa Coffee
480 John Wesley Dobbs Ave., Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30312
Web: condesacoffee.com
Facebook: facebook.com/condesacoffee
Instagram: @condesacoffee
Twitter: @condesacoffee
Con Leche
181 Flat Shoals Ave., Unit 1
Atlanta, GA 30316
Web: conleche.com
Facebook: facebook.com/conlecheatl
Instagram: @conlecheatl
Créma Espresso Gourmet
2458 Mt Vernon Rd.
Dunwoody, GA 30338
Web: cremaespressogourmet.com
Facebook: facebook.com/cremaespressogourmet
Instagram: @cremaespressogourmet
Dancing Goats
Location at Ponce City Market, Decatur, and Buckhead
Web: batdorfcoffee.com
Facebook: facebook.com/dancinggoatscoffeebars
Instagram: @dancinggoats.coffeebar
Twitter: @dancinggoats
With locations in Buckhead, Midtown, Ponce City Market, and Decatur, it’s difficult to not stumble across Dancing Goats’ bustling storefronts.
Dancing Goats is the offshoot of Batdorf & Bronson Coffee Roasters, an Olympia, Washington-based company that’s had a significant Atlanta presence since 1994, establishing itself as one of the best roasters in town even before they opened cafes around the city.
So, why “Dancing Goats?” According to legend, one day a 9th century Ethiopian goat herder named Kaldi noticed his goats dancing and prancing after eating small red berries from a nearby bush. Thus, the magic of coffee was revealed.
The Dancing Goats blend is B&B’s signature brew. Its bold and toasty flavor features hints of almond, chocolate, and spice. Other blends include Exotic Spice, boasting hints of clove and peanut butter, and the Organic Whirling Dervish, a balanced and sweet blend with molasses, cherry, and chocolate notes. Try the single origin blends, too, sourced from Costa Rica to Ethiopia.
The PCM location’s enormous indoor-outdoor patio is an especially great place to relax with a book and people watch. Their selection of snacks and pastries are from Emerald City Bagels, Duck’s Cosmic Kitchen, and other local bake shops. —Holyn Thigpen
Docent Coffee
Web: docentcoffee.com
Facebook: facebook.com/docentcoffee
Instagram: @docentcoffee
Dr. Bombay’s Underwater Tea Party
1645 McLendon Ave. NE
Atlanta, GA 303007
Web: drbombays.com
Facebook: facebook.com/drbombays
Drip Coffee Shop
928 Garrett St SE B
Atlanta, GA 30316
601 N Central Ave.
Hapeville, GA 30354
In 2009, Drip Coffee opened its flagship location in Glenwood Park, the eco-friendly housing and retail community sandwiched between I-20 East and Glenwood Ave. The neighborhood was designed with walkability and public space in mind, and today, you’ll find many residents stopping by Drip while walking their dogs or biking down the southeast BeltLine.
The shop sits adjacent to one of Glenwood’s public green spaces, Brasfield Square, where there are plenty of benches perfect for people watching. Drip also has its own covered outdoor seating area if you’re after a bit more shade.
Drip sources its beans from Batdorf & Bronson Coffee Roasters in Olympia, Washington (best known as the folks behind the Dancing Goats coffee chain). The shop offers the titular drip coffee, of course, and those in desperate need of caffeination can order the “jittery”–a drip coffee with two espresso shots. Drip also boasts a vast selection of hot and iced teas, as well as customizable breakfast sandwiches.
Check out their retail section, which has everything from locally-made artisan goods, to the truly magnificent food crayon. You can also visit Drip’s second location on Central Ave. in Hapeville for even more coffee goodness.
Be sure to check out Rough Draft’s guide to local coffee as we continue to profile the metro area coffee scene.
What’s your favorite coffee shop? Drop us a line on Instagram and let us know! —Holyn Thigpen.
East Pole Coffee Co.
255 Ottley Dr NE #105
Atlanta, GA 30324
Web: eastpole.coffee
Facebook: facebook.com/eastpolecoffeeco
Instagram: @eastpolecoffeeco
East Pole was born in a Grant Park garage circa 2015, and has since flourished in its current warehouse space as part of the Armour Yards creative office community.
East Pole’s full-service coffee bar literally wraps around their roastery, making for an immersive, grounds-to-cup experience bound to thrill any coffee lover. East Pole’s specialties include “Popayan Reserve,” a sweet, floral blend sourced from Cofinet coffee growers in Colombia, and “Iyenga,” a Tanzania-sourced blend with notes of pineapple, raisin, and cherry.
The coffee bar features fun, nautical-themed decor and a pet-friendly patio. Plus, there’s bleacher-style seating in the lobby next to the shop where customers can hang out and work.
East Pole recently announced the opening of two new locations—one in the Plaza on Ponce near Plaza Theatre as well as a shop in Birmingham, Alabama—by early 2022. Even better, these new locations will offer expanded hours and transform into a wine bar in the evenings. How’s that for the best of both worlds?
Be sure to visit Rough Draft’s guide to local coffee as we continue to profile local cafes and roasteries. Send us your favorite coffee spot via our Instagram page. — Holyn Thigpen
Ebrick Coffee
Coffee shop closed, now roasting for delivery
Web::ebrikcoffeeroom.com
Facebook: facebook.com/ebrikcoffee
Instagram: @ebrickcoffeeroom
Finca to Filter
1010 White St. SW
Web: fincatofilter.coffee
Facebook: facebook.com/FincatoFilter
Instagram: @fincatofilter
For morning folks, one of the most user-friendly components of the West End’s Lee & White development along the BeltLine is the FiNCA to FiLTER coffee bar tucked away inside Wild Heaven (1010 White St., SW).
When you’re out for a sunrise bike ride, jog, or stroll, the waving FiNCA flag beacons like a siren.
Inside, the corner pastry case and the coffee selection focus on tried-and-true staples of coffee and quick breakfast bites.
Sweet and savory pastries compliment the unpretentious menu of espresso, cappuccino, free-drip coffee, and cold brew, all made using beans from local favorites Radio Roasters, Portrait Coffee, Firelight, and Ebrik.
The star of the menu, however, is the To the Moon canned cold brew, a collaboration with Portrait, made from Guatemalan single origin beans.
The patio that FiNCA shares with Wild Heaven and Monday Night Brewing is one of the best spots in town for sipping on a coffee or two while taking in some of the best people watching the West End has to offer.
You can also find FiNCA at the Oakhurst Farmers Market every Saturday.
Gilly Brew Bar
5329 Mimosa Dr
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
Web: gillybrewbar.com
Facebook: facebook.com/gillybrewbar
Instagram: @gillybrewbar
Grant Park Coffeehouse
753 Cherokee Ave SE
Atlanta, GA 30315
Web: grantparkcoffeehouse.com
Facebook: facebook.com/grantparkcoffeehouse
Instagram: @grantparkcoffeehouse1
Back in 2009, Rahel Belfield noticed that the tight-knit Grant Park neighborhood was missing one essential thing: a coffee shop! Soon, she began renovating a ramshackle brick building on Cherokee Ave, along the west side of the park. On Valentine’s Day 2010, Grant Park Coffeehouse opened its doors.
Belfield’s background as a pastry chef has shaped Grant Park Coffeehouse into a coveted destination for pastries and other delicious treats, all of which are made fresh daily. GPCH has something for everyone, from classic chocolate chip cookies to their trademark chicken sausage-stuffed breakfast pockets. Oh, and definitely don’t miss out on their colossal, customizable breakfast sandwiches (duly hailed as some of the best in the city).
For those muggy summer months, GPCH serves up a mean scoop of ice cream. The shop specializes in certified organic fair-trade coffee beans. Keep it simple with their home brew or, if you’re feeling adventurous, check out one of their funky specialty lattes.
Stop in for lunch after a trip to Zoo Atlanta or pick up some drinks to-go before you stroll across the street through Grant Park. Whether you’re working from the front deck or just stopping by, Grant Park Coffeehouse is the perfect place to spend a day in this historic neighborhood. —Holyn Thigpen
Hodgepodge Coffeehouse
Locations on Moreland Avenue, coming to Decatur and Westside
Web: hodgepodgecoffee.com
Facebook: facebook.com/hodgepodgecoffee
Instagram: @hodgepodgecoffee
Twitter: @hpcoffeehouse
Inman Perk Coffee
240 N. Highland Ave., Suite H
Atlanta, GA 30307
Facebook: facebook.com/InmanPerk
Instagram: @inmanperkatl
Java Cats Cafe
415 Memorial Dr. SE
Atlanta, GA 30312
Web: javacatscafe.com
Instagram: @javacatscafe
Java Lords
1105 Euclid Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30307
Instagram: @javalords
JavaVino
579 N. Highland Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30307
Web: javavino.com
Facebook: facebook.com/javavino.atl
Instagram: @javavino
Twitter: @javavino
Joe’s Coffee Shop
510 Flat Shoals Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30316
Facebook: facebook.com/JoesCoffeeEAV
1110 Hammond Dr UNIT 10
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Web: justlovecoffeecafe.com
Facebook: facebook.com/justloveatlperimeter
Instagram: @justloveatlperimeter
Just Love Coffee began in 2009, when Rob Webb and his wife, Emily, made the decision to adopt two children from Ethiopia.
On the trip there, Rob was inspired to begin hand-roasting coffee beans to help others while taking customers into a form of social partnership. Since then, Just Love has grown to help families fundraise and offset the expenses of adopting children.
Just Love’s Sandy Springs location opened in 2020. Under the guidance of franchise owner Amanda Singer and her team of baristas, the shop has built a loyal fanbase with its menu of specialty drinks like the Toffee Coffee latte, a mix of toffee nut and caramel and the dark chocolate-coconut Coco Loco.
The Just Love food menu is built around one staple: waffles! Whether you’re getting a bacon tater breakfast sandwich or an Italian caprese, rest assured that it’ll be put into the waffle press.
The menu is filled with supremely Instagrammable treats, including chocolate chip cookie and Fruity Pebbles-stuffed waffles. Whether you’re coming for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, this waffle-rific menu is sure to please. —Holyn Thigpen
Land of a Thousand Hills
Locations in Roswell, Avalon, Midtown, Downtown and O4W
Web: landofathousandhills.com
Facebook: facebook.com/drinkcoffeedogood
Instagram: @1000hillscoffee
Land of a Thousand Hills has a mission: Get people thinking about the who, what, and where of their morning cup of joe.
The company partners with Rwanda coffee farming communities to provide farmers with secure and sustainable income. Their project Do Good Health builds health clinics to serve the communities of Kivu and Ruli, with a goal of providing over 10,000 farmers with basic healthcare. They’ve also implemented the Evergreen Water Project, which works with Water for Life to create water catchment systems.
Thousand Hills always honors its Rwandan roots. The Nziza Collective Microlot Blend pays tribute to its growers, 200 women who are single providers for their families and live by the motto, “Strong through coffee!” Another blend, Vooba Vooba, translates to “quickly, quickly!” in Kinyarwanda. Made from a mix of Rwandan and Brazilian beans, it has a bold, nutty flavor and makes for a perfect shot of espresso.
Land of a Thousand Hills believes that coffee should not only taste good but also do good. Stop by one of their several metro Atlanta locations to join this inspiring mission and create lasting change. — Holyn Thigpen
Locations at Krog Street Market, Grant Park, and Summerhill
Web: littletartatl.com
Facebook: facebook.com/thelittletart
Instagram: @littletartbakeshop
Sarah O’Brien opened her French inspired bakery, The Little Tart Bakeshop, in 2010, first setting-up at farmers markets and eventually settling into a space she shared with Octane Coffee at the Jane in Grant Park. Locations in Krog Street Market (2014) and Summerhill (2019) followed.
[In full disclosure, Little Tart has a special place in the Draft’s history as the concept and business plan was hammered out over many coffees and too many chocolate pistachio croissants at the pre-pandemic, three-seat bar at Krog.]
While all of the baked goods are noteworthy, when we took our pre-teen nieces for breakfast, they remarked, “why aren’t other croissants this good?!” That seems to be the conventional wisdom. Malcom Gladwell is a fan and Anthony Bourdain paid a visit on The Layover in 2013.
The pastry case is always stacked high with both sweet and savory delights and their dedication to the art of crafting an exceptional cup of coffee has raised the bar high for the rest of the city to follow.
The milk is from Southern Swiss Dairy in Waynesboro, GA and the beans are Counter Culture.
Little Tart’s cafes are back open and they now occupy the whole space in Grant Park (437 Memorial Dr SE). As noted earlier, the Summerhill (68 Georgia Ave SE) location is an anchor of that neighborhood and the Krog Market stall is really peaceful in the early mornings (they open at 8 a.m.).
Check their square store to see what’s on the menu.
Moonbird Café
5394 Peachtree Rd.
Chamblee, GA 30341
Web: moonbirdcoffee.com
Facebook: facebook.com/MoonbirdCo
Instagram: @moonbirdcoffee
ParkGrounds
142 Flat Shoals Ave. SE
Atlanta, GA 30316
Web: parkgroundsatl.com
Facebook: facebook.com/parkgrounds
Instagram: @parkgrounds
Twitter: @parkgrounds
PERC
1046 N. Highland Ave. NE and 2380 Hosea L Williams Dr NE
Web. perccoffee.com
Facebook: facebook.com/percatlanta
Instagram: @percatlanta
Twitter: @perccoffee
Perc Coffee Roasters was born in Savannah, GA’s Starland neighborhood circa 2010, when founder Philip Brown started roasting beans and peddling them around town—literally selling bags of coffee out of his backpack while riding his bike.Since then, the company has expanded exponentially. In the summer of 2020, Brown partnered with Alan Fischer and opened their first Atlanta location at 2380 Hosea Williams Drive (near the Hosea & 2nd development). Now, Perc’s second ATL spot is open for business in Virginia-Highland (1046 North Highland Avenue NE), with talk of a third new location on the way that will serve as Perc’s new HQ.In the meantime, stop by the shop for a selection of drip or manual coffees ranging from “mild” to “wild,” cold brews, teas, and espresso drinks. Pro tip: The nitro cold brew and the good times latte are the true gems of the menu. Baked goods fill the pastry case, including a blueberry pop-tart emblazoned with Perc’s trademark lighting bolt in icing. And the grilled pimento cheese sandwich is a beacon for anyone with hankering for savory and exquisite comfort food on the go.
Portrait Coffee
1065 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW
Atlanta, GA 30310
Web: Portrait.coffee
Facebook: .facebook.com/portraitcoffeeatl
Instagram: @portraitcoffee
Prevail Coffee Roasters
1050 Howell Mill Rd
Atlanta, GA 30318
Web: prevailcoffee.co
Facebook: facebook.com/prevailcoffeeco
Twitter: @prevailcoffee
Community and coffee are two things that Prevail Coffee Roasters is all about.
Founders Megan and Wade Preston are dedicated to creating a space that connects them with their community, and can improve the lives of others. Through coffee and creating a welcoming environment, they have achieved just that.
Their mission to serve quality coffee and to “be a quality connector for authentic community” began in Auburn, Alabama in 2014. Now, Prevail has extended its Southern take on coffee to a spacious shop on Howell Mill Rd.
Prevail offers a perfect match for every palette, and if you have a hard time choosing the right coffee, just take their short online quiz to help them find the perfect coffee just for you.
Radio Roasters
2969 E Ponce de Leon Ave Suite 320
Decatur, GA 30030
Facebook: facebook.com/radioroasters
Instagram: @radioroasters
Twitter: @radioroasters
Refuge Coffee Co. Sweet Auburn
145 Auburn Ave NE Suite A
Atlanta, GA 30303
Web: refugecoffeeco.com
Facebook: Link
Instagram: @refugecoffeeco
Since 2014, Clarkston’s Refuge Coffee Co. has served as a nonprofit organization with a “mission of welcome,” supporting the city’s significant refugee population through job training, social networking, and mentorship.
Refuge sources its beans from Savannah-based PERC, and churns out cortados, lattes, and more from its bright red coffee truck parked outside a 1960s service garage-turned-cafe, complete with stunning murals and indoor-outdoor seating.
The business creates a “multi-ethnic, agendaless gathering-place” where people can learn more about the refugee crisis and experience cultures from around the world.
Meanwhile, Refuge helps emigrants become financially self-sufficient by ensuring they have a community support system to advocate for their success. The company hosts regular event programming, including 5K fundraisers, language workshops, and book discussions. Most notably, Refuge curates a recurring pop-up market called Shop Refuge, where all proceeds are used to support refugees in need.
Last year, a second Refuge Coffee Co. location opened in the historic Atlanta Daily World Building on Auburn Ave.
Revelator Coffee Company
Web: revelatorcoffee.com
Facebook: facebook.com/RevelatorCoffeeCompany
Instagram: @revelatorcoffee
Spiller Park
1963 Hosea L Williams Dr SE #R106
Atlanta, GA 30317
Web: spillerpark.com
Facebook: facebook.com/spillerparkcoffee
Instagram: @spillerpark
Twitter: @spillerpark
“Coffee so good we drink it ourselves” is the Spiller Park Coffee motto, and it’s easy to see why.
Since 2015, they’ve been serving up a knock-out list of blends from nationally renowned roasters, including Chicago’s famed Intelligentsia Coffee and the Boston-based George Howell Coffee. The shop is named after Spiller Field, which was the home of Atlanta’s own minor league baseball team, the Crackers, for over 60 years.
Owner Dale “Coach” Donchey has filled the shop with homages to this bygone era, which inspired the creation of Spiller Park’s mascot, Hoolie, a bat-swinging bear.
Spiller doesn’t stop at coffee.
Their comprehensive toast menu is sure to have something for every bread aficionado. On Fridays and Sundays, they serve up fresh bagels from Donchey’s newest company, Dear Friend, Bagels, which he hopes to expand into a full bagel shop and delicatessen by early next year.
Stop by Spiller’s original Ponce City Market kiosk next time you’re out shopping or head to the Toco Hills location for some prime patio seating. With great coffee and baseball to boot, Spiller’s really in a league of its own. —Holyn Thigpen
Taproom Coffee
1963 Hosea L Williams Dr SE #R106
Atlanta, GA 30317
Web: taproomcoffee.com
Facebook: facebook.com/TaproomCoffee
Instagram: @taproomcoffee
Twitter: @TaproomCoffee
Terminus Coffee
3172 E Ponce de Leon Ave.
Scottdale, GA 30079
Web: terminuscoffeeatl.com
Instagram: @terminuscoffeeatl
Three Heart Coffee
716 Ponce de Leon Place NE
Atlanta, GA 30306
Web: threeheartcoffee.com
Instagram: @threeheartcoffeeroastery
Urban Grind
962 Marietta St NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
Web: urbangrindatlanta.com
Facebook: facebook.com/UrbanGrindatlanta
Instagram: @urbangrindatl
Twitter: @UrbanGrindAtl
Village Coffee House
420 Seminole Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
Facebook: Link
Instagram: @villagecoffeehouselittle5
Waller’s Coffee Shop
240 Dekalb Industrial Way
Decatur, GA 30033
Web: wallerscoffeeshop.com
Facebook: facebook.com/wallerscoffeeshop
Instagram: @wallerscoffeeshop
Twitter: @wallerscoffee
Some may say that Waller’s is off the beaten path, tucked away at 240 Dekalb Industrial Blvd in Decatur. But, the unassuming location is one of its greatest assets. A bucolic creekside forest walk behind the shop is perfect when you need some Zen or bird watching with your cold brew or cortado (they serve Batdorf & Bronson). There’s a fridge full of craft beers and plenty of baked goods, snacks, and sandwiches behind the counter. The Outer Space Concert Stage behind the shop is regularly booked with local acts.
Xander Coffee
3637 Peachtree Rd NE Suite D
Atlanta, GA 30319
Facebook: facebook.com/XanderCoffeeATL
Instagram: @xandercoffeeatl