September 24, 2024
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Whether you are a macchiato enthusiast or opt for a vanilla latte on your daily coffee run, these Atlanta coffee shops will elevate your morning routine with indulgent sips, handcrafted blends and innovative ingredients.
East Pole Coffee Co.
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255 Ottley Drive NE, Ste. 105; 676 N. Highland Ave. NE / Website
With locations in Armour Yards and Poncey-Highland, this coffee bar and roastery is known for its exceptional seasonal sips, which are made with ingredients that go beyond the status quo. Swing by to indulge in staples, including the iced cappuccino mixed with cardamom rose syrup and topped with cold foam and the espresso shot, made from Non-Fiction’s espresso blend and served with Topo-Chico.
Academy Coffee
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1019 Virginia Ave. NE / Website
Located in Kinship Butcher & Sundry, this neighborhood cafe vows to upgrade your typical coffee-based drinks by applying culinary and mixology techniques for high-quality blends. The spot’s most popular drinks include the Fresco Cold Brew, made with strawberry, Sichuan and pink peppercorn and the Coco Loco Iced Latte with coconut, black cardamom and lavender.
Bellwood Coffee
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Multiple locations / Website
With a coffee club, handcrafted blends and ready-made sips, this local spot knows how to impress caffeine connoisseurs. Stick with a classic like an espresso, a cappuccino or an Americano or branch out with house specials, including The Gibraltar, made with a double shot of espresso and steamed milk, or The One & One, which includes espresso split into two vessels, one with steamed milk and one served straight.
Brash Coffee
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Multiple locations / Website
Since 2016, this buzzy coffee shop has roasted indulgent, high-caliber coffee beverages sourced from local farmers like Miguel Menendez and Dos Ninas. Swing by for drip coffees, cortados, iced and hot lattes, espressos, cappuccinos, pour-over coffees and matcha drinks.
Cafe Comma
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3621 Vinings Slope SE, Ste. 4150 / Website
From vibrant iced lattes to sweet cream-topped cold brews, Comma has your morning wake-me-up or afternoon pick-me-up ready and waiting. Try favorites like the Lavender Latte, the Black Sugar Latte and the signature Comma Cold Brew with pistachio sweet cream.
Chattahoochee Coffee Company
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2281 Akers Mill Road; 790 Huff Road NW / Website
This community-oriented specialty coffee company is known for its high-caliber, sustainable blends—sourced worldwide in partnership with roaster Counter Culture Coffee—and its justice-seeking initiatives, which include charity fundraising events, awareness campaigns and a contribution of at least 10% of its annual revenue to nonprofit organizations and charities. Popular favorites include flavor-packed Slingshot cold brew, macchiatos and lattes with your pick of housemade syrups, including vanilla, rosemary, lavender, caramel, dark chocolate and more.
Condesa Coffee
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480 John Wesley Dobbs Ave. NE, Ste. 100 /Website
With coffees, teas, smoothies, food and more, this cafe is an Old Fourth Ward staple. Sip on specialty beverages like the mocha, made with homemade chocolate syrup, a double espresso shot and steamed milk and the Iced Espresso Tonic with a double espresso shot, tonic water and citrus expression.
Chrome Yellow
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501 Edgewood Ave. SE / Website
Whether you are looking to grab a cup of joe, hope to take home a bag of ground coffee or are searching for a straight-to-your-door coffee subscription, Chrome Yellow has got you covered. Don’t miss out on offerings like the crave-worthy Vanilla Bourbon Latte, the Maple Oat Cold Brew and The Cortado.
Dancing Goats Coffee
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Multiple locations / Website
Hit up Dancing Goats Coffee to put some pep in your step with the shop’s certified fair-trade, organic coffee blends, sustainably handcrafted in Olympia, Washington and Atlanta. Swing by to pick up a creamy mocha, an iced Americano and a classic café au lait.
Daydreamer Coffee
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859 Spring St. NW / Website
This Midtown coffee bar is the ideal workday hangout spot, with a relaxing atmosphere and decadent drinks, including espresso-based beverages and teas. Sample specialties like the Honey Oat Latte with espresso, honey and oat milk, the iced latte, the Americano and the cappuccino, among others.
Drip Coffee
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928 Garrett St., Ste. B / Website
Located in Glenwood Park’s town center, this cozy coffeehouse serves espresso drinks, teas, quiches and sandwiches, including decadent signature craft coffees like espresso frappes, iced mochas, macchiatos, cappuccinos and more. Pair your morning pick-me-up with Drip’s selection of griddled egg sandwiches and lunch sandwiches.
Grant Park Coffeehouse
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337 Georgia Ave. SE / Website
This neighborhood coffeehouse features an indulgent lineup of artisanal coffee, tea and pastries. Visit to try specialties like the Nutella or raspberry white chocolate mocha, the almond blossom latte and the creamy caramel macchiato. Don’t miss out on culinary creations like chicken salad sandwiches, egg scrambles and Mediterranean salads.
Little Tart Bakeshop
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Multiple locations / Website
From sweet and savory pastries to craft coffees, Little Tarte has everything you need to start your day on the right foot. Visit to try beverages like the Nitro Salted Honey Latte, the Signature Iced Coffee made with Culture’s Fast Forward blend, and the Oat Milk Nitro Latte, made with Portrait coffee and lightly sweetened with vanilla.
PERC
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Multiple locations / Website
This craft coffee collective has six brick-and-mortar locations in Atlanta, serving tasty eats, tempting drinks, ground blends and subscription boxes. Sip on creative specialties like the Disco Tonic with wild espresso, tonic, orange bitters and simple syrup or opt for something on the sweeter side with the Bananagram, made with mild espresso, milk, banana and a sweet graham cracker garnish.
Rev Coffee Roasters
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1680 Spring Road SE, Ste. B / Website
Visit this cafe and roastery to wake up with light or dark drip coffee, flavored iced or hot lattes, cold brew blends, dirty chais and more. Or, try any of the spot’s delicious baked goods and grab-and-go lunches, including the pimento cheese sandwich, the chicken salad and the overnight oats.
Spiller Park Coffee
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Multiple locations / Website
Enjoy craft espresso drinks, single-origin pour-over brews and tempting cafe fare at this popular coffee shop, which has remained a local go-to since 2015. Choose from offerings like iced and warm lattes, Americanos and seasonal sips, plus bagel sandwiches, cinnamon buns, brunch grilled cheese sandwiches and fruit-topped Texas toast.
The Daily Cafe
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Multiple locations / Website
With locations in West Midtown, Inman Park and Buckhead, this neighborhood coffee shop serves grab-and-go food and pantry staples, plus baked goods and a curated lineup of lattes, macchiatos, espressos and cappuccinos from Onyx coffee and a selection of local roasters. Try inventive specials like the Lucky Charms latte with strawberry-vanilla syrup, Onyx espresso, ube foam with Lucky Charms cereal and steamed milk and the Upside Down latte, crafted with an indulgent blend of rose-cardamom syrup, Onyx espresso cold foam, dried roses and steamed milk.
The Salty Donut
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5 W. Paces Ferry Road NW / Website
Sweeten up your day with donuts, baked goods and craft coffee brews from this local hot spot, founded by husband-and-wife duo Amanda Pizarro and Andy Rodriguez. Don’t miss out on go-to offerings like maple and brown sugar cold brew, double shots of Intelligentsia’s Black Cat espresso and brown sugar dirty chai with an added shot of espresso.
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