December 2020

After living in Atlanta, Georgia for two years now and visiting almost every coffee shop this beautiful city has to offer, I am so excited to share a guide to Atlanta coffee shops! Most of these coffee shops are in the city limits of Atlanta, and a couple of the shops are located in the suburbs outside of Atlanta. I am a big fan of specialty coffee shops so most of the locations on this list only focus on coffee (so no restaurants or "cafes"). While some of these coffee shops may not have the best cup of coffee I have ever tried, I am including all of them to showcase good traits and unique characteristics about each one. I will make sure to include which shops I highly recommend you visit under the captions. Keep reading to get a glimpse into all of the incredible coffee shops that are in Atlanta, Georgia! Atlanta Coffee Shops: Sessions Stand. Sessions Stand is located in Marietta, one of the suburbs in Atlanta, and it is the perfect location for a cozy coffee shop outing. It is nestled right in the middle of a neighborhood, so it does take a minute to find within the neighborhood. There is also very limited parking so please keep that in mind when trying to visit. Sessions Stand is an instagrammer's dream with the most gorgeous patio, aesthetic decor, European feel, and all the flowers you could dream of. Sessions Stand is essentially a stand, in that the only seating is outdoors. You order at the counter, so try to stop by on a sunny, beautiful day! The coffee here is amazing (they serve Rev Coffee Roasters), and it has easily some of the best tasting coffee on this side of town. Pastries are their specialty when it comes to snacks, and they are all made from scratch daily! They also sell beautiful bouquets from a local florist when possible. This would probably be on my top 10 list of best coffee shops in Atlanta! The coffee is incredible, the aesthetic is perfect for pictures, the atmosphere is great for outdoor-lovers, and you will never go hungry with their yummy pastries. Some things to consider when visiting are that there is very limited parking (only a couple spots), and it is completely outdoors so you are exposed to all weather elements and bugs/bees. Atlanta Coffee Shops: East Pole Coffee Co. East Pole Coffee is easily the most popular coffee shop location listed and one of Atlanta locals' favorites. It has won many awards and been on many lists for the best coffee in Atlanta (rightfully so). They roast and serve their own coffee, and when visiting the shop you can even get a view of the roaster in the back of the shop. East Pole has a clean, modern design with large ceilings and wood and gold accents. Their building is shared with a larger corporate company, so on weekdays this shop is always bustling with the 9 to 5 crowds. On any giving day walking into East Pole, all the parking spots are taken and all the tables are filled, so try to get there early or be prepared to wait for a table. A favorite of local college students, East Pole is one of the best spots to study or use as a co-working space. With light background noise and plenty of outlets, you can order a cup of coffee and sit here for hours working. They also do serve some light pastries as well as seasonal drinks, that are usually super fun and creative and match the season of the year. Also make sure to check out their coffee cuppings, which are free to the public and happen every Saturday at 10 AM. There are limited seats so try to get there early for this fun event. East Pole Coffee is easily in my list of top three favorite coffee shops in Atlanta. A tried and true favorite, East Pole makes some of the best coffee in the city and with a friendly and knowledgeable staff, great working environment, and a clean aesthetic, this coffee shop in Atlanta cannot be missed. Atlanta Coffee Shops: Rev Coffee. Rev Coffee Roasters is based out on Smyrna, Georgia, a suburb to the northwest of Atlanta. They are both a roastery and a coffee shop, serving to many of the coffee shops and cafes in the Atlanta area. Repurposed out of a garage, this unconventional neighborhood coffee shop prides themselves in creating a "community" through coffee. With a full lunch menu, Rev Coffee is not a stranger to delicious and fresh food. While limited in parking, Rev boasts an eclectic interior with plenty of tables and a laid back atmosphere. While not one of my favorite coffee shops in Atlanta, Rev Coffee is perfect for those who want a laid-back, no-fuss coffee shop. It is a great place to find community and connect with the baristas, and Rev is known as one of the biggest coffee wholesalers in Atlanta. Atlanta Coffee Shops: Spiller Park. For many Atlanta locals, Spiller Park is known for their coffee shop location inside the popular tourist spot, Ponce City Market. Spiller Park does, however, have two locations in Atlanta, one being the Ponce City Market location and the other being a location in Toco Hills, a suburb outside of Atlanta. What once started as a coffee kiosk in a bustling food market has expanded into a brick-and-mortar location. When visiting their location in Ponce City Market, keep in mind it is only a kiosk and there are limited seats available at any given time of day. The Toco Hills location is a great place to stop by with both indoor and outdoor seating (but the number of tables is pretty limited and most tables are 2 seaters only). The Toco Hills location has a menu with select food items, and they are most known for their fun toast options. While definitely not the best cup of coffee in Atlanta, Spiller Park (in Toco Hills especially) is a great spot for a chill spot to work and/or hang out with friends. The Ponce City Market location is the perfect spot to get some coffee on the go while shopping. It definitely would not be a top favorite for me, but it is a fun spot to try! Atlanta Coffee Shops: Brash Coffee. Brash Coffee is an Atlanta-based roaster that is slowly taking over the coffee scene in Atlanta by storm. With three locations of Atlanta coffee shops, two in Midtown and one in Buckhead, Brash has proven the power of good coffee and simplistic design when it comes to coffee shops. They pride themselves in developing quality relationships with the farmer and making sure that the entire coffee process honors everyone involved. Their flagship shop, the "Brash box" located in the Westside Provisions District is repurposed shipping containers, showing just how simplistic their designs are. While this location is the flagship spot, parking and seating is limited, but it is the perfect spot to grab coffee before heading to shop in the area. The Buckhead location is actually located inside the Atlanta History Center, with over 1,500 square feet of space. With a full Modbar setup and plenty of tables and seating, this is the perfect spot to sit and work/study for a couple of hours! The Midtown location is their newest location and definitely one of my favorite spots in Atlanta. For this location they partnered with Huge, the leading global experience agency, to create a minimalistic, modern space for coffee lovers in the heart of the business district. With fun tech touches and a clean white space, this location is perfect for a lunch hour while at work or for a weekend morning study time. While bustling during the weekdays, this location has a peaceful, calm atmosphere on the weekend that sets it up as the perfect workspace. Brash easily has some of the best coffee in all of Atlanta, and each location of Brash delivers on that perfect, consistent cup of coffee. Each location is so unique and has its own perks and downfalls when trying to decide where to go. While the Midtown location (the newest one) is my favorite, I definitely have the Buckhead location at the top of my list of coffee locations I still need to go to in the Atlanta area. But truly you will not miss out when trying Brash Coffee at any of their locations (and make sure to buy a bag of beans too)! Atlanta Coffee Shops: Peach Coffee Roasters. Peach Coffee Roasters has just about everything you want in a coffee shop. Instagrammable walls, incredible coffee, yummy pastries, friendly staff, and a local touch with everything they do. Located in Johns Creek, one of the many northern suburbs of Atlanta, Peach Coffee gives you all the cozy coffee shop vibes outside the hustle and bustle of the city (and there is plenty of parking). You can even watch your drink being made with their open mod bar setup. In addition to your classic hot coffee beverages, they also serve up cold and hot teas, cold brew, nitro coffee, and an assortment of fresh pastries. While there is only the open bar area and a couple tables as far as seating goes, Peach Coffee Roasters usually isn't too busy unless it's on a Saturday morning, so at any given time you should be able to find a table with an outlet. Since they are first and foremost a roastery, you can find all assortments of coffee options when visiting. Pick up a bag of their famous GA 400 espresso medium roast blend (which they are famous for) or their DIY light roast blend to curb all of your coffee cravings at home. If I had to list in order my favorite Atlanta coffee shops, without a doubt, Peach Coffee Roasters would be one of the top ones on that list. They are changing the standards for how coffee should be made and served in Atlanta. With humble and talented owners and staff, Peach Coffee Roasters will always bring you consistency with their incredible tasting coffee, a fresh beautiful space for working and/or socializing, and all the coffee and equipment you need to brew your own masterpiece at home. Atlanta Coffee Shops: Revelator Coffee Company. Revelator Coffee Company is a pretty large name in the coffee industry here in Atlanta, Georgia. After acquiring Octane Coffee in 2017, they have expanded to four total locations in the Atlanta area, two of which are focused on dessert options as well as coffee. The main coffee...

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