By Fiona Good-Sirota By Fiona Good-Sirota | August 8, 2024 | Food & Drink, Guides,
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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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