East Pole Coffee in Atlanta, Georgia

East Pole Coffee in Atlanta, Georgia

5 Must-Try Neighborhood Coffee (and Tea) Shops in Atlanta

Rise and grind! Wake up to these Atlanta-based coffee shops that offer your choice of caffeine by the bean, bag, or cup. One thing these five shops have in common is that they all roast their own coffee. They do this not only to control quality, but to focus on building personal relationships with the farmers. Add these local spots to your itinerary while you’re out exploring the best of Atlanta.

Bellwood Coffee

This Atlanta-based coffee company started as a coffee cart parked inside a restaurant and now has two locations and plans for another (in Decatur):

  • Riverside, the flagship coffee and cocktail bar, roastery, and kitchen (closed Mondays). Located in the Upper Westside of Atlanta, it’s just a few miles from Bellwood Quarry, which inspired the company name and is now part of Shirley Clarke Franklin Park.
  • Peachtree, which is inside the lobby of an office building (closed Saturdays and Sundays) and near attractions like the Northside Trail on the Atlanta Beltline and SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film.

Start your morning with one of their caffeinated classics, like The Ezra (cold brew plus vegan horchata) or a seasonal cold brew soda. Planning a full day of exploring the city? Choose the Day Hike, an espresso to enjoy on-site while you finalize your itinerary, and a 12-ounce drip coffee to go.

BRASH Coffee

BRASH sources its beans directly from farmers in Central and South America and roasts them locally. Find this Atlanta-based coffee company tucked into several locations throughout the city:

  • The Works Upper Westside, a mixed-use development with a food hall and shopping, is near other attractions like TopGolf and Shirley Clarke Franklin Park, Atlanta’s largest green space.
  • The Box at Westside Provisions District in West Midtown Atlanta, an area known for great restaurants and shopping.
  • The Beast, a coffee truck at Halcyon, a mixed-use development in Alpharetta.
  • Inside the Atlanta History Center, home of the Cyclorama and The Swan House.
  • Atlanta Beltline Eastside Trail near Krog Street Market and Krog Street Tunnel.
  • The Chastain, a MICHELIN Green Star-rated restaurant set on the edge of Chastain Park in Atlanta’s Buckhead neighborhood, partners with BRASH for its coffee program and has certified baristas on site.

Kick-start your day with an expertly crafted drip coffee, pour-over, espresso, matcha, or seasonal creation.

Chrome Yellow

Start your morning soaking up the neighborhood vibes at this small-batch roaster just one block from the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park. You can’t go wrong with the seasonal selections served in the sunlit, plant-filled space, and you’re sure to find unique ATL souvenirs among the shop’s craft goods made by local artists and makers.

East Pole Coffee Co.

This nautical-themed Atlanta-based coffee company has two locations:

Stop in for an Ethiopian pour-over or one of their seasonal sips, and take home a few bags of single-origin specialty roasts.

PERC Coffee

This Savannah-based coffee roaster has five locations in the Atlanta area serving a rotating selection of coffees:

Head to their colorful shops for signature drinks like the Good Times Latte, featuring house-made vanilla and lavender syrups, or a flight of coffee with different roasts and preparations. Fuel your day of urban exploration with their popular breakfast Crunchwrap, a bowl of house-made granola, or a bagel sandwich.

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