Relax and recharge at Athens' coziest coffee shops and cafes.
№ 001Award-winning specialty coffee roastery and café founded in Athens in 2006. Known for their ethically sourced, single-origin beans and meticulous roasting process, 1000 Faces has helped elevate Athens' coffee culture. Their flagship café features modern industrial design elements with warm wood accents, creating an inviting space for enjoying expertly prepared espresso drinks, and pour-overs.
№ 002In-store café inside the Atlanta Highway Barnes & Noble bookstore.
№ 003National Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins chain with multiple Athens-area locations for coffee, donuts, and ice cream. Several locations operate as Dunkin' only.
№ 004A coffee shop with a powerful social mission, employing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Founded to change perspectives on disability inclusion, this Athens location extends the mission of the original North Carolina shop. Beyond serving quality coffee drinks and baked goods, Bitty & Beau's creates a warm, accepting environment where staff members gain independence, confidence, and valuable work experience while changing customer perceptions about disability employment.
№ 005S. Lumpkin Street boba shop in a small house with a chimney painted as a cup of tea. Serves bubble tea alongside local baked goods.
№ 006Downtown bubble tea spot on E. Broad Street with a wide drink menu including milk teas, fruit teas, smoothies, and matcha. Also serves dumplings, soups, rice and poke bowls, with vegetarian options.
№ 007A modern café and wine bar featuring a bright, airy space with distinctive design elements. Opened by professional baristas, Buvez offers meticulously prepared coffee drinks by day and natural wines by night. Their menu includes light breakfast and lunch options with locally sourced ingredients. The minimalist interior, with its white walls, natural light, and indoor plants, creates a stylish yet approachable environment that reflects Athens' evolving coffee culture.
№ 008Drive-thru and walk-up location of the national coffee chain on West Broad Street.
№ 009Baxter Street coffee shop from the Dale brothers with a focused menu of coffee, tea, Montane seltzer, Figment kombucha, and chocolate milk. Snacks include pastries and Condor Chocolate brownies, with an emphasis on sustainability.
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