Atlanta’s Most Loved Coffee Shops
Atlanta’s coffee scene is a delightful blend of inventive specialty cafés and laid-back neighborhood favorites. Whether you’re chasing avant-garde espresso creations or seeking a cozy spot to linger with friends, the city delivers. Here are ten of the most loved, locally celebrated coffee shops that both Atlantans and visitors can’t stop talking about.
1. Academy Coffee ATL – Old Fourth Ward
📍 1019 Virginia Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
🌐 academycoffeeatl.com
A creative haven where mixology meets coffee, Academy crafts unforgettable specialty beverages like espresso tonics and seasonal concoctions that push the boundaries of flavor.
2. Bellwood Coffee – Riverside
📍 2011 Bolton Rd NW, Suite #109, Atlanta, GA 30318
🌐 bellwoodcoffee.com
Voted Atlanta’s favorite coffee shop by Axios readers, Bellwood pairs modern design with precise, flavorful roasting and a warm, community-centered atmosphere.
3. Chrome Yellow Trading Co. – Old Fourth Ward
📍 501 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312
🌐 chrome-yellow.com
Part café, part roastery, part boutique—Chrome Yellow is a creative hub beloved by artists, writers, and neighbors alike.
4. Con Leche – Reynoldstown
📍 181 Flat Shoals Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
This laid-back café is known for inventive toasts—like ricotta with peach or almond butter with honey—and a stylish setting that pairs beautifully with a well-poured latte.
5. Portrait Coffee – West End
📍 1065 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW #A, Atlanta, GA 30310
🌐 portrait.coffee
A Black-owned roaster and café, Portrait brings high-quality, ethically sourced beans, on-site roasting, and a strong community ethos rooted in representation and inclusion.
6. East Pole Coffee Co. – Multiple Locations
📍 255 Ottley Dr NE, Ste 105 (Armour Yards) & 676 N Highland Ave NE (Poncey-Highland)
🌐 eastpole.coffee
With its bright, modern aesthetic and reputation for excellence, East Pole has earned accolades like “Best Coffee in Georgia” and continues to shine for both quality brews and welcoming spaces.
7. Muchacho – Reynoldstown / BeltLine
📍 904 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
Famous for its Instagram-worthy yellow door, Muchacho offers standout breakfast tacos, avocado toast, and great coffee—all served in a retro, West Coast-inspired atmosphere.
8. Finca to Filter – West End & Old Fourth Ward
📍 680 Hamilton Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30312 (Boulevard Heights)
📍 652 Angier Ave NE, Suite A, Atlanta, GA 30308 (Old Fourth Ward)
🌐 finca.coffee
A vibrant and inclusive café, Finca to Filter is as much about community as coffee, hosting open-mic nights, drag bingo, and seasonal espresso spritzers alongside their stellar brews.
9. BRASH Coffee Roasters – Multiple Locations
📍 Locations include The Works (Upper Westside), Atlanta History Center, and The BeltLine
🌐 brashcoffee.com
Known for its shipping-container shops and mobile “Beast” coffee trucks, BRASH delivers style, substance, and consistently great iced lattes across Atlanta.
10. Toast Noir Café – Buckhead
📍 2770 Lenox Rd NE Suite B-1, Atlanta, GA 30324
🌐 toastonlenoxatl.com
With faux-marble tables, gold-trimmed chairs, and whimsical mocha lattes topped with frozen bear-shaped ice, Toast Noir is as much a feast for the eyes as it is for the palate.
Closing Note
From experimental cafés to cozy neighborhood staples, Atlanta’s coffee culture reflects the diversity and creativity of the city itself. Each of these ten shops offers something special—whether it’s inventive drinks, local roasting, lively community events, or just the perfect vibe for your morning brew.
☕ Happy sipping, and here’s to discovering your new favorite café in the ATL!
