Highest-rated cafes in the Atlanta area by diners
From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's famed London Coffee House, cafes have always been an egalitarian place to gather, sip, and share ideas, many of which have changed the world.
During the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, cafes regularly entertained the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Newton. Later, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre would spend hours in cafes, pondering their works and holding court alongside other intellectuals.
Needless to say, coffee and cafes beget some revolutionary ideas; sipping a cup may even be a political act. When settlers dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to send a message to the British in 1773, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute.
Boston's London Coffee House, which had opened nearly 85 years earlier, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Meanwhile, in Philadelphia, Merchants' Coffee House hosted the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere.
Many other coffee shops steeped in history abound in the United States, including New York City's Caffe Reggio. Founded in 1927, it was the first to serve cappuccino in the country. New Orleans' Cafe du Monde, founded in 1862, is a fixture in the French Quarter for its coffee and beignets.
Whether it's for a cup of Joe, a heady conversation, or simply a place to start the day, cafes have become landmarks of our daily lives. But where's the best one to find refuge and that perfect caffeinated cup near you?
compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in the Atlanta area based on diners' reviews on as of February 2025. Cafes with at least 20 reviews tagged as "coffee" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Atlanta were included. As a result, some cafes featured may primarily serve other items besides coffee and tea. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 25 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.
Keep reading to see if your favorite cafe made the list!
#30. Da Vinci's Donuts
- Rating: 4.3/5 (226 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5610 Glenridge Drive Ste 103 Sandy Springs, Georgia
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea
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#29. Just Love Coffee Cafe - Atlanta Perimeter
- Rating: 4.3/5 (151 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1110 Hammond Drive Ste 10 Sandy Springs, Georgia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#28. Chrome Yellow
- Rating: 4.3/5 (226 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 501 Edgewood Ave. Southeast Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#27. ADios Cafe
- Rating: 4.4/5 (340 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 180 Walker St. Southwest Ste D Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts
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#26. East Pole
- Rating: 4.4/5 (279 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 255 Ottley Drive Ste 105 Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Coffee & Tea
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#25. ZenTea
- Rating: 4.4/5 (172 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5356 Peachtree Road Chamblee, Georgia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#24. Perc
- Rating: 4.4/5 (145 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2380 Hosea Williams Drive Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#23. The Daily - West Midtown
- Rating: 4.4/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 763 Trabert Ave. Northwest Ste C Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#22. My Coffee Shop @ Eastlake
- Rating: 4.4/5 (229 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2462 Memorial Drive Southeast Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, American
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#21. Banjo Coffee
- Rating: 4.4/5 (152 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 38 North Avondale Road Ste B Avondale Estates, Georgia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#20. Matcha Cafe Maiko
- Rating: 4.4/5 (361 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5306 Buford Hwy Northeast Ste B Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
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#19. Revolution Doughnuts
- Rating: 4.4/5 (323 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 745 Edgewood Ave. Northeast Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea
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#18. Brash Coffee
- Rating: 4.4/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 130 West Paces Ferry Road Northwest Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#17. Simply Done Donuts
- Rating: 4.5/5 (442 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3550 West Lawrenceville St. Ste 340 Duluth, Georgia
- Categories: Food Trucks, Donuts, Coffee & Tea
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#16. Pearl's Tea - Doraville
- Rating: 4.5/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5979 Buford Hwy Ste A6 Doraville, Georgia
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Coffee & Tea
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#15. The Little Tart Bakeshop
- Rating: 4.5/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 68 Georgia Ave. Southeast Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries
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#14. Read Shop
- Rating: 4.5/5 (177 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4300 Paces Ferry Road Southeast Ste 125 Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Bookstores, Coffee & Tea, Gift Shops
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#13. Tan-Cha
- Rating: 4.5/5 (254 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5677 Buford Hwy Northeast Ste 101 Doraville, Georgia
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Coffee & Tea
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#12. Rev Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (801 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1680 Spring Road Ste B Smyrna, Georgia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries
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#11. El Vi帽edo Local
- Rating: 4.6/5 (200 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 730 Peachtree St. Northeast Ste 100 Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Tapas/Small Plates, Wine Bars
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#10. Buena Gente Cuban Bakery
- Rating: 4.6/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1365 Clairmont Road Decatur, Georgia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Cuban
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#9. Golden Drops Caf茅
- Rating: 4.6/5 (358 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1788 Clairmont Road Decatur, Georgia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Brazilian
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#8. Omni Coffee & Eggs
- Rating: 4.7/5 (165 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 261 Peters St. Southwest Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#7. Kupcakerie
- Rating: 4.7/5 (295 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2781 Main St. East Point, Georgia
- Categories: Cupcakes, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
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#6. Voga Italian Gelato
- Rating: 4.7/5 (311 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 299 North Highland Ave. Northeast Ste G Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Gelato
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#5. Cupanion's Kitchen & Coffee
- Rating: 4.7/5 (275 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4920 Roswell Road Ste 14 Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, New American, Coffee & Tea
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#4. The Corner Cup Coffee
- Rating: 4.7/5 (146 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2625 Lawrenceville Hwy Decatur, Georgia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#3. Refuge Coffee
- Rating: 4.8/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4170 East Ponce De Leon Ave. Clarkston, Georgia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Food Trucks
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#2. Java Saga
- Rating: 4.8/5 (208 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5145 Buford Hwy Northeast East Doraville, Georgia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Taiwanese, Sandwiches
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#1. The Black Coffee
- Rating: 4.9/5 (218 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1800 Jonesboro Road Southeast Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Rasha Aly and Carren Jao, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 313 metros.
