Georgia

Best coffee shops in Atlanta

Our guide to specialty coffee in Atlanta: 5 verified shops, including Bellwood Coffee, Brash Coffee Roasters and Chrome Yellow Trading Co.. Atlanta has a deep bench of independent roaster-cafes, with shops roasting their own beans in places like the West End, Old Fourth Ward, and the old industrial pockets off the Chattahoochee. Most of the places listed here roast on-site and pour their own coffee.

5 verified shops · vetted, never pay-to-play

Verified means checked against our specialty criteria using each shop's own public information, not a visit. Last checked Jun 2026. How we choose

Atlanta's skyline from the Jackson Street Bridge
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