Best Early-Morning Coffee Shops in Atlanta

Vinings, Atlanta

Bookstore café serving espresso drinks and specialty lattes in a curated retail space with outdoor seating.

Reynoldstown, Atlanta

Radio Roasters coffee with locally sourced empanadas and pastries in a neighborhood gathering spot, with outdoor patio seating.

Downtown Decatur, Atlanta

Downtown Decatur outpost inside a bookstore on Court Square, serving specialty drinks and house-roasted beans, with pastries and empanadas.

Kirkwood, Atlanta

Kirkwood coffee bar featuring Blackwater Roasters from Seneca with espresso drinks and craft beer on tap.

Midtown Atlanta

Florida roaster's Midtown outpost with single origin espresso, nitro cold brew on tap, and gelato affogato program.

Virginia-Highland, Atlanta

In-house roaster serving their own Savannah-roasted beans in Virginia-Highland with playful, approachable approach.

West End, Atlanta

Black-owned roaster championing accessibility in specialty coffee with single-origin offerings and house syrups.

Buckhead, Atlanta

Onsite roastery in Atlanta with dialed-in espresso and craft brewing methods in an airy, spacious Buckhead space with bagged beans.

Home Park, Atlanta

Lobby café in Home Park delivering technically sound espresso with proper crema and velvety milk texture, in an apartment building.

Blandtown, Atlanta

Local roaster with spacious converted warehouse setup and knowledgeable baristas serving their own beans.