Best cup of joe
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You say, “I sound like such a sell out… But seriously, I love Dunkin Donuts, they are the best. Their regular blend … It’s like utopia in a cup.”
2) Starbucks
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We say, “With a new location just opened in Emory Village, the east side of Atlanta will get a taste of the beautifully brewed cups and rare, sustainably-sourced beans that have made this spot a Westside favorite.”
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Doris
October 19th, 2009
6:24 pm
Dekalb Farmers Market–buy it there and brew it at home. best price for gourmet coffee. I have yet to taste a restaurant coffee as good.
Wheels
October 19th, 2009
6:30 pm
A couple of the javavino barristas will include an extra heaping helping of attitude on the side for free.
That’s why I no longer get my joe there.
ATL, Dawg, ya dig?
October 19th, 2009
6:30 pm
I haven’t had it yet b/c I’ve never travelled outside the perimeter, but I hear Land of a Thousand Hills brews a hell of a cup and is dedicated to improving the lives of the people of Rwanda. You can’t beat that. The shop itself is supposed to be awesome. Again, I haven’t been- just telling y’all what I’ve heard. I like SF Coffee’s whaler’s blend. I’ve never had a bad cup at Inman Perk. And whoevers brewing Counter Culture! Now that I think of it, there’s some great coffee in Atlanta, ya dig?
Larry
October 19th, 2009
6:33 pm
Starbucks. Their coffee is amazing*
*disclaimer- I am joking. Starbucks sucks.They over-roast their beans and their coffee is terrible. Anyone who buys coffee or anything else from Starbucks should hit themselves in the face with a frying pan.
Ebonie
October 19th, 2009
6:35 pm
Dunkin Donuts has the best coffee! Too bad I can’t say the same for their doughnuts….
Phillip
October 19th, 2009
6:37 pm
Cafe Intermezzo.. a staple for me for 15+ years and Java Lords in Little 5
Tracy
October 19th, 2009
6:38 pm
The Coffee Park in Marietta! Or it may just be the fact they have daycare for my kid while I can sit and actually drink a cup of coffee without an interruption.
Larry
October 19th, 2009
6:42 pm
lol Tracy hates her kid
Angela Harrison
October 19th, 2009
6:44 pm
Dunkin Donuts is the absolute best!!!!!!!!!!!
Garry Harrison
October 19th, 2009
6:45 pm
I absolutely have to agree with my wife!!!!!!!!!!!!
Garry
Derrick
October 19th, 2009
6:45 pm
Some personal faves on the east side of the city:
Joe’s Coffee in East Atlanta – Best baristas, very cool setting
Perk in Glenwood Park – Easily most peaceful coffee shop in Atlanta to read/study
Inman Perk Coffee on Highland Ave – great coffee, location
Parkgrounds in East Atlanta – Great coffee/treats w/ a bonus of a dog park to let fido play
SANDI
October 19th, 2009
6:52 pm
I can’t function till I’ve had a large “D-cafe,no sugar and 4 creamers” from where else but Mickey D’s. This is the best coffee I’ve ever tasted. I’ve even gotten up as late as 10:00pm to go and get a cup of this coffee.It taste so good if there is any left I nuke in the microwave the next morning and it’ll still taste just as good.
Big Dawg
October 19th, 2009
7:01 pm
I just want a set of the coffee mugs in the picture! Anyone have them?
doc
October 19th, 2009
7:02 pm
coffee roasters toco hills, excellent
E
October 19th, 2009
7:14 pm
Dancing Goats in Decatur is by far the best.
I don’t live nearby, so for my usual coffee fix, the best near my home (Roswell) is Dunkin Donuts.
Land of a Thousand Hills is also nice, but quality varies by who is working and the location is good for weekends only because of the HWY 9 traffic. If you go here, plan to stay and enjoy your own french press in house.
Sister Sledge
October 19th, 2009
7:19 pm
Dancing Goats in Decatur is the best.
David
October 19th, 2009
7:55 pm
Java Monkey.
And if you named a chain place in this list, you’re an idiot.
Diehard
October 19th, 2009
8:01 pm
Caribou, Caribou, Caribou – ‘bou is the bestest
TPM
October 19th, 2009
8:09 pm
Dunkin Donuts French Vanilla
RealDeal
October 19th, 2009
8:09 pm
Jittery Joes knows coffee
Check it out
Wayz
October 19th, 2009
8:12 pm
Chik-fil-a’s Bistro Dark, not thier regular, ask for Dark. It is surprisingly good, I mean really good.
This is comming from a both a Starbucks’s & Peet’s shareholder and a also coffee addict.
TB
October 19th, 2009
8:23 pm
I love Einstein’s coffee. A bagel and coffee from there and its going to be a good day.
alphacoffeguy
October 19th, 2009
8:30 pm
element coffee company in Milton/Crabapple. they brew Intelligentsia. their tea is awesome also. Nothing better in the suburbs. Check it out.
GA Girl
October 19th, 2009
8:38 pm
Dunkin’s!
yellow fuzz
October 19th, 2009
9:16 pm
i have big ballz
coachraider
October 19th, 2009
9:28 pm
Dunkin’s “The” Best by far!!! Don’t waste your money on all of that over priced starbucks crap!!!
Outnumbered
October 19th, 2009
9:35 pm
I guess I’m the only one who likes Starbucks – but only their Sumatra or Gold Coast – you can keep their Pike’s Peak
you guys are smokin crack...it's whack
October 19th, 2009
9:41 pm
Jittery Joe’s in Athens. Five locations, beans roasted locally at J.J.’s on Broad street, next to Weaver (Automatic for the People) D’s. Great, fresh, perfectly brewed. Just cannot be beat. McD’s??? Are you serious?
you guys are smokin crack...it's whack
October 19th, 2009
9:44 pm
Just me, I have to give you stone props, dude. Race trac is not bad coffee at all, with several choices and good prices. Plus you can get gas there, and fill up your car, too. (rim shot, please) Seriously, it is good coffee. Good call.
Dave
October 19th, 2009
9:46 pm
Einstein Bagels, Dunkin Donuts, Atlanta Bread Co
SS
October 19th, 2009
9:52 pm
Lately it has been McDonalds and their McCafe is pretty good and also Dunkin Donuts. Waffle House makes coffee that will perk you right up!!
Mike
October 19th, 2009
9:55 pm
I miss Joe Muggs, in the old Boomershine Pontiac building (where Orvis is now on Peachtree Road near Piedmont). They were the only place in town that actually served J. Martinez coffee.
J. Martinez, which is sold at Alon’s and Whole Foods by the pound, is the best. Second is Batdorf & Bronson, which is also sold at Alon’s and Star Provisions (”Dancing Goats” is their signature blend, hence the name of the coffee shops).
Back in 1996, my entire office was hooked on Dancing Goats, that we bought by the pound at the coffee shop in the walkway connecting the IBM Building to the parking deck. One day we came back from a big group lunch, and everyone was talking about how they “sure could go for some Dancing Goats.” The CFO was in the elevator with us and thought we were talking about some sort of illegal drugs!
Jeff Garnerj
October 19th, 2009
9:59 pm
The Best is Seattle Mountain Coffee from my Kitchen !
Mitch
October 19th, 2009
10:02 pm
1- Octane (great baristas)
2- Dancing Goats
3- Rise N Dine
If Method (@ Emory) hadn’t been bought by Octane, it would occupy the #1 slot…RIP Method.
George
October 19th, 2009
10:07 pm
Waffle House for a decent cup, they have their own special blend,(not to many people know this)..
knox
October 19th, 2009
10:10 pm
Chocolate Perks is a Brand New cafe in downtown Duluth & makes a nice cappuccino. Can’t speak for their drip coffee but their espresso is great and a great atmosphere.
Dave
October 19th, 2009
10:11 pm
Chocolate – Shallowford @ I85
kaycee
October 19th, 2009
10:17 pm
Where can I get a set of mugs like that in the picture above? Great color and design!!
Bob
October 19th, 2009
10:48 pm
San Francisco Coffee Roasting Co. – Been going there for 15 years, especially around Christmas. Best coffee this side of Peet’s in San Francisco.
mamaj
October 19th, 2009
10:51 pm
A good cup of coffee does not have to come from an overpriced coffee shop. What’s good to me is coffee from Quik Trip; and if it’s any better anywhere else–it must be illegal.
jennl
October 19th, 2009
11:05 pm
dunkin donuts will always #1 on my list, and then….. waffle house comes #2.
Melissa
October 19th, 2009
11:08 pm
REV in Smyrna is great. Cups Coffee Cafe in Athens is absolutely worth the drive!
Ganners
October 19th, 2009
11:24 pm
Dunkin Donuts….Large Turbo black–Love it!
Steve
October 19th, 2009
11:25 pm
Sip at Lindbergh
sheatsb
October 19th, 2009
11:26 pm
OCTANE. Hands down. They know the product especially well, and they’re huge on building community.
Jessica
October 19th, 2009
11:37 pm
Are we rating brews or beans?
If we’re rating brews:
1. Caribou Coffee at Monroe and Piedmont Ave.
2. Starbucks at Ansley Mall
If we’re rating Beans:
1. DeKalb Farmers Market – almost anything in their stock
2. Whole Foods – Mexican Blend
3. Central Market (Texas Chain) – Sumatran Mandehling (low-acidity magnificence)
El Gringo
October 20th, 2009
12:49 am
Noon Midtown! They serve that Counter Culture coffee and their Barista’s are knowledgable, friendly and make a great cup ‘o joe too!
Martin
October 20th, 2009
1:38 am
Octane! West Midtown… great location, great atmosphere, great coffee
Todd
October 20th, 2009
2:06 am
If you’re serious about coffee J. Martinez is as good as it gets. They are local supply all of the Pano & Paul’s restaurants and you can buy whole beans at The Corner Cafe. Their coffee is the antithesis of Charbucks.
Good coffee
October 20th, 2009
5:11 am
Rise N Dine