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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445 comments Add your comment
Stephen
October 24th, 2009
3:12 pm
Is there anywhere esle to go but, Dunkin’ Donuts?
Justmy2cents
October 25th, 2009
10:35 am
Sabor Do Brazil serves delicious Brazilian coffee.Strong and rich, yum!
evadiva
October 25th, 2009
11:01 am
Mighty Joe Espresso in Tucker!!! They serve award winning Intelligentsia roasted coffee and provide a wonderful warm family atmosphere.
Leslie
October 25th, 2009
11:06 am
Dunkin Donuts!!!
Leah
October 25th, 2009
1:01 pm
QT Coffee rocks! And its cheap too.
coffee lover
October 25th, 2009
4:15 pm
Aurora!!
Pedro
October 25th, 2009
4:54 pm
1-Cool beans at the Marietta Square(excelent baristas)good strong house roasted blend
2-San Francisco roasting Co, very good also.
I am from Venezuela and these two Coffee houses are the most close in flavor, the rest…coffee water!!!
Nathan
October 25th, 2009
5:39 pm
Aurora and Octane tie for the top spot in my book. Cool Beans in Marietta is very close. If you dig cold coffee drinks, then it’s Cool Beans and Aurora.
Tazza on Northside Dr. had great coffee, and it’s a shame they went out of business. Jittery Joe’s is also excellent, but I’ve generally considered them more an Athens establishment.
Linda
October 25th, 2009
8:27 pm
Waffle House has the best coffee in all of Atlanta!
Jml
October 25th, 2009
8:47 pm
Mighty Joe’s Espresso in Tucker! Great cup o’ joe and atmosphere!
Pamela
October 25th, 2009
9:42 pm
Cafe’ Campesino and now it’s in downtown Atlanta!
Boo
October 25th, 2009
10:10 pm
I know this is very uncool and SO not hip – but I love Starbucks coffee. God help me, I do. Howell Mill Rd. location has the best baristas, very efficient and genuinely nice people.
Booger
October 25th, 2009
10:22 pm
definitely BP gas stations
Tony
October 25th, 2009
10:35 pm
No Mas – Now with a coffee shop.
The Doktor
October 26th, 2009
12:59 pm
Your favorite beans, burr grinder and a Bodum french press… give yourself 4 minutes, best cup of coffee… everyday!
Annette
October 26th, 2009
2:14 pm
Starbucks? Dunkin Donuts? What kind of poll is this, and where is Java Jive?
Linda Clark
October 26th, 2009
4:16 pm
Cakes by CoCo are the best i have ever tasted. The varitiy of cakes that they offer are simply amazing. I can still be on my diet and eat a smaller piece with is called their “chuncks”. OMG Cakes by CoCo is truly a St. Louis secret that Alt is blessed to have.
coffeesnob
October 26th, 2009
5:20 pm
Parkgrounds in Atl off Flat Shoals has some really great coffee, and lots of cool contraptions to brew it in, plus I can bring my pooch with me!
Octane is great also, go there when I am on that side of town, but dont like to hang out there as much the music is way to hipster for me.
Dunkin Donuts when I am on the road, and not sure where I can get Counter Culture Beans.
carlton johnson
October 26th, 2009
7:07 pm
all the newbies think there is a place called “the highlands”.
aaron kopper
October 26th, 2009
8:00 pm
my countertop in the kitchen. the best coffee from a superautomatic.
jruhl
October 26th, 2009
8:21 pm
Doug’s Mugs in Locust Grove! They roast their own coffee and it’s heavenly. The even have a website you can buy from. Don’t miss it!
Kevin
October 26th, 2009
8:55 pm
After having some experience as a lover of the bean; roasting and grinding my own beans at home and reading all of these posts I tried Octane….they are the best I’ve tried.
Juliana
October 27th, 2009
5:14 am
For sure is Dunkin’ Donuts !!!!! No matter where you are, nationwise, DUNKIN have THE BEST COFFEE!!!!!
Jorge
October 27th, 2009
5:16 am
Dunkin have the best coffee in ATL !!!!!
juan
October 27th, 2009
11:18 am
dunkin donuts is the best and the service is much faster than anywhere else and u can eat and get sweet all at the same time
corey
October 27th, 2009
11:24 am
dunkin donuts is the best plus we make you laugh
Lisa P
October 27th, 2009
6:17 pm
Ditto on Dunkin Donuts. Their coffee is absolutely yummy. I get it by the pound at Cosco.
William
October 27th, 2009
7:50 pm
AT MY HOME AND IT DON’T COST $4-5 BUCKS FOR A CUP OF REAL COFFEE.JUST PICK UP A CAN OF KROGER VALUE AND IT COSTS $1.89 FOR 11.5 OZ SOLID CAFFEINE, AND YOU DRINK IT BY THE POTFULS.
Juan Valdez
October 27th, 2009
7:55 pm
Anything from Columbia. Hand picked, of course.
I’ve only seen one reference to Java Jive, is it still open? Haven’t been there in years but they used to have great coffee. Also gotta give it to the Dekalb Farmers Market for the Jamaican Blue Mountain. Expensive, but darn well worth it (a free cup to anyone that can tell me where that line came from). Also, if I hear another midyankeewesternnortherneasternsoutherncalifornian implant refer to the Virginia-Highland neighborhood as “the Highlands” again I’m gonna puke!
gumbylovespokey
October 27th, 2009
8:31 pm
The free coffee at Publix rocks!!! Especially if you get there early, after 3pm it needs a lot of cream to choke it down.
SiddyBoy
October 27th, 2009
9:16 pm
Flavia French Roast at my house, my way !!
Kari
October 27th, 2009
9:25 pm
I couldn’t vote on any of them because Land of a Thousand Hills has the best variety of coffees and they make it possible for people (mostly women) in Rwanda to start their own businesses with microfinance loans. They are located in Roswell, off the square. http://www.landof1000hills.com
Hiram Gregory, Jr.
October 27th, 2009
9:31 pm
Boca Java from Forida. Not available in local stores.
New Orleans
October 27th, 2009
9:38 pm
There’s coffee in Atlanta? Brown water maybe, but no Coffee.
avus99
October 27th, 2009
10:05 pm
Element Coffee Company in Crabapple/Alpharetta has really good latte’s and capuccino’s. The flavor is so deep and strong. A place you would find in Berlin or New York. Unbelievable that people still go to Starbucks. Barristas are cool too. Worth a detour. The other cool place is Octane, a big city place – but watch out for the people on their laptops … connected and yet disconnected …
C
October 27th, 2009
10:33 pm
home roasted free trade green coffee, nothing better
Not Disappointed
October 27th, 2009
10:55 pm
Aurora take me home! Me like it!
“Good Week to All!”
Drew
October 28th, 2009
1:34 am
San Fran edges out octane.
buzzer
October 28th, 2009
1:44 am
If I can’t have Cuban coffee in Miami or Kona coffee in Hawaii then I just make Maxwell House or Floger’s at home. If I can’t have Cuban, Kona, or my home brew then I like plain old Dunkin Donuts.
David
October 28th, 2009
9:21 pm
It’s no contest. Dancing Goat in Decatur.
MSM
October 28th, 2009
9:24 pm
Know all the snobs will immediately yelp, but Starbucks is the best. I’ve gone to every place on this site and always hope for better coffee, but haven’t found it. I know Starbucks isn’t cool though…..
Jennifer
October 30th, 2009
2:41 pm
Octane
Jim
November 2nd, 2009
4:54 pm
I had a cup from Henri’s in Buckhead on Saturday. Great flavor!
NjK
November 2nd, 2009
5:01 pm
San Francisco best coffee…..worst ownership
dee dee
November 2nd, 2009
5:13 pm
If we are talking fresh bean The Dekalb Farmers market, if you can try half pound of the Blue Mountain.
For the freshly brewed my place Dunkin Donuts twice a week will; keep the energy going throughout your day.
Vic
November 2nd, 2009
5:33 pm
My cozy kitchen. Fresh, French-pressed coffee. A French Roast blend with a teaspoon of brown sugar and whole, organic milk. A great way for Frenchie to start the morning. In the fall, I imbibe dressed in Nick and Nora flannels, warm socks, with a fluffy, purring cat resting in my lap.
ex-Bucker
November 2nd, 2009
6:19 pm
Anything by Batdorf & Bronson (Dancing Goats, Aurora) is my first, second and third choice. I worked for Starb*cks in the ’90s and watched them discard all their quality standards one by one in the name of volume, volume, volume. Avoid, avoid, avoid.
And funny as in sounds, QT actually does have some decent coffee, their procedures are sound (mostly) and with the volume they serve, it’s not likely to have been sitting very long. I’ll stop there if I’m in a hurry.
Hawaiian
November 2nd, 2009
6:21 pm
I just don’t get the love of Dunkin’ Donuts coffee. I am not a hater of their coffee, but find the roast extremely light. I just look for a bit more flavor or robust roast. It could be becuase I drink mine straight up black, so I need a bit more than their basic coffee has. I added I shot of espresso once, and that helped, but it is still very one dimensional.
James Smith
November 2nd, 2009
8:17 pm
If you really want good original coffee, you must check out”Gathering Grounds” on Hosea Williams Blvd. in the heart of the Kirkwood Community. it gives Dancing Goats and Dunkin Donuts a run for the money.
Big Jon
November 2nd, 2009
8:21 pm
Joes in The EAV. It Rocks everybody else suxs!!!! FreeBird!!!!