ChocoLate Coffee

ChocoLaté Coffee is located in the city of Decatur is four square miles of hometown hipness with 18,000 residents inside Atlanta’s I-285 perimeter highway. Ponce de Leon Avenue is our main street, connecting us to the city of Atlanta, just six miles to the west, and to historic Stone Mountain, just six miles to the east. A quintessential college town, we have Agnes Scott College, Columbia Theological Seminary within our city limits Branches of the Art Institute of Atlanta and DeVry University bring hundreds of commuting students, faculty and staff to our downtown square. Emory University is close by with a free shuttle carrying students and residents between campus and downtown Decatur. And with more than 200 mostly independent shops, restaurants, galleries, salons and other service businesses, Decatur draws students, office workers, residents and visitors who love to "shop local" in our walkable tree-shaded downtown.

ChocoLaté Coffee is located in a strip mall on the corner of Clairmont Rd & and N. Decatur. A relaxing atmosphere. Mellow music playing in the background.

Yelp reviews:  It has a very artsy, homemade vibe to it... you know, chalkboard paint on the walls, mismatched tables and chairs, light fixtures hanging at various lengths.
.....Overall, it is a really chill atmosphere to sit down with friends or solitaire to do some work.
......There is plenty of parking in this lot that is shared with Publix and some other businesses.  However, because of all the businesses, it can be a bit tricky to get out of there depending on where you park.
......My official new coffee hangout spot because, aside from being an independently owned and operated small business, the coffee, chai tea lattes and array of freshly made cookies, brownies and biscotti are just really frickon good!





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Free WiFi
Free coffee card

Patio
Parking: Lot
Bathrooms: 2 unisex

Patrons: mixed crowd, meetings, people on laptops, 20 something and up
Staff: Very friendly

2094 N Decatur Rd

Decatur, Georgia

(404) 982-0790

ChocoLaté Coffee

Chocolate Mocha with whipped cream

Java Monkey

Relaxed coffeehouse with indoor & outdoor seating, plus simple cafe fare & frequent entertainment.

Decatur is a city in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States. It is an intown suburb of Atlanta and part of the Atlanta Metropolitan Area, and its public transportation is served by three MARTA rail stations. Decatur's official motto is "A city of homes, schools and places of worship."  Prior to 2000, this motto was "A city of homes, schools, and churches." Residents frequently refer to the unofficial motto of the town, "Everything is greater in Decatur."


We arrived at 11:29 AM on a sunny Monday. Upon entering Java Monkey, it was inviting and a chill atmosphere. Seating is plentiful, tables, bar stools, and overstuffed comfy chairs. The barista was friendly. We ordered 2 mochas. While the coffee was being made, we soaked up the atmosphere.  Artwork,  a very nice collection of wines. Seems like a good place to hang out with a friend or a date. Especially, the cozy courtyard, to people watch, and soak up the fresh air.

My biggest disappointment was parking in downtown Decatur. Only options I observed were metered parking or a parking garage.  We opted for the parking garage. ($5.00 flat fee)









Free WiFi

On the patio: Spoken word, Live Music
Bathrooms: 2 unisex

Patrons: Indie crowd, Artsy,  Hipsters, Twentysomethings
Staff: Very friendly




Parking: Metered and parking garage
Pets: Due to some city code, pets are not allowed on the patio.
Foodspotting
Menu: Coffee, Sandwiches, Pastries, Vegan-friendly, Wine bar

425 Church St, Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 378-5002

Aurora Coffee

Aurora Coffee is located in a unique area of Atlanta, known as Little Five points. Little Five Points is a district on the east side of Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 2 1⁄2 miles of downtown. It was established in the early 1900s as the commercial district for the adjacent Inman Park and Candler Park neighborhoods and has since become famous for the alternative culture it brings to Atlanta. It has been described as Atlanta's answer to Haight-Ashbury, a melting pot of subcultures, and the Bohemian center of the Southern United States. Words I use to describe the area Hipsters paradise, Bohemian and Artsy.

Entering from the side of the building you're greeted by a large wall mural.  A few seconds after looking at the menu board, the barista asked what I would like. I told him I wanted something different, my usual is a latte or mocha. He asked me a few more questions than suggested a Chai Thai. 

The cool thing, besides being located in Little Five points, it is located next to a skateboard shop. People watching paradise for me. Lots of foot traffic, music was playing in the background, but not overpowering. But overall very calming.  I can assume this is home to many regulars, the barista knew many people by name.

A few of the patrons, never looked up from their Apple laptops, a few actually mingled and enjoyed the atmosphere.  There is also a large wooden patio on the side of the building. (not sure where the pic went, lol) Below is a large mural on the side of the building.

Bathrooms: n/a
Free WiFi
Smoking: On patio/deck
Patrons: Laid back crowd, Hippies, Skateboarders, Eclectic
Staff: Very friendly

Parking: Lot
Pets: Decent size patio

468 Moreland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307

Phone:(404) 523-6856

               

Octane Coffee and Bar

This is an industrial-chic cafe that serves a variety of espresso beverages, light bites & cocktails at night.

We arrived at 10:50 AM on a sunny Monday and was immediately impressed by the beautiful Victorian homes in the area. Octane is a good-sized establishment with an outside patio and a horseshoe shaped bar inside. Seating is plentiful and the tables and chairs are in decent shape. Today was pretty crowded, with a majority of the customers being hipsters, students and stroller moms.


Grant Park, the intown neighborhood surrounding the park,  is one of Atlanta's oldest and most important historic districts, listed on the NRHP. It is bordered by the Cabbagetown neighborhood on the north, Ormewood Park on the east, Boulevard Heights on the southeast, Chosewood Park on the south, and Summerhill and Peoplestown on the west.

It includes the park, 48 acres or 35 hectares of Oakland Cemetery (established 1850), where Margaret Mitchell,  Bobby Jones, 25 former mayors of Atlanta, six former governors of Georgia, and many Civil War dead are buried. It also includes the Atlanta Stockade, Fort Walker, and the 1858 mansion of Lemuel P. Grant, second-oldest house still standing in its original location in Atlanta, and for whose owner the park and neighborhood were named. The Grant Park Neighborhood Association represents local residents.

Together with Inman Park, Grant Park contains the largest remaining area of Victorian architecture in Atlanta.

Latte & Mocha

Free WiFi

Bathrooms: Male and female bathrooms; both clean.

Patrons: Hipsters, and stroller moms
Staff: friendly
Parking: Street & Lot
Pets: Allowed on patio
Menu: Hand-Brewed/Batch Brewed, Espresso, Tea/Chai.  Quiches, croissants, and a variety of other sweet treats. Cocktails at night

437 Memorial Drive A5, Atlanta, GA 30312

(404) 815-9886
Octane Coffee & Bar

JavaVino: Coffee and Wine House

I found this coffee shop trying to avoid rush hour traffic in Atlanta. So happy for heavy traffic, this has become my go to coffee shop.

JavaVino is located in Poncey-Highland is a neighborhood on the east side of Atlanta, Georgia, located south of Virginia-Highland. It so named because it is near the intersection of east/west Ponce de Leon Avenue and north/southwest North Highland Avenue. This Atlanta neighborhood was established between 1905 and 1930 and is bordered by Druid Hills and Candler Park across Moreland Ave. to the east, the Old Fourth Ward across the BeltLine to the west, Inman Park across the eastern branch of Freedom Parkway to the south, and Virginia Highland to the north across Ponce de Leon Avenue.[3] The Little Five Points area sits on the border of Poncey-Highland, Inman Park, and Candler Park. Wikipedia

Arrived about 1:30 pm on a cloudy Sunday. The staff was friendly.  Crowded, but not packed. Many people were on their laptops. Couples lounging on the couch in the back, sipping on their Java.  On a nice day, my favorite place to sit is on the outside patio. It is great way to people watch the joggers, dog walkers, and parents with strollers. With the close proximity to Little Five points, you will also see those with the Bohemian vibe and the occasional Grateful Dead fan.

Pastries

Free WiFi

Bathrooms: clean
Staff: Extremely friendly
Parking: Lot
Pets: Allowed outside seating area.
Menu (also offers Gluten free and Veggie)
Coffee club: Buy 9 cups, the 10th cup free.
Room upstairs: for private parties, & events

579 N Highland Ave, Atlanta, GA 30307

http://www.javavino.com/

Nearby:(walking distance) Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum

Park Grounds Atlanta

An awesome little spot in the area known as Reynoldstown, this is a place where locals and their pets gather. They offer a large fenced-in area for your dogs to roam while you sip on a mocha, devour a tasty pastry and enjoy the free wi-fi.

Reynoldstown is a historic neighborhood on the near east side of Atlanta, Georgia located only 2 miles from downtown. The neighborhood is gentrifying and attracting new families, empty-nesters, Atlantans opposed to long commutes; as well as a diverse culture of first-time homebuyers, single professionals, artists, and students all  due to its close proximity to other nearby intown neighborhoods, high walkability index, urban amenities and nearby bohemian hotspots on Carroll Street in the adjoined-at-the-hip also historic Cabbagetown neighborhood and in other surrounding communities. Source Wikipedia


I arrived around noon on a Saturday. The place was not full, but there was a fair amount of people inside and out. Outside area with tables, benches for drinking and eating are available while watching the dogs and puppies run around.


 Hmmm, a very pretty Latte

The dog play area. Offers fresh water within a 

good-sized fenced area. Beautiful setting, framed by a large tree offering shade during the hot Atlanta summer.

Free wifi

One bathroom - unisex (clean when I used it!)

Staff - friendly
Parking: Street
Pets (today the pet area was a bit muddy, due to the never ending rain)

Menu

Parking - Street, Neighborhood

142 Flat Shoals Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 528-9901

http://www.parkgrounds.com/

Atlanta Neighborhood Coffee shops

We all love coffee. I prefer neighborhood coffee shops over chains like Starbucks.  I enjoy the neighborhood vibe, the friendliness of staff, and the general relaxed feel.  I will be posting pictures and reviews of coffee shops around my current city of Atlanta in support of small local businesses.





JavaVino
Park Grounds Coffee & Tea
Octane Coffee & Bar
Aurora Coffee
Java Monkey
ChocoLate Coffee
Grantpark Coffee House






Upcoming reviews:

Carroll Street Cafe
Taproom Coffee & Beer
Grant Park Coffeehouse
My Coffee Shop at Eastlake
Inman Perk Coffee
Dancing Goats Coffee Bar
Java Jive