Whether you’re looking for a new study spot, a place to grab a coffee with friends after class, or just an afternoon boost of energy, there are endless options for coffee in the Midtown area.
Living in an off campus apartment like Whistler, it can be exciting to try new coffee shops that are not just limited to the on campus options or chain stores like Starbucks. To help you find the best off campus spots, we have compiled a list of student favorite coffee shops near Georgia Tech’s campus.
5 Best Coffee Shops for Students in Atlanta near Georgia Tech
Dancing Goats Coffee Bar
Dancing Goats Coffee offers craft coffee just a short walk from capus. Image courtesy of Condé Nast Traveler.
Address: 33 Peachtree Place NE
Distance from Campus: 6-minute walk
With several locations in the Atlanta area, Dancing Goats Coffee Bar is a popular location for craft coffee amongst Yellow Jackets. The coffee bar features a variety of specialty drinks and a pet-friendly outdoor patio.
Momo Cafe
Inside of Momo Cafe, you can find unique Japanese-inspired food and drink. Image courtesy of Momonoki.
Address: 95 8th St NW 100
Distance from Campus: 5-minute walk
Momo Cafe serves Japanese-inspired specialty drinks and pastries, making it one of the most unique locations in Midtown for your afternoon coffee. In addition to coffee, the cafe is attached to a full bar and restaurant next door, known as Momonoki.
Chattahoochee Coffee Company
Chattahoochee Coffee Company locally sources their ingredients and is a short drive from campus. Image courtesy of Chattahoochee Coffee Company.
Address: 790 Huff Rd NW
Distance from Campus: 4-minute Uber/ drive
An Atlanta-based company, Chattahoochee Coffee Company serves high-quality specialty coffees while focusing on sustainability and leaving a positive impact on their surrounding community. Chattahoochee Coffee Company even sources their milk locally and crafts most flavor syrups in-house.
Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee
Land of a Thousand Hills offers delicious coffees while supporting sustainable farming globally. Image courtesy of Land of a Thousand Hills.
Address: 715 Peachtree St NE
Distance from Campus: 7-minute walk
Similar to Chattahoochee Coffee Company, Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee wants to make an impact with their coffee, but on a more global scale. Every purchase of their beautifully crafted beverages supports their efforts to create sustainable farming communities in Rwanda, where their specialty coffee beans are grown.
Caribou Coffee
Caribou Coffee offers a variety of specialty drinks and is a short drive from campus. Image of Caribou Coffee courtesy of Zomato.
Address: 1000 Piedmont Avenue NE
Distance from Campus: 4-minute Uber/drive
Caribou Coffee’s quick service and cozy atmosphere make it the perfect location for both a quick coffee run or an afternoon study location. Just a fourteen-minute walk from campus, the shop offers customizable coffee and tea options.
We hope this article inspires you to try new coffee shop locations in Midtown! If you have any questions about off-campus living or Whistler, contact our leasing staff!
