Best Coffee & Cafes in Downtown Athens, Athens GA (2026)

Downtown Athens has long been the center of the local coffee & cafes scene. Between the UGA campus, Broad Street, and the bars along Clayton, you have 11 options within walking distance of the Arch and Georgia Theatre. The highest-rated is Baladi Coffee Athens with 4.9 stars. Whether you're a student, a townie, or visiting for game day, downtown delivers.

Top Rated Coffee & Cafes in Downtown Athens

#1

Baladi Coffee Athens

4.9

(34 reviews)

165 Hickory St

#2

Big City Bread Cafe

4.6

(1003 reviews)

393 N Finley St Studio C

#3

Donderos' Kitchen

4.6

(285 reviews)

590 N Milledge Ave

All Coffee & Cafes in Downtown Athens

Baladi Coffee Athens

4.9(34)•$$

A coffee & cafes business in Athens, GA.

165 Hickory St

Big City Bread Cafe

4.6(1003)•$$

A coffee & cafes business in Athens, GA.

393 N Finley St Studio C

Donderos' Kitchen

4.6(285)•$$

A coffee & cafes business in Athens, GA.

590 N Milledge Ave

The Rook & Pawn

4.6(592)•$$

A coffee & cafes business in Athens, GA.

294 W Washington St #300

Paris Banh Mi Cafe and Bakery - Athens

4.5(234)•$$

A coffee & cafes business in Athens, GA.

163 W Clayton St

The Table @ Athens Cooks

4.4(65)•$$

A coffee & cafes business in Athens, GA.

100 Prince Ave Suite 103

Iron Works Coffee

4.4(29)•$$

A coffee & cafes business in Athens, GA.

295 E Dougherty St

Bar Bruno

4.4(55)•$$

A coffee & cafes business in Athens, GA.

1664 S Lumpkin St

Ding Tea Athens

4.3(215)•$

A coffee & cafes business in Athens, GA.

125 W Washington St

Foxtail Coffee - Athens

4.2(84)•$$

A coffee & cafes business in Athens, GA.

357 W Hancock Ave

Daydreamer Cafe

4.1(43)•$$

A coffee & cafes business in Athens, GA.

174 N Finley St

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