Absolutely my FAVORITE coffee shop in Atlanta metro! Not only because of their incredibly yummy Golden Latte and Caribbean food with some Brazilian favs thrown in the mix, but more importantly, because of the people who run it! Victor, the owner and Juan, the best barista ever! They are some of the kindest, loving and generous people you will ever meet! They have welcomed me and my ATL Crew of actors with opened arms and the best sense of community It's our favorite place to relax, have coffee, food, conversation and even work from our laptops. I just can't say enough about this wonderful coffee shop and community staple in Decatur. If you haven't visited yet, please do so ASAP and give Victor and Juan my regards!
Annabelle G.
Chill vibes located close to Emory Clairmont Campus which is very convenient. Good food and coffee! 5/5 food - coffee was yummy, banana muffin was surprisingly good 5/5 service - baristas were very nice 4/5 vibes - limited indoor seating with access to outlets if you're doing work
Brittany B.
Authentic and delicious coffees and food, clean location, and friendly staff. I'll be coming back for sure!
Joy C.
Get the Cuban sandwich. Thank me later. Location and Parking Located in North Druid hills, parking is free and there is a decent sized lot around the building. Venue and Atmosphere The shop is small inside, but there is plenty of covered outdoor seating. There are few plugs, so please be aware of that if you plan on working from "home." Service Service was prompt, courteous, and efficient. Food and Beverages The golden latte is served with a helping of cinnamon and vanilla notes. The Cuban sandwich was cooked to perfection, definitely one of the best in ATL. Verdict I'll return one day!
Spin C.
We had two very stale pan de quiejo, a salty and greasy cheese empanada a small cappuccino and a hot chocolate. The drinks were ok but the rest was bad and given the total of $26 not cheap either. Help was so so.
Stephanie P.
A great cafe for studying or working! It wasn't too loud and there was plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. The staff was super friendly and our orders came out quickly. The golden latte was delicious and I'd recommend to anyone who likes ginger and cinnamon.
Cozmuh S.
Want a traditional real yummy empanada??? Come here. Delicious coffee, food, and they have the prettiest window. Inside is perfect for a little solo computer moment, outside is great to bring your pets and enjoy a breeze. Seriously, try the coxinha... changed my life. The owner is really sweet, and will put a cute flower in your latte foam. A local staple.
Robin N.
I came here on a Saturday morning to get some studying in. The service was so nice. I ordered a latte and the cheese and guava empanada. I really like coming here because it's so casual and quiet.
Mary Beth L.
Great coffee and a charming ambiance. Love the pastries. The only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars is there is no public restroom...so if you are planning on doing anything that takes a while there...reading a book, catching up on work, anything ...understand that you may need to slip to Mason Mill Park...a bit down the street.
Tony M.
My experience here was not the best. Both individuals working there came across as rude and impatient. However, not all the customers were treated this way while I sat and observed. I placed an order to have there, but I was served in to-go containers. I really did not feel welcomed.Besides that the empanadas were a nice size. However, they did not have a lot of filling. The pastry was good, but the flavor of the filling was average at best. I had a beef and a guava empanada.
Food was great and well priced. Tried the americano, Cuban sandwich, and beef, chicken, cheese, cheese+guava empanadas.All were great! No complaints.Service was fast.Cafe gave awesome chill vibes . Also provide indoor and outdoor seating. Recommend anyone who needs a quick bite before checking out Emory!
Tom V.
So you want a good cup of coffee to start your morning? Yeah, me too. Hence my motivation to walk up the street from the cozy Emory campus in need of a cuppa. And I found one!Golden Drops is easy to find off Clairmont & easy to enjoy in about any weather. Great covered patio space with accent lighting! My visit was in the morning (when it was unseasonably warm), so an opportunity to be in the shade while I enjoyed my pourover was just what the doctor ordered. So while I do like me some handcrafted coffee, I will carp ever so lightly that a pourover shouldn't run me in the $6+ neighborhood. Points for the flavor, but meh for the value. It was good, but not amazing.Golden Drops also serves up items of the drink, as in the adult bottle nature. I didn't have an opportunity to partake in those, as it was still 8:00 in the morning, but I may be back just for that. Nice sightlines for several TVs, a fair space in which to enjoy your drink inside or out, and a great menu. Worthy of all four stars, and if we could do half-stars, then it would be a 4.5.
Kevin W.
I found this place through Yelp and is a great local cafe. This place is pretty small on the inside but it has a spacious patio. They will bring the food to you and clean up after you if you Dine-in. I noticed a few people were using this place as an internet cafe.I ordered the Cuban sandwich, Golden Latte, and Caribbean beef empanada. The Cuban sandwich had a great taste but it did not come with any mustard on the side. The pork was pulled pork and the ham was deli sliced. Decent but not special. The Golden Latte is amazing. You can taste the cinnamon. The empanada was nicely fried and filled.
Mark A.
Acelyn B and I stopped in after dropping off the toddler and having the day to ourselves. First stop. Coffee. It appears they had a late start to their day as they seemed to getting situated as we entered. Their open neon wasn't even lit, yet we let ourselves in. Thanks for not kicking us out! The owner took our order and let us know it would be a minute. He struck up some small talk where learned they sourced their beans directly from El Salvador and partner with some well-acclaimed baristas. I will say, the coffee was yummy. The star for me, however, was the guava and cheese empanada. Oh. Em. Gee! Don't get confused. It's NOT guava and cream cheese. Instead, it was guava and mozzarella (? - or some shredded white cheese). The cheese wasn't melted, which might elevate it to more of my liking. But I was still tempted to go back to the counter and order another half dozen for myself. I'm glad we have found this little gem and decided to stop in. I'm certainly stopping in again when I'm in the area and hankering for my morning kick.
Kevin C.
Came here last week for a quick bite and drink before heading to my VA appointment just down the street. At least I thought it was going to be a quick bite ...Parking is easy to find in the private lot for Golden Drops Cafe, which is a standalone business. This location had to have previously been an old style Arby's, because it still has the Conestoga wagon style architecture in place. The inside area is mostly the kitchen and food/beverage prep areas, with some tables and chairs, and a long high counter with tall stools. The covered patio out front is shaded, and it has a whole lot more tables than what's inside. This place has a nice open vibe.Although the employee was nice and courteous, the service was slow the entire time I was there. Some of the customers got tired of standing while waiting for their orders to go, and sat down to wait, periodically looking at the time on their watches or phones and looking annoyed. My wait was 25 minutes from the time I ordered until the time I received my order to eat in, and it would've been nice if the employee had warned everyone that their orders were going to take some time to make so that they could make the decision to wait and not get annoyed or just leave without ordering. What tipped me off that the service was going to be delayed was when I had to wait a few minutes at the order counter waiting for the employee to finishing making other customers' drinks, and the employee didn't even acknowledge me or say, "I'll be with you after I finish this."I ordered an egg and cheese croissant and an almond latte, and sat down at one of the inside tables. 15 minutes into my wait, the employee brought me my latte. It was good. 10 minutes later, the employee served me the egg and cheese croissant. This honestly was the best egg and cheese croissant I've even had. Everything about it was perfect! The croissant was hot, buttery and flakey perfection. The scrambled eggs were soft and airy, and there was just enough cheese on it for flavor and to hold the sandwich together. It was so delicious that I was kind of sad when I finished eating it. And it was definitely filling.I would definitely order the egg and cheese croissant again!
Absolutely my FAVORITE coffee shop in Atlanta metro! Not only because of their incredibly yummy Golden Latte and Caribbean food with some Brazilian favs thrown in the mix, but more importantly, because of the people who run it! Victor, the owner and Juan, the best barista ever! They are some of the kindest, loving and generous people you will ever meet! They have welcomed me and my ATL Crew of actors with opened arms and the best sense of community It's our favorite place to relax, have coffee, food, conversation and even work from our laptops. I just can't say enough about this wonderful coffee shop and community staple in Decatur. If you haven't visited yet, please do so ASAP and give Victor and Juan my regards!
Chill vibes located close to Emory Clairmont Campus which is very convenient. Good food and coffee! 5/5 food - coffee was yummy, banana muffin was surprisingly good 5/5 service - baristas were very nice 4/5 vibes - limited indoor seating with access to outlets if you're doing work
Authentic and delicious coffees and food, clean location, and friendly staff. I'll be coming back for sure!
Get the Cuban sandwich. Thank me later. Location and Parking Located in North Druid hills, parking is free and there is a decent sized lot around the building. Venue and Atmosphere The shop is small inside, but there is plenty of covered outdoor seating. There are few plugs, so please be aware of that if you plan on working from "home." Service Service was prompt, courteous, and efficient. Food and Beverages The golden latte is served with a helping of cinnamon and vanilla notes. The Cuban sandwich was cooked to perfection, definitely one of the best in ATL. Verdict I'll return one day!
We had two very stale pan de quiejo, a salty and greasy cheese empanada a small cappuccino and a hot chocolate. The drinks were ok but the rest was bad and given the total of $26 not cheap either. Help was so so.
A great cafe for studying or working! It wasn't too loud and there was plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. The staff was super friendly and our orders came out quickly. The golden latte was delicious and I'd recommend to anyone who likes ginger and cinnamon.
Want a traditional real yummy empanada??? Come here. Delicious coffee, food, and they have the prettiest window. Inside is perfect for a little solo computer moment, outside is great to bring your pets and enjoy a breeze. Seriously, try the coxinha... changed my life. The owner is really sweet, and will put a cute flower in your latte foam. A local staple.
I came here on a Saturday morning to get some studying in. The service was so nice. I ordered a latte and the cheese and guava empanada. I really like coming here because it's so casual and quiet.
Great coffee and a charming ambiance. Love the pastries. The only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars is there is no public restroom...so if you are planning on doing anything that takes a while there...reading a book, catching up on work, anything ...understand that you may need to slip to Mason Mill Park...a bit down the street.
My experience here was not the best. Both individuals working there came across as rude and impatient. However, not all the customers were treated this way while I sat and observed. I placed an order to have there, but I was served in to-go containers. I really did not feel welcomed.Besides that the empanadas were a nice size. However, they did not have a lot of filling. The pastry was good, but the flavor of the filling was average at best. I had a beef and a guava empanada.
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Food was great and well priced. Tried the americano, Cuban sandwich, and beef, chicken, cheese, cheese+guava empanadas.All were great! No complaints.Service was fast.Cafe gave awesome chill vibes . Also provide indoor and outdoor seating. Recommend anyone who needs a quick bite before checking out Emory!
So you want a good cup of coffee to start your morning? Yeah, me too. Hence my motivation to walk up the street from the cozy Emory campus in need of a cuppa. And I found one!Golden Drops is easy to find off Clairmont & easy to enjoy in about any weather. Great covered patio space with accent lighting! My visit was in the morning (when it was unseasonably warm), so an opportunity to be in the shade while I enjoyed my pourover was just what the doctor ordered. So while I do like me some handcrafted coffee, I will carp ever so lightly that a pourover shouldn't run me in the $6+ neighborhood. Points for the flavor, but meh for the value. It was good, but not amazing.Golden Drops also serves up items of the drink, as in the adult bottle nature. I didn't have an opportunity to partake in those, as it was still 8:00 in the morning, but I may be back just for that. Nice sightlines for several TVs, a fair space in which to enjoy your drink inside or out, and a great menu. Worthy of all four stars, and if we could do half-stars, then it would be a 4.5.
I found this place through Yelp and is a great local cafe. This place is pretty small on the inside but it has a spacious patio. They will bring the food to you and clean up after you if you Dine-in. I noticed a few people were using this place as an internet cafe.I ordered the Cuban sandwich, Golden Latte, and Caribbean beef empanada. The Cuban sandwich had a great taste but it did not come with any mustard on the side. The pork was pulled pork and the ham was deli sliced. Decent but not special. The Golden Latte is amazing. You can taste the cinnamon. The empanada was nicely fried and filled.
Acelyn B and I stopped in after dropping off the toddler and having the day to ourselves. First stop. Coffee. It appears they had a late start to their day as they seemed to getting situated as we entered. Their open neon wasn't even lit, yet we let ourselves in. Thanks for not kicking us out! The owner took our order and let us know it would be a minute. He struck up some small talk where learned they sourced their beans directly from El Salvador and partner with some well-acclaimed baristas. I will say, the coffee was yummy. The star for me, however, was the guava and cheese empanada. Oh. Em. Gee! Don't get confused. It's NOT guava and cream cheese. Instead, it was guava and mozzarella (? - or some shredded white cheese). The cheese wasn't melted, which might elevate it to more of my liking. But I was still tempted to go back to the counter and order another half dozen for myself. I'm glad we have found this little gem and decided to stop in. I'm certainly stopping in again when I'm in the area and hankering for my morning kick.
Came here last week for a quick bite and drink before heading to my VA appointment just down the street. At least I thought it was going to be a quick bite ...Parking is easy to find in the private lot for Golden Drops Cafe, which is a standalone business. This location had to have previously been an old style Arby's, because it still has the Conestoga wagon style architecture in place. The inside area is mostly the kitchen and food/beverage prep areas, with some tables and chairs, and a long high counter with tall stools. The covered patio out front is shaded, and it has a whole lot more tables than what's inside. This place has a nice open vibe.Although the employee was nice and courteous, the service was slow the entire time I was there. Some of the customers got tired of standing while waiting for their orders to go, and sat down to wait, periodically looking at the time on their watches or phones and looking annoyed. My wait was 25 minutes from the time I ordered until the time I received my order to eat in, and it would've been nice if the employee had warned everyone that their orders were going to take some time to make so that they could make the decision to wait and not get annoyed or just leave without ordering. What tipped me off that the service was going to be delayed was when I had to wait a few minutes at the order counter waiting for the employee to finishing making other customers' drinks, and the employee didn't even acknowledge me or say, "I'll be with you after I finish this."I ordered an egg and cheese croissant and an almond latte, and sat down at one of the inside tables. 15 minutes into my wait, the employee brought me my latte. It was good. 10 minutes later, the employee served me the egg and cheese croissant. This honestly was the best egg and cheese croissant I've even had. Everything about it was perfect! The croissant was hot, buttery and flakey perfection. The scrambled eggs were soft and airy, and there was just enough cheese on it for flavor and to hold the sandwich together. It was so delicious that I was kind of sad when I finished eating it. And it was definitely filling.I would definitely order the egg and cheese croissant again!