Donkey Coffee is a must-visit independent coffee shop in Athens, Ohio. Offering a variety of drinks, Donkey is a staple for Ohio University students and locals alike. They have ample seating, making this a great place to meet with friends, study or stop by for a quick drink or snack. They also have a stage where they host open mic nights and other intimate performances. Everyone who works here is incredibly nice and helpful if you have any questions about their offerings.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Megan Piper
They make excellent use of all of their space : tables, chairs, and couches for people to work or just hang out. My beverage was perfect and refreshing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robbie Scott
Great coffee drinks and atmosphere, friendly service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cubano Cappacino
Philippe Nadaud
Great drink selection. Lots of place to sit. Service is great too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Haley Holt
First, my latte was completely watered down with absolutely no hint of coffee flavor. It was just pure milk.Then today I decided to get something different, so I got a smoothie. It was genuinely the worst thing I’ve ever tasted.I could not even drink it. It was so bad, that it went straight to the trash. Pure syrup. Waste of money.
John Haney
Solid coffee- whipping out fab coffee and other bevs. Solid vibe. Lounges and are and such.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Coffee Shop
Samantha Brown
The coffee was good. The baristas were kind, and I loved their vibe. The ordering area is a bit crowded with the setup, but they had a pretty efficient setup. Liked the location, decor, and whatnot. Will be back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Mahmudul Hasan Redoy
Best coffee house in Ohio, hands-down!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Coffee Shop
Anna Defendiefer
I absolutely love this place and wish we had something akin in Columbus. It has that chill, relaxing, old-school coffee shop kind of vibe that is conducive to working, meeting, or just chiling for all walks of life. It's HUGE with two levels, but dim and spread out enough to get in your own zone. It has a quirky and nostalgic atmosphere (couches, wooden tables, old school record player), but clearly has modern touches and is very clean. It's not pretentious or uppity like a lot of coffee shops have become. I also really liked their eco-friendly touches (reusable stir sticks, compostable cups, etc). I haven't been yet, but I love that they do live events and are open in the evening! If you're around Hocking Hills, it is worth going out of your way to come here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Betty Jackson
This space is WAY bigger than it looks! Very friendly staff...great coffees! Fantastic place to read for a bit, catch up with friends, or even study. It wasn't loud even when busy.
Great service and fresh coffee. Lots of options and baked goods. Warm cookies.
Joel Wells
Great little spot for a good cup of coffee. I regret not grabbing a Don't Drink Corporate Coffee sticker! Their coffee, Macha tea, and muffins were too amazing! Love this cozy place and their delicious options. The cranberry nut and blueberry muffins were bomb, and I recommend a fork fyi, don't skip out on the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Coffee Shop
Tom Jackson
Always nice to visit Donkey. Great place for good conversation and debate.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tristan Williams
Vanilla chai lattes are life.Editing to add that six years later, this place is still the best.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Coffee Shop
Sara Earle
First of all, I met my husband here while he was a barista. So we are pretty fond of this place. But it's really more than that - It's really a touchstone in our lives. A place centered around community. This place knows how to love people!
Donkey Coffee is a must-visit independent coffee shop in Athens, Ohio. Offering a variety of drinks, Donkey is a staple for Ohio University students and locals alike. They have ample seating, making this a great place to meet with friends, study or stop by for a quick drink or snack. They also have a stage where they host open mic nights and other intimate performances. Everyone who works here is incredibly nice and helpful if you have any questions about their offerings.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
They make excellent use of all of their space : tables, chairs, and couches for people to work or just hang out. My beverage was perfect and refreshing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great coffee drinks and atmosphere, friendly service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cubano Cappacino
Great drink selection. Lots of place to sit. Service is great too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First, my latte was completely watered down with absolutely no hint of coffee flavor. It was just pure milk.Then today I decided to get something different, so I got a smoothie. It was genuinely the worst thing I’ve ever tasted.I could not even drink it. It was so bad, that it went straight to the trash. Pure syrup. Waste of money.
Solid coffee- whipping out fab coffee and other bevs. Solid vibe. Lounges and are and such.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Coffee Shop
The coffee was good. The baristas were kind, and I loved their vibe. The ordering area is a bit crowded with the setup, but they had a pretty efficient setup. Liked the location, decor, and whatnot. Will be back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Best coffee house in Ohio, hands-down!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Coffee Shop
I absolutely love this place and wish we had something akin in Columbus. It has that chill, relaxing, old-school coffee shop kind of vibe that is conducive to working, meeting, or just chiling for all walks of life. It's HUGE with two levels, but dim and spread out enough to get in your own zone. It has a quirky and nostalgic atmosphere (couches, wooden tables, old school record player), but clearly has modern touches and is very clean. It's not pretentious or uppity like a lot of coffee shops have become. I also really liked their eco-friendly touches (reusable stir sticks, compostable cups, etc). I haven't been yet, but I love that they do live events and are open in the evening! If you're around Hocking Hills, it is worth going out of your way to come here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This space is WAY bigger than it looks! Very friendly staff...great coffees! Fantastic place to read for a bit, catch up with friends, or even study. It wasn't loud even when busy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Great service and fresh coffee. Lots of options and baked goods. Warm cookies.
Great little spot for a good cup of coffee. I regret not grabbing a Don't Drink Corporate Coffee sticker! Their coffee, Macha tea, and muffins were too amazing! Love this cozy place and their delicious options. The cranberry nut and blueberry muffins were bomb, and I recommend a fork fyi, don't skip out on the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Coffee Shop
Always nice to visit Donkey. Great place for good conversation and debate.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vanilla chai lattes are life.Editing to add that six years later, this place is still the best.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Coffee Shop
First of all, I met my husband here while he was a barista. So we are pretty fond of this place. But it's really more than that - It's really a touchstone in our lives. A place centered around community. This place knows how to love people!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5