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Kavarna
707 East Lake Dr B, Decatur, GA 30030, United States
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Mi
Review №1

Go to Perc...Waaay better! Staff has been trending ruder and ruder over the past few years. Clearly the owner doesnt teach them about customers being important. Place is dirty and the coffee is just so so. Thank God we have another option now.

On
Review №2

Big fan of this coffee shop. Great music, gorgeous plants, and Keyia makes the best drinks. My personal favorite is the iced chai.

Pr
Review №3

This was my first time and the coffee was amazing! Their Caramel Macchiato was wonderful! I would definitely try them again!

Ke
Review №4

Great local coffee shop, friendly staff, inside and outside seating.

Li
Review №5

Love,love this place! The coffee and the employees are awesome!!!

Cl
Review №6

Website says open until 6. Google says open til 6. Get there at 5:45 and doors are locked. Not the first time I’ve driven out of my way to get there and find out they are closed early. Why even have hours listed if you aren’t going to honor them because you want to leave a few minutes early. Eventually, I’ll just stop coming here I guess.

Ai
Review №7

Yummy drinks and great customer service.

Em
Review №8

Just an FYI, although it says in-store shopping, there is no dine-in at this time. I drove over there thinking I could sit in there but that isnt an option right now due to COVID. Seems like a nice place though to study or work when the pandemic is over. Didnt get a coffee so cant give the full five stars in confidence yet. Just hoping to save someone else the drive over if youre looking for a place to study or work.

Li
Review №9

I didnt try the doggy treats but they all look so cute!! Love the handmade, unique treats! The pup loves the muffins!!

Si
Review №10

The quintessential neighborhood cafe... friendly staff, great ambiance, awesome location. I only drink the boxed teas, but snacks are awesome too. great place to telework or just sit and chat.

Cr
Review №11

A nice neighborhood spot for coffee and bagels.Coffee is always awesome 👍🏽

bo
Review №12

Chives, I muse aloud, as the bound figure writhes, desperate eyes the only voice crying out from a visage muted, begagged. Chives... and coriander!Having ascertained the spicing, I turn to the preparation, fangs aquiver in anticipation. I love Saturdays!

Br
Review №13

Felt COVID safe but do be aware there is no public restrooms available.

St
Review №14

Great coffee bar (serve Wine and beer as well).

Mi
Review №15

Friendly, knowledgeable staff pouring Dancing Goat... safely.

Ni
Review №16

Cute and convenient little coffee shop with plenty of space to do work. Indoor and outdoor seating. Plenty of baked good options and pre-made sandwiches in the cooler. They provide wall space for artists to display their work which rotates regularly. Love it here.

Cr
Review №17

Really nice interior

Da
Review №18

The coffee is really good. So is the espresso. Some of the best in Atlanta. One of my favorite coffee shops. The pastries are decent but not super impressive. Prices are high but not much different than everywhere else. The customer base is good normal people. The staff, some are very nice some are not as nice but who cares so long as they give me my coffee.

Wi
Review №19

Kavarna has great coffee and is a local gem.

Em
Review №20

The coffee is so good and the people are so open and welcoming. They brew Dancing Goats which is a great brand. The atmosphere is relaxed and cheerful. It felt like the kind of place where everyone is just happy and friendly all the time, and I was only there for 10 minutes! You could really tell that the people behind the counter were genuine and patient, and sometimes thats hard to find in a coffee shop.

Ke
Review №21

Cool place, was hoping they sold kava cause of their name but still served a mean cold brew with a dope aesthetic

Li
Review №22

Asked for a flat white and they looked at me like I had two heads. Got some mumbled response from a dude who looked like he just rolled in dirt. Each time Ive given them my business, theyre about as friendly as a hot cactus. Never again.

Ga
Review №23

Simply amazing. Love this place

Sa
Review №24

My favorite 3rd place in Decatur.

La
Review №25

Great coffee shop. Be prepared for funky ambience, our look elsewhere. Very good coffee and pastries. No fuss, no hand pours; this is not a froufrou coffee boutique.

An
Review №26

Nice space with good atmosphere. A good place to hear live music but could use more seating and a better beer selection.

Sh
Review №27

I pride myself in supporting local businesses in my community. The location is quaint in the heart of a diverse, safe and friendly environment. The customer service lack staff with flat affect type behavior and dry personality. I enjoyed the Chai latte, but choose not to spend money patronizing a business with poor customer service.

Ky
Review №28

Dancing goat coffee is amazing. The rosemary sea salt bagels are off the charts. Very cool coffee shop.

Tr
Review №29

One of my favorite coffee shops to go meet people. Plenty of seating, great windows, friendly baristas, and great coffee. Cant ask for more.

Ar
Review №30

A great place to study and hang out with friends. Super friendly staff.

Ja
Review №31

Great place to get some work done, read a book or just chill with a friend. The coffee is good too.

Ka
Review №32

I just adore coffee houses and this one in particular reminds me so much of my college years. Very laid back and the coffee/lattes are the truth. A great neighborhood spot for meetings, homework or hanging out.

Me
Review №33

Local coffee shop of Oakhurst. Beans are from dancing goats and brewed properly.

Li
Review №34

The manager is very unfriendly. He brings his briefcase in with him and never smiles and does not interact with the employees. He collects the money but never pays attention to the customers.Team members eat behind the counter but do not wash hands. Team members can be very unfriendly.Great atmosphere but need to value their customers. Prices for some items are out of touch and way too high.

E.
Review №35

Favorite place in Oakhurst. Good coffee, good pastry, a cool spot to see art openings, science lectures, or lit events. What coffee shops should be.

Jo
Review №36

AMAZING COFFEE! AMAZING PEOPLE!!!This is by far the best coffee shop in ATL. Kavarna always serves fresh coffee that is smooth with a rich flavor- and it keeps regulars like me coming in every day! They also have affordable breakfast options like bagels and pastries. With funky decor and occasional live music events, Kavarna is a great place to meet with friends or just get some work done. Basically, its BETTER than Java Monkey, Dancing Goats, and Tap Room combined...

Mi
Review №37

One of my favorite places to go. The coffee has always been good and the staff is super friendly. I usually go once a month for the Southern Surf Stomp, but if I lived by it would definitely be more than once a week.

Mi
Review №38

Awesome! Very fast frozen drinks!

Ba
Review №39

One of the best coffee shops in Atlanta. (Technically Decatur) From the chai to the latte to the espresso, everything is prepared perfectly and served by a friendly staff. Be sure to check out the changing artwork displays, as well, featuring local artists.

Ho
Review №40

This coffee shop is trying and I’d love to support (smaller) businesses. However, I’d much rather have a Starbucks in place of this location. It’s a place you go because there is nothing better in the relative area.

Ma
Review №41

Vibe and people are great, but what really matters is the bean. I would tolerate a-hole staff if the espresso is right. At Kavarna you can have it all - great coffee and nice people.

Kh
Review №42

Great casual coffee and drinks space. Very community oriented. Not the greatest good options but affordable

da
Review №43

Good scones. Wish they could toast the bagels. Great neighborhood atmosphere with plenty of tables. Usually quite busy.

Sm
Review №44

Yummy coffee and its speedy

Di
Review №45

ALWAYS the best coffee and friendly environment. My favorite coffee shop

Mi
Review №46

Wow, you are trendy, in the middle of a place that needs a coffee shop for people to talk about being in, but your prices are a bit crazy. At the very core, coffee is not that expensive. Overhead is expensive and the cost is passed on to coffee that is ok. When you come here youre paying to be here. Coffee was mediocre and I would probably commit the Cardinal sin of just finding a Starbucks nearby.

Ch
Review №47

Pros: Love the atmosphere, the coffee is great! Love the art on the wall, they feature new artist every week, or so.Cons: Pastries are kind of high priced to be day old, the music can be TOO LOUD, music choices can be TOO heavy metalish not enough parking.

Ar
Review №48

The best frozen chai latte in Atlanta! Casual atmosphere. Simple service and plentiful menu

Ch
Review №49

This place has the best employees and the best coffee. Love coming here for the food as well. Great place to get lunch and a coffee and sit down and work.

Ig
Review №50

Local coffee shop that supports the arts. Casual attire perfectly acceptable and make sure to drop by in the evening for flamenco dancing

Pa
Review №51

Plenty of space, good coffee, good noise to quiet ratio for working.

Ro
Review №52

Cool place! One of my favorites!

To
Review №53

Great food and I love the chai!

Je
Review №54

Good place to grab coffee. It is a popular place with good seating options both inside and outside. Good place for a group to meet.

Mi
Review №55

Nice local coffee shop. Good place to meet up with friends or sit and read alone.

Th
Review №56

Saw a kickass rock show here last night. Coffee drinks, ice cold cerveza and clean restrooms. This is a great joint and I am glad to know about it.

Te
Review №57

Love a local joint with a neighborhood vibe & they have very friendly staff, but Im not impressed with the actual product or prices. They offer cold foods, but no convection oven to heat up - microwaving like McDonalds style. Bagels & pastries are nothing impressive. Hot chocolate drink w/hazelnut was down right gross. The coffee is good. Not great. Honestly I dont think it would be a popular if Oakhurst didnt just support local businesses and have ample foot traffic w/limited options.

Sc
Review №58

Great coffee in Decatur!

Ja
Review №59

Good coffee sub par scones, would rather go to Teo Lara

Ja
Review №60

Nice atmosphere. Good coffee. Limited parking in front.

ma
Review №61

Good chia tea. Wish they had more food options

Wa
Review №62

Love the diversity of patrons-families, couples, college students and those there for meetings...good coffee and service!

Jo
Review №63

Nice coffee shop. Quaint and gets busy around 10 am.

Ar
Review №64

Great and quiet place to hangout. Friendly customer service with various flavours you can choose from

Ar
Review №65

Great cofee good vibe nice place to work at

L
Review №66

Delicious mocha iced coffee 😍and a very ☮️ chill atmosphere. Im an introvert and I felt very comfortable here.

Mi
Review №67

Good coffee and coffee. Nice area to walk around. Cool atmosphere.

Aa
Review №68

Good coffee, need better tea.

Si
Review №69

A wonderful space to hear live music with great coffee!

Ki
Review №70

Love the hibiscus tea ! Lady from Germany is super nice very good conversation support this shop!

An
Review №71

How perfect for Oakhurst. Comfy, great meeting place

Te
Review №72

Great local coffee spot. Free Wi-Fi. Coffee is good and a decent selection of food items. Its a large space inside, which is nice and they were very welcoming to a moms group (AKA 8+ moms and their babies)!

Tu
Review №73

Nice quiet place to drink coffee and work or meet with a friend.

Ro
Review №74

Cozy coffee shop. Great for teleworking or having a meeting!

Mi
Review №75

MY names Mike, I ran sound for a PALE CLEAR/ Femignome Shoe 6/13/15. . Want to thank Circa, for all her help with the PA set up. The venue has a great stage, with killer sight lines, The House Pa is Provided, but, you need to bring your own Effects Units and a couple of TRS Patch cords to use it in the mixer. The Waitstaff were all very Charming and genuinely nice and served you promptly and Courteously. Id recommend this Venue without ANY reservations.COOL PLACE COOL PEOPLE COOL VIBE, just plain Fun!! Thanks, again Circa- Mike

Ch
Review №76

Great coffee place. Has an open, well-lit main area, which is typically full of people typing away on laptops during the week.

An
Review №77

A bit of hipster vibe going on, but the coffee is good, moderately priced (for coffee shops). There are almost always folks here working on laptops, but that seems to be a standard for coffee shops.

Jo
Review №78

Nice cafe to chill at. Some decent vegan options.

An
Review №79

Great latte and nice vibe for hanging out and conversation.

Ke
Review №80

Relaxing place with good coffee and lots of tables. Perfect place to meet friends.

Ra
Review №81

One of my favorite places to do office work. Great atmosphere

Da
Review №82

Awesome neighborhood coffee shop with good breakfast treats. In the evenings there is a full bar available with live performances.

La
Review №83

Great coffee. Cafe was a little loud, but definitely a great neighborhood gem.

Ma
Review №84

Good coffee. Friendly staff

J.
Review №85

Simple, local coffee shop. Standard fare in a nice space with friendly staff and lots of local folks.

La
Review №86

Great place to meet a friend, do some work and grab some great local pastries as well as yummy coffee

An
Review №87

Great frappes. A bit pricey but great products and atmosphere.

Ma
Review №88

Great family-friendly independent coffee shop serving the Oakhurst community. Coffee beans are locally sourced from Batdorf and Bronson.

Iv
Review №89

Great space, cool art on display, excellent coffee and chill baristas. Love it.

Ch
Review №90

Great coffee and fast service in a friendly neighborhood setting.

Ma
Review №91

My favorite coffee place in Decatur. Nice friendly people, great coffee, great space

Au
Review №92

Well situated in the heart of Oakhurst. I go here to work in the afternoon to get out of the house. Kind bummed they scrapped the made to order bites for premade Carby sandwiches..Coffee is good nonetheless.

M
Review №93

Cool location. Good apple cider.

B
Review №94

Great spot to catch up on paperwork! Good coffee too!

Ha
Review №95

Awesome iced mocha, chocolate muffins and new art all the time

Ak
Review №96

Lovely place. Very peaceful.

Eu
Review №97

Its ok. Not the best coffee shop, not the worst coffee shop. The location is the best part for me. The staff is neither warm and friendly nor rude, but just there and almost catatonic in behavior everytime I go in.The interior could also use a slight renovation. I dont mind it personally, but my wife doesnt care much for it which is why weve been going to TapRoom in Kirkwood more often, unless were coming over from the dogpark.

Da
Review №98

Staff was unfriendly. None of them were wearing aprons. Didnt see a single person wash there hands before preparing drinks.My hot coffee was given to me without a top.Everything was overpriced! Maybe Im just not use to going to mom and pop coffee shops and there all like this.

Ka
Review №99

Awesome. Authentic staff & food!

Ca
Review №100

Very nice and friendly atmosphere with really good coffee!

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  • Address:707 East Lake Dr B, Decatur, GA 30030, United States
  • Site:http://kavarnadecatur.com/
  • Phone:+1 404-371-1113
Categories
  • Coffee shop
Working hours
  • Monday:6:30AM–8PM
  • Tuesday:6:30AM–8PM
  • Wednesday:6:30AM–8PM
  • Thursday:7:30AM–8PM
  • Friday:8AM–8PM
  • Saturday:6:30AM–8PM
  • Sunday:6:30AM–8PM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great tea selection:Yes
  • Live music:Yes
Popular for
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
  • Good for working on laptop:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Dining options
  • Dessert:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • College students:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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