PURIST PERFECTION A rare +++ EDIBLE...WHERE have you been…read moreall my LiFe! On the outer edge of sprawling Atlanta burbs and of course in an unassuming strip-mall is where this gem is. Inside, is a small artisan coffee roaster who sells perfected coffee. The name, Belux represents owners' names, Ben and Lucy. They specialize in small batch ROASTING and PROPERLY BREWED COFFEE. They sell light to medium beans and serve ONLY coffee here...no food nor over sugared coffee disasters. I had a dopio and Ben kindly added a spoonful of foam for me. It was the most fragrant shot I've ever had. I fell in LOVE. Definitely the best coffee I've had in a couple of years! Belux speaks coffee. This is the only purist coffee retailer I'm aware of in Georgia and am so thankful, albeit 45 minutes drive. Also, they are the only one to offer Gesha outside of a special event. Belux is planning to open their second location in Roswell in July :-) MY RATINGS - - - Inhumane - - Disgusted - Don't bother = Missed the Mark + Good ++ Better +++ EDIBLE...WHERE have you been all my LiFe!

Beautiful coffee shop. A little small with a counter to…read moreserve about 6. Very personalized service Don't stop by if you are in a rush, come to sit and enjoy the process and learn a bit about the coffee and the owners. Prices were a bit high but you should know that based on the coffee your choose. It's a place to go for a quiet date or to impress someone. We preferred the Panama Emerald Geisha coffee @$26 a cup.. and shared it. It was fantastic.

Very good coffee. Very knowledgeable about the coffee they sell. Will be ordering more once the…read morebags we bought are gone. Great family business.

Oconee Coffee Roasters is a small, charming coffee shop that fits perfectly into downtown Madison…read more There is additional seating upstairs for anyone looking to settle in and work, and the Wi-Fi was easy to connect to, fast, and reliable. The staff was helpful and friendly, and they were actively roasting coffee beans when I arrived, which was fun to see and added to the experience. I ordered a chai tea latte, and it was a strong four out of five. The atmosphere and experience of seeing the beans roasted had me setting my expectations higher, for something that might completely knock my socks off. The chai didn't quite reach that level, but it was still very enjoyable. I'm going to give this a strong four stars, mostly because I reserve five stars for the best of the best. While this was really, really good, I have had better. That being said, for a smaller local town, this coffee shop does an amazing job and could easily hold its own against some of the best coffee shops in much larger cities. I would absolutely encourage anyone visiting Madison to stop by. Grab a drink and enjoy it inside, or take it with you for a walk around the extremely cute downtown area. The coffee shop and town pair very well together.

Friendly atmosphere, grate coffee, good eats. Meet often with friends and have made new friends…read more Highly recommend a visit anytime.

This cute small coffee shop attached to a locally owned escape room makes for a great spot for…read moreeither chilling with hot chocolate, coffee, or any other drink from their (often seasonal) variety, or taking part of a stimulating mystery with a group of friends. A really cute spot. Friendly service, clean environment.

Tried Night Sky Coffee Roasters in Winder, GA. I'm new to GA and wanted to check out a spot a…read morelittle farther from Flowery Branch, and figured coffee was the best way to see what Winder's about. The place has really good vibes -- modern but cozy -- and it's clearly a popular spot. I got a matcha, my husband had an Americano, and both were really good. We found a seat without any issue. Didn't try any snacks. Portions were solid, and they serve drinks in real mugs, which I love.

Super sweet staff and surprisingly busy!…read more I've been eyeing this coffee shop for a while and i'm so glad I went. The breakfast sandwich is SO GOOD, and i love that they offer a fruit of your choice for the side. Delicious coffee and lattes with a dreamy atmosphere. They also have a huge coffee roaster and plenty of books to read.

First time here! I've heard about this coffee shop for so long, and it's been on my bucket list to…read morevisit. The scenery is beautiful. They had someone playing guitar or something while I was there, in their covered area outdoors. It was crowded, but that was expected. My only issue was that I was only greeted by one person. The man working at the wine spot was nice and took the time to talk to me. The other workers mostly just looked at me and didn't say anything. No "hello", no "welcome". Just stares. I ordered the apple pie chai, and it was a 10/10! It tasted like fall in a cup. I would love to come back again, especially during the fall season.

My absolutely most favorite coffee shop with amazing views, great beans and good service,…read more Located near Yonah mountain with a cow farm view. It's a beautiful place to connect with nature. The place smelled like great roasted beans. Service was great and gave great suggestions The coffee was excellent. The pastries delicious, the chai was the best chai I have had. You must try! You won't regret it.

Four months ago, I called Phoenix Roasters a quintessential coffee shop…read more Four months later, they're celebrating their three-year anniversary, and somehow this place just keeps getting better. I came in this morning and it was fully packed. The parking lot was busy, conversations filled the room, coffee was moving across the bar, and at 10 AM I'm hearing people order brisket pizza and brisket tacos because apparently Friday at Phoenix now means BBQ. The menu has expanded. The place is busier. But the important stuff hasn't changed. The coffee is still exceptional. The quality is still consistent. And this place still has that ability to make time feel a little less important. I've realized Phoenix has become my decompression station. Sometimes it's only 20 minutes--scroll through my phone, grab one of the National Geographic magazines they have lying around, or just sit with a great cup of coffee and take in the room. Whatever kind of day I walked in with, I usually leave feeling reset. Four months ago, I compared Phoenix to some of the great coffee experiences I've had elsewhere because I was trying to explain the feeling this place gives me. I don't think it needs the comparison anymore. Phoenix truly stands on its own. Great coffee isn't impossible to find. A place with soul is a lot harder. Happy three years, Phoenix. Please don't change.

I really wanted to like this place but I just didn't enjoy the drinks :/…read more The matcha-misu is a beautiful green but it was more milk and mascarpone than matcha. It was pretty disappointing, I hope they can improve or find a better matcha brand to serve. The ice to drink ratio was perfect but the drink needs more matcha!!! Figgy pudding was also not it unfortunately. The espresso tasted a little burnt and watery. I didn't taste much fig but I did notice it was flavored. It was just hard to distinguish the two. :( My barista was really nice so I added stars to that. I went through the drive through and it came out in about 8 minutes. I might come back to sit and drink again but I'm not sure I really wanted to like this place.

This was such a CUTE shop. My fiancée and I stopped by just passing through the city after visiting…read moremy old childhood home. We found out the place after asking ChatGPT what the best coffee spot in the area is. I got the Dublin, in hindsight I should've got a photo of the menu but just know the coffee had butter in it! so you know it was good! I'm not even a coffee person to be fair but it was like just a touch sweet and then regular coffee with milk (I assume?) a drink that was served hot. It was very tasty. Usually if I get coffee I get the unique thing that is overly bitter and has me regretting my choice but this was IT. I wanted one to-go it was so good but I'm quite sensitive to caffeine so I didn't go overboard as much as I wanted to My lady got some sorta cranberry coffee with lemon nitro cold brew thingy, served over ice. She enjoyed it too. It was definitely an interesting flavor, very unique. It was not for me but my girl lives for those type of notes!! Also a 'funny' incident, the lovely woman who took our order was like "would you like it here or to-go" and I looked around and they only had one table that was occupied I was looking confused for a moment like where would we even gooo but there's a whole upstairs and it was so homey and giving community vibes because there was already like 3 parties up there! And ofc there's some outdoor seating but it's 100F so we ain't even consider allat ‍ In all, high recommend and going to be stopping by on my next trip to Seneca. Expect us back in mid to late July y'all

Delightful. Killer fresh roasted coffee near Clemson - the vibe is amazing the staff is friendly…read moreand the roaster is right by the front door and it smells divine

Ordered their online 4-pack gift box for a variety of whole bean coffees. Enjoyed the various…read moreoptions particularly the low acid coffee option. I have yet to visit their local store.

VOLCANICA 7/5/24…read more EAST AFRICAN COFFEE STATUS & OUTLOOK Based on the USDA's latest outlook, Africa accounts for 11-12% of the world's total coffee production, including 10.5% of the Robusta crop and 12.5% of the 23/24 Arabica crop. There are 54 countries in Africa, but only about a dozen produce coffee. While Ethiopia accounts for most of it, the high-quality specialty grade Arabica coffee production is limited to 6-7 East African countries, including some very small countries with problematic histories. Located in the equatorial coffee belt, East African coffee benefits from ideal coffee growing conditions, including volcanic soil, high altitude, climate, access to fresh water and tradition. Conscientious processing, disciplined coops and dedicated smallholder farms also play a role. Coffee is a subjective topic and while good coffee can be found throughout the equatorial belt, the acid rich East African coffees are recognized as the world's most distinctive. The traditional varieties and grade from Ethiopia (Yirgacheffe) and Kenya (south-central highlands) are particularly noteworthy and often compared. While some would include 100% authentic Kona (miniscule production, hard to get & subject to fraud), the best Tanzanian and the crazy expensive Geisha (Panama & elsewhere) among the best, the coffee from Kenya and Ethiopia is widely viewed as the world's most consistent, distinctive and recognizable. Regardless of source, it is important to note that countries producing the most distinguished specialty coffee also produce average or worse coffee. In a way, East African coffees are like finalists in a beauty contents, it's hard to pick the winner. The contest is also dynamic, i.e., this year's crop winner could be next year's loser. While the demand for specialty coffee continues to grow, small coffee farmers have been burdened by an exploitive value chain. Living on a few dollars a day, Africa's small coffee farmers have had little incentive to produce the low yielding crop. If impoverished farmers do not get a bigger piece of the value chain's pie, higher prices and a shortage of high-quality coffee seem likely. FINDING REPUTABLE RETAIL ROASTERS When purchasing country of origin coffee, the quality will vary by crop year, terroir, region, sub-region, botanical variety, grade, processing, storage, logistics, roast and freshness. Excluding effective auctions, higher prices may not guarantee a better tasting coffee. Storage and freshness are key because coffee does not age well. Indeed, assuming the flavor has not been compromised by logistics and storage, fresh green coffee has a 6-12-month shelf life while fresh roasted whole bean has a 30-day window. As the importer of these potentially fine coffees, IT IS THE RETAIL ROASTER WHO DETERMINES THE QUALITY AND FRESHNESS OF OUR COFFEE. Finding a reputable retail roaster with good customer service, a good menu of single origin coffee and consistency is a Herculean task. Given the limited shelf life, always looming new crop and roaster inconsistency, the ongoing journey never ends. Organic, free trade, direct trade, sustainable, certified, relationships and consistent buying all make sense, but coffee that shoots the lights out on the cupping table is really what the specialty coffee game is about. While there are exceptions, roaster websites are not generally well developed or organized and many do not disclose all the information required to make an informed purchase, including the origin, roast, ounces per bag, processing, etc. Some lack contact information while others fail to follow up on inquiries. Many also use a poor choice of colors and fonts that make the websites difficult to read. Fortunately, many roasters specializing in East African coffee provide more detail and organized information, including the granular source, varietal, processing, roast and roast date. Blends are being hyped by roasters and while they might be relevant to coffee drinkers, they are not very relevant to coffee lovers that already know what they want. Affordability is another issue because there are high-quality single origin coffees that are affordable and offer real value. Indeed, many blends are priced higher than good single origin coffee. VOLCANICA EAST AFRICAN COFFEE: As Good As It Gets Volcanica is currently offering nine East African single origin coffees, including the Kenya AA (Nyeri Hill Estate), the Ethiopia Yirgacheffe and the Tanzania Peaberry (Nitin Estate, Ngorongoro Crater). All are washed and roasted light or medium light. In addition to being among the highest quality East African coffee on the market today, they offer real value. Indeed, Volcanica's 16 oz pricing is less than what many of their competitors are charging for 12 oz. Volcanica's website is also developed, organized and provides granular details appreciated by coffee lovers. JBC has also done a good job with their website development and disclosure. I have chased