Delightful place that is practically empty on Sunday afternoon. Relaxing atmosphere for study, conversation, and contemplation. Oolong tea was perfectly prepared and served. The roast beef sandwich was outstanding. read more

Birdies - The best roast beef sandwich you'll ever eat - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Athens, Georgia

after reading all the reviews, I went to this cafe (store), I was very surprised by so many negative reviews, because I really liked it, the coffee and sandwich were great, the ambiance the service was great, the girl who served me was very friendly and nice (whose brother cooks Slavic food), I am pleasantly surprised that Ahens GA has such cool spots, I will definitely come back again P.S. I would only like more pastries, because there were no sweet pastries at lunch, I sincerely recommend it :) read more

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The location has been open since November 2023. Great corner shop and deli with a batista. It is a parking friendly street. We tried a few sandwiches... super good!! Lived the sauted onions with cheese and jam. Chips are extra. The service was a little pretentious, but the food made up for it. The main con was very little seating. If you want water with your meal, they have a setup at the end of the deli with 8 oz glasses. read more

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Definitely one of the better sandwiches I've had and nice environment. I had the Italian and you could tell all the ingredients were fresh and high quality and everything was put together nicely read more

Yup 5 stars off the rip. Great coffee and pastries and the staff is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable!

Birdies epitomizes sophistication. It's a serene refuge from the vicissitudes of life. Or, at least, it's become my weekly, pre-church coffee spot of choice. I usually get a mocha or chai and a Danish, but their baguettes are great, too. They have a small lunch menu of sandwiches and salads. It's a combination cafe and butcher shop, so there are separate counters, as well as various delicacies--chocolate, coffee, cheese, pasta, olive oil, pickles, jam, mustard, etc..-- you can buy for your own pantry. They have beautiful marble counters against big windows facing Prince Ave, so there's lots of natural light. Hardwood floors, dark blue cabinets, and more windows in the back make it an incredibly elegant space. There are only a few tables in the back. read more

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incredibly kind staff, incredible ingredients and sandwiches, seeing the negative reviews blew my mind because this place is wonderful! very clean and very cozy read more

This is the best place ever the food is so good, the coffees are incredible and the charcuterie selection can't be beat. Place is awesome.

HUGE thumbs down. Just look at the other reviews - the owner is terrible to any and everyone, staff or customer. Absolute trash location - will NEVER return. If you go, make sure you don't pull out an electronic device. You also better make sure there is actively food on your table, or you will be ran at, screamed at, and asked to leave. Has a HUGE issue with anyone leaving the negative reviews she so readily deserves. If you want coffee, I'd recommend supporting Hendershots down the street! read more

a fabulous addition to Athens; it reminds of Chelsea Market in NY when I walk in; the owner is extremely knowledgeable about fromage and my family (all being major foodies) love coming when we are in town; the cheese toastie reminds me of the raclette vendor at Boroughs market in London and if you need an elevated charcuterie board, this is the place to go!!! Well done! read more

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Love this place, friendly people and some great provisions! Worth the trip! I especially like the different pastas and meats in their deli. Stop in and check it out! read more

DO NOT GO HERE! The owner is extremely rude to her customers. I don't understand how a business with a full coffee bar doesn't allow customers to use their laptops or sit at tables. After ordering a cup of coffee and trying to sit at a table, the owner ran from the other side of the store to tell us off. As paying customers, we were not allowed to sit at any of the tables because we were students looking to do some work while enjoying a cup of coffee. Clearly the owner doesn't understand that owning a coffee bar in a college town is going to attract college students. She might as well put up a sign that says "no college students allowed". read more

I've never entered a restaurant and been told that u an not allowed to use my own devices at my table. I can understand wanting to put a time limit on a table and that is your choice, but you had all of two other people at noon in your restaurant and you have every right to make your own rules, but I will not support an establishment that is essentially a lunch cafe telling me what I can and cannot do during my lunch/coffee. read more

killer sandwiches and hard to find foods; I would camp out in the fridge with the olives if i could. The cheese selection is the only place in Athens you'll find some of those and the staff is super informed... I learned more about cheese in a 30 minute convo than I ever thought I needed to know. Pub Toastie is, honestly, more cheese than you really need but....so good. Crowded at lunch, get there early! read more

seriously never been to a cafe with so many rules. it was crowded so I came to find a seat before ordering, two minutes later when I went to order the woman at register snapped at me to order before sitting down in the future??? read more