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    Cafe Lucia

    4.0 (246 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea, Bagels
    Open 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Good for working

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    Avocado Veggie sandwich on Everything Bagel
    Hussain L.

    Serviceable small coffee shop with food, pastries, coffee and tea. Polite and kind staff. The avocados veggie sandwich was decent, appreciate the peppers were cooked fresh, wish the bagel was warmer. The booth seating was a bit tight and the cushions were worn out unfortunately .

    Vanilla Iced Latte
    Andrew T.

    One of the best coffee spots for any GSU students. It's on the outer edge of campus and has a little bit of seating. The staff is very friendly and has great vibes. The coffee is worth the wait as they take their time between orders. It's a small shop so be appreciative for them!

    V J.

    It was okay. Vibe was interesting, food was not seasoned and making slight adjustments made for a more tasty turnout. Coffee was alright since I was on a time crunch. I discovered a new tea that they had available which was a nice touch. Overall, another Atlanta gentrified restaurant. And where is Lucia? Does she have salt?

    Kayla D.

    Speedy service, good coffee, nice baristas! What more could you ask for in a neighborhood coffee shop? Gave me that friends/Brooklyn vibe! Will visit again next time I stay at The Glenn!

    Ally R.

    They make a great 8oz cappuccino! Nice little coffee shop, a few booths inside, but additional seating can be found in the hallway. The girl working was very nice and service was fast.

    Erica E.

    Such a cute cafe! I was looking for a place to work for a few hours prior to a special event and landed on Cafe Lucia. It's a small coffee shop with comfortable seating and it was far roomier than expected. When I first arrived there was only couch seating available and although I was dreaming of a table, I took the spot that I could and kept pushing. Once I got comfy I decided to place my order and get to work. The register/prep area was super cute and covered in art and stickers. The menu was clearly displayed and they even had a special board highlighting the seasonal specials. I rarely drink coffee these days and was happy to see their line up tea options for any future visits. There were so many great options! I began with an iced coffee (because it was so hot outside!) and a turkey pesto sandwich on a croissant + bacon. I don't like to be dramatic (jk) but this was a top 10 sandwich. The bread was incredible, there was tons of bacon and turkey, and it was just incredibly flavorful. My coffee was smooth and not incredibly sweet, just what I needed to kickstart my tasks. The team was also quite wonderful! It was a chill day in there but they were patient, helpful when I had questions about the menu and my order was fantastic. Once I got my coffee, a table became available and I quickly snatched it up and got comfy as I waited on my sandwich. I loved that there were outlets all over, including a few under my table. Wifi was strong and easy to access, essential for remote work. The only bummer about this cafe is the bathroom situation. The experience with the cafe was 5-stars but the restrooms had me hesitate just a bit when rating, but they can't help the layout of that building! Note that Cafe Lucia is housed in is an amazing historical building that was opened in 1914. So to expect them to have an ensuite bathroom may have been silly on my part, lol. But when I did find myself needing to go, the team member at the front gave me the key and directions to find the ladies room. They even watched my items for me while I went. Now, I did not expect the journey that laid in front of me, lol. I wish I would have listened closer to the directions, but they seemed so simple! (Spoiler alert: They were not.) I got down the stairs as instructed but from there, it was my best guess. The area was a garage-like vibe but there were 3 or 4 people sitting down there talking or resting, so at least it wasn't terribly creepy. Would I spend more than 10 minutes down there alone? Absolutely not. After looking goofy and lost for another minute or so, I stumbled upon the bathroom and saw it had a locked door and figured I was in the right place. It was pretty clean despite being in the dungeon, lol. Seriously a wonderful experience all around and next time I'll know how to find the bathroom. ;-)

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    Great atmosphere. A super cute place. And in the middle of downtown, which is very accessible. Good for studying and meeting friends.

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    Absolutely delicious coffee! Rich aroma, smooth taste, and the perfect balance of strength and flavor. One of the best cups I've had!

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    This is the best Coffee shop in Atlanta! Great staff and product! Love the vibe!! I recommend everyone going and checking this place out!

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