Delicious coffee and pastries. Guayaba and cheese empanadas are delish. Support this local business!

This is the third and final time that I stopped on my way to work for a coffee break at this place (Thursday, May 7, 2026, 8:43 am) and the place is not open, though the sign by the door clearly states the days and hours of operation. Thankfully, there are other nearby places which honor their posted business hours. read more

Golden Drops Café - Posted hours of operation. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

Worst service ever! Served people that ordered after us and they ordered the same thing! Also, gave us the wrong order and shorted us an empanada. Full of incompetent people! read more

I've driven by this place countless times since moving to the area, and honestly, half the time I can't tell if it's open or not. The building isn't the most welcoming -- it kind of gives "abandoned" vibes from the outside -- but they were open when I finally decided to stop in. The indoor space is small, though there's plenty of outdoor seating. The gentleman behind the register wasn't exactly the friendliest, but he was accommodating and answered my questions about the menu items. We went midday and were pretty hungry, so we ordered a good spread: the Affogato coffee (just okay), and the Golden Drops Sampler ($16) which included two Caribbean empanadas, one coxinha (a Brazilian croquette stuffed with shredded chicken and cream cheese), and one pão de queijo (a chewy Brazilian cheese bread). The coxinha was easily the standout -- flavorful and satisfying. We also tried the Cuban sandwich. It wasn't the best I've had, but it wasn't the worst either; the one in the menu photo definitely looked better than what we received. For almost $50 total, I wouldn't rush back for the food. The coffee seems to be the main draw here, but while mine was decent, it didn't wow me. Overall: mediocre service, mediocre food. I finally gave it a try, and while I wasn't completely disappointed, I probably won't be back. read more

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Cozy place! I visited golden drops yesterday to catch up on some homework and it did the job! I ordered a latte (no surprise there haha) and it was yummy! I do like that they had an option for dine-in cups so there was no paper or plastic put to waste. I decided to sit outside but unfortunately forgot how crazy the streets of Decatur were. I was interrupted about an hour into my visit by a man screaming at me. I had work to do so I just ignored it, but do wish this was in a safer location, or near more businesses other than a gas station. The ambiance was unfortunately just not there for me, but I would consider returning and sitting inside. Although I should mention this is not your classic cafe experience. It felt like more of a restaurant than a place to sit down and do your work. Don't let my experience deter you though! Cause they look like they had some amazing food options. read more

Golden Drops Café - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

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Cute cafe with limited indoor seats but plenty of outdoor tables, perfect for when the temperatures climb back up. But in terms of views, you'll just be observing the many cars that drive by this relatively main road. The cashier was friendly. Wi-fi is free but the only bathrooms are located outside of the main indoor space. Private parking lot with plenty of spots. My friend and I shared their sampler plate which had everything but the pao de queijo so we got an extra empanda instead. We got their veggie and ham & cheese empanadas and I liked the ham more even though the veggies was nice and cheesy too. I really enjoyed the coxinha with was filled with shredded chicken with a mashed potato-like crispy surrounding. Would come again! read more

The food is delicious, it is very filling and the drinks are extremely thirst quenching. Golden Drops Café is run by a very nice gentleman and I will most definitely be returning! read more

Golden Drops Café - In door - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

I was headed to the VA Hospital next door and I know wait times are long so I needed food and coffee. All the intersections are so busy and it's not easy to just stop at a drive thru but Golden Drops is in the perfect location to avoid that. It's outdoor and indoor seating. I'd like to think like a work or study spot. Almost everyone had a laptop and head phones so I'm adding this to my list for that. The staff was so nice and bilingual which is always a plus. I had the beef empanada and wish I got two. The pastry was perfectly crispy and airy and they didn't shy away with the filling. I also ordered and Americano con Leche (with oat milk) with whipped cream. They also have alcohol available for the extra kick or wind down. It was a great accidental stop and next time it will definitely be on purpose! It was not to quiet and all windows for the sun to come in. 10/10 read more

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Chill vibes located close to Emory Clairmont Campus which is very convenient. Good food and coffee! 5/5 food - coffee was yummy, banana muffin was surprisingly good 5/5 service - baristas were very nice 4/5 vibes - limited indoor seating with access to outlets if you're doing work read more

Golden Drops Café - Coffee and banana muffin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

Get the Cuban sandwich. Thank me later. Location and Parking Located in North Druid hills, parking is free and there is a decent sized lot around the building. Venue and Atmosphere The shop is small inside, but there is plenty of covered outdoor seating. There are few plugs, so please be aware of that if you plan on working from "home." Service Service was prompt, courteous, and efficient. Food and Beverages The golden latte is served with a helping of cinnamon and vanilla notes. The Cuban sandwich was cooked to perfection, definitely one of the best in ATL. Verdict I'll return one day! read more

Golden Drops Café - Golden Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

What a treat to find this place while visiting family nearby. The gentleman helping us was welcoming and convivial. I had a cappuccino, which is often disappointingly milky, but this one was perfect. My son had a cold caramel latte. He loved it. The other two family members had the golden latte. This is a delicious mixture of coffee, milk, and warm spices. The atmosphere is great to boot. Check this place out and help them make it a fixture in the area. It was a relief to find a unique, interesting, and independent venue in town. read more

This is a great location. I love the covered patio, and I love that they offer so many interesting food choices. Here's the thing, though, it's just not good :/ I've tried it on three different occasions. Two were mediocre, and the last visit was just bad. The food is often bland, stale, or both. The lattes are weak and lukewarm. I really want to like this places, but it just isn't for me. read more

The pour-over was mediocre (over burnt, stale beans). The chicken sandwich was hard and dry (reheated?) with the smallest possible amount of chicken you can put on a sandwich. We had to toss. It also took 25 mins to come out. The chai latte was good and their pastries were fine, a bit pricey. read more

Golden Drops Café - running low on chicken? - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

I found this place through Yelp and is a great local cafe. This place is pretty small on the inside but it has a spacious patio. They will bring the food to you and clean up after you if you Dine-in. I noticed a few people were using this place as an internet cafe. I ordered the Cuban sandwich, Golden Latte, and Caribbean beef empanada. The Cuban sandwich had a great taste but it did not come with any mustard on the side. The pork was pulled pork and the ham was deli sliced. Decent but not special. The Golden Latte is amazing. You can taste the cinnamon. The empanada was nicely fried and filled. read more

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So you want a good cup of coffee to start your morning? Yeah, me too. Hence my motivation to walk up the street from the cozy Emory campus in need of a cuppa. And I found one! Golden Drops is easy to find off Clairmont & easy to enjoy in about any weather. Great covered patio space with accent lighting! My visit was in the morning (when it was unseasonably warm), so an opportunity to be in the shade while I enjoyed my pourover was just what the doctor ordered. So while I do like me some handcrafted coffee, I will carp ever so lightly that a pourover shouldn't run me in the $6+ neighborhood. Points for the flavor, but meh for the value. It was good, but not amazing. Golden Drops also serves up items of the drink, as in the adult bottle nature. I didn't have an opportunity to partake in those, as it was still 8:00 in the morning, but I may be back just for that. Nice sightlines for several TVs, a fair space in which to enjoy your drink inside or out, and a great menu. Worthy of all four stars, and if we could do half-stars, then it would be a 4.5. read more

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The coffee was good. The ambiance was good for work if you like a mid to high level frequency. If you can work while fast paced music is playing and others are having conversation around you then this may be a good place to study. However, the acoustics are not great so if a lot of sound is bad for you avoid studying here. The bathroom was outside of the building so you have to leave your stuff inside while you leave the building and it was not very nice. The chairs are metal and not great for longer study sessions, I was there for about 4 hours. The vibe was very high though as everyone who walked in seemed to be a regular and exchanged in small talk with the workers like friends, seems like a very quaint place. I would go again to try the food but I probably will not be back to study. read more

Owner/cashier is extremely rude - and was yelling on the phone almost the entire time we were waiting for our coffee/food. Inside of empanada and coxinha was cold. Golden latte was so-so. Very disappointing given how excited we were to try this spot. Not sure how the ratings are so high... read more

Golden Drops Café - 2 Golden Lattes, 1 Coxinha, 1 beef empanada - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

Came here last week for a quick bite and drink before heading to my VA appointment just down the street. At least I thought it was going to be a quick bite ... Parking is easy to find in the private lot for Golden Drops Cafe, which is a standalone business. This location had to have previously been an old style Arby's, because it still has the Conestoga wagon style architecture in place. The inside area is mostly the kitchen and food/beverage prep areas, with some tables and chairs, and a long high counter with tall stools. The covered patio out front is shaded, and it has a whole lot more tables than what's inside. This place has a nice open vibe. Although the employee was nice and courteous, the service was slow the entire time I was there. Some of the customers got tired of standing while waiting for their orders to go, and sat down to wait, periodically looking at the time on their watches or phones and looking annoyed. My wait was 25 minutes from the time I ordered until the time I received my order to eat in, and it would've been nice if the employee had warned everyone that their orders were going to take some time to make so that they could make the decision to wait and not get annoyed or just leave without ordering. What tipped me off that the service was going to be delayed was when I had to wait a few minutes at the order counter waiting for the employee to finishing making other customers' drinks, and the employee didn't even acknowledge me or say, "I'll be with you after I finish this." I ordered an egg and cheese croissant and an almond latte, and sat down at one of the inside tables. 15 minutes into my wait, the employee brought me my latte. It was good. 10 minutes later, the employee served me the egg and cheese croissant. This honestly was the best egg and cheese croissant I've even had. Everything about it was perfect! The croissant was hot, buttery and flakey perfection. The scrambled eggs were soft and airy, and there was just enough cheese on it for flavor and to hold the sandwich together. It was so delicious that I was kind of sad when I finished eating it. And it was definitely filling. I would definitely order the egg and cheese croissant again! read more

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I came here on a Saturday morning to get some studying in. The service was so nice. I ordered a latte and the cheese and guava empanada. I really like coming here because it's so casual and quiet. read more

Golden Drops Café - Caribbean Empanada and Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

Victor created the most welcoming and unique coffee house when he opened 6 years ago. We're so glad the community caught on and ensured he could stay. His award-winning coffee is incredible - be sure to try the golden latte! And the food from his family's South American recipes are delicious. Enjoy! read more

Acelyn B and I stopped in after dropping off the toddler and having the day to ourselves. First stop. Coffee. It appears they had a late start to their day as they seemed to getting situated as we entered. Their open neon wasn't even lit, yet we let ourselves in. Thanks for not kicking us out! The owner took our order and let us know it would be a minute. He struck up some small talk where learned they sourced their beans directly from El Salvador and partner with some well-acclaimed baristas. I will say, the coffee was yummy. The star for me, however, was the guava and cheese empanada. Oh. Em. Gee! Don't get confused. It's NOT guava and cream cheese. Instead, it was guava and mozzarella (? - or some shredded white cheese). The cheese wasn't melted, which might elevate it to more of my liking. But I was still tempted to go back to the counter and order another half dozen for myself. I'm glad we have found this little gem and decided to stop in. I'm certainly stopping in again when I'm in the area and hankering for my morning kick. read more

This is a cute cafe with both indoor and outdoor seating conveniently located next to the Atlanta VA. I've had their golden latte before and it's delish! Their Cuban sandwhiches are a little smaller than some of the other places in the area but I think it's prob one of the tastiest. Their empanadas were OK. Def prefer Buena Gente empanadas but these are less oily and probably healthier for sure. read more

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Absolutely my FAVORITE coffee shop in Atlanta metro! Not only because of their incredibly yummy Golden Latte and Caribbean food with some Brazilian favs thrown in the mix, but more importantly, because of the people who run it! Victor, the owner and Juan, the best barista ever! They are some of the kindest, loving and generous people you will ever meet! They have welcomed me and my ATL Crew of actors with opened arms and the best sense of community It's our favorite place to relax, have coffee, food, conversation and even work from our laptops. I just can't say enough about this wonderful coffee shop and community staple in Decatur. If you haven't visited yet, please do so ASAP and give Victor and Juan my regards! read more

Golden Drops Café - Outdoor are at Golden Drop w/me and my sister/friend visiting from Hawaii. Had to bring her there! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

My experience here was not the best. Both individuals working there came across as rude and impatient. However, not all the customers were treated this way while I sat and observed. I placed an order to have there, but I was served in to-go containers. I really did not feel welcomed. Besides that the empanadas were a nice size. However, they did not have a lot of filling. The pastry was good, but the flavor of the filling was average at best. I had a beef and a guava empanada. read more

Golden Drops Café - Guava empanada and Macchiato. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

Food was great and well priced. Tried the americano, Cuban sandwich, and beef, chicken, cheese, cheese+guava empanadas. All were great! No complaints. Service was fast. Cafe gave awesome chill vibes . Also provide indoor and outdoor seating. Recommend anyone who needs a quick bite before checking out Emory! read more

Golden Drops Café - Coffee, Cuban sandwich, empanadas - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

I saw this cafe while driving and wanted to try since i could sit with my dog in the patio. No idea how it received all these good reviews! I ordered Brazilian cheese puff, beef empanada and their signature Terra tea. First of all when I walked in to order I was not even greeted. When i told I would like to order he showed me to the cashier and he did not smile even once. Empanada was so so, cheese puff was the worst I had actually I could not have. I only took a bite. Looks like they microwaved it and server so it turned to stone! Signature tea was nothing special and very sweet to my taste. I only took a couple sips. I wanted to mention how bad the cheese puff was but he was nowhere to be seen. It was my first time and would be the last! read more

It was fine. The golden latte is not the traditional tumerick drink that goes by the same name, but does have ginger and cinnamon and was good. I ordered it with coconut milk, and it totaled over $7. Also tried the cheese empeñada. It was good, crust was nice, cheese was nice though the pocket wasn't silly stuffed with it. The cheese sat along the bottom. (I actually liked that but some might not.) All totaled, spent $13. I just felt that for the location and the goods, it is overpriced. Not on my list of places to return to. But if you are in the area and want good coffee and a place to sit, definitely try it out. It may be your jam. read more

A great cafe for studying or working! It wasn't too loud and there was plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. The staff was super friendly and our orders came out quickly. The golden latte was delicious and I'd recommend to anyone who likes ginger and cinnamon. read more

Golden Drops Café - Golden Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

At the office today and was looking for a new place to try for coffee. I went on Yelp and discovered Golden Drop Cafe. Located close to Emory University and the VA Hospital off of Clairmont Rd. There is plenty of parking as well as inside and outside seating. Golden latte - taste like cinnamon and spices and everything nice great coffee I really enjoyed it. I decided to try the Vegetable and cheese and guava empanada . Both were delicious. There is a limited menu here hopefully they will add more items in the future. read more

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Finally dropped in at Golden Drops recently. Service was polite but a little odd. We were standing around ready to order and some employees were walking around behind the counter, putting food into the display and such, but no one thought to grab the cashier. It's nice how they bring your drinks outside to you. The beverages might've not been the fastest coming out, but I wasn't in a huge rush. I ordered a frappe latte which seemed like basically an iced coffee and at nearly $6, was a tad overpriced for what it was. It was refreshing though. The patio is my favorite aspect of this retro building which has been a couple of other restaurants in the past. Even though you're smack dab on the well-traveled Clairmont Road, it's not too noisy, and if you sit at a certain angle, you can get a glimpse of the woods in the back. read more

I love their golden latte. It is definitely the best around and worth stopping by for that drink alone.

Authentic and delicious coffees and food, clean location, and friendly staff. I'll be coming back for sure! read more

Golden Drops Café - Golden Drops Sampler & Golden Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

Dominican establishment where the patrons know the staff and vice versa! It was refreshing to see the many empanada options. I got a chicken empanada, hot chocolate, cafe con Leche, and egg and cheese crossiant. Items are made to order. Indoor and outdoor seating--- very casual, ability for intimate conversations based on spacing! read more

The hubs and I finally went here, and surprisingly, they are still in business as he said he has seen businesses come and go. I was let in on the secret to get the golden latte as this was the drink to get if you're into coffee. Thanks for that tip fellow Yelper! I will def give it a try as I also heard others order it while in the cafe. I ended up just getting the reg latte as the tip came after my order. The latte was so so. The hub's cappuccino wasn't strong either as we compared our drinks. The espresso wasn't that detectable, but both looked pretty with the foam art. The Cuban sandwich was pretty okay; it wasn't wowing in flavor or appeal but average. The sandwich was a decent size as well. It was warm and pressed with the usual pork, ham, and cheese. It was pretty filling for the price. I also shared the golden drops sampler (w/ the beef and cheese & guava empanadas). The beef empanada was well seasoned and flavorful. You can taste the beef and see the scallions (?) in the meat. I also had a beef empanada the day before, but their beef was darker and didn't seem to have that much life as it was probably used in other beef dishes. The cheese and guava empanada was interesting. The guava jelly was subtle without any crazy punch of flavor. There was a layer of jelly and a layer of cheese. The jelly's consistency wasn't runny but more of a thickish jam. The coxinha had chicken bits in it and was pretty tasty. We didn't know what to expect so it was a nice surprise. It looked like another version of chicken salad if I had to describe what it's like. A nice hushpuppy outer layer with a moist and flavorful inside. The pao de queijo was in essence a cheese ball. This pastry was small compared to the coxinha; it was also a bit dryer as well. The cheese was infused throughout. It's sort of like a dense hushpuppy with a little bit of cheese. The sampler was a great way to share and try out their pastries. I def rec it for 1st timers. Restrooms are located outside btw w/ key access. And I also saw people with their computers so it's not an exclusive eat/drink and go kind of place. read more

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The service is great, and the coxinha and Cuban sandwich are delicious. It's not the best tasting coffee, but it's potent. They do have a printer here, which you would pay to use, but it's still convenient if you're working on something that you need to print out afterwards. read more

Golden Drops Café - Iced latte and Coxinha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

Cappuccino was nothing special. Golden drop latte just tastes like PSL. But- friend loved his empanada. Wouldn't go out of my way to come again read more

I can't believe it's taken this long for me to check our Golden Drops Café and I'm so glad I did. I'm only upset this wasn't here when I was in school at Emory! I've been to Golden Drops a few times now, thanks to all the Vanilla Crepe pop-ups they've had there on the covered patio. Any excuse to get me back to Golden Drops, I'll take it! Their golden latte is my go-to beverage and I've never had anything else. With a little kick of ginger and I believe cinnamon, it really tastes like what "Golden" would taste like. Food-wise, I've tried almost everything on their menu. The Cuban sandwich is solid - crispy and buttery bread on top of melted cheese and meats. The coxinha, empanadas (both sweet and savory), and Pao de Queijo were also super tasty. Overall, I found the food to be a bit pricey for a "snack" - we spent more here trying all the food casually than we would have at a fast casual restaurant meal for two. The staff are always the same when I'm here. Same guy at the register, two older men working the espresso and the kitchen. It seems to be a small operation and I love the small mom-and-pop familial feel of the shop. Loving Golden Drops and looking forward to my next Golden Latte! read more

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Wow! First time at this cafe and I loved it. I had the golden latte, Coxinha, and empanada. The golden latte was flavored with ginger, which I love, but if you are not a ginger fan I would try something else. My favorite was the Coxinha (pronounced Kow-sheen-yuh). My first bite and I was like . It is my new favorite savory pastry. Coxinha is a Brazilian chicken croquette. Definitely try it! The cheese and guava empanada was so good as well. Both pastries were warm which I liked. I actually came here to study and there was plenty of seating inside and out. They also provided wifi and had a plug for my laptop changer. They also had a printer in the cafe which I've never seen before at other coffee shops. All in all a great experience! Would definitely recommend read more

Golden Drops Café - Golden Latte, Coxinha, Caribbean Empanada - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

I would call before making the drive out this way if you want to stop by first thing in the morning. I have stopped by twice and they were not opened at said time on their website (7:00a). I guess they run on island time. But if they are open, you should definitely stop by for a coffee. The owner is friendly and explain to us the coffee is shipped specially from El Salvador and they were trained by a barista that's won some competition. I got a double shot cappuccino and I was not disappointed. The espresso was rich, full body and strong. The froth milk on top really adds to it! There is an outside area that you can sit and enjoy on a nice weather day. We did find a HUGE cockroach outside hanging for a while. They have WiFi and even printer for your use. Don't be alarmed if they parking lot looks a little rough and there's caution tape around one side of it. Apparently there was an accident a few weeks ago where a truck ran into the side of a beam of the building and they are currently trying to fix it. Owner also mentioned that they will do Latin nights on Friday where beers are 2 for 1 and will have music. Check it out if you are in the area! read more

Golden Drops Café - Cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

Amazing coffee and food. Walked in they had an art gallery set up and it was beautiful! Go see Juan he will take phenomenal care of you and your coffee. read more

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