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Refuge Coffee - Norcross

5.0 (20 reviews)
Open • 7:30 am - 3:00 pm

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Dogs allowed
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Outdoor seating

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Carole M.

Easy access downtown Norcross Free parking across the street Intimate coffee shop Some fresh pastries to accompany your coffee Friendly staff Small Indoor and outdoor seating Free wifi and quiet atmosphere We really enjoyed our visit We ordered for her and go served in mugs

Vanessa N.

The lastest addition to downtown Norcross. The space is small but you can take your coffee and walk around downtown. I love the mission of Refuge Coffee: providing job training and mentorship for refugees and newly arrived immigrants. Overall, enjoyable drinks, nice staff, perfect location.

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Rachel B.

This was my first visit at any Refuge Coffee location, and I'm so glad I went! I absolutely LOVE the mission of this non profit, and this is the only thing that can make me WANT to spend $6+ on a matcha latte! :) The inside is a small space. Seating includes a long window table with 4 chairs and a high top table (or 2) with 2 chairs. The area is nice for walking around after -- there are 2 small parks within 2 blocks in either direction. The 2 girls behind the counter on 12/3/23 were super kind and patient. And the drink was delicious! I will definitely be back to support Refuge.

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Chelsea G.

Georgia-founded coffee shop with 4 total locations. Their Norcross cafe is cozy, yet lively with jazz music gently playing in the background and large windows, allowing natural light to flood inside throughout the day. They're a nonprofit company with outstanding intentions you'd be happy to support. Things you should know: I. PARKING Refuge Coffee is at the right end of the downtown plaza area. Street parking is available out front of the business. I noticed coming anytime before noon on weekdays leaves plenty of available space options open for convenient parking; however, as the afternoon approaches, finding a space can be rather difficult. II. SERVICE Friendly and timely III. QUALITY Their coffee is dense and acidic ~ not watered-down, ideal for coffee snobs like me. If you prefer less dense coffee, they have milk and milk alternatives available to dilute your beverage. I particularly liked that this location has sugar-free syrup options to mix up your drink with. IV. CAPACITY During my time here, the crowd seemed to be heaviest around noon hours. It tapers off after. Although the outdoor and indoor seating is slim, I continuously saw available seating so you'll be golden to visit and find a seat.

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Always good! Fun and creative matcha drinks seasonally. High quality and great flavors.

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What a beautiful review! Thanks for stopping by!

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I met the owner, Hung, who is a gem. I had an Americano, and I can say truly, it was one of the best cups of cofee I have ever had!

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Really cute coffee shop in Downtown Norcross. Vegan options, parking perfect atmosphere.

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“Dainty cute coffee shop in Downtown Norcross - I'm so happy to see dt Norcross growing with new local businesses now.”

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Yesterday we had brunch next door at Peche and walked by Giulia on the way in. Everything in the…read morewindow looked amazing. We decided to save room and get dessert here on our way home. The space is beautiful and the patio is large, and all the food looks incredible. However when we went inside it was cramped, loud and chaotic, The woman behind the counter did not speak a word to us, only seemed intent on getting us through the line. The interaction with staff will make or break a place like this. We quickly picked two filled doughnuts and rushed to the register. I about fell over when she asked for $14.40! Have we all lost our minds?! So a dozen doughnuts is $84?? No thanks. Enough is enough with average experiences being ridiculously overpriced. At home, the product lacked flavor and freshness. We were disappointed and considered these a waste of money.

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