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    Refuge Coffee - Norcross

    5.0 (20 reviews)
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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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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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    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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    What a beautiful review! Thanks for stopping by!

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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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    Alchemist Trading Co

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    4.6
    (330 reviews)
    5.4 mi
    $$

    Great cafe in the medlock crossings plaza next to the Regal theaters. Plenty of seating inside,…read moreeven though it can get packed pretty quickly, but there's also outdoor seating too for whenever the weather is nice. Lots of coffee options as well as tea and fruit drinks for non coffee drinkers. Their croffles are delicious! I got the honey one and I really liked it! The baristas were also really nice and quick with the orders, even when there were a lot of drinks and food to make. I was impressed! Definitely coming back especially if I need a change in environment when I work as it seems like a great place to sit and get some work done.

    I can't tell you how many times I've driven past Alchemist Trading Co. over the last decade, always…read morewondering if I should stop. Well, I finally did and I'm am so glad I did. From the outside, it looks pretty tame and unassuming for a coffee shop, but the moment you step inside, it's like walking into a completely different universe. The interior is absolutely gorgeous. I kid you not, it makes you feel like you're sitting inside a real-life geode! The walls are lined with the cutest shelves and unique little trinkets. Their counters were stacked with all kinds of delicious-looking treats, and I honestly had a hard time deciding what to get. I finally settled on a chai tea and a caramel croffle. What really blew me away was how different this place feels from a standard chain coffee shop. The staff genuinely made me feel welcome and cared for. Within just a few minutes my order was ready. The chai tea tasted so authentic, not like it came out of a mass-produced bottle. And the croffle? Perfect. It had that beautiful subtle essence of a flaky croissant. And the caramel wasn't overly sugary at all so you could actually enjoy the rich flavors. I had the most pleasant afternoon here. If you're ever in the area and looking for a cozy spot to unwind, you absolutely have to check this place out! #ashsaidit #fyp #coffeeshopvibes #aestheticcafe #coffeelover #croffle #hiddengems #supportlocal #johnscreekeats #johnscreekcoffee

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    U and Me Coffee Bakery

    U and Me Coffee Bakery

    4.7
    (57 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    Absolutely adorable little cafe with various seating. Decor is delectable and ambiance is just…read moreright for this spot. The people here are very kind and helpful. I can't say much for the food nor drinks, as I only got a bagel with cream cheese. But what I can say about it is that it's quite basic, especially for a whopping $5. I feel bad for judging on such a minor item on their menu because it feels like they threw that on the menu just to appease the masses. It just irks me the wrong way to charge so much for something that is clearly just store bought. Otherwise, I do love this cafe. I will try more items and I definitely do recommend it. As for the bagel and cream cheese thing? Perhaps make your own cream cheese. Super simple to make. And definitely charge less on it I do wish you all the best!

    U & Me Bakery is an amazing place for coffee and a tasteful bite. I first came across this on a…read moredrive to downtown Norcross taking Medlock Bridge. I'm always looking for a new coffee spot and even better when the coffee spot offers food options. The eatery options here are pretty endless, and let's give a moment alone for their amazing empanadas. The interior is set up with tables, chairs, high tops, couches, and TV's with lofi backgrounds to set the scene even more. Parking is shared with the patrons from the gas station, as well as the other tenants in the shopping center. The location can get busy at times, but the service is great regardless. The price for items is well worth it in my opinion given the portion size and the flavor.

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    Giulia Italian Bakery

    Giulia Italian Bakery

    3.9
    (129 reviews)
    2.8 mi
    Family-owned & operated
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    Giulia Italian Bakery is hands down one of my favorite bakeries in Georgia!…read more Everything here is incredibly fresh, and you can tell they put so much care into what they make. The star of the show for me is the sfogliatelle. It's the one thing that keeps me coming back every single time. It's perfectly flaky on the outside with the most delicious filling inside. The staff is always friendly, the bakery is clean, and the atmosphere is so inviting. I also love that it's located in The Forum, so after grabbing a coffee and a pastry, you can spend some time walking around the shops. My only wish is that they had a few more outlets available. It would be the perfect place to bring a laptop, enjoy a coffee and pastry, and get some work or studying done for a couple of hours.

    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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    Peachy Corners Cafe

    4.3
    (71 reviews)
    3.2 mi
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    Cutest little cafe. Nestled in between a barber shop & dog groomer…read more Cafe itself was clean, stunning & spacious. I always get nervous when out with the littles - in hopes anywhere we visit, they'd have food the toddler could enjoy. He sure did enjoy the pizza. And for $5, even better! I wish they had a little corner nook designated for kids. Toddler wanted to touch everything & we aren't trying to break & buy broken things here. lol. The Thai tea w/ crystal boba. 50% sweetness - perfect. Not sure if it's just me - I love my Thai teas but they stain your teeth and lips, orange. Not flattering.

    Very spacious cafe tucked in a small area next to some restaurants. I stumbled upon this place…read morewhile I was looking for dessert after grabbing a quick lunch in the same parking lot. They have a variety of bubble tea and coffee options. It seems they probably specialize more in coffee than bubble tea, but we ordered 2 bubble teas and 1 coffee. I liked that they offered really unique flavors or mixtures for their bubble teas. Definitely not drinks we would've found at other places. The 2 bubble tea drinks were tasty and we were happy with them, but I didn't find anything particularly special about them and probably wouldn't seek out this cafe for bubble tea. But I would definitely order from here if I were in the area and looking for something to fill my sweet tooth. My husband's coffee, however, was really good especially with lychee jelly added to it! Also, the staff here was really friendly. She helped answer questions about drinks before we ordered and even helped recommend some. The cafe is very large with plenty of space to walk around for my toddler and plenty of seating if you just want to hang out. They also have a bar you can sit at while youre waiting for your drinks. You can also buy some ramen bowls here! And they have some desserts available for purchase too.

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    Tea Drip

    Tea Drip

    4.6
    (88 reviews)
    4.7 mi
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    This was a nice little bubble tea place. I didn't get to really check out much about it because I…read morecame in 10 minutes before they closed. I hate going into place right at closing time, but I had been wanting bubble tea for weeks, and since there's no places near where I live that have it, I went ahead and went in to get something before my long drive home. Despite it being so close to closing time the staff was super nice, and patient with me when I didn't immediately know what my order was. They were out of bubbles but the guy at the counter made other suggestions and recommendations for what I might want to try. My order was up pretty quickly so I didn't have a chance to look around, but the drink was good and I really appreciated how nice the guy who took my order was despite it being late.

    While visiting my best friend, she insisted we stop by Tea Drip because they supposedly have the…read morebest matcha in the area. She was right! I ordered the Mango Matcha, and she got the Double Matcha Iced Latte. The matcha was incredibly smooth, high quality, and you could tell it was prepared with care. I also appreciated that their lattes are made with lactose-free milk. As someone who's had a lot of matcha, this was one of the better ones I've tried. It gave me a clean, steady boost without the jitters or caffeine crash. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in town.

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    Ube drip coffee & Jasmine green tea with cheese foam - both really good and hits the spot!

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    Postern Coffee

    Postern Coffee

    4.7
    (72 reviews)
    4.2 mi

    Turns out they do serve drinks at night. And it looks like word of mouth has grown and months later…read morestill popular. I had the Ceremonial Tsuyuhikari Mie Matcha Latte. The first one on the list, 7.50, very tasty and not over sweet. Delicious. I would still pay more for a large. Overall very cool idea for coffee/drinks/brunch and perfect for the modern day hipster. :) Very cool paintings!

    Cute spot to grab a quick bite. The menus had season items as well as make your own beverages. I…read morethink food was available I saw someone order a sandwich but I didn't see it in the menu so with missed it or there was another. I was greeted and allowed to take a moment to look over them menu. I got one of their seasonal items . It was a lemonade espresso or something of that nature. I unfortunately don't remember the name but it tasted exactly how it was described. Also got an earl Gray cookie, which was more like a biscuit, it's a nice eyes and a hot a very pleasant taste. They have a section for water so you don't have to go to them and ask for it. It's just readily available. . Love the set up and how they play their items. It's very homey yet Café vibes. Exaggerated nicely in the bathroom really nice as well. It is a one person bathroom so there may be a wait when it's busy. -random note - if you're using Uber or Lyft in the area, maybe it just was the time that I went, but there were hardly any available. I had to wait over an hour to get a ride so just to keep in mind if you're someone who doesn't have a car or plans to get picked up from the area

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