Great and unique coffee flavors and a fun, chill atmosphere. Love the pay your own price policy. They are always busy but they handle the volume well so you never have to wait too long. Best coffee place in Opelika! read more

Side track coffee is so cute. It also had a unique concept which is a pay as what you can afford type of service. They have an open space that is beautiful redone in an old building. They have curated it to be inviting with an aesthetic environment to help you work, study, or even gather with friends. The space is created for the community. The staff is friendly and efficient. Go check out this place. read more

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The coffee and drinks are great, but what's even more amazing is the service. The owner and the entire staff really understand customer service and make you feel incredibly special. This is a lost art form in today's grab and go society. I highly recommend going here if you want a great experience and some amazing drinks. Oh yeah, and my wife dropped her AirPod in the floor, and the owner in the staff did whatever it took to retrieve it for her. Amazing!!! read more

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Delicious coffee and friendly service! We drove through this little town from Florida. My hot vanilla latte and iced vanilla latte were both great. Will be back again soon! read more

Had a quiet morning to myself and grabbed a cup of hot coffee from this local spot it was rich smooth and had that deep aroma I love

Love this coffee shop! The vibe is cozy and the staff is always friendly. Their iced latte is my go-to, and the pastries are surprisingly good too. Great spot to chill or get some work done.! read more

Pay what you can coffee shop, good vibes, great service, and relaxing place to get some work done. read more

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Love this shop!! Their fall 2024 menu is great. I tried the peach cobbler latte and my friend had the rosemary latte - we both enjoyed our drinks! Will be returning when I'm in the Auburn/Opelika area. read more

Side Track Coffee - Peach cobbler latte + rosemary latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Opelika, Alabama

absolutely beautiful place! love the coffee, workers, and the people around :) so fun.

A Very unique coffee shop because they have you choose your own price for the coffee when ringing it up. I was very puzzled when he said this but he was so nice about it. I would definitely like to try this place again. Another note : the patrons were incredibly kind. I chatted to one lady about the coffee shop and she gave me some insight on it. Would highly recommend trying this place out. read more

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Best coffee, best vibes! We had the pleasure of meeting the owner and he is simply the kindest, most welcoming soul. Our opelika fam recommended this gem while we were visiting and we've been talking about it for weeks since! read more

the iced americano was crisp with no sour aftertaste,. i noticed the baristas wiped surfaces after each order

stopped by for a coffee and it was just what i needed smooth strong and not bitter at all the cup was clean and the counter looked spotless

Just go read all of the comments about the place and after you visit, you will see why. The is the only "name your price" coffee place that I have ever been to. Not even sure how that works as a business model but it does. Great service and great coffee. Baristas know what they are doing. If you're a coffee lover, just go see it for yourself. read more

This will be a spot I'll always remember. I'm very big into coffee shops and love checking out the local options wherever I find myself. I was not expecting this at all in this tiny town adjacent to Auburn while visiting for training. The space was so inviting with a buzz of happy patrons and friendly baristas. They made their menu accessible in many ways--offering recommendations and it's also "pay what you can" which caught me off guard. We let the experts do their thing and gave a few notes about our preferences--we couldn't have been more pleased with our drinks. This goes down as one of my favorite shops ever. Hoping to make it back before I head home read more

Side Track Coffee - Dealer's Choice--most delicious espresso tonic citrus concoction - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Opelika, Alabama

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Side track is a community that just happens to serve great coffee and pastries. Be prepared for the barista to chat with the people in front of you, everyone is friends here and has built a close community connection. The coffee and pastries are well worth the wait, they have so many unique and classic options (try the chi soda) for drinks as well as local made pastries. There is always a record playing and nice level of conversations. Coming during peak hours can be tight for seating but there is usually an open spot at the bar and people are generally willing to share tables read more

While on vacation in Auburn this past weekend, some family friends took my wife and I to this hip coffee shop in Opelika. From the moment you pull up to the coffee shop, you instantly feel that you are in downtown Duluth or Woodstock, GA! For those that are from Atlanta, you will know what I mean. This coffee shop is seriously one of a kind! They have a "pay what you want" system. No, seriously. You pay what you feel your coffee is worth! I ordered the Young Man and my wife ordered the Jebron Lames. Our friends ordered the Tom Sawyer and Kick Flip drinks. Talk about unique coffee names! I paid $5 for me and wife's drinks which was phenomenal considering that it typically costs around $8-$13 at Starbucks for two drinks depending on what drink and size(s) you order. What amazed me the most about this coffee shop was the "pay what you want" system. The barista rings your order up on an iPad and then flips the iPad around for you to choose the price you want to pay. While you enter the amount and pay, the barista begins whipping up your drink without even looking at what you entered! They put as much love, care and attention to each drink they serve as if you paid $100 for your drink! This really goes along way, because it shows that they put the satisfaction of their customers far above just making money. We ended up leaving a $5 tip for the barista, because he was awesome, very friendly, helpful and quick with our orders! The second thing that stuck out to me the most about this coffee shop was that each drink was presented in a different looking glass! This really switched up the coffee shop stereotype for cups as compared to your typical plastic cup that you would get at Starbucks or Dunkin. We felt like we were ordering and sipping on drinks from a swanky bar! (insert raised pinky finger here) Definitely add this coffee shop to your list when you are in Auburn or Opelika, AL! It is a very unique experience with a small town local coffee shop feel to it. Keep in mind that seating is limited inside. However, if you go during the non-busy hours, you will find a nice cozy spot around the cafe. We were able to snag the whole "family style" wooden table on the right side of the coffee shop once you walk inside! It seats around 6-8 people. read more

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Delicious drinks and pay your own price. Pretty cool. The Young Honey is so good. Would be nice to have the menu out on the counter, though.

From stepping in the door to drinking the coffee was an experience. You can tell that they care about their customers and focus on the quality of their drinks. When you hear "handcrafted" that is truly displayed here. I enjoyed a smooth cappuccino that prepared my journey to Chewacla State Park. I'm here for another week and this definitely won't be my last time at Side Track!! read more

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I spent a few days working remotely from my brother's home just over the state line in Georgia, and decided to finally visit Side Track Coffee after numerous other stops along Railroad Avenue in the past. After just one visit, I made this shop my working space for a few hours each day. The cafe space is sparsely decorated, but it feels very cozy with all of the sunlight coming in through the windows and the skylight. The baristas are great to offer recommendations, but I highly recommend checking out their seasonal menu. This summer, I think the highlight is the strawberry milk. It's an amazing mixture of milk, white chocolate and strawberries muddled right in front of you. I also recommend their drink that is a mixture of cold brew coffee and chocolate milk (I am blanking on the name) as well as the Tom Sawyer, a delightful fizzy espresso drink mixed with ginger ale and blueberries. I was hesitant at first with their "pay what you want" system, but just think about what you'd pay at Starbucks. I didn't know what size the drink was when I paid for my first one, but keep in mind that each one is probably close to a tall or (maybe a) grande at Starbucks. I will definitely be back the next time I am in town. read more

Side Track Coffee - This strawberry milk is a delightful mix of milk, white chocolate and freshly muddled strawberries. I can't stop thinking about this drink. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Opelika, Alabama

This is an extremely cool concept. No prices, just pay what you think it's worth. All based on the honor system. I wonder if the founders of this establishment understand how brilliant this concept is. The service is outstanding and the drinks are perfect. Check it out, pay more than you think you should and feel good about yourself all day. read more

Great cappuccino at a uber cool spot. Jumped off 85 for an afternoon pick me up on a road trip from Chapel Hill to Mobile and wow, what a cute town! And love the "pay-what-you-can-afford" concept! Makes me want to be generous! Thanks y'all! read more

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I've frequented Side Track on occasion and really appreciate their environment. It's a cozy, hip coffee shop tucked into the downtown Opelika area - away from the Auburn University hustle and bustle but still maintains a strong vibrant feel. Most of their coffees are "pay what you want", which is a nice feature and allows you to pay what you think the drink is worth. They do have a few specialty / seasonal drinks which are wonderful and imaginative as well, and those tend to be set prices which tend to be on the higher end. I ordered a "pretty girl" seasonal drink which is a matcha strawberry cold drink. Honestly, there were a few ingredients I wasn't all too well acquainted with but it sounded summery and fun a I went with it. I really enjoyed the drink except for one thing - they used frozen strawberries which have a slightly bitter taste. I think this drink would have been exponentially better with fresh strawberries. But I loved the fresh mid-summer / mid-day beverage read more

My favorite coffee place! The iced "young man" is a 10/10. Also, David's wife called read more

This coffee shop allows shrek fans to mermaids. They craft each up with their whole hearts to watch the customer light up like a spark! God bless the best coffee shop in America! You feel like your in a creative playground saturated in peace and love. Best matcha, coffee & chai of my entire existence. Rock n roll read more

Super cute! Everyone was so friendly and the atmosphere was so calm. My coffee was really good as well!

Side Track Coffee is always excellent! Great service, great coffee. The "iced young man" coffee is my all time favorite!!

What a great place! I loved the atmosphere. Industrial, open air space without the steely feel. Brick, wood, built in wall cubbies, and full of natural light. Warm and inviting. Spacious and interesting. The barista (was he the owner, I wonder) set the welcoming vibe. The coffee was great! read more

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The BEST. All you need to know. My favorite coffee shop anywhere. The people are fantastic.

This is definitely a unique coffee shop! I love love love their matcha! It is creamy and delicious! I've order a few lattes from here, and they are one of my top three favorite lattes in the Auburn area! But this has to be my favorite coffee shop in Auburn! The environment is so welcoming and just comfortable. They have the best baristas! They always serve with a smile! read more

Knowledgeable staff with great customer service, delicious coffee. Try their hot chocolate!

My go-to cafe in the area. I love their coffee and the space. There are tables, bar seats, and sofas so you can come to study or just to hang around. I mostly go for drinks on their seasonal menu because all of them are so authentic. After trying most of them, my favorite is young man (middle drink in the picture)! read more

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Side Track has an amazing and welcoming environment. They play great music and have great coffee (Middle State beans). read more

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Very cool atmosphere, good service, and delicious coffee! No set prices, you pay whatever you think it's worth. Also had a cute gallery in the back featuring a local artist. read more

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Simply amazing. Got a black cold brew coffee and a maple bacon donut. Both were incredibly cheap and superb. The atmosphere is very unique and the interior aesthetics are very appealing. Staff was incredibly helpful and friendly. I will come here with every visit of mine to opelika. read more

Super cool spot. Nice music, good place to study. The coffee is AMAZING anddddd... you get to pick your price for the coffee! I've never been to a place like this. I just wish they had more seating so more people could enjoy this place. read more

The concept of this coffee shop is excellent. Atmosphere is excellent. Workers are excellent. Coffee + customer service is excellent. If you're visiting the area or a student I would definitely recommend visiting! Or even making this a spot to study if you're needing a change of environment to study/do homework :-) read more

Service was extraordinary and the ambiance was so soothing! This is a great place for any and all to stop and grab some amazing coffee!

I love this place!! It's so beautiful and quaint. The people who make the coffee are so sweet and amazing! I had a the chocolate muffin and a Mocha Motor it was delicious. The real cool thing about this place is that you can price your drinks at whatever you want! Just the drinks which is like the best ever! Also can I please talk about the water they serve. Man that was some delicious water. Crazy I know but the water was just that good. My drink was made beautiful and the chocolate muffin was Devine. The atmosphere of the place is inviting and beautiful. This was my first visit but many more to come. I really do love this place! read more

Side Track Coffee - Mocha Motor and Chocolate Muffin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Opelika, Alabama

Eclectic coffee house in downtown Opelika. Bar seating around the barista. You decide the price of most of the coffee beverages. Relaxed vibe. read more

Side Track Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Opelika, Alabama