Stopped by mid-walk and they had the cutest area to hangout and relax! Everyone was super nice and I loved the assortment that they had. I'll definitely be back to stop in again! read more

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The service was amazing, and the atmosphere is calm and inviting. I got a blueberry muffin and a vanilla/lavender latter, and they were both a 10/10! read more

Polite staff, super quick service. Busy but not too busy at lunch on a Friday. Also have cute little things for sale and some merchandise if you're interested. read more

My favorite coffee shop!! So happy my favorite drink still tastes the same after all these years and the vibes are as immaculate as ever!! read more

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We pass this place once or twice a week and wanted to give it a shop because I liked the vibes. Can't attest to the coffee quality but ordered a chai latte and got way more latte than chai. It was more of a chai flavored milk. read more

Sips Espresso - Half of the chai latte before it made my stomach hurt from the sweetness and lack of chai - Cafes Near Me - Athens, Georgia

There was a long wait at the breakfast place down the street, so we opted to stop by Sips and try it out in the interim. Needless to say, it was a great idea! My first impression wasn't the best. The Sips interior is a refurbished... something. I couldn't quite make out what the shop used to be, but I wasn't the biggest fan of the interior (an assessment which encompassed their wall art and seating placements, which I still maintain aren't great). Discounting the odd interior, however, the place was a joy. Our barista truly made the experience. I asked about the cubano and she immediately launched into a spiel about what's in it, how it's made, and its history (concluding that her favorite drink was the similarily made cortadito). Either she was a coffee nerd or Sips trains their employees spectacularly; probably a mix of the two. Upon getting our drinks we went to sit next to the fireplace in the little parlor area. The interior began to grow on me, and I came to the (belated) conclusion that I did, indeed, enjoy Sips. Would highly recommend. Oh, and maybe try their cortadito. read more

Sips Espresso - Part of the interior - Cafes Near Me - Athens, Georgia

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Quality coffee with multiple syrup and milk alternative options. Fast service and friendly staff. Would recommend

I had an early appointment at Piedmont cardiology this morning. Since I am definitely not a morning person I felt like a cup of good coffee would be a great idea. There's a little coffee shop right across from the hospital, so I decided to drop in there and give them a try. The young man working the counter was very helpful discussing the menu. I don't know much about different kinds of coffees so I always have to ask about them before I order. I opted for a medium latte with sugar-free vanilla syrup. I was glad they had the sugar-free vanilla as many coffee shops that I've gone to were always out of it. I guess it's a popular flavor. Sips had quite a few in-house baked sweets. There were so many yummy looking options; it was hard to choose. The young man recommended the zucchini bread; said it was probably the most popular thing they offered. I ended up buying myself a lemon blackberry scone to have with my coffee plus a fat slice of zucchini bread and an apple scone to take home. Sips has a covered patio out front and another patio on the side. They don't really have indoor seating although the covered patio out front could be enclosed in the winter for a seating area. I sat outside and enjoyed the morning sun with my scone and my coffee. The coffee was delicious and the scone was wonderful. I don't get out this way all that often, but when I do, I'm going to stop at Sips again. They have good stuff. read more

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If I could give 100 stars I would ! I LOVE SIPS !! The service is always wonderful and they never fail to make a good coffee . Every single time I come here my drink is always amazing no matter what I order. I love their seasonal drink menus that they come up with and the names are hilarious plus it kind of gives me the chance to get out of my regular coffee order and try something new . I always recommend this place over and local shop in Athens because they are so consistently good and consistently kind read more

Sips Espresso - Iced Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Athens, Georgia

I love Sips. Its fresh coat of pink paint is incredibly cute, and they make great mochas. Going there is slightly weather-dependent because they only have outdoor seating. The baristas know what they're doing, which isn't always the case. read more

Favorite cafe location is good, drinks are always delicious, staff is kind Highly recommend hanging out here or studying read more

Sips Espresso - Cafes Near Me - Athens, Georgia

Loved this place! I got a matcha latte and it was delicious, and all of the staff was very friendly as well. Very cute outdoor seating area so definitely a good place to hang out with friends or get some work done read more

I think Sips is awesome. When I go there I always get an everything bagel with cream cheese (along with something on the menu that is coffee related). Their bagels are awesome. Very fresh tasting and good quality for the money. I have had a couple of different coffee drinks from here and enjoyed both of them. I will say, I tried one of their smoothies and was not a fan. It tasted very pre-packaged and sugary. After that I decided to stick with coffee and bagels from here. Service is always fairly quick. Friendly staff and I love the walk up window to order. read more

Sips Espresso - Cafes Near Me - Athens, Georgia

I. Love. Sips. The coffee is so good. I just got an oat milk cortado for the first time from sips and it was perfect. The employees are so nice. I always have a good experience when I get a coffee from here. The scones are really good too. I usually get strawberry rhubarb with matcha icing but they are all pretty dang good. The muffins are really good and the pistachio baklava if they have it. Such a cute cozy atmosphere and nice patio. Also they have many WiFi connections so you don't have to worry about being laggy if you come to do home work or regular work using the WiFi. The passwords for the WiFi are funny. read more

Stop here weekly. They seem to have a knack for hiring great staff. Sips also stocks a lot of options for your friends that don't love coffee or need to avoid caffeine. Essentially: great neighborhood spot to go to before a walk. Definitely good for a first date. read more

PET friendly I observed the staff not washing their hands after putting dogs treats in a dog mouth. Great place to hangout and enjoy coffee. The owners. Amazing couple. Not sure if they are aware. read more

Cute local coffee shop. They often don't have enough staff (maybe 1, sometimes 2 employees), so there is sometimes a bit of a wait if the person in front of you got a fancy drink. The blended drinks are made from a pre-made mix, so if you want them less sweetened, you don't have that option. But if you don't mind that or just want a good cup of coffee, then this is a great stop. The location is great: right in the heart of Normaltown. I can usually find parking right next to the building. The best part about Sips is the outdoor/porch area. It's the perfect spot to meet a friend and enjoy the sounds of town or just relax with a good book. It's the next best place to your own cozy front porch. read more

This is my new favorite coffee shop in Athens! I have been to SIPS three times within the past week. It's a perfect study space for students, if you want something off campus. There is seating inside, on the patio, and outside. They have a large selection of espresso drinks. They also serve local coffee i.e. 1000 faces and jittery joe's. I stan for the 20oz size, because who doesn't want that much coffee? I have tried the charcoal mocha and it was delicious. The baked goods are also amazing. I have only had the chocolate chip cookie, which is giant, and it was so good. I would highly recommend! read more

Sips Espresso - Cafes Near Me - Athens, Georgia

They serve Jittery Joe's and 1,000 Faces. They know what they are doing! Sips is best! read more

In Athens for work and I love this little coffee shop! Friendly workers and the coffee is really good

Super friendly service, always remember my order great selection of coffee from local roasters, and a convenient patio area to sit outdoors during Covid restrictions. read more

The honey lavender latte is out of this world! Not too sweet and the lavender flavor is perfectly subtle. Highly recommend.

I go every so often for an iced lavender latte and a donut, always delicious and the staff is super friendly! Amazing little cafe for a quick bite or "sip" :) read more

Best coffee shop in Athens. They made me an awesome turmeric latte from scratch because I didn't want any sugar!! It was a perfect treat after my run!! They are the best!!! read more

This is a cute little coffeehouse. Lots of people studying on laptops and a big outdoor area.

I love this place, they have the best lattes!!! The people who work there and very nice and it's a great study spot. I go back regularly.

Sips has become my ritual for stopping by to get a coffee on my way out of town. The service is great and friendly. It's also a nice place to meet people and when I'm in a writing mood, I like to go there and drink coffee. read more

Cute small coffee shop. Stopped by for some food at Agua Linda and I always have to have some coffee so we stopped by here which was perfect. The guy behind the counter was super outgoing with us. I forgot to ask for soy milk with my drink and offered if I wanted him to change my drink (not a huge fan of wasting food/drinks). Dirty chai was amazing. read more

My new favorite place to get coffee in Athens. I used to be a frequent visitor at another well known Athens coffeeshop until they stopped roasting their own beans. Sips typically has 1000 Faces on drip, and anyone that brew some 1000 Faces is cool in my book. I've come here quite often to get some Dissertation writing done on nice spring days out on the patio. Also, I've seen very few undergrads here. I don't have anything against undergrads, I was one once, but when they swarm a place, it gets too busy. I have never had a problem getting a seat here out on the patio. The employees I have met here have been great and helpful. If its warm out, try getting an iced coffee in a Mason Jar. Good stuff. Keep up the good work Sips. read more

My friend who lives in Athens raved about this place so as I visited her today I made a point to stop here before getting back on the road back to Atlanta. I will say, it is very quaint and is a nice local cafe that I would probably be a regular at if I lived in the neighborhood. I had a decaf cappuccino and was happy with it. Service was lukewarm though. The guy at the register didn't crack a smile and I just didn't feel the love. But nice adorable space and the drink that he made was good, so giving it a four. I'll probably go back the next time I'm in the area. read more

First time coming here had a taste for a piña colada and I found a great little place. From the man working the front and taking orders to the drink itself. It was great and I will be back!! read more

No one likes Sips. No one. It's a beautiful place, and nice to meet up at on like, first Dates but.... I don't like the coffee. I don't like the Baristas. They don't have doughnuts. The Baristas are rude. You can tell they're not genuine or friendly. There's an.... Oppressive and uneasy feeling when ur there. I don't like going inside. I don't like being there. read more

small area inside and cute half indoor/half outdoor patio; great for quiet studying, relaxed vibe and good prices. would not recommend for a large group or for conversations- at least for finals week, not one person was talking. great drinks for any type of coffee drinker with attention to keeping the customers happy. will be back soon. read more

Sips Espresso - Iced medium caramelo. highly recommend, not too sweet. - Cafes Near Me - Athens, Georgia

Cool spot, pleasant employees. You have pizza by the slice via Automatic pizza across the street, Mexican eats via Aqua Linda on the left, and liquor via J's bottle shop on the right. It's a great quiet coffee shop to get things done. read more

This is a nice place to have some sort of beverage and relax. It's pretty small so it could get crowded but it usually isn't jam packed. The internet is reliable. And you're right beside a good Mexican restaurant in case you get hungry--pretty good deal. read more

Great locale for me with work. Laid back atmosphere with friendly staff. Small, quaint coffee house :)

This is a cute little coffee house kind of across the street from Athens Regional Hospital, so the area is nice. The parking is good as they have their own lot. The décor is nice, everything is tidy unlike my usual coffee house where I almost have to step over UGA students and their books on the floor, steps... Sips seems to cater to professionals. In the mornings everyone in there is suited w/ ties. The women are dressed professionally and I'm thinking this group is part of the ARMC or possibly UGA staff. It's a wonderful little coffee house though I'm use to being more laid back. I have only been a few times. I don't plan on going back only because SIPS sells Jittery Joe's coffee and if I want that I can just go to either of the Jittery Joe's which are closer to were I live. I am giving SIPS five stars though because I would rate all things about SIPS above all coffee houses in Athens. read more

Chai latte is the best I've ever had! So wholesome

First time at Sips and it was wonderful. Great atmosphere & drinks. The owner took our order and thanked us for coming in. The barista, Erin, was very nice and made our drinks quickly. We will definitely be back when we are in the area! read more

Wonderful little gem, right in the heart of Normaltown. The employees have been friendly and warm (which is a nice change from the usual barista attitudes dished out at most local coffee shops). The drinks are great, and made to order. They carry some delicious locally made goodies (the raspberry chocolate scone is a personal favorite). And the atmosphere is peaceful and inviting. I have to say that Sips is one of my new favorite places to whether it is just to sip something yummy and just chill, or to have a little quiet time to get something done online. Check it out, you will be happy that you did. read more