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    The Gallery Espresso

    3.9 (576 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea, Bagels, Salad
    Closed 7:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Manish C.

    The Gallery Expresso is ideally located just off Chippewa Square in Savannah. Their outdoor patio tables boast views of the Oglethorpe monument in the square, but the interior of this coffee shop is the real treat since there's all kinds of paintings, decoration, globes, and knickknacks throughout (I wish they had more coffee shops like this with some personality back home). I went with a mochaccino and pecan coffee crumb cake that caught my eye. I would rate both a 3.5/5, as the drink was decent, but nothing out of the ordinary about it, and a little too sweet. I love food items with pecans when I travel south, so was expecting something deliciously unique with the crumb cake, but felt it was just a bit above average in taste. Service was friendly enough from the baristas, but they also had a tired look on their faces after the morning rush. While the location and ambiance are amazing, I was a bit alarmed that none of the food or drink items had prices anywhere on the posted menus. I am a firm believer that you have to post prices so customers can make an informed purchase decision based on the price rather than just go along with whatever is run up on the register come payment time. The total was a bit north of $12 for both items, so not overly expensive. While I'd probably check out a different coffee place in Savannah next time, The Gallery Expresso is still a solid option for those visiting the Chippewa Square area scoping out where Forrest Gump was waiting for his bus.

    Hibiscus Tea
    Che F.

    I wish I could take this cafe back home with me. The vibes are so cozy and as a tea enthusiast I loved there were so my teas to chose from and the generous amount of tea that comes in a unique diffuser. I first went on a busy Saturday morning and returned on a quieter weekday morning with my laptop and got to experience working from a sunny window seat with the music on at a comfortable volume. My only suggestion would be to deep clean or switch out the fabric chairs for more leather ones. Great selection of teas, coffee and baked goods.

    Daily Sandwich (fried eggplant)
    Jenny R.

    Great sandwiches to enjoy while sitting in the square! The oldest coffee shop in Savannah, but we were there for a bite to eat. The chicken salad and daily special, which was a fried eggplant with greens, roasted pepper and balsamic dressing, were delicious. Inside it's an eclectic vibe with couches and dim lighting.

    Just happened to stop in here and love it! I got a chai latte & pumpkin spice latte & chocolate cookie. Their desserts are massive! Love the atmosphere & staff is nice too!

    Sarah M.

    This was an interesting stop. We stopped in for coffee and a quick bite. We jumped in the long line and waited and waited. While waiting, I noticed how chaotic the restaurant was. Maybe some would call this charm but it felt dirty to me. Furiture was very "worn" (as you can see in the picture under our plate) There were two young ladies working behind the counter who didn't seem to have any hustle. From the line to the counter it was about a 18 minute wait. (I think there were about 6 people in front of me) Upon ordering it was another 5 minutes or so. We ordered iced coffees and a scone. I thought the pice was very reasonable. The coffee and the scone were both acceptable. The biggest thing that turned me off was while waiting for our coffees to be made, the girls behind the counter, and a man in the prep kitchen area were discussing recent illnesses that they had. They were talking loud enough that we could clearly hear them, and they were discussing who was sick in their household and what was wrong with them. It was such a turn off for me because they were handling my food and talking about being ill at the same time. It really turned me off.

    Lauren M.

    Adorable little spot. Funky inside and very popular it seemed. Staff was happy to help with deciding what to get and flavors as a first time visitor. Got an iced chai and it was amazing. My friend got an iced coffee and she thought it was ok it was a bit dark and she wished she got the chai like I did. Not badly priced it was approximately $6 for an oat milk chai. Some other places in the area had a huge up charge for oat milk but I thought they had a better value and quality in comparison to other places we tried on vacation!

    Michael S.

    Gallery Espresso is a fun and funky coffee shop located just off Chippewa Square in Savannah's historic district. As the name suggests, the shop has an interesting variety of art and art objects on sale throughout. They also serve wine, pastries, and light fare. My companion and I enjoyed iced coffees which were quite delicious. The pastries in offer also looked very tempting, though we did not try them. The atmosphere is excellent and service was good. The interior is a fun mish-mash of styles and furniture, and a comfortable (and deceptively large!) space. Outdoor seating is also available which was quite pleasant even on humid summer morning. This is an excellent spot a little removed from hustle and bustle of River Street, Broughton Street, and City Market. It is a great local alternative to the ubiquitous large coffee chains (and hotel coffee, if you're visiting). Definitely worth a stop whike you are in Savannah.

    Michelle M.

    We stumbled upon this spot when we took a detour through the park away from the rush of the main streets. It has lots of funky unique art and furniture, yummy food and sweets, and great coffee. Loved sitting here and enjoying the quirky charm

    Great location
    Ryan C.

    Amazing location with great scenery and excellent coffee. The flavor of the day was Hawaiian Hazelnut, and for a drip coffee the flavor was out of this world. We stopped by while in town, and this place offers a great location to stop by and relax or work. You won't be sorry you did.

    Gretel Y.

    Stopped at The Gallery Espresso while on a hop on-hop off tour. It's located in a notable historic building at the south end of the popular Chippewa Square. The building is circa 1859 and has a long history of commercial versatility. The space is charming, cozy, and eclectic. There's plenty of seating indoor and out. When we arrived on a Thursday afternoon, most of the tables inside were occupied mostly with people working and/or studying. However, we found an open table outside. The staff was friendly and helpful. I'm a creature of habit, so I ordered my go-to, honey cinnamon oat milk latte. Since it was a warm day, I opted for iced. Hubs ordered an iced coffee and we split a dulce de leche bar. The coffee was solid and smooth. We really enjoyed our drinks. The dulce de leche bar was also good and not too sweet, but felt like something was missing. Great spot for a quick stop! Seems to fill up quickly so arrive early to secure a spot if you're looking to stay and work or study.

    Bathroom. I walked in and said "Holy smokes"

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    Lattes were awful...tasted no flavor and espresso was simply not good. Chocolate chip scone was delicious!

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    Great coffee. Great service. A great place to spend and afternoon to relax or get some work done.

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    Best coffee pastries and atmosphere in Savannah. Go here daily always something to look forward to. Great location.

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    Terrible latte and cappuccino. Almost undrinkable. However the brownie was good. Atmosphere was nice.

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    Love the coffee, deserts and service! Chill atmosphere! My 15yo daughter loved it also. Not your typical chain coffee joint!

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