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    The Nest Cafe

    4.3 (558 reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Black Forest Hot Chocolate
    Samantha S.

    This was a delightful start to my day off work. Stared with a Black Forest hot chocolate at the recommendation of staff which helped with how cold it is out. It was delightful although the chocolate Level could have been upped in my opinion. I love a rich hot chocolate. However, with breakfast the lightness was kind of refreshing. For breakfast I ordered the pancakes with a side of fruit and also ordered a side of eggs and bacon. The eggs were good, but I'd probably order them scrambled light or soft next time. The bacon was perfectly crispy. NOW, the star of the show was the pancakes by far. I got the banana walnut ones. They were buttery and flavorful and delicious even without syrup. It's a great size stack of three and I'd definitely order them again. Overall a great experience and I'll be back!

    California Croissant with waffle fries
    Lara T.

    Have been here before and liked it. Today I brought my mom for lunch. Love how bright and airy the dining is - was a little too chilly to eat outside. I love their croissants - so got a grilled chicken sammich. Mom got the California Chicken sammich on a croissant! Both were very good! I do wish they kept their sodas cool or cold. When you pour a warm Coke over ice it tends to water it down and it becomes flat. But they changed it out for a lemonade, so all was good!

    Pancakes, Side Bacon, Waffle Fries, & Lemonade
    Adreanna W.

    The service was 4/10! We weren't greeted as we entered the establishment! This was our first time in so we didn't know if we had to wait to be seated or if we just seated ourselves. The food overall 9/10! The Chicken Club Wrap was amazing but the scrambled eggs were bland! We loved the idea of The Lolly Waffles!!! The chicken was good as well! The restaurant decor was nice & neat! Dining area could've been a tab bit cleaner!

    What is that? Doesn't even look like a croissant!!!

    I would like to say Thank you Jordan for your quick response and rectifying the situation. I'm glad I spoke up and glad you spoke to your staff. Thank you again for reaching out and I will be back to eating your wonderful delicious food. Thank you

    Risto K.

    I cannot believe this establishment is almost 5-stars. Maybe my experience is a fluke but after paying almost $80 for 3 sandwiches and 3 lattes and leaving hungry - well I am disappointed. I asked server why is my panini sandwich so small and was told it is regular size. My whole party agreed that sandwiches were overpriced for the size. Lettuce was old . Croissants with salmon were good. California panini was a joke. Additionally you don't have servers instead you order at the counter...tables are small and closely next to each other. Hard to have conversation as you are competing with your neighbors... Lastly and most importantly the price didn't seem right to me. I looked at itemized bill and it wasn't adding up. Simply stated numbers on receipt when added don't come up to total. I asked for manager and she stated that their system cannot produce fully itemized bill. Frankly - not sure why their rating is so high ...but for certain I will not set my foot in here.

    Fresh Garden croissant with tater tots
    Ariel C.

    This is a super cute cafe with some tables inside and some outside. You order at the counter and then they bring you your food. All the employees were very friendly and the service was quick despite how busy they were. The menu is pretty vegetarian-friendly which is always a plus. I had the Fresh Garden croissant sandwich, and it was SO good. The croissant was perfect, the eggs tasty, cheese melty, and the veggies were fresh and plentiful. The tater tots were perfectly crisp! They weren't salted, which I loved but my friends added salt to theirs. My friends all ordered meat sandwiches/wraps and enjoyed them. One got a side salad with hers and it was very large and fresh. I had an iced coffee which was good. We tasted a couple of the gelatos after we ate, but were too full to order any!

    Quinton S.

    This downtown Alpharetta breakfast and brunch spot is an absolute gem for a cozy, delicious morning meal. Despite the busy weekend rush, the friendly and professional staff provide surprisingly fast service across both their indoor and outdoor seating areas. Everything is made fresh to order, featuring generous portions of standout dishes like the Nest panini, California croissant, and hearty traditional breakfast plates. The drinks are excellent--especially the rich white mocha and fresh smoothies--and you absolutely cannot skip the fluffy blueberry waffles or the warm, soft beignets. It's a fantastic find with high-quality flavors, and we will definitely be back!

    California Club
    Vivian L.

    The Nest Cafe is a brunch, sandwich place (which I love). Croissant sandwiches, lolly waffles, pancakes, toast and omelets for breakfast, and paninis for lunch, along with wraps and salads. They also serve a bunch of coffee, tea, smoothie, and mimosa options. And gelato!! I just ordered a California panini, and it was pretty solid. Although, it was a little smaller than I imagined for the price ($15). However, it did come with a side! They have indoor and outdoor seating, and a self-serve water and hot sauce station. You order inside and they give you a number to put on the table, so the server will bring your food out to you. The ambiance is that of a classic cafe, with joyous groups chattering, some people working on laptops. A nice place to catch up with a friend, or for a solo date.

    Pumpkin Spice Latte @tiffhuangry
    Tiff H.

    YAY TO THE NEST CAFE | we were running late but wanted a quick brunch bite so we stopped in to Nest Cafe right before closing (IM SO SORRY AGAIN) but they patiently took my order and even though I wasn't expecting much from the menu and my food, I was pleasantly surprised. My eye instantly fell on the lolly waffle (aka waffle sticks) so I ordered that with a side of pasta salad. Weird pairing? Maybe, but don't judge me because that pasta salad hit the spot. I also ordered a hot pumpkin spice latte since we were sitting outside on the patio with the pup (dog friendly!) and the latte art was perfection! Even though it was quick, I definitely will stop in again if I'm looking for a casual brunch in Alpharetta!

    Lolly Waffles with seasonal fruit
    Douglas C.

    A cafe style experience - where you order up front and take your card/number to your seat, and wait to be served. The place is kind of small, but comfortable. People will take tables quickly, so it's best for someone in your party to claim a place to sit while someone else orders. We truly went for the lolly waffles and were pleasantly surprised. You can order them in a variety of flavors, but we went with chocolate chip. They tasted just like Waffle House - which is one of our favorites. Very pleased and worth the trip to try.

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    1 month ago

    Very good food! The service was great, too. Alpharetta is not close to me but this was worth the drive!

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    Food was good quality. However the service was pretty poor. Ladies behind the counter were a bit rude and seemed to not care.

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    3 months ago

    Of course, I recommend it, the service is great, the atmospher is nice. The cappuccino is great too, love this place...

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    3 months ago

    I loved my coffee, the service was quick, the inside was inviting and chill, I'm really happy

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    5 months ago

    It was a nice place but thought it was going to be a more formal restaurant by the reviews. Loved the beignets.

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    9 months ago

    Food was great. Service was friendly, and the decor was lovely. Indoors it can get a little loud, but nice place overall.

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    10 months ago

    Our breakfast was delicious. And my cappuccino was wonderful. Very cute place with lots of outside seating. Would definitely recommend!

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    Is this a good place to stay for extended focused laptop work or studying?

    There are a few places around the cafe to plug in your computer, otherwise you will want to have a full charge. Although there is room to work or study, it is more of a brunch restaurant, so they are looking to flip tables.

    Do you take reservations?

    Nope. You need to find the table. I suggest you to find a table while be on the line to order.

    Do y'all offer bottomless mimosas?

    Hi, thanks for the message! We have various different mimosa flavors at The Nest Cafe. We sell these by the glass or by the bottle, which is about five glasses. Our flavors include classic, pomegranate, lavender, strawberry, raspberry, and our… 

    Do you allow pets?

    Yes, our patio is pet-friendly! However, they are not allowed to be within the restaurant unless they are a commercial service animal. Thank you.

    Are you following social distancing rules and limiting the number of people in your Cafe at a time?

    Hi! Thanks for your message. All staff interacting with patrons are required to wear masks and we have blocked a 6ft distance from customers in line to our registers. We have tables spaced throughout the cafe as well as outdoor seating available. It… 

    What is the wait for Sunday?

    Hi, It is always first come first serve at The Nest. We generally have food and drinks out in under 7 minutes. Sunday is our busiest day of the week. We still get orders out… 

    What types of gluten free items do you offer?

    We have a gluten free wrap that is really good with any of our paninis (especially the California) or breakfast sandwiches! We also offer a "build your own omelet", fresh smoothies, and salads. The tater tots and waffle fries are gluten free as well!

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    Shibam Coffee - Iced latte

    Shibam Coffee

    4.3(66 reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    Amazing! I came here…read moreto meet with some friends and this is the best cafe in the area I've been to. Food and drinks were amazing. Last time I had the Honeycomb Bread and Pistachio Latte which are popular, on my return I had the Shibam Latte and Sabaya. Not a single complaint on everything, the pistachio latte was very soft and easy to drink too quick, the Shibam was a pleasant mix of spices and coffee, the honeycomb bread was almost like having a sweet bagel with tasty honey cream cheese, and the Sabaya was like a super flaky croissant that pleasantly mixes with the lattes. Service was amazing. Muneeb helped us pick something that matched our tastes and was very happy to have us. Atmosphere is just as fantastic as the food. This place is very well decorated and clean, with ambient lighting to add to the calm tone. I enjoyed talking to the people here for the "Smash Brothers" tournament going on during my visit. Overall A+. Will return soon!

    A great Yemeni coffee, from the birthplace of coffee. They…read morehave Yemeni, Saudi, Turkey coffee with many savory items and pastries including Ras Malai(Indian) cake. Their honeycomb is heavenly. They have coffee and teas as well. Some of thier coffees are made with coffee nut husks. Nice looking interiors, very bright and feels very posh. Its cafe style where you place, wait and pick your order.

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    Shibam Coffee - Dubai chocolate bar! The pistachio filling is AMAZING !

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    Dubai chocolate bar! The pistachio filling is AMAZING !

    Valor Coffee - Dream a Little Dreamsicle of Me @tiffhuangry

    Valor Coffee

    4.8(292 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Exploring cafes is totally my thing and we found a great one in Alpharetta! We loved everything…read moreabout this cafe. The interior was adorable but what impressed us the most was their approach to coffee. We had no idea there were so many different ways to process coffee beans so we ended up looking them up while enjoying our drinks. Once we learned more about them, we were so intrigued that we actually ordered some coffee online afterward! It was easy to see why this cafe is so popular. The line kept getting longer and longer the entire time we were there. It's a fairly small cafe so seating was pretty limited as well. I ordered the Latte with Caramel Cardamom and it was delicious! My husband got the Coffee Shot of Chamomile Pink Bourbon from their "Coffee Nerd Drinks" menu. He was especially interested in it because of the brewing method. I'm usually not a black coffee drinker but I tried a sip and was surprised by how much I liked it. There were still so many drinks we wanted to try but since this was only a weekend trip, we didn't have enough time. We'll definitely be visiting again the next time we're in the area!

    I rarely get up to Alpharetta and when I was I had to know if they played lived up to the hype. It…read morecertainly does! I usually get a vanilla latte as my litmus test but I just had to try the girls breakfast. Which was fabulous. The cinny cold foam was A+. Also the baristas were very friendly! I'm only sad that I probably won't be up in the area for a long time but if I do come up there I will def be shopping by again.

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    Valor Coffee - Delicious tasting Chai Tea Latte like no other!! Absolutely best I've ever had!!

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    Delicious tasting Chai Tea Latte like no other!! Absolutely best I've ever had!!

    Warm Waves Coffee House - Cortado

    Warm Waves Coffee House

    4.4(109 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    It's a cute spot for coffee. Nice to come here with friends. Great coffee. Drip coffee is also…read moredelicious. Servers are wonderful and they have a cute display of miniature animals on their espresso machines. The porch gives a very nice southern vibe.

    Warm Waves lives up to its name. You can't help but feel transformed as if you're near the beach…read morewith its bright interior and friendly staff behind the counter. Their regular coffee is good (out of an extensive drink menu including seasonal specials) and they have a decent breakfast menu. I like the variety of seating in this coffeehouse. There's the main room with lots of tables, high-tops, and couch. I definitely appreciate that there's signage on some tables to mind your time of 2 hours if you're working there. There's also a separate sunny porch area that is much quieter than the main room. When the noise level inside got a little loud with music and typical coffeehouse chatter, I moved outside. You'll find plenty of outdoor seating. I just wish there was a little more shade. I came here to meet with friends on a Fri morning. Thankfully parking wasn't too much of an issue but I can see the small private lot being a challenge for large groups. I'm definitely a fan of the pretzel roll I ordered - contrary to its name, it looks like a nothing like a roll but more like a savory flattened croissant which had some slight amount of protein (can't remember if it was chicken or ham) inside. The coffee was good - I try not to be swayed by the beautiful trendy drinks most coffeehouses are serving. I'd certainly come back to this cafe if I were in the area.

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    Dotori Bakery & Cafe - Vanilla donut

    Dotori Bakery & Cafe

    4.5(51 reviews)
    7.1 mi

    Quaint and bright cafe with lots of yummy food options. Service was friendly and I like that they…read morehave a self serve type system set up (same as sweet hut). I had a cheese danish and an iced coffee with cheese cream. The danish was incredible. I wish the cheese cream was more flavorful (thats is what I prefer) and, the coffee was standard strength and nothing extraordinary (I am Brazilian so I am spoiled when it comes to coffee). I am very happy they opened a location near my parent's home! I love Soon cakes and it will be lovely to try out what they have to offer when I am in the area.

    It's a nice place though on the smaller side, something similar to maybe a grab and go bubble tea…read moreplace, but it's clean. Not too busy, and usually you'll be able to grab a table to get some work done or chill. Drinks, cold sandwiches, and pastries... The selection is pretty good, some standard Asian bakery items, some seasonal menu items, though all yummy. Like most bakery cafes, it's worth buying more baked goods for later for sure though the cream donuts won't last super long. They soak in the oil used to make them, so eat it as fresh as possible. The sandwiches are really filling, so they're also a good pick. It does have a hint of sweetness, and I've tried 3, but I don't mind it.

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    Dotori Bakery & Cafe - All drinks were really good! Must try signature coffee!  If you are not a coffee drinker, try their blueberry or strawberry latte!

    All drinks were really good! Must try signature coffee! If you are not a coffee drinker, try their blueberry or strawberry latte!

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