What a elegantly beautiful cafe! Details and touches from the bubble chairs, black & gold decor,…read moreand overall clean atmosphere, this is a peaceful place to get some work done or meet with someone for conversation and tea. Classes haven't started at UGA, so there's plenty of street parking, including a 15 minute spot right in front of Baladi's. There's also a garage adjacent to the shop. Located super conveniently next to a Hilton Suites and several apartment building, I imagine this place will be busy in a few weeks! We were greeted with a smile immediately upon entering, and the cashier was super helpful in getting all our orders. We were able to adjust the sweetness of the drinks, and no one balked or made a big deal about any special requests. LOVE having so many non-dairy choices for lattes, teas, and refreshers. The pastries look rich and probably taste amazing. Alas, it's not what we wanted today. The ice teas are served in a plastic "can" with a pop top. My strawberry matcha was made with a syrup (v. purée), but it was delicious! The matcha wasn't too overpowering but I could definitely taste it! I got mine with coconut milk. Yum! Blue lavender tea was artfully made. And the mango smoothie my son ordered was inhaled quickly. Can't wait to visit more often!

As someone who tries coffee shops everywhere I go, I can confidently say that Baladi serves one of…read morethe best coffees I've ever had. I ordered the Baladi Vanilla Date Oat Milk Latte with whole milk instead and added cold foam, and it was absolutely incredible. The flavor was perfect. It was sweet, creamy, and unique without being overpowering. The employee who helped me was incredibly kind and patient, making the experience even better. The shop itself is beautiful, with a trendy and aesthetic atmosphere that's perfect for studying, getting work done, or catching up with friends. While I didn't get a chance to try any of their sweet treats, especially the Dubai-inspired desserts, everything in the display case looked fresh, authentic, and delicious. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu. If you're near downtown Athens and looking for a coffee shop that's a little different from the usual chain spots, Baladi is absolutely worth a visit!

The food was good. I got the chicken Caesar wrap. It's a good option for Athens but i definitely…read moreknow there are better out in the world. It's not chopped on the inside and skimpy on lettuce. No croutons in it either. Overall, food was good but the workers were so odd. I stood at the counter and three workers were standing back there but not taking the initiative to take my order. They were being so awkward too. It was so odd and something I've never really experienced lol. Probably won't be back due to unhelpful staff.

I will never buy anything from this cafe again (they claim to be a kitchen store but seem to have…read moreabandoned that purpose long ago). I went in to buy an electric kettle. The one I was seeking was too heavy for me, but I wanted to buy local so I chose a different, more expensive one. The only color they had in store was baby blue, so I agreed to buy a red one from their warehouse, paying upfront. When I picked it up the salesperson (same one who sold it to me), handed me a shopping bag and sent me on my way. I trusted them and didn't look in the bag. Thirty minutes later, a $267 tea kettle is rattling around my trunk. No box, no paperwork, nothing. The salesperson handed me the bag without saying anything!! Any reputable business would let you know the situation, perhaps offer a discount, and give you a choice about whether you still wanted the item. I returned the item and will never be back again. When this business goes down, they will only have their own questionable business practices and poor customer service to blame. (btw, their breakfasts are super oily and disgusting)

I sat on one of the outdoor chairs Sunday afternoon and hit the ground . As the chair was broken …read more I made them aware by handing them the chair . As I returned to my wife I noticed the chair she was sitting in the leg was bent. Attention should be paid to the outdoor furniture as well as ensuring it is rated properly for its use .

The great flavors and the customer service are top tier. My husband and I love this ice cream shop…read more It's a Sunday day date favorite.

Alumni Cookie Dough was the perfect way to end graduation day--with a sweet celebration! The…read moreatmosphere is fun, and the staff is always incredibly kind, especially when it comes to letting you sample different flavors (which is half the fun). Pro tip: try the new flavors. I did today and completely switched up my usual order. What's normally two scoops of my go-to turned into a new favorite...Churro-licious. Service was quick and friendly, which is always appreciated when you're coming in with a group. Great treats, great people, and a great way to celebrate a big milestone. We'll definitely be back!

My husband and I happened to be In the area and the words "edible cookie dough" immediately caught…read moremy attention! Upon entering you are not only greeted by the nicest staff but the most fun Georgia bulldog photo opps and decor! You can get cookie dough by itself, with ice cream, or with cookie dough sandwiches! Lots and tons of options for you to choose from. I need up getting a double scoop of cookie dough and got chocolate chip and cookies and cream. I didn't realize how big the scoops were gonna be!!! But it was delicious! It was so yummy and I'm glad I got to experience the joy of eating cookie dough without getting sick! What a fun little treat shop!

I just joined a gym around the counter so I was stoked to remember this tea shop was here! It's…read morevery clean, the employees were knowledgeable and processed orders quickly! I tried a tea on the summer menu and was super happy! They'll see me again and again over the next lil while!

This was my second time in, and the Peanut Butter Cup shake did not disappoint -- so good! The…read morestaff is super friendly, and the place has a really chill vibe. My only complaint is I wish they had size options. I'd definitely go for a bigger one if they offered it. Still, I'll be back for sure!

This little ice cream joint is conveniently in between two of the restaurants my family and I were…read moreeating at tonight. With a name like Swirlee's, of course we had to come in and grab a sweet treat. This ice cream shop is really cute! I love the decor. Two gals were working tonight. They both greeted us. They patiently waited for us to decide what we wanted while we checked out what was in the ice cream cases and the toppings they had. They have a bunch of fun toppings and syrups available. Most of them were candy and dry toppings like cereal or cookies. Everything looked good! There was lots of options of Hershey's ice cream. I have heard of Hershey's selling ice cream but never had the opportunity to have it till today. With as many options as they had, I got a small scoop of rush hour. My husband got a large cookies and cream shake. My scoop was the perfect size. Enough for a little treat after a big dinner. Rush hour was a coffee ice cream with chocolate chips in it. There was also a third item to the ice cream but I can't remember. The ice cream was creamy and sweet. It had a great coffee taste to it and it wasn't overwhelming my husband's cookies and cream shake is great! It was topped with whipped cream and an oreo. It was thick and creamy! My husband finished every bit of that shake! The girls did a great job whipping it up. It was nice coming into this ice cream joint after dinner. I wish I would have asked about the toppings they had available. I didn't want to assume that we can just add them to our ice cream. Back home, toppings and ice cream are all weighed per oz. But there wasn't a sign or scale by the toppings so I just left my ice cream the way it was. The two gals working tonight were sweet. The joint is really cute. Hopefully i can make it back for one more scoop before we travel back home.

Kid oriented, phenomenal flavors. Very impressed. Friendly service provided, come support small…read morebusiness !Oreo cheesecake 10/10

visited this nutrition shop before one of my workouts and I absolutely loved the flavor that I got!…read moreIf you are into loaded tease, this is a must try. They also have other various nutritional drinks, such as protein shakes as well, which I would love to try next. This location is any parking lot that has plenty of parking so that is not an issue. And it is right next to what seems like more of a smaller gym. I received quick and easy service from the staff who were also very kind! So overall service was great as well as the drink that I purchased !

Michael and Faith are top notch. Drinks are made to perfection. They go out of their way to make…read moreevery customer feel welcome. 3 months using shake as meal replacement has helped me trip 16 additional pounds. i stick to routine Dutch Chocolate and Polar Ice Tea but selections are numerous and have anything you want to add.

Charming, efficient staff. Food is solid, although I wish there were more vegetable sides to…read morebalance out the heavy entrées, such as roasted summer squash and sweet potatoes, calabacitas, elote, cucumber salad, esquites fritters, etc. I recommend the cantarito cocktail.

It's a small local grocery and they a lot of awesome foods. The prices are super affordable and…read morethey always have fresh produce, there is even section of the store where you can get fresh baked conches and other traditional deserts. They cashiers are really nice and helpful. Definitely check this place out!