The roasters writing the coffee scene in Atlanta. who they are, where they source from, and where to drink the result.

Roasters worth knowing

Portrait Coffee ★ 4.8

Coffee roaster$$west-endDaily 07:30-17:00Public cafe

Portrait Coffee in West End, Atlanta opened its flagship cafe and roastery in 2023 as a Black-owned third-wave roaster sourcing directly from farmers.

Tip: Whole bean retail on the cafe counter. The Westside Beltline trail runs past the front door; subscription ships nationally.

Sources from: Ethiopia, Colombia, Kenya, Rwanda

How they serve: Espresso, Pourover, Whole bean retail, Subscription

1065 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310

Spiller Park Coffee ★ 4.6

Coffee roaster$$old-fourth-wardDaily 07:00-19:00 (Ponce City Market)Public cafe

Spiller Park Coffee in Atlanta roasts its own beans since 2016 from a partnership including chef Hugh Acheson. The honey latte is the cult menu item.

Tip: Counter ordering at PCM and Toco Hills. Roasted beans sold for retail; the Burundi single-origin runs strongest in summer.

Sources from: Ethiopia, Burundi, Kenya, Colombia

How they serve: Espresso, Pourover, Whole bean retail

675 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308

Brash Coffee Roasters ★ 4.7

Coffee roaster$$buckheadDaily 07:00-17:00Public cafe

Brash Coffee in Atlanta roasts in-house since 2018 with a tight single-origin menu. Open daily 07:00-17:00. At 3275 Peachtree Rd NE Suite C5.

Tip: Whole bean retail at both cafes. The flat white is the most precise in the city. Roasted weekly on Tuesdays.

Sources from: Ethiopia, Colombia, Guatemala

How they serve: Espresso, Pourover, Whole bean retail

3275 Peachtree Rd NE Suite C5, Atlanta, GA 30305

East Pole Coffee Co ★ 4.5

Coffee roaster$$morningsideMon-Fri 07:00-17:00, Sat-Sun 08:00-16:00Public cafe

East Pole Coffee in Morningside, Atlanta has roasted single-origin and blends since 2017. The roastery sits behind the cafe; the cortado is the cult order.

Tip: Subscription ships nationally. Roastery visible from the cafe; tours by appointment. Tight single-origin rotation.

Sources from: Ethiopia, Honduras, Peru

How they serve: Espresso, Pourover, Whole bean retail, Subscription

1675 Cumberland Ct NE Suite C, Atlanta, GA 30309

Batdorf and Bronson, Dancing Goats Coffee Bar ★ 4.1

Coffee roaster$$old-fourth-wardDaily 07:00-19:00Public cafe

Batdorf and Bronson roasts in Olympia, Washington and runs the Dancing Goats Coffee Bar in Atlanta, opening in 2007. Located in Old Fourth Ward.

Tip: Whole bean retail. The Dancing Goats house blend has been on the menu since 1995; cleanest medium-roast in the rotation.

Sources from: Colombia, Ethiopia, Sumatra

How they serve: Espresso, Pourover, Whole bean retail, Subscription

650 North Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
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