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    Cafe I AM

    4.5 (95 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Dogs allowed
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    Outdoor seating

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    Breakfast Plate
    Shantal H.

    Cafe I AM is the cutest restaurant/event space that I have been to in quite some time. Located in a quaint-looking house in Sandy Springs, the ambiance at Cafe I AM certainly makes you feel at home. The owners are South African/Portuguese, and their hospitality shines through the moment you walk through the doors. I have several South African friends, and I immediately smiled when I saw the cultural nods to their country throughout the space. During this visit, my husband and I kept it simple by ordering basic breakfast foods: I ordered the breakfast plate that consisted of two eggs over-medium, tomatoes, avocado, bacon and a slice of buttered toast. My husband ordered a pressed panini and a coffee. My husband loved his panini. In truth, my food was just OK. I was hoping there would be more local spices or ingredients used to jazz up the dish. It was very healthy and fresh, but almost too plain for what I was expecting! I do want to come back and try something that's more traditional to South African cuisine.

    Erica E.

    What a fantastic find! My amazing Yelp teammate, OTP CM Alexa and I finally had an opportunity to schedule a long-awaited coworking session after we both became moms in recent months. Living on opposite sides of the perimeter, we always try to check out a new place in our neck of the woods. Well, I planned for us to go somewhere downtown but it will still a bit out of the way and then I stumbled upon Cafe I Am. Neither of us live in Sandy Springs but I figured it could work. Spoiler alert: It did and better than ever expected. When I pulled up to Cafe I AM, I almost thought that I was in the wrong spot. The exterior presents as a beautiful classic home in a residential neighborhood, but has a banner flying which made it stand out. I drove down a little driveway down into a parking lot that fit about a dozen or so cars. So secluded and neighboring a bunch of trees and a quiet plaza next door. I would have never found this place if not for Yelp! The place is gorgeous inside! Draped in various shades of whites and creams, this is what I imagine the coffee shop in heaven to look like, lol. There were about 6 tables inside and 2 big booths, as well as great seating options outside on the terrace. It was quiet aside from the fantastic playlist that was on in the background. Seriously a fantastic vibe, especially for working remotely. I'm so sad that I didn't get the name of the gentleman who greeted and assisted me when I first sat. He told me he was a therapist and he was so welcoming and kind! We talked about college connections and more about the cafe, I was so wrapped up in chatting ( and just having new mom brain), I neglected to get his name but he's all over their social media and I see why. He's a gem!! When Alexa arrived, we were also helped by a woman who is the manager - another gem. She was so patient, so kind, they both moved with such ease and knew so much, I thought they were the owners! They just genuinely seemed to be loving the day and invested in the cafe. It shows! I started with a pumpkin spice latte which was delivered to me with a heart design - too cute! The latte was deliciousssss. There were so many yummy options on the menu, it was difficult to choose what I wanted. Later on, I decided to order a Nut-A-Latte and the avocado toast + salmon and bacon on the side. The Nut-A-Latte was really a looker. Unfortunately the coffee wasn't sweet enough for me. With the nutella in the mix, I was sure I wouldn't need extra sweetener (I don't even love super super sweet drinks) but, idk what happened! I don't blame the team at all, it looked perfectly prepared, I think it was just my tastebuds. But the avocado toast? Wow! They didn't have ahi tuna that day or I would have opted for that one, but I'm glad I went with the avocado toast. What an absolutely beautiful presentation! It was so delicious, the bacon was perfect and the salmon was a nice addition to the toast. Delicious. Not only do you have this gorgeous cafe at this location, but they also have a hair salon! We got to meet the head stylist and hear of some of the stars she has glammed up and, wow. What a place to be. If you haven't been to Cafe I AM already - take this as a sign!

    nieko h.

    My girlfriend and I had a great welcome at Cafe I Am. We both ordered the Chicken Salad Panini, which came with a side of chips, and finished with a slice of cheesecake. Everything was delicious, the service was much appreciated, and the scenery was lovely.

    Light interior, plenty of seating, quiet with great ambiance
    Jamie G.

    Stopped in for a coffee and WOW so glad we stumbled upon this gym. Owner is Portuguese and South African if I'm not mistaken? Either way, vibes are immaculate and food/drinks even better. Ordered 2 cappuccinos (good list of milk options & alternatives) and a slice of French Vanilla Almond cake. All of the baked goods are made fresh Daily and trust me you cannot skip them! Grabbed a second slice of the cake to go because it was THAT GOOD. Unassuming from the area and the appearance outside but someone has poured a lot of love and creativity into this Gem!

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    Nish K.

    Can't believe I've not heard of this place. It's a pretty cool South African cafe. Amazing vibes, indoor and outdoor seating, friendly staff and amazing food, bakery items and coffees. We were in the neighborhood and wanted to grab some coffee. This location showed up in Yelp and we decided to try it. Parking was easy and the staff greeted us right away. There was a cricket match going on so we decided to join a few others to watch the match till the end. We got their speciality coffee - which was the bomb! Can't remember all the ingredients but definitely a must have! We also got the breakfast panini, caprese panini and a cappuccino plus a lemon bar on the way out. What a fantastic cafe, off the beaten path, and a must try for anyone in the area!!

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    Bonita J.

    I had a fun time here at the Yelp event! They ran out of the tomato soup but I'm glad they an avocado toast as a vegan option. The matcha latte was soooo good too! I ordered a simple salad to go and enjoyed it at home. The outside seatig was a bit dirty an d there happened to be a lot of wasps, but it was still pretty cute. Thanks for having me me :)

    Creeme bruele ice coffee
    Ines N.

    What an excellent service and food they have. We came there , they prepared for closing. But they let us ordered and gave us at least one hour to enjoy the coffee and cakes. The vibe was so nice, cozy with most white interior. They have some nice instragramable place for take pictures. Will come again!

    Hummus...with onions
    Rohit R.

    For a first timer it is a bit confusing as it is appears to be a repurposed house, but otherwise the ambience is very welcoming. I was visiting for a quick cup of coffee. Settled on tea. Some amazing cbd infused varieties. I don't remember the ones I had, but the tea was very refreshing and served in a kettle. Actually one tea can be sufficient for 2 people. Tried their hummus, was good. Very prompt and efficient service. Solid 4, will revisit and try more stuff and possibly update the rating

    2 Item minimum listed, no minimum price listed.

    This review is not necessarily about Cafe I am, but rather about some underhanded practices. We purchased tickets to see Jerry Farber, a great comedian who we have seen before. Tickets were $25 each plus taxes and fees, that was fine. Ticket stated 2 item minimum. We arrived at Cafe I Am and were told we had to spend a minimum of $25/person. Since there were 3 of us, we expected it to be $75. we each ordered a drink to start and two appetizers to share. Later my husband ordered another drink and a dessert to share. (more than the $75 minimum for the table). My husband asked for his tab to be closed out and to get his receipt. He was shown the final amount of $135 - he asked for a breakdown and the staff member started voiding charges and adding new things. He explained that 2 guests hadn't met their minimum and so he added the difference. They put all the food on one guest's tab and added the difference needed to make up $25 on each of the other guests. Three people had 4 drinks and 3 food items! This is not legitimate and I advise anyone going to an 'extra' event here to ask to see their bill.

    Breakfast Panini
    Erin S.

    We had a party of 3 for brunch at 11:15 am on Monday, 4/24/23. We made a reservation on Seated, an app where you earn money back on meals at certain restaurants (use my code erin2109 and we both get $10!), so we got a percentage back! Our waiter was super friendly and sweet. The restaurant is airy and bright. They have a lovely outdoor area with a lot of tables. The waiter explained that the restaurant is part of a wellness compound. Here's what we got: Chai Latte ($5.95), Double Latte ($5.50), Breakfast Plate ($16.95), Breakfast Panini ($17.95), and Salmon Toast ($20.95). Everything was good, but the prices are outrageous, especially since the Breakfast Panini and Salmon Toast didn't even come with a side. Because of the Seated app, we got 19% off our meal, which was much more reasonable. Without the percentage off, it's not worth it. I would only go if you use Seated!

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    Dave A.

    I took my co worker to lunch after a client visit. I absolutely love this cafe. I have a lot of food sensitivity's and that fit the bill! They have GF healthy choices that make me feel good when I'm finished eating. Service is always great and the parking is behind the restaurant. The only issue is if you didn't use a routing map, you'd have a difficult time finding this neighborhood gem! It has the word Vandy on the building! Not sure why but the marketing needs updated.

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    Thank YOU Agnes for dining with us!

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    Thank YOU so much Nieko!!!

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    Thank YOU Bonita!

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    5 months ago

    Lovely coffee with extraordinary service. My new regular! A comfortable and welcoming environment.

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    Thank YOU Beth for dining with us!

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    Thank YOU so much Kimberly! We look forward to seeing you again!

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    Great food and wonderful staff. Definitely recommend the caprese and any of the teas.

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    Thank you so much Kelfi!

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    What an awesome review Vishay! Thank you and come see us again!

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