THE BEST DIRTY CHAI Look I know this seems like your average review but as someone who specifically goes to cafes on the hunt for the best dirty chai; I have found my place! ChocoLaté cafe has outdone themselves and my tastebuds with the perfect blend of spice and creamy goodness. On top of that I could tell the barista making the drink not only cared about the creative passion of making a latte but cared about the customer experience as well All in all, you have to check this place out. I didn't have time to hangout but it's very cozy, quiet place to chill and talk or get some work done. Thank you for the great experience ChocoLaté cafe read more

This place is a hidden gem I stumbled upon one day! In a shopping plaza a little hidden, but has amazing cozy atmosphere to grab a drink and get some work done! There is also a little bit of outdoor seating. I got that chai latte and one of the best in town, just a bit pricey for my liking! Service was quick and welcoming! Good amount of parking in the plaza lot! read more

ChocoLaté Coffee - Exterior of building - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

Feeling some type of way that I'm just now writing a review for this place -- because I've been here plenty of times. ChocoLaté Coffee has become one of my go-to spots for getting work done or just unwinding with a good drink. The atmosphere is calm and inviting -- there's always a comfortable buzz of conversation without it ever feeling too loud. It's the perfect place to post up with a laptop for a few hours or meet up with a friend for a mid-day caffeine fix. The staff is consistently friendly and attentive without being overbearing, and you can tell they actually care about getting your order right. Every drink I've had here has been made to perfection, from their smooth lattes to their rich cold brews. I especially love their seasonal options -- they're creative, well-balanced, and never overly sweet. Whether you're a coffee aficionado or just someone who appreciates a good vibe, ChocoLaté Coffee delivers every time. If you're looking for a solid local coffee shop with great energy, this is absolutely it. read more

This is a nice little coffee spot. It sits right next door to the Saigon Cafe (where we had dinner). The coffee is fresh -- no burnt coffee here! Noto bene: if you ever taste burnt coffee, what you're tasting is the ash in the coffee. All of our selections were excellent as were the pastries. Go and enjoy. read more

I love a place that I can post-up at...this place definitely gave cozy and "stay awhile" vibes. They have free WiFi, if you want to get some work done, and they have plenty of seating options...(groups, parties of 2, etc). The ladies at the front were really sweet. The menu had so many selections to choose from between coffee/tea. It definitely took me awhile to decide. What I landed with was a White Caramel Mocha *made with Oat Milk*. My go-to is to always ask for a mug when I'm at a coffee shop, I know it's standard at certain places, especially if you order "for here", but I always like to ask. I asked the young lady for the "largest mug they could give me for staying in" and that's exactly what I got. The mug was huge and I was so happy. The mocha was delicious, and having it in the mug just gave it an "at home" feel. This was my first time at ChocoLaté, but I will for sure be returning and bringing my friends here as well. read more

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Cute little coffee shop in plaza in Decatur. Had the lavender matcha which was tasty. They have nice flavors I can appreciate. People were nice. They were out of quite a bit of things so I had pivot. Their treats seemed like an afterthought. Cute sitting area, kind of old school vintage feel. read more

ChocoLaté Coffee - Lavender matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

Our first stop for coffee this morning and it was great. Latte for Mrs. K. and a cortado for me. We were up early and not interested in driving Atlanta traffic before sunrise so we hung out here for a bit. Fantastic that ChocoLaté is open at 6:30! Clean restaurant, clean restroom, great coffee. The blueberry muffin was a bit blah but really, we were here for caffeine. Five stars, would return and next time, the spinach pastry will be my choice! read more

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I got an iced peppermint kiss latte. The syrup was a little strong, but it was a good latte. I also got a brownie/cookie bar that tasted a little stale. Overall I liked the vibe of the shop and the employees were nice! read more

This is not your fancy schmancy coffee shop. This is what a coffee shop should be. You walk in and you feel the calm with the golden hues and warm feeling of open arms. You smell the coffee, and you see the delicious pastries. The staff is also super kind. read more

Ordered via DoorDash and enjoyed my drink although they might have got it wrong? I ordered a Dirty Chocolate Chai and the marking on the drink was just ChCh. Couldn't really taste any espresso, but it was still good. Husband's mocha was delish and not too sweet. Would return still. Sweet message on the bag that made my morning. read more

ChocoLaté Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

this is the most chilled coffee house ever. It's family-owned and my coffee was about this world delicious. I ordered the dark chocolate all day with soy. read more

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I am a neurodivergent trans woman and I thought this place was a safe space for people like me, but I found out the hard way that it's not. I was kicked out of the establishment for simply sharing my experiences as a trans woman. If you are trans or care about trans people, please do not go here! read more

The customer service is excellent! Very friendly and helpful staff! There is plenty of seating and comfortable couches! Upbeat music, and plenty of lighting. Outside seating also! My vanilla latte came out fast and was delicious! read more

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I came here to meet someone as picked by them due to their parking lot and plenty of space. After finding convenient parking and plenty of seats to pick from, my sister ordered a chai latte while I got a blueberry scone. The latte was great and although the scone wasn't a traditional flakes texture, the alternative chewy and almost cookie like texture was just as good. Even bites without blueberries, there was a prominent blueberry taste. Overall, we had a great experience. Staff were beyond friendly while we looked through their extensive menu of sandwiches, drinks, and snacks. Environment was clean and like all the comfy and cozy coffee shops I love. I would definitely come again! read more

ChocoLaté Coffee - Blueberry scone - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

ChocoLatte is a super cute cafe perfect for an afternoon coffee or treat or an alternative work space if you WFH. It's cozy and quiet inside and they have a great selection of drinks to choose from. We got the Dark Mocha and the Turtle Lattes. Both were delicious! It did take a while for them to be made which was odd since we were the only customers. A cute local spot worth checking out! read more

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The coffee was delicious the chorizo and egg empanada needs work it was extremely bland and the pastry was slightly under baked read more

ChocoLaté Coffee - a person holding a cup of coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

ChocoLate is a great spot. I've come here as an Emory student and now as a working professional. However, I wish they would keep the music volume down and choose music that better fits a coffee shop where people are working and reading. I'll unfortunately have to second guess making my way over if the music continues to be distracting even with headphones on. read more

Ordered the drip coffee with almond milk and it was delicious! I went here a little before 10AM on a Sunday so it wasn't crowded at all. Barely had to wait and coffee was prepared really quickly. Atmosphere is so cute and warm. I didn't have enough time to sit for a while but definitely would bring my laptop to do work and hang out here. read more

ChocoLaté Coffee - Drip Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

First time here! I think it's a great place to study/ work. They seatings for group/ solo people. There is enough outlets for charging as well. Good calming music that's just enough for you to concentrate. For the drink, I got matcha latte and I'm terms of sweetness it's 5/5 for me since it's not too sweet and taste is mid :3/5 Staff is friendly too read more

ChocoLaté Coffee - Inside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

Came in this afternoon to buy a full sized cheesecake for my son's birthday party. I did not feel the need to mention that it was for my son's birthday party, but I guess I should have when the young lady with the orange hair tried to make me feel shamed for buying a full cake. She told me she could only sell me a few slices. I asked her why, and she stated loudly in front of the other customers that I needed to save more for the other customers. I was confused and offered to pay the full price for the cake, but she said that I didn't need it anyways. I felt highly offended by her comment saying that I did NOT NEED the cake and simply walked out. Now my son's birthday is ruined because he is a very picky eater and I couldn't get his favorite cake for him on his special day all because an employee could not keep their opinion to themselves. read more

Asked for a pumpkin spiced latte and it tasted like straight espresso and milk I was like ok whatever, I gave it to them to add more flavor and all the barista did was diluted the latte with more milk. I asked for a refund after politely stating I did not taste any flavor whatsoever and the cashier blew me off and told me they don't give out refunds she would just put a word in with the manager. The refund policy was not stated anywhere in the restaurant or at least it was not made visible whatsoever. Mind you, I spent $9 on the drink. I asked to speak to the manager and she told me the manager wouldn't like her info given out. I was left with no resolution and blown off after being valued customer for quite sometime. Needless to say I will not be back due to terrible customer service. read more

Pretty overpriced and the vibe isn't as comfy or welcoming as the other coffee shops in the area. The minute we sat down they announced they were closing at 2 pm. WiFi is locked and no sign saying the password read more

Used to come here all the time but as wait time times get longer and longer due to low staffing I found myself coming less. Today on a Saturday morning I stopped in at 8:15 AM but the wasn't open, despite google saying 7:30 and Yelp saying 8 for opening. I decided to wait until 8:30 for the store to open but it didn't. After waiting until 8:45 I gave up and left. Instagram photo walls and stuff are cool but opening on time or having adequate staffing or accurate hours listed online seems more important to me. read more

Been living in this area for 4 years and today was the first time I've ever visited ChocoLaté Coffee. Gotta say - I've been missing out! The shop was larger than I've expected it to be, just by glancing at it from the outside because its windows are made with tinted glass. The staff were very friendly and people were generally quiet studying in there, making this a great location for working/reading. Will definitely be visiting more often now! read more

ChocoLaté Coffee - Their spacious indoor space with nice decorations - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

Genuinely the worst bagel I've ever had in my life. They managed to capture the taste of elementary school cafeteria rolls and put it into an odd textured sphere. There's not even a hole in this bagel. I think this bagel is playing pretend. On the plus side the coffee is really good though read more

ChocoLaté Coffee - Bagel with cream cheese - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

Order: Latte & nutty Irish latte Vibe: coke, eclectic and warm Review; coffee didn't have a kick. Latte tasted bland. All flavors essentially tastes the same. It was okay... read more

The Best Coffee Shop I've been to in Atlanta! The Blended Coffee Drinks are my favorite! They are delicious and can be made from Decaf to VERY STRONG!! The deserts are homemade and amazing. Georgia is Awesome and Francy is awesome. Great variety of drinks. Homemade Italian soda when you don't feel like coffee. Chill and relaxed and lots of space. I come here almost every day. I really love the vibe. When you load $50 on your account, you get two free drinks, and by the time you spend the $50, you generally get another drink. So $25 worth of free drinks!! Can't say enough good things about the staff! read more

ChocoLaté Coffee - LOVE THE BLENDED DRINKS!!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

ChocoLaté Coffee is a charming coffee cafe, welcoming even to casual caffeine consumers. The baristas are as sweet as can be, no snobbery here. They always ask if I have any questions, probably since I stare at the menu too long! Since this coffeehouse is near Emory, you'll see a lot of student and professor types. Seating was plentiful, and I noticed some couches in the back. There's a little patio in front with ashtrays, oddly enough. The view is just of the shopping center's parking lot, but it's still nice to get sun and air. The vanilla latte (small $3.89) and chocolate chai (small $3.74) were both pleasing to the tastebuds. The vanilla latte wasn't too sweet, win. The chai was a little heavier on the chocolate than I expected, but it was still really appetizing. If you can answer the trivia question of the day, there's a discount in store for you. $3 minimum on credit cards. Gotta love a local java joint like ChocoLaté Coffee! read more

ChocoLaté Coffee - Specialty drink menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

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The up charge for dairy free milk is $1.50, regardless of size - highest I've ever seen. It's offensive to me that folks with dietary restrictions, medical conditions, allergies, etc are being up charged so severely. I refuse to pay that much for a small beverage and won't be returning as a customer. read more

This place is so fun! After living nearby for a year and seeing the sign many, many times, I finally stopped in with a friend for some coffee. I'd never visited because, let's be honest, it's a coffee shop in a strip mall, how good could it be? I was wrong...this is definitely a case of looks being deceiving. As soon as we walked in, I was taken aback at how much space there was inside! They really maximized what they were working with...there are a few couches and sets of tables and chairs up front, as well as bar stools at the window. More than the space up front, if you walk back behind where the counter is at, there are a few more high-top tables with chairs and a couple more couches. Maybe I should have figured, but I couldn't help but think whoa, this is a spot I can come and chill and get work done! So far, I was blown away by the appearance, but then saw that the menu is fairly expansive, and displayed colorfully on a chalkboard above the counter, how chic :) There are plenty of options beyond the standard coffee shop fare displayed on the menu, which is inviting for folks who aren't as well-versed in the coffee universe. There are also several non-dairy options (even rice milk!) for your beverage, and a bakery case with a variety of pastries...I can't speak for how the items taste, but they had macaroons in there, which is beyond what I'd expect from a coffee shop. The baristas were friendly and did a good job keeping the line moving. I ordered the shot in the dark, which is an espresso in a cup of coffee, and it was ready in a few minutes and delicious. I've only been once, but if you're in the area and have thought about stopping in, prepare to be pleasantly surprised when you do! read more

This is my 3rd time here and I truly LOVE the atmosphere! I'm extremely disappointed today and I'll probably never come back. I ordered a cold Caramel Macchiato and it wasn't good, I made 2 attempts to try and add more caramel and even milk to it and it just wasn't good. I asked if I could get a hot one instead due to it not tasting good and I was told that their policy is that I'd have to buy another drink instead of them accommodating a customers need of fixing the problem. SideNote: this policy that was stated to me is no where posted for me to reference to. I think this is a terrible policy IF it actually exists. I NEVER been to any establishment that didn't remake, fix or adjust for a paying customer. read more

ChocoLaté Coffee - Caramel Macchiato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

I am so glad this place is still around! I remembered when it first opened in either 2005 or 2006, and I'd try to come in and do work while still in college. It's changed (for the better) on the inside since I was last here 10+ years ago. The decor and menu is easier to navigate around (and through) as well as their options. I was particularly impressed with the many milk options they had as well as the interesting combinations of coffees and flavors. Their furniture allowed for both communal and individual work spaces or conversation areas. The high tables seemed great for either an intimate conversation or a "I'm working & need to be distraction free right now" ambiance. The baristas was very attentive and asked a couple of times to verify what we ordered. We ordered an iced lavender latte with soy, and my husband opted for a "not as sweet" (their phrasing not mine) dark chocolate mocha latte; unfortunately I had to remove a star because both drinks arrived hot. One barista was especially attentive and asked if everything was okay since we looked puzzled, and we told her but didn't have the time to wait and fix our drink. It was nice that the barista noticed and made sure we were happy with our drinks. This experience won't dissuade me from returning. read more

After living in ATL for a year and exploring other coffee shops, I can confirm that ChocoLaté continues to be in my top 3 regular rotation. Its warm, welcoming and non-pretentious vibe keeps me coming back. The back part of the store (which was previously closed) is now open too so there's plenty of tables! There's even a 4-person private conference room back there, which would be great for a group study sesh. Plus, I am now obsessed with their iced chocolate chai--it's my new go-to drink. Grateful for this local gem of a place. read more

ChocoLaté Coffee - Romania latte - cute heart latte art! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

Very hipster ambiance, this spot is very popular for informational interviews. Every time I've come there's always been at least one duo having an intense conversation. As a result, this coffee shop is on the louder side of things. The coffee itself is solid, but a little pricey. There are plenty of flavors available so you'll never run out of options. And I should mention that there's free WiFi as well as a group work space that's separated from the rest of the shop by a door. read more

ChocoLaté Coffee - Medium latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

Warm, inviting neighborhood coffee places with just enough quirkyness to make you feel at home. Comfortable seating and good menu options are made even better by friendly staff. They will happily build a drink around something that won't keep your 6 year-old up until 3 AM. Give it a try. read more

We came to ChocoLate Coffee for a work meeting because they have a conference room in the back and pretty strong/reliable Wifi and what I took fro this first encounter was that they not only have a lot of space but they also have great coffee and a fantastic coffee cake. ChocoLate Coffee looks a lot different on the outside than what's on the inside. Because they are part of a strip mall, you'd think that they are bland and empty on the inside but in reality they are hipster, VERY hipster. They have all sorts of chairs and sitting spaces in the front and back of the cafe. If you walk all the way to the back there is a conference room that can sit between 6-8 people. You have to reserve this in advance and there has to be at least 4 people in your group to reserve. Order your coffee first and you'll soon realize why they're so popular. It's 'cause their coffee is so delicious. I got my usual ice coffee and unlike some other places, it's nicely brewed. In fact, they are pushing their new cold brew which you should all give a try. The highlight of my morning, though was their coffee cake which they helped me warm up a tad. It's made with a little bit of shortbread in there helping the whole thing pop. I love coffee cake to begin with but this one is definitely extra special. There were tons of people here and their only issue is that they don't have enough space for everyone. The music was nicely chosen but it is a bit loud IMHO. Will definitely keep them in mind for future meetings as a nice space to work and will definitely be back for that coffee cake! read more

ChocoLaté Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

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ChocoLaté is the quintessential cozy coffee shop in Atlanta. Located in an an unassuming strip mall near Emory, I, like many others, have spent countless hours here over the years cramming for exams, and I was delighted to revisit this spot and relish in my nostalgia on a recent Saturday morning. Although it seems this spot has recently remodeled its interior, it still had that cozy feel- soft music overhead and mismatched sofas, tables, and chairs perfectly arranged to make yourself at home. We went classic with our order- she had the cold brew with soy and I had a double espresso, which were both great, and we shared a delicious pain au chocolat from their always well-stocked pastry case. In my book, ChocoLaté is a classic hangout and an asset to the neighborhood both for its vibe and the quality of its coffee and treats. read more

Overpriced, bland and weak coffee.. I've gone back and tried it over 10 times, as I live walking distance. Last time I visited (mind you this was with a friend who swears by this place and loves it) was the straw that broke the camels back. I got a regular latte, politely asked for half and half instead of whole milk and next thing I know my card is charged for $11.74... for a latte with half and half? Worst latte ever mind you.. the ambiance is a chill, college coffee vibe which is cute Do yourself a service and go to Buena gente next door down or the spot further up the street toward emory.. hate to put a local spot down but I am really sick of the disservice and would welcome a Starbucks in that spot at this point.. sorry not sorry #dobetter read more

Inside had a nice cozy vibe. The staff was friendly. Seating was pretty plentiful even though the area seemed crowded. There was more towards the back too. Sometimes yummy samples are available. I had the zucchini bread when I stopped by with the bf. It was moist and pretty tasteful. I decided to order the cookies and cream flavor off the frappe menu. It was okay, but a tad expensive for the size and what it was [over $5 for a small]. Perhaps I'll come back and try a traditional latte or iced cup of Joe. Parking was pretty decent, but if you come during rush hr then trying to go towards the opposite side of traffic then be prepared be a bit bolder with your driving. read more

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Ahhh the indie cafe,.. awkward, artsy, divey and resilient. Grungy college kids in flannel jammy, flip flop and sweat shirts. Its a place to relax, cram for a test and dry your wet hair Is it the coffee, the sweets or the lights? They come, they drink, eat and they stay. Maybe the free wifi and clean loo? I dunno, what do you say? Indeed, indeed.. a sip and a thought I ruminate and reflect I read and I learn I am the oldest dude in the cafe.... Oh my, I am outta here read more

ChocoLaté Coffee - J. LO #2 with awesome coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Decatur, Georgia