Stopped into Molly's Coffee Co this morning for some caffeinated goodies. This joint comes highly…read morerecommend by my father in law. There might be a little bias options here since this joint is owned by his really good friend's granddaughter. But the fact it's local, I'm going to support it. Walking up, the espresso machine and register was set up outside. There's some remodeling going on so I didn't get the opportunity to see what the venue looks like inside. But outside is quite cute. I love the flowers surrounding the outside patio. A handful of sweet baristas were working. They all greeted us! I checked out the summer menu to see what kind of cool drinks they had. I got a vanilla oat milk matcha latte. My husband got a summer drink of the menu. It was a sparkling strawberry lemonade. My husband's lemonade was so good! I appreciate that real strawberry puree was used. It was sweet, tangy and bubbly! It was quite refreshing for a sweet drink. My matcha was balanced! There was a good amount of matcha to oat milk. I didn't quite taste the vanilla as much as I would have liked to. I did add some sugar to it when we stopped at the Waffle House. It tasted much better once the sugar was added. I'm already going to plan on coming back when we visit Athens again next year. I look forward to seeing the new remodel. And I look forward to potentially meeting the famous Molly that my father in law speaks ok. I enjoyed my matcha and it's great that I got to support a local joint while I was here.

Fantastic location and delicious coffee. The baristas helped me choose the right brew, and I even…read moremet a local artist who shared wonderful stories about Athens. A truly relaxing and memorable stop.

Hendershot's Coffee is a unique place. What makes it unique?…read more * In addition to serving coffee along with some food items, it's full bar and has all of your booze groups covered. * It hosts live music, and not just a guy or gal playing an acoustic guitar. We want for a comedy show that was great. One of the nice things about Hendershot's is in my limited experience the shows start at 7:00 p.m., which means it's totally doable on a "school night." My suspicion is it is townie's place. When we went, I did not see any UGA kids. In other words, it's a place for grown ups for the most part. Pro-tip: Get there early for an evening show. Parking can be a challenge with three great restaurants more or less adjacent, and the best seats for shows fill up fast. Cheers!

Friendly and staff. Mocha was delicious, bot to sweet and the egg in the egg sandwich was perfectly…read morecooked. Fun decor but there's a dying plant at the entrance that could use some attention.

I asked my friend who is a Bulldog where was the best coffee in Athens and she sent me here. A…read moregreat option and I enjoyed the hour or so I was sipping my coffee and nibbling my bagel. A small latte was delicious. It's a comfy spot and it fills up. There were also a couple of residentially challenged folks here but they didn't disturb anyone. An hour with the laptop and I felt that it was time to move along. [Review 224 of 2025 - 794 in Georgia - 23788 overall]

It is a good location for downtown Athens on a Sunday morning. The counter staff promptly greeted…read moreus. We ordered coffee plus a pastry for each. They served it right up. This place had exciting decor - Expected for a college town. The place was in good shape and relatively clean. I'll go again next time I'm in Athens. Recommended!

I try to choose good places. The Rook and Pawn did not disappoint…read more I wanted to try a Monte Cristo sandwich; the Rook and Pawn has it, so off I went. It was excellent as was the side salad I ordered to go with it. Service wise, you order at the counter, and they bring your food to your table when it's ready. It works. I washed mine down with iced tea as one does. It's a nice space. Cheers!

I had an absolute blast at Rook & Pawn. Out of all the game board cafes I have been to, this one…read morehad the best vibe. It was so cozy and they had a huge wall of game boards, it was fun to look at and choose games from. I definitely felt like a kid again here. We came here on a football game day, and it was empty as everybody was out watching the game. Which was fine because more game options for us! I'm not sure how busy it gets, but there are lots of tables for seating. There is a $7 charge for each person playing. We spent about 2 hours here and played 3 different games. It is so easy to lose track of time here. I definitely could have stayed longer and tried out more games, but we had to leave as it was getting late. The workers here are very friendly and welcoming. They give great game recommendations! You'll need to ask them to grab the games for you, as the board games can be difficult to get to and they are set a certain way.

I don't normally review drive thrus, but this locally owned drive thru only coffee shop gets an…read moreexception! Such a cute and aesthetically pleasing coffee shop with friendly employees which make me wish I could stay a bit longer! For it to be locally owned, the prices are extremely decent. For a medium sized iced coffee with a bagel my total rounded up to be about $9 which like I said, is definitely a steal for a locally owned coffee shop. Their coffee is soooo good, comparable to Jittery Joe's if you're a fan of that and their drink menu is extensive ranging from coffees, smoothies, teas, and even Red Bull mixes which I found interesting. Overall, such a cute concept! Can't wait to try the rest of the menu!

The best coffee in town! Real coffee flavor made to perfection. I will definitely be back for more.read more

Condor Chocolates - Five Points (Athens)…read more GO DAWGS!!! This place started with a spark of love many years ago. Now, it's still growing with love by two brothers born and raised in Bulldog Nation, honoring their parents. Five Points location opened in 2014. I've been here few times and I can tell you with 100% certainty that their quality is always better with each visit. The friendly and helpful staff are top notch. They are always knowledgeable and ready to assist you in rich and chocolaty varieties. ROASTERY: The space is small and cozy. When you enter, you're welcomed by sweet aroma. You can come in, enjoy the atmosphere, sip on your specialty drink and watch the process of chocolate making. And of course, while you watch confections masterpiece, why don't you indulge on their rich and delicious chocolates. CONFECTIONS: 48%-72% You've never had such rich, smooth and delicious treats in your life before! It may be a bold statement to make, but I encourage you to visit them and try it for yourself. You can indulge in milk or dark chocolate. "Georgia Bars," "Condor Chocolate Bars," "Bulldog Bark," and many of their individual specialty toffees. I picked up their, "Georgia Bar" and "Condor Dark + Smoked Sea Salt Bar," to enjoy at home. GIFT IDEAS: If you're one who loves specialty chocolate and loves to give, Condor has you covered. They offer, "Spectacular Gift Set," "Deluxe Gift Set," "Bulldog Gift Set," and "Classic Gift Set." They ship nationwide. Be sure to visit their website or call them and inquire about all their products. HUMBLE BEGINNING: What's unique about this place is that they stay true to their humble beginnings. Besides many confections offered here, you can also try their great variety of coffee drinks. Many of their products ingredients are sourced from Ecuador. CHOCO COFFEE: Their blend of "Choco Coffee," isn't named after chocolate coffee. Instead, it's named after Ecuadorian, Choco Toucan bird. I bought, "Comunidad Blend," to brew at home. I've already brewed couple of cups and OMG!!! It offers notes of Dark Chocolate, Pecans, Pink Grapefruit and Guava. As I've been sipping on it, its whole beans are washed, well balanced, offer rich and bold flavors. You can taste the home roots. PARKING: It can be tricky to get in here. It's located off busy, S. Lumpkin Street. Parking is very limited as it shares it with five other businesses. There is additional parking nearby. RECOMMEND: Overall, this place is very unique. It offers something for everyone. They cater to kids and kids at heart... with a sweet tooth. Stop by or visit them online and see what all they have to offer. I highly recommend them and looking forward to continuing being their customer.

Visited the shop yesterday. I just love the outdoor look and feel. Feels like a quaint little shop…read morebut the brightness of the red gives it a whimsical feel. The shop was adorable with the gorgeous chocolates displayed visibly through the glass display case. I ended up just buying a vanilla bean latte and it was smooth and hot. I love that the shop had a set of barstools on the side of the shop. It gave it a homey feel.

I've been coming to Independent Baking Co. for years, and the quality has always been exceptional…read more My go-to choices are the sourdough bread and the rustic loaf--they're consistently fresh, flavorful, and some of the best bread you'll find. The pastries always look incredible, and the ones I've tried have been just as delicious. The staff is friendly, welcoming, and provides excellent customer service every visit. Independent Baking Co. is truly one of Athens' gems, and I highly recommend stopping by.

First time visiting here. The shop is adorable, bright blue doors and beautifully decorated inside…read morewith everything they sell visible. When we went the line was out the door as the customer area is tiny inside but it adds to the ambiance. We tried two pastries, can't recall the exact names - a peach and almond danish and a cinnamon bun. The peach danish but flaky and buttery. The peach flavor could have been a bit stronger but the danish was well made. The cinnamon bun was just live a cinnamon roll center without the icing but the custard in the middle was delicious. Excited to go back and get a load of bread. Prices were as expected.

Went back a second time for the seasonal banana bread chia with added shot of espresso - DELICIOUS!…read moreIt's sweet so if you don't like sweet you shouldn't get it. Love their chia in general and their coffee is smooth. Good customer service from staff

I know a lot of people who have come here, and shared their wonderful experience. I came here today…read morewith a friend in the morning, and it wasn't busy or crowded. We ordered the vanilla latte, vanilla and caramel cold brew with creamer, and we both got an everything bagel with cream cheese. Service was amazing, and everyone was really nice too! Nothing took too long to make, which is a plus. They have a lot of tables, and have outdoor seating, so perfect place to hang out with friends or just to do some work. The only thing that's preventing me from giving them 5 stars is 1. My bagel was stale... part of my friend's wasn't, but still it was like as if I was going to break my jaw (over exaggerating, but you get the point). 2. My latte wasn't bad, but my friend's cold brew kind of threw us off... maybe because of the creamer...? 3. Parking, but that's Athens for you. Nothing too bad, and I would come back to try some of their other menu items like their sandwiches or other coffees!