Got my caffeine fix here before heading home from the Athens area. Good stuff! First off, just so no one gets confused, this coffee is sold inside the UG White Mercantile building! The signage is pretty good outside, but it never hurts to share information. Parking wasn't too much of a challenge on a Tuesday downtown, and the cool interior of the building felt great after the short walk over. The mercantile store offers a lot of cool things to browse while your coffee is made. There's also an (unaffiliated, I think) chocolate/confection selection that's quite beautiful and impressive. Second off, let me just say I'm kind of obsessed with the branding here. It's got a plane motif and the catchphrase "your morning wingman" for coffee is just too cute. I saw this company is veteran owned; I wonder if Air Force? Not sure, but the concept is adorable regardless. Their barista seemed to be ringing a mercantile customer up when I arrived. He was very apologetic about not being right with me. It was not a huge deal at all (I waited less than 2 minutes), but I appreciated his eagerness to help me. Great service! I ordered a medium iced salted caramel + dark chocolate latte, one of their recommended flavor combos. It came in a cute cup and the ice : coffee ratio was perfect. I didn't get much dark chocolate flavor but the caramel was there for sure. It was a very creamy, thick latte with a balanced flavor. Personally, I like my lattes a tiny bit sweeter, but I'm definitely a sugar freak when it comes to coffee, so YMMV! Overall, it was yummy and I'm glad I stopped in. Give this place a go next time you need a caffeine boost! read more

Hi-Plane Coffee Company - Medium iced salted caramel + dark chocolate latte. Great branding. - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Athens, Alabama

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I love this place. The cortado was on point. Espresso had more of a bright fruity mouthfeel and not that traditional bold dark taste. Great atmosphere for reading, people watching or browsing the mercantile. What a hidden gem!!! Staff was super friendly as well! read more

Hi-Plane Coffee Company - Cortado and good book - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Athens, Alabama

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I wish I could've spent more time here! Local store with boutique-like trinkets AND coffee! I felt like I was in a Cracker Barrel store - just slightly elevated. And with better coffee. Very cute and not a far jaunt off 65 S if you're traveling (which is how we found the joint). The employees were helpful and interested in us as passerby's providing tips for other local happenings. A great stop! read more

Great place for a friendly service and some great coffee! They have several places to sit and have a conversation. Tucked inside UG White Hardware store diagonal from the court house in Athens. Katie Beth and Bailey helped me make my coffee choice and it was amazing! I had a white chocolate strawberry latte with half and half!! They even ask if you want half or full sweet! I love this! Price point is excellent!! If you're in the area you must stop in!! You most likely will end up buying something else form the shop too!! read more

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Their chai is the best I have had around town! I asked and they make it with a powder mix (most people use concentrate. The workers are always super friendly and there are several spots available to sit and enjoy your coffee throughout the store. read more

Hi-Plane Coffee Company - Hot Chai - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Athens, Alabama