Sigh, the expresso you make is better than Octane and I'll just have to proclaim it. It's a true Italian style and it's smooth on the tongue, no bitterness. The cappuccino I had later in the day was enjoyable and along with sitting in the sun made for a lovely afternoon. They have the Hookah porch in the back, a full service bar, and cheap prices on premium beer. How can you go wrong with any of that? Tao and I sat in the front for two hours and I can say it started my outing in Little 5 perfectly. Five true perfect stars!! #Yelp365 - 62/365 read more

I came in here for a midafternoon cup of tea and a spot to read for a while and found myself in what looked at first like an awkward space but in fact turned out to be an exceptionally pleasant environment. Despite this being billed as a coffee place, there's a decent selection of tea and the staff are knowledgable about it. The seating area is well set up, with bar seats for the more extroverted and tables and a few booths for the introverts or small-group socializers. I ended up staying longer than I'd originally intended because the atmosphere was so nice and I liked the music. read more

Java Lords - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

This is an awesome little place full of original funky artwork and original funky people. They are attached to the theatre where Dad's Garage is temporarily performing and they complement each other perfectly. There is coffee, beer and mixed drinks all served by fast, friendly staff. *You can take your drinks into the theatre with you, too! Glad we wandered in here, great vibe and a great breve latte. read more

Nothing special, just any other coffee shop. Service was okay, crowd was cool, parking was good. Cons: dim, dark moody vibe Pros: opens late for those night owls like myself read more

Inconsistently odd. The lattes and coffee were delicious, served in a plain white cup. The place is tacky, hipster, and the epitome of what Little Five Points is all about. There were 4-5 hipster guys in leather jackets hanging out at the bar, with a mix of black coffee's and 16 oz PBR's. The music started out with some lovely indie jams, but as the barista changed the pace it made its way to diverse sounds from dubstep to Kermit the Frog. I couldn't keep the groove. The artwork there is eclectic, with a series of four paintings reflective of lesbian women going down on each other, a woman peeing on the street under the moon, an attacking penis,and a woman bleeding while walking. I couldn't bare to look at these, along with the yellow sign that read, "adultery". Everything was bearable beyond the artwork, and it was a great place for cheap beer, decent espresso, and some of the most unique conversations imaginable. I'll return. read more

If I could give this place no stars, I would. I used to come here during college and I've never experienced the terrible customer service that I experienced today. I came in with my friend and started typing away. The man behind the bar makes his way over to us (the only two black girls here) and tells us that if we'd like to sit here, take up space and use their internet, we'd have to buy something. The problem with that is he had no clue that we were planning on getting coffee once settled in. His tone was extremely hostile and even worse when he came over again demanding that we buy something. He said if we didn't, we'd be kicked out...of a fucking coffee shop. Honestly, this will be the last time I come here. This place sucks. read more

The coffee is always strong and the inside is always chill and relaxing. I don't know how comfortable the chairs are for sitting for long periods of time, but I noticed some people "parked" at a table for quite some time! It was super quiet (other than the ambient music) which I think is great for reading. And there is a cute outdoor area. read more

This is a great little place that you can easily miss if driving or walking too fast down Euclid. I came here for Yelp office hours having no idea what or where it was. I do not drink coffee so I was planning just to get a hot chocolate or something. I had no idea they had alcohol! The beer specials here are amazing. $1 for some drinks, even good beers for $3. They have free WiFi and there were a couple people just hanging out on computers. I will definitely return to hang out here again! read more

The sweet barista made one of the best mochas I've ever had and made some pretty latte (mocha?) art in the foam before she covered it in whipped cream. Then she overcharged me by a dollar, and I didn't realize it till I had left. The delicious chocolate chip cookie did at least partially redeem Java Lords, as did the caffeine high that kept me wide awake for the rest of the morning. 3.5 stars. read more

What are we talking about here?!?! Yes that's right $1 PBR's on monday's and the kids that come with 'em. All organic, fair trade, house roasted delicious java, folks. All kinds of specials for every night of the week. The yuppie douche bag vibe isn't here either... ahhhh!! read more

[TL;DR] JAV'OH LORD! Best thing about this spot is the location. Right next to Variety Playhouse. Makes an awesome way to dip in for coffee or a pre-game drink. Where else are you going to get Bell's Two Hearted in a CAN? read more

Entirely unsatisfactory first AND last experience going to Java Lords. Yesterday a friend invited me there to celebrate her birthday. I treated to two $7.00 Irish coffees and left a $5 tip. We were sitting in the outdoor area and I had my dog with me. About 20 minutes after making my purchase, I went back inside to ask for some water for my dog. An incredibly unpleasant woman behind the counter responded with "We don't allow dogs." I explained that we were sitting outside and just wanted a small cup of water. Again, she told me that they don't allow dogs, and that if I want water for my dog, I should go next door to Ali Baba and ask for some. Fortunately, the woman at Ali Baba, where I had purchased nothing, was very friendly and immediately brought out water for my dog. I call on the java lords to prevent other unknowing people from ever entering Java Lords. read more

There's a lot to be said for a cozy, bohemian coffee shop two feet from Atlanta's best music venue. And no, not all of it was said in that last sentence. In truth, I'd be hard pressed to find anything about Java Lords that I don't like. The coffee is Batdorf & Bronson which means it's always fresh--definitely nothing to complain about. In a town where the word "barista" is often synonymous with "trendy, overpaid, aloof prick," this place is a refreshing change. Java Lords defies the 'holier-than-thou' stereotype by employing a friendly, open group of twenty-somethings who really know their shit. I've never had a bad drink from here, and I've never had a good drink made by a barista who made me want to throw down my bags and fight. The location is perfect too. As I mentioned before, it's literally seconds from the Variety Playhouse, and right in the heart of it all. The caf itself is pretty sweet too. Cozy and dark, it's an ideal place to write the next Great American Novel (or study-if you must). The music is usually pretty great, and the place is a ghost town unless there's some event going down, so the lack of seating is not much of a problem. All pros, no cons, but they'll earn their fifth star when I get an endorsement deal. read more

I love their tea.. great place to sit and work, staff has always been friendly and enjoyable time. I love the strawberry pain killer tea it's my fav.... and when they are out the apple one is awesome too.. read more

Went to get Espresso's with my brother and had a terrible experience. They couldn't provide two different orders we requested and then told us to get the F*** out when we didn't tip. Guaranteed we will not be back! read more

$5 Delirium Tremens (or Nocturnum!) + tasty chai lattes with lots of foam + free wifi (even if it is sometimes spastic) + great location next to Ragorama + Motown music, almost all the time + friendly staff that'll shake your hand and welcome you to Atlanta - super cozy atmosphere - lots of outlets - easy free and legal parking - decipherable food menu = 4 stars from Kathleen M. read more

Probably the coolest coffee shop I've stumble upon. Definitely love the vibe and atmosphere!

Came here to meet up with some friends. I always pass by and finally was excited to stop in and check it out. Utter disappointment....It was really dirty. The bathrooms were disgusting and the service was terrible. The bartender, I believe he was, was exceptionally rude to my friends, so much so, that all 8 of us just decided to leave. I didn't enjoy my experience here at all and I love coffeeshops! If you're looking for a bar, then this place is serviceable at most. If you're looking for a coffee shop, then there are so many better options nearby. I won't miss this place at all. read more

Interesting dive coffee and liquor bar adjacent to 7 Stages. Can bring drinks into the theatre. I had a delicious Irish Coffee. Long line. Cozy space. read more

Used to be a great spot to relax, now has turned into a dump. Very rude staff and terrible service. Money and time is better down elsewhere.

Seriously fun, quirky coffee shop that also hooks you up with alcohol when you are feeling extra needy (and it's CHEAP too!). java lords is often over-looked in the area, and I don't know why. The coffee and drinks are tasty, the bar is cheap, and there is free wifi and ample electricity for all. Another serious plus is the outdoor seating area - with outdoor plugs! you can sit outside with your computer and work away without running out of power. It's great. read more

Great coffee that'll wake you up for sure. Sides are also decent and there's space for you to sit down and relax. You won't be disappointed.

This Coffee&Tee Bar makes the best Latte of Atlanta! A good place to meet very nice and open people.

Came in here to kill some time. Coffee was mediocre and the music was so loud I couldn't hear myself think. If you can't make a cappuccino, you shouldn't call yourself a coffee shop. read more

While strolling through the Five Points area we stopped in to Java Lords and it was completely empty and pretty dark. I guess i was expecting it to be more like Octane, so i wasn't sure if I should shell out the money for a latte so i went for just a coffee. While drinking the coffee outside we noticed all the patrons coming for takeout, no one was enjoying their coffee in house. Iced coffee seemed to be the drink of choice. Next time i am in the order i am gna try their iced coffee. Overall Java lords is a place that i would come for a coffee but i am not sure if they do latte art here. read more

Not an extensive review at all... I stopped in to get a break from the heat and ordered a small, iced soy chai. A simple order but, wow! Whatever chai mix they use at Java Lords is deliciously different. Now I'm mad I didn't get a large. read more

Im not really sure how to feel about this place. The coffee was awesome. Like really awesome. But the seemingly lack of power outlets that I could find, coupled with the openess to the place next door confused me. Maybe Im not smart to find it all out just yet. But again the coffee was super good, and if Im in L5P again and needed coffee I would make the walk down here and give it another try. read more

I went around 10pm on a weekday because I was looking for a late night coffee shop where I could get some work done outside of my home office. It was good but not quite what I was expecting, which was more of a contemporary coffee shop with a cool crowd, mellow tunes in the background, and good coffee. This place is a hybrid of bar and coffee shop. It is non-committal in either direction. It appears to specialize more on the bar side as they have a full bar but their pretty decent-sized list of beers and ales were in the bottle, not on tap. At the same time, if you aren't sitting at the bar they had a few booths (with outlets) like a coffee shop where someone like me could come and spread out their papers and electronics and get all plug & playalistic! I would define it as a coffee-shop with alcohol by day and a bar with coffee by night. As far the coffee, the coffee was pretty good and they even had a big list of flavor shots that could be added to your beverage for an additional cost. There were a few baked goods (pre-wrapped, possibly supplied by another local business). I had an oatmeal cookie that was okay. The noise level was medium with moderate-level conversation going on in the place. There is metal and hard rock playing in the background a little louder than "lounge" level but not so loud that you find yourself yelling and leaning in close to hear your neighbor. I came on a night where a few loud people were being a little obnoxious and apparently continuing the party from wherever it had started but the baristender (barista/bartender) did apologize after the loud crowd left. All in all, I had good coffee, found a bottled spiced amber ale that I'd try again, and got some work done, so I can't complain. I'd go back again if I needed to get away late night to get some work done in a spot that gives you the option of Cuervo or coffee. read more

On my first time at Java Lords I ran into someone I went to middle school in Maryland with, met an editor from Paste Magazine, and shared the room with burlesque dancers from the show going on next door. The place is open until late, has free wifi, outdoor seating, and doubles as a coffee house and bar. And while I appreciated all of these features, it was the definitely atmosphere that made my time at Java Lords memorable. I have a feeling there's never a dull night at this place so if you're looking for a quiet place to do work, this may not be it. But if you want to people watch and enjoy yourself, Java Lords is the best coffee shop/bar in Little Five Points. read more

Coffee is better and cheaper then Starbucks and you can switch to adult beverages as it is also a full bar. All of the staff is amazing and courteous and makes amazing drinks. read more

ok so its all about the coffee, and its great!!! the ladies (and gents) of the lords care about handing over a good bev. its extremely eclectic, so it, if any in this god foresaken city, is an actual coffee house. not just a idiot pool of hipster research and development. i mean god does anyone hanging out in coffee shops around atlanta and playing shitty sets of music at the mercy of their friendly scenester hookups really think they are hip? well on another note however, what makes a good day for many is a good cup of coffee (or tea) and this place has it. they also offer a full bar, and many entertainment services such as rock band night, improv night etc. so to the java, you are one good thing. read more

A refreshing change from the normal chain coffee houses. It's an old place...rough around the edges...but the coffee drinks are good. I'm the designated driver so no Pabst Blue Ribbon for me. Wi-fi is free and there is definitely a mixed crowd. A nice place to go after eating pizza at Savage. read more

O.K. Hipster Coffee House. The coffee was good even though I arrived at a slow time....3PM. The thin long space is awkward and there are dark, and very dark, areas. They share space with a music venue, and apparently the bathrooms as well, and it shows. If you don't mind it being a little grungy then go for it...you are in L5P so what do you expect? read more

I absolutely love the coffee here. A few of the servers are a bit weird and unhappy but its overshadowed by the sweet servers there. Don't expect to get fast Starbucks service. But I have no problem waiting for really great coffee. It's strong as all get up. I'd even say stronger than Starbucks. read more

Every time I go to Java Lords I have a good time. The bartender/baristas are extremely friendly. Anytime my boyfriend and I are looking to go get a drink, we always end up at Java Lords. Thanks guys! read more

Spent 3 years of my college life in this dive and I miss the heck outta this place! Great location and decent pricing. Yea the hipster crowd can be a bit too much every now and then, but an Irish coffee, a cheap Pabst and something sweet to munch on is enough to pacify me! read more

Less variety than expected but the woman who helped me was very kind and helpful. There's room inside and out to sit - creative art inside. It's an interesting stop but nothing I would need to go back to. read more

It really is good coffee, 100% fair Trade & Organic. They roast all of their coffee fresh in house now.

Rudest manager ever experienced. Told my friends to get the f*** out of his restaurant, after they requested items. Disappointing.

This is my favorite coffee shop! The staff is amazing and have great personalities. My favorite part about Java Lords is that they don't take sh*t from overprivileged teenagers that come in 20 minutes before closing and demand something that is not available at that time of night. No adult out at 11:30pm wants to be around poorly mannered teenagers with a sense of entitlement anyway. What customers out late night want is for those teenagers to get the f*ck out so the rest of us (that actually tip for a service) can enjoy this establishment without snotty brats. This coffee shop is the best! read more