To be honest, we had breakfast at another spot earlier that morning, but we already knew their coffee was kinda weak. . So, we found ourselves craving a real cup of coffee afterward. A quick online search pointed us to @Local Coffee. At the time, we were in Conyers, but the results led us all the way to Downtown Covington. That's when we realized, it's been awhile, but we'd actually been there before. We entered and were greeted warmly by the staff. Wifey was still reviewing the menu and I started explaining what I was looking for; a mocha but that was not watered down by the milk and foam. The barista took my suggestions and was ready to brew my customized request. Wifey decided on an Americano with Caramel added in the little milk. While we waited, we took a few minutes to explore the space.The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming. Toward the back, there was a cozy little library area perfect for lounging, and just off to the side near the counter, we noticed what looked like a small selection of beers on tap--all from Creature Comforts Brewing Co., if I'm not mistaken. Our drinks were ready in no time. We were both happy with our choices after tasting them. We will definitely come back again when in downtown Covington Instagram: @whatsthenextmemory read more

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Gave 4 starts for the decor and vibe. Staff were friendly and service was quick. I got the chai but didn't care for it. No spice to it and it was so sweet it was like drinking condensed milk. 1/4 my cup was just whipped cream. read more

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Service was very friendly and prompt. Their coffee drinks are really good. Nice decorated ambiance with a little book nook for reading. read more

Local Coffee House and Study Lounge - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Covington, Georgia

Today was my first time meet6here for our book club. I had the caramel bourbon latte with oatmilk and a berry braid. Both were delicious and didn't break the bank. What I really love is the vibe. The staff were laid back, friendly and super helpful. In the book nook you can take a book and/or leave a book. I took one this time. I have several to donate the next time. I'm looking forward to trying something different on my next visit. read more

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I hate to say it but this one was a swing and a miss for me. I had such high hopes of chilling all day to study. The vibe just wasn't there and... I just can't do low food scores. We didn't end up staying. Seems like it could be such a cool place just needs a boost of pride read more

I always have an enjoyable experience at the Local. The staff is always pleasant. I love the atmosphere. The fact that you can sit and read a book from their library or your own is so great. I used to love their muffins, but can't enjoy them now that I know I can't have gluten. They have live music sometimes, like guitar playing. It's never too loud as with some establishments where you can't hold a conversation or just mellow out. read more

Good place to study and get coffee. I always choose the area in the back because they' have more charging space and bigger tables. Only thing id say is it gets very loud at a certain time of the day and a-lot of teens come in in the afternoon. So studying is not recommended but coffee with friends is a much better option. read more

Local Coffee House and Study Lounge - Studying in the back lounge - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Covington, Georgia

The online hours are incorrect. Just drove 30 minutes out of my way to find them closed. read more

Local Coffee House and Study Lounge - Closed even though online it says they are open. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Covington, Georgia

Great music playing and great spaces to hang out. The coffee is good, and the staff has been kind each time I've visited.

Riley is AMAZING!!! he makes great drinks! We came last year and made sure to stop in again for drinks and to make sure he was working! I also love all the Christmas decorations and the little library. read more

Holy cow!!! Wandered in here tonight while waiting on a table next door at the social goat and was blown away! The staff are friendly, helpful, and easy to talk to! The vibe is really great with the library and study lounge to handle any reason you are there for! The coffee is definitely strong so be careful!!! I had a nitro cold brew that was strong enough to shout angry 80s style wrestling promos like macho man randy savage!!! 12/10 will be back!!! read more

Local Coffee House and Study Lounge - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Covington, Georgia

Love this coffee shop in the square. Great atmosphere and vibe. Love the lights and the music playing. Staff is friendly and the coffee is the BEST! read more

Riley is the GOAT! He makes our drinks perfect every time. He is quick and efficient, you can tell he loves what he does. The atmosphere is awesome especially during the holidays. read more

Great atmosphere, friendly employees, and great coffee! I got an iced vanilla latte and you could taste the coffee and it wasn't too sweet. read more

Local Coffee House and Study Lounge - Iced vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Covington, Georgia

Horrible customer service from both the workers and owners. Wanted some coffee on my work trip. Will not be returning or recommending.

EDITED: Love, love, love the atmosphere and the goodies. BEWARE the espresso is super strong so adjust your order accordingly. I wasn't expecting it so my coffee wasn't great. I didn't ask for a remake but I'm going to try them again and and make sure to ask for "extra sweet " to see if that helps. Edit in response to owner comment: It was a white mocha made with oat milk. Definitely appreciate the feedback and will keep that in mind. read more

Great coffee, yummy pastries & the CUTEST freaking space you've ever seen. The main area is great but just wait til you go around the corner to see the lounge/game area and bathroom. Outdoor seating too. Sometimes they have an acoustic or spoken word performance on the little platform stage by the door. read more

Went today to get a coffee and a tea. The guy that was making drinks with long hair did not care about anyone's time or experience. He took 25 minutes to make a drink, was visibly talking with other coworkers loudly and made it uncomfortable for everyone in line. Not to mention, drinks were terrible. Would not suggest going here, bread and butter is way better. Head across the street there instead. The only positive is the live band playing, they were great! read more

The coffee was good. The vibe is really different.....we love that. There is a large and I mean really large screen playing music videos. The music is not really my style but I liked it nonetheless the less. The new girl behind the counter was friendly. I would love to go sometime when they have live music read more

Great atmosphere. Lots of comfortable chairs and nooks to sit in. Baristas can make whatever you want. No menu per se but they have a wide selection of coffee beans and flavors so just come with a want and let the baristas shine. Repeat for sure read more

Probably the worst matcha latte I've ever had. Didn't taste like green tea at all. Somehow it tasted like peach? Both drinks were crazy sweet. Coffee was subpar and we didn't have super high expectations :/ The cup of ice water was refreshing though. Maybe they specialize in something else read more

Local Coffee House and Study Lounge - Matcha latte and cold brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Covington, Georgia

This is an amazing study lounge for students of all ages! The coffee is fantastic. However, it is expensive. I believe that 16oz of coffee is $8 or more. On the other hand, the service is awesome! The people and staff are very kind and want to make sure you get the best service! The ambiance is very masculine but as a girl myself, is not to masculine! Its a great place all around! read more

Best coffee in town, always has a vibe of good music on. They have a huge projector with games on. Just overall a really cool coffee shop

LOVED the cool vibe here! This coffee shop also pairs as study lounge and reading nook with live music sometimes too! Kaitlyn, a barista there, welcomed us with smiles and exceptional customer service! It was impressive to watch her, bc she had a line of customers and still kept her smile on while mixing up delicious coffee drinks all on her own! I will definitely be back! read more

Love this coffee, great place great hang out spot coffee has great. Prices are high. Customer service is great. read more

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Service good, coffee good but....I sat in the "study" lounge to work on some things looking for a quiet space. Instead I was blasted by screaming grunge rock music. Unless your coming here to study Gwar you might pick a different place. Not quite the coffee house music I hoped to be studying to. read more

Yummy drinks, yummy food. Great service, The worker with the blond hair was super nice!! I think her name started with a K! Definitely would recommend read more

Favorite place to get a coffee and chill out. The coffee is always the way I like it. The staff is knowledgeable and always offers to make the right drink for everyone. I have witnessed them make that offer to many customers. I really appreciate the wonderful service! read more

Fabulous latte and cronuts and bakery goods!! Love the overall atmosphere of the place as well!! read more

Local Coffee House and Study Lounge - Vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Covington, Georgia

The lavender coffee was amazing! And I love the cozy feel you get when you walk in. It's definitely worth visiting and looks like a perfect place to study or just relax. read more

Local Coffee House and Study Lounge - Super cozy - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Covington, Georgia

This was our first time here And the place is amazing and beautiful and a great place for launching and the coffee was a really nice roast and delicious This coffee shop is beautifully designed and the lots of books we actually had our coffee in the back room/library which was so awesome as books are my fave pastime ,,,,, so this was definitely a five star rating/morning for me and the service/server Was fantastic and friendly,,.. I would highly recommend this place and wild be back if we come to this area,,,,, read more

Thank you for opening a wonderful coffee shop you can hang around in and be social again read more

Local Coffee House and Study Lounge - Chilling at @local with Santa Claus - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Covington, Georgia

I have been wanting to try this place for awhile now. We ordered two drinks and two donuts. Everything was amazing and delicious. The service was fantastic. We will be back. Looking forward to trying everything. read more

Great coffee and atmosphere! Good service too. It's nice to have another coffeehouse within walking distance!

Some of the worst customer service I have ever experienced. I asked if they had iced coffee and they told me yes they had iced coffee, iced lattes, and cold brew. I get a small iced coffee with English toffee syrup and half and half and they charged me the price of a cold brew which was 6.97!!! I get this is a tourist location for Vampire Diaries and food is overpriced but 7$ for something I didn't ask for?!?! When I told them I didn't want cold brew, I wanted iced coffee, they pedaled back and said their cold brew was the iced coffee. I felt bamboozled because they weren't honest with me and lied to me in the beginning. I know the difference, I've been a barista for over 2 years. Save your money and go to Bread and Butter Bakery instead, the service is also way better and they don't lie to your face. read more

Local Coffee House and Study Lounge - 7$ small cold brew I didn't ask for. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Covington, Georgia

If I could give this place 20 stars I would. We stopped by for a family tour of downtown historic Covington and it's the middle of the summer... so sweat everywhere and the breeze isn't helping... We went inside to grab some of their on tap Kombucha, pastry, and to use their restroom and it was absolutely amazing. The restroom was clean and kept clean, the pastry and drinks were fantastic, and the staff were beyond wonderful and helpful. We will definitely be coming back if not for the town then for this spot. Note: none in our family were needing to study, but the lounge was incredibly quiet despite moderate traffic through as it was en route to the restroom from the main side of the cafe. read more

Some of the worst customer service I have ever experienced. I asked if they had iced coffee and they told me yes they had iced coffee, iced lattes, and cold brew. I get a small iced coffee with English toffee syrup and half and half and they charged me the price of a cold brew which was 6.97!!! I get this is a tourist location for Vampire Diaries and food is overpriced but 7$ for something I didn't ask for?!?! When I told them I didn't want cold brew, I wanted iced coffee, they pedaled back and said their cold brew was the iced coffee. I felt bamboozled because they weren't honest with me and lied to me in the beginning. I know the difference, I've been a barista for over 2 years. Save your money and go to Bread and Butter instead, the service is also way better and they don't lie to your face. Edit June 29th 2021: The owner has responded but I can't tell if it's a bot or not because: 1. They misspelled my name even though it's in the review. 2. The baristas did not explain they did not have iced coffee. They outright told me they did and then charged me for cold brew, essentially lying to me to appease me instead of making the effort to tell me they didn't have it. Either that or they truly didn't know the difference. 3. I'm glad you have confirmed a 24 oz cold brew is 6.97. Even if I wanted a cold brew, I ordered the smaller size which is no way 24 oz so I was overcharged regardless. I have included a photo of it in my initial review. 4. I was not aware of the sign but I did question them for the high price after I heard who I assumed to be the trainer tell the other person to charge me for a cold brew even though I asked for a small iced coffee. They did nothing and overcharged me for the wrong size and for a drink I did not ask for. 5. That is the most pretentious thing I have ever heard, "we just choose to not offer hot coffee poured over ice," you do know that quality iced coffee can be done, right? Also with that logic, why add ice to any of your drinks? There was ice in my "iced coffee" after all. 6. I really hope you hire someone who actually knows coffee and how to ring people up properly, I can understand someone new, but the person who appeared to be the trainer insisted they had iced coffee. Customers deserve to know what they are getting and not to get the wool pulled over their eyes. Don't call cold brew iced coffee because they are different drinks with different brewing techniques, tastes, and prices. Don't think we won't notice and I feel bad for customers you have most likely also swindled. I just can't stand dishonest businesses. read more

Local Coffee House and Study Lounge - Obviously not 24 oz - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Covington, Georgia

Atmosphere - 5 Service - 5 Food - 3 (very very sugary) Coffee - 4.5 Cost - Pricy Their coffee is quite good. They almost always offer a wide variety of nut milks. If you're a cold brew person, don't get their normal cold brew - it tastes like soy sauce. The Ethiopian is much better, albeit with strong fruity overtones and slightly smoky undertones (which I enjoy). The baristas are always wonderful. They are always chatting with the customers, making the coffee shop feel homey. The music played over the speakers is generally alt-rock, indie, or classic rock. They often have live music on weekends - usually only solo or duet performers. Sometimes they make your ears hurt, other times you catch a hidden gem. Such is the nature of Middle Georgia. The decor features images of famous locations in Atlanta, murals commissioned from a local artist, and small paintings done by local high schoolers. There is a study lounge in the back, with wireless phone chargers and the wifi is fast and consistent. A warning - avoid coming here after 8:00 PM if there is no live music. The few times I've taken this risk I've encountered: - a gaggle of drunk middle/high schoolers - incels/bronies playing switch games while saying very questionable things Loved the idea of a late night coffeeshop. The execution is ... lacking. Overall, I love coming here to work and drink unique brews. Hope you have a chance to stop by! read more

I recommend! The owners were super friendly. There were lots of drinks options to choose from. I especially loved that they have nitro cold brew on tap, as well as kombucha (which is hard to find). The nitro cold brew had a great flavor and the kombucha was delicious! read more

got an iced vanilla latte and a chocolate chip muffin and they were both amazing (literally writing this in the parking lot). the barista was super sweet and she helped me decide on what to order. the atmosphere is so peaceful and warm!! prices are better than st*rbucks and i love supporting a local business. i'd come here again and again! read more

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