The location is great. The building and atmosphere is amazing old barn/cabin style. The food was terrific and service was fast. Prices are perfect. Definitely worth the visit. read more

Mate Factor is my top coffee shop recommendation for "off the beaten path" in Savannah bc (1) their herba mate is something to experience (2) you will find one of the best Savannah souvenirs: house made bread loaves and (3) with both inside sitting and a cozy garden outdoor patio which is dog friendly(!), you will be sitting pretty while you enjoy your beverage. My husband and I were looking for a coffee shop while heading out of town to work while we had the dogs in tow. This place hit all the marks - wifi and dog friendly. Although we were searching for coffee we couldn't resist trying the herba mate and we are so glad we did! We learned it is the national deink of some South American countries and has a higher antioxidant concentration than green tea! I had it with oat milk and it wasn't like tea at all - it had its own flavor. With all the health benefits of herba mate, you gotta try it. Whether you sit at the garden area patio or inside - you cannot go wrong. Lots of intimate seating inside (not good for large groups). The patio is dog friendly so that was a huge benefit. Omg the bread. This bread is the unique souvenir you want bc the shop owners GROW THEIR OWN WHEAT AND HAND MAKE THEIR OWN BREAD!! So yeah, you want whatever loaf they've locally grown and freshly baked. read more

Mate Factor - House made loaf bread! SERIOUSLY AWESOME. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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Beware.... Needed to waste sometime before dinner reservations and found this cute little coffee shop. So cozy on this chilly day in Savannah. Good service. But within one hour, both our stomachs were upset. It was not pretty. But my photos are off the chain. Next time, I'll going to Starbucks, this matè was not for us. read more

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Hands down the cutest coffee shop I've been to! The BEST Sourdough bread I've ever eaten! All baked goods made with natural ingredients, gluten free, natural sweeteners, etc! Their coffee and tea selection is amazing, I recommend trying their Ol' St. Joe along with a slice of banana bread and taking a loaf of sourdough to go to enjoy later! read more

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* Hidden gem in Savannah * I found this place quite exquisite. The ambiance is one in a thousand. Also the owners are a cute couple running the restaurant with love and care. I found that they served very sweet coffee but it was very flavorful too. She made sure to deliver us the drinks on time. It is a must try for people trying to work remotely from cafes. Highly recommend in Savannah! read more

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Mate Factor is lovely! I had never had mate before and thought that it would be cool to check this place out before leaving Savannah. I ordered the green chai mate latte. This latte had the perfect level of sweetness and was smooth. I also tried a breakfast sandwich while I was there and really liked it. They had plenty of other treats here that I wanted to try, but was too full to try anything else. One of my friends said that the banana bread was good. My friends and I sat outside on the back patio. There is plenty of seating both inside and outside. read more

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We stayed a couple days in Savannah and tried this breakfast place twice. Both times the coffee urn was empty at 9am. The replacement took way to long and they forgot to let me know that coffee was now available again. The egg on a roll is microwaved and everything comes on paper plates and cup. The baked muffins were good. It'a a cute eclectic place. read more

Mate Factor - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

This is our go to spot for breakfast brunch or lunch after a weekend in Savannah or Tybee Island. The staff is super friendly and they are always willing to make adjustments to accommodate your dietary requirements. The food is made to order and is always delicious and super fresh. The portions are very filling and fairly priced for the high quality ingredients. Lots of the items are organic and you can feel good about eating them. The breads and pastries are made with Organic ingredients and utilize maple syrup or other non processed sugars like agave for sweetness. The dining areas are very clean and cozy but inside seating is limited so if you see an open table make sure to slide in and save it if you're dining on premises. They have more seating outside in the courtyard but in the Summer it can be quite hot and humid in this part of the country. Definitely recommend to anyone wanting something unique and healthy but don't take my word for it go try yourself! The dessert and food might be healthy but they have all the taste and satisfaction you are craving! read more

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Best Coffee in Savannah! Love the atmosphere and kindness! I do like their pastries as well!

LOVED the Ruben. Nice simple sandwich for lunch. Drinks were yummy and diverse. The vibe was so cute. Not much seating and they brought food to us! But we were there in a Sunday. So that's on us! Overall great experience read more

Mate Factor - Dandelion root drink - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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So good! This place is such a goldmine. So cute, peaceful, warm. Got the spinwhich, and egg sandwich, the bread tastes so good and soft. The green chai was delicious and filled to the top. Really enjoyed and recommended to anyone. read more

Mate Factor - Outside patio - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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Always awesome service. Great wholesome food. Welcoming kindness is all the details in the ambiance. Come for a drink or for a meal...it won't disappoint! read more

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As it was a nice sunny Sunday morning today, my wife and I drove downtown, parked our car, and planned to take a leisurely stroll through and around the neighborhoods bordering Forsyth Park. After parking our car off of Habersham, we came across Maté Factor. The sign out front stated that they sold Yerba Maté (an herbal tea), coffee, and "wholesome bakery" items. My wife has been a fan of mate' ever since she first had some on a trip to Uruguay several years ago. So we stepped inside what we anticipated to be the usual nondescript coffee house & bakery. Boy, were we surprised! This place is an absolute delight and a hidden gem in the neighborhood. I don't think that my prose can do it justice, so I will just direct you to the photos I took. I could envision spending an entire day inside just relaxing, eating, and drinking coffee or tea in one of the several distinctly original and interesting seating areas. As we had just eaten breakfast at home, we couldn't take advantage of devouring any of the delicious-looking bakery items on display. (Once again, I turn your attention to my photos.) That will have to wait until next time. But we did order tea (my wife) and coffee (me), and sat ourselves down in two big, soft, leather chairs in the front room. We sipped our beverages, talked and relaxed for a while, and then continued on our Sunday stroll. When we return - - - and we will definitely be returning - - - we will come prepared with healthy appetites so that we can fully enjoy the offerings of the bakery. read more

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One of my favorite spots I've been to in Savannah, I completely missed it on my first two trips in, but it will be a staple for any future visits. We had the Deli Rose and Ruben with the Ol' Joe coffee, and it was amazing. The atmosphere inside the cafe made it feel like you were in a fantasy world, unexpected but super appreciated. read more

Mate Factor - Lower seating - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Excellent healthy food and nice air conditioned place to hang out. We enjoyed the Reuben and the Chicken Sandwich, as well as the carrot cake! Yum! read more

Mate Factor - Patio dining - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

The staff is incredibly friendly and the sandwiches are always so fresh. My favorite is the mate latte with oat milk. The outside garden in the back of the cafe is also a really sweet place to sit. It is also noted that the bathroom always is clean. They also sell cute natural products. Relaxing place to meet a friend or go by yourself. read more

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Talk about charming! This place is unique and just oozes comfort. Comfort foods and drinks, great bakery treats and just a wonderul environment to sit and relax. It's just a few blocks east of Forsythe Park, so it's an easy stroll over there to enjoy your treats/coffee and people watch. We did this 2 days in a row and can't wait to go back and do it again. Their sweet rolls are among the best I ever had and their cappucinos are rock solid, yet unique in their flavoring. Price wise, think Starbucks, though the baked treats are a little more expensive than the Seattle coffee chain offerings. Even so, totally worth purchasing. They do wraps, sandwiches, and I think 1 breakfast sandwich, as well as a few different varieties of fresh baked loaves of bread, all reasonably priced for being home baked right there. Didn't try any, but they look amazing! read more

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The atmosphere of this place is awesome. Super authentic& great vibes. The (I'm assuming) home baked pastries, breads and breakfast items were all amazing. We had the banana bread and blueberry walnut muffin solid! We also got 2 coffee lattes, they were very low profile and coffee came through vs a Starbucks or some of those chain coffees that are over bearing with sweetness. (We did vanilla lattes and seems like they make their own organic vanilla, very nice!). Lastly we got a breakfast sandwich with corned beef, it was so delicious, unique and refreshing. We also did a 2 egg sandwich add turkey, and this was banging. The egg rolls really put these sandwiches on another level. First time to Savannah, and first coffee shop, but it was 10/10. read more

Tried a few desserts (sweet potato pound cake, banana bread), while they looked good, I didn't care for them. The banana bread wasn't fully mixed, having a small section of flour in the middle. Their granola is solid, and tasted a sample of their olive bread, which was nice as well with some olive oil. read more

This place is so cute. I got the breakfast sandwich with corn beef. It was very good. Also got a blueberry muffin which was very moist and delicious. Would defiantly come back and dine in next time. read more

Really cool place to grab a coffee or tea! Interior design is ornate and rough themed with wood awnings, booths, walls, etc... I would have given them five stars if they didn't charge me extra for vegan milk. It doesn't make sense to be charged $1 extra for something that's better for the environment, healthier for me, and costs about the same to them. And the guy at the counter was nice and friendly and even gave me a sample of Yerba mate! read more

The amazing It factor. I adored this place. Very sad that I couldn't sit here and eat since we were running late on time. We did a pick up order from here recently. The employees are wonderful in assisting on the phone. I didn't have the menu on me and they helped me decide what I wanted plus were so patient. What I ordered: Their speciality drink of old st. Joe with some hazelnut flavoring , this was a strong yummy coffee drink. I'm not a muffin kind of girl but decided to get it here, and I became a fan. The cranberry almond muffin was scrumptious. Lastly ordered the spinach egg sandwich and yum it had such good flavor. I highly enjoyed everything and hope to dine here in person in the future because this little coffee house is so cute and adorable. A must if you are visiting Savannah Georgia. read more

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Note: Review based on visit pre-COVID Mate Factor (MF) is such an interesting and delightful little cafe! After following the directions on G maps, when I finally found it, it was like finding a magical house! MF is located in the middle of a residential neighborhood of large, old houses and up the street from Kroger. It's also a few blocks away from Forsyth Park and after a morning of playing on the playground, I took the kids to find MF for a some lunch. - Parking - We walked from Forsyth Park (which was only about 5 mins), as we approached, I noticed parking was plentiful on the streets, all around the cafe. No meters either! - Vibe - If I could describe Mate Factor in one word in terms of vibe, I think it would be serene. I don't even know how to begin describing it except that you just need to go and see it for yourself. It's just so unique! The outside of the building is yellow and when you walk inside it's a narrow space, but they use up every inch of the space. There are different levels with booth seating and leather lounge chairs by the two front windows, seating below ground level and more seating up the small staircase. There is so much character and detail. The outdoor space is also just as charming with mosaic table tops and iron chairs on their patio in the back and wooden tables and chairs on the street in and around the store front. The bathroom is also quite different! - TLC - The staff compliment the vibe of the space. Just real chill people and nice! - Eats / Refreshments - I ordered the Peach Iced Tea, Iced Latte, Chipotle Chicken and the Garden Turkey Sandwich that the kiddos shared. I made a few modifications and they were happy to oblige. They split them up in their own dishes which I thought was thoughtful. All delicious! - Kiddos - If you have a stroller, best spots are outside or in the back patio. It'll be hard to maneuver inside. They do not have a Kids specific menu, but there are definitely things you can find for your kiddos and based on my experience, they are happy to accommodate! As their name suggests, their signature drinks are Yerba Mate and they have a nice selection of both coffees and teas, either hot or cold. They are also known for their baked goods as well, so I'll definitely check those out on my next visit. I was just too full from the wholesome sammie to indulge the last time. Stay safe, Friends! read more

Absolutely worth the stop! Easy street parking, a decent amount of seating inside and out and such friendly staff! We ordered the organic turkey sandwich, it came warm with melted cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato, sprouts and a side of chips and was absolutely delicious! I was surprised by their big good section as well! We also got a Pastry on our way out and everything was absolutely delicious! read more

Mate Factor - Organic turkey sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Super cute place to have a pastry n latte. Nice little nooks to do your online activities and zen atmosphere for reading or relaxing. The inside is lovely and the outdoor eating space is an added perk to this experience. The pastries are absolutely fresh and the all natural drinks superb. A must place for your after work de-stress. read more

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This was the only place that was open early at 6 am on a Tuesday. Cute little spot with street parking. Has a nice assortment of hot sandwiches and a bunch of different drinks. Ordered an egg and cheese and an iced coffee. Staff was sweet and brought sandwich out to us seated in garden area. While the sandwich was good would have like option to add spinach or maybe some bacon! Very cute place for studying or meeting up with a friend. read more

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We decided to stroll into this cafe during our trip to Forsyth Park. It was one of the cafes that was still open past 2pm. The cafe itself is so cute. It is located on a corner and has a few tables outside, perfect for dates and people watching. The inside of the cafe is two levels and there are little nooks everywhere. We saw several students here tucked away just working on their laptops. They have a small retail area in the front of the shop with merchandise ranging from lotions, soaps, coffees and teas. There is a fridge with takeaway items and the case of pastries is displayed by the register. My friends ordered a regular iced mate and I went with a mango iced mate. It was so refreshing. If you've never had mate it basically tastes like a mild green tea. The mango mate tasted like mango purée mixed with green tea. Yum. This cafe is so unique and cute. I highly recommend for some chill vibes~~**~~** read more

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Hands-down the best coffee shop I've been to in Savannah! They reappropriated an old barn are using reclaimed wood and a skillful metal craftsman who made all the metal pieces inside this beautifully decorated quaint little shop! The drink was exceptional I got the mate latte with chicory and it was fantastic... And I got a scone as well which is excellent! I drove by this place four times before stopping in because it so I'm assuming... But highly worth a visit... Outstanding! read more

Excellent food and great atmosphere! Recommend the delicious baked goods, egg sandwich, garden turkey and hibiscus tea!!

food was so fresh and good! a little outside of the main strip but worth the trip. the employees were so sweet and calming. the yerbamate was fresh. i got the mocha mint and it was delicious! read more

Staff is very helpful and friendly. I tried mate for the first time. Tasted great, but not for evening. Next time I had the roobiius tea. They have gluten free sweets and bread if you ask. read more

Cool little coffee shop with a few sandwich options. My husband said his ruben sandwich was good. My spinach, egg and cheese sandwich was OK but suffered from an over abundance of a ketchup-like sauce (see photo). Service was friendly and efficient! read more

Mate Factor - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Really enjoyed the vibe of this place. Great coffee and loved the breakfast sandwich. But don't expect to get bacon here.

So many nooks and crannies to snuggle into with coffee and good book. Feels other worldly. This place is like crack for coffee lovers. Beautiful place to connect with loved ones over excellent food and drink. Calming and vibrant at the same time. Kind servers. read more

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I've been eyeing this place for years and just never made it here until recently when my parents were back in town and wanted to try a new coffee/breakfast spot. Maté Factor has great reviews per yelp so that's how we stumbled here. And the nice thing is it's literally a 5 minute walk from Forsyth Park. We came here around 11 Monday morning and it was not too crowded ( with kids I've mastered the art of missing breakfast rushes because we don't make it out of the house early enough Hahahah). Maté Factor is so cute just from the outside, you walk in and it gives off such cozy vibes with seating both downstairs as well as upstairs. But what really stole the show here for me was their outside seating, it was almost little a secret garden with cute tables and it was even shaded off a little to make it bearable in the hot summer months. My parents both ordered their coffees, while my oldest ordered a chai latte and then my youngest and I both ordered teas. We also ordered some bites to share- we went with a date bar, their sweet potato pound cake, a egg and cheese sandwich as well as their spinwich. I wasn't too overwhelmed with our picks but the sweet potato pound cake and the spinwich were really good. What was really the highlight of my breakfast here was their teas, seriously some of the best tea I've had and I'd come back for more. All in all such a cute place, there's street parking galore and Forsyth Park right down the street. And if you're a big tea drinker this place has some of the best tea. read more

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I came here my first real day in Savannah and have been coming back ever since. I love the indoor and outdoor seating area. All of the baked good are very friendly for people with dietary restrictions. I have had Mate before but never like this . I have forgotten about Starbucks and rather bring my money to a business that cares what they put into their drinks and food. Staff is always friendly and helpful . I cannot get enough of iced Mayan mocha or the iced chai. Their muffins are phenomenal . They also have spanakopita the best I've had since my childhood best friends Greek family's parties. They also offer half off their day old fresh bread . Atmosphere is rustic indoor tree house with fresh flowers and live plants. read more

Mate Factor - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Walked there from Forsyth Park. But noticed there is a good amount of street parking available. There is indoor and outdoor seating. There is coffee and baked goods available. I'm definitely not super knowledgeable in coffee, but I did not enjoy my drink. Hazelnut iced latte: really sweet, I think I had about 5 sips before deciding to toss it. I would have gotten a baked good to try, but was still super full from lunch. The cafe itself is really cute and a nice study area. read more

Mate Factor - Hazelnut iced latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Food was super fire!!! I had the Rueben sandwich, it was amazing. They put enough beef in the sandwich and the cheese pull is there. My wife had the spinwich, had so much flavor and a little kick to it with the Siracha, it came on a challa roll. Service was friendly. Ambience is pretty cool, like a little tavern. We also had a slice of the pecan pie since we are in Georgia, it was ok, very sweet. The sandwiches made up for the experience though. Definitely recommend it! read more

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What a great little cafe! The spinach and egg sandwich was delicious as was the Mocha latte. Everything is made fresh and I will definitely be back to try the everything sour dough bread. There is a super cute courtyard in the back with tables as well as seating inside. The staff was very helpful in explaining the menu. All in all, a truly wonderful breakfast experience and the best food I've had in Savannah. read more

Mate Factor - Back courtyard - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

This place is so CUTE! There are so many nooks inside and out that offer a comfy perch to enjoy your bev. I had never been, so was appreciative that the the wonderful woman working behind the counter took time to address all of my questions. I landed on a mixture of the iced green tea (unsweetened) and iced mango (sweetened), which was SO GOOD. 10/10 recommend to a friend and would happily go back to try a baked good :) read more

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