We were traveling through Dahlonega to meet up with a friend and I found this place on Yelp. I wasn't in the mood to fight with the downtown crowd and this location was perfect. This place has many different seating options. There is a section with tables, a section with couches and comfy chairs, and rooms where you can privately meet with your girlfriends, Bible studies, or book clubs. Every member if the staff was kind and helpful. It is obvious they genuinely care about the customer experience. Now, on to the food. I took one bite of my sausage and egg Sammie on Ciabatta and seriously started laughing. I have never done that before but the sandwich was so good that it was shocking. The bread was so soft and flavorful. It was such a hearty sandwich. I love a good flight option and this one did not disappoint. I got to try all of their specialty lattes with oatmilk. This will be our new meetup place whenever we pass through town. read more

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Coming to this cafe gave my girlfriend and I the perfect small-mountain town vibe beginning to our day. The atmosphere in here is straight out of a hallmark movie, and the food was absolutely delicious. We were surprised by the price, but the portion size and quality was explanation enough when we received our food. The staff was very kind as well! This is a must do for a day in Dahlonega :) read more

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Cute coffee shop/cafe, friendly service, good food. Prices are a bit high for the area, but certainly good quality food, and drinks. Frittata was made to order so it took a bit. The cinnamon swirl roll was tasty! read more

The Bear Necessities Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dahlonega, Georgia

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We were on our way home from Helen and found this awesome cafe. First of all, I love a good pun in name so I was drawn to that. Secondly, the place was so cute and decorated like a cabin so it felt very homey. They had spread of baked goods and pastries, but we went with some good ol coffee and I got homemade egg bites and a fresh side salad. The egg bites were fluffy and delicious, and just needed a pinch of salt. The salad was light and fresh, it was all the perfect amount of healthy food to start my day! The staff were so friendly and kind, I can't wait to come back when we're in GA again! read more

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When you walk in to Bare Necessities coffee, you're transported to a cozy environment where you want to linger for a while. We ordered an Iced Strawberry Fields Matcha from the Summer menu. The service was outstanding and the girls were knowledgeable. The bathroom and dining areas were very clean. read more

The Bear Necessities Cafe - A private study or meeting space - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dahlonega, Georgia

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This is the cutest places ever. It feels very inviting and calming when you enter. Staff is super friendly and helpful when a choice has to be made. The pastries looked awesome. They have some gluten free breakfast options, which is always a plus. Coffee is delicious. read more

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Such a cozy coffee spot. We were visiting dahlonega and wanted to find a casual breakfast spot and we ended up here! They have parking in the front and more in the back. Seating is plentiful inside with many bakery options, coffees and lattes, breakfast and lunch items! We decided to get a latte flight ($20) because we couldn't choose - we LOVED all four of them but my favorite had to be the bear! The breakfast sandwich can come with different proteins or breads and I chose the focaccia and bacon, so heavenly and BIG I honestly couldn't finish and had to take home. Such a cozy ambiance here. I will say it took about 20 minutes for the food to come out however they were busy and appeared to be making them to order. I would come again! read more

The Bear Necessities Cafe - Focaccia breakfast sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dahlonega, Georgia

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This was such a cute cafe! The food was really good. One of my friends got their order wrong and the staff immediately fix it and even let him keep the other order! Overall, a great experience! read more

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Charming atmosphere, great service and excellent food!! Utterly delightful!!! Pictured below, avocado, toast, pasta, salad, and Bear-rito! Delicious !! read more

The Bear Necessities Cafe - Avocado, toast, pasta, salad, and bear-rito! Delicious!!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dahlonega, Georgia

Great coffee. The flight is super cute. The atmosphere is incredible. I wish I were still in college, I would have been here every day! read more

The Bear Necessities Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dahlonega, Georgia

I absolutely adored this place! It's a bit unassuming from the road but the inside is so cozy and welcoming. I got the avocado toast with fruit and a vanilla latte. I always appreciate a coffee shop with actual mugs. It was busy but got the good relatively quickly. I grabbed a chocolate chip cookie for the road and wish I'd have gotten a dozen- those are delicious! Make sure to get one. read more

The Bear Necessities Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dahlonega, Georgia

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Very upscale sit and meet area. Food very good and great presentation but expensive for a "coffee house."

So glad we stopped here on the way back home! Everything was excellent from the service to the food and beverages! Originally we ordered our food to go for the road trip home but the atmosphere was so cozy we decided to stay and eat. Highly recommend if you enjoy coffee and an awesome place to sit and drink it! read more

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When we visited the area for the first time, the temperature dropped suddenly into the 20's. We were freezing so it was really nice to find this cozy coffee shop with good food and hot drinks. read more

The Bear Necessities Cafe - Large bear photo that hovered over us as we warmed up with our coffee and hot chocolate during a cold streak right before Thanksgiving. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dahlonega, Georgia

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After going to the Dahlonega square for Gold Rush Days festival we were ready to sit in a quiet place for lunch and get some good food! Lucky for us it was 2:00 and they didn't close for another 1/2 hour. Delicious Roast Beef Sandwich large enough to share. Great service too!! Loved the bear motif all over! Lots of coffee and tea choices and they also serve breakfast all day. Well worth the trip. read more

Super cute place! The food was very good! My coffee was amazing. You order when you go in and they bring it to your table. Service was good. Would definitely come back here just for the coffee if nothing else! read more

The Bear Necessities Cafe - Super cute sitting area with my 12 oz iced toasted marshmallow latte with oat milk that's delicious! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dahlonega, Georgia

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Great coffee and sandwiches! Staff was super friendly. The decorations are so cute and there are a couple private rooms as well.

I got a breakfast sandwich and my daughter got a double chocolate muffin. The food was great and it tasted fresh. The only thing bad was that some of the food was out of stock, but that was because it was late morning. Definitely recommend this place for breakfast!! read more

Sweetest barista, made to order coffee and breakfast was fresh tasting and delicious! Adorable ambiance with choice of several uniquely decorated rooms. Pastries looked amazing too. We were passing through or this would be a regular stop for us. Found plenty of parking in a shared lot. Definite recommend!! read more

This was a quaint little cafe to stumble upon during my trip to Dahlonega. From someone who frequents shops in the "big city" of Atlanta, it was a nice change of pace to experience the small town atmosphere. The decor was straight out of a Hallmark movie! It was a Saturday morning around brunch time so it was very busy but the cashier did a great job keeping the line moving. This is not the place to go if you're looking for a QUICK bite to eat though. Our latte flight took around 20ish minutes to get to our table but we decided to eat in so that wasn't much of big deal for us. The BEC sandwich didn't have much flavor but a hint of hot sauce could be a game changer for it. It looked pretty though lol The latte flight also wasn't very hot and they kind of all tasted the same. If I ever make it back, I'll settle for a single drink. Overall, I enjoyed my visit! Check it out. read more

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This place was beautiful Inside. Nice menu and tasty food and beverages. I gave 4 stars instead of 5 because my coffee had so much foam that I received about 8 oz of coffee in a 16 oz cup and the drink was pricey for what I received. read more

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Prices are very high $15 for a bagel sandwich and $6 coffee so for 2 is $45 for breakfast is very expensive

My son and I absolutely love everything about this new cafe. I'm addicted to The August - Fresh sliced avocado and burrata cheese on fresh toasted bread with a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Best I have had in this area. And it also comes with fresh berries or seasonal fruit. Some Vegan and Gluten Free options. Look for my collection jar to maintain my habit. read more

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Staff were very friendly and food was amazing. The portions are huge! All the baked goods looked so yummy. We tried the cinnamon roll and it was delish! Also had breakfast sandwiches and the yogurt parfait, which was enough for 2-3! read more

ABSOLUTELY MUST VISIT! This place is a perfect coffee shop. Our Breve latte and mocha lattes were delicious. Ambiance was quiet and cozy. Small nooks or private reservable rooms for get-togethers, meetings, etc. Breakfast was amazing! Service was fast and cheerful. We can't say enough great things about this place. You can guarantee we'll be back on our next vacation! read more

The Bear Necessities Cafe - Breve and mocha lattes, & breakfast! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dahlonega, Georgia

Great ambiance, great service and coffee! Very cozy spot to hangout in Dahlanega, Ga. They even have private rooms where you can relax or work. read more

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I have no idea how this place has so many great reviews. The coffee is bitter. The offerings are limited. Small plates. Long wait for food. And everything is over priced! Maybe because there nothing else in the area? Or because it's super cute inside? $15 for a small mediocre burrito! What in the downtown Roswell is this foolery?! Don't waste your time or money. read more

So yummy! Had lunch with my family and everything was very fresh and delicious! In fact, we had a contest at the table to try and determine whose sandwich was the best... we figure we all won!!!! It will become your new favorite spot! read more

Wow this place is great! The decor is so comforting and what a great place to relax or even do homework! Super clean, very friendly, they even have private rooms to rent or you can hang in if no reservations. Just call and ask. Otherwise, ample space for seating. The coffee was delish and lots of fun baked items. So glad we walked in because this space was just precious! Give them a try, you won't be disappointed. read more

The Bear Necessities Cafe - Nice place to hang out - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dahlonega, Georgia

Best avocado toast I've ever had! The coffee flight was also great. Friendly staff and cool dining space. We can't wait to come back! read more

The Bear Necessities Cafe - Coffee Flight - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dahlonega, Georgia

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Such a fun place to get coffee and spend time with a friend! Lots of cute seating areas and the drinks and food were super yummy. read more

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You walk in and you are transported to a shop on a mountain type of vibe and greeted by Abby one of the employees. Abby was very helpful and kind to me and my best friend. My best friend had the avocado toast and it was very good . I had the sunrise parfait it was the perfect portion for breakfast and very fresh. The drinks we got were the bear latte and overnight hiker two drinks that we highly recommend we will definitely be coming back read more

The Bear Necessities Cafe - Overnight hiker and sunrise parfait - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dahlonega, Georgia

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As a family who travels a lot and is obsessed with coffee, we found the cutest family-owned coffee shop in the middle of Dahlonega. The service was wonderful and the food was even better. Being from and living in major cities across the U.S., this place is in the top 5 brunch spots we've been to. They offer great quality foods for great prices, southern hospitality feel, and a dog-friendly environment. If you're ever in or passing Dahlonega, this is the place to go. The owners were amazing and made us feel like family. Their coffee is unique and original with a lot of homemade ingredients. This little spot puts the big city coffee shops to shame. 10/10 would recommend. read more

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We recently stopped in to Bear Necessities Cafe after a morning hike. The cafe is warm and inviting whether you want to grab a quick coffee and something to eat or get comfortable in one of the many cozy seating areas. The owners and staff were so friendly and made us feel like we were old friends. The coffee was tasty and the baked goods looked delicious. We snagged a table outside since we had our dog with us but can't wait to come back to try out the food and stay a while! read more

The Bear Necessities Cafe - Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dahlonega, Georgia

Dahlonega has been In need of a coffee spot that has good food. Bear necessities not only has the best food out of all the breakfast/ lunch places in dahlonega but has the best coffee as well. We got the breakfast Sammie and the The August and the cinnamon roll iced coffee with oat milk. As soon as I bit into the August my eyes widened and I felt like I was born into a whole new world. It changed me forever and I will never be the same. It's quite literally to die for. The service was amazing! Everyone was so helpful and kind and quite fast. Ambiance is also so unique and cute. For a place that just opened this year they have such an old school shop vibe. There are secret little rooms to unveil as well like a coffee speakeasy read more

The Bear Necessities Cafe - Yummy yummy yummy - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dahlonega, Georgia

This Breakfast and Lunch restaurant is a "breath of fresh air" The owners have gone above and beyond in this day of "cookie cutter" restaurants! The interior design welcomes their customers to a wonderful experience along with delicious food choices! Please give them a try! Don read more

My frittata was over cooked so they replaced it apologized many times then gave a me a credit for a future breakfast. Great service & food!!! read more

This is from poet Gertrude stein and it's How I feel when visiting Suzy's bear Necessities... Coffee is a lot more than just a drink; it's Something happening. Not as in hip, but like an event, a place to be, But not a location, but like somewhere Within yourself... It gives you time, but not Actual hours or minutes, but a chance to be, Like be yourself, and have a second cup. The ambience is so, so friendly without disturbing gentle boundaries, and aesthetically beautiful in its decor. It feels like I'm in my favorite chair And feeling relaxed. Food is divine. We go as often as possible! read more

The food is delicious and the atmosphere is spot on. Beautifully decorated. My only complaint is that they were out of avocado toast when we arrived mid morning. read more

Delicious coffee. Great food. Beautiful place. Very cozy with a lot of options: tables, nooks, couches, chairs. Wonderful service with a very friendly and accommodating staff. Dahlonega has needed a place like this. read more