Taproom could be very nice, but the atmosphere is marred by the presence of numerous flies - fruit flies - that flit endlessly as one is trying to work. Addressing that problem would be a great way to start improving Taproom.
The weather was great, and the place has plenty of outdoor seating. The cappuccino was very good, as was the blueberry muffin. Staff is nice too. Bike parking outside :) Great way to spend a Sunday morning!
Love stopping by Taproom on my morning walks with my pup. The cold brew and raspberry cheese danishes are perfection! Kirkwood favorite!
Good little coffee shop near Kirkwood Market,right across the road from Anna's Barbecue.The roast on the coffee was smooth, with a good finish.Indoor and outdoor seating available. Dog friendky outdoors. Fast & friendly service. If you're near Decatur and need a coffee fix then consider coming here!
Go here to get harder-to-find out of town roasters and newer ATL roasters’ beans
This multi-roaster specialty cafe has a lot going for it: ample indoor and outdoor seating; coffee from some of the best roasters in Atlanta (e.g. East Pole) and the USA (e.g. Black and White), as well as upcoming Decatur roaster Opo; easy street parking; Wi-fi; and a good range of espresso, drip and pour over options. Why 4 stars then?There were a few shortcomings. Even though they're allowing dine-in, they refused to serve coffee in the mugs sitting on top of their espresso machine and instead serve hot coffee in their to-go paper cups. Not only is drinking out of paper a less pleasant experience, it is also more wasteful.Secondly, while they had a pretty good range of coffee from three roasters, the prices are high - indeed the prices of coffee from Black and White were about 20% higher than buying from Black and White directly. Given Black and White offer free shipping on orders above $25, this means that the coffee is not only less fresh from Taproom, its also more expensive.Finally, the drip is served burn-your-tongue-hot, which either indicates that they're expecting most people to throw cold milk into it, or they're not paying attention to appropriate serving temperature for specialty coffee.All-in-all - 4 stars - its definitely significantly above 3 star cafes around town, but isn't up there with the-best-of-the-best in Atlanta.
No complaints at all but the flies are a BIG problem and disrupt the indoor experience. This needs to get under control before returning.
This multi-roaster specialty cafe has a lot going for it: ample indoor and outdoor seating; coffee from some of the best roasters in Atlanta (e.g. East Pole) and the USA (e.g. Black and White), as well as upcoming Decatur roaster Opo; easy street parking; Wi-fi; and a good range of espresso, drip and pour over options. Why 4 stars then?There were a few shortcomings. Even though they're allowing dine-in, they refused to serve coffee in the mugs sitting on top of their espresso machine and instead serve hot coffee in their to-go paper cups. Not only is drinking out of paper a less pleasant experience, it is also more wasteful.Secondly, while they had a pretty good range of coffee from three roasters, the prices are high - indeed the prices of coffee from Black and White were about 20% higher than buying from Black and White directly. Given Black and White offer free shipping on orders above $25, this means that the coffee is not only less fresh from Taproom, its also more expensive.Finally, the drip is served burn-your-tongue-hot, which either indicates that they're expecting most people to throw cold milk into it, or they're not paying attention to appropriate serving temperature for specialty coffee.All-in-all - 4 stars - its definitely significantly above 3 star cafes around town, but isn't up there with the-best-of-the-best in Atlanta.
Quiet location compared to most other coffee shops. The service here is very considerate, at least from my experience here. The menu, however, is very limited.I. LOCATIONWithin Kirkwood Station. For parking, I parked on the street for free ~ easy.II. SERVICEConsiderate. I came on a day they were slammed with a massive order of probably 30+ drinks for a company. I waited for an extended period of time for my drink. The employee who took my order was kind enough to give me a free beverage as compensation for my long wait ~ Shows they actually care. I appreciated it.III. QUALITYI'm sad at how limited the menu is. I didn't have much flexibility with the syrup flavor options to add to my cold brew like I typically do. I expect more from a place that specializes in coffee.IV. CAPACITYBusy for a Thursday mid-afternoon.
I love Taproom and live nearby and come here often for a great (and I do mean great) cup of coffee. As far as I am concerned it is one of the best coffee shops in Atlanta. That said, for some reason, the afternoon staff has started cleaning up, putting chairs up on tables, mopping, sweeping, etc., almost two hours before closing, making working here and getting school work done awkward and uncomfortable. So I guess come early. Other than that, I highly recommend.