10 Local Coffee Shops North of Atlanta

For most of us the day hasn’t “officially” started until we have had our first cup of coffee. Thankfully there are so many fantastic local coffee shops to choose from north of Atlanta. We’ve compiled a list of the top 10 local coffee shops you gotta try next time you’re craving a cup of java. Let us know which is your favorite.

1. Valor Coffee In Downtown Alpharetta

Valor Coffee is a North Atlanta coffee shop and roaster. The coffee shop is known for its slogan: “Uplifting people through coffee.

2. Rendezvous Coffee

Rendezvous Coffee is a family-owned coffee shop that offers a variety of brunch items, special macarons, cream puffs, gluten-free pastries, and more. All baked goods are made daily in-house!

3. Cips Coffee

Cips Coffee Roasters is a neighborhood coffee roaster serving specialty coffee, expertly roasted on site. Great coffee goes hand-in-hand with friendly service and a welcoming experience.

The 3 C's of Cips are simple! Courteous. Consistent. Comfortable. Every guest deserves friendly service, a consistently great product and a feel-good coffee drinking experience.

4. Fuel Coffee

Fuel Coffee is a premier and authentic Coffee Shop that proudly serves the North Georgia area. Their mission is to provide high-quality coffee and food for all those that wish to combine fun and enjoyable ambiance with premium ingredients into one.

5. Nido Cafe

Nido Cafe at Vickery is a cafe known for serving breakfast, coffee, tapas, drinks, dinner & dessert located in Cumming, GA.

6. Community Cup

Community Cup offers coffee, pastries, and plenty of hand­crafted, decadent beverages. The concept of this coffeehouse centers more around community than caffeine. It’s an idea that germinated in the owner’s mind during a yoga session.

7. Cafe Intermezzo

Cafe Intermezzo is a 300-year old European coffee house. When you step into Cafe Intermezzo, you are stepping into another time, another place. It is an intermission between the busy acts of life.

One day you may enjoy a wonderful cappuccino, a beautiful pastry, and your getaway or rendezvous is complete. On another visit, you might enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a late-night appetizer with a glass of wine or a cocktail.

8. Warm Waves Coffee

Warm Waves Coffee is a local micro-roaster in Alpharetta, GA providing some of the freshest coffee you can buy! Enjoy delicious fresh coffees, healthy organic teas, tasty pastries and otherwise just hang out and relax!

9. Crazy Love Coffee

Crazy Love Coffee's mission is to provide a friendly gathering place committed to sharing the love of God and the love of coffee. The shop also offers breakfast and lunch, as well as an array of market items such as t-shirts, jewelry, housewares, and books.

Crazy Love is located on Canton Street in the heart of the Roswell historic district, where locals are seen visiting the shop on a daily basis.

10. Because Coffee

Because Coffee is a local coffee roaster in Dawsonville, GA, crankin’ out some great coffee for anyone who’s looking to make their day better. This coffee shop was created by a group of friends who are psyched about great coffee & all actively involved in projects that are helping people all around the world.