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Of the 100 or so Yemeni coffeehouses across the country, Atlanta has six, all of which have opened in the last five years. Whaat's driving this trend? And what makes Yemeni coffee special? Plus, find out where you can try it in Atlanta.

Avondale Estates has a new neighborhood gathering spot: the Book Bird, a recently relocated and expanded independent bookstore at the Dale. It pairs carefully curated shelves and gifts with a full coffee shop and a thoughtfully programmed wine bar. Owned by Brittany Smith and Amie Waltzer, the space invites visitors to linger—whether browsing for books or settling in with a cup of joe.

At Stellow, coffee is rooted in memory. Owner Clinton Perry built the Chamblee espresso bar to recreate the feeling of being a kid in his grandmothers’ homes—spaces that felt soft, welcoming, and personal. The newly opened coffee shop draws from those memories, honoring both women with a design, menu, and ethos rooted in nostalgia and care.

The opening of Coffee Therapy is a caffeine- and community-driven boost for owners Tamar Telahun and her brother, Simon Gebru. They are best known for Feedel Bistro, an Eritrean and Ethiopian restaurant, which closed in 2023. At that time, Telahun promised a comeback, and in October 2025, they opened their new cafe, which she says is an extension of Feedel.

Long before coffee shops became trendy, Atlanta locals found their haven at JavaVino. For more than two decades, the Poncey-Highland cafe welcomed people came to work, connect, and build community. As the cafe shifts its focus to wholesale, its legacy remains deeply rooted in the neighborhood—and its influence will continue to be felt in the very beans that will be served at the new establishment taking its place. Called At Arbeta, a Scandinavian-inspired cafe and coworking space is taking over the space with a targeted opening of late summer.

When Portrait Coffee was offered the chance to collaborate with OutKast for Stankonia’s 25th anniversary, the team leapt at the opportunity. The result is Stankonia Coffee, set to release on October 28. The roast Portrait concocted is a funky-fruity blend inspired by the spirit of the album.

Pastry chef Claudia Martinez, a two-time James Beard Award nominee, is opening a coffee, dessert, and cocktail bar in Poncey-Highland. Named Bar Ana (using the initials of her parents and sister), it will be located in the space formerly home to El Bar. Slated to launch mid-summer, it will feature Recuerdos Café by Ivan Solis during the day and a full bar led by Mayim Williams (El Malo, Kimball House) in the evenings.

Open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. during the week and 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends, Schaf Shop turns over the space in just 20 minutes, converting My Sister’s Room’s massive dance floor into a cozy hangout with booths, high-tops, and a glass skateboard case.

Citrus and coffee may seem like an unusual flavor pairing, but to barista Paul Judy, it just makes sense. “Coffee has a lot of natural acidity to it already,” explains Judy, who works at Valor Coffee in Dunwoody.

Brash Coffee Roasters, the homegrown coffee co. known for strong brews in petite spaces, is opening its fifth location in Atlanta—this one in the new Junction Krog District near Krog Street Market. Slated to launch in May, it will reside in a shipping container-like kiosk just off the Eastside Trail of the BeltLine. Unlike other Brash locations, this one will serve alcohol. Its specialty will be an espresso martini made with freshly roasted Brash beans, of course.