Cafe Theatre of the Week
Kin Coffee Company
Who are the founders?
The founders Phil and John are academically brilliant with degrees in molecular biology and strategic management, respectively. They are on a mission to transform how people think about the "daily dose" of coffee 
Where did it start?
In Chamblee, GA
Where is this cafe located?
 5352 Peachtree Road, Chamblee, GA
When did it start?
2023
How many locations are there now?
Only one location 
What’s unique about this place?
The place feels clean and has a modern feel in an old building, with plenty of local art on the wall. It is in the up-and-coming downtown Chamblee area that has become a local destination with restaurants and shops and with an easy walk from MARTA. There is plenty of free parking onsite and along the street 
What kind of food and coffee do they serve?
They have a good selection of seasonal drinks, including the watermelon coffee soda and the Georgia fog as well as traditional coffee options including flat white, cortado, mocha, and their daily brew coffee with beans that are sustainably sourced. They also have pastries such as croissants from the locally renowned Alon's Bakery & Market 

Cafe Theatre of the Week
Henris Bakery & Deli - Buckhead 
Who are the founders?
It was founded as by Henri Fiscus, who immigrated from France just after WWI and worked in restaurants in NY before coming to Atlanta to be a pastry chef for the Biltmore Hotel
Where did it start?
At the corner of 10th and Peachtree Streets in Midtown Atlanta. Henri purchased a prior restaurant at that location with the desire to use his skills to serve 
Where is this cafe located?
In Buckhead at 56 East Andrews Drive NW Atlanta, GA
When did it start?
In 1929 at the Midtown location. 
How many locations are there now?
Henris has since grown to 7 locations 
What’s unique about this place?
The French roots of the place are evident in the quality of everything including the food, pastries, the design and character of the place, and the customer service. 
What kind of food and coffee do they serve?
They have a large selection of quality sandwich options that would rival any New York deli including pastrami on rye, roast beef, and French Dip. They also have high quality pastries including croissants, tarts, and truffle cakes. Lastly, it's a great place to get a cup of coffee with lattes, flat whites, and drip coffee available    

Cafe Theatre of the Week
la Madeleine - Perimeter Center
Who are the founders?
Louis le Duff 
Where did it start?
It was founded as Brioche Doree in Brest in Northwestern France before opening their first US location in 1983 in Dallas, TX 
Where is this cafe located?
Near Perimeter Mall at 1165 Perimeter Center W, Atlanta, GA, although there are others in the greater Atlanta area, including in Roswell, Duluth, and Buford
When did it start?
In 1976 in France, then 1983 for their first US location
How many locations are there now?
80 Locations that each have their own unique feel 
What’s unique about this place?
la Madeliene is a French country restaurant and coffee shop that makes you feel like you are walking into a cafe in Paris. It's a warm and cozy place to have a nice meal and coffee with friends and enjoy good conversation 
What kind of food and coffee do they serve?
They have a good selection of quality coffee options including mochas and lattes, French pastries including macaroons, croissants, tarts, and parfaits and French food items including quiches and crepes  

Cafe Theatre of the Week
East Pole Coffee Co.

When Did it Open?
The physical location opened in September of 2017. The business was first started in 2015

​Who are the founders?
Jared Karr and Jules Tompkins, who first met in high school and were reconnected over a shared love for specialty coffee

Where is it Located?
At 255 Ottley Drive, Atlanta, GA in the newly renovated Armour Yards. The stadium seating in the main foyer provides a great place to study or meet with friends over a good cup of coffee

How many locations are there now?
Two, the Armour Yards location (featured here) and one at 676 North Highland Ave NE in Virginia Highlands 

What’s unique about this place?
You can subscribe to the many clubs such as the Scuba Club, Yacht Club, or Titanic Club and receive coffee at your doorstep every four, two, or every week, respectively. Also, with the stadium seating in the lobby, it is a great place to read a book, get work done, or meetup with friends 

Why Should I Care?
Their team has a combined 20 years of experience with specialty coffee, including their Iglesias Antigua, the beans for which are grown through sustainable agriculture in the rich soil of the slope of the Volcano Agua in Antigua, Guatemala