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Cafe theatre blog
Capturing the theatre of life, the interesting places, and the stories surrounding them that can all be enjoyed from a simple cup of coffee at local coffee shops. |
 Cafe Theatre of the Week Spiller Park Coffee Who are the founders? James Beard award-winning chef Hugh Acheson and talented barista, Dale Donchey, who also started Steady Pour House Where did it start? As a coffee kiosk in Ponce City Market When did it start? 2015 How many locations are there now? 4 Locations; the coffee kiosk at Ponce City Market; the full-size coffee shop at 2929 North Druid Hills Road in Toco Hills; in the Westside at 2275 Marietta Blvd NW, and most recently in South Downtwon at 233 Mitchell Street What’s unique about this place? The theme of the coffee shop is based on the historic Atlanta baseball stadium, Spiller Park, that was built in 1924 on Ponce De Leon Avenue for the Atlanta Crackers. Some elements include walls designed to resemble the pine tar on a bat, Hoolie, the bear mascot name referenced in several places, including the WiFi password What kind of food and coffee do they serve? The coffee includes two George Howell varieties from Guatemala and Colombia, and Ethiopian Beans from Intelligentsia One of the most unique beverages is the Cola-Cocktail, which includes a combination of tea syrup that is filled with Coke and a shot of espresso. The combination is then poured into a mason jar and topped off with coconut crème and star anise to create a Milky Way effect. Also, the Hugh Acheson inspired toast is to die for, and can come with a variety of toppings from jam to nut butter to avocado  
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 Cafe Theatre of the Week Inman Perk Coffee When was it founded? 2006 Where did it start? In the historic Inman Park neighborhood of Atlanta How many locations are there now? 2 locations total; one at 240 North Highland Avenue in the Inman Park neighborhood of Atlanta and one at 102 Washington Street NE in Gainesville, GA What’s unique about this place? Inman Perk is committed to benefiting the local neighborhood and to caring for the environment through the use of Fair-Trade practices and a commitment to Sustainable Coffee What kind of coffee do they serve? Whole bean coffee beans are roasted by Stockton Graham & Co. and include Arabica beans and green beans In addition to a variety of typical coffee beverages such as Americano, cappuccino, frappe, mocha, cortado, espresso, and late, specialty coffees such as French Roast, Southern Comfort, Brazil Alta Mogiana, Sumatra Lintong, and Tanzania Peaberry   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 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 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     Cafe Theatre of the Week Just Love Coffee Café Where is it located? Just north of the 285 perimeter in the ground floor of an apartment building located at 1110 Hammond Drive, Sandy Springs, GA. Parking is free for patrons of the building When was it built? The company was first founded in 2009. The idea originated with the founder, Rob Webb and his wife on a flight to Ethiopia to meet their newly adopted children. He decided to start a business with the purpose of making hand-roasted coffee to help others who were passionate about adoption and wanted to live lives of love. What’s Unique about this Place? Just Love is a great place for breakfast, lunch, or dinner in addition to great coffee. They have a fun and inviting atmosphere where children are welcome and arcade games can be spotted at certain locations Why Should I Care? The company was founded with the purpose of creating a for-profit venture that could help families offset the high costs of adopting children. They started online, supplying coffee to offices in Nashville, TN. They were able to donate $100,000 in the first year and proved that their model could work. Their first physical location was in Murfreesboro, TN, and has now grown to 25 physical locations in several states. Visiting Just Love provides the opportunity to take part in their mission while enjoying great food and coffee      Cafe Theatre of the Week San Francisco Coffee Roasting Company Cafe Location 1192 North Highland Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA What is the Vibe of the Place? The place has a chill but creative vibe. A great place to read a book or work on a creative project. Established in the 1990s, walking into the place feels like walking into Cafe Nervosa from the Frasier sitcom What Kind of Coffee Do they Serve? An abundant selection of signature coffee drinks such as the Maple Staple, the Mexican Mocha, and Cake in a Cup as well as the typical latte, americano, cappuccino, and drip coffee drinks What Kind of Food and Pastries do they Serve? San Francisco has a good variety of food and pastries from, including burritos and bagels for breakfast and wraps and sandwiches for lunch. They also have a large selection of cookies, brownies, and croissants to choose from Who is the Owner and What was their Inspiration for the Coffee Shop? Doug and Tonyo Bond founded the coffee shop in 1992, desiring to bring their love of cool, community-oriented San Francisco coffee houses to their hometown of Atlanta. What started off as a small java-joint has blossomed into a place where new ideas are birthed and community flourishes Are there any interesting views from the Cafe? If you're fortunate enough to get a seat by the window, you can observe the historic street of Amsterdam and Highland Avenue as you read a book or get work done       |
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