April 18th, 2025

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