Atlanta/ Food & Drinks
Published on February 14, 2020
Atlanta's 4 best cafes (that won't break the bank)Amélie's French Bakery & Café | Photo: Jen Z./Yelp

Looking to try the best cafes in town?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable cafes in Atlanta, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're on the hunt.

1. Octane Westside

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Topping the list is Octane Westside. Located at 1009 Marietta St. NW in the Marietta Street Artery, the cocktail bar and cafe, which offers coffee, tea and more, is the highest-rated cheap cafe in Atlanta, boasting four stars out of 707 reviews on Yelp.

Yelper Jonaya P., who reviewed Octane Westside on Dec. 12, wrote, "I am drinking one of the best lattes I've ever had. That's it. That's all. I got a caramel latte made with oat milk."

2. Amélie's French Bakery & Café

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Next up is Marietta Street Artery's Amélie's French Bakery & Café, situated at 840 Marietta St. NW. It's an outpost of the national chain. With four stars out of 490 reviews on Yelp, the cafe and patisserie/cake shop, which offers coffee, tea and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a low-priced option. 

Yelper Aiman S. wrote, "One of my absolute favorite coffee shops! I love the coziness of the space, the fair prices and the menu and drink options. They all make for a consistently great experience."

3. Corner Bakery Cafe

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Check out this outpost of the popular chain Corner Bakery Cafe, which has earned four stars out of 144 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the cafe, bakery and breakfast and brunch spot by heading over to 3368 Peachtree Road NE.  

Yelper Rachel B., who reviewed Corner Bakery Cafe on Nov. 17 wrote, "We had breakfast here and could not have been happier with our food and service. Our breakfast was literally delivered with a hug by the sweetest lady."

4. Cafe Momo

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Finally, there's Cafe Momo, a local favorite with four stars out of 85 reviews. Stop by 231 Peachtree St. NE, Suite B71, to hit up the cafe, sushi bar and buffet spot the next time you're looking to satisfy your cravings on a budget. 

Curious to know more?

In terms of signature items, "We are a self-serving buffet, priced by the pound, serving all different kinds of fresh salad, with a wide arrangement of toppings and dressings," the business notes on Yelp in the section explaining specialties. "We also have sandwiches, which are made-to-order. Our customers are satisfied because we use only the finest ingredients."


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