Black Coffee ATL

The atmosphere is great and the Suit and Tie that I ordered was very good. The staff, for the most part, was very friendly. My only critique is that the food item that I ordered was prepared very differently than the first time I got it. Consistency will keep folks coming back. I’ll be back regardless, but some people may be put off by ordered a food item that should be toasted but instead is cold and not toasted.

This is what a coffee shop should feel like. Good music at a comfortable volume. Lighting that isn't jarring and in your face. Ample seating with outlets. Local art on whe walls. Ambiance A+ 100% And then there's the coffee. An informed and evolving exclusive menu. Black excellence.

I want to give this a better rating because it’s black owned but I’ve literally had an issue of the 4 times I’ve been so far. From running out of food, to closing time different than what’s posted online to POS not working. Quiet, nice decor and loved the open mic night. I’ll continue to patronize sporadically in the hopes I can have a better experience and give more stars.

Very expensive. I ordered two Portuguese lattes and two breakfast sandwiches and the total was $40. There are no prices on the menu and they charged for each item that should already be included in the breakfast sandwich (ie cheese, bacon, croissant). My experience would have been better if there was more transparency and I knew the prices before I ordered. Parking was difficult since the parking lot is very small and there are only a few spots reserved for Black Coffee.

Visited this location for the first time. The young lady that took my order had a nonchalant attitude. She wasn't rude, but was very pleasant either. I ordered an iced French vanilla Chai tea latte with oak milk. Sad to say my latte was not good at all. I ended up throwing it away. I want to give this coffee shop another chance.

Excited to try this place, and I may return, but
I was SHOCKED to when the cashier told me my total for a regular coffee with added syrup was $6.04. I’ve been to my share of coffee shops and I might expect this price for a pour over, but drip coffee for this price was a bit much. There aren’t any prices on the menu, when I asked how much the speciality espresso drinks were I was told $7 and up. Prices seem off. Of note, during my visit the bathroom was not functional and neither was the card machine—they were only taking cashapp or Apple Pay. The price would be less of a factor if it matched the overall quality of the experience.

I found this place on Google and I’m glad I did. I wish I lived closer because I never had a macchiato so creamy and smooth. They had some great choices and I decided to go with the suit and tie macchiato, which did not disappoint.

Update: one person can ruin the entire establishment! I visited on 1/7/23 and did not receive the same customer service I experienced on my first visit. I honestly felt like I was bothering her by placing an order. After the order was placed, I took my phone out to make a payment and she points to a sign on the system that reads only cashapp or Zelle. Why wasn’t this stated before ordering? Also, I seen her using milk from a box so I asked what milk is she using and I was told oat milk because they ran out of regular milk. Again, why wasn’t I told this before being charged? I then asked for a receipt to see if they charged me for oat milk and yes they did .25, I know it’s not a lot but it’s the principle. How are you charging customers for the lack of your products? Our lattes were not hot, I ordered a grilled cheese and it was not melted and she gave me the end of the bread and a regular slice. Where they do that at? Well I guess that’s black coffee Atl style but never again. It was a waste of 31.99.

I left here feeling ripped off and noticed several red flags. First red flag, the menu didn't have prices on it. You have to have the worker ring it up to get a price on anything. That's a bit ridiculous. I shouldn't have to filter through the barista about what I can or am willing to spend. Not sure if they think that's cute or if business planning is so poor that they cannot commit to pricing the items. I mean you're not re-inventing the wheel here. It's a coffee shop. Coffee shops have been done thousands of times. If they are unsure, it seems there are plenty of examples for them to copy and paste until they figure it out. Second red flag, worker was not pleasant. A coffee shop should have pleasant people as grabbing coffee and tea are pleasant little rituals that people should enjoy. Third, $11 for avocado toast on store bought bread and store bought avocado spread. It was gross. I suggest either come up with fresh recipes or charge a price that makes sense for what you're offering. The Daily offers avocado toast for $8 on fresh baked bread with fresh avocados. To think your customers lack the discernment to recognize prepackaged avocado spread is insulting. I spent literally $20 for a matcha and avocado toast that was not even good. Lastly, when my drink was ready it was placed at the end of the bar, and the barista didn't bother to let me know. No, it was not a busy day. It felt like she just did not GAF. Overall, this place did not give me good feels. There are way too many good coffee shops and cafes in the city like Little Tart and the Daily. I hope they take the feedback and do better.

This is one of the best coffee shops I’ve been to this far in the metroplex. Never had a bad drink. It is small so get there early as seating is limited once it’s full. Parking can be sparse. But that’s normal for that area. One major con is that now they seem to not have food or not all the ingredients. And it’s been the norm for a good 3-4 months now. Once they start to have food in stock the rating would be a 5.

They really put the Black in Black Excellence with this coffee shop. Great setup, with plenty of seating, outlets galore, not to mention the food, drinks, and service never lacks. I really enjoy coming here. I’ve tried the bodega, the waffle Jane, and the grown pb&j they were all a 10 out of 10. Will is there in the mornings he is always helpful and makes great food and beverage selections. This place is filled with black entrepreneurs and business people. I hope I get to come back and edit this comment but my only complaint is the Wi-Fi could be a little better, but I will still come here everyday. To come bounce back from the Wi-Fi comment, they do have hookah so bring your mobile hotspot and chill.