Donkey Coffee

Funky coffeehouse near Ohio University. Lots of small rooms winding through. Interesting art and more interesting crowd. Students, families, retirees, travelers. Nice drink and pastry selection. Friendly and accommodating staff.

The staff is a bit slow at times holding up paying patrons for a long casual chat with someone who came in for directions. The coffee selection was great. The WiFi is to be avoided at all times if you don't want your credit card info to be stolen or to be locked out of your Netflix account. Beware or be sorry, but don't say you weren't warned. Would go back for coffee on a slow day... With my wifi off.

Very cute cafe with lots of tables and some couches. Great coffee

Great service, great coffee

I just recently moved to Athens and one of the first things I wanted to do was lock down a coffee house and Donkey coffee is it! Incredible coffee, the best service every time, great loyalty card & a good atmosphere for studying or socializing.

I graduated from Ohio U just last month and for weeks now I have been trying to find a comparable coffee shop in my new residency location. I spent a large portion of my college career in Donkey Coffee. I have made countless memories there due to their inviting environment and cheerful staff. I love their coffee and baked goods, especially the blueberry muffins! I studied for almost every test I had there and did majority of my homework there- I even had a few interviews there for my healthcare major. I truly earned my degree in Donkey Coffee!! Also they are open 24 hours a day during finals week which I always took advantage of. No matter what type of background you have or what hobbies/interests excite you, Donkey is a place for everyone. I wear my Donkey sweatshirt (that I earned with their rewards points program) very prOUdly!!!

The staff has consistently underwhelmed me. For instance, when I ordered a coffee with an extra shot of espresso I was told "Coffee really doesn't come that way" when in reality it does, it's on their menu, and it has its own name.
Among my visits I have felt like I was an inconvenience to serve.

1 bad apple spoils a bunch. They have really good coffee but they are expensive. Starbucks is even cheaper. Plus you get more from Starbucks. I never would have tried Starbucks if I hadn't been treated so poorly the other night. Oh my, you are busy. Find another job if you can't handle it. You shouldn't take your mistakes out on your customers.

Friendly, low key atmosphere centered on the coffee drinker and the people who love them . Nice place to study or read in the back room. Lots of little spaces for meeting with friends. Really good coffees!

Good service, good coffee, and a very cool space.