Vantricia T.
Yelp
Still working my way through Black owned coffeeshops and 404Coffee was up on the list.
Let's get into it!
Location and Parking
They are located on McDaniel Street. The parking is street parking. My partner and I came around 11am so there was plenty of street parking.
Venue and Atmosphere
Stepping into the venue feels like taking a step back in time to "Old Atlanta". The bar where you order is right in the front, and to the right there is a photo wall full of all of our faves drinking coffee. Michelle Obama, Queen Tina Turner (RIH) and Beyonce are some that I remember off the top go my head. On the other side is where the tables are located and the art on that wall is true trip down memory lane with photos from Golden Glide, Busy Bee Cafe, Club 112 and so much more I loved it.
There were about 3-4 tables on the right side. My only observation was that there isn't a lot of plug space. My partner and I were the only patrons that were sitting at the moment so we had access to the plug but I do wonder if it could ever possibly pose a problem.
Food and drinks
Another thing I loved was the name of all the drinks and how you ordered them. The coffee was named after iconic Atlanta monuments. I ordered the Auburn Ave, which was the white chocolate latte. Other fun names I saw were Beltline, 96 Olympics, and of course Peachtree.
The food was the same way. I had the Buford Hwy, which was the breakfast burrito with scrambled eggs, bacon, roasted red peppers, and siracha mayo. Yes, it absolutely was as good as it sounds.
Service
Service was quick and easy. The barista was patient with us as we perused the menu and was more than happy to explain everything to us.
Another thing I noticed is the sense of community among the residents who lived in the area. There were some regulars who walked over and from the conversation alone you could tell that a genuine community connection exists, which was wonderful to see.
Verdict
If you're needing a bit of Atlanta nostalgia, or if you're needing to brush up on some Old Atlanta history, drop by 404 Coffee, have an Auburn Ave, and relive a little bit of it all.
Until next time!