Afro Joes Coffee & Tea

"Afro Joe’s has been a revelation since Kendall and Aisha Griffin open their first location in Auburn Grehsam. Great food — the short-rib grilled cheese is amazing — quality coffee, and a community gathering space; places like this are sorely needed in the neighborhood. They’ve since moved to Beverly and have continued to perfect their formula. For those hungry, the South Side Short Rib Grilled Cheese will trounce midday hungers." - Ashok Selvam

"Afro Joe’s has you covered if you’re looking for a casual spot to finish your thesis or write out your holiday cards while listening to some live music. This Beverly coffee shop also has you covered if you’d like to do those things (or attend poetry slams and open mics) while drinking silky smooth hot chocolate." - veda kilaru, adrian kane

"If you’re looking for a new coffee shop where you can finish your thesis and listen to some live music, Afro Joe’s in Beverly has you covered. Along with coffee drinks, they also have pastries and breakfast sandwiches, as well as soups, salads, and wraps. And they frequently host events—whether music, poetry slams, or an open mic night—after the coffee shop closes." - adrian kane, john ringor, veda kilaru

"Since it opened in 2020, this family-owned Auburn Gresham cafe has become a community hub with weekly live music, monthly open mics and a rotating art display. It also serves both hot and iced tea, chai, and matcha, plus a variety of blended drink specials." - Samantha Nelson, Eater Staff

"Co-owners and spouses Kendall and Aisha Griffin have rapidly accumulated a loyal following at Afro Joe’s, which originally opened in Auburn-Gresham and has since relocated to Beverly. In addition to a popular food menu (think short-rib grilled cheese) and strong coffee, the cafe also features silky cups of hot chocolate in a variety of milk options and topped with chocolate drizzle." - Naomi Waxman, Eater Staff