Recuerdos Cafe

Tucked away in the back of a building, this speakeasy-style café is delightfully sneaky to find—and honestly, if a very cool girl in a tie (Hannah Berner–adjacent energy) hadn’t been standing outside to point me in the right direction, I never would have found it. One of those places. If you know, you know. Once inside, the vibe immediately felt like a true local hideaway. Young professionals typing away, Slack messages popping, quiet conversations humming in the background—productive but relaxed, cool without trying too hard. Exactly the kind of place you want to “park” for a bit. The service was friendly but not overly chatty—perfectly intuitive. We both understood the assignment: I needed coffee. I ordered an iced latte with almond milk, and it was absolute perfection—smooth, balanced, and clearly made with care. I also tried the pineapple coffee cake, which was moist with small chunks of pineapple and just the right amount of streusel on top. Sweet, but not heavy. A standout. I’ll definitely be back and would highly recommend this spot to anyone visiting Atlanta who wants great coffee, a low-key place to answer emails, and the feeling that—just for a moment—you’re a local. ☕✨

Everything was great, the service, atmosphere, and the drinks were incredible. Very exclusive menu with wonderful flavor pairings. It is usually very busy, but the service is still friendly, not rushed, and the wait times vary, but usually are reasonable. Cafe de Olla, Kiwi Lima, Horchata Chai, and Mexican-Vanilla Flat White were great, didn’t love the Manzanita as much. As other reviews have mentioned, it is noisy and seating is limited. The baristas were helpful answering my questions as I figured out what to order. Go in through the green "Bar Ana" door underneath El Ponce in the back of the parking lot.

Gorgeous space with warm, friendly, welcoming baristas! Came to get some work done: on site parking, plenty of outlets, good music. I tried the Hojicha latte and LOVED it (described very accurately by the barista). Ended up packed by about 9/9:30- popular spot already! And heads up the door is kind of out the way, it’s on the East side of the building and says Bar Ana (pictured) Clearly a space that has been curated with intention and love. Will definitely be back.

amazing vibe, amazing staff, and amazing menu! went here for their opening and was greeted with the loveliest service and had the best hojicha I’ve ever had here in atl! literally dream about it it was that good! 10/10 coffee shop, one of my top 5 spots in Atlanta

Recuerdos may not have its permanent space open quite yet, but what they’re already bringing to the Atlanta coffee scene is something special. Popping up at the El Ponce patio, they’re serving some of the most soulful, thoughtfully brewed drinks I’ve had -the Café de Olla is a must-try: spiced, rich, and full of warmth. Even as a pop-up, you can feel the heart behind the brand. The team is friendly, intentional, and clearly passionate about creating a space rooted in culture and memory. The concept highlights the stories of immigrant families and living in the south through cafe and tragos. Ivan highlights and features exceptional Mexican coffees, so be sure to ask him for a little more detail on what's in your cup. Can’t wait to see the full vision come to life — but for now, this patio experience is already a vibe. UPDATE: Effective Nov 20 2025 Recuerdos is now open in their permanent space that they share with Bar Ana underneath El Ponce! Same great coffee. Even cozier vibes. Lots of plugs for laptop work or phone charging. Beautiful ceramics!

Absolute favorite place to get coffee in Atlanta! Wonderful cozy vibes inside with great seating (lots of plugs too) and exceptional coffee. I recommend this coffee shop to everyone— my favorite drink right now is the Cafe de Olla!

It’s incredible to see what was previously one of the best coffee popups in Atlanta finally settle down in a steadfast and permanent space. It was packed when I visited around noon on December 7th. Do expect a reasonable wait if you visit near peak hours. Great coffee on drip and espresso, both well dialed. Horchata Chai which my partner got was excellent as well, diversity of flavors well balanced and complex.

Hidden gem tucked away with great service and nice ambience. It does get crowded quickly so there may be a wait for seating. However, the cafe de olla was a little cold but otherwise perfect. I will definitely be returning!

Recuerdos is officially open in their gorgeous new permanent home beneath El Ponce, shared with Bar Ana. Vibes are amazing, same incredible coffee, even cozier atmosphere, plenty of plugs for laptop warriors, and ceramics so pretty you'll want to take them home (but please don't!) Now, onto the coffee itself: Recuerdos is bringing something seriously special to the Atlanta scene. Their drinks are soulful, thoughtful, and flat-out delicious. The Café de Olla is an absolute must-try - rich, spiced, warm, and honestly one of the best sips in the city. You can feel the heart behind this brand from the moment you walk in. The team is friendly, intentional, and passionate about creating a space rooted in culture and memory. Their whole concept celebrates the stories of immigrant families and life in the South through café y tragos. And if you want to learn a little more about what's in your cup, Ivan will happily walk you through the exceptional Mexican coffees he's featuring. Recuerdos is the kind of place you don't just visit - you feel it. And now that their full vision is taking shape, it's only getting better.

We had to really look for recuerdos. The sign for Recuerdos actually says 'Bar Ana.' Coffee shop by day, bar by night it's located behind and under El Ponce. But as one of the El Ponce employees told us, "nada que ver." (Ponce has "no connection" w Recuerdos.) And the menu at Recuerdos is limited to espresso drinks and café de olla -- coffee brewed with cinnamon and raw sugar. The pastry chef is still experimenting and isn't ready to start churning out pastries. Service was very sincere. And the café de olla was very good.

Wonderfully balanced and thoughtfully curated drinks made with heart and served with hospitality! Love their new space too. P.S. Their entrance is behind El Ponce at the green door that says "Bar Ana"!

Suppport local and enjoy some good coffee! Great spot and he made me a cortado ok request !

Perfect lattes and great service. Glad we found this hidden gem in ATL (but doubt they'll stay hidden for long!)