Taproom Coffee

"Taproom Coffee is a specialty coffee and craft beer bar dedicated to serving unique caffeinated beverages, namely Japanese style iced coffee, and a selection of craft beer from breweries in Atlanta and elsewhere. They offer plenty of seating and free Wi-Fi, and serve as a community hub for Kirkwood." - Allen Gaoiran

"This coffee joint carries the laissez-faire attitude of the surrounding Kirkwood neighborhood. Single light bulbs hanging from blue wires dangle down into the center of the room for that “we just opened” effect when in fact they’ve been in business since 2014. The mornings feature coffee usuals with a side of pastries from Alon’s Bakery (get the stuffed ham and cheese empanada). But later in the day their beer taps open up with craft brews, making it the perfect spot for a first date with options to get whatever type of buzz the situation calls for. photo credit: Sarah Newman" - Juli Horsford

"Opened in 2014, this historic Kirkwood specialty coffee and beer bar is the result of Jonathan Pascual’s vision—and a Kickstarter campaign that surpassed its funding goal in a mere seven days—to create a community in what he called a "coffee desert.” The cafe is tucked on the bottom floor of a low-rise townhouse building. Inside, pale blue walls, wood paneling, white countertops, and modern pendant lights give it a vibe that hovers somewhere between industrial and new-trying-to-look-old. The beans are roasted locally by East Pole Coffee, and there are really well-made espresso, lattes, and cappuccinos, as well as draft coffee or tea drinks, which are all brewed in-house. Taproom also rotates nine taps, focusing on limited-release or seasonal beers." - Jennifer Bradley Franklin