Atlanta, GA, Georgia, Coffee Bar, Taproom Coffee & Beer
Coffee/Tea Bar

Taproom Coffee & Beer

Thanks to a Kickstarter campaign that surpassed its funding goal in a week, this coffee bar and tap room in Kirkwood is now a community hub.
Morning coffee turns into evening beer
    The vibe

    Community hangout

    The crowd

    Lots of friends

    The coffee

    Amazing coffee drinks on tap

    The food

    Tasty pastries

Our Review

Jennifer Bradley FranklinContributing Writer

What's the story behind Taproom Coffee & Bar?
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.

What's the community like at Taproom?
This is a true neighborhood place: local moms with strollers getting a much-needed caffeine fix, ladies knitting while chatting over tea, college students catching up on weekend studying, and cyclists stopping in to refuel.

Are there any standouts on the coffee menu?
Taproom offers mostly beans roasted locally by East Pole Coffee, along with really well-made espresso, lattes, and cappuccinos. Think beyond the standards, though, and try one of the draft coffee or tea drinks, which are all brewed in-house, like the ultra-creamy Nitro Flash coffee, the Beerspresso (a nonalcoholic blend of nitro iced coffee, malt, and hops), or the Hopsintea (a similarly non-boozy mix of hibiscus, rosehips, and tropical fruit tea, all infused with hops). Taproom also rotates nine taps, focusing on limited-release or seasonal beers.

What about the food menu?
You won't go hungry, but food isn't the primary focus here. There are pastries from H&F Bread Co. and Ratio Bakeshop; on any given day you might find leek-and-parmesan danish, sticky toffee muffins, lemon poppyseed scones, and cookies.

It's tough to be an expert in both beer and coffee—did the staff live up to your hopes?
The staff here knows coffee (and beer) and everyone's eager to share that passion. Curious about the house-brewed coffee on draft? The barista will be happy to give you a taste. Ask about the 32-ounce "crowlers" (can-growler hybrids), which you can fill with any of the nonalcoholic draft offerings.

So what kind of occasion is Taproom best for?
It's a perfect place to catch up with friends while supporting a community business. You might get so comfortable camped out at one of the communal tables that you'll want to switch from coffee to beer as the day or evening progresses.

Vote Now

This year's Readers' Choice Awards survey is live!