East Pole Coffee Co., Coffee Shop, Atlanta, Georgia
East Pole Coffee Co., Coffee Shop, Atlanta, Georgia
Coffee/Tea Bar

East Pole Coffee Co.

East Pole imports, then roasts, its single-origin green coffee beans at its location in the Armour Yards complex, meaning the quality at this industrial-chic cafe is high.
Brews with a side of coffee education
    The vibe

    Industrial chic

    The crowd


    The coffee

    Made with care

    The food

    An afterthought

Our Review

Jennifer Bradley FranklinContributing Writer

Take us inside the space. Where do you find yourself, and what's the vibe?
Though East Pole Coffee Co. is firmly within Atlanta’s city limits, its industrial location in the Armour Yards complex makes it feel off the beaten path. The 2,000-square-foot coffee bar features café and patio seating, and a production space and roastery behind glass. The space has double-height lofted ceilings, walnut wood tables and bar counter, sputnik brass light fixtures, navy and sea foam green accents, and floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the space with light. Tiny cafe tables (inside and out) are perfect for an intimate meeting, while the communal table and amphitheater-style seating in the building’s lobby are great for co-working sessions.

Cool. What's the crowd like?
East Pole’s clientele is educated about coffee—it’s no wonder, since the cafe and roastery hosts cupping sessions on Saturday mornings. Since the baristas create their latte art and pour over specialities just steps from the roasting room, guests can ask questions—and get detailed answers—about where their drink comes from and what makes it special.

Tell us more about this roasting room.
East Pole imports, then roasts, its single-origin green coffee beans, meaning the quality here is high. The cafe really shines in its pour overs, which rotate based on what’s available. The house-made seasonal syrups (in combos like orange-rosemary and rose-cardamom) are excellent additions to the espresso drinks pulled from the turquoise La Marzocco machine.

What are our snack options?
The food is limited: packaged granola bites from Hapeville-based purveyor Happy Camper, scones, pastries, and chocolate bars by Atlanta-based Xocolatl.

Coffee education aside, how did the baristas treat you?
East Pole baristas are among the nicest and most attentive in the city. As soon as you settle in with your cup of choice, someone delivers a glass of water. It's a small gesture that makes a big impression.

Anything else we should know before planning a visit?
Although it's tucked into an industrial part of town, East Pole is nothing if not chic. This is a top-notch place for a business meeting or day date—the cafe closes at 5 p.m.

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