Unpopular Opinion: Starbucks is overrated, and whereas I love Barnes and Nobles for its convenience to various communities, its chain retail atmosphere doesn't have the cozy vibes I look for in a bookstore. If you are in the Decatur area, which is ju...
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Cozy Cafés
Opo Coffee is currently my favorite coffee shop in the area, and any time I have people visiting from out of town, I always take them here and haven't heard any negative reviews yet. It's such a cozy little cafe just outside Decatur Square with indoo...
Opo Coffee
Dancing Goats is another great recommendation of mine, and the best part is you don't have to be in the Decatur area to try it. All beans are locally roasted here in Atlanta, and they've opened quite a few locations, all with different vibes of their...
Dancing Goats Coffee Decatur
The Reading Room is for the more mature and fancier cozy vibes for a coffee shop/cafe. It's fairly popular given its convenient location right off the Square. It's a great spot of grabbing lunch with co-workers or even solo that offers great coffee b...
The Reading Room
B-Side is a local coffeshop that definitely leans more into being fast-paced while offering fresh baked goods all made in-house. Fun fact: when I spoke to the general manager and operations manager behind B-Side, they told me they try to maintain eth...
B-Side
Radio Roasters gives cool industrial vibes with quality coffee of roasted beans they have in-shop for you to enjoy. It's further away from Decatur Square a bit but worth going out your way for! Start your weekend adventure by grabbing a coffee right ...
Radio Roasters Coffee
This is a twist of a coffee shop and still very much a MUST-VISIT, especially if you're from around the area and have a passion for biking. The vibes are immaculate, and a pinnacle of fusion retail and cozy and chill coffee vibes. I find everyone who...
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Independent Bookstores
Charis was the first bookstore I visited when I noved to the area, and even after visiting other bookstores, they are still my favorite. Charis is an independent, feminist LBGTQIA+ supported bookstore, located right across from Agnes Scott College. T...
Charis Books & More
This one is for the bookworms with a love for romace novels because Kiss and Tale is THE place to specialize in having just that. They recently just opened September 6th, and they've been an awesome addition to the Square! If you're looking for a new...
Kiss and Tale Romance Bookshop
Eagle Eye Book Store is an overall versatile book shop. I wouldn't say it's a kid book shop, but there's definitely something for everyone, from books, toys, games and cards, and even events. They're located more so in North Decatur, so you'll have t...
Eagle Eye Book Shop
Kid-Friendly Bookstores
Brave and Kind Books is a great location for young readers in your life! This bookshop offers so much for kids as well as providing an invigorating and bright welcoming atmosphere. It's a small store a little ways away from the central square of Deca...
Brave and Kind Books
Little Shop of Stories is such a cute and fun shop that's so whimsical, it's bound to stir your inner child. If you're looking for a shop that's both cozy and family-friendly, I definitely reccoment checking out this cute bookshop located convenientl...