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Thursday, April 17, 2008
Where’s Your Favorite Coffee Shop?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
AT RIGHT: Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company, a new spot for java jive.
Photo: Amrish Patel
Americans are as into coffee shops now as the French were in the 1800s. We use them as pit stops, wi-fi connections, meeting places and chill joints. Atlanta has a plethora, and my favorite by far (at the moment, and I change on a dime) is pristine Bakery Cafe Maum on Buford Highway in the Global Forum shopping center.
Inspired by Japanese and French patisseries, Korean bakers have developed a love of all things made with eggs and flour, and the phenomenon has made its way across the continents and landed, remarkably, in this lovely Doraville shop. Beautifully baked treats, from delicately sweet and light green tea and coconut buns to a pizza bread spread with a naughty conglomeration of cheesy mayo, some funky version of Vegall bits and a Spam-like meat, as well as gorgeous French-style cakes and pastries are the draw here. And there’s a cozy fireplace. Bakery Cafe Maum, 7130 Buford Highway, Suite A180, Doraville, 770-263-7447, 9 a.m.-11 p.m. daily.
A new shop has popped up — this one originating on this side of the pond: Florida. Tampa-based Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea Co. has opened it’s first location in the Atlanta area, on Virginia Ave. in the brand-new Virginia Marquis Shopping Center near the Landmark Diner.
Amita Patel opened her doors back in November, and offers a full sandwich menu in addition the Joffrey’s coffees and teas. It’s full service, and to go with that “Italian job” sammie (fresh mozz, tomato, green tomato and basil oil) you might want to save room for the house-baked goodies such as sweet potato cheesecake. Fruit tea smoothies are a Joffrey’s specialty. There’s a fireplace for flirting (or … whatever), and a cozy sofa and chairs interspersed with dining tables. 1155 Virginia Ave., Atlanta, 404-530-2666.
Everyone has their favorite place to grab a cup of joe. Where’s yours?
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