Coffee Was Black

As an Jamerican girly | love it here! The plantain matcha tastes amazing- and that's coming from a girl who hates matcha. The service is great, the people are nice and chill! The vibes in there are 5 star! The art gallery is book area makes it all the more interesting and enjoyable.

I honestly love everything about this place! from the drinks to the ambiance to the customer service. You won’t leave disappointed. I had the pleasure of trying the plantain matcha latte and the espresso plantain latte and omgggg it completely changed my perspective on matcha & it was truly the best latte I’ve ever had. I’ll be here every weekend faithfully

Love it here the place is such a vibe! The plantanos match and latte are both absolutely amazing!!! The owner is very helpful and informative giving us insight to the different options. The establishment is a smaller space but there is street parking options all around. I would recommend checking them out during the weekday when it’s less street traffic. Can’t wait to come back and try their other items!

I’m in love and obsessed with this amazing institution. Literally the BEST coffee I’ve ever had in Atlanta and maybe ever in my life. These drinks ooze culture, pride and excellence. I ordered a hot sweet plantain Nazareth. It was DELICIOUS. Well worth every penny. I’d order this a million times again. The coffee artist/owner is so kind and meticulous about his craft. This is far more than a coffee shop, it’s an experience. As I placed my order, Popcaan was playing by a lovely female DJ. From the decor to the menu and service, this entire establishment is a vibe you want to catch whenever you’re on Auburn Ave or in Atlanta. The only downside is that street parking is limited in the surrounding area but it’s worth the hunt to visit Coffee Was Black. Because of them, coffee is STILL black and forever will be.

Stopped by to support this Black-owned coffee brand bringing Caribbean coffee and tea culture to Atlanta. Their menu is inspired by Jamaican and Haitian heritage, which I love since my family is Jamaican. We tried the City of God (mango fresca + espresso) and the Wah Gwan (hibiscus, lavender, allspice + oat milk). Both were unique and well-balanced — the flavors felt intentional and rooted in culture, not just trendy. They recently finished their residency at Grant Park Market and have now moved to their new residency on Auburn Ave at Haugabrooks. Definitely worth checking out if you’re looking for something different from the usual coffee shop experience and want to support a brand with real cultural influence behind it.