Rowdy Rooster
123 E Main St, Athens, GA
Crema's Take
“Rowdy Rooster is a warmly run neighborhood gem where owners Kathleen and Jamie have created a genuinely welcoming spot that feels like visiting friends—the kind of place where regulars and newcomers alike feel at home from the moment they walk in. Beyond their stellar coffee, they're known for exceptional house-made pastries and pies that clearly come from real care, plus a solid menu of fresh, homemade breakfast and light lunch options that locals keep coming back for. It's the perfect spot to linger over a slow sit with good company, whether you're meeting a friend or settling in with a book.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
We absolutely love Rowdy Rooster! Their pies are out of this world — fresh, delicious, and made with love. Kathleen and Jamie are the sweetest and always make us feel like family. If you haven’t tried their pies yet, you’re seriously missing out! 🥧❤️
Such a great little restaurant! The food was fresh and homemade. There was an array of desserts including cakes, pies, and cheesecake! The scones were my husband's favorite - blueberry/lemon and strawberry! We had to take some home! The atmosphere is friendly and inviting. We'll…
Someone told me that this cafe and store is a gem in little ole' historic Lexington, and she was not kidding! The food, service, and atmosphere get an A+ from me. I ordered a tomato, provolone, and avocado sandwich on wheat and a cinnamon roll to go. The store area is small, but…
What a quaint local diner. We felt at home from the moment we walked in. I ordered a turkey, avocado & provolone sandwich on ciabatta and my wife decided on the grilled cheese. Both were served with fresh fruit and everything was very tasty. We finished off our meal with…
There is a fantastic atmosphere inside and out. The owners and local patrons visiting the Rowdy Rooster are super friendly and made me feel at home. I tried a kish and a cheesecake and it was delicious. I will definitely return to browse local artists' works and to try more…
Crema Reviews
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