Jittery Joe's - Five Points

Jittery Joe's - Five Points

1230 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GA

★★★★★4.6(409 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Tucked into Five Points, this spot earns its reputation as a genuinely relaxing Athens gathering place with a sprawling outdoor seating area that invites you to linger—whether you're studying through a tough week or catching up with family over pastries. While espresso drinks can be hit-or-miss, the staff's friendliness and willingness to make things right, combined with those rare late hours that keep the coffee flowing long after most Athens shops close, make it a dependable neighborhood anchor worth returning to.

What to expect

Espresso-focused, with a pour-over program. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu. Open late. Family friendly.

Family friendlyMeetingsLate nightsSlow sitPour overOutdoor seatingPastriesTraditional drinksCraft espressoLaptop friendly

Google Reviews

Max Barton
★★★★★2 months ago

Selling cans and plastic bottles without having recycling is so ridiculous especially in Athens! We have a great recycling system, use it! Coffee is bad, obvs

COŞAR Uzun
★★★★★4 months ago

This place is the coolest spot to drink coffee at 5 points. Seating outside is so relaxing. The staff are always friendly and prompt. We went there with my wife and our little one, for a coffee break. Our little baby slept peacefully until we finished our coffee. It's a very…

Madina Bekisheva
★★★★6 months ago

I thought coffee shops should serve good coffee, tho that was not the case in this location. I ordered cappuccino and got steamed milk… I asked the staff to remake it, and the manager came to ask me if I have ever had a cappuccino before and tell me that it is supposed to be the…

Cam Nicol
★★★★7 months ago

I went to jittery joes to study because I was having a really hard week and wanted to study at a calm coffee shop environment to get in a good headspace. I had planned on getting food in around an hour because I take medicine that requires me to stay on an empty stomach for 90…

Justine Lee
★★★★★2 years ago

Updated review and pictures: They really addressed the price tag issue based on the review! Nice job! — ✅ Long hours: After pandemic almost all cafes in Athens close at 8pm. This place is the rare coffee shop you can find that opens till 10pm. 📚Quiet atmosphere: Lots of UGA…

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