Encounter Cafe
660 W Broad St, Watkinsville, GA
Crema's Take
“This Watkinsville gem feels like the living room you've always wanted—spacious, unhurried, and genuinely welcoming—making it the kind of place where you'll lose track of time whether you're deep in a book, studying, or just savoring excellent coffee and matcha. The staff treats you like family, and with board games scattered throughout and wifi that actually works, it's become the thoughtful community hub Athens has been craving.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Family friendly. Wifi.
Google Reviews
Today was my first time going, and I was greeted kindly by the staff. The iced latte was great ($4) and I got a slice of their homemade pumpkin dessert— a pumpkin loaf with cream cheese(?) ($1.50)! I got an adorable cat drawing (it seems like their mascot?) on my drink, which…
My favorite coffee shop in Athens! They really have the best quality espresso and matcha.. and I have been to just about every coffee shop in Georgia. Not only that but their service is also next level. Lizzie and Mark are awesome!
This is a wonderful little place! The workers ensure top quality drinks with attention to detail. I thoroughly enjoyed the cat drawn on my strawberry matcha, so cute! Inside is a unique layout of mixed and matched furniture with plenty of board games and puzzles! Great…
I've been looking for a place for some time to go have a delicious cup of coffee and read my books, and I think I found it, it's a super comfortable place, the service was excellent, and believe me when I tell you that you're going to find something even more special than the…
Came in for a coffee and an internet and loved finding both. Everyone is super kind and this place feels like you're in your own house. I'm glad I could stop in to do some studying.
Amazing coffee and perfect space to read or study, or if in the mood, to play board games! Athens has been waiting for such a cafe. I enjoyed the conversation with prof M and we loved the attention to detail and the whole multipurpose setting.
Crema Reviews
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