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Cafe Lucia
205 12th St NE R-1, Atlanta, GA 30309, United States
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VI
Review №1

Best coffee Ive had since I got here about a week ago. I cant remember the baristas name but she was awesome. It was like 30 minutes before closing and she took care of us with awesome customer service. Next time I come back this will definitely be my first stop.

Ti
Review №2

We actually really enjoyed our time at this coffee shop! The owner was friendly and the shop had a lot of personality! The honeycomb latte was delicious and my friend said the place was warm and inviting. A lot of locals filled up the place and they seem to be dog friendly as well! Plenty of goodies two to go with your coffee! Indoor and outdoor seating.

An
Review №3

So I stopped by for breakfast today and the croissant with turkey, eggs & provolone was perfectly made. Definitely coming back

Al
Review №4

Stopped in here for coffee in the evening and enjoyed it. Wife and I reach got an iced coffee. Plenty of options that you would expect a coffee shop to have. Indoor and outdoor seating, wine and alcohol specials as well. Wednesday had $15 bottles and $5 glasses of wine.

Je
Review №5

This is the perfect little spot to unwind, no matter what you’re in the mood for! Every flavor coffee you could imagine, a full bar, delicious baked goods, and great food- they have it all! The environment is very friendly and warm and the staff are all super kind and helpful. HIGHLY recommend!

Ch
Review №6

Love this place. 5 BLT. Solid Happy hour. Stones throw from Piedmont Park. Cute shaded outdoor seating.

Ch
Review №7

We were in Atlanta for Music Midtown and ‘found’ Cafe Lucia for breakfast. It was so good we went all three mornings we were in town, far superior to the normal hotel food. Their omelette is excellent. As food is made to order at times one may feel the wait is a little longer than one is used to, but this is not a fast food establishment and well worth the few minutes extra. Staff are very welcoming. I recommend stoping by. They are open for lunch and in the evening too.

St
Review №8

I liked, located in the midtown, near piedmont park

A
Review №9

Great espresso & food! Top 3 best cafe in midtown for sure. 💜💜💜

Eb
Review №10

Everything was very delicious. I ordered a breakfast sandwich, hash browns and the red velvet cake and it was the very best I have ever ate to date. Service was timely. My only slight hang up was the customer service it was some what very impersonable. Most quaint little coffee shops the workers/ owners have engaging personalities. This one definitely has some areas of improvement to work towards. I came on a recommendation of a friend and made a special trip to try the food (which was good) but I would only probably visit again if I’m in the area. Which is rare but I would come again under those circumstances.

Je
Review №11

A really nice coffe/tea/lunch spot

J
Review №12

Awards!!!I strolled in hungry at an off-hour and ordered from the chalkboard menu. The specific meat/cheese/bread combo I asked for wasn’t readily available, but no fear. Thankfully, wonderful Sis saw me and worked up an amazing chicken croissant that absolutely hit the spot. The iced coffee was cold and strong, and the small patio is nice. Thank you I’ll be back!

Au
Review №13

The chai tasted like apple cinnamon chai. But the server was super nice and the croissant egg bacon Gouda sammy was amazing. Im going back. Latte next time

De
Review №14

Great atmosphere and even more entertaining staff. Very welcoming and the menu is short and sweet.It’s also open during the restaurant break period (2:30pm - 4:30pm) so very accessible.

Gi
Review №15

Look, the place is in a great location, its tucked away and has some personality to it, but the way it operates is just painful. I live right around the corner and the 3 times Ive been here, it took about 10-15 mins for a coffee and also around 30 mins to get a bagel sandwich (including the muffin sitting right by the register!). I love that this stuff is made in real-time but they need way more staff. I also think some of the staff makes you feel unwelcome. Its a shame but its unlikely I return here.

Br
Review №16

Love this hidden gem! Great coffee, smoothies, and drinks too! But it’s the super friendly people that make it extra special! With people (and often their dogs) always enjoying the outside space, it really helps make the street into a cool neighborhood. 👏🙌❤️

Di
Review №17

Coffee is great food is ok. But the servers look like if they are being forced to work there. They dont even say you are welcome. I felt like making a line for food in prison.

Gr
Review №18

Went on a work day during work hours. They blast music right beside the tables to the point where I couldnt hear my meeting through my own in-ear headphones. The songs dropped the f-bomb and other expletives as well. Definitely not a place you can expect to work from.I moved further away and the volume went up even more, so I eventually just left. I dont know if Ill return if this is how they normally operate.There were maybe 6 people inside, so I am not sure why the music needed to be so aggressively loud.

Va
Review №19

I had the most delicious peanut butter coffee and their staff was so friendly! My sister and I absolutely loved it!

Ke
Review №20

I just moved here and live near this cafe in midtown. It is so amazing! The food is always fresh and wonderful, music is always good, environment is inviting and the staff are always so kind!!! I come for coffee, drinks and food! Definitely recommend!

Be
Review №21

OMG, food was delicious and the vibe was nice!!! Oops almost forgot the piece dresistance...lavender coffee....yummy!!!

Ke
Review №22

Friendly staff, absolutely delicious food, and great prices. It’s my go-to breakfast spot.

Vi
Review №23

Waited 40 minutes for our sandwiches that were finally cancelled. No apologies were provided, we were told that there is only one person at the kitchen so it’s a delay. Please make sure while ordering that the food will be served at a reasonable time. We tipped them $ 8 wile ordering, regretting it as we left very offended and unsatisfied. We did receive our coffee which was good.

Za
Review №24

Excellent local cafe! Openly prideful 🏳️‍🌈 and a relaxing interior. This cafe moves from a cozy coffee shop in the morning to an intimate club in the later hours, offering a full bar. I spent the morning here writing and am happy to have found a nice local place to enjoy a coffee while I write.

Ma
Review №25

Bad coffee none of you know anything about coffee. Clean your espresso machine

ab
Review №26

An amazing little cafe with great food, smoothies, and people. Olivia helped my friends out today and it was a great experience. If your in the area I would recommend stopping by!

Ke
Review №27

Good food. TOOK WAY TOO LONG. We waited 45 minutes for one of our sandwiches. (Only a bacon egg and cheese). Then another 15 minutes for the second meal to come out (an omelet... it was ridiculous. We are only here visiting and the last thing we wanted to do on our last day in Atlanta was wait over an hour for food...

Br
Review №28

Stopped in for a coffee, noticed on the menu they had expresso martinis! Needed up staying here for two hours. Staff was great and very helpful. Will definitely be coming back. Only flaw is parking but in midtown you can walk to this establishment with no problem.

Jo
Review №29

The coffee here is pretty good, but I’ve ordered here about 6 times now. And my order has been incorrect for each of those. They leave toppings off the sandwich each time, or overcharge for items, or “substitute” ingredients without asking. For example this hummus sandwich was supposed to come with goat cheese, lettuce, and tomato and be served cold- instead I got a hot hummus wrap that’s just inedible. A rip off for nearly $7.00

As
Review №30

Absolutely love this cafe. Great food and coffee, and the owner/employees are always friendly and helpful. With reliable WiFi and a decent amount of tables for a cafe, it’s a great spot to work. There are plenty of coffee options to chose from and I haven’t ordered something I dislike. Definitely recommend

Ma
Review №31

Place we very neat and pretty... nice decor. The lady who attended us was very sweet and polite. Good atmosphere

Br
Review №32

The ginger tea is strong and delicious!

Br
Review №33

Had a dentist appointment across the street end around lunch time so ventured over to Cafe Lucia to try it out for the first time! What a pleasant surprise! The atmosphere is perfect and just what I have been looking for from a local coffee shop to switch to from Starbucks. Olivia made me the best macchiato and BLT... The fact that I got 2 pickles, one for each half of my sandwich, literally made my day! Its the little things :)

em
Review №34

Very good service. Very good food. Very nice place.

גר
Review №35

That 11$ omelette took 40 minutes to make. They use single use plastic cutlery although I dined in. It is definitely one of my worse experiences. TL;DR okay food, bad service Atmosphere; in front of a construction site.

So
Review №36

The white mocha is like no other!!🥰🥰 Cant review food didnt try it

Lu
Review №37

Fantastic service from Olivia, she and her coworker had welcoming, casual attitudes. A very relaxing experience, food was also high quality and big portion for the price

Pi
Review №38

Great coffee and sandwiches. The service was good and its a very nice local to visit!

Na
Review №39

My friends and I love Cafe Lucia. We happened upon it one Friday night on our way to another bar in the area and was welcomed in by the owners and other patrons outside. We have been going back ever since. Great drinks, great food, great vibe. And the prices aren’t bad either. Super chill spot to link up with friends, pregame, or just chill for the night. I highly recommend this spot. Very welcoming for all!

An
Review №40

Great coffee in a nice local chain!

Da
Review №41

What a lovely neighborhood café! It has your usual casual fare such as croissants and sandwiches in addition to a broad array of adult libations.I had a cherry tea with a dash of whiskey.It was sublime.The owner, is an absolute jewel. 😁

Do
Review №42

LOVE LOVE LOVE Cafe Lucia!! They literally have it all & at the very best prices... breakfast, lunch, happy hour. You won’t regret your visit. Highly recommend their breakfast sandwiches & I think their French toast is amazing!

Gr
Review №43

Love this place! The staff are so very kind, and everything is delicious. One of our favorite local spots.

Pa
Review №44

Cafe Lucia is a midtown staple! Now with new management and owners, I can see a difference in the entire atmosphere. I meet my friends there EVERY Friday evening to wind down from the week and catch up for the weekend! Olga (one of the new owners is awesome) will usually sit down and chill with us, and have us cracking up! These are great folks, excellent location, and the drinks are amazing! Definitely recommend to anyone in midtown looking for a cute spot to grab a drink! These ladies will quickly have you returning, becoming a regular!

Sa
Review №45

The sandwiches are delicious and the staff is super friendly and helpful, even with a huge line out the door.

Za
Review №46

Times on the website said they would be open at 6:00pm went at 5:20pm and they were closed. Even checked the goodie time and the time on the website both stated they should have been open. Walked 15min to get there just to find that out.

Co
Review №47

Cafe with some potential. You should only come for coffee and basic food. Even though they have a very good looking menu, none of their employees know how to make anything on it, especially the cocktails. Have been 5-6 times where they were closed when they should have been open. Have seen employees lounging around inside with the doors locked not letting people in at noon on a Wednesday. Management needs to train employees better.

dh
Review №48

The everything bagel here is great, and thats something coming from someone whos lived in New York City area for ~3 years!

Ra
Review №49

Discourteous service; they were indifferent at the fact we had been waiting 30 mins for a breakfast sandwich that should take five minutes to make. We requested a refund and won’t be back. Left there with an empty stomach having wasted a whole bunch of time.

Ti
Review №50

This place is terrific. The owner/operator and her staff are wonderful, friendly, quick to respond, and give excellent service. I absolutely love this place. Their turkey and egg breakfast sandwich is incredible. Must try!

Tr
Review №51

The food is amazing! I had the turkey BLT, definitely recommend!

Ha
Review №52

New owners are wonderful! Food is great and they provide an excellent atmosphere. I live next door and avoided this place with the older ownership due to rude staff. In fact, I asked the new owner if there was new ownership because I was so surprised by the new hospitality. I have been multiple times sense.

Ch
Review №53

Im quickly becoming a fan of Cafe Lucia. Excellent coffee, a reasonably priced and varied menu of light meals. Nice staff. Some outdoor tables on a quiet midtown street. And for me..I live on the next block. 👍

Pi
Review №54

The iced coffee is slightly overpriced for what it is, especially when compared to the price of the americano - and they just add ice! I also ordered my coffee to stay, and I wasnt tolk that they were closing 10 minutes later. I would not have ordered then if I had known.

So
Review №55

The coffee tastes like bathwater. Its gross

li
Review №56

Café Lucia is a very nice, quaint little place thats perfect for relaxing. Its also very quiet, so its a great place to study and work. As for the drinks, I really enjoy the teas and coffee. The iced drinks are refreshing when its hot, and the coffees have good flavors.

Pa
Review №57

Awesome atmosphere and great food! The staff was so accommodating and friendly to my friends and I. There were 15 people in our party. Great mimosas!

La
Review №58

I visit this location quite often. The owner is Outstanding! The staff is very pleasant! The food and drink specials are delicious! Good vibes! Chill spot to definitely try!

Ch
Review №59

Great mimosa pitcher! Owner gave us one on the house!!!

Ra
Review №60

Lovely service and cappuccino. Also they have ceramic cups for here, so you dont need to waste plastic lined paper cups and lids.

Sh
Review №61

Its a good place to enjoy your weekends..first time going there and gotta say I enjoy their coffee and bourbon drinks. Definitely going back there for brunch and the drinks good job.

As
Review №62

Amazing coffee shop with great customer service! The menu has so many options, both food and drinks! I really enjoy studying here, a lot of table space, seating and a nice vibe. Definitely check this place out!

Ge
Review №63

Everything here is amazing. Im obsessed with ANY of their croissant breakfast/lunch sandwiches and their omelets and coffees. The family owners are fantastic people and super friendly -- keeps me coming back

Je
Review №64

Great spot on 12th next to Piedmont Park with great indoor and outdoor seating. Great coffee, sandwiches, and drinks. Definitely recommend!

Sp
Review №65

Cute decor inside, limited outdoor seating but a pretty view in the city. Very good brunch place.

Ro
Review №66

Excellent food and excellent service! Loved every bite!

Ad
Review №67

I greatly appreciate having this hidden gem so close to my office. It has everything I would need: good coffee and lots of interesting latte combinations, an extensive breakfast and lunch sandwich menu, reasonable prices and specially curated cocktails. They have Happy Hour deals on Friday and Pinot for Paws where you can buy wine and a portion of the proceeds support dog adoptions. They also have ice cream! I could go on and on but this place truly has almost anything you could ask for

Ra
Review №68

Great coffee, staff was very friendly, and clean. I also had bottomless mimosas and it was amazing! We came from Miami, Florida where it’s $25 person and here it’s $16 person. I could do without the Boar’s Head umbrellas but everything else makes the place feel so chill.

Ro
Review №69

Quaint little place and I had a great omelet

Ch
Review №70

It shouldnt take 30 minutes to make French Toast. I stayed within sight of the sole employee while properly social distancing. 15 minutes in, I was out of sight for one minute (bathroom break). Upon my return, I asked about my order; she said Oh I looked for you! I figured my paid-in-advance order was ready. WRONG! She waited on, and completed orders for, at least 5 more customers, one with a food order, others that required using the blender. Once the cafe was empty, she went in back and, due to the amount of time it took her to return, I assume she finally started and finished my order! My coffee is now cold; no offer for a refill, not even an apology. A sole employee should prioritize orders, even if others have to wait. If Cafe Lucia feels this is not appropriate, then they should removefood items that take longer to prepare. Better yet, hire another employee!! The coffee and the French Toast were delicious, but the wait and lack of any apology killed the experience for me. The incident happened 5/18/20 around 10 am. at the 12th Street Midtown location.

To
Review №71

Great food, amazing coffee, and a charismatic owner make this experience complete, satisfying, and addictive.

Da
Review №72

Calm environment, good coffee and food

Ry
Review №73

Great coffee and food, cool space.

Wa
Review №74

I went to the restaurant today for a cup of coffee and stood and waited for the service. No one came out of the kitchen.I could hear a conversation coming from the back room between two people no one came out so I left. Also I was there last week and same thing happened and had to step to the kitchen to get the service. The music in the restaurant was so loud that it was hard to hear anything else there. I thought I would give this place another chance since I live across the street from it and wanting to support a local business. I don’t think I would go back to it again.

br
Review №75

Really want this little shop to succeed but unfortunatelyI have had too many strikes. Not one to usually write a review but ever since the original owner moved several months ago, service seems to be on the decline. There have been three times where I have entered the shop and waited at the front for service, can hear employees talking in the kitchen but uncomfortable with either raising my voice to get their attention or obviously going behind the register to get them -perhaps a bell at the front or ring when you enter would help solve this issue.

Ta
Review №76

Great service and great food!!! The chicken Salad Sandwich is to die for. Will definitely be back.

Ja
Review №77

Support local artists!!

Br
Review №78

The vibe and the sandwiches are delicious! I highly recommend.

Pa
Review №79

Solid coffee and decent food. You can expect this place to be consistent in quality. It isn’t incredible but a solid place to become a regular.Some cons are that the price is maybe 10% more expensive than similar shops near by and the music is always too loud.But I would recommend it.

Fu
Review №80

Food was amazing!! Friendly service. French toast with cinnamon sugar butter topping melted in my mouth.

Ch
Review №81

A conveniently located place with great food and a wide variety of great drinks and specials! Everything I got was way better than I expected, super friendly atmosphere and great service! (I would absolutely recommend the turkey pesto sandwich)

Cr
Review №82

Olivias outstanding food as well as customer service was so damn excellent. Black owned too yall so definitely so some love.

Da
Review №83

Smoothies, breakfast sandwiches, and soups are amazing!

Gi
Review №84

Literally JUST left and I ordered an egg, turkey sausage and cheese croissant & a Cheese, spinach, mushroom and turkey bacon omelette... I watched her write it down and all that. Repeated the order a couple times too. This lady done put the turkey bacon on the side... & guess what? She didn’t even put the mushrooms in the omelette.. I just don’t understand...pay attention lady!

Ei
Review №85

Good neighborhood cafeWill be back for more sausage egg and cheese croissant.

Lu
Review №86

I really wanted to give this a 3 stars, but couldnt justify it. I ordered a hummus sandwich, which comes with lettuce, tomato, on a flat bread, and baby carrots on the side. There was barely any hummus on the sandwich and there were 6 baby carrots on the side... I wanted to try the cold brew and ordered a 10 oz for $3. It came with ice, therefore making it a 5 oz drink. Shouldnt it already be cold and therefore not need ice? The cafe itself was really nice, but I dont get why all these corners were cut. It was just really annoying. It would have been 5 stars if just a little more effort were put into that sandwich, and if I were given a full 10 oz (as advertised) of coffee instead of 5 oz.

Jo
Review №87

Although I heard two people talking in the back kitchen, nobody ever came out at all, so no orders, and no sales. My companion said that he had to go by himself unannounced into the back to find a worker on his last trip. Even during this pandemic, service is the bad, this nonexistent?

Al
Review №88

I absoluetly adore this place. I recommened everyone to come here. Everyone is so very kind and welcoming. Food is amazing.

Tu
Review №89

Since the new owners have taken over Cafe Lucia has been a huge welcoming spot for both regulars and new comers. I’ve only been there a few times but each time I was met with orderly staff and hot food with my drinks.

Kr
Review №90

Great little coffee shop! We were visiting Atlanta and found this place near our hotel. The coffee had a fantastic flavor and they had lots of options for flavored lattes. I got an almond toffee nut latte with almond milk and my s/o got white chocolate hazelnut with whole milk. I also love that they have some good food options which is hard to find in small coffee shops. They have options to build your own sandwich or omelet. I got an omelet with peppers, onions, and tomatoes and my s/o got a grilled cheese which he says is one of the best he’s had. We would definitely be frequent visitors if we lived there!

Da
Review №91

I visited this afternoon for a coffee and the barista was absolutely pleasant and friendly! HOWEVER, I did not feel comfortable with the level of sanitation considering Covid-19.The barista was NOT wearing a mask, her gloves looked dirty, the counters were cluttered, there were seats inside where people could stay and linger, and there were plenty of items out like napkins, stir sticks etc., that could be touched by costumers coming and going. It would be easy to make the assumption that this local business has not adhered to the business reopening guidelines to prevent the spread of the virus.I would love to visit again if you step up your sanitation practices to keep our local community safe.

Si
Review №92

Definitely an enhanced coffee shop. I had a solid cocktail and a dope sandwich. So much so that I cant wait to go back

An
Review №93

Good coffee! Cute place! Awesome location! Staff not so friendly and the board’s head umbrellas are tacky!

AJ
Review №94

I really wanted to give this place the benefit of the doubt but its honestly just overall terrible. I went to this place last week and all the employees and THE MANAGER had attitudes for whatever reason. I went to get coffee and something for breakfast and I would have been better off going to Mcdonalds. The pastry was disgusting and overpriced ( fyi Sams clubs sells the same pastries for cheaper). I wouldnt recommend this place to anyone. I heard that they another location somewhere hopefully that one has better customer service and better food.

Tr
Review №95

Great location and reasonable prices. The owner is really involved and truly cares about the customers and community.

Mi
Review №96

Had a nice cup of cold brew! Super friendly staff. I will definitely be back.

Di
Review №97

Great coffee fast and friendly service

Ef
Review №98

$5 cocktails on Fridays. Try the one with Espresso shot! Great little place

Wi
Review №99

Great location, Friendly staff, Comfortable atmosphere !!

al
Review №100

The coffee it’s delicious, really nice staff, great atmosphere, yummy food, fast serving.

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  • Address:205 12th St NE R-1, Atlanta, GA 30309, United States
  • Site:https://cafeluciaatl.com/
  • Phone:+1 404-500-2377
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar
  • Breakfast restaurant
  • Cafe
  • Wine bar
Working hours
  • Monday:8AM–4PM
  • Tuesday:8AM–4PM
  • Wednesday:8AM–10PM
  • Thursday:8AM–10PM
  • Friday:8AM–10PM
  • Saturday:8AM–10PM
  • Sunday:8AM–4PM
Service options
  • Delivery:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great tea selection:Yes
Popular for
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
  • Good for working on laptop:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Beer:Yes
  • Cocktails:Yes
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Comfort food:Yes
  • Prepared foods:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
  • Small plates:Yes
  • Vegetarian options:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Dining options
  • Dessert:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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