Donderos' Kitchen
Welcome to Donderos' Kitchen, your go-to destination for delicious, wholesome meals in the heart of Athens, Georgia. Located at 590 N Milledge Ave, this charming café has quickly made a name for itself, boasting an impressive 4.6-star rating. At Donderos', we believe in serving up not just food, but an experience that keeps our loyal customers coming back for more. With an inviting atmosphere and a menu filled with unique, freshly prepared items, you can indulge in everything from hearty egg breakfasts to satisfying burrito lunches. Don’t forget to grab some of our stellar cookies or our take-home frozen curry and chili to enjoy later! What truly sets Donderos' Kitchen apart is our commitment to customer satisfaction and community. Our friendly staff is dedicated to making your visit enjoyable, ensuring that you feel welcomed from the moment you walk in. We emphasize sustainability with our reusable cup program, and we pride ourselves on providing fair wages for our baristas—who don’t accept tips. This thoughtful approach to service is reflected in our ambiance, adorned with local art that showcases the vibrant culture of Athens. Whether you're stopping by for a quick coffee, a leisurely brunch, or a cozy chat over snacks, Donderos' Kitchen is the perfect spot to relax and relish in the flavors of our menu. Join us at our café today and discover why we’re a beloved local favorite! For more information, visit our website at donderoskitchen.com or call us at +1 706-354-8688.
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Allison Damron
The only time I ever feel inclined to write a review is if I am blown away and want everyone to know- so here it is. Donderos is like a breath of fresh air from what feels like the never ending emergence of chain restaurant after chain restaurant. We are starved for distinctively exceptional places to linger long. Donderos is unique and they clearly take pride in the fact. -The staff is very friendly and thoughtful -Plenty of space and seating -Great vibes and ambiance, especially for a slow morning or a place to go and get some work done (lots of natural light) -VERY reasonable prices $$$. The food and pastries are unique and fun, and you get a good amount of food for what you pay for -Everything on the menu is good, really no competition. They also have lots of fun pastries for fall (pumpkin, apple, cinnamon, etc), which I am a sucker for :D -They pay their employees double the minimum wage, so they don't have to rely solely on tips -Convenient location, right on Milledge Love this spot so much. Really shows off the eclectic and community-based vibe that Athens is all about. Donderos I love you!!! Never change
Alice Phillips
Staff SO nice and accommodating! Good coffee, large portions, some stellar cookies, granola and yogurt, egg breakfasts, and burrito lunches. Recommend the frozen curry and chili to buy and take home, not cheap but worth it! Cool old mansion with high ceilings and airy rooms, comfortably scruffy, local art on the wall, what a local coffee house with food should be but rarely is. Open weekends till 2:00 now—wish it didn’t close at 2:00 on weekdays but stayed open forever! Thank you, Donderos!
Simon Robson
What a great surprise. We didn’t want the standard fast chain restaurant fare for lunch. We loved the unique menu, well prepared items and the relaxed setting. Staff was friendly and welcoming. You order at the counter towards the rear of the house and they bring it out to you. My wife had a chicken salad sandwich with an ice tea and I had the Bahn Mi , coffee and a raspberry jam bar. They have a great house coffee and nice complement of pastries. Parking could be challenging at busy times but you can park off the main road.
Terilee Pokoski
I almost don't want to do this review because I love this place so much and I don't want it to be overrun with people. This is the place I love to take somebody to talkand have either a snack and coffee or breakfast and lunch. The atmosphere is so warm and comfortable. Always met by somebody with a smile and a hello. It's that small town charm. nice ,warm and cozy. It's worth trying to find. Put it on your list of have to visits. They do have frozen meals to take away with you but that is something I have not done yet but plan to do soon.
Elyse Haws
A cafe with a new frame of mind. Boasts twice the Georgia minimum wage for baristas and therefore they don't take tips. Local art is all over the walls and they emphasize reusable cups. You even get a discount if you walked, rode a bike, or took a bus here. My only set back was I went in late August and it was just a smidge warm inside. Nothing crazy uncomfortable but enough to be a constant reminder. Overall though it's worth it for the mindful way this cafe puts it's best foot forward.
Matthew Johnson
Great environment. Tasty butter chicken sandwich. Good coffee
Erin S.
We got the vegan pumpkin bread for $2.25, which was perfectly moist and delicious. We got the gluten-free grit bowl with fried tomatoes, goat cheese and red pepper sauce. We added a fried egg for $1. The ingredients definitely made the bowl, because the grits themselves were very bland—nothing to write home about. Good amount of food though. The french toast special was blueberry french toast. It was very sweet and was definitely not enough for a meal, which is why we we were glad we got the potatoes on the side. The DK scramble on flatbread was delicious. It was a good amount of food, though I would have preferred more eggs in it. I was going to get the quiche special (goat cheese, tomatoes and spinach) for my meal, but we decided to get it for the whole table, and I’m glad we did because it wasn’t a whole quiche! It was maybe 1/4 of a quiche, which was not advertised. For $5, that wasn’t worth it. It was nice that I got a free coffee because I’m a teacher. They offer deals for teachers, police officers, firefighters, and others, so make sure to check out their website. The place itself is cute—wooden tables and chairs, art for sale and cute little decorations. One plus was there was not wait for brunch on a Saturday morning! We were all satisfied with our meals, but because some portions were small, I’m giving it 4 stars.
Sam Sonive
I always go to Donderos first to load up on their pumpkin muffins and bread to take home with me, then I enjoy something from the menu. No surprise, I chose Donderos for my daughter’s birthday meal when I came to visit. Aren’t I thoughtful? (She enjoys eating there too.)
Rik Sen
Ordered just their butter chicken for lunch with a side of the soup of the day (tomato). While the chicken could have been a bit more tender, overall, I quite liked how the dish came together. Hope to go back to try some of their other dishes sometime.
Sam Herrington
Stopped in today for brunch and this place is just lovely. I got a breakfast burrito and cold brew coffee… the coffee was strong and the burrito was delicious, with the potatoes, eggs, cheese and salsa working perfectly together! If there’s a downside it’s that there were a lot of other people there and not a ton of seating (but if you don’t wanna wait on a seat, you can get it to go!), but we ended up making friends with some other people when we finally ended up sharing a table so it was all good. Friendly service and a chill atmosphere.
