Sips Espresso Cafe
Welcome to Sips Espresso Cafe, your go-to coffee haven located at 1390 Prince Ave, Athens, GA 30606. With an impressive rating of 4.7 stars, Sips Espresso Cafe offers a cozy atmosphere perfect for coffee enthusiasts and casual visitors alike. Our cafe is dedicated to crafting exquisite beverages, from our signature lavender lattes to our rich Mexican mocha, ensuring that every sip is an experience worth savoring. Whether you're an early riser or a relaxed weekend visitor, our doors are open throughout the week with convenient hours designed to accommodate your lifestyle. At Sips Espresso Cafe, we pride ourselves not just on our delicious coffee but also on our inviting atmosphere. Enjoy your drink in our charming outdoor seating area while soaking in the vibrant energy of Athens. Our friendly baristas are always ready to help you discover your new favorite drink, and our seasonal menu features unique flavors that keep our regulars coming back for more. We understand that customer satisfaction is paramount, which is why we strive to create a welcoming environment for everyone who walks through our doors. Visit us today, and experience why Sips Espresso Cafe has become a beloved spot in the Athens community. For more information, including our full menu, please check out our website at sipsespressocafe.com or give us a call at (706) 363-7211.
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Barbara S
My first time but won’t be my last! We had 2 lavender lattes (1 hot, 1 cold) & a Mexican mocha. All were delicious & well crafted, the server was very helpful in making our selections. Coffees came out quick especially considering how busy they were!
cjpendley - nashville
I had an early appointment at Piedmont cardiology this morning. Since I am definitely not a morning person I felt like a cup of good coffee would be a great idea. There’s a little coffee shop right across from the hospital, so I decided to drop in there and give them a try. The young man working the counter was very helpful discussing the menu. I don’t know much about different kinds of coffees so I always have to ask about them before I order. I opted for a medium latte with sugar-free vanilla syrup. I was glad they had the sugar-free vanilla as many coffee shops that I’ve gone to were always out of it. I guess it’s a popular flavor. Sips had quite a few in-house baked sweets. There were so many yummy looking options; it was hard to choose. The young man recommended the zucchini bread; said it was probably the most popular thing they offered. I ended up buying myself a lemon blackberry scone to have with my coffee plus a fat slice of zucchini bread and an apple scone to take home. Sips has a covered patio out front and another patio on the side. They don’t really have indoor seating although the covered patio out front could be enclosed in the winter for a seating area. I sat outside and enjoyed the morning sun with my scone and my coffee. The coffee was delicious and the scone was wonderful. I don’t get out this way all that often, but when I do, I’m going to stop at Sips again. They have good stuff.
Andrea Crenshaw
My favorite place for coffee in Athens. Love the outdoor seating and the coffee is always so good. They always have the best seasonal drinks on their menu. Baristas are always so kind.
Cailyn G
We asked for one second to look at the menu, there was no one else in line we were not holding up anything, she rolled her eyes and annoying said ok immediately grabbing her phone, then goes on to complain that she just had to make 3 oat milk lattes for another customer. Been a barista for 5 years and I woul
Madison Blansett
I don’t know how they expect to have any customers when EVERY single parking space that is directly touching the coffee shop has signs that say private parking and “ no sips parking after 11am”. And all the other business next to it also say private parking for this store only or you will be towed. You cannot park anywhere without the threat of being towed towed so we went to a different coffee shop
Sofie Wilson
So I've been to Sips twice at this point. So I love the area! I bike there from downtown and you're surrounded by some cool bars and restaurants, and right by UGA Health Science campus. They have a partial garage situation where they open the windows if it's good weather but can close them in bad weather. They're also pet friendly and have a outside order window. The vibe overall is nice. However, it kind of starts to go downhill from there. The parking situation is abysmal and confusing. Agua Linda controls pretty much the whole lot after 11 am and the signs threaten towing if you park there but don't go to Agua Linda. So where are Sips customers supposed to park? No clue. I parked in a Agua Linda spot lol. The star of the review should be the coffee. To my understanding they serve Jittery Joe's which personally I do not like, so I already typically would want to try somewhere else. First time I went I got a latte and an Italian soda. The Italian soda is so yummy, but also not something terribly special, so I'm not going to spend time on it. They also have baked goods and other snacks, but I didn't get any. The latte was... a latte. I am very neutral on it. There's not a lot of coffee flavor or much else happening, just a latte. Yesterday I got a Mexican Chocolate Latte, which sounded super awesome. I know it's a sweet drink, but it had a strong cinnamon and chocolate flavor, which was an awesome combination. The barista said there was cayenne but I didn't get any of that. However, it was painfully sweet. I drank maybe a third before dumping it out because it was making my teeth hurt. No espresso flavor at all just the world's most oversugared chocolate milk. It was extremely disappointing, and just this drink with whole milk cost me $6.11, which was also disappointing. HOWEVER, the baristas were so nice, very helpful, and extremely patient. Overall I did not enjoy it at all, but I'd recommend it if you like a place to work with some outside time or coffee time with your dog. The vibe is nice, but the coffee isn't memorable.
Sali Duling
Coffee is carried and all tasty. The muffins are fabulous and the service is always great and friendly. The atmosphere is relaxed and true Athens! We love going there!
Debbie Binder
Quaint, friendly, and tasty..... everything you want a coffee house to be. The coffee was truly hand-crafted and the blueberry muffin was delicious. Estelle is a wonderful and welcoming batista!
Mountain Guide
Sips Espresso Cafe may be a tiny building, but it has a lot to offer. They have indoor and outdoor seating and free WiFi available. They have plenty of coffee, teas, chai, frosty and smoothies to choose from. They also have cookies, muffins and more.
Rachel Greene
Solid espresso. I’m pretty snob-ish when it comes to espresso. It’s pretty good. Tried a random syrup, which wasn’t my favorite, with no fault to them I just went out on a whim and should’ve stuck to what I knew I liked. But the espresso itself was made well. My hubs cortadito was heavenly. For reference, I came at 5 pm and was in and out in less than 5 mins for a triple shot cortado with brown butter toffee syrup, cortadito, and single shot of espresso. Staff was 2 sweet girls, had great recommendations and were a pleasure to speak with. If I was back in college I’d probably get caffeine and study here on the regular.
