antidote coffee

good desserts. they are pretty dependable to have some good cake or cookie or brownie available when you are craving something sweet. seating isn't the most comfortable, but the atmosphere is nice. they have lots of magazines and board games, to encourage you to hang out for as long as you want. also, they have free wi-fi, so you see lots of people hanging out with their laptops. cool little cafe.

nice. cute, nice, bohemian feel and good noshy things. thanks to paul for introducing me.

i would give zero stars if that were an option. two weeks ago i was verbally assaulted by one of the baristas for asking her to change her gloves after she changed the trash. she told me she was sanitizing the gloves and i responded that was gross. as a healthcare worker, i can tell you this is not an acceptable practice. i returned to the store today to be told by the barista she did not feel comfortable serving me. i was going to the shop 2-4 times a week. in a time when supporting your local businesses is very important, be aware that at antidote loyal customers are not appreciated and the baristas can yell profanities at you for asking them to practice good hand hygiene. very disappointed at the lack of service response.

eclectic hangout

i always enjoy coming here—the coffee is good, the staff are friendly, there’s plenty of seating and they offer free water along with your coffee. the nitro cold brew and cajeta latte are very good. recently, i ordered a flat white and it was not at all what i was expecting—it was very different from how other places execute the drink. i will definitely return, but not for a flat white.

a coffee shop named antidote....interesting. cons: almost drove past it looking for it; small parking lot where you have to park in the neighborhoods next to it, which if you're from atlanta makes you paranoid you'll get a ticket. neutrals: it's small so it'll either deter a huge crowd or you can feel closed in when there is a lot of people but they make the space work.
pros: has an outside area to enjoy the weather; 2 doorways: one for the shop and one for the sitting area; comfortable seating; and delicious coffee and foods.
great for people watching (in the shop and neighborhood). i was there for over 4 hours and was happy.

i came here on a sunday afternoon with my girlfriend on a recommendation from a friend.  when we first arrived, we could not find any parking.  there is a private lot for this strip mall, but it's quite small and only a few dedicated spots for antidote.  your best bet would be to find street parking nearby and walk on over.  when we finally got there, we noticed large umbrellas outdoor covering the outside seating area which is nice for getting the sun out of your face.  inside, it was very busy, and it looked like a comfortable place with a brick interior and couches.  however, it wasn't very big, so i wouldn't recommend bringing a large group here.  my friend did recommend to order the cajeta latte (caramel-flavored coffee), but i chose to try the chai tea latte instead.  my drink was extra hot, which i loved, and it had a great taste to it.  my girlfriend ordered an iced mocha, which also was satisfying, although it didn't taste like a typical mocha you'd find at other coffee shops.  it was good, but just caught me off guard.  overall, i really liked this place, and i would definitely come back (next time to try the cajeta latte).

what to order:
-chai tea latte

pros:
-closes late (midnight everyday of the week)
-free wi-fi
-outdoor seating

cons:
-no places to really park, quite busy

i was pleasantly surprised by the lack of hipsters here. since it's located in the land of hipsters, i thought it would be infested by them.

the place is in a small strip center, and next to a convenience store. the parking lot is tiny, and it's difficult to find a spot. they have indoor and outdoor seating, which is uncomfortable and odd. the barista was friendly, and the coffee was just okay. the main thing that stuck out about this place is how quiet it was. when i sat down, i felt like i was in a library. i thought i was being too loud, so my friend and i sat outside.

this place has tons of open room for studying or visiting with friends. also has cute umbrellas outside. coffee is yummy (i prefer the iced) and also has juicy girl juices as another option, as well as fat cat's ice cream.

sandwiches. people have already talked a lot about the coffee and its great - but check out the sandwiches wrapped in the white paper in the basket up front - grab one and have it for lunch later they are amazing!!!

great coffee & open late. stopped by here with the parents and loved the cubano great tasting coffee and few pastry selections, like that it's open late.

decent beverages, rude staff. coffee and pastries/sandwiches are decent, but (notwithstanding two exceptions) the staff barely passes as courteous and today were downright rude with one guy behind the counter having the audacity to actually yell at me. and he didn't take kindly to being told to learn better customer service.

a call to speak to a manager or owner left me spinning in circles. no one wanted to be accountable or would step up to say they were in charge. in short, i don't recommend this place to anyone with a shard of self respect. i can't justify spending money in a place where one is poorly treated. until i receive an apology from management and the promise of better treatment, i'll take my business elsewhere. i suggest anyone looking for a pleasant cup of coffee or bite to eat to do the same.

patrick used to be really nice and would even sit with me at my table to chat; that was before i moved to a diff part of town, came in less over the past year. the last two times i've visited, he has been pretty hurtful and this time was enough for me. since he no longer makes me feel welcomed at antidote, i will certainly not bother him with my presence, now that i'm back in the heights. there are plenty of other places in the heights.
- pregnant girl who used to enjoy antidote

great atmosphere. i ordered a french press with my bean of choice. the only things i didn't like were that the beans are not roasted in house, music was enjoyable but too loud, and the folks working there did not smile at all while serving me. i'd go back though.

coffee was good, but the staff was very un-friendly. we felt like outsiders, and not welcome there. not sure what kind of place that was.

love this place. antidote is simply a great little neighborhood coffeehouse... i've walked over early in the morning and driven up on my way south... i've stopped for a latte-to-go on my way to the country... doesn't matter. i've never been disappointed. i love the lattes. my daughter loves the coffee. and the cheese scones are especially delicious. what could antidote possibly do to improve on my experience? not much.