antidote coffee

a coffee shop named antidote....interesting. cons: almost drove past it looking for it; small parkinglotwhere 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 alotof 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 privatelotfor 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 parkinglotis 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.

sandwiches. people have already talked alotabout 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!!!