Condesa Coffee

"Condesa Coffee is a special place for its coffee, but also for the building it's located in on Auburn Avenue. This building was once the site of the Daily World Newspaper, the oldest and continuously running African American Newspaper in American history. The newspaper's office moved to the suburbs after the 2008 tornado hit Atlanta and almost destroyed the building. Today, it houses hip spots like Condesa. Go check it out! The art is fab and so are the waffles!" - Flags of Origin

"Billed as an “industrial-modern espresso bar,” this Old Fourth Ward coffee shop also offer pastries and bagels from Alon’s in the morning, with grilled sandwiches later in the day." - Beth McKibben, Sarra Sedghi

"Sipping Coffee and Cocktails on Freedom Parkway This Freedom Parkway coffee shop is for early birds and night owls alike, serving up Counter Culture coffee every morning at 7 am and switching to cocktails and beer at 5 pm. Condesa has a rotating selection of craft beer, wine and unique cocktails. Try the Nixon Was a Russian, which incorporates both espresso and vodka. Condesa also serves small bites and sandwiches if you're spending the afternoon there with your laptop. They also sell breakfast items and pastries from Alon's Bakery."

"Condesa, owned by Georgia Tech graduates Daniela Staiculescu, Amin Rida, Moe Reda, and Octavian Stan, opened in Sweet Auburn five years ago after finding success with the original coffee shop on the corner of Boulevard and Freedom Parkway." - Beth McKibben

"When it comes to fancy toast, Condesa may have too many options. So, let’s focus on the best: The prosciutto atop lemony ricotta and arugula is kind of like a dessert with meat on top, while the thin, chilled beets and garlicky schmear mesh perfectly." - Sarra Sedghi