It’s that time of year again! Pumpkin spice lattes might’ve been made famous by the coffee giant, Starbucks, but we think the best PSLs are in the cozy local coffee shops of Atlanta!
Try out our favorites from this list of 10 of the best places to pick up your pumpkin spice latte this fall!
1. Dancing Goats Coffee, Buckhead & Midtown & Decatur & and more!
Addresses:
- Buckhead: 3167 Peachtree Rd
- Midtown: 33 Peachtree Pl. NE, Ste.9
- Decatur: 419 W. Ponce De Leon Ave
- Ponce City Market: 650 North Ave. NE
- Emory Campus: 1516 Clifton Rd
With so many coffee shops across the city, Dancing Goats Coffee has become a beloved addition to the incredible coffee scene here in Atlanta. If you’re in pretty much any neighborhood in the ATL, there’s a Dancing Goats nearby.
Their pumpkin spice latte is a fan favorite, along with a ton of other fall flavors to get you into the spirit! Whether you like your latte extra hot or over ice, Dancing Goat’s Coffee have got you covered.
2. Waller’s Coffee Shop, Decatur
Address: 240 Dekalb Industrial Way, Decatur, GA 30033
Waller’s is a community favorite in Decatur, GA among musicians and coffee-lovers alike. This coffee shop has a very rustic, woodsy vibe, which is perfect because… it’s right next to the woods and a beautiful creek, the perfect spot to enjoy a PSL on a fall day!
Waller’s also sells local art inside, everything from paintings to clay figurines, and hosts live music several times a week, on both their indoor stage and outdoor stage, which is called The Outerspace. Grab a homemade cheddar herb scone and a pumpkin spice latte and enjoy the good vibes!
3. Ash Coffee, Virginia Highland
Address: 1189 Virginia Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
If you love cute artsy spaces, an adorable patio and delicious coffee, the Ash is the perfect spot for you! They’ve got tons (and we mean TONS) of delicious treats to buy and mouthwatering coffee to wash it down with! It’s also a great spot to peruse local art!
4. Banjo, Avondale Estates
Address: 38 N Avondale Rd, Avondale Estates, GA 30002
If you’re looking for a little local favorite in Avondale, look no further than Banjo Coffee! This charming little spot has a great patio to sit on as the weather gets cooler, and some truly delicious coffee!
Of course, their PSL is an amazing choice, but don’t miss out on their many other drinks! And no trip to Banjo is complete without their delicious homemade bacon burrito!
5. Bellwood Coffee, East Atlanta Village
Address: 1336 Glenwood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
Bellwood Coffee is a delicious coffee shop with three amazingly unique locations. Locals should definitely check out all three, but especially the East Atlanta Village location, which is connected to The Victorian Atlanta, a local plant shop.
This is the perfect space to sit at the bar and sip on a pumpkin spice latte, surrounded by beautiful plants! Or take your PSL outside and chill on the patio right in the middle of one of Atlanta’s favorite grungy art districts!
6. FiNCA TO FiLTER, West End & Old Fourth Ward
Addresses:
- West End: 1010 White St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
- Old Fourth Ward: 652 Angier Ave Atlanta, GA 30308 Suite A
FiNCA TO FiLTER is an amazing woman, queer-owned coffee shop in the ATL! They’ve got a killer pumpkin spice latte, along with tons of other fun ‘Queer and Caffeinated’ drinks, like the Lavender Menace, Supernova Spritzer, and BRAT Strawberry Matcha!
If you’re into celebrating queer joy (and drinking delicious coffee) this place is the spot for you!
7. Chrome Yellow Trading Co., Old Fourth Ward
Address: 501 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312
Chrome Yellow is serving up some delicious fall flavors this year, and you don’t want to miss out. Of course, you’ve got to give their PSL a try, but another great classic is their vanilla bourbon latte. To die for! And don’t forget to grab a tasty pastry to go with your drink. They have the best almond croissants around!
8. Daily Dose, Reynoldstown
Address: 907 Memorial Dr SE Unit 112, Atlanta, GA, 30316
Daily Dose is a perfect coffee shop to sit by a huge window and watch golden hour approach with, of course, a pumpkin spice latte in hand!
This lovely little coffee shop has more than just scrumptious coffee and pastries, though. They also have a whole case of beautifully made chocolate truffles (we recommend the salted caramel) and a whole mini book store right in front of the bar!
Grab a PSL and peruse the books or watch the sun set at this adorable, cozy coffee shop.
9. Urban Grind, West Midtown
Address: 962 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
Community favorite, Urban Grind is a beloved Black-owned coffee shop in West Midtown. The cozy vibes and extensive menu make it a perfect spot to snuggle up with a book this fall, and enjoy one of their highly anticipated PSLs.
Also check out their Thursday night open mic night poetry events! Just another awesome reason to hit up Urban Grind.
10. Chattahoochee Coffee Company, West Side
Address: 790 Huff Rd NW, Atlanta (check out their other locations here!)
Chattahoochee Coffee Company is serving up some delicious Pumpkin Pie drinks this fall. Available in latte, cappuccino, and cold brew iterations, there’s a pumpkin coffee for everyone at Chattahoochee!
Grab a PSL this fall season! And support local businesses while you do it!