1000 Faces Coffee

1000 Faces Coffee on N Thomas Street is the specialty roaster that serious coffee drinkers in Athens point to when they want to make a case for the city's coffee scene. Founded with a focus on sustainability and direct trade sourcing, 1000 Faces brings in seasonally rotating single origin coffees and prepares them with a level of care that puts the shop in a different conversation than most cafes. The approach here is intentional. The beans change with the seasons, which means the menu evolves throughout the year and rewards regular visits. Cappuccinos made with local organic milk, cold brews on nitro tap, and carefully calibrated pour overs are the kinds of drinks you will find. The baristas know the origin and processing method of whatever they are pouring, and they are happy to share that knowledge without being pretentious about it. The N Thomas Street location is near downtown Athens in a space that is spacious, bright, and designed for both quick visits and longer stays. Students and remote workers share the room with people stopping in for a single cup, and the layout accommodates both uses comfortably. 1000 Faces also supplies beans to other cafes and restaurants in Athens, which means their influence on the local coffee scene extends well beyond their own shop. If you have had a particularly good cup of coffee at a restaurant in Athens, there is a decent chance it came from here. The cafe is open daily during standard morning and afternoon hours. Bags of roasted coffee are available for purchase and make excellent gifts for anyone who takes their coffee seriously.