The only time I ever feel inclined to write a review is if I am blown away and want everyone to know- so here it is. Donderos is like a breath of fresh air from what feels like the never ending emergence of chain restaurant after chain restaurant. We are starved for distinctively exceptional places to linger long. Donderos is unique and they clearly take pride in the fact.
-The staff is very friendly and thoughtful -Plenty of space and seating -Great vibes and ambiance, especially for a slow morning or a place to go and get some work done (lots of natural light) -VERY reasonable prices $$$. The food and pastries are unique and fun, and you get a good amount of food for what you pay for -Everything on the menu is good, really no competition. They also have lots of fun pastries for fall (pumpkin, apple, cinnamon, etc), which I am a sucker for :D -They pay their employees double the minimum wage, so they don't have to rely solely on tips -Convenient location, right on Milledge
Love this spot so much. Really shows off the eclectic and community-based vibe that Athens is all about. Donderos I love you!!! Never change
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alice Phillips
Staff SO nice and accommodating! Good coffee, large portions, some stellar cookies, granola and yogurt, egg breakfasts, and burrito lunches. Recommend the frozen curry and chili to buy and take home, not cheap but worth it! Cool old mansion with high ceilings and airy rooms, comfortably scruffy, local art on the wall, what a local coffee house with food should be but rarely is. Open weekends till 2:00 now—wish it didn’t close at 2:00 on weekdays but stayed open forever! Thank you, Donderos!
jollieduck
This is such a nice spot to eat and hang out for a while. They have several vegan or can-be-made vegan food options and a few baked goods like an iced pumpkin bread.
Matthew Johnson
Great environment. Tasty butter chicken sandwich. Good coffee
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sam Sonive
I always go to Donderos first to load up on their pumpkin muffins and bread to take home with me, then I enjoy something from the menu. No surprise, I chose Donderos for my daughter’s birthday meal when I came to visit. Aren’t I thoughtful? (She enjoys eating there too.)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tatiyanna Pinckney
Just a note, the kitchen is closed on the weekends.
Elyse Haws
A cafe with a new frame of mind. Boasts twice the Georgia minimum wage for baristas and therefore they don't take tips. Local art is all over the walls and they emphasize reusable cups. You even get a discount if you walked, rode a bike, or took a bus here. My only set back was I went in late August and it was just a smidge warm inside. Nothing crazy uncomfortable but enough to be a constant reminder. Overall though it's worth it for the mindful way this cafe puts it's best foot forward.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Rick Stanziale
Athens at its finest.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brian F
This is one of the local gems in town. Great homemade food, chill atmosphere, always friendly service. Love to grab coffee and work for a bit or meet friends/colleagues for lunch. They just started a new policy where they don't allow tipping. Instead, they pay their employees a higher wage. Quite revolutionary in our tip jar culture here in the U.S. Tipping isn't even an option when you pay by credit card.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carl Mohrbacher
Tim the head chef created the most delicious Ath-Hash vegan dish, with tofu, spiralized vegetables, and the perfect amount of spices and salt. It was served with delightfully crunchy sourdough toast. My daughter enjoyed her gluten-free bread, too. And my granddaughters said the toasted cheese-and-ham sandwiches from the kids' menu was great.
I’ve come here many times and have always enjoyed everything. This time I had a lady at the register who seemed like she didn’t want to be there. She took my order and then when I came back up later to order an additional item, I waited patiently, then noticed she was making a cappuccino, she walked by and gave me the side eye, and continued on doing what she was doing. No, “I’ll be right with you. Or what can I help you with?”. Kind of what Ed to walk out after that, but I already ordered a sandwich I was waiting on. Still has a nice vibe, but they’ve done away with the candy selection and things that they used to sell upfront. I know it’s hard to find staff, just sad that this is what it’s like these days.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Lisa Myers
Always a reliable, friendly neighborhood spot for great food and hanging out
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nathan Jaworski
Love getting lunch, then something from the freezer for family dinner at night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lisa Henderson
Cozy ambience, quiet place to relax, good cappuccino and ginger molasses cookie :-)
Dawgfood
Order at the counter and they bring food to your table. Friendly service from folks that care.
Several vegan options and several more that can be made vegan.
Tofu scramble is good but breakfast burrito is my favorite.
The only time I ever feel inclined to write a review is if I am blown away and want everyone to know- so here it is. Donderos is like a breath of fresh air from what feels like the never ending emergence of chain restaurant after chain restaurant. We are starved for distinctively exceptional places to linger long. Donderos is unique and they clearly take pride in the fact.
-The staff is very friendly and thoughtful
-Plenty of space and seating
-Great vibes and ambiance, especially for a slow morning or a place to go and get some work done (lots of natural light)
-VERY reasonable prices $$$. The food and pastries are unique and fun, and you get a good amount of food for what you pay for
-Everything on the menu is good, really no competition. They also have lots of fun pastries for fall (pumpkin, apple, cinnamon, etc), which I am a sucker for :D
-They pay their employees double the minimum wage, so they don't have to rely solely on tips
-Convenient location, right on Milledge
Love this spot so much. Really shows off the eclectic and community-based vibe that Athens is all about. Donderos I love you!!! Never change
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Staff SO nice and accommodating! Good coffee, large portions, some stellar cookies, granola and yogurt, egg breakfasts, and burrito lunches. Recommend the frozen curry and chili to buy and take home, not cheap but worth it! Cool old mansion with high ceilings and airy rooms, comfortably scruffy, local art on the wall, what a local coffee house with food should be but rarely is. Open weekends till 2:00 now—wish it didn’t close at 2:00 on weekdays but stayed open forever! Thank you, Donderos!
This is such a nice spot to eat and hang out for a while. They have several vegan or can-be-made vegan food options and a few baked goods like an iced pumpkin bread.
Great environment. Tasty butter chicken sandwich. Good coffee
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I always go to Donderos first to load up on their pumpkin muffins and bread to take home with me, then I enjoy something from the menu. No surprise, I chose Donderos for my daughter’s birthday meal when I came to visit. Aren’t I thoughtful? (She enjoys eating there too.)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just a note, the kitchen is closed on the weekends.
A cafe with a new frame of mind. Boasts twice the Georgia minimum wage for baristas and therefore they don't take tips. Local art is all over the walls and they emphasize reusable cups. You even get a discount if you walked, rode a bike, or took a bus here. My only set back was I went in late August and it was just a smidge warm inside. Nothing crazy uncomfortable but enough to be a constant reminder. Overall though it's worth it for the mindful way this cafe puts it's best foot forward.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Athens at its finest.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is one of the local gems in town. Great homemade food, chill atmosphere, always friendly service. Love to grab coffee and work for a bit or meet friends/colleagues for lunch. They just started a new policy where they don't allow tipping. Instead, they pay their employees a higher wage. Quite revolutionary in our tip jar culture here in the U.S. Tipping isn't even an option when you pay by credit card.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tim the head chef created the most delicious Ath-Hash vegan dish, with tofu, spiralized vegetables, and the perfect amount of spices and salt. It was served with delightfully crunchy sourdough toast. My daughter enjoyed her gluten-free bread, too. And my granddaughters said the toasted cheese-and-ham sandwiches from the kids' menu was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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I’ve come here many times and have always enjoyed everything. This time I had a lady at the register who seemed like she didn’t want to be there. She took my order and then when I came back up later to order an additional item, I waited patiently, then noticed she was making a cappuccino, she walked by and gave me the side eye, and continued on doing what she was doing. No, “I’ll be right with you. Or what can I help you with?”. Kind of what Ed to walk out after that, but I already ordered a sandwich I was waiting on. Still has a nice vibe, but they’ve done away with the candy selection and things that they used to sell upfront. I know it’s hard to find staff, just sad that this is what it’s like these days.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Always a reliable, friendly neighborhood spot for great food and hanging out
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love getting lunch, then something from the freezer for family dinner at night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cozy ambience, quiet place to relax, good cappuccino and ginger molasses cookie :-)
Order at the counter and they bring food to your table. Friendly service from folks that care. Several vegan options and several more that can be made vegan. Tofu scramble is good but breakfast burrito is my favorite.
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