Lily & Sparrow Mercantile, LLC.

This coffee is hands down the best coffee around. It’s roasted in house by Jason, and the staff are students of how to make the best cup of coffee, all the way down to the science of how flavors and acidity and milk and cream and everything works. The owners and staff are so hospitable— you feel welcomed as soon as you walk in the door. Everything is clean and gorgeous.

Absolute favorite spot in town!!! Best coffee & vibes in Covington!

The coffee itself is top-notch!! incredible cups every time I go. The staff is always welcoming, kind, and efficient. The atmosphere is so incredibly cozy and calm! I love this place so much.

My favorite coffee!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Awesome place with a great staff and offerings. I highly recommend stopping in and getting something.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fantastic atmosphere & staff with amazing coffee, drink & food options as well as local artisan products. Highly recommended!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sweet and calming atmosphere. The coffee is roasted right there. Great people. Wonderful snacks drinks.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

They deleted my review. I am posting it again because I think the public deserves to know my story. Sharing your story can prevent things like this from happening again.

Reported to the owner a loiter outside who was creeping on my little sister. The loiter (person with no purchased items) sat himself right behind us outside on the patio, he sat in the opposite way you normally sit at a picnic table to orient his body towards us. He continuously kept staring at my 16 year old sister up and down. He had two phones in his hand that he would text on after looking at her. We left because we felt so uncomfortable. But he followed us. He went all the way to the curb and watched us get in our car. Then he left immediately.

This was very suspicious and strange behavior that understandably made us feel unsafe.

I told the owner all of this. The owner dismissed me with little to no real concern or action. He told me who he thought the loiter might be (not who he knows he is) and gave him complete benefit of the doubt. He told me he (the guy he thinks he is) picked up an umbrella that fell outside one time when he passed by. He said he wasn’t even sure who the guy was, but yet he gave him all the benefit of the doubt, even oddly enough kind of praised him. He showed no care for us and said no apology.

This was my favorite go to spot, but after this I will not be coming back. I don’t feel safe here. And I definitely wouldn’t bring my kids here.

A good business doesn’t allow this to occur at their restaurant. And a good community protects their women and children.

Kid-friendliness: Not a safe place for children.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 4

Service: 1

Lily & Sparrow is one of my favorite spots to grab coffee and tea. Every time I go in the drink is perfect and the staff is so nice. Even though I live in McDonough it is always worth the drive!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Reported to the owner a loiter outside who was creeping on my little sister. The loiter (person with no purchased items) sat himself right behind us outside on the patio, he sat in the opposite way you normally sit at a picnic table to orient his body towards us. He continuously kept staring at my 16 year old sister up and down. He had two phones in his hand that he would text on after looking at her. We left because we felt so uncomfortable. But he followed us. He went all the way to the curb and watched us get in our car. Then he left immediately. This was very suspicious and strange behavior that understandably made us feel unsafe. I told the owner all of this. The owner dismissed me with little to no real concern or action. He told me who he thought the loiter might be (not who he knows he is) and gave him complete benefit of the doubt. He told me he (the guy he thinks he is) picked up an umbrella that fell outside one time when he passed by. He said he wasn’t even sure who the guy was, but yet he gave him all the benefit of the doubt, even oddly enough kind of praised him. He showed no care for us and said no apology. This was my favorite go to spot, but after this I will not be coming back. I don’t feel safe here. And I definitely wouldn’t bring my kids here. A good business doesn’t allow this to occur at their restaurant. And a good community protects their women and children. —————————————————————— The loiter was about 55 years old, about 250 lbs, black man wearing a black UGA baseball hat and a black T-shirt with jeans. He drove a white Honda HR-V his license plate is XVR354.

Great place. Love the atmosphere and vibe!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Super cute coffee shop. Really friendly staff. I got an iced white mocha. It was delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I ordered my coffee to go but wish I had more time to sit because it’s so cute inside and the atmosphere felt so relaxing. My latte was great; would definitely come back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Croissant

This was my first time visiting here. It will not be my last time. Great service. Cozy atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I wish I could give this amazing place more than 5 stars! This place has the absolute BEST coffee in Covington, and the atmosphere makes you immediately feel at home. The people are so incredibly kind, and the care they show to their customers is genuine. But its not just a fabulous place to buy coffee! They also offer local produce grown by local farmers and growers, beautiful plants, and unique arts and treasures, all made by talented local artisans and makers! Truly my favorite place to visit!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5