Donkey Coffee & Espresso

17 1/2 W Washington St, Athens, Ohio 45701 USA

190 Reviews

View Photos

Budget

Closed Now

Opens Sat 8a

Independent
Credit Cards
Accepted
Pet Friendly
Wheelchair
Accessible
Public
Restrooms

Learn more about this business on Yelp.

“Caffeine with a conscience”

Donkey Coffee and Espresso has its roots in community. With more than 4,000 square feet of cozy space to enjoy the best coffee the world has to offer, our fundamental mission is to love the world through fair and just business practices. This translates into selling exclusively Fair Trade coffee, providing exceptional hospitality and celebrating music and art throughout the shop. So whether you’re surfing the web with our free wireless access, listening to a local band or poetry slam, perusing brochures in the justice room, playing a board game with a child or viewing fantastic artwork on the walls, Donkey is a place where you belong.

Reviewed by
Allie H.

November 19, 2023

This was a must stop for me on my trip to Athens. Nothing completes an Athens morning without going to Donkey coffee. Delicious coffee, good prices, friendly staff and cozy atmosphere. It's... Read more

Reviewed by
McKinley H.

December 23, 2023

Stopped by this place this morning with some friends. It wasn't too packed but you could tell that it is a local favorite. The baristas was very friendly and patient when taking our orders. I got... Read more

Reviewed by
Mackin' Dan C.

November 30, 2023

I'm not really sure how I feel about this place... something feels amiss. This is one of those places everyone insists you must try in Athens, but I'm not incredibly impressed. Maybe it is my... Read more

View 190 reviews on