Top 6 Coffee Shops
in Blue Ridge and Ellijay
Your cabin stay starts with a great cup
The six coffee shops in Blue Ridge and Ellijay, GA that the hosts of Southern Serenity Cabin recommend are Mountain Mama's Coffee Lounge, Das Kaffee Haus (in both Blue Ridge and Ellijay), Copper Fox Books & Coffee Bar, The Yellowphant Cafe, Mountain Town Coffee at Hemlock Bazaar, and The Sharp Sickle Ellijay. The Blue Ridge shops are about 21 minutes from the cabin and the Ellijay shops about 23 to 24. Copper Fox is open until 7 p.m. Thursday through Monday.
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Blue Ridge punches well above its size when it comes to coffee. Whether you need a quick hit before hitting the trails or a slow morning with a book and a latte, these six spots deliver the goods within a short drive of the cabin. Here's where to go and exactly what to order.
#1
Mountain Mama's Coffee Lounge
Mountain Mama's is the anchor coffee stop in downtown Blue Ridge — an award-winning cafe that local guides consistently call the best in Georgia. Organic fair-trade coffee is roasted in-state, and the menu stretches from mushroom lattes and herbal teas to fresh pastries from folk Collaborative bakers in McCaysville. The in-house chef rotates seasonal scratch food with GF and vegan options. Open early every day, it fills fast on weekends, so plan accordingly.
#2
Das Kaffee Haus
Owned by a Bavarian native, Das Kaffee Haus brings authentic European coffee culture to East Main Street in Blue Ridge, and it has a second location in downtown Ellijay. Batdorf & Bronson beans from Marietta power espresso drinks ranging from classic cappuccinos to cold frappes, all paired with German-style muffins, cookies, and cakes baked off-site daily. The dog-friendly back deck overlooks the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway tracks, making it a perfect mid-morning stop with kids or a four-legged travel companion. Dairy alternatives — soy, coconut, almond — are always on hand.
#3
Copper Fox Books & Coffee Bar
One of downtown Blue Ridge's most distinctive spots, Copper Fox combines a curated independent bookstore with an upstairs co-working loft and a satellite Mountain Mama's coffee bar on the ground floor. Lattes, cold brews, teas, and locally sourced treats are served amid floor-to-ceiling shelves — a setup that draws remote workers, families browsing books, and locals hosting small events alike. Hours lean longer Thursday through Monday (open until 7 p.m.), making it a solid late-afternoon option when other cafes have closed.
#4
The Yellowphant Cafe
The Yellowphant has built a loyal following for its community-driven vibe and menu that runs breakfast, brunch, and dinner with creative cocktails and a full espresso bar. The bright, casual interior and rotating specials make it a go-to for groups that want more than just coffee — acai-style bowls, specialty lattes, and small plates round out the experience. Hours are typically 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, with Sunday brunch from 11 a.m., so it's a great morning-anchor for the day.
#5
Mountain Town Coffee at Hemlock Bazaar
Mountain Town Coffee sits inside Hemlock Bazaar at 131 N Main St in downtown Ellijay, a shop that also sells books and records. It brews GA Mountain Coffee, the same coffee Ellijay knew from Ellijay Coffeehouse. Hours are 8 AM to 5 PM, seven days a week, though coffee service may stop around 4 PM while the bookstore stays open.
#6
The Sharp Sickle Ellijay
The Sharp Sickle Ellijay is a coffee shop in downtown Ellijay whose sign reads "Jesus & Coffee." It is a short walk from Mountain Town Coffee and shares its name with Sharp Sickle shops in Rome, GA. The shop's website does not post hours or a menu, so check its page or Google listing before you drive over.
Questions about coffee near Blue Ridge
Which Blue Ridge coffee shop is open in the late afternoon?
Copper Fox Books & Coffee Bar keeps longer hours Thursday through Monday and is open until 7 p.m., so it works as a late-afternoon stop when other cafes have closed. Its ground-floor coffee bar is a satellite of Mountain Mama's.
Which Blue Ridge coffee shop is dog-friendly?
Das Kaffee Haus on East Main Street has a dog-friendly back deck that overlooks the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway tracks. On weekends, claim a deck table before 10 a.m., because it fills up once the railway starts running.
Where can I work remotely with coffee in Blue Ridge?
Copper Fox Books & Coffee Bar has an upstairs co-working loft with private desks and high-speed Wi-Fi, plus a coffee bar on the ground floor serving lattes, cold brews, and teas.
How far are these coffee shops from Southern Serenity Cabin?
The Yellowphant Cafe is about 21 minutes from the cabin. Mountain Mama's Coffee Lounge, Das Kaffee Haus, and Copper Fox Books & Coffee Bar in downtown Blue Ridge are about 21 minutes away. In Ellijay, Mountain Town Coffee at Hemlock Bazaar, The Sharp Sickle Ellijay, and Das Kaffee Haus's second location are about 23 to 24 minutes away.