Donkey Coffee & Espresso

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

193 Reviews

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Thu 7a-10p

Independent
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Pet Friendly
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“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
John F.

May 19, 2024

No matter how much time elapses between visits, one thing remains the same - the quality of Donkey Coffee. I took my wife around Ohio University, and Donkey was on my list for places she had to... Read more

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Vanessa B.

June 12, 2024

I was in Athens on work, stopped by this coffee shop in the middle of the day on a Tuesday. Everyone working was very nice, and the chai latte was delicious! Great place to stop in for a beverage... Read more

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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

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