more than just excellent coffee.
A SHOP THAT TAKES A MIXOLOGIST’S STYLE AND APPLIES IT TO COFFEE AND TEA.
Academy Coffee ATL serves up… well… some really tasty drinks tbh.
Academy Coffee ATL is a space where excellently crafted espresso, and teas just aren’t enough. We at Academy are constantly pushing the boundaries of our palates. Referencing flavors from all over the world, we create beautiful specialty beverages that innovate and elevate the experience of a traditional coffee shop menu. Utilizing culinary and mixology techniques, our work goes beyond that of your standard coffee shop offerings.
As a Multi-Roaster shop, we source coffee from the very best coffee roasters stateside and abroad. Our commitment to the quality of product and service goes far beyond a simple well-made beverage. We are always tasting, re-tasting, and improving on what we find to be exemplary coffee practices. Having worked with dozens of roasters throughout our careers, we are passionate about expanding your reach into the coffee industry.
We believe in the approachability and accessibility of coffee across all aspects of our community. Our commitment to this belief is realized in many ways. One of the most important things we do to practice this belief, is the open sharing of information. We believe that transparency in the coffee industry is a way that we all grow together. No question is too big or too small for us to tackle. We want to be your inside source to all of the secrets of the coffee industry.
Contact me
info@academycoffeeatl.com
Location
1019 Virginia Avenue NE Atlanta, Georgia 30306
Hours
EVERYDAY 8 AM - 7 PM
Connan Moody
I am Connan Moody, I grew up here in Atlanta before moving to study Graphic and Industrial Design at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York. My first coffee job was making Chemex pour-overs for an architecture and investment firm in Atlanta. Soon after I was working all over New York City at cafes serving some of the best roasters in the states. Having the opportunity to work in near every position in high volume coffee shops, I gained an intimate knowledge of the mechanics of a well run business.
Having a background in both coffee and cocktails, I craft specialty beverages using ingredients and methods that unite mixology and barista work. This results in truly unique flavor pairings that create a new experience in coffee. During my time in NYC I was asked to participate in the Stumptown Strange Brews competition where I took first place.
In January of 2020, I started a project called GYST Coffee Training. We set out to make coffee education both accessible and affordable. Through corporate sponsorships we are able to offer free coffee training to individuals who are looking for career development in the coffee industry. We have also launched new programs within GYST in January 2021 to assist small businesses to grow and be truly competitive in the industry.