Marietta Coffee Company

Early on a Saturday afternoon, I came to Marietta Coffee Company by recommendation of Mac at Crawford Auto Repair. I wanted a hot chocolate and a croissant. He said he knew just the place for me to relax, take a load off, and get exactly what I wanted.

He pointed just behind his business and I walked over. The employees and patrons were all quietly at work. I placed my order and was served quickly.

I ordered:

Hot Chocolate with Cinnamon and Whipped Cream

(Initially it tasted like a warm milk latte. However, I had them add two extra pumps of chocolate syrup and all was well.)

Banana Nut Muffin

(Had it warmed up, it was decent enough)

Overall, I had a good experience here. Not overly crowded. Both items were each about 4.50 - not cheap, but not expensive. Definitely, what you'd expect.

This is a great place to grab a warm drink, a pastry, and read a book/work/study for a few.

I wanted to try a local coffee spot in Marietta, and the Marietta Coffee Company fit the bill perfectly. It was quite busy on a Sunday morning, with plenty of people occupying the tables and lounging, and barely any empty parking spots. They have a drive through, which you ordinarily do not see with independent coffee shops. They have a front and back porch for outdoor seating, and indoor seating consisting of several couches up front and tables of varying sizes. Decorations were cute, with a random selection of mugs on the wall that they allow you to grab to have your drink in. They have a small selection of pastries on offer that they purchase from local bakeries.

We went with an iced white mocha and a vanilla latte, and a cinnamon crumb cake muffin. Both the drinks were decent preparations...nothing groundbreaking compared to other coffee places, but solid in quality and not too sweet. The muffin was also tasty with just the right flavors and not too much sugar. Overall, all the items were a good 3.5/5, but rounding up my overall rating thanks to the very friendly baristas and welcoming interiors. Marietta Coffee Company is a good local coffee spot, and one that I wouldn't hesitate returning to when needing a caffeine fix.

The two women that work mornings are the shining stars here. Becca and Juliette are always smiling and they make you feel very welcome. Unlike chain coffee shops, the customers coming inside are as important as the drive through customers.
This place is a bit eclectic. The interior design is warm and there are always people of all walks of life present. Students studying, ladies having a business meeting, people in and out grabbing their morning cup of Joe.

I am a loyal costumer at this location but today will be my last time supporting this company. I was racially profiled to the extreme this morning for simply disliking the smoothie that they made. From the time I ordered my smoothie I felt the employee was dismissive but didn't pay it any mind. When I came back into the shop to get my smoothie remade the woman clearly was not happy and slammed my money on the table and told me if I come back there she will call the cops on me...what?? Because I asked for a remake. This was crazy and I've never felt more disrespectful! What a way to start 2024...do better!

I am appalled at the service I just received. I went to the drive thru to order a chocolate croissant after never ordering food here prior, and asked, "hi, I see you have a chocolate croissant, is there a little bit of chocolate or a lot in the croissant?" The girl answers, "I don't know how to answer that. It's just a chocolate croissant" and rolled her eyes. I will NEVER come back here again.

My favorite spot to go study. Decent amount of tables are available with outlets to charge from on walls. Nice and cozy interior with decent food and beverage selections and the service is chill. Thought it was cool how they had this artwork related to my favorite music artist.

There's a definite need for a coffee spot in this area, but I'm sad to say MCC is an average experience at best. While I respect the attempted eclecticism with the mismatched coffee mugs and array of bakery items, there's little to nothing memorable about this place.

Admittedly, the mismatched furniture all feels like worn down Big Lots type couches and sofas. (Plastic, faux leather style). The acoustics are terrible, which aren't ideal for in person or virtual meetings. The staff seem apathetic and aren't articulate in helping with recommendations for coffee drinks. My coffee was pretty watery tasting. Parking can be tight if folks don't pull in accurately.

All that to say, I live about 10 minutes from this spot and I pass several other coffee shops before I get to Marietta Coffee Company, so the likelihood I make it a point to go here is pretty slim.

I see a lot of lower reviews because of bad espresso drinks, (mocha's, fraps, whatever) and ambiance. If those sort of drinks are your thing, look to those since I don't ever get anything but coffee, black. As far as coffee goes? It's good, nothing special, but more importantly, it's not *bad* coffee. I come here to read mostly, sometimes get work done. Having the option to sit on the front or back porch is great.

As for ambiance and acoustics, part of the drawback from having so many windows is the noise will get to you. Is that their fault? I mean they could cover up a few windows and pad the walls sure, but then it's not a coffee shop, it's a dungeon. Come here for good conversation or be prepared to wear headphones, but for what it is, it's a 5/5.

Service is always on point, I'm not sure I've ever met anyone here that didn't at least pretend to want to be there. But generally they're willing to talk and cut up a little and are very agreeable.

I have always loved this spot but afraid I may have to look around. It's turning into the new "college hipster spot". The staff and owners are amazing and the coffee is also. My one big drawback is the newly installed "wall bench seating". No one likes to be that close in proximity I'm afraid and it totally eliminates the plugs for the tables now because they all line the windows.
Tom is a great guy and I wish him success!

p.s. Gonna miss Big Owl!

I am from out of town & needed some coffee close by our airbnb. The coffee was good, it is your typical local coffee shop taste. I also ordered a chocolate chip cookie, that was 10/10!! Service was okay, I felt like the barista was kind of off putting, made me feel uncomfortable, but it could just be her personality. I was a tired SAHM who just traveled cross country, so I didn't probably look like I had it together. I would visit again.