Savannah tends to move a little slower in the mornings, which makes coffee stops feel like part of the day rather than just a routine. Whether it’s a quick reset between stops or a place to ease into the morning, the right café can set the tone. In a city with a mix of neighborhood spots and downtown staples, finding the right one often comes down to where you are and what feels right in the moment.
Flora & Fauna
Flora & Fauna is part of the FARM Hospitality Group and is located on Bull Street in Savannah’s Starland District. It operates as a neighborhood bakery, coffee house, and supper club, with daytime hours as well as dinner service later in the week. We can't recommend their baked goods enough, you've got to try their croissants and French bread or sourdough if they have it.
Mirabelle
Mirabelle sits in a vintage 1800s-era building across from the Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist. The café is known for coffee and Liège waffles, giving it a more European-inspired feel than a standard grab-and-go coffee shop. Its location makes it especially easy to pair with a slow morning walk through the Historic District.
Franklin’s
Franklin’s is a to-go café and coffee shop in downtown Savannah, located on Liberty Street in the Historic District. It serves coffee, pastries, desserts, brunch items, and prepared foods, with menu items like quiche, avocado toast, shrimp roll, and a Butcher’s B.L.T. It’s best suited for a quick but polished stop rather than a long coffeehouse stay.
Savannah Coffee Roasters
Savannah Coffee Roasters has been roasting coffee for more than 100 years and operates as a coffee shop, bakery, roastery, and café. Located on Liberty Street, it offers a larger café setting than many downtown coffee stops, making it easy to sit for a while. It’s a reliable choice for anyone looking for a classic Savannah coffee stop with deep local history.
Local Cafés Worth Visiting
Café Taureau
Café Taureau is a French-inspired neighborhood café in Ardsley Park, located on Bull Street. The menu includes coffee, croissants, quiches, sandwiches, pastries, and light fare, with a daytime schedule that runs Monday through Saturday.
Foxy Loxy Café
Foxy Loxy Café, located on Bull Street is a coffee shop, bakery, and Tex-Mex cantina. Along with coffee and pastries, it serves tacos, wine, and locally roasted coffee from The Coffee Fox Roasting Co., with indoor and outdoor seating. The café also hosts artist receptions, live music, and courtyard fire pits, making it feel more like a neighborhood gathering place than a simple coffee stop.
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