Donkey Coffee

Athens, OH · Coffee shop

Rating
4.8/5
★★★★★ 4.8
Reviews
20
Rank in Athens
#2
of 93 restaurants
City Percentile
90%
rating percentile
Address
Donkey Coffee, 17 W Washington St, Athens, OH 45701
Phone
(740) 594-7353
Website
www.donkeycoffee.com
Status
Closed · Opens 8 AM

Donkey Coffee is a restaurant located in Athens, OH. It is one of 93 restaurants listed in Athens. Its 4.8-star rating is above the Athens city average of 4.2 stars. It ranks #2 among Athens restaurants by combined rating and review volume. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Saturday8 AM–
Sunday8 AM–
Monday7 AM–
Tuesday7 AM–
Wednesday7 AM–
Thursday7 AM–
Friday7 AM–

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Amy · Nov 2025

Great service and delicious coffee! They were nice and made a made me a mocha that was less sweet and offered to alter it if it wasn't what I was looking for. The chocolate chip muffin was also really good. I liked the atmosphere and there were plenty of comfortable seating areas. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in the area.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Tylir Russ · Oct 2025

Definitely one of those places you go for the atmosphere, events and community. Coffee and service was nothing to write home about. I’ll have to give them another try soon!

★★★★★ 5.0 Linda Hall · Mar 2026

Very nice and cozy! Great coffee! Whether you're looking for a quiet place or busy socializing area to sit and sip, sit inside or out (upstairs), at a table or a couch they have it! When we left, my husband said, "Now that's an authentic coffeehouse!".

★★★★★ 5.0 Shawn Sizer · Oct 2025

Donkey Coffee is hands-down one of the best cafés I’ve ever visited. I ordered a Cuban coffee that was every bit as rich and flavorful as anything I’ve had in the Cuban district of Key West, Florida — maybe even better! To top it off, the date and oat pastry bar was out of this world — perfectly balanced, lightly sweet, and absolutely delicious. The atmosphere is warm, cozy, and authentically local — the kind of spot that makes you want to linger for hours. The staff were friendly, upbeat, and genuinely seemed to care about making sure every guest had a great experience. Five stars all the way around. If you’re in Athens, this is a must-visit!

★★★★★ 5.0 Carter Werling · Apr 2025

Very cozy atmosphere. The coffee is some of the best I've ever had. Their mochas are very sweet! Their food is delicious. Mostly breakfast-esqe items. There is a small selection of board games to play. There's a good amount of seating and several couches that are very squishy. Staff is always super friendly too!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Outdoor Seating ✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Delivery ✓ Great Coffee ✓ Great Tea Selection ✓ Live Music ✓ Live Performances ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Breakfast ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Good For Working On Laptop ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom

Services

Coffee shopCafe

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