Donderos' Kitchen

4.5 ( 269 reviews )
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$10–20
590 N Milledge Ave, Athens, GA 30601, United States
+1 706-354-8688

Donderos' Kitchen, nestled in Athens, Georgia, is a vibrant café that cleverly combines a cozy atmosphere with a commitment to quality service. Patrons have raved about the warm and inviting environment where you can sip on strong, house-made coffee while enjoying a variety of dishes. The menu boasts offerings like delicious breakfast burritos, savory quiches, and flavorful Bahn Mi sandwiches, which are all meticulously prepared and perfect for dine-in or grab-and-go.

Customers appreciate the café's unique ambiance adorned with local art, emphasizing sustainability by incentivizing visitors who walk or bike. With friendly staff consistently recognized for their warmth, you'll feel like a valued guest each time you visit. Although seating can be limited during peak hours, the social atmosphere encourages friendly interactions, turning strangers into friends over shared tables.

Whether you’re eager for a quick bite or a leisurely brunch, Donderos' Kitchen shines through its dedicated approach to community and quality. Don’t miss out on their selection of ready-meals and pastries for a delightful takeaway. A definite must-visit for anyone in Athens!

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Serves great coffee
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great tea selection
  • Popular for
    • Popular for breakfast
    • Popular for lunch
    • Good for solo dining
    • Good for working on laptop
  • Offerings
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves healthy options
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves vegan dishes
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Historic
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Doesn't accept reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking

Reviews For Donderos' Kitchen

Heather Duncan
Jun 29,2025
Cozy environment with a friendly staff to drink coffee , grab a bite, pick up dinner, or all the above. Good selection of Ready-meals, Quiche and Soup for grab & go.
Sam Herrington
Jun 5,2025
Stopped in today for brunch and this place is just lovely. I got a breakfast burrito and cold brew coffee... the coffee was strong and the burrito was delicious, with the potatoes, eggs, cheese and salsa working perfectly together! If there’s a downside it’s that there were a lot of other people there and not a ton of seating (but if you don’t wanna wait on a seat, you can get it to go!), but we ended up making friends with some other people when we finally ended up sharing a table so it was all good. Friendly service and a chill atmosphere.
Simon Robson
Jun 1,2025
What a great surprise. We didn’t want the standard fast chain restaurant fare for lunch. We loved the unique menu, well prepared items and the relaxed setting. Staff was friendly and welcoming. You order at the counter towards the rear of the house and they bring it out to you. My wife had a chicken salad sandwich with an ice tea and I had the Bahn Mi , coffee and a raspberry jam bar. They have a great house coffee and nice complement of pastries. Parking could be challenging at busy times but you can park off the main road.
Elyse Haws
May 24,2025
A cafe with a new frame of mind. Boasts twice the Georgia minimum wage for baristas and therefore they don't take tips. Local art is all over the walls and they emphasize reusable cups. You even get a discount if you walked, rode a bike, or took a bus here. My only set back was I went in late August and it was just a smidge warm inside. Nothing crazy uncomfortable but enough to be a constant reminder. Overall though it's worth it for the mindful way this cafe puts it's best foot forward.
Terilee Pokoski
Apr 30,2025
I almost don't want to do this review because I love this place so much and I don't want it to be overrun with people. This is the place I love to take somebody to talkand have either a snack and coffee or breakfast and lunch. The atmosphere is so warm and comfortable. Always met by somebody with a smile and a hello. It's that small town charm. nice ,warm and cozy. It's worth trying to find. Put it on your list of have to visits. They do have frozen meals to take away with you but that is something I have not done yet but plan to do soon.
Brandon Mangum
Apr 12,2025
I had the bahn mi sandwich. It was delicious and completely filling. The service is good but minimal. Your order is brought to you, but you will need to grab your own utensils, napkins, and condiments. You also need to bus your own table. All that is fine, of course! I will be back to try their buttered chicken sandwich and other unique menu items.
Donna Woodliff
Mar 22,2025
My husband and I want to express our appreciation to Donderos' Kitchen for serving as an excellent venue for our rehearsal dinner on 2/21/2025. We were in a bit of a bind trying to find a budget- friendly location for all of our guests, and Donderos' delivered superbly according to our needs. We were able to serve a lovely Mediterranean dinner and to have the whole house/space to ourself, which was ideal. I would recommend Donderos' to anyone searching for a nice and affordable location for a rehearsal dinner. It is a little more difficult to get to them for coffee during the week since they close at 3 and are not open on weekends, but they have very nice atmosphere for those who are able to make it over.
Mia
Mar 17,2025
Wow! How have I not found this place sooner? The funky decorations, cool and unique homey vibe, and the friendliness of the employees were matched by an equally satisfying meal. If I could, I would come here every day. I hope they expand their menu—then I definitely might! I love this place. Thanks for the great experience!

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