What does coffee cost in Atlanta, GA?
Based on 14 menu prices for a 12oz latte at independent coffee shops in the Atlanta metro area, collected by Fresh Cup in Fall 2026.
−4.8% vs other large metros
Median price at independent shops, at each drink’s standard size. Red is higher than the national median; green is lower. A faded drink has fewer than 5 prices, a small sample.
A 12oz latte typically costs $5.00 here, about the same as the national median ($5.00) and 4.8% lower than the median for other large metros ($5.25).
14 prices, from $3.50 to $6.50. The median is $5.00.
Is coffee expensive in Atlanta?
It’s about the same as the national median. The typical 12oz latte at an independent shop costs $5.00 here and $5.00 nationally.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
It’s 5.3% higher than Georgia as a whole. A 12oz latte typically costs $5.00 in Atlanta and $4.75 across Georgia.
Is coffee more expensive in Atlanta or Columbus?
Atlanta is 10.6% more expensive. A 12oz latte typically costs $5.00 in Atlanta and $4.52 in Columbus, a $0.48 difference. The Columbus figure is based on 6 prices, a small sample.
Is coffee more expensive in Atlanta or Raleigh, NC?
About the same. A 12oz latte typically costs $5.00 in Atlanta and $5.06 in Raleigh, NC.
Is coffee more expensive in Atlanta or Tampa, FL?
About the same. A 12oz latte typically costs $5.00 in Atlanta and $5.00 in Tampa, FL.
Is coffee more expensive in Atlanta or Miami, FL?
About the same. A 12oz latte typically costs $5.00 in Atlanta and $5.00 in Miami, FL.
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