Woodstock Coffee House | an Indie Coffee Joint

A Great Place to Gather with Friends – or Gather Your Thoughts

The Woodstock Coffeehouse has long been a gathering place for Cherokee County locals, whether meeting for a weekly Bible study or rocking out at Monday’s open-mic night. The coffee itself is remarkable, and their food is highly superior to the coffeehouse fare that you would get at a franchised chain. But I realize something greater is at work here than keeping the Woodstock masses caffeinated. There’s something optimistic to be said about the driving force of cultural independence, whether you’re talking music, films, spirits, businesses, or in this case, the indelible coffeehouse culture. Whole communities can and should be judged by how well they support their local, independent businesses to preserve the integrity that the term “indie” represents. The Woodstock Coffeehouse was certainly founded on such ideals. Historically, coffeehouses have been a venue for intellectuals to have discourse, political dissidents to plan uprisings, merchants to do business, and artists and writers to meet with their muses. Whole music careers have been launched (think Bob Dylan) from within the environs of coffeehouses everywhere. And the more time I spend at the Woodstock Coffeehouse–the more I bear witness to Cherokee County residents reading, writing, working, gathering, and making music there–I become more aware of how integral the place has become in making this community such an inspiring place to live, work, and create.

And What They Do, They Do Well

With names like the Rolling Stone, the Marley, the Joplin, and the Hendrix, the cafe sandwiches and wraps remain loyal to the musical homage of the coffeehouse, and they also stay true to the tastebuds. While the “greats” serenade you through the loud speaker, you can pair your meal with your favorite espresso drink (either hot or iced), smoothie, or shake. In addition to serving up the perfect cup of joe, owner Kate Johnson, with the help of her mother Barbara Grimm, does her highly-commendable best to support local artists and musicians. Regular Saturday night concerts are planned with live bands, and open-mic nights every Monday evening allow musicians and “spoken word” artists to perform in front of an ever-growing crowd. Paintings and photography from local artists line the walls and are available for purchase. And for those to like to mix their business with pleasure, free wireless internet is available.

Woodstock Coffeehouse
1428 Towne Lake Parkway
Woodstock, GA 30189
770-928-2901
www.woodstockcoffeehouse.com

About Jennifer Carter

Jennifer Carter has written 17 posts.

Jennifer is a freelance writer and photographer who is passionate about discovering and sharing her great finds in the Cherokee County community, as well as the I-575 "Gateway Corridor." A veteran of the United States Air Force and a graduate of the University of Georgia, Jennifer has lived in Germany, Italy, and Iceland before settling with her husband and son in Woodstock. More of her photography can be found at jwanderlust.com.

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