Its only right that I lead off with Black Smoke Coffee in Orchard Hill, Georgia. This is my home base; what I judge all other coffee shops against. Their coffee blends are amazing – the Black Ops dark roast is what I like to start my day with. They have an almost infinite choice of flavors, even a huge selection of sugar free! Every barista is welcome to create their own concoctions and once they get customer approval it goes on the menu – you can enjoy everything from Red Velvet White Chocolate to Banana Pudding to an A Bomb. Can’t decide? Try our signature drink, the Madness or ask your barista to surprise you! If coffee isn’t your thing, grab a flavored tea or lemonade and sit for a while!

The best part of Black Smoke is the friendly, hometown atmosphere. You won’t feel like a stranger long once you walk through the door. Bring a book, your computer, or just stay a while to chat with everyone. Make sure you follow the shop on Facebook so you can keep up to date on events – everything from live music on the patio to NOFA (No One Fights Alone), their big fundraising event in November that helps out first responders and military that struggle with PTSD.

If you’re in the Griffin/Orchard Hill area stop in. You won’t be disappointed!