Coffee Was Black sits in Sweet Auburn, part café and part art gallery, with walls that double as rotating exhibition space. The signature order is the plantain matcha, a drink that's become a calling card for regulars and first-timers alike.
The place carries an owner-driven identity — the kind of spot where the person behind the counter shapes the room's culture as much as the menu does. It's built a reputation as a local gem and a point of pride for Black-owned business support in the neighborhood.
The place carries an owner-driven identity — the kind of spot where the person behind the counter shapes the room's culture as much as the menu does. It's built a reputation as a local gem and a point of pride for Black-owned business support in the neighborhood.