Court Street Coffee

Court Street Coffee has been open since 2009 with the goal of providing good coffee and an even better atmosphere. Students and locals come here to talk, relax, and enjoy.

Clarissa Caldren looks over her shoulder to answer co-worker Isabele Hamm’s question about the pastry display. Pastries at the coffee shop go quickly and the baristas are always keeping an eye on the display in order to add more when the pastries run low.
Clarissa Caldren looks over her shoulder to answer co-worker Isabele Hamm’s question about the pastry display. Pastries at the coffee shop go quickly and the baristas are always keeping an eye on the display in order to add more when the pastries run low.
People gather to work on homework assignments at the outdoor seating for Court Street Coffee on Oct. 4, 2023, Athens, Ohio. The shop on Court Street has been open for 14 years, and there are two other locations on East State Street.
People gather to work on homework assignments at the outdoor seating for Court Street Coffee on Oct. 4, 2023, Athens, Ohio. The shop on Court Street has been open for 14 years, and there are two other locations on East State Street.
Customers wait for their orders inside Court Street Coffee. The coffee shop is usually busy during the afternoons with students either just getting out of class or making a pit stop in between classes.
Customers wait for their orders inside Court Street Coffee. The coffee shop is usually busy during the afternoons with students either just getting out of class or making a pit stop in between classes.
Various signs and decorations cover the countertops of Court Street Coffee. The decorations range from antique coffee grinders and radios to signs with coffee-related sayings on them. Karley Ackert, a barista at the coffee shop says, “I’m always so excited to decorate for the new season and I was finally able to pull out the Fall décor last week.”
Various signs and decorations cover the countertops of Court Street Coffee. The decorations range from antique coffee grinders and radios to signs with coffee-related sayings on them. Karley Ackert, a barista at the coffee shop says, “I’m always so excited to decorate for the new season and I was finally able to pull out the Fall décor last week.”
Victoria Ross smiles as she listens to a story her friend, Salina Robards is telling her. Many people come to Court Street Coffee just for the quiet atmosphere, sitting at the various tables and bars to talk or do homework.
Victoria Ross smiles as she listens to a story her friend, Salina Robards is telling her. Many people come to Court Street Coffee just for the quiet atmosphere, sitting at the various tables and bars to talk or do homework.
Olivia Snyder assists a customer who is having trouble with her credit card. Snyder has worked at Court Street Coffee for a little over a year. "I love the interactions that I have with people here. It's never the same." said Snyder
Olivia Snyder assists a customer who is having trouble with her credit card. Snyder has worked at Court Street Coffee for a little over a year. "I love the interactions that I have with people here. It's never the same." said Snyder
Isabele Hamm steams milk in a cup to make a hot espresso drink for a customer. Espressos are made of very finely ground coffee, usually seven to nine grams, tamped down so that the water flows over the grounds evenly. Once you have the coffee, milk is steamed until you have the desired amount of foam and poured over the coffee.
Isabele Hamm steams milk in a cup to make a hot espresso drink for a customer. Espressos are made of very finely ground coffee, usually seven to nine grams, tamped down so that the water flows over the grounds evenly. Once you have the coffee, milk is steamed until you have the desired amount of foam and poured over the coffee.
Olivia Snyder (left) and Karley Ackert (right) begin to clean the shop so that they can close for the day. Ackert, who has been working there for two years, oversees the dishes and counts the money in the register. Snyder oversees sweeping and mopping the floors. Sometimes a customer will walk in just before closing while they are cleaning, and they will have to restart their cleaning process.
Olivia Snyder (left) and Karley Ackert (right) begin to clean the shop so that they can close for the day. Ackert, who has been working there for two years, oversees the dishes and counts the money in the register. Snyder oversees sweeping and mopping the floors. Sometimes a customer will walk in just before closing while they are cleaning, and they will have to restart their cleaning process.
Olivia Snyder locks the front door to Court Street Coffee at the end of the day. She will be returning for her 7:00 a.m. Friday shift.
Olivia Snyder locks the front door to Court Street Coffee at the end of the day. She will be returning for her 7:00 a.m. Friday shift.
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