Jittery Joe’s

Awesome place to get some nice coffee (and muffins) on campus! Not to mention convenient, since you can just drop by while walking to class (or while studying in the MLC itself).
Their black coffee is surprisingly good, and doesn’t taste like that burnt nonsense you get at Starbucks usually. I’d put Jittery Joe’s coffee up there alongside Dunkin’ Donuts and Panera Bread in terms of coffee taste.
Do note that the lines become unbearably long between classes. You’ll have to try and get your cup of caffeine during off-​hours to avoid the lines.

Very cute and cozy enviroment. Prices are high in my opinion for a local shop.

The coffee is always very good.
The staff are friendly and fun, but can be a little distracted sometimes.
A boost in productivity is guaranteed after every visit!

I’d heard about this place, and by complete chance stopped off to grab a moment of quiet before a Georgia Lakes Society meeting in Athens. I can see why Jittery Joe’s is a local favorite. Very earthy, comfortable, and quiet. Lots of people were making use of the free wifi. Staff seemed very fast and efficient. I kinda wish I’d had longer to hang out. Perhaps next time…

I love Joe’s turtle coffees. This place is the bomb. It is a nice break from corporate coffee.

I used to come here a lot between classes, but I actually haven’t been in a VERY long time and you know what, I don’t miss it. Noooo sir. Honestly, there’s no reason to make any effort to come to this one unless you’re stuck on campus all freaking day and dying of sleeplessness blahblahblah… In that case, you probably could use a dose of caffeine or a cookie. It’s convenient then since it’s right at the SLC. Anyway, like J.D. B. mentioned, payment time does get pretty uncomfortable because the cashier is literally two inches from your face, obviously peering down at what you’re scribbling on the receipt. I don’t want to give a tip, but I feel bad, so I try to hurriedly write a number that isn’t easily legible — that way, they can’t immediately tell how much I’ve just tipped them. Whatever. Drinks are not that great here; I’ve had the hot and cold ones, and they’re both mediocre, but what you really need to stay away from are those cold fruit juices (don’t remember what they’re called…) because those tend to be on the icky side. Some «baristas» are better than others. Last semester, the guys in the morning/​afternoon were better than the girls in the evening. Just sayin‘.

So.
I’m surprised. This place acts like a big chain, but as far as I know Jittery Joes isn’t that big.
This is the Jittery Joes in the SLC (SLC forever! Forget MLC!), and the prices are just about on par with Starbucks.
Why does it seem that coffee truly is black gold? Seriously. I might do better drinking gold instead of coffee, at least that might give me better indigestion.
The lines are always HORRIBLE during the school year so forget getting to class on time, if you want coffee. It just isn’t going to happen. While the people are friendly, I would be too, if I was handing people a slip after they use their card that includes a line for a tip.
Okay… people. time to get serious. You just spent 2 minutes making me a coffee, which costs 3 – 4 something (I only like frozen coffee) you probably make at least minimum wage (which is now 7 something) and you want me to give you a tip?! *le sigh*
I hate, hate, HATE it, when stores do that! I than feel obligated to give you a tip, which when you think about it… you spend 2 minutes making me a coffee, while a waiter still makes LESS THAN MIN wage. (like 2.50 an hour) So say you see 50 people in an hour, and half of them give you a dollar tip… that’s 25 extra dollars in your pocket. For doing your job… wow…thanks. Want a pat on the back for a job well done?
No. I wish this place had competition, because competition makes places better. 2 stars only because of the bagels (which they get from a local shop)
1 star-​When they have no bagels. Which is often.
I hate monopolies.