Starbucks and Dunkin’ are great, but there’s just nothing quite like sipping on a cup of freshly brewed coffee from a local spot. Here’s your guide to the best local coffee shops in Montgomery and the River Region. 

P.S. Don’t forget to check out our blog post about local bakeries and dessert spots!

Montgomery

Prevail Union MGM

  • 39 Dexter Ave. Suite 102
  • About: If you really want to experience craft coffee from the Deep South, you need to plan a trip to Prevail in Downtown Montgomery. They serve up their own special blends each day, and you can even take a bag home if you find something you like. One of the best things about Prevail is the atmosphere— it’s a great place to enjoy a cup of coffee and get some work done. Make sure to visit their Atlanta location too if you’re in the area!

The Coffee House 

  • 981 Adams Ave. 
  • About: The Coffee House is a cozy little coffee shop located in Downtown Montgomery. They serve delicious coffee, refreshing herbal teas, and more. 

Cafe Louisa

  • 503 Cloverdale Rd. Unit 101 
  • About: Cafe Louisa is another great spot in Montgomery to visit if you want to get a little bit of work done while sipping on a cup of joe. In addition to serving delicious coffee and other drinks, Cafe Louisa offers a variety of freshly baked pastries, bagels, and more. 

Vintage Cafe

  • 416 Cloverdale Rd. 
  • About: Vintage Cafe serves coffee made with beans from smaller roasters like Prevail and Blanchard’s Coffee Roasting Co. Make sure you grab one of their lox bagels to go with your coffee— you won’t regret it! 

Hilltop Public House

  • 3 N. Goldthwaite St.  
  • About: This is Montgomery’s newest coffee shop, and it’s definitely making a great impression so far! Hilltop Public House is located in Montgomery’s up-and-coming Cottage Hill District. This eclectic shop is open seven days a week and serves a wide variety of espresso beverages, beers, cocktails, and wine. They also serve delicious pastries from a local bakery, Fennel & Figs

Prattville/ Millbrook/ Wetumpka

West Main Coffeehouse and Creamery

  • 167 W. Main St., Prattville
  • About: If you’re looking for a local coffee shop with the coolest and coziest vibes, West Main Coffeehouse and Creamery is the spot for you. They serve some of Prattville’s most delicious coffee, along with Cammie’s Old Dutch Ice Cream and other yummy treats. 

River Perk Coffee House

  • 109 Company St., Wetumpka 
  • About: River Perk has become a staple in Downtown Wetumpka. Their handcrafted coffee and espresso drinks are simply delightful, and they also serve real ice cream milkshakes, smoothies, pastries, and more. 

COMING SOON: Sweet Hart Coffee Co.

  • About: This new coffee shop is coming to the Millbrook area soon, and we’re so excited! Sweet Hart Coffee Co. will serve a variety of hot and iced coffees and teas, as well as breakfast treats like Kingdom Dough doughnuts and fritters. Keep an eye out on their Facebook page to see when they’ll officially open!