Achilles Art Cafe (Hiawassee)

I have to say that I've never seen a business owner go after bad reviews like this owner does. What a turn-off. He pretends that it must have been a different cafe in some cases. How arrogant and insulting to the customers. Anyway, I was somewhat "underwhelmed" with this place. Store bought pastries (Costco or Sam's Club?) marked up big-time and decent but not great coffee. The "art" on the wall is a bit garage sale-y, if you catch my drift. However, the #1 reason I won't be coming back is the behavior of this owner, as exhibited in his responses on this board. Just deplorable.

This Cafe offers atmosphere, comfort and excellent customer service. It’s the type of place where you can study, have a first date, casually chat with friends or hang out on your own. The cafe is also visually appealing with a plethora of artsy decor. It has seating options ranging from the typical table and chair set up as well as colorful, comfortable couches. It scores high on easy access to electrical outlets. Luis, the barista, is very customer friendly, has great coffee recommendations, and gives customers the kind of attention of someone who enjoys his job.

Wow this place is a gem! I was visiting from the other side of Orlando near Winter Park and it was worth the drive. Ordered a specialty latte and grilled cheese with tomato soup which was absolutely delicious. The bowl it was served in was adorable. The atmosphere here is also lovely, perfect for relaxing, working, or reading. I stayed for about 2 hours doing some work on my computer and felt very welcomed. Wish I lived closer so I could visit more often but had a great experience here.

Absolutely LOVE LOVE this Cafe 😀 It's very clean and the food is surprisingly great! Drinks are too! You can get a glass of wine and a variety of coffees. The owner is great (I think he's the owner) so hands on. The art work is fun! Outdoor patio is a great space and is lovely, highly recommend if you need to get work done ✔️ plenty of plugs for your laptop! Love ❤️ this place!

I came here back in October 2025 and I really enjoyed it. It has a unique setup with couches and coffee tables more than the typical chair and table setup. I tried a strawberry cheesecake latte and a breakfast sandwich; they were both great! Hot and fresh. I would go back