Donkey Coffee
Athens, Ohio

150 Seats, 6 Rooms

We exclusively sell Fair Trade coffee, providing exceptional hospitality and celebrating music and art throughout the shop.

Local Treats
Regional Artistry

With more than 4,000 square feet of cozy space to enjoy the best coffee the world has to offer, our fundamental mission is to love people through fair and just business practices.

Live Music
Free WiFi

So whether you’re surfing the web with our free wireless access, listening to a local band or poetry slam, perusing brochures in the justice room, playing a board game with a child or viewing fantastic artwork on the walls…

Donkey is a place where you belong.

Coffee and Donkey Merch!

Donkey Gift Card
$5.00 – $200.00
Whole Bean and Ground Coffee (12 oz)
$12.95

Baked Goods & More

We offer hot and cold specialty coffee drinks, pastries and snacks. Athens Ohio’s favorite coffee shop, home of Ohio University.

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Our Hours

  • Monday 7 AM–12 AM
  • Tuesday 7 AM–12 AM
  • Wednesday 7 AM–12 AM
  • Thursday 7 AM–12 AM
  • Friday 7 AM–12 AM
  • Saturday 8 AM–12 AM
  • Sunday 8 AM–12 AM

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FAIR TRADE

Social Justice

Coffee Makes Everything Better!
Testimonials

Our Clients Say

"We are always on the lookout for a good coffee shop during our travels. Stopped here today. Service fast and friendly. Coffee was pretty good. We purchased 2 iced lattes..

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Robert Ittig

"Fun local coffee shop with lots of cool spaces upstairs and down in back to hang out, and of course there's good coffee and snacks.".

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Tim Allen

Great coffee, great service, great atmosphere, WONDERFUL POSTERS AND MESSAGES! WE LOVE IT AND WILL RETURN OFTEN! THANK YOU DONKEY COFFEE..

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Larry H

The coffee (I got a iced vanilla latte) was excellent! The espresso was great and it was just the right ratio of milk, syrup, and espresso! My friend got the.

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F Williams

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1 week ago

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This weekend at Donkey! 💜🫏Friday we have the musical debut of the western swing band, the Free Ranger Pickers! The set starts at 8 PM with a $5 cover, so come show them some love! Saturday we have a FREE a capella performance by the Tempo Tantrums starting at 8 PM! 🎤🎼 And as always, open mic night with Dave tonight! ☺️ ... See MoreSee Less
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We have a visitor from the Athens county dog shelter today! 💜🐶🏠 Simon is here to meet friends until 5 PM, and 10% our sales today will go to helping him and others at the shelter! Visit the shop to meet this sweetheart and help out with your purchase 🫶🫏 ... See MoreSee Less
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1 week ago

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Did you know that you can enjoy cider on its own at Donkey? It’s delicious in the chiader, but sometimes you just want some classic apple cider! 🍎🫏 Stop in soon to pick one up hot or iced while supplies last! ... See MoreSee Less
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