Octane Coffee Taking Over Revolving Coffee Space in Emory Village
July 6, 2009 | 10:22 amCaribou, Inman Perk, Method…Can anyone other than Starbucks make a living brewing coffee in Emory Village?
Carl tweets that the latest contender in Emory Village’s rotating coffee space, Method, is out, and westside coffee joint, Octane Coffee, is in.
There have always been a lot of stories swirling around about this space. When Inman Perk left, the owners claimed the issue was a grease-trap, but then the Emory Wheel told a different story. One thing’s for sure, coffee ain’t easy in that spot. I hope Octane has the magic formula to make it work.
Employees at Method have said that the previous owner had some personal problems, and that was the reason he sold the business to Octane. I always found the coffee to be excellent at Method, and Octane has a great reputation as well.
Emory has announced that Barnes and Noble is going to manage their bookstore across the street on Oxford. This will be similar to the bookstore operation at Georgi Tech in Midtown. They, too will offer coffee.
Thanks for the info E! You seem to always be in the know about that space.
So there will be a university-skewed B&N where there’s that hole in the ground behind the administration building on Oxford? Wow. Wonder what Starbucks will do.
That big hole in the ground will hold an underground parking deck, a new admissions office, and the book store. The deck will be mostly hidden by the bookstore wrapping around the front of the building.
Huh. Last time I saw it, it was Inman Perk.
I’m partial to the mustaches of the barristos of the west side Octane. I hope they (“they” being the mustaches, not necessarily the barristos) travel east side.
ps- And frankly, DM, we are shocked no one is talking about your shirt and khakis on AsianCajuns because it is much more pleasing to the eye than that neon.
I look at it this way: the coffee just keeps getting better there! Unfortunately, the grease trap problem still exists. On certain days, you just don’t want to be indoors there, and I really feel for the baristas that have to put up with that funk all day (though they say they adapt to the odor). Octane has indicated that some of the Method staff will remain, as well as some of the menu items. They are aiming to open this month.
Method really should be applauded for providing excellent coffee, and I am really sad to see it go, but if it’s got to go… at least Octane is there to save me.
I haven’t been to Octane on the westside, but I understand they serve beer and/or wine there – anyone know if they will do the same at Emory Village? Could make it a bigger draw and give them something Starbucks doesn’t have.
I look at it this way! The coffee just keeps getting better there! Unfortunately, the Powerball grease trap problem still exists. On certain days, you just don’t want to be indoors there, and I really feel for the baristas that have to put up with that funk all day.
What creative spam! Powerball cut Carl’s comment and added the word “Powerball” with a link (which I’ve removed). What will those inspiring spammers think of next!?