Parkgrounds - Atlanta

Food and coffee are great, people are always friendly, and there is a great assortment of seating options. It sounds silly, but the only reason why I'm giving a 4 star is because there is something up with their ventilation for their kitchen. Even if I'm in there for only 5 minutes, I end up smelling like greasy breakfast food for the rest of the day or until I change/shower. It's to the point where I've chosen not to go here if I don't feel like having my hair and clothes smelling like cooking all day. I've been to plenty of breakfast diners that don't have this issue, so I don't know what's going on here. I can only imagine what it's like working there. Again, I know this is a first world problem complaint but something that has been a constant since going here.

Thanks for being pup friendly so I can hang with my dog and drink coffee! Awesome

I ordered delivery from here since I was craving an iced chai and oh my GOD this place is amazing. their breakfast sandwich was so delicious and I think I downed the entire iced chai in two seconds. I can't believe I was raised in East Atlanta and have never been here! It's for sure a new staple for me.

Just met a friend there for coffee. I ordered iced coffee with oat milk. She ordered a regular coffee. Both were very good.

I noticed the review from Zach whats his name and wanted to respond to it:I've known John (The Owner) and been a loyal patron of ParkGrounds since like... I don't even know... 2014?He genuinely takes pride in the product he puts out and yes I agree.. the draw, for years, was that it was a dog park too. If you think you're disappointed.. Imagine how hard it was for him to actually make the decision to make that change. Knowing how much he cares about his customers, I can confidently say that was a hard and necessary decision he probably didn't enjoy making.Lets take into account the maintenance on that and the liability there when you consider the changes in the market we live in and how things have shifted since Covid. At the end of the day, he is a business owner, and an independent business owner at that, who has taken an active role in the local culture of the Atlanta Food Scene. Have some respect Zach. There are more layers to it. Grab a coffee and take your dog to one of the many hundreds of dog parks in the 5 mile radius around you.