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Bites Nearby: Jittery Joe's

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Jittery Joe’s is so engrained in the fabric of Watkinsville that it is hard to imagine the town without it. Serving as the “living room” for the community, it is a gathering place, a source for information, and the place to converse about subjects as simple or complex as you desire while having a great cup of coffee.

The first Jittery Joe’s was born in Athens, GA, in 1994 out of a desire to serve customers a perfect cup of “Joe.” Today, the company has 13 locations, but its pursuit is still the same.

Jittery Joe’s beans are selected from the top 1 percent from at least 18 countries, so you can literally find the world in your cup of coffee on Greensboro Hwy. The company’s Web site states: “Our roasting philosophy, in a nutshell, is to create a balanced, specialized roast for each different varietal and blend.” Jittery Joe’s coffee is micro-roasted daily in small batches to allow for greater quality and care, ensuring that you “get the best cup of coffee possible.”

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And that includes ensuring that you enjoy your cup of coffee your way.

Choices include medium, dark, decaf or iced premium Jittery Joe’s blends. To soy or not to soy, it’s up to you. For an extra boost to your day, try the “Shot in the Dark, “ coffee with a shot of espresso, the “Crackaccino,” 4 shots of espresso and frothed milk or the “Yin Yang Mocha,” latte with dark and white chocolate. Tea lovers are given attention and different flavors of Chai and premium hot teas are on the menu. In addition to iced coffee and tea, Jittery Joe’s serves a Frosty Joe, fruit feezes and will make any of its hot specialty drinks over ice. The drink menu is extensive and it is worth a trip in to see for yourself.

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Muffins, bagels and breakfast sandwiches are also available.

It takes a lot of energy to run a vibrant community like Watkinsville; Jittery Joe’s is here to provide the fuel.

27 Greensboro Hwy., 706-769-4280. Monday through Thursday 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Pricing: Reasonable.

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