Joe Checks It Out

Joe Checks It Out Husband to a British wife and dad to a big, blended family here in Atlanta. Sharing everyday family life, parenting moments, and the food spots we love.

Life gets messy, but it’s ours… and somehow, that’s the best part. Follow for real family life 👍

09/07/2026

Car picnic. But I didn’t know what was on the menu.

I picked up a surprise bag from thebake_duluth in Duluth using Too Good To Go, so the real fun was opening it to see what they saved for me.

Would you take a chance on a mystery bakery bag?

📍 The Bake
3294 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Duluth, GA 30096

09/07/2026

Seeing Hamilton at the The Fox Theatre was an experience. The theater is beautiful, the show was fabulous, and it made for one incredible time in Atlanta.

09/06/2026

One simple way to make your morning better: start it with something you enjoy. 🍵

For me, that’s a warm cup of Stash Tea Double Spice Chai and a few quiet minutes before the day gets moving. Your morning doesn’t have to be perfect. It just needs one good moment.



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09/04/2026

𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫 in Sandy Springs feels like the coffee shop where a Hallmark love story could’ve been written.

It has colorful storybook style walls, a sign that reads “Eat. Drink. Love.” and they actually host speed-dating events. Whether you meet your future partner or just leave with coffee and a waffle, at least your morning has a plot.

Would you try speed dating at a coffee shop?

📍Just Love Coffee Cafe
1110 Hammond Dr.
Sandy Springs, GA 30328

Just Love Coffee

08/25/2026

Johns Creek, I see you drinking Starbucks… but let me introduce you to Cloudland Coffee Company.

This local coffee shop roasts its beans right here in Johns Creek. It has a relaxed neighborhood feel, friendly service, and coffee that explains why so many people recommended it to me.

I’m already looking forward to my next visit. What should I order when I go back?

📍Cloudland Coffee Company
11130 State Bridge Rd Ste. E104, Johns Creek, GA 30022

08/21/2026

If I lived in Roswell, this is where I’d get my croissants. 🥐

Douceur de France has been bringing a little taste of France to Georgia for more than 25 years. Buttery croissants, French pastries, coffee, and a full breakfast and lunch menu—it’s the kind of neighborhood bakery I’d find an excuse to visit regularly.

📍Douceur de France
1173 Alpharetta St, Roswell, GA

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08/15/2026

🪄 25 years of Harry Potter magic… now in a cup Gong Cha Duluth

Gong cha is celebrating 25 years of Harry Potter with a limited-time drink collection, themed cups and Hogwarts house collectibles.

I tried the Secret Mango Green Tea with Elderflower Foaming Powder 🥭🍵 and, as someone who still has plenty of nostalgia for the original Harry Potter movies, I had to check this one out.

The Harry Potter collection is only around through August 31, so fellow Potter fans, you don’t have much time.

Go get yourself a magical Harry Potter drink. ⚡️🪄

Break Coffee Roasters in Downtown Duluth, GA has big windows, tons of natural light, warm wood and plenty of room to set...
08/11/2026

Break Coffee Roasters in Downtown Duluth, GA has big windows, tons of natural light, warm wood and plenty of room to settle in give this coffee shop a bright and laid-back vibe. Definitely a good spot when you want to grab a coffee and take a break for a while.

Love finding new local spots? Follow along for more places worth checking out around Gwinnett.

08/04/2026

Looking for an easy spot to eat in Peachtree Corners?

The Parkside | Peachtree Corners is more than just a restaurant. Grab a morning coffee, enjoy brunch, lunch, or dinner, relax on the patio with a drink, or watch the kids burn off some energy at the massive Town Green playground just steps away.

I tried the hot honey chicken sliders and wings, and I’d definitely be back for the sliders.

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08/02/2026

Coffee with a little Sandy Springs history Summit Coffee Sandy Springs

The historic Williams-Payne House dates back to 1869, and today it has a new life as Summit Coffee.

Grab a coffee and find a spot inside the historic farmhouse, or head out back to the patio for some coffee and conversation. I really like how this location gives you a chance to experience a piece of Sandy Springs history while doing something as simple as grabbing a cup of coffee.

Definitely one of the more unique coffee shops I’ve checked out around Atlanta.

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1500 Tara Pl
Hampton, GA
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