Mad Priest Coffee Roasters

Why it’s on the route

Mad Priest is a Chattanooga roaster run by Cherita and Michael Rice, named after a character in The Count of Monte Cristo and known for hiring and supporting refugees in partnership with Bridge Refugee Services. It began as a small roastery with a tasting bar and roasts small batches, with a focus on African coffees. Its cafés draw on the Middle East and Africa for their décor rather than typical minimalism.

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