Entrepreneurial Grind Root in Cherokee County

order. In 2022, Alma was voted Best Coffee Shop in the Around Canton Readers' Choice contest, proving that there is a need and desire for ethically sourced, high-quality coffee right here in Cherokee County — and Harry and Leticia are just getting started!

As high school sweethearts in Cherokee County, they wanted to lay down roots in their beloved community. The moment you walk into Alma, you’re met with the aroma of fresh coffee, the sound of the roasters purring, and smiles on customers’ and employees’ faces. As you peruse the menu, you’ll find more than 19 different roast offerings that you can watch being freshly bagged by the fulfillment team. A glance at the drink options reveals all the coffee classics, plus the in-house syrups developed by the Alma baristas to complement the coffee.

The Alma team constantly is making upgrades to the cafe and adding new roasts to the menu, to keep things exciting and fresh. To stay in the know, follow the team on social media (@myalmacoffee) and subscribe to the email list. They’re always posting goofy TikToks and incredibly entertaining YouTube videos. Following and watching their content is a great way to get to know the team and support the business. If you’re more of a reader, every Sunday they send out The Weekly Drip email to provide you with a rundown of the previous week’s happenings.

The Alma Coffee team takes pride in its transparency. They invite you to pull up a seat at the cafe’s 40-foot bar to watch as they roast coffee. Let them show you what it means to roast coffee with soul. The proof is in the beans.