Refuge Coffee Co. is celebrating the opening of its newest location in Decatur. The cafe brings the brand’s offerings and services to the neighborhood. The company aims to create a new gathering place where people can connect over coffee.
Refuge Coffee Co. Expands with New Lulah Hills Location
Refuge Coffee Co. is celebrating the grand opening of its Lulah Hills location on July 27. This will be the brand’s fourth retail location in metro Atlanta. The cafe occupies a former Meineke auto shop that has been renovated into a standalone coffeehouse.
Lulah Hills is a 78-acre mixed-use redevelopment replacing the former North DeKalb Mall in Decatur. It includes approximately 320,000 square feet of retail, 1,700 multifamily residences, and 100 townhomes. Retailers here include Publix, AMC Theatres, Marshalls, Anthropologie, Design Within Reach, Herman Miller, Solidcore, Firepit Pizza Tavern, among others.
Refuge Coffee Co. announced this expansion in March 2026. The new cafe draws inspiration from the company’s flagship Clarkston location. It features a modern design with large glass garage doors that create an open, welcoming atmosphere.
According to CEO and founder Kitti Murray, the nonprofit chose the project because developer EDENS shares its vision. The new location also advances the nonprofit’s mission of training and employing resettled refugees and immigrants.
View this post on Instagram
About Refuge Coffee Co.
Refuge Coffee Co. is a Georgia-based nonprofit coffee company. It uses coffee as a way to create jobs, provide training, and build community for resettled refugees and immigrants. The organization began with a refurbished 1983 Chevy coffee truck in Clarkston and has since grown into multiple cafes.
The company aims to work alongside refugees rather than just serving them. It provides paid job training, living-wage employment, mentorship and personal development, and more. Employees at the company come from countries around the world, reflecting the diversity of Clarkston.
Refuge Coffee Co. often hosts community events and cultural gatherings. It operates in several locations across metro Atlanta, including Clarkston, Midtown Atlanta, and Norcross.
Refuge Coffee Co. continues to expand its presence across metro Atlanta with this opening.
