Jittery Joe's Coffee — Restaurant in Saint Simons

I moved to the area a month ago and I love coffee shops. The options around here are abysmal. I like to sit and write on Sunday afternoons. I thought I had finally found a place. The coffee is okay, the ambiance is a bit like I'd expect a coffee shop inside a gas station to be but what really turned me off and made me leave without tipping (maybe only the 2nd or 3rd time I've ever done that in my life) was when the barista was bragging to the only other customer in the shop about stealing. She was talking about wanting some new sunglasses and said she'd probably just steal some from Target. She told him she likes to steal from "corporate stores" and even if she has the money she'll still steal little things just to do it. It's funny. I've fought for human rights and social justice my whole life. I used to boycott left and right but then after traveling the world for the past decade and seeing true poverty and true need in the world I've become more careful about picking my battles. I've lived in the world's 16th poorest nation, I've volunteered helping war refugees, the list goes on and on. I've learned you just can't fight all the fights. There's too much wrong with the world. But you know a fight I am willing to fight? I won't support a business whose employee openly brags about stealing. Simple lesson in economics: theft makes stores raise their prices. You may think you're being cute and really "sticking it to the man" but what you're really doing is raising prices for the rest of us. I worked in food service for years and I owned my own coffee shop for five years. For me, ME, to not tip it has to be serious. The other day a server in a restaurant brought me the wrong meal and when I politely asked for the correct meal he rolled his eyes at me and I still tipped him. Plus, there are some things you just shouldn't talk about in public because you never know who might be listening. Bragging about stealing is one of those things. Jittery Joe's is now off my list of places to hang out on...

Quaint, unique neighborhood coffee shop with attached bookstore (or vice versa). The bookstore looked like it had a broad spectrum of genres and titles but wasn't open yet when we visited. Our group ordered a variety of coffee drinks, smoothies, and pastries! Each person thoroughly enjoyed their ordered items. The young lady barista (sorry, forgot her name) was also very helpful and had an especially streamlined flow while preparing the beverages! Excellent experience and better than another nearby cafe! Plan to visit...

I’m so glad we finally have a Jittery Joe’s on SSI! My previous experience with Jittery Joe’s was visiting family in Watkinsville, GA. I’ve been in that location many times. The coffee was always good and the pastries were awesome. I’ve driven home countless times on Highway 15 with a cup of coffee in the console! Anyway, this shop on SSI continues the tradition with great coffee and pastries. The little square biscuits are good and the blueberry scone is impressive, too. Oh, the staff is friendly and...