Whether you need a caffeine buzz, a bite to eat, or a place to call your office, Nashville has an abundance of coffeehouses to keep you buzzin’, grubbin’, and workin’. If your favorite coffee shop is miss from our list, tell us what it is in the comments section!
These are our top choices for locally owned and operated coffee shops in Nashville (sorry, Starbucks) based on atmosphere, food and duh, coffee.
Barista Parlor
Barista Parlor is fairly new to the coffee shop scene in East Nashville, but has made a huge impression. With the incredible woodwork, attention to detail and great atmosphere, this place may just become your new favorite stop.
Also, there is a covered patio with some outdoor seating for those perfectly cool days in Nashville.
Area: East Nashville
Coffee: Variety
Best place for: Meetings or concentrated, creative work
Free Wi-Fi: Yes
Parking: There is parking behind the building
Serves Beer: No
Eighth & Roast
Eighth & Roast is a jewel of a find on 8th South nestled between furniture stores and Douglas Corner and across from Zanies Comedy Club. The inside is warm and cozy with huge table you can spread out on to get some major work done. Also, if you want to enjoy one of those beautiful Nashville days, you can grab one of the small tables outside.
Area: 8th South
Coffee: Craft Coffee
Best place for: Meetings or concentrated, creative work
Free Wi-Fi: Yes
Parking: Street Parking
Serves Beer: No
Crema
This coffee shop is a little off the beaten path, but it’s worth seeking out. Crema is not too crowded or too loud, and most importantly, they are roasting their own coffee in-house.
This growing operation is serious about coffee, and their passion is contagious. They are even teaching coffee classes, which we think is awesome.
Area: Downtown
Coffee: Crema (Nashville)
Best place for: coffee enthusiasts and a quieter atmosphere
Free Wi-Fi: yes
Parking: there is gravel parking along the side and a few spots out front
Serves Beer: no
Frothy Monkey
The Frothy Monkey Coffeehouse is located in the 12 South neighborhood, which has been growing rapidly over the last couple of years. This place serves up some great coffee and some great food, too.
There is ample seating, especially two-top tables for freelancers and students. When the weather is nice, the patio has the perfect home-porch feel.
Area: 12 South
Coffee: MST Coffee (Nashville), Drew’s Brews (Nashville)
Best place for: freelancers, students and smaller groups
Free Wi-Fi: yes
Parking: there is a small parking lot around back. You can also usually find a spot on Gilmore St or along 12th Ave
Serves Beer: No, but you can bring your own after 5pm as long as it’s high-gravity
Bongo Java
Bongo Java is considered Nashville’s oldest coffee company, and the only organic, Fair-Trade roaster in the city. You can find Bongo Java coffee in almost all of the retail stores around Nashville, so it’s hard to miss these guys.
Bongo Java on Belmont Boulevard also has a massive patio and an upstairs theater, making it a good spot for socializing, studying, or entertainment.
Area: Belmont Boulevard
Coffee: Bongo Java (Nashville)
Best place for: outdoor patio lovers
Free Wi-Fi: yes
Parking: Parking is a little trickier at this location due to the college, but you can usually find parking on the side streets
Serves Beer: no
Fido
If you haven’t been to Fido, you might be one of the few. Fido, Bongo Java’s sister location, is probably the most popular coffeehouse in the metro area located in the heart of Hillsboro Village.
With a location so close to Belmont and Vandy, Fido has an eclectic crowd of youthful creatives. Fido is pretty roomy, but it can fill up pretty quickly at peak hours. People usually discover that the food is just as good as the coffee.
Area: Hillsboro Village
Coffee: Bongo Java (Nashville)
Best place for: small and large groups who don’t mind a boisterous ambiance
Free Wi-Fi: yes
Parking: There is a lot around back, but it fills up quickly. Your best bet is along Acklen Ave or 20th Ave
Serves Beer: yes
dose.
dose. is a cool little coffee shop right off Murphy Road as you head to the heart of Sylvan Park. We love the cozy atmosphere and alternative coffee selections, including local coffee from Humphreys Street Coffee Company and rotating regional and national roasts.
Since it’s right off West End, this place is perfect for a quick cup on your way to work.
Area: Sylvan Park
Coffee: Humphreys Street Coffee Co and rotating regional/national roasters
Best place for: people on the go
Free Wi-Fi: yes
Parking: There are several spots right out front, but it’s limited.
Serves Beer: no
Ugly Mugs
Cheers to drinking out of ugly mugs!
Ugly Mugs in East Nashville offers up a clean, friendly vibe and really unattractive coffee mugs that you might expect to only see on the clearance rack at Goodwill.
The ugly mugs add a fun flavor that you won’t find anywhere else. There are a variety of seating options, from couches to a window bar.
Area: East Nashville
Coffee: Drew’s Brews (Nashville)
Best place for: reading and chilling
Free Wi-Fi: yes
Parking: you can usually grab a spot in the parking lot with no problems
Serves Beer: No
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