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If you live in Nashville or are just stopping by, what are some great coffee shops to try?
- If you live in Nashville or are just stopping by, there are tons of great coffee shops to try.
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What kind of coffee experience can you expect in Nashville?
- Whether you’re looking for specialty coffee or a café with the ambience to match your mood, there’s no question that Nashville is bound to have what you’re looking for.
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1. Portland Brew Coffee
Savor rich coffee blends and relax in a cozy atmosphere.
Get the taste of the northwest in the middle of Nashville through a single cup at Portland Brew Coffee. This coffee shops prefers roasting their beans to a medium or medium dark roast and couples their fantastic cups of joe with a minimalist atmosphere and winning hospitality. Patrons can choose from classics like the espresso, latte, macchiato and cappuccino or opt for specialties like the Chai, Steamer, Caramel Crème or Rainforest Mocha. Portland Brew Coffee also offers bites that go well with your coffee like their popular avocado toast, the crowd pleasing Totes Omelets and their delicious bagels. Other options to try include their Arago, Gulliver or Salem breakfast sandwiches as well as their homemade granola.
2605 12th Avenue South, Nashville, Tennessee, Phone: 615-732-2003
2. Bongo Java
Enjoy organic coffee and discover Nashville’s oldest coffeehouse charm.
The Bongo Java is a snug coffee house with an all-day breakfast menu and tons of knowledge about the humble coffee bean. Known for their specialty beans and brews, Bongo Java is the perfect place for coffee aficionados to get their morning coffee or their afternoon pick-me-up. Meanwhile, the Bongo Java also offers delicious bites like the Great Bombino Sandwich, or awesome bagels with tons of smoked salmon and shmear. Patrons can try over a dozen different kinds of beans and even purchase some of their favorites in bulk to take home. Some variations to try out include the Bolivia Mejillones, the Ethiopia Sidama and the Honduras Marcala.
2007 Belmont Boulevard, Nashville, Tennessee 37212, Phone: 615-385-5282
3. Fido
Indulge in gourmet coffee and creative dishes in a lively setting.
Blurring the lines between a casual restaurant and an upscale coffeehouse, Fido is known for putting an emphasis on organic and local foods served in a top notch and hospitable atmosphere. Fido’s all-day menu boasts of a mix of organic, exotic and junk foods like their famous Local Burger, which has local beef, lamb, cheddar, caramelized fennel and a fig aioli, and their Liberal Salad. Not to be missed are Fido’s specialty coffees, all of which come from their sister establishment, Bongo Java. When Bongo Java coffee is in the picture, you’re pretty much guaranteed to enjoy a fantastic cup of coffee.
1812 21st Avenue S, Nashville, Tennessee 37212, Phone: 615-777-3436
4. Dose
Enjoy expertly brewed coffee and savor locally sourced bites.
Located in the hip locale of Nashville’s West End, Dose is a specialty coffee, tea and bakery with a whole lot of character. Dose’s coffee menu is comprised of great selections from Counter Culture Coffee plus some varieties from coffee roasters around the country. What’s great about Dose is that they continue to rotate the roasters they source from to make sure that their guests can try something new regularly. Meanwhile, Dose’s baked goods are all made from scratch and baked fresh daily for maximum deliciousness. Tuck into fluffy muffins, rich scones, chewy cookies or munch on fantastic local bagels from Bare Baked Bagel.
3431 Murphy Road, Nashville, Tennessee 37203, Phone: 615-457-1300
5. 8th and Roast
Savor freshly roasted coffee and enjoy a vibrant atmosphere.
At 8th and Roast, it’s all about community. From working to create a global network of fair trade coffee farmers to brewing the freshest and most spectacular cup of craft coffee possible, 8th and Roast works with a simple mission to make it all happen: educate, inspire, and serve. Their most popular bean is undoubtedly the Finca Nogales which they source from the Potrero Grande Arriba. Customers are welcome to take bags of the bean home with them to enjoy at home. The coffee shop also offers a simple but delicious menu with options like the Breakfast Burrito, Quiche Lorraine, Banh Mi, and a Mediterranean Grains Salad.
2108 8th Avenue S, Nashville, Tennessee 37204, Phone: 615-730-8074
6. Steadfast Coffee
Delight in unique brews and innovative cold coffee creations.
While most coffee shops would tell you that the coffee is at the center of their operations, at Steadfast Coffee, it’s their guests that are at the core of their company. Everything that they do centers around the experience and interaction that you will have with their coffee whether you’re there to sit down for a cup, buy a bag of beans or grab a quick breakfast. To do this, Steadfast Coffee nurtures a culture of creativity where they continue to innovate on ways to offer coffee beyond its typical flavors and combinations. Patrons can look forward to trying long-time favorites like the flash-chilled coffee, the rested drinks and the matchless coffee soda.
603 Taylor Street, Nashville, Tennessee 37208, Phone: 615-891-7424
7. Headquarters Nashville
Relax in a cozy space and enjoy strong, flavorful coffee.
Serving West Nashville stellar coffee since 2012, Headquarters is a small, unassuming coffee shop that is nestled in a 9-foot wide space that used to be a storage room for dry goods. Although Headquarters Nashville is easy to miss for those not looking, those who have been by always seem to find their way back for more of their fine brews. Don’t let their small interiors fool you though. Headquarters has a spacious back deck and patio area that fosters a great community vibe and offers a lovely area to sit and have a long lazy chat with old friends or an easy space to grab a quick meal with your favorite cup of coffee.
4902 Charlotte Pike, Nashville, Tennessee 37209, Phone: 615-386-6757
8. Stay Golden
Enjoy craft coffee and savor delicious brunch options.
Both a restaurant and a roaster, Stay Golden is known for treating coffee and cocktails as equals by giving them both the dedicated time and attention they deserve. Not only that, but the restaurant takes great care to source only the best of seasonal ingredients in order to turn each ingredient into something beyond excellent. It’s their commitment to their craft that has caused Stay Golden to set a new standard in Nashville cuisine, coffee and cocktails. The beans at Stay Golden are so amazing that demand has made it necessary for Stay Golden to sell their beans. Visitors can buy bags of their favorite blend at the roaster with popular ones being Chin Up, the Selva Andina and the Ab Tarime.
2934 Sidco Drive #130, Nashville, Tennessee, Phone: 615-241-5105
9. Crema Coffee
Sip expertly crafted espresso and enjoy scenic river views.
Every great cup of coffee has a great story, and for Crema Coffee , the story starts right at the source: the farmers that Crema Coffee know and trust. The journey of coffee, from the plant to your cup, is one of unfathomable complexity, and yet it is told beautifully through the relationship that Crema fosters with their partner farmers. Each bean is roasted in a way that honors its origin, history and nuance, and this flavor translates in every sip that you will take at their coffee shop. Apart from offering amazing cups of specialty coffee, Crema also offers coffee classes and brewing guides to their patrons in order to teach them all about the humble bean and how to best enjoy it.
15 Hermitage Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee 37210, Phone: 615-255-8311
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