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Nashville's coffee scene has grown right alongside the city itself. What was once a handful of scrappy cafes scattered between honky-tonks has become one of the South's most compelling specialty coffee landscapes, with homegrown roasters, multi-location favorites, and neighborhood gems worth crossing town for.
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Frothy Monkey
Arts District
Nashville coffee roaster since 2004 serving seasonal single-origin selections from long-term producer relationships alongside all-day café fare
Open until 4:00 PM
Stay Golden
Urbandale Nations
West Nashville breakfast destination serving world-class coffee alongside scratch-made fare and celebrated laminated biscuits
Open until 3:00 PM
Barista Parlor - East Nashville
Maxwell
Spacious East Nashville outpost with approachable coffee craft, vinyl atmosphere, and breakfast menu including bagels and chili crisp cream cheese
Opens Wednesday 8:00 AM
Frothy Monkey
The Nations
Nashville's own roaster since 2004, sourcing rare varieties like Bernardina from El Salvador's Pacas family farms since 1927
Open until 8:00 PM
Dose Coffee
Sylvan Park
Serving Counter Culture coffee since 2009, this West Nashville original offers espresso drinks and house-made pastries
Open until 5:00 PM
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The Nations
Micro-sized specialty spot serving Sky Bear Coffee roasters with seasonal house creations like sorghum cinnamon lattes and pour-overs
Open until 4:00 PMPour-Over & Filter Coffee
View all 25Frothy Monkey
Arts District
Nashville coffee roaster since 2004 serving seasonal single-origin selections from long-term producer relationships alongside all-day café fare
Open until 4:00 PMStay Golden
Urbandale Nations
West Nashville breakfast destination serving world-class coffee alongside scratch-made fare and celebrated laminated biscuits
Open until 3:00 PMBarista Parlor - East Nashville
Maxwell
Spacious East Nashville outpost with approachable coffee craft, vinyl atmosphere, and breakfast menu including bagels and chili crisp cream cheese
Opens Wednesday 8:00 AMFrothy Monkey
The Nations
Nashville's own roaster since 2004, sourcing rare varieties like Bernardina from El Salvador's Pacas family farms since 1927
Open until 8:00 PM
Elixr Coffee Roasters
Downtown
Philadelphia roaster's Nashville outpost specializing in light-roasted single origins with championship pedigree and Kyoto cold brew
Open until 7:00 PM
Americano Lounge
The Nations
Classic coffee and cocktails with a jazz-inspired approach, focusing on quality espresso drinks and community-minded hospitality
Open until 5:00 PMEspresso Focused
View all 50Frothy Monkey
Arts District
Nashville coffee roaster since 2004 serving seasonal single-origin selections from long-term producer relationships alongside all-day café fare
Open until 4:00 PMStay Golden
Urbandale Nations
West Nashville breakfast destination serving world-class coffee alongside scratch-made fare and celebrated laminated biscuits
Open until 3:00 PM
Elegy Coffee East
East Nashville
Walk-up window slinging house espresso blends of natural Ethiopian and pulped natural Brazilian beans, plus signature honey bear cold brew
Open until 4:00 PMBarista Parlor - East Nashville
Maxwell
Spacious East Nashville outpost with approachable coffee craft, vinyl atmosphere, and breakfast menu including bagels and chili crisp cream cheese
Opens Wednesday 8:00 AMFrothy Monkey
The Nations
Nashville's own roaster since 2004, sourcing rare varieties like Bernardina from El Salvador's Pacas family farms since 1927
Open until 8:00 PMDose Coffee
Sylvan Park
Serving Counter Culture coffee since 2009, this West Nashville original offers espresso drinks and house-made pastries
Open until 5:00 PMCafés with Food
View all 45Frothy Monkey
Arts District
Nashville coffee roaster since 2004 serving seasonal single-origin selections from long-term producer relationships alongside all-day café fare
Open until 4:00 PMStay Golden
Urbandale Nations
West Nashville breakfast destination serving world-class coffee alongside scratch-made fare and celebrated laminated biscuits
Open until 3:00 PMElegy Coffee East
East Nashville
Walk-up window slinging house espresso blends of natural Ethiopian and pulped natural Brazilian beans, plus signature honey bear cold brew
Open until 4:00 PMBarista Parlor - East Nashville
Maxwell
Spacious East Nashville outpost with approachable coffee craft, vinyl atmosphere, and breakfast menu including bagels and chili crisp cream cheese
Opens Wednesday 8:00 AMFrothy Monkey
The Nations
Nashville's own roaster since 2004, sourcing rare varieties like Bernardina from El Salvador's Pacas family farms since 1927
Open until 8:00 PMDose Coffee
Sylvan Park
Serving Counter Culture coffee since 2009, this West Nashville original offers espresso drinks and house-made pastries
Open until 5:00 PMFrequently Asked Questions
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