Best Coffee Shop

Photo: Eric England

There are coffee shops that try to look Instagram-perfect and coffee shops that don’t give a shit about trendy aesthetics and just want to be timeless and cozy. Stay Golden strikes the balance between the two. At the Berry Hill location, stunning walnut benches line the walls, marble tables have eye-catching gold accents, and accent walls are painted in soft pink and blues. The East Nashville shop is bright and airy, with striking green plants accenting the white walls. Most importantly, though, is the coffee, and Stay Golden’s coffee is expert-level delicious. (Three of the four co-owners are certified by the Barista Guild of America.) And the food — egg sandwiches, avocado toast, salads and sandwiches — are simple and thoughtfully prepared, allowing local ingredients like Dozen’s sourdough, Porter Road sausage, and their fluffy house-made buttermilk biscuits to really shine. They have a great selection of beer and cocktails, too, if caffeine just won’t cut it. MEGAN SELING

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