Coffee

Steadfast Coffee 

Drinks are perfectly balanced, from The Rested Butterscotch Latte to The Atlas, in which a thick layer of cool, sweet foam delicately sits upon steaming-hot coffee like a complex, delicious science experiment. 

Crema 

Crema is an artisan coffee pioneer on Hermitage Avenue at the edge of downtown, known for reliable coffee craftsmanship and sharing its knowledge via classes. 

Bongo East 

This East Side establishment delivers a reliable cup of great coffee as well as innovative espresso drinks, fresh salads, panini and breakfast all day long — and you can choose from dozens of board games to play. 

8th & Roast 

With locations in West Nashville, Midtown and on Eighth Avenue South, 8th & Roast serves up reliably delicious espresso drinks, pour-over coffee and a variety of baked goods and premade sandwiches and salads. 

Stay Golden

Nashville’s Stay Golden is a local favorite — in fact, it earned a writers’ pick in the Nashville Scene’s 2019 Best of Nashville issue. Thanks to its tasty and affordable menu items, an inviting space and, most importantly, a really good cup of coffee, it’s plain to see why.

Best of Nashville Winner:

Best Seasonal Coffee: Ugly Mugs Coffee & Tea

East Nashville’s Ugly Mugs will keep you coming back with its seasonal sips. A Scene favorite from the winter menu is The Grinch, a white chocolate and peppermint concoction. One of the summer matcha lattes — She-Hulk — was such a hit that it’s now a permanent fixture on the menu.