"This is the grandfather of Nashville’s coffee scene, serving coffee in the same location on Belmont Avenue since 1993. Its proprietary coffee is roasted here in Nashville and is 100 percent organic and fair trade, and can be found on menus all over town. Food plays as big a part as the brew here, serving hearty breakfast options — like breakfast burritos and avocado toast — all day long. The Bongo family has also grown considerably over the years, and now includes Fido in Hillsboro Village, East Nashville’s Bongo + Game Point Cafe, Grins on Vandy’s campus, and several airport and hotel locations." - Ellen Fort