Best Coffee Shops in Nashville (2025)

A city standby with zero-waste ambitions, public classes, and a flagship patio; regularly recommended by Eater Nashville and The Infatuation, and profiled by Nashville Downtown. Order an espresso tonic, then watch the neighborhood hum.

Design-forward coffee and house biscuits in a refurbished garage; a perennial Eater Nashville pick and highlighted by Tennessee Tourism. It’s the brand’s soul—precision, style, and a steady crowd of regulars and creatives.

Neighborhood roaster known for playful signatures and sourdough bagels; its Germantown shop opened in 2025 per Axios Nashville. Try the Shagbark latte or espresso old fashioned to taste their house style.

A locally owned roaster with bright, work-friendly rooms and a serious seasonal menu; praised by The Infatuation and covered by Nashville Guru. Single-origin espresso meets proper breakfast for a full morning.

A beloved multi-roaster cafe with scratch breakfast and a balanced coffee program; frequently cited by Eater Nashville and The Infatuation. The original Murphy Road shop remains an all-day neighborhood anchor.

A social enterprise cafe reinvesting profits in youth programs via Harvest Hands; included in The Infatuation’s 2025 guide. Sunlit seating, a breezy patio, and well-pulled flat whites keep locals returning.

A tiny, technicolor bar turning out creative drinks like the Confetti Cuban; featured by Eater Nashville and spotlighted by Sprudge in 2025. Limited hours, huge personality, and a fiercely loyal fanbase.

A community-driven, Black-owned hub with rotating specials and generous seating; included in The Infatuation’s 2025 list. Expect laptops by day, events by night, and friendly baristas throughout.

Minimalist walk-up roastery locals swear by; included on Eater Nashville’s coffee coverage and modern lifestyle roundups. Grab a cortado and a Dozen Bakery pastry at the window, then stroll Edgehill.

An intimate coffee bar with no laptops or to-go cups, celebrating rare beans and Japanese teas; celebrated by Bon Appetit and profiled by Sprudge. Slow, guided service that changes how you taste coffee.

Chestnut Hill’s photogenic cafe blending Greek cappuccinos, cardamom lattes, and a day-to-night shift into wine and cocktails; covered by Eater Nashville and Nashville Guru. Warm service and thoughtful details.

Woman-owned since 2012, this nine-foot-wide west side stalwart pulls lines for sorghum-cinnamon lattes and sources from local makers; praised by The Infatuation and beloved in Sylvan Park.