Dawn Cafe Nashville

Coffee shop · Downtown

Dawn Cafe Nashville

Coffee shop · Downtown

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401 2nd Ave S, Nashville, TN 37201

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Coffee, pastries, breakfast foods, curated local goods, and cocktails  

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401 2nd Ave S, Nashville, TN 37201 Get directions

bode.co

$10–20 · Menu

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401 2nd Ave S, Nashville, TN 37201 Get directions

+1 844 431 2633
bode.co

$10–20 · Menu

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Mudit Mehta

Google
Dawn Cafe is a great place to sit and relax. If it is raining, definitely visit this place, it’ll be a good refuge from the pour and their coffee options will keep you warm! Vanilla latte was so good, it didn’t click to me that I should click a picture to share the review. But had to take it, so I’m sharing one with half cup full!

Luna

Google
Such a lovely coffee shop. I loved the atmosphere and the decor. The chai and matcha lattes were excellent! Lilly was very friendly and took her time telling me about the chai latte. Will definitely go back when I visit Nashville.

Heidi Tesfaye

Google
Loved our visit here. Such a fun space, bright and inviting. The staff were so friendly and helped modify a drink perfectly for my taste. Hope to be back!

Nour Sabbagh

Google
I’m so glad I found this place. It was stuck in right next to my hotel and as soon as I walked in, I felt such a nice vibe and the staff was super welcoming and inviting and took the time explain their speciality coffee. The decorations transformed me into another world. Everything was placed and tidied up right next to each other, telling a story about Nashville, the history of Nashville and the music of Nashville lots of cassettes lots of music books and lots of mini games. I tried Camp Ivanhoe and Let It Linger. What an incredible mix in these 2! I was hesitant to try at the beginning but why not. Both were incredibly delicious I almost ran back to grab some more. I also tried their chocolate croissant, so good. Thank you for a great time. Highly recommended.

Mercedez

Google
Not only is this one of my top three coffee shops in Nashville, it's also the most aesthetically pleasing one I've been in. Every detail makes me feel like I'm looking at a place being featured in a magazine. A little note, Dawn is connected to the Bode Hotel. I only happened upon it because I work in the area and took a small walk. What a terrific find and hopefully this message reaches others so they can also find this wonderful place! Dawn Cafe is my home away from home coffee shop (does that make sense?) I can't go that much because I don't work in the area as much but when I can, I do. Things to try: Their entire fall menu is delicious. Personal favorite right now is their pumpkin chai latte. You also can't go wrong with their blueberry muffins, just make sure you ask to have them warmed up 😉. P.S. Let's keep Nashville great by supporting our beautiful shops and restaurants. Good or bad, leave a review so they can know how good they're doing, or what needs to be fixed. That's all!

River Bluff hunting club fun

Google
We were here for an army reunion. Sunday night we were all in the café just sharing old stories. Ashley was in charge. And she comes over with a plate of moonshine shots and tells us thank you for our service. She wouldn't accept payment or a tip. It's not very often that veterans get this type of compassion and TRUE appreciation. Her act of kindness touched each and every one of us. I'll never stay anywhere else. Thank you Ashley, this world need more people like you. Thank you and God bless

Mikaela

Google
Very cute café, I had a iced oat maple latte and my friend got a caramel latte. We both enjoyed our drinks. Something to note is that this place is cashless so they will only take card.

M. S.

Google
Cannot say enough about the ambiance here. This is the perfect spot for hanging out with friends, doing some work, or reading a book. Amazingly comfortable and well-spaced seating options inside and outside in the shaded garden courtyard shared with Sidebar. There's even a fire pit for cooler mornings and evenings. The menu is limited but has all the basics you expect to find at a coffee shop.
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Sonia A.

Yelp
Delicious gourmet coffee in a cool, hip place we found while in Nashville! The space is so coño ok with different memorabilia from decades past. I live their bubbly water machine. You can try sparkling water with different flavors. And for free! The service was very friendly and courteous.
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Cassadee H.

Yelp
Loved this cute little coffee shop! My boyfriend and I were heading out to and decided to grab a little coffee and some snacks. WOW, the food was incredible, the coffee was amazing and the vibes were immaculate. Highly recommend Dawn Cafe, you won't regret it!!
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Kayla H.

Yelp
Stopped by this cute coffee shop on the way out of Nashville. There is plenty of seating inside and outside (with fire pits). We ordered iced mocha oat milk lattes and they were really tasty! You get free parking for up to 2 hours, which is convenient. Happy with my visit :)
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Fernanda F.

Yelp
Dawn Cafe is such a cute little coffee shop in downtown Nashville! This awesome coffee shop is located inside Bode, which is this super cute hotel. I would have never know it was here if it wasn't because our friends were staying at this hotel. Dawn Cafe has this amazing rustic chic vibe which is super inviting. Besides their amazing coffee menu, they also have multiple refrigerator full with snacks, and others beverages, which was great since we were going on a long walk and I needed some to-go snacks. For my first time here I decided to order their iced chai tea which was made to perfection! Their food menu also looked pretty good, but unfortunately didn't have time to check that out.
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Waleska E.

Yelp
This is such a cute coffee shop. Nice array of coffees, some with liquor. It's very bright with huge windows. It's very chill and I saw many people working on their laptops. There's an outdoors sitting area to enjoy the weather. They have a station for sparkling or flat water (which is a nice option) the market has candles and a really nice lotion for sell. As we sipped our coffee we played a card game, but had the option of checkers, tic tic toe, and cards against humanity. It's fairly close to many hotels and on a sunny day iit's what the doctor ordered.
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Nikki F.

Yelp
Baristas were lovely, coffee was good and breakfast was fresh! The level of service made me want to stay longer.
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Nate M.

Yelp
A great place to stuck when it's pouring outside! Which is what happened to me, but talk about a happy accident. The staff here is super friendly and the coffee they serve is strong! This cozy hotel lobby coffee shop gives off fall European cabin vibes... or maybe it was just the pumpkins they had sitting outside? They also have a decent list of menu items to you're looking to snack or want a happy hour drink. Yes, they have booze! I believe they do a daily happy hour at 5 with wine and charcuterie boards. Definitely a repeat coffee shop for me!
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Kelly J.

Yelp
I stopped into Bode Hub for a late night bite, and I really enjoyed my visit. There's an outdoor seating area that's really nice, but I was visiting late, so it was dark and a bit chilly, and I opted to stay inside. The indoor area is roomy with lots of seating. There's a full bar and plenty of non-alcoholic options for drinks as well. They have a small, but ranging, menu of food to order, and plenty of snack items to purchase from the shelves. They also have lots of souvenirs and travel items for purchase, so it's a great spot to check out if you've forgotten to pack something, or you're looking for something fun to take home with you. I ordered Pretzels & Beer Cheese and a Topo Chico. The server opened my beverage for me and told me to have a seat anywhere. They weren't busy during my visit, so I actually moved around the space a bit to check it all out. My food didn't take long, and it came out (very) hot and fresh! I enjoyed the pretzels, and the beer cheese had a nice consistency and flavor. I flipped through some local magazines while I dined, which I really enjoyed, so I appreciated them having those lying around. If I find myself staying within walking distance again I will definitely come back to this spot to check it out during daytime hours. I want to explore the outdoor area a bit more and try some more of their menu. If you're in the area you should check it out!

Melissa D.

Yelp
Beautiful ambiance and total crap coffee. We got two house coffees that tasted like they had been sitting out for about three hours. The espresso tasted burned and they don't bother to mixed drinks at all. The interior is really pretty, but not worth coming back for that.
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Michelle S.

Yelp
In a Yelp search, we searched for "Dog Friendly" coffee shops. This place came up and looks wonderful! Before heading out, we decided to call to be sure we could bring our dog because we wanted to walk there from our hotel. It turns out, they do NOT allow dogs (except service animals). For some of you, that will be a plus, and for some, a negative. Therefore, I give it 3 stars.
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Larry W.

Yelp
Looked for a dog-friendly breakfast place on google. Picked this place. After a long walk, we were greeted with a sharp we don't allow dogs per the owner. Nobody on patio and a quiet little dog at a picnic table and we were most unwanted. Fine. Outdoor table at Starbucks was great!
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Pamela S.

Yelp
Visited three times over my long weekend stay in Nashville. Lavender latte with oat milk and yogurt parfait were both delicious. Staff was very friendly and accommodating.
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Ashleigh B.

Yelp
Outdoor friendly, shaded seating, trendy and relaxed. Staffing was very friendly. Secluded and right at the heart of downtown.
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Jeff L.

Yelp
Great outdoor experience with a coffee shop/ hotel vibe on the interior. Would go again.

Erin R.

Yelp
This place is apart of the Bode Hotel/Condo we were staying at. We went here to get coffee the morning we checked out. Service is fast, the coffee and bagel was really good. Place is very clean and cozy. Walked over at 10am and they went packed.

Peter C.

Yelp
Great iced coffee. Really lively outdoor setting. Picnic tables and cornhole. Cute indoor area too. Very pleasant all the way around.

Cassie P.

Yelp
This place was so cute! They have tons of outside seating which is beautiful and the inside is beautiful too with lots of plants. I would totally come back here.
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Max R.

Yelp
Sunday funday was real this past weekend. My pals and I were looking for a low key spot to drink, talk, and play games. Bode was the perfect spot. It is a really hip new hotel in Nashville and the hub is their lounge area. They provide an excellent space for light breakfast, including coffee, and cocktails, beer, and wine. Aesthetic was on point. The space is intimate but open and bright with natural lighting. Think modern cabin vibes? You order from the counter and they bring drinks and snacks to where you were sitting. They had a special yesterday where you got a charcuterie board and a bottle of Prosecco with orange juice for self serve mimosas for $25. Obviously, we went with that. We also tried a couple of their cocktails. The names are escaping me, but they were delicious. One thing to note is the cocktails are pre-batched and there is not a full bar. As we sat, I also observed that they sell artisanal travel goods. This is convenient if you're staying in the hotel, but also if you're just in the mood to buy some kitschy essentials. Stop by Bode Hub, just make sure your camera is ready.
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Philip G.

Yelp
What a great coffee shop. Beautiful indoor and outdoor space including bean bag toss games. Coffee was very good and the ricotta toast was perfect. Will stop here on every visit to Nashville.

V P.

Yelp
Only go here for coffee/tea. My drink was good but the food was awful. The breakfast sandwich was the worst I've ever had - super dry, hard as a rock, only 2 tiny pieces of bacon, and the smallest driest egg I've ever seen. Staff was really nice but the owners should really do better.
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Jon B.

Yelp
Yummy yogurt and granola for breakfast. Good coffee too. All with a friendly staff.
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Ali W.

Yelp
This place a hidden gem, only a few blocks from downtown! Staff is super friendly and very helpful. My friends and I grabbed a six pack and played corn hole outside by their fire pits. So many spots for great photos, the vintage truck is adorable. They have everything from cheese and wine to coffee. Gotta check this place out!
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Laura S.

Yelp
Beautiful, quiet, welcoming place to come have coffee or a cocktail (or both!) and do work or meet friends. I'm glad I stumbled on this place while visiting from out of town!

Keith N.

Yelp
Cafe within short term rental units. Cool space, but since it caters to tourists, its overpriced.
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Philip B.

Yelp
Fantastic little local spot. Good for coffee/working during the day and great beer / cocktail selection during the evening. Also has a fantastic outdoor area with pingpong, etc. for breaks during your work day.
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Jeff H.

Yelp
This place is incredible - centrally located and close to all the action in Nashville. I stopped by with some friends in the morning for coffee and it was such a chill place that we ended up coming back for drinks later that evening. We were able to grab some brews and hang outside by the fire which was perfect this time of year. Don't know how we stumbled across this place but I know we will be back!