Headquarters

Hard to beat a place where the coffee is this dialed in and the people behind the bar make it even better. The cappuccinos at Headquarters are next-level—rich, smooth, and always consistent. Nicole and Lawrence bring a vibe that makes the whole experience even more enjoyable. This spot sets the standard.

Found another hidden gem! Nice little place tucked away to get a quick coffee. Reminds me of the old Spider House Cafe in Austin, Texas. The ladies who served me were super friendly and easy to converse with. His stop and try if you're in town. 😊☕

As a local realtor, I often do initial meetings with clients at local restaurants and coffee shops to chat about their buying & selling needs. Headquarters is one of my favorite places for that! The coffee & tea are excellent, the food is scrumptious, and any new to Nashville clients love the introduction to a new local spot. The fun history of this women-owned business and it's building (smallest square footage brick & mortar business in Nashville!) add to it's charm.

A cute little coffee shop near the Saturday morning farmer’s market. We got some vegan/GF muffins and a creamsicle matcha latte. Definitely recommend!

We visit this location often for the gluten and dairy free baked goods and delicious coffee. Drink quality for price: great! Atmosphere: I love that this ally I was converted into usable space! Tiny tables, but cozy and chill. Noise level: Can be a little loud when the line is to the door. Lighting: Natural light from front window, but kinda dark in the back. Great spot in the back patio. Staff: friendly and helpful Cleanliness: yes! Indoor Seating: very few seats Outdoor Seating: a few seats in back patio and out front Outlets: WiFi: a few at the tiny tables Car parking: free on street and around corner Bike parking: use poles Pedestrian accessibility: decent sidewalks, no shade, crosswalk at traffic light

Cute hole in the wall. The vanilla latte was spot on. Couldn’t help myself and got the last chocolate chip with orange scone - it was perfect actually. $12 easy come easy go.

Great little downtown coffee joint. They have a relaxing, super chill vibe and have tons of options! They even have sugar-free syrups as well as children's juices and Naked brand fruit purees for those like me who have toddlers who want a treat, too. There is limited seating, but other than that, everything was great!

Quaint, cozy coffee shop with local items to purchase such as vegan bakery items from Vegan Vee and other merchandise from local artists and businesses. You can grab a bite to eat here and the lattes are very good. Street parking is found closeby.

This is a cool spot to stop by, especially in this area. If they're busy, expect a bit of a wait. We tried their matcha, and it was delicious. I was hoping they'd make their own flavored syrups, but they were using McCormick's, which I haven't seen before. That said, you can really tell they care about their coffee, bites, and customers. Overall, a great spot!

Got to check out this coffeeshop recently and it's definitely a blink and you'll miss it kind of spot when you're driving by. It gives you the charm of a small town inside of a big city like Nashville. I got an iced caramel latte with oat milk and my fiance got a cold brew with vanilla and a splash of oat milk. The service was quick and friendly. This is a good small shop to grab a cup of coffee before going to the park across the street or to hang out on your own with a book.

Headquarters. Where have you been since 2016, when I found my way to Nashville. I'm embarrassed that I didn't find you sooner. I feel like we've lost so much time together. I'm sorry. I hope that going forward our caffeinated relationship can thrive. Your narrow, funky, and beautiful space has found a place in my heart. The music was perfectly suited for a first date with your cold brew and brekkie burrito. The Smiths, The Cure, and Joy Division...it was like a matcha made in heaven. I wish I was closer, but for now, the 40 minute drive will have to do. I promise I won't stay away too long. All my cold brew love.

If a coffeeshop were a homie studio apartment, headquarters would be it! This coffeeshop is small but mighty with some of the best coffee in Nashville! We love the spicy mocha, which definitely brings the spice! Their seasonal drinks are delicious and a classic cappuccino also doesn't disappoint. Their blueberry muffins are moist and taste great! They have other baked goods (croissants and scones) and breakfast burritos as well. The space itself is small and quaint, with little secret spaces to enjoy. They have a back patio as well which is a great little hideaway. It is across the Richland park which has a farmers market every Saturday - picking up an HQ coffee and heading to the park is a true staple of living in Sylvan Park area! The staff is lovely - providing great recs while also making wonderful coffee!

Such a quaint place! We love stopping here before the Richmond Park farmers market on Saturdays. It's tight quarters, but perfect for grab and go. They are always quick and have some fun specials. Prices are reasonable and the workers are super helpful and treat you like family even if it's your first time!

Great local coffee shop with good pastries and friendly staff! Great spot to grab a coffee before the farmers market across the street at Richland Park.

Truly a unique find in the Nations or even greater Nashville area. This cozy coffee shop is a "blink and you'll miss it" kind of spot. Nestled next to an antique shop, this small but mighty coffee spot boasts some awesome flavors and friendly staff. I came here to work on my laptop and was very surprised at how narrow this place is. There's only about 4-spots to sit not including a tiny bench for guest or the outdoor patio in the back. The menu here simple, but focused. I order a cold brew and a cherry scone. The cold brew was awesome! A strong cup with low acidity and a just touch of bitterness at the end, just how I like it! This paired great the cherry scone. The scone was the winner of the afternoon. Huge cherries baked into a dense crumbly pastry. The sweet flavor was a nice break from the flavor punch of my cold brew. I live in Mount Juliet, but if I found myself in the neighborhood again I would definitely make a pit stop here.

A solid neighberhood coffee shop. A bit on the small side, so unless you're here at a slow time or one of the first in the door you might not want to plan on working from here, but a great place to grab a cup if you're browsing shops in the area. I didn't notice any type of latte options, so I'm thinking they don't have the equipment to foam milk, but some great espressos and good drip coffee options. Some food options from other local vendors.

Best breve, espresso base was super mild and creamy. You know when something is so good you want to savor it, but you also want to inhale it? Yeah, that was my breve. I will return for that, for sure. The shop is cozy and interesting, fun to look around. I had the everything bagel and I licked my fingers after in an attempt to extend the life of the bagel . Totally recommend.

Headquarters is the cutest little itty bitty coffee place. I came here on a weekend morning for a little caffeine boost and all the tables were already all full, so I got my order to-go. As I was standing in line I looked around at their jars full of tea. They had just about every tea flavor so I knew that if I were to get a tea latte I would be in good hands here. I opted for the honey sage latte, which is one of their seasonal flavors. I also got a sausage cheese roll. The coffee was great and the roll was delicious. I have two things that would keep me from coming back in the future. First, the shop is on Charlotte and so they do not have a parking lot. You are on your own to try and find street parking. Second, when a line forms in this place you can barely get out because 20 people inside feels like too many. Otherwise, a very charming place with good coffee and baked goods.

Great little coffee shop. Even though it is very small, the vibes are immaculate and it was a really bright space! I got a cold brew with brown sugar cinnamon syrup and oat milk and it was really good! Not super sweet, but I liked it. They also had lots of little sweets, and I picked up a gluten free and vegan muffin from Morsel bakery, which was also great.

Wowza! Hello, little hidden gem. Running errands in West Nashville, I quickly checked Yelp for a local coffee spot I had not been to yet. This was close the post office I was leaving so I went right over. Parked right on the street outside the little strip. ***I could see parking being atrocious on the weekend though. Walked in to a delightful atmosphere full of amazing coffee smells and chill vibes. The coffee was mainly from OSA, a local coffee roaster to Nashville. They sell the beans there also - great to know. I had a cold brew coffee with fresh lavender flavoring. My husband had a drip coffee. We were both pleased! The woman working at the coffee shop was very nice and told us a lot about the options available to eat as well. There is indoor and outdoor seating available and all was cozy and spaced out enough for comfort. So enjoy your coffee outside on a nice day! I would come back here for sure and bring friends. It's a nice low key spot for a 2-3 person business meeting, friend coffee date, and much more! Probably not best for a big party though.

Matcha latte was flavorless and the barista was impeccably rude. However, the place was cute and unique. Hope to try another drink when that barista is gone.

This place is great! I love that they offer food from local bakers and have vegan options.

I have no shame in admitting that I judge a coffee shop based on its honey lattes & few come close to the one at HQ. It's warm, soothing and has just the right amount of honey to sweeten it up & put you in the best mood. Aside from that delight, their standard drip coffee is delicious and the specialty drinks are second to none. So don't pass them up! Step inside & treat yourself. Your day starts with a coffee - make it a good one.

Favorite coffee in Nashville. The coffee tastes amazing and it's such a cute little place to read or study

I absolutely love Headquarters and was a regular there for a few years! Unfortunately I live on the other side of town now, but I always make it a point to go back any time I'm in/around Sylvan park! I especially love their lattes (and their ability to steam milk lol). The staff is always so friendly and I love the vibes/atmosphere. 11/10

All the good things: This place is adorable (albeit tiny) and very walkable. They have a great selection of baked goods and bottled beverages in the cooler. I was really excited to see the seasonal lattes were in fact, seasonal- and tasty. The syrups? Homemade. The not so good thing: while my honey/sage latte and Nutella/orange latte were tasty, they were both espresso drinks with warmed milk. The milk wasn't really frothed which made it more like a flavored cafe au lait. I understand that baristas want to chat with their friends when they come in, but please don't do so at the expense of other paying customers who really want a good latte. I hope next time I get a real latte.

Small coffee shop with a casual and chill air. There was room for us to sit, but I think others have stated, and I agree, this is a cozy place. The Honey Latte was coffee with a thick froth and undercurrent of honey flavor that was perfect. A great find and thanks to our CM for his recent review that led me to HQ!

It was our first time here. Coffee was good. I ordered two drinks. Friend ordered one. We both got the lavender local honey latte, iced. I ordered a simple local honey latte for my husband. I was going to drop it off to him. I made a mistake trying to put in the tip on the screen pay thing. Instead of putting 1.00 I just clicked 1. I told her I made a mistake but the barista got kind of flustered when she saw 1 cent and scoffed and turned around saying "it's already processed so". I asked her if she had change.. she waved one arm in the air in frustration. And exclaimed "let me finish making this first!" Woops. Didn't think being not technologically savvy for a second could make someone flustered. My friend saw the frustration and we both looked at each other confused. Anyway. She finished our drinks, they looked really good! Her handwriting is very nice. She gave me change for the $20. I gave her $2. End of story lol! We will probably come back because I like the coffee. I'll never make that mistake again!

This is a coffee hidden gem in Nashville. I think this is a fun place because of the small size and cool atmosphere inside of the shop. Parking is a little difficult since there is not a lot, but it is worth it to go!

Stopped here driving through and this little hole in the wall coffee shop is excellent!

A hole in the wall that has a chill vibe and great coffee. We got two amazing pastries from Morsel and a chai tea late which hit the spot. If you are looking for solid coffee and a snack check them out. Parking out front on Charlotte was easy and if you have time walk across the street to Richland park.

The aesthetic is cool. Music is so chill. Staff was very accommodating. Love love the vibe!

Amazing scone & coffee in this adorable quaint coffee shop. We were coming from out of town and stopped here before leaving. Highly recommend.

We've been here dozens of times and it's usually more hit than miss, but the last few times have not been good. This time for example we got an iced orange vanilla specialty drink and there was no orange, and a plain latte extra hot, and either the milk was scalded or it was going bad because it tastes cheesy/pukey. Bleh. Probably won't be coming back again.

Hidden away in a tiny little shop is Headquarters coffee. With a small place only a few feet wide, this coffee house sure packs in a lot of flavor and goodness. Plenty of options to choose from. Try their madelines if you're looking for a quick snack!

Damn. You. Spicy. Mocha. I love and hate you at the same time!! Mocha's aren't even my go to espresso drink but I can't stop ordering it at Headquarters!! On my last visit I asked them to cut back on the chocolate sauce and it was simply perfect! Creamy, strong, and spicy all at the same time. I love it! This adorable coffee shop is such a great addition to my neighborhood and I love that they carry products from Spark of Life! I was able to grab a raw pad thai from their case and they also carry Vegan Vee products as well! Plus they have almond milk, my fav. Win win! I am so glad to see such great businesses popping up on Charlotte and making my side of town even better!

Wow cool setting here. Small divey old restoration place. Having a ginger tea and honey and is really good. Nice food options here and handmade cookies and muffins. Some nice soaps, cremes and essential oils available. I had one selected but decided too much $. But..still like this. And I'll be back!

I stopped by here on a day trip to Nashville. First off give me an independently owned coffee shop any day over A national chain. This place is small but I absolutely loved the vibe. I am a simple person. Give me an iced coffee with no extra pumps just some almond milk. Perfection. Reasonable prices. Nice vintage location.

My favorite neighborhood coffee shop!! This tiny gem not only has the best lattes (local honey and matcha are my favs) they also have a curated selection of little cards, candles and various gifts. The baristas are always friendly and so are all the regulars!

Headquarters has Hygge. Browse the bookshelf by the sunny window while enjoying amazing and creative coffee drinks and local pastries (vegan, gluten free, and "regular")

I know it's sort of unfair to take off a star because of something that is the business's intentional choice-- and I'm down with small-- but if it were big enough to have just a few more tables, it would be perfect. I love that they have oat milk in addition to the usual suspects, and best of all, they stock delicious vegan baked goods from Rose Gold bakery!

Very small coffee shop but big on flavor! Had the red eye iced with in house made honey sage syrup. Loved it!! Usually syrups are too sweet but this was not the case. Also iced coffee can sometimes taste bitter, not here. Also had an everything bagel with cream cheese. My daughter could've used more cream cheese for hers as only given one tub. I learned from her and ate my top half plain. So glad I did as I tasted the amazing 'everything', there is much more flavors than the typical everything bagel. Wish this wasn't just a stop on our travels, would enjoy having this as a morning option regularly. Service was friendly and quick especially considering there was only one worker to do EVERYTHING and wait on everyone. She was also helpful in helping me figure out what I would like as each place has their own 'lingo' . My only negative was the paper straw. Yes, I'm Glad for the environmental concern but my straw got soggy very quickly and had to remove lid to drink. That said, I'm wearing a beautiful coffee honey sage perfume today and will enjoy all day long!! Headquarters should be your headquarters for coffee when in the area.

Headquarters wins for most charming coffeeshop in Nashville. So cute, it's like Chip and Joanna Gaines might have decorated it! Charming with antiques and mismatched furniture and a gorgeous outside patio. Great cortado and other coffee options. Only con? Maybe two or three two-top tables and one bench in the coffee shop and two or three tables and some mismatched chairs on the back patio! Not a place to hang out for long periods of time or to study, because of the size! But it's a great place to hang out with friends for a bit and enjoy a coffee. (I wish they'd buy up the old antique store next door and expand into that!) But it's sweet and charming and oh so adorable. (And walking distance to a couple of fun shops on Charlotte, including a Rhino Books that I love!)

Wonderful rustic coffee and tea dive. They have great desserts. I ordered a local honey latte and drank it from a tall glass. They also have a spicy mocha latte that you don't see everyday. I'll have to come back and try that one. There is not a huge amount of seating so if your are bringing a posse, you might want to make it a small number or take it out to the park across the street.

Such a perfect coffee shop. Locally sourced coffee and in-house made syrups. Fair pricing and less expensive than many coffee shops in the area. My lavender and brown sugar cinnamon almond milk latte was made perfectly. I did not even have to suggest extra shot of espresso because it already comes with 3 shots. - Great coffee / Great service -

I've been here 3 times now, I get the same drink every time. Local honey latte + lavender, it is amazingggg! So delicious! I really love this hidden gem, parking isn't the best but there's always the library's parking lot! Keep in mind it is a small shop so you'll have to squeeze through to order and what not. The food options are a plus also! I come a few times a week so if you're thinking about trying them out, I'd say go for it! * heard about this place through my cousin, I've also seen it float through social media

I stumbled into headquarters on a hot and sunny afternoon, hungry and sleep deprived. When I opened the antique door, I was welcomed by an oasis. With fresh baked goods on the counter and the smell of coffee wafting through the air. I ordered a blueberry muffin and an iced spicy mocha. Both were tasty! The muffin was a good size, full of blueberries and with a hint of lemon. The coffee was great- definitely spicy so steer clear if you don't like a little zip! The barista wasn't overly friendly which is my reason for giving 4 stars. I will certainly return to get work done, or just for a great coffee. Thanks for saving my day!

Beautiful shop. Coffee was great. I didn't try the baked goods but they looked yummy. Love this is a woman owned business. It's a must try!

A small coffee shop on Charlotte Ave, Headquarters is amazing! The flavor balance on all of their specialty drinks is spot on. The local honey latte still has that honey flavor, but isn't overly sweet. Lavender can be difficult to balance in a food or drink, but their lavender latte is perfectly balanced. The baristas have also been really helpful when I wasn't totally sure of what I wanted and recommended me something delicious every time. Their pastry vendor is also top notch, I had the best cheese danish this morning! Overall, just very delicious coffee, tea, and food stuffs, and a very friendly staff and cozy decor aesthetic. Great vibes all around. Can't recommend enough!

The coffee is good and the food that I've had has been good. The employees are weird af. Feels like I just stepped out of Nashville and into Portland OR when I go inside. Cool people though. We're all a bit weird I guess.

Awesome coffee spot super close to I-40. If I lived here this would be my local place for sure! Honey latte rocks!! Thank you:))

Cute little hole in the wall coffee shop. I got the salted Carmel latte and my fiancé got the lavender latte. Both were amazing!!!

I found this place in what looks like an abandoned neighborhood that has just started to get life back into it. This is a really small space, but a really cool, calming and welcoming space. It is pretty hipster place, but I don't say that as a negative as I see in some reviews. I think the crowd here is an eclectic bunch. The guy serving was helpful and patient. The coffee was extremely good and the pastry was good. This will be a very popular spot as the neighborhood continues to revitalize. I can't wait to go back.

I spent 3.5 seconds here and receieved a solid chai latte and the barrista was a rockstar. Plus I loved the atmosphere. What else do you need?

I had around 30 minutes to kill in between meetings and decided to hop out of my car and check out some of the revitalization going on in this neighborhood. I believe that recently opened Thistle Stop Cafe, Nuvo Burrito, and fairly new addition Headquarters will help anchor this West Charlotte Avenue neighborhood. When I popped in on this rainy morning, I was a little thrown off by how small the interior space is as it isn't conducive to lingering for conversations or to set-up a mobile office, but it still possessed a quiet charm through the lack of square footage. I certainly appreciated the commitment to carry primarily local vendors too. Spark of Life, Booch, Vegan Vee, Roast, High Garden Tea, and Dozen Bakery are all stocked here! I ordered up a specialty iced coffee and the price was fair and the service was quick. My only other gripe was that the female barista seemed a bit gloomy but perhaps, the stormy weather fueled that mood. I'll definitely consider popping into Headquarters again if I'm in the area but the lack of space to spread out and get comfortable will be the only reason why I won't be a regular. However, if you're someone who jets in for coffee before your morning commute or is seeking an efficient spot to quickly pick up a healthy and locally sourced snack, Headquarters could be the perfect pit-stop for you.

One of my favorite chai lattes in town! A very small, cozy shop. Seating can be an issue if you go when it's busy. There is some seating out back you could check out if it's a nice day. Baristas have always been friendly and prepared orders accurately.

Headquarters is a brand new West Nashville coffee shop, the first of it's kind off Charlotte Pike. This shop is very small, cozy, and down to earth. There are three tables, and two window seats available to sitters. The insides can be a tiny bit cramped when there are a few people waiting for their drinks, but overall coziness is what I took away. I did overhear mutterings of a "backyard" that'll open in the Spring, so look forward to that. Their coffee is top notch, my first drink was an Americano, and their espresso was right on, not bitter, full of flavor, perfectly extracted. They serve Roast Inc beans a local roaster known for their quality. And Dozen bakery goods, also top notch. I would highly recommend stopping in and checking them out. I'll be there tomorrow most likely. :-)