Now And Then

Excellent coffee bar with a limited seating of ten spaces at the bar. Located on the second floor of the Audrey building, the coffee bar requires a check-in and has an ample and comfortable waiting area until they free up space to serve you. The coffee choices are a highly curated selection of single source beans that can be prepared in a variety of ways. I highly recommend the Deborah Finca Horizon as a pour over and the Ritual chocolate. What I liked most about the chocolate drink was that it was not too sweet and flavored with guava rather than sugar.

Perfect atmosphere with plants growing up the walls and vinyl spinning, playful aesthetic, etc. But most importantly were two things: 1.) An intentional waiting list format so that the incredibly knowledgeable staff could walk us through our visit with the attention to detail their coffee deserves and 2.) a beautifully minimalistic menu that focuses the palette on precisely what we came for: coffee! The best pour over and shot of espresso me and my wife have ever had, hands down. It’s inspiring to see two people be so passionate about what they do and deliver a product that reflects it. This spot will definitely be a Mecca of sorts for my wife and I whenever we’re in town and we cannot recommend it enough!

Amazing coffee, especially if you’re into specialty coffee at all. Great experience right along with it, very friendly people willing to answer any questions and provide all the info you’d want. Highly recommend. If you’re weird about coffee and want to make someone understand, bring them here.

A coffee experience like no other! I’m in love. Incredible atmosphere, check. Great staff, check. Quality coffee, check. They take time to make each cup as ordered and choose their beans from high quality competition level roasters. If you know coffee, love coffee, or want to understand it better come here! Force yourself to unplug and appreciate this place!

If you’re looking for a mediocre coffee experience, don’t go to Now and Then—because *everything* here is exceptional. From the moment you walk in, you’re welcomed like family. I wouldn’t be surprised if you end up chatting with the whole bar and leaving with new friends (plus a coffee addiction—fair warning!). Davy and Demi are more than baristas—they’re true coffee guides. They walk you through the menu, help you find the perfect drink for your taste, and teach you so much about the craft along the way. The best part? There’s zero judgment. No snobby coffee culture here—just genuine passion, kindness, and a “come as you are” vibe that makes you feel completely at ease. They serve some of the *best* coffee in the world, and the experience is intentional from start to finish. From the aroma of the roast, to the beautifully designed cups, to the way the flavor evolves with each sip as it cools—it’s something special. Truly one-of-a-kind. You’re in good hands here.

Everything was fantastic and the coffee is very different but great! They tell you about the coffee as they make it and how it’s made. Very cool! The food downstairs is amazing and perfect. The only thing that was odd to me but one of the coffee bar tenders upstairs was a little too “hip” for my liking so at times it was hard to enjoy our coffee at moments.. she talked way too much about other guests and how coffee SHOULDN’T be made. If not that everything is very high class and high end! Beautiful!

I went expecting excellent coffee and atmosphere, I left with a formative experience that I will cherish for the rest of my life. Davy and Demi are 2 of the most passionate and real people I've ever organically met, the talked to me about their process of brewing coffee, and gave me so many tips to dial in my at home espresso, they even gave me one of their filter baskets. They truly inspired me to push myself to learn more about something that we are all so passionate about. I will go back as often as I'm able to. Thank you for such an awesome experience 🖤 P.s. the coffee and atmosphere were excellent. Best I've ever had and it's not even really close

If you are serious about your coffee, this is a must visit in Nashville. We were visiting the area and had this on the top of our list, we were blown away by this concept and the kind people running it. I dare say it may be unmatched in the world of coffee. If there were Michelin stars for coffee, this would be one of a handful in the world to receive 3 stars. They have an extensive coffee “tasting” menu… the best service, exclusive drink ware, and unique hard to find coffee that you can’t get access to unless you are connected. This is an elevated experience for those of us who like to geek out on coffee. However, if you are not that into coffee and want to try something cool, if my description overwhelms you and you think that you would be uncomfortable here, I promise you that the professional baristas are kind, welcoming, and can guide you through the menu. The restaurant it is inside of, Audrey, is also exceptional and this experience is located in their second floor bar. Brunch there and head upstairs for coffee! Some context on my opinion; I am a coffee snob, I’m not in the industry, but a home pro-enthusiast. I have traveled the world specifically to visit coffee farms and cities/countries known for the best coffee.

Outstanding coffee. Arguably the best in town. Outstanding ambiance too. However, the customer service and hospitality from our server (one of the co-owners) nearly ruined the entire experience. Davy--the other co-owner/operator--was incredibly kind, warm, and approachable when asked about their philosophy/methodology/general approach to coffee. His co-worker however was consistently snarky, impatient, condescending, rude, arrogant and annoyed anytime a question was asked. She even seemed to scold Davy at one point for talking to the customers too much. Rather than enjoying answering questions and explaining things in a manner that was helpful, she looked down on you and answered with a tone of superiority and made you feel like a dog with its tail between its legs. The irony is that they said in an Instagram post on January 1st that they wanted to create, "the opportunity to be present. An opportunity for conversation and connection. An opportunity to thoughtfully craft experiences for those who would walk through our doors." Unfortunately, when I tried to make conversation and connect with them, *genuinely seeking to appreciate the craft*, I instead was left feeling inferior. I am genuinely rooting for Now and Then. I appreciate their commitment to excellence and to be the very best at their craft. This is an admirable pursuit. But unless they learn how to be kind toward their customers and better learn the art of hospitality, the quality of their coffee will not keep me coming back--no matter what. Great Coffee - treating people like decent human beings = a recipe for a failed business. I was going to be taking some friends next week to visit, but now I no longer will.

I'll admit I'm not the biggest coffee drinker, but I really enjoyed this experience. The way they present it is like a coffee omakase bar. (So outside of the 2 coffee at the bottom of the menu it's definitely more pricey than your average spot.) But overall I'm glad I was able to check it out. For my more hardcore coffee people it would probably be even better. The baristas were very knowledgeable and pleasant. The music was loud enough to hear but I could still focus on my book. It was a nice vibe. Check it out :)