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    Bear Grounds

    5.0 (9 reviews)
    Open • 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    We love Bear Grounds!!!!! We stopped by from Clemson and it was an amazing experience - Tracy, the owner, was the best!!!! The coffee and donuts were amazing too. We will definitely be back!

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    Thanks Caroline for the great review. We love our customers.

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    Delicious coffee and fritters and muffins with a smile every time!!' Highly recommended for an early run through Cades Cove!!!

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    Vienna Coffee House - Look at that cute red roaster thingy they have by some seating

    Vienna Coffee House

    4.2(213 reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    The ambience here is superior. There are a nice mix of folks in here and they respect the space…read more Customer care is good, coffee is creative and not expensive. I don't live in the area but I usually come here when I visit.

    Some clown said "Starbucks never disappoints" in another review posted below. That's like saying…read moreMcDonalds never disappoints and in both cases you'd be correct if you're used to slop and don't expect better than slop so you're as happy as a pig when that's what you get. The coffee at Vienna is as high quality as it gets and there are many many varieties to choose from here. Their flagship VCH coffee is excellent, but their single origin roasts are what's truly unique tasting with bright, expressive flavors that never taste burnt or heavy handed. That fella is crazy for bringing up Starbucks lmao I'd as soon as make my own coffee at home then spend my money on Starbucks. Pretty sure he was a Californian, go figure. What you'll notice many other reviewers mention is the location. This is seriously the most impressive cafe I've ever seen, there are so many different rooms and areas to choose from, with sofas and couches and booths and tables to choose from. Many kinds of ambiance to choose from but it all feels cozy. I'm still laughing to myself about Mr California one-starring Vienna Coffee House because it ain't Starbucks lmao

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    Red hot lover tea (like cinnamon red hots!) which was a Valentine's Day special.

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    Vienna Coffee House - Had to try all 3 valentines specials. The middle is a red velvet frappe.

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    Had to try all 3 valentines specials. The middle is a red velvet frappe.

    Rebels Dough Joe - Asiago bagel with bacon,egg and cheese. Everything bagel with bacon and egg and a delicious iced vanilla latté

    Rebels Dough Joe

    4.6(17 reviews)
    4.4 mi

    This is the best doughnut shop ... Period…read more Everything is super fresh as they sell out everyday. Go there at 5am to see all the variety. My favorite is their award winning blueberry old fashioned. It's slightly chrispy exterior and moist interior blend perfectly with the blueberry flavor and sugar glaze. I never have anything else like it. Their espresso shots are delicious. Smooth, strong and customizable to your taste. At $1.25 per shot, ditch your barista to give them a try. FYI... Their shots are about 3.5oz. I ordered a triple that almost filled up a 12oz cup. To top it off, the owner is really friendly and cheerful. I was bummed that my blueberry old fashioned was sold out this morning until she offered to save me some tomorrow. Amazing! I ended up getting the jalapeno cheddar bagel with cream cheese. It was light and chewy in a good way. Jalapenos are in the dough with cheese on top. Spicy, savory, creamy, chewy and serve warm... NOT toasted. Delicious!

    Amazing friendly staff. The inside is decorated nicely. Many donut options. My boys prefer white…read morecream which they don't offer. Change that and we will be there more often. Help your staff out with sun shades they can lower during the peak blind your eyesight hours. I felt really bad for the cashier to have to be blinded taking order and money. I picked up a bagel with cream cheese and one for the next day. It's been awhile since I have had good bagels so this one hit hard. It was really good, there aren't many good spots in Blount county for good bagels so this was a welcomed in my book. The cream cheese was on the thin side but honestly it was just enough for me. The donuts were good. The filling wasn't quite proportional to the donut. Took awhile to hit the filling.

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    Primo Passo Coffee - Back of store

    Primo Passo Coffee

    4.7(13 reviews)
    9.0 mi

    There are coffee shops you stop at because you need coffee, and then there are places that make you…read morewant to sit down and actually enjoy it. Primo Passo Coffee Co. is the latter. I came here three mornings in a row while in Knoxville--which, for me, says a lot. The coffee is fantastic. It's thoughtful, well-made, and feels created with purpose. The menu reads like it was put together by someone who genuinely likes coffee and wants you to experience something beyond the standard routine. I tried the Iced Vanilla Cloud Latte, and you can taste the difference between something simply flavored and something actually crafted. Then there are the bagels. Next level. They're sourced through a local sourdough bakery and are exactly the kind of addition that completes the experience. Good enough that instead of grabbing your coffee and inhaling breakfast in traffic, you actually want to sit down, eat, and stay awhile. And that's really what makes Primo Passo work: the place has a vibe. It's young, vibrant and genuinely local. Sitting here in the mornings, I watched people come in who clearly knew one another. They'd grab coffee, talk about their day, discuss business, catch up for a few minutes and then head out. I watched that happen over and over again. It feels less like a business trying to manufacture a neighborhood coffee-shop atmosphere and more like one naturally becoming part of the neighborhood. It's also truly tucked away. Located beneath residential housing in a mixed-use development, this is the kind of place you can drive right past if you aren't specifically looking for it. Trust me: look for it. There are bigger names and plenty of convenient options nearby, but convenience isn't really the point here. Primo Passo is about the coffee, the process and the experience. Places like this become local staples because people support them while they're still becoming one. If you're in Knoxville for business, live nearby and want to change up your morning routine, or simply appreciate genuinely good coffee, put Primo Passo on your radar. This could easily become my go-to coffee shop if I lived here. Maybe it's the coffee. Maybe it's the bagels. Maybe it's the atmosphere. After spending three consecutive mornings here, I think it's a little bit of all three. Whatever they're doing, it works. And it works very well. There is more to the coffee experience than ordering through an app and getting a thank-you message written on your cup. Sometimes it's about the taste, the process, the people and taking the time to actually enjoy the experience. Primo Passo reminded me of that.

    Primo Passo is doing something special. I got a drink with a double shot of espresso, house-made…read morecherry syrup, milk, and a cherry cold foam dusted with sakura powder--honestly one of the most unique drinks I've had. Super well-balanced and felt like a really elevated coffee experience. Seating isn't the most comfortable, so maybe not a long hang spot, but the coffee alone makes it worth it. Definitely coming back.

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    Primo Passo Coffee - Seating area offering a few table options

    Seating area offering a few table options

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