They served their own house-brand coffee. We ordered the mocha and a local latte; both were rich and full-body, with just right sweetness.

How do you have a Marathon that runs right in front of your business and have a skeleton crew especially when Proper Bagel was closed next door! One guy working the kitchen and breakfast sandwiches that took 25 mins. Girl working the counter was rude and had an attitude when I asked how much longer my to go order would be. No need to ever come back. read more

Coffee wasn't sweet, even though it was advertised as sweet. Prices are too high. Workers are unkind half the time. Breakfast burrito had a HAIR in it. A long hair. Be more sanitary! read more

I NEVER finish my coffee. It's such a bad habit, especially because coffee is so expensive these days... but let me tell you I finished my iced "warm and fuzzy" latte with ZERO difficulty!!! Coffee is amazing here I highly recommend if you're just visiting the area and are in need of a good pick-me-up. The avocado toast was also amazing, the garlic aioli added so much flavor and yumminess. The staff are nice and the place is very clean and cute. Go visit Bongo Java!!! Happy eating :) read more

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Cute coffeehouse! I love that the barista took her time to add this pumpkin to my pumpkin spice latte read more

Bongo Java - So cute! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

how can the kitchen be closed on a weekend morning but the (rude) employees have time to sit down and play on their phones the second a customer is gone? drinks absolutely not worth the price read more

Once a Nashville staple, Bongo Java-Belmont has fallen. The coffee is still quaffable, but the food has declined in quality and is absurdly overpriced. I paid $18.44 for two scrambled eggs (burnt), undercooked bacon and over-seasoned hash browns (too much black pepper) and a small mug of coffee. Management has decided tipping will be the main compensation for their servers, so the options begin at 15% -- for handing you a mug. (You are expected to bus your own table.) The servers spend most of their time chatting to each other and ignoring the customers. I may return for the coffee but I am done ordering food. read more

Tasty coffee with tons of seating options! Great place to study, hang with friends, or just go for a grab and go coffee. I'll be back for sure! read more

Wandered into Bongo Java, a smidge hungry, looking for a place to work on my final papers. I ordered the Egg McBongo, partially because I liked the name and partially because I was intrigued that it was served on a browned butter english muffin. It was a very simple breakfast sandwich (just egg, cheese, bread) but it was ridiculously good. I also ordered a seasonal drink, called "Our Drink"- the components I remember were cinnamon, brown sugar and salt (!) -- I got mine with whole milk and loved every sip. The next day I returned and ordered the same beverage with oatmilk and it was nowhere near as good (and $8). My tips for Bongo Java: Go with Whole Milk DO NOT, whatever you do, ask for a straw. They will look down their noses at you like you are an earth-hating turtle murderer. read more

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Amazing coffee!! Cool to be able to try such a hidden gem in a great area. We sat outside and it was a special and unique experience. Prices weren't outrageous, either! Staff was super friendly and even made great suggestions on what we should try. I'll be back soon! 10/10 read more

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I couldn't decide between a few signature lattes so the team recommended lavender almond. I'm glad I took their recommendation. Fabulous! Love the location & vibe. read more

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My sandwich was deliciouso!!! The amount of pork and eggs and all the fillings was so flavorful. It was good and filling. So glad bongo Java collaborated with Egg Drip. Good combo for sure!! read more

Bongo Java - Playin Dirty sandwich and vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I've never like Bongo Java but decided to come since the other cafes in the area were too busy. I was extremely nauseous and wanted a bagel but I guess they changed their menu... the egg drop menu is interesting and the sandwiches are cute. Way too expensive for the taste tho. My friends matcha was chunky and gave her heart palpitations. There are lots of tables so I would recommend if you need a place to study! read more

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Charming atmosphere with good service, reasonable prices (for Nashville, anyway) and some great food items and coffee drinks.

I'm from the southwest and have high expectations for a breakfast burrito. The breakfast burrito is a staple meal in New Mexico. I have been dissatisfied with many breakfast burritos in Nashville. Up until I tried Bongo Java's breakfast burrito last week. It was the best breakfast burrito I've had in Nashville so far. I give it an 8.5/10, if it had some green chile or some other condiment it would be a 10/10. Great job, will definitely be back in the future! read more

My sister took me to Bongo Java by her campus at Belmont University for a coffee and work date! I LOVED the cute interior with lots of tables and all the sweet smells of the cafe. I got a simple iced mocha which honestly wasn't the best I've had, but I couldn't get enough of the Good Mornin' BLT sandwich!! It was a classic BLT with a twist including aioli and a fried egg on a wheat bagel. The space was filled with lots of college kids and made for a great, calming work environment. Staff was friendly, but parking was a bit tricky considering it was a weekend and only street parking was available. read more

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The FIRST thing the barista said to us when we walked up to order was "You can't bring outside food anywhere on the premise." Because we had bagels in a bag with us from next door that we were planning to take to go with us along with our coffee from the shop! Respectfully their establishment was empty and we were going to give them business but they didn't even let us say a word before telling us we were not welcome there. I was so flustered I forgot was I was going to order and so I asked the barista what was good after I asked if we could even order and she said "Oh I don't like coffee". Girl what?! Walked away from the experience with a burnt tasting latte and a clear answer why they were not busy on a Sunday morning. read more

A local favorite. Definitely quality coffee and fun breakfast favorites! I love the outdoor seating here and it's great for a coffee with a friend. read more

This was a really cute coffee shop with a great vibe and interesting drink selection. It has a nice outdoor patio seating and is on a gorgeous street full of little restaurants and shops. Perfect for grabbing a drink and strolling. read more

not providing a working phone nunber because you don't want to take customer questions is probably the most unprofessional thing I've ever came across. How are we supposed to know what the wait is for a table? or if it's dog friendly smh and close your doors read more

Conveniently located in the Belmont University district, Bongo offers a large variety of coffees and breakfast options. We opted for an Irish Cream with hazelnut and an iced raspberry latte with almond milk. Customer service was great, each server was friendly and down to earth. The coffee is smooth and nutty. A nice local establishment that should be supported. They also sell bags of coffee if you'd like to enjoy it at home. read more

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Flying out with the earliest flight possible, I opted for local coffee in the Nashville airport and what a start to my day. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming, the service was fast and the coffee (In the Wild) and food (almond bun) tasted fresh, non acidic, and fulfilling. In the Wild was flavored with lavender, vanilla and two shots of espresso. I added oat milk for the creamy taste. The almond bun, oh my! Warming it up really brought out the orange essence and buttery heaven with whole and pieces of almond in every bite. I'll remember Gate C Bongo Java Roasting as a positive experience and will look for them every time I'm in the area. read more

Nashville's oldest coffee shop! It has a very welcoming vibe, friendly staff and prompt service. They can make just about any coffee for you and it's really good! I also liked that they sold canned coffee and popsicles, as well! read more

Bongo Java - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I got a Milky Way coffee with almond milk (very yummy!) and the bongo basic with 2 pieces of sausage and 2 pieces of bacon instead of hash browns. The food was good too, I liked how thick and unique the bacon was (trust me they're huge and thick). Sausage also rivaled the size of the bacon. Honestly the bongo basic is enough food for 2-3 people, I didn't even make a dent in it. There's also a bongo Java in the airport and the names of the specialty drinks are slightly different but I found one similar to the Milky Way and it was just as good. The workers were very nice and the space was clean too. read more

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I like the food here, but they are rude! I am on a special diet that limits what I can eat, but I am able to have coffee and fish so I came here and between myself and my friend we spent $50! I ordered a meal and coffee and had out my own gluten free snack from home because they were out of gluten free bread. I often bring snacks since many places don't have food I can eat. This man with light brown hair and glasses brought us our food and seeing my one small bite of gluten free snack next to my coffee he unceremoniously said in the most obnoxious way ever "traditionally no outside food" then walked away. He was not kind, he was not apologetic. I felt unwelcome and targeted. It's not like I brought Burger King and then sat at your table. I have a dietary need and I already spent $50 at your establwhich you know because you brought our food ! This place is way too over priced to put up with such rude behavior!! I can't believe how intolerant these people are despite claiming to serve people of all kinds! read more

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They have good coffee and foods!! I like coming here for good coffee but also foods. My favorite is BLTA sandwich and bagels . Their hush browns are really good too. I usually park street near the coffee shop but there's parking back of this shop too. Staying there is nice but I guess covid, their windows are open even winter cold days. So it's chilly staying inside. read more

Bongo Java - two people sitting at tables in a cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

What happened here? They really screwed the pooch. They lost the old menu and now an egg sandwich on toast is $11. Are they kidding me? On top of that they named the sandwich the New Yorker. A New York sandwich should be on a proper Kiser (hard)roll which you can't even get here in town. This sandwich should be called the San Francisco it's overpriced and on sliced bread. Sorry bongo Java. You're off my recommended list for all who ask. And ignore the menu listed on this page. It's completely different now read more

Do not come here on a Saturday morning. Do not come here if you are a decaf coffee drinker. They don't have drip decaf and the Americano decaf takes a long time to make. The staff was busting their butts to keep up but it wasn't enough to keep the line moving. I'd probably won't be back anytime soon. Which is sad because I really wanted to like this place. 30 minutes to get a decaf drink is not how want to spend my Saturday morning. read more

There's probably many reasons why this coffee, light breakfast, and limited menu place has such a short wait time compared to some of their busy competitors nearby. Honestly, I should have been happy to get the free sausage that I didn't order on my breakfast burrito. I don't eat sausage. My wife asked for a well cooked egg on her bagel and received a runny, lightly cooked egg. The good news is that the wait time for a Sunday morning was very short. The Cafe latte was fine. I just think this place is probably about on par with Starbucks and is really not trying to be anything more than that. It was OK, no big complaints, reasonably-priced food. Just don't expect home-cooked, home baked, table service, comfortable chairs, speedy service, etc. A decent place for a college student with a lot of time on their hands, dressed in their pajamas to sip a coffee while looking at tictoc or youtube videos or even play runescape on their laptop for an hour or two. read more

got a hot chocolate and the cup was weirdly empty, idk if it was a mistake or if it's supposed to be like this. i really hope its not supposed to be this empty bc thats pretty messed up for the price. i feel like the quality of product has gone down after the mass exodus of workers a few months ago due to problems with new management. also the hash bowns just taste like someone added truffle salt to mcdonalds hash browns. again not bad just not worth the price read more

Bongo Java - why is it so empty :(((( def not worth the price - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Woke coffee shop run by woke college students. Expensive, Mediocre coffee. Best part about coming here was seeing their reactions when I handed them my Daily Wire "Leftist Tears" cup read more

Bongo Java - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Bongo Java is not the Bongo Java I remember. I grew up in Nashville and went to Bongo almost every week. I came home from college and gave it a visit and was very disappointed. The vibes were great and it was super cute, but the food was not good at all. I got the breakfast burrito and it was small and soggy. It used to come with hashbrowns on the side but does not anymore. I ordered a side order for $4 and Waffle House makes bigger and better hashbrowns than that. They used to fill up the whole plate when I was younger and now the serving was barely the size of my palm. Sad to see such a Nashville classic go down the drain. read more

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I have never witnessed such good personal connection with a customer service person, such as Anna Henthorne. Although Dee, while so slay with her style and fit, managed with the face of a condescending parent and the tone of the upset monster in monsters, Inc. when she says, "wazowski." The cute art on the wall and accepting signs helped to distract me from the hour it took to get my iced vanilla latte. If you're reading this, it is too late for me. read more

I've been to Bongo Java a few times over the years I've lived in Nashville - usually if I'm in the area for something else. I visited this past Saturday with a friend after we had gotten bagels at Proper Bagel and were walking around the neighborhood. Bongo has some pretty creative latte options, but I'm more of a simple coffee girl, so I stick to the basics. On this recent visit, I had a cold brew (it's summer now, switching over to iced and cold coffees for the next few months), which was good. My friend had one of their more fun lattes but had them make it iced. Bongo has a really nice patio, so if you enjoy a coffee outside, Bongo is a really good option. Nice patio, good coffee. Nothing super special about it, but a solid little neighborhood coffee shop that's great if you're in the area. read more

A breakfast sandwich with tons of leaves and basil pesto but no meat. To add bacon is 6$ really? Campfire cold brew has no flavor and taste almost like dirty water. I have no idea how this place is open. read more

Bongo Java - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

HASHBROWNS! Leaning on the grungier side of other local options, the vibes here cater to chill conversations, over decent coffee and good food. The key item on their menu has to be the Bongo Basic (eggs, HASHBROWNS, toast, and coffee). This menu item shines mainly because of the HASHBROWNS! If you can't tell by the all-caps excitement, they are something special. While you may not walk away from this meal feeling light and healthy, your taste buds will already be looking forward to the next time you come. Bongo Java also displays the art of different local creators every month. Check out the walls! read more

Bongo Java - Bongo Basic, with substituted bread for bagel. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I arrived at Bongo Java at 12:30pm on a Saturday, apprehensive about the potential wait I might encounter. To my pleasant surprise, I was greeted with no line, and a very attentive staff person behind the register. I ordered a hot drip coffee, which was charged at about $2. Nothing to write home about, but did the trick and was served in a ceramic mug which I appreciate. I also ordered the breakfast bagel sandwich. Now, I should preface that I'm a New Yorker and worked at bagel deli with stellar bagels for about 6 years. However, I do try to keep an open mind. They were out of everything bagels (always my first choice), so I opted for plain. The bagel itself had a hit of sweetness, and was rather soft even when toasted. The eggs were real (not carton), to Bongo's credit. Overall, the sandwich was too dry, and fell apart due to this. The taste itself was okay, but could have used more moisture from perhaps a different variety of cheese. I am giving 4 stars because I found the service to be friendly, very quick (got my sandwich within 5 minutes of sitting down), and professional while still relaxed. The atmosphere of the space was low-key, chatty, and supported a steady stream of people in and out. I am always on the look out for coffee shops or cafes to post up in for hours at a time to do work, and this fit the bill. I was surprised by the large, airy feeling of the building. There is a spacious outdoor area to sit in, and then three main areas indoors with plenty of varied seating. If you prefer a quieter, more secluded experience, there is a small back corner and adjacent room where you can work almost entirely alone. The aesthetic is warm, casual, and hip. I will certainly be returning, and am envisioning finishing many a term paper in these walls. read more

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I only got the apple cider, but it was delicious! I'll definitely have to come back to try some of their other food items (and hot chocolate one day). They brought the cider out to me right as I sat down- super fast! They were also super nice in taking my order which I appreciated as a first-timer. The place is also really nice, it has this cozy appeal that has me wanting to come back even if it's just to do my homework. Overall, a great spot- especially for college students! read more

Not the same bongo! Ahhh depressing and I went here for years after belmont classes! No more homemade in house muffins either. Such a shame and too expensive for what it is now. Sad . Service is of course so young they have no clue what it was and ambience is good but just everything has changed for the worst sad to say read more

Quiet little coffee shop, very friendly employees. The coffee was great, as well as the snacks. Worth the visit!