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    Bongo Java

    3.4 (26 reviews)

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    Christopher B.

    I had their ice latte with oat milk and cinnamon powder. The cinnamon cost me 75 cents. Really??? Since when do places charge for powder. Give me a break! The latte was excellent but minus a star for the extra charges.

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    Nayra B.

    One of the better airport matcha lattes I've had. I stopped in to Bongo Java prior to bag pickup for a pick me up and am happy that I did. The shop had a chill and eclectic vibe, the baristas were super nice and seemed to be having fun together while making drinks, and everything was clean and well stocked. I'd ordered a Matcha Latte, and though it was a little more pricey for its smaller size, it did its job and gave me the energy I needed. It was a little more on the bitter side as I'd opted for unsweetened, and had the matcha grade been higher it would have been an excellent beverage. It was steamed really well, the milk thicker and creamy, but I was a little disappointed to find it didn't have that foamy layer on top. It was a solid Latte, it just missed the mark for being a 5 star latte. Matcha enthusiasts at the Nashville airport, give this place a go!

    Carly M.

    This location is after security at the Nashville airport. We were headed to the C gate. This was the 1st coffee shop we saw. The line wasn't too bad. It was 4:30am. I was a little surprised it was open so early. It's pretty basic with no seating. They had a variety of coffees, espresso drinks, sandwiches. I got a small latte. The almond milk was $1 extra. The drink was ok nothing special. The pricing was pretty standard. I've been to some airports where the lattes were double the price. The staff wasn't friendly but my drink was ready pretty quick.

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    Genevieve M.

    Coffee shop at the Nashville International Airport. Got the Into the Wild latte that did the trick of waking me up with a warm drink on a cloudy day before a flight. Quick service and a decent food selection.

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    Harpreet S.

    Ordered a roll over latte at the airport on my morning flight and asked for 2% milk. I don't know if it's the latte flavor or what- but it just tasted like I was drinking milk that had gone bad. Wasn't a fan of the latte at all. The 2 stars was for the service staff being super efficient

    Tim O.

    Service was fast and friendly. Coffee is a 4. Breakfast sandwich is a 2. Burnt and the "crispy bacon" was anything but.

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    Ashley S.

    Stopped in here on the way to our gate. The sizes are much smaller than I feel they should be. The coffee was good. I got the local, which was honey & cinnamon.

    Iced caramel latte

    Fake egg breakfast sandwich and weak espresso. $10 for the sandwich, $6 for the coffee, $4 tip = $20 wasted.

    Mixup with the sandwich. Where's the Swiss?
    S R.

    We ate here Thanksgiving morning because everything else was closed. They messed up both egg sandwiches. My husband ordered the everything on an everything bagel. The sandwich came out with no meat on a whole wheat bagel. They tried rectifying it by doubling up the meat on my husband's sandwich. The bagel was hard and the sausage patty fatty. My scrambled egg with bacon and Swiss came out as fried egg with cheddar. The only good thing was the hot chocolate. I've never paid $14 for an egg sandwich before unless it came with sides. We would not recommend!

    Marcus F.

    I got the into the wild latte here wish is just a lavender latte. I didn't love it nor hate it. The worker here were really friendly though. And this is in a terminal we're a lot of people aren't at so it was empty

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    Excellent service. Very good cold brew. Everyone very friendly. I'm a stickler about coffee and very happy to go back.

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    6 months ago

    Quick service with a groovy vibe - decently priced for an airport and the chai latte is very spicy.

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    The service is so good. Quick and efficient. Brownie was so so good heated up and the vanilla latte was amazing. 10/10

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    3 years ago

    Nothing special. The large is the size of a small at Starbucks. Coffee was burnt at 4:10 am.

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    Green Beans Coffee

    Green Beans Coffee

    3.2(29 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    This review leads off my 2025 Nashville, Tennessee Yelp series and is my first Yelp review in the…read morefifteenth state that I have spent time in as a Yelper. So, it is time to spill the beans on Green Beans Coffee. That is, that excluding a Starbucks kiosk in the Hilton across the pedestrian bridge, it is the only coffee shop and possibly business beyond Security. When my brother and I arrived at BNA baggage claim on June 23, 2025; it was an hour before my Dad would arrive. I had been flying for hours and wanted to perk up with coffee. The first thing we did was ride the elevator to the pedestrian bridge and into the Hilton. The Starbucks kiosk appeared to be closed. So, we started off our Nashville vacation with Green Beans Coffee, a name that has been serving the city since 1997. This coffee shop has more of an airport vibe than a cozy coffee shop. However, it has a Nashville twist two it. At the corner of the coffee shop is a stage. Country Musicians perform there. I had just missed The Brian Ashley Trio. Although I could've ordered the coffee from a QR code on the table,and they would of brought it to my table; I chose to order at the counter. The friendly barista exchanged $4.12 for the medium coffee. That leads to the point that Green Beans did have more of a laid back environment in comparison to the businesses inside the airport. As I started up my Nashville vacation, I thought that this is solid coffee. And reasonably priced coffee for a business that lacks competition beyond Security in a major airport. Although the environment was more of an airport vibe, the spaciousness and seating offerings made it a pleasant place to wait for my Dad's plane to arrive. It is a short walk to baggage claim. Additionally the Wi-Fi was strong. As I conclude my leading review of my 2025 Nashville Tennessee serious, I am giving Green Beans Coffee. It was a good spot to perk up on the start of the Nashville vacation.

    This is the only place pre security where we met with a friend during our layover and really were…read moreimpressed with the service, deinks, and cookies.

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    Green Beans Coffee - The counter

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    Green Beans Coffee - This is the primary spot to perk up when you are outside security at the baggage claim.

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    This is the primary spot to perk up when you are outside security at the baggage claim.

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    Caliber Coffee

    4.7(295 reviews)
    2.7 miDonelson
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    If you're a smoothie lover, you HAVE to try Caliber Coffee Co. I can't stress that enough. I'm…read morehonestly mad at myself for waiting this long to try it.... It's in Donelson, and they truly check every box. Quick drive-thru, great prices, friendly staff, and tons of organic options. Their food menu is just as impressive as their drink menu. Sandwiches, all-day breakfast, salads, and even Aussie pies. I could keep going. I ordered one of their SmartFruit smoothies and went with the Tropical Harmony + Aloe (papaya, guava, passion fruit, pineapple, and aloe vera.) All I can say is WOW. Hands down the best smoothie I've had in Nashville, and it was only $5. I'll definitely be back soon to try their coffee and food. I took a quick peek the holiday menu, and I already have my eye on "The Grinch." Such a great spot all around!!

    Cute spot for a quick bite to eat and drink, but the service is hit or miss…read more I saw others receive a warm welcome when they stepped inside, but the barista I got just stared at my until I ordered (there was no line, so it wasn't like I was holding anyone up by reading over the menu). I said it was my first time trying their food, and she still just looked at me (I noticed after she was waiting to be done with my order to go talk to her boyfriend, so maybe that was why.) I got their iced matcha, and "my favorite" sandwich with a side of tomatoes. The matcha was good but way too sweet for a classic matcha. The sandwich and tomatoes were also good, but a bit pricy for what you got. I went back up to grab a water, and the other baristas were much nicer.

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    Caliber Coffee - Coming in the front door

    Coming in the front door

    Caliber Coffee - Breakfast Sammy and Cinnamon Dolce Latte

    Breakfast Sammy and Cinnamon Dolce Latte

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    Sweetmilk

    Sweetmilk

    4.2(332 reviews)
    1.8 miDonelson
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    Visiting the area and didn't want the sub par free hotel breakfast. Glad we ventured out as this…read morewas probably the best meal we had while in Nashville. We dined early on a Saturday so it wasn't busy yet. Service was wonderful. Staff told us of their favorites and didn't steer us wrong. You must get the grits! They were delicious! Love how bright the inside is. I will visit again when I am in Nashville next.

    Everything positive! Excellent wait staff. (Lea is a rock star). Everyone including the manager…read morewere pleasant, courteous and helpful. Ambience, throughout, particularly decor, especially, the restroom wallpaper but also the painted sunrise as well as the garage doors opening onto a generous patio, was fresh, upbeat and inviting. All of it is so very charming. The menu is very cool as well. We were in Nashville less than a week and we came twice. I do not recall what we ordered but it was all tasty and delightfully creative. Breakfast all day is a good fit for their offering. I know I had a breakfast casserole once, my wife ordered a cheeseburger which I finished for her. I did not sample her bagel (breakfast) but she enjoyed. Tiny biscuits and jelly were always welcome. I would go again in a minute. Overall, a highlight of our Nashville experience. Such a pleasant break from all the fast and over fried food. They actually offer salads which are scarce on Broadway (near the music scene).

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    Sweetmilk - Plenty of seating and bright

    Plenty of seating and bright

    Sweetmilk - Flat top omelet with arugula salad and pimento grits

    Flat top omelet with arugula salad and pimento grits

    Sweetmilk - Chicken and biscuit with greets/ pimento

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