I don't know what a Capybara is, but the coffee tastes good, is reasonably priced, and they have excellent service with a lot of smiles. It is a clean well lit cafe. It is tastefully decorated. The ambience is good - not to quiet but quiet enough to get some laptop ping done - as evidenced by the good groups of patrons. read more

Leticia Fernandez is the owner of this place and she is the rudest person I have ever met. This coffee shop is right next to where I would park to get to class so sometimes I would stop in to get a coffee on the way or sit and get coffee and study. Today I was sitting in there doing studying at eating some food I had with me and drinking water. I was panning on ordering an iced chai after I finished my water I just wanted to get through drinking it first. That's when Leticia Fernandez came up to me and said I had to buy something then and I was being rude (I had literally only been in there for 5 minutes). I told her I had been planning on it and showed her my capybara points that showed I was a semi regular customer. She scoffed at me saying "some people have way more" She then said she saw me eating sushi from Publix once there (let me tell you this was on their patio for 5 minutes max and no one was out there and it's a public space) Being in a college area where UTK students find places to sit and study should be expected and when I've literally spent so much money on their overpriced coffee there I would expect to be treated with respect. Well now I have no respect for this business and lady it was not me being rude it was you. If I you as a customer are not wanting to get berated and called rude by a passive aggressive money hungry lady then do not go here. Do not support Leticia Fernandez's business because she is a greedy owner. I guess I will never get an iced chai from here again, oh well it wasn't even that good anyway there's plenty of coffe stores better than them in Knox.Oh also she said I was taking up space at a table and they have a crowded atmosphere when there were still many tables open and it's not my fault you set up the space the way you did, what's even crazier is that I was going to pay for an expensive coffee from them until she berated me. Don't go here go to k brew Knox! Way better people, atmosphere, and coffee! Or seed coffee, or awaken, or coffee and chocolate! read more

Unique spot with very friendly service. A great departure from standard chain options. read more

Capybara Coffee - Blackberry lemonade and cheddar jalapeño biscuit - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

FOR THE LOVE OF GOD DO NOT GET THE ORANGE ESPRESSO TONIC ICED DRINK. It taste like vomit in a cup! And they would not exchange it for another drink that didn't taste like a sin to coffee. I guess they don't understand what good customer service looks like. However, the bourbon caramel latte was very good both hot and iced and the carrot cake muffin (don't remember the name of it) was also very good! I would have given them 5 stars if it wasn't for that awful tonic drink and bad service. It was a cute place, I would go back. I would just be careful trying fun drinks knowing how bad that seasonal one was. read more

The ambiance was great for working and/or chatting. The ladies who helped me were also awesome. I enjoyed the espresso chocolate scone more than the latte. It was rich and not too sweet. I just wish that I could taste more of the espresso but that's one of the reasons I didn't give full 5 stars. Well, that and the latte was not as rich in coffee taste. I like my latte a little stronger. But overall, it was worth the visit. read more

Capybara Coffee - Latte and chocolate espresso scone - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

in love with this place. when i went to tennesee i had to run in here and check it out. capybarra plushies everywhere- i almost bought one... the coffee was great and helped me on my roadtrip back. service was super good and fast. the inside of the place is the cutest and had a cool vibe. read more

Capybara Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Awesome baristas, great coffee, nice study environment! Definitely a hidden gym next to campus

Fun little coffee shop with excellent and friendly service, strong menu offering original brews and CBD additions, and plenty to fix up the caffeine drop in - us four sampled the seasonal berry latte and mocha. Everyone enjoyed theirs even a few who are not coffees drinkers, highly recommend! read more

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Visited this cute coffee shop with my husband. Ordered a iced mocha coffee. Tasted great and energized me. 10/10 Great service. Kind, cleanly, and made sure we liked our order before we left. It felt more personal than going to Starbucks. Definitely recommend! read more

Capybara Coffee - Mocha Iced coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

In town for a softball camp with my daughter and continuing my practice of finding a local coffee shop to try and Capybara was the selection. They outsource their baked goods with a local bakery and the jalapeño pimento cheese kolache was delicious! Got a medium honey latte and it was perfectly made- and not overly sweet- which is how it should be. The owner waited on me- by chance- and she was super kind and friendly. Great vice- has some outdoor seating- although today was rainy and not suitable. Definitely a five star and Capybara is worth a stop if you want good coffee and friendly service! read more

Capybara is a very pleasant environment for anyone. The staff was pleasant and quick. The coffee was rich and tasty. There are many places to sit. The staff also keep the establishment very clean by when customers left they clean each table off thoroughly. There is only street parking that I found. Great place to take a breach from classes if near university commons and study while drinking a coffee. There is free Wi-Fi. read more

Capybara Coffee - Iced brown sugar latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Had to come back and give this place a second chance. The matcha (!) will keep me coming back. No sugar added which is hard to find. Love! read more

Capybara Coffee - Iced matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

My favorite coffee shop in Knoxville! Their seasonal drinks are so good - make sure to try the pumpkin spice latte when it's in season (they make it with real pumpkin, and it's SO much better than the usual, artificial pumpkin flavor people use). The atmosphere is perfect for studying, meeting up with colleagues or friends, and the location couldn't be more convenient for UT campus. They got above and beyond to make your drink and entire experience worth it! The sweet treats are from VG's bakery, so good. It's so easy to park here, which is something I can't say about a ton of coffee shops in Knoxville. read more

A fun little coffee shop with easy access to shopping and campus. I was a first timer today and didn't really know what to expect but I was pleasantly surprised. When I walked in I was greeted by a friendly staff and quickly taken care of when it comes to ordering. I ordered just a simple cup of coffee. I sat and they brought the order out to me. It was fresh brewed coffee that was in its own separate vessel. Th coffee was toasted well and had a wonderful flavor. The atmosphere was comfortable. With a choice between tables, lounge chairs, and outside seating all people can find a spot. If you are wanted a quiet little shop that has a great staff don't miss out on this Knoxville gem. read more

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Let's start with the two stars they are for the nice staff and the muffins are good The coffee sadly is very over priced considering the flavor. If you are doing cold brew you can use anything but the important thing is the after effects that being side cold brew is best done with medium roast or darker not blonde or light. We paid not including tip 15$ for 3 items and the iced drinks are all 16oz only . It's up to everyone on how they spend or sell. I just won't be spending more there. read more

Small, but welcoming coffee shop. Great location, lots of free parking and a good place to meet up with friends. Not a big selection in the "to go with" department, i.e., goodies or snacks, but that is ok! read more

Great spot, delicious coffee, and fantastic service! The owner gave me helpful recommendations since it was my first visit! I ended up getting the honey lavender hot latte. This visit will definitely not be my last! (Btw, they even bring your coffee to your table!) read more

Capybara Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

I had some kind of matcha. So good and I love the theme. I can't wait to go back. The service was good as well.

Best coffee shop in Knoxville. Syrupy, corn notes in espresso. Nice folks working there.

While visiting UT campus, I headed over to this coffee shop. It was easy to park in the garage and access from it or you can access from the street as well. The owner was very helpful and let me taste the coldbrew lemonade before purchasing a cup. It was delicious! I ordered it and the she assisted in selection of a bag of coffee based off MY preferences. She also ensured I had a grinder since it was while bean coffee. If I did not have a grinder, she said they would be able to assist. Definitely check this place out. And try their cold brew lemonade. I found out later they have this by the jug now. I will be back! read more

A personal friend of mine had a meeting for an internship where their bosses happened to choose Capybara. They didn't buy any coffee because it was later in the day and they were only there for a short time for the meeting. The male owner of this cafe followed my friend outside of the cafe, tugged on his jacket and started cussing him out and getting in his personal space *with COVID in mind* I can understand the argument that if you are going to be present within a building of a company, you should contribute in some type of way like tipping or buying a water battle, something minor. But to cuss a civilian out in an unprofessional manner without warning or respect is not tolerable. We were monthly customers as we'd occasionally get coffee after grocery shopping at Publix but you lost customers over the one time he doesn't buy anything. read more

As a capybara lover and coffee addict, I cannot say enough good things about this coffee shop! Its affordable, trendy, in a good location, and the staff was great! Highly recommend!! read more

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Great little place however the cold brew only comes in 16oz. Cold brew flavor is on point, no milk needed. read more

Capybara Coffee - Cold Brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Capybara coffee is my favorite coffee shop. I have tried many shops in the Knoxville area, and nothing quite compares to the charm of this location. The staff is very helpful when you don't know what to get. Capybara coffee has so many options, so there is something for everyone. The atmosphere is so great when you need to get work done, or need to catch up with a friend. I recommend a honey and cinnamon latte! read more

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Such a cute place! Fun location and very nice staff. I felt very comfortable and welcome here. My latte could've been a bit stronger for my taste, but that's just a personal preference. read more

I come to capy quite often to do work and always enjoy a delicious, reasonably priced coffee. Much better than Starbucks and easy to get to from campus. read more

Capybara Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Highly recommend this place! The location is perfect! Plenty of street parking, and, failing that, garage parking. Good space for studying as well-very spacious. And the bathrooms are fairly spacious and well maintained. And the pumpkin spice latte was very good!! Slightly too much cinnamon for my taste, but still great, and something I know others will enjoy. My only complaint is the music is slightly too loud if you're sitting in the back. But again, this is something that wouldn't bother many people, and is just a personal preference. If you usually study at a Starbucks, you'll be fine! read more

Capybara Coffee - Regular coffee menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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This is a super cute coffee shop. Great spot to stop while shopping. I had the house coffee. Staff was very friendly and quick considering how busy it was. I look forward to trying their cold brew and lattes! The place is small so it wouldn't be a good meeting space but for a quick grab and go coffee it's perfect read more

This is a new contender for the Knoxville coffee scene. It's a small and cozy place to sip coffee and chill. Very close to campus and is in the same shopping center as Walmart. The coffee itself was just okay. I've had it a couple of times now, to me it not the freshest coffee I've ever had. However, it is way better than the fast food coffee that is in the area. The taste of the coffee is more acidic than other coffee houses in the area. The cold coffee is more acidic than the hot pout over. This would be what I suggest getting if you are wanting just coffee. The owner is very friendly and willing to answer any questions you may have. The store is very clean and modernly decorated. The rest rooms are spotless, which is a plus! *Tip: They do accept Apple and Android Pay, so easy to pay! Yay! All in all, it's just alright. It's a bit acidic for my taste, however, I will give them another chance, and update accordingly. read more

Capybara Coffee - Capybara Coffee! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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Best coffee shop in Knoxville. Coffee is excellent, they serve VG's baked goods, have comfortable seating and owner and staff are very nice. Location near UTK is an added plus. read more

My favorite coffee shop in Knoxville. The folks who own it are so good and so welcoming. The coffee is great. I just really appreciate this spot. read more

I started going to Capybara Coffee in November of 2021 and have been a regular ever since. The staff is the main reason I keep coming back, and they are the best staff I've ever met at a coffee shop, or anywhere for that matter. The coffee is also the best coffee I've ever had! I've been to many many coffee shops around Knoxville, and even places like Hilton Head and other cities and nothing compares at all to Capybara Coffee. If I could give it six stars I would! read more

Simply delicious! This is far better than the Starbucks run of the mill coffee. They have a delightful brazillian coffee that is so light and flavorful that the smell of goodness brought me inside while running some errands. I asked for their house speciality and the wonderful couple sold me a latte made with local milk and topped with cinnamon. No sugar needed, its magnificent. I'll definitely be back. read more

Capybara Coffee - House special - latte with cinnamon no need for sugar. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

I really love the staff here and the prices are very reasonable for the quality, aesthetic and study place! They also have a punch card to earn a free coffee for every tenth coffee you buy which is a great plus! Free water station and typically really quiet so a great place to study/get work done. My go-to is the latte and coffee cake, couldn't praise either enough! read more

Capybara Coffee - Regular Latte and coffee cake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Great place. I really liked it, and it was very cool. I will be going back to capybara coffee.

Coffee is great, however, customer service is not. Owner was not open for me to sit and do homework outside (in a 40 degree weather, when it was empty and no one else would sit outside) while I waited on my girlfriend to get her nails done upstairs. He said that it was "ridiculous to want to wait on her in his coffee shop". Even when I told him that we would get drinks there when she got done. We have bought stuff there before (to-go) and it has been amazing. However, his rudeness was unwarranted and we are certainly not going back to a place where we are not welcome. If you're looking for businesses that care about their (so-called loyal) customers, this is not your place. read more

This is my ultimate favorite coffee shop in Knoxville. It's the first coffee shop I've felt safe in during the pandemic. They are following all regulations. Restricted seating, consistently cleaned surfaces, masks required when not seated, etc. I feel so good about being here and doing my homework here. The coffee is also AMAZING! They've won my heart. read more

After a long week dealing with end of the school year events and working full time! This morning Caramel Latte with 2 shots of Expresso has me ready to push through the weekend graduation events! read more

Our cold brew was so sour and acidic we had to throw them away. It wasn't even decent enough to power through. The service was good at least. read more

This is one of my new favorite coffee shops in Knoxville. I love that, since it's new, it's a wonderful place to study or relax because it's a lot quieter than a lot of the other coffee shops. The staff has always been very friendly and welcoming to me whenever I come in. I've only ever had their lattes, but I think they're delicious. They're my favorite lattes I've tried at any Knoxville coffee shop. When flavored, they're a little on the sweet side, but that's how I like mine. So I would suggest asking for less syrup if you don't like your flavored lattes that sweet. I love VG's bakery, and I'm so excited now that Capybara carries their pastries. Definitely need to stop in and try a muffin. I love that the shop is easily accessible and has a lot of parking in the garage, because that's hard to find downtown. I would definitely recommend Capybara to anyone who wants a good coffee while reading a book or studying in a quiet atmosphere. read more