Situated perfectly a few doors down from Bear Den Books, Treetop is both a mobile coffee truck…read more(we've seen them out-and-about around town) and this brick and mortar awesomeness. Inside, it has a touch of 70's flair and midcentury pizzazz in a small but serene space. Seating is limited, with a few cozy seating spots and many bar seats and low-top tables. The wi-fi was rockin' and many outlets being put to good, techie use. The barista warmly greeted us and quickly got to work with our creations-a cold brew and a hot latte. There is a $1 upgrade for dairy alternatives and any sugar and sweetener is in a self-serve area, not added into the drink (although the barista asked me if that's okay, thus, I think she would have added if I preferred that). They have sugar and stevia, as an FYI for anyone who wants/needs a different option. They have a few baked treats and a few seasonal coffee flavors and add-in flavors and beyond that, the drink menu is simplistic. My latte was the creamiest, foamiest latte in all the land. The coffee itself was a touch more bitter than we like but we were able to doctor it up nicely with stevia. Cute spot with a lovely view of the surrounding, scenic neighborhood.

Our order: seasonal latte and cold brew…read more I typically am not one for foam but this latte got me. Beyond its beautiful aesthetics, the milky layer provided a rich and nutty sweetness that complemented the dark and earthy tones of the espresso. The cold brew was quite the adventure, taking in every layer, one at a time. What started out as subtle sweetness quickly turned into a cacao aroma and ended at citrus tartness. Small but mighty brick and mortar shop in a quaint neighborhood across from a church and lined with other local businesses. Bar stools, lounge chair, work bench, they've got it all. Certainly a hidden gem in residential Knoxville. So glad we stopped by!

YUM, everything is wonderful! Their tarts remind me of my time in Europe. Everything is lovingly…read moremade and traditional. Can't wait for Valentines Day for my gift to my hubby. This is a hidden gem in Knoxville!

Another long weekend took us go Knoxville and it's food scene. This is a great little bakery at the…read moreend of a shopping Center. If you don't know it's there. It could be easy to miss. We arrived an hour after opening and everything was being freshly restocked. There are so many wonderful choices but since we were trying to cram as many places as we could into the weekend we limited ourselves to 2 pastries. We tried the almond croissant and the lemon one. The almond was good but maybe a tad over baked. It didn't have that tender flakiness I expected of a croissant. Flavorful yes and still worth a try. Next up was the lemon filled croissant. OMG!!! this was perfection in a pastry. Tender flaky and just the right amount of the filling. The filling was sweet and tart but in an addictive way. I wanted to go back and buy several more it was that good. If all the other fruit filled croissants are like the lemon, you won't be disappointed. They have a varón options including coffee. We skipped coffee since we had another place picked for coffee. If you're in Knoxville give this place a try. I'm sure you will find a delicious option you'll love. We will definitely be back when we return to the area.

This Starbucks was located on Chapman Triangle Way just off of the 441 highway near the 168…read morehighway. Per the usual with any Starbucks visit, I placed my order on the mobile app before going inside to wait for my drink. My order was for a tall flat white. It was a very short wait before my drink was ready. With coffee in hand, I got out my laptop to put in some work before heading to the airport. The coffee was good and the WiFi was good as well.

Super nice drive thru employees and good coffee. Baked goods are good as well. Speedy service.read more

I enjoyed my brief visit to this coffee shop! It's right on the edge of downtown. I was coming from…read moreGatlinburg and just wanted a London fog latte so I came and got one. It wasn't as sweet as I expected (like if you order at Starbucks for eg) but the ambiance inside is excellent - they have tables and regular chairs but also couches and big soft chairs. I sat in a big soft chair and was very comfortable! They also have two clean bathrooms, i changed in there after hiking. There weren't enough hanging pegs but they were spacious so still good enough. The staff up front were quick and helpful! No trouble there. And there were a decent number of parking spots out back - that said, by the time I left, the lot was completely full. Not sure where else you could park in the area. Overall, if passing and needing a rest I would rec this spot! But I would try ordering something else besides a London fog ;)

Local coffee shop in a neat little neighborhood, I stopped in to Honeybee and spent the first half…read moreof my Friday morning here as my "office." It's a comfy space though a little small and by 10:00, it was starting to get crowded with laptop folks. I took that as my cue and headed onwards. But first, there was coffee (a cortado that was more like a flat white) and a bunch of time on their wifi. There is a parking lot in the back. If it's full there, it will be full inside. [Review 1193 of 2024 - 509 in Tennessee - 22216 overall]

Fantastic stop this morning on the way to the office…read more Grabbed a vanilla bean latte and a prosciutto and Gruyère croissant and both were ready in a few minutes.

I visited this café on a really cold day. I was disappointed by a coffee shop around the corner…read morethat ran out of coffee beans and had a horrible snobby attitude, so I wanted to check out what they had at Old City Java. Not only did they have a great selection of espresso beans, the barista was happy to educate me on the different options. I also got a dark chocolate bar made in Asheville that was absolutely fantastic! My hot Cortado to go was delicious and high on the caffeine side. (My favorite!!) There is adequate seating for studying, working, or chatting with friends and the atmosphere is warm and relaxing with good WiFi. They have several family style restrooms that are easy to access. The only challenge is that parking can be difficult, but it's inner city....what did I expect? The barista was super fast and had an amazing attitude. I will 100% be back!

Daughter & I need to kill time prior to flight home. She wanted spot to study too, this was…read moreperfect. Sat by front window to people watch. Knoxville is decent size city but sleepier with all the students gone during the summer. Ordered our drinks plus bfast burrito for me. Everything was good but the staff really highlighted our visit- sweet, efficient and personable - great reflection of Knoxville.

Cute spot near downtown Knoxville…read more There's a decent amount of seating inside and there wasn't too many people ordering on a weekday morning. I ordered a chorizo breakfast burrito and a coffee. The coffee was not too sweet and tasted great but I wouldnt say it was strong. The burrito came out nice and hot with a side of salsa. The salsa is a store bought salsa and I would've loved to see a homemade salsa instead. I'd definitely go back here again if I was in town for a quick filling breakfast.

Wow great experience! Cool coffee shop in the Kerns Bakery Food Hall. Large parking lot with free…read moreparking. There's a big central eating area with plenty of tables and seating options in the food hall. Or, you can sit at the coffee shop counter. Cool, hip vibe overall in an up and coming part of Knoxville. Tried an iced split drink - strawberry matcha and Blackberry latte (called the Black Bear). You pick your two split flavors -- fun!! Baristas asked about intolerances and allergies before making a recommendation. Can substitute various milks/products and SF options are available. Also tried a strawberry cream cheese pastry (heated). Everything was excellent! I think I'm addicted to Black Bears now!

The food is amazing, yummy gluten free options! The lattes…read moreand teas are delicious too! Service is always great and people are always friendly

I absolutely love this place! It was such a happy accident of a find in a mostly desolate area of…read moretown (shops/eateries are few and far between over this way). The guy who runs it is super nice and genuinely loves that he is able to provide seriously good coffee and treats for his community (and we're pretty syked on it too!). They make this cold brew coffee they call Nitro. Now, let me just tell you (and if you follow my Yelp page at all you know I'm a tea snob) I hardly ever like coffee, BUT this! This is AMMMAAAZZZIINNNGGG. It's super smooth, has great flavor, and double the caffeine! I am a wimp so I had him make a special concoction with milk and caramel syrup to cut down on the amount of coffee some, and it is such a treat! I tried it black too on the first time we visited, which was very daring for me, and I even loved it black, so that's saying a lot! I've also gotten their caramel apple cider, which was absolutely phenomenal! It blows Whole Foods and Starbucks caramel apple ciders outta the water! It smells like a spicy tea and tastes like the perfect fall day. The shop itself is super cute. Checkered floors, detailed branding with Sokno etched on one of the fridges and some nicely screen printed t-shirts, and the fridges leftover from when the space used to be a gas station are filled with locally made goods. I particularly love the wooden utensils (I will definitely be buying the wooden cake server one of these days!). Can't wait to see how this place grows! P.S. They have food too! But I haven't tried any of it yet... Sandwiches and things. The grilled pimento cheese is definitely on my list next time we're there around eatin' time!

This family store probably thought I was a crazy Asian for coming here right when it opened to end…read moreup buying one scoop of pumpkin spice ice cream. I was searching for baked goods that opened early, around 7am, and this was my best bet. I drove 30 minutes to get here and was completely disappointed. They did not have baked goods. I didn't want to waste the drive so I ordered ice cream. They didn't have much options and I really wanted the pumpkin ice cream from the yelp pictures. When they told me they didn't have it because it wasn't in season, they saw my face sink even further. But they had a stash in the back! I asked for a sample and I saw the level of difficulty since it was frozen storage. It was worse when they thought I wanted to the whole pint and only asked for a scoop. Which I regret! This was such great pumpkin ice cream! There were chunks of pumpkin and ginger and it was so good! It didn't taste like clumps of sugar balls and even though it was from the frozen storage, I wish I bought the pint. But having ice cream for breakfast and a birthday cake for lunch was kind of fatty. I highly recommend coming here for the pumpkin ice cream if you like pumpkin. I will definitely come back to try their fresh ice cream.

Seed Coffee is my go-to spot to get work done. It's in a repurposed old church, so there's so much…read morespace--perfect whether you want a quiet corner or a big table to spread out. What makes it even better is their mission. They partner with coffee growers in places like Haiti and invest back into those communities, so your coffee is actually doing some good too. Food and drinks are also on point. The "Mamba" is a spicy peanut butter spread on a bagel--simple but so good and a little different. I also loved the orange popsicle matcha--super refreshing and just fun. Great coffee, great space, and a spot you can feel good about supporting.

Man, this place was popping on a Sunday morning, and for good reason! The coffee was absolutely…read moredelicious, and I love the unique concept of repurposing an old church into such a creative space. The prices were great, and my order came out quickly. There are so many cozy nooks and corners where you can relax or catch up with friends, and they even have conference rooms, how cool is that? Such a fun spot with great vibes all around!

Review only relates to activities and meal because we did not stay overnight. We were surprised to…read morelearn that you don't need to spent the night to reserve activities, archery and ax throwing, along with dinning. The property is gorgeous, flowers everywhere and various water features. Definitely felt like we'd stepped right into The Shire. The staff was super friendly and helped us through the property and explained what access we had as non-guests. Ax throwing and archery were really fun and not crowded, each group had dedicated lanes. After our hour was up we migrated to the dinning area and all sat at our separate tables. Meals are seated together with a pre planned menu. Food tasted great. Since you prepay for the meal and activity there is no waiting for the check. But remember to tip the staff because that's not included in the prepayment. They have a jar on the entry table to the dinning room. Would love to return to as a guest and get the full experience.

We recently visited Ancient Lore for the dinner and movie experience. We were excited for the…read moreevening and, given the premium price, expected a comfortable and enjoyable experience. The highlight of our visit was definitely the food--it was absolutely fabulous and exceeded our expectations. Unfortunately, the movie experience was disappointing. The seating was uncomfortable, and from our original seats it was difficult to see the screen. We eventually moved to the chairs at the front for a better view, but they were even less comfortable. The biggest issue was the noise. Several overnight guests remained in the viewing area talking throughout the beginning of the movie instead of watching it. Their conversations were loud enough that we could barely hear the film. While a staff member did ask them to be quieter, the talking continued until well over halfway through the movie, making it difficult to enjoy the experience we had paid for. I was also disappointed with the drinks. The photos made them appear to be around 8-10 ounces, but they seemed to be only about 5-6 ounces. At $12 each, they did not feel like a good value and were not what I expected based on the advertising. After our visit, I reached out to management privately to share these concerns because I wanted to give them the opportunity to address the issues before posting a public review. Unfortunately, I never received a response. The lack of communication was disappointing and is the primary reason I decided to leave a two-star review. Overall, the food was grewt, but the uncomfortable seating, lack of a quiet viewing environment, the disappointing value of the drinks, and the absence of any response from management left us feeling that the overall experience did not justify the cost. I hope these concerns are taken seriously and addressed so future guests can fully enjoy what has the potential to be a wonderful evening.