From the moment you walk through the door, you're greeted with genuine aloha and some of the…read morefriendliest staff you'll ever meet. The atmosphere is bright, welcoming, and relaxing, with soaring vaulted ceilings, a gorgeous stone fireplace, plenty of natural light, and air conditioning that makes it the perfect place to escape the Tennessee heat. They even have a covered porch with fans and café lighting if you'd rather enjoy your coffee outside. The beachy Hawaiian vibe is unlike anything else around. It's peaceful, inviting, and a wonderful place to study, catch up with friends, work remotely, or simply unwind with a great cup of coffee. The coffee is outstanding. Mahalo roasts their own beans, and you can absolutely taste the difference. Every cup is smooth, rich, and full of flavor. My favorite is the decaf, which has delicious notes of cocoa and toasted marshmallow, but I've enjoyed several of their regular coffees too. They also offer great milk options, including Califia Farms almond and oat milk, along with traditional milk, cream, and other alternatives. The drive-thru is quick and convenient, making it easy to grab a coffee on the go, but I highly recommend spending a little time inside because the space is so inviting. Their merchandise is also adorable! The shirts, hats, mugs, and bags of freshly roasted coffee make it hard to leave without taking something home. If you're anywhere near Knoxville and looking for an incredible local coffee shop, Mahalo Coffee is absolutely worth the stop. Between the exceptional coffee, beautiful space, amazing staff, and genuine hospitality, it's the kind of place you'll want to visit again and again. Mahalo truly brings a little slice of Hawaii to East Tennessee. Highly recommend!

Aloha beachy vibes and great coffee! Hey, don't forget about the bagels! They even have GF options!…read moreI love that ! Super niche coffee shop!

I really liked Intrepid! The decaf coffee nitro paired really well with maple syrup & the french…read morevanilla tea went nicely with the honey. I loved the foam that comes with nitro--lends to a smooth finish & pleasant mouthfeel. Next time, I would probably get half sweet, but I still enjoyed it. The service was great, too. The barista was super helpful & friendly. I wish I caught her name! The space was great for hanging out with friends & doing laptop work. A bit loud though to study or do deep work. All in all, I'd love to come back!

What a great coffee and tea bar addition to Harding Valley. I love the fact that you can sample…read moretheir tap-served nitro, especially those made with bourbon barrel roasted beans. My friend's blueberry bourbon nitro smelled incredible and tasted just as good. I was surprised that they serve hot nitro too, and alcoholic drinks. I got a matcha latte and the whisking was done perfectly and professionally. I'm obsessed with their commitment to all natural ingredients, no sweeteners or artificial flavors. I would love to come back and try their espresso martini or masala chai with a pastry next time.

I don't know what a Capybara is, but the coffee tastes good, is reasonably priced, and they have…read moreexcellent 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.

Leticia Fernandez is the owner of this place and she is the rudest person I have ever met. This…read morecoffee 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!

Remedy is always a great study and work spot! However, bring headphones cause it is one large open…read morespace! The large windows and bright light by the front really helps me focus. They are often busy and today was no exception. Yet, the staff was very patient and friendly! I had no issues whatsoever. The coffee was delicious and the perfect temp (no lukewarm warm coffee here). The one downside can be the parking. Its street parking only and it fills up fast. It can be a little bit of a walk but not bad! There is accessible handicap parking near the entrance though. I hope you enjoy!

Did the job for a WFCoffeeshop while I was in town…read more I got the Pink Water Skooma (peppercorn, orange blossom, and honey) with oatmilk. It was good, didn't blow me away. I will say though, I loved the open area and the WiFi.

coffee and food were delicious! staff was friendly &…read morewelcoming! efficient service! bathrooms are clean :)

We spent an overnight near Knoxville and when we searched for a coffee house we landed on Awaken…read moreCoffee. The vibe is very cool; laid back and comfortable. I ordered a standard hot latte no added flavor just 2% milk. What I got was a full bodied, rich and smooth cup of coffee. The roast has no bitterness. Very enjoyable. My wife asked for something sweet hot and they recommended a latte with honey and cayenne. It was just right. Kick of heat and not too sweet. A surprising star of our visit was an apple tart! It paired so well with our coffees. It was fresh and a nice balance of crisp tart and warm apple. We also brought one of our dogs with us and Awaken is very pet friendly. There was also another pet owner chilling at a nearby table. Great stop. We highly recommend Awaken if you are in the area. Be advised that parking is paid in the area.

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!

It's fairly good coffee. More handcrafted than a place like Starbucks. But, I'd say it's slightly…read moreless good than Honeybee Coffee -- which is within walking distance down the same street. Still, solid choice if you are craving coffee. I'd come back. No inside seating like a regular coffee shop. But, there's an adjacent bar area and covered outdoor seating in front of the store. It's an urban renewal sort of vibe with graffiti and bright colors.

Coffee tasted great, got an Americano v smooth Guy running…read morethe shop was v nice gave me recommendations on where to have breakfast Ambiance is fine if you are looking to have a slow morning and chat with a friend but not much else

Insane. One of the best matchas I've ever had…read more Great ratio of matcha to syrup and they make their syrups in house so it was fresh and I had chunks of blueberries which I really liked. Super cute place too and staff was so nice!! I also loved how all the speciality drinks were available for matchas and espresso lattes I've never seen that before! If I lived here I would be here all the time

Owner is extremely rude and publicly post customers dms that complained. Has also made a post that…read moreshe will now start serving only "cute girls with over 1k Instagram followers." I have always been a loyal customer and spent a lot of time there, but the owner has driven me away with how unprofessional and rude she is.