Sip Café is a convenient late-night spot, which I really appreciated since it's open later than…read moremost places. It was warm and my cortado was good! That said, it's not very cozy (very bright lights + tables were dirty), and the servers weren't especially friendly during my visit. It feels much more like an ice cream stop than a place to sit and work or hang out for a while--more quick treat than café vibe. Still, the late hours make it a useful option if you're craving something sweet in the evening.

I have been driving by Sips Cafe and Mike's Ice Cream on Gallatin for years and finally made it…read morepoint to stop in on a recent weekend...and for the most part, pretty happy I did. Local, classic style cafe serving up all the coffee and espresso classics alongside pastries, ready-made breakfast treats and of course, house-made ice cream! I popped in for a cold brew and pastry, and got just what I was after. It was around 9am and I had just left the gym, so I decided to skip the ice cream, but it did look and sound tasty...so I will have to update this review once I partake in the sweet goodness of a good scoop or two. For my cold brew, I added almond milk and for the pastry, I went with the ham and cheese. The cold brew was good, nothing spectacular, but it hit the spot. The pastry was warmed up, which was a nice touch. The dough was flaky and the cheese melty, so I was not mad at it at all. Service was a bit odd, not exactly what I was expecting from a local coffee spot. While it was not unfriendly, I would not call it friendly either. It was very transactional, which I know sounds odd given it was a transaction of sorts...but just didn't do it for me from a service perspective. The space has it's own vibe with checked flooring, retro sofas and chairs with cafeteria style tables and chairs and a fountain and plant wall next to the high top table. All of which were a bit worn. Which I take is probably part of the aesthetic, but still worth noting. I love my local coffee spots, and try to support them as much as possible. Sip Cafe was a bit underwhelming for me on my first visit, but I will stop by again at some point. Overall I would give Sip a solid 3.5, which I will push to a 4 without issue.

Elegy coffee is my favorite. I have gone to all locations in Nashville and the service and quality…read moreand taste is always consistent. I am very pleased. Definitely my top five favorite coffee shops in nashville the location. I frequent. The most is the East nashville location. The vibe and ambience is always superb. I love the feel very modern but still calming. I love that they add a lot of greenery in the shop. The retail area is so nice so clean and various aesthetic definitely adds onto the nice five I enjoy looking at it all the time, and I love that they have such a large selection of merchandise, even candles. Let's get to the best part. I always order the honey bear latte. It's the best. I don't care all year around. I get it especially during pumpkin season. I get the honey bear pumpkin so good! My second favorite, which I low-key want to gatekeep, but I won't Actually, it's my first favorite, but like I said, I wanna keep it, but I won't. Is the ice miso caramel latte with oat milk. The flavors are so bomb and out of this world I was very hesitant to try it at first, but oh my God when I want a latte this is the latte that I want. That's the first thing I think about when I wake up and that's the first thing I get on my way to work. Highly recommend if you haven't tried it! I also very much enjoy the breakfast sandwich sandwiches, breakfast bagel, and the breakfast burrito especially the breakfast burritos!! Try it! if you haven't you're gonna love it!

This place is sick, they've got a small shop inside and plenty of room outside to hangout and get…read morework done. Workers were super cool and helped us out with what to order since we've never been. She had my coffee ready before I even blinked, and it's delicious, we will definitely be back!

Lovely little coffee spot with solid pastries too! The line was quite long on a Saturday morning,…read morebut they move relatively quickly. The selection of breakfast and pastry options is extensive and tempting. They have a ton of god gluten free and vegan options too. I ended up getting a vegan chocolate coconut scone because it looked better than any of the other treats, and it was so perfectly savory and sweet at the same time. The scone itself had a nice doughy saltiness to it that was matched by the sweet chocolate chunks! The lattes were good. I had a whole milk latte and appreciated the care they put into the art. Parking is quite crowded but people are constantly going in and out so you shouldn't have to wait long for a spot to open!

Looking for a place to grab a light lunch or brecky, Dose, is a good option. Many people also seem…read moreto come while working. I wasn't a fan of the matcha. It lacked the matcha flavor, but the coffee here seems to be a must try based off the amount of times I heard it being ordered while eating in. The tomato basil soup and grilled cheese was a nice light option. The soup could stand some salt for flavor, but other than that I was pretty pleased with my option. They have house coffee (drip) that they offer until 1pm. It is NOT complimentary.

Popped into this little coffee shop while I was in the neighborhood and it ended up being a really…read moregreat vibe inside! I got the coconut latte which was 10/10 perfect coconut flavor with the espresso and not too sweet. If you're in the area and looking for a cute cafe to stop at, I recommend this place!

Overall: Very very cute and a nice little cafe to study in! We came here while waiting for an…read moreappointment. I got the avocado toast and a coconut flavored matcha. I would go back to try the coconut latte instead, but it wasn't bad for a little pick me up. Service: Our drinks and food came out really quickly and the staff was very nice! Ambiance: Super cozy and cute! They had a lot of cute stickers too and I ended up getting one. :)

I love that this place is queer friendly. I drive past it but had never stopped by. It is very…read morespacious inside and has parking in the front and back. I went here with a couple of friends. l and didn't feel like I was struggling to talk over other conversations. So it's a a good casual meeting space. I got the seasonal coffee and didn't enjoy it. I ended up adding some simple syrup to try and cover the flavor. My friend got the chai and it was very watery and milky. I got a little bit more tea added after she drank some down but it wasn't very concentrated.

Madtown Coffee is becoming one of my favorite places on our side of the city! While it is not in…read morethe most savory part of Madison, the location seems to add to the character and vibe of the whole place! I love me a good local coffee shop with friendly folks, comfy seating, stellar vibes...and then you add being fully accepting of folks, and you got me for good! Madtown is all of those things plus some. I usually pop by early on weekend mornings to enjoy a cold brew and breakfast wrap while people watching, which gets really good here! The drink menu has a lot of classic coffee drinks plus a few specialty and/or fruit forward blended drinks, but again, most of their focus and expertise is around coffee, even offering pour over! Food menu is solid with a few breakfast sandwiches, lunch sandwiches along with a variety of pastries and baked goods. Overall, Madtown Coffee is a cool spot that I am very happy has a place in the neighborhood. This is one of those places where you can not judge a book by the cover...or immediate area!

Ugly Mugs in East Nashville is popping! It really feels like a neighborhood spot--lots of locals,…read moregreat energy, and a relaxed vibe. Free street parking is a win, the passion tea I ordered was good, and the WiFi was solid, which made it a great place to hang out or get some work done. They're open late (until 6pm), which is rare and appreciated (!!), and the barista was super friendly. Ironically, I was given a paper cup, so I didn't get to experience the actual "ugly mug" part yet--but it gave me a reason to go back. Definitely a place East Nashville people clearly love.

Overall: Very aesthetic, yummy, and a great study spot! I got the specialty drink that had vanilla…read morelatte, and ube (yay! I love ube and don't see that flavor often here in Nash). I can't wait to come back! Service: Nice staff and the food and drinks came out really quickly! Ambiance: Very cute inside and lots of seating for people! Seems like everyone was posted up and doing work/studying.

Coffee shops are kinda my thing. If there is a local shop, I will stop by. Before my visit I had…read morenever heard of them. From the walk up, I immediately felt it would be a good visit. Greeted immediately. Went to the register, the barista let me know she'd be with me. (This is something I feel lot of people don't do in customer service) I ordered a Cuban with Oatmilk. (It's my favorite drink and if it's on the menu, I'll likely order) For breakfast I had the broccoli and goat cheese quiche. Cuban was great and the quiche was good too!! I chatted with someone who worked there and she was very pleasant. I wish I had asked her name. She was cleaning windows and rearranging plants. I'm a crazy plant lady so this was right up my alley.. Very laid back space. Restroom was very cute and clean. They have tables but also a sofa and chairs you can chill in. All in all this space was nice and prices reasonable.

LOVE Daily Grind!! Best neighborhood hidden gem. Their food and coffee is amazing. They have a huge…read morevariety ranging from bagels, sweet treats, to breakfast and lunch sandwiches, and more. I love the hipster bee latte which has a good mix of honey and cinnamon and quality coffee. Perfect blend and you can taste the coffee which I love. I love their breakfast sandwiches so much, but today I opted for their turkey pesto sandwich and added avocado. It was loaded and so delicious and fresh. The balsamic glaze and pesto mayo is so good. This is an awesome space to study or have a group meeting!! Super welcoming and they have lots of games out. The staff here is also super friendly, kind, and helpful! This will be my frequent local spot!

I stopped in to Flora + Fauna on a late Friday morning after having it on my "to try" list for what…read moreseemed like ages. It's a popular spot but they moved pretty quickly. I'd liken its vibe a hybrid coffee shop and fast casual dining. I ordered an iced pecan (hello?!) latte and spring turkey sandwich. Both were excellent. The espresso is fresh, the milk is local, and the syrups are homemade. There's no photos because I think everyone will look at me if I snap a pic and it was too good to stop and stage my order. The sandwich was experimental but not so much that I couldn't enjoy the risks they took with a blueberry compote mayo. Only thing is I would have cooked the roasted potatoes about 3 minutes longer for a crispier side. But I'm just nitpicking, everything was phenomenal. If you're looking to support local, add this hidden gem to your list!

Why hadn't I been here before? Such a cute and quaint cafe. Vibe was very chill with great staff…read more Shout out to the cooks. Breakfast was 10/10 for sure. This is a great spot to come and do a little work while grabbing a bite to eat. Space is limited inside, but they also have a few tables outside to accommodate if the inside is full. This seems to be a very inclusive facility. ALL are welcome and will feel welcomed!

As someone who doesn't enjoy coffee or like the flavor I was surprised by the cowgirl latte! I…read moreasked the barista what she would recommend for someone who didn't enjoy coffee and she recommended this one! My friend ordered the Cookie Monster one and did not enjoy it as much as they thought they would, however they loved mine. I am intrigued by the menu, and the barista was so kind and helpful! I enjoyed the intimate feeling of the coffee shop, it wasn't too crowded and the wait time was short given there was only one couple ahead of us! I would be intrigued to come back again to try something new! Drinks: 3.5/5 Atmosphere: 4/5 Barista: 100/5

I had a sugar free caramel iced latte with sugar free vanilla cold foam and it was delicious! The…read morestaff was so nice and they even gave my dog a pup cup! Will be back!

I've driven by this cutie little spot so many times, but finally had the opp to go when some…read morefriends wanted a brunch suggestion. It did not dissapoint! First off, it's just as cute inside as outside. The staff was so friendly, too! I got the chicken katsu sandwich which was divine (like I'm drooling just thinking about it). I also got fries for the table and SO glad I did because they were cooked perfectly and seasoned to perfection! Now those are making me drool! My friends got a breakfast bowl and eggs on toast. We all cleaned are plates! Can't wait to go back... now to only decide if I'll try something new or just get what I know I already love... cunundrum, cunundrum...

I have been meaning to try Hearts. Came here around 1:00 pm on a Saturday and waited for maybe 20…read moreminutes to get seating. Service was prompt. Wait staff were attentive and very friendly. The aesthetic of the place would be any plant lovers dream. This establishment is embellished in beautiful plants that provide a calming atmosphere. If it's breezy and pleasant outside, I highly encourage outdoor seating. We were seated indoors, where it was very stuffy with poor circulation. The outdoor seating is spacious and shaded, great for dining in. We ordered the advertised espresso drink with orange zest cold foam 3/5. Very little flavor from the cold foam, but not bad overall. French toast 5/5. More than enough is given for you to share with someone. It was too much for one person to eat. The flambé banana that comes on top was the perfect added touch. Breakfast burrito 3/5. It seems like it was missing something. Spicy Toucan 5/5. The best drink! Reminds you of a spicy marg bursting with flavor. I do want to return to try the katsu chicken sandwich and risotto pancakes.