Local coffee shop in a neat little neighborhood, I stopped in to Honeybee and spent the first half of 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] read more

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I enjoyed my brief visit to this coffee shop! It's right on the edge of downtown. I was coming from Gatlinburg 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 ;) read more

I'm in love. This location (not Kingston Pike) is one of my faves in town. Consistent, great tasting drinks and I stop every time I am in the area. My go-to is a cold brew with a splash of oat milk and it is always amazing. The other location always puts in too much milk, and not enough ice so it gets really watered down fast. This spot is perfection. We also buy the espresso beans to grind at home. They will grind them in the shop for you if you ask, too. This shop has a decent-sized parking lot in back and ample seating inside that has a cozy, bohemian feel. Would be a wonderful place to work remotely. read more

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Coffee is pretty good! They also have pastries and burritos. Its a comfortable place and one of the few coffee shops with large tables. The staff is always accommodating. read more

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

Great place with ample space if you wanted to work from the coffee shop. We just stopped in on our way out of town. Fair prices and lovely service. read more

Matcha was really milky. Not much flavor but the place was super cute and I'd love to be back to try the coffee. Kind employees! read more

Honeybee Coffee - Vanilla matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Absolutely love their latte, the vibe inside, and my order being done accurately. Baristas all seemed very friendly! read more

Pretty good coffee. Atmosphere is ok. Not a ton of seating, but it's probably the best coffee shop in Knoxville

Venture across the river on your way to SoKno for a peaceful respite at this coffee spot. In an area hot on the revitalization trail, you'll probably see some waterfront homes built by the time your drink arrives. But for now you still have decent parking options, or you might have run/walked/biked on the greenway to get your Java fix. Go standard with drip or espresso, or hit the wild side with cappuccino or cortado (I know cappuccinos aren't that wild but maybe this one aspires). Go even crazier by adding a flavor for $0.50. For all you cold brew types, there's that, and nitro. And on those days when you need the extra push off the cliff, draft beer is 3/5. If you don't arrive late-morning on a Saturday, enjoy some delicious food items, which we slugs missed out on thanks to rolling in at 10:45 am. Better luck next time. But at least they were still not out of coffee. Enjoy a little Honeybee in your kitchen tomorrow morning without braving the throngs by befriending your own personal bag of 6+ flavors to brew on your own. Spacious areas to sit both in and outside, and a nice atmosphere to linger, make Honeybee a multi-trip destination. We'll return when we can, hopefully before there's a high-rise retro hipster house built in that empty lot next door. read more

Honeybee Coffee - Only one left - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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They were very helpful for my first visit. The service was fast & helpful! They even recommended my business to other customers. The ambiance is very welcoming & comfortable. read more

I love the interior of this coffee shop! It feels homey and is a great spot to work or relax while enjoying some coffee. The barista was extremely friendly and even though she was busy, she took the time to ask how my day was going. I ordered a honey latte with oat milk and thoroughly enjoyed it. Not too sweet and mostly importantly, not burnt. Bonus points for having cool ice. There is an ample amount of parking and be sure to check out their merch and beautifully packaged coffee beans! read more

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

Staff & Ambience was amazing but coffee taste was not good. My latte had too much milk in it, I barely tasted the espresso. Maybe I just got a heavy pour? So much so that I had to pull into Dunkin' to order an espresso shot to pour in my drink. It also lacked in flavor after I paid extra to add it in. I wouldn't say the menu is easy to understand without having to reread it a couple times. I also wish all the stools had backs on them, I probably wouldn't mind completing a few assignments there. They have a rewards program that's nice and they're also LGBT friendly which is always cool. Some new stools, a detailed recipe for staff to perfect, and a cool shop sticker would go a long way for this business. I will give another shot read more

Lovely aesthetic and delicious lattes! The only bummer was that we got a bunch of pastries for a quick breakfast and they all had a weird taste...like plastic or freezer burn? We ended up throwing most of them away. Nevertheless - we will totally come back to admire the space and enjoy a tasty latte next time we're in Knoxville! read more

Honeybee Coffee - merch - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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Veteran owned and the cortado and brown sugar latte were good. It was my 1 and only time there but my cousin loves it lol! read more

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My favorite coffee in Knoxville. Honeybee Coffee Company brings high quality, locally roasted, and ethically-sourced coffee beans right to Knoxville's backyard. With a minimalist interior, light music, free aromas, and multipurpose social and work areas, Honeybee is perfect for a Saturday morning coffee, a casual hangout, or an afternoon work space. Honeybee's coffee beans are always freshly ground and perfectly roasted. I've visited dozens of times, and no coffee shop parallels their brew. The menu is simple with a few local bakery goods delivered daily. If you're looking for a frappuccino or complex, coffee-adjacent drink, you won't find it here. Honeybee specializes in real, rich coffee & espresso-based drinks for the true coffee snobs - complete with their delicate foam designs! read more

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Lattes are different than cold brew. I ordered an iced latte and saw the barista pouring cold brew so I asked if it was the correct order because I didn't order cold brew. She said I had to specify if I wanted espresso in my latte instead of cold brew... Lattes have espresso. That's the definition. Don't advertise lattes if you're not going to make lattes. read more

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

We were just passing through Knoxville and found Honeybee through Yelp. Such a fun place! Grabbed a nitro coffee, vanilla latte, and a bag of Ethiopian. The barista was really nice and helpful. read more

Honeybee Coffee - Nitro Cold Brew and a Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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Enjoyed the matcha latte, friendly workers, alternative milk options, and comfy couches. A great place to spend some time!

Favorite coffee shop in Knoxville! Super cute and comfy space, free wifi, lots of outlets, and great coffee. The baristas are always kind and helpful if you're not sure what to get. My absolute favorite here is a hot London Fog with a shot of espresso. It does get a little crowded sometimes, so make sure to time your visit to get a prime seat. read more

Great spot for a morning coffee or latte! Popular local spot with a few locations across the city. Shop local and check it out!

Really cool spot with the option to have a coffee drink, beer, or alcohol. Wish this was around when I was in school. Perfect place to meet a friend, read a book, study, or work. read more

I love the business expansion in South Knoxville. There are a lot of dilapidated buildings finally getting fixed up. One of the more beautiful ones is one that houses Honeybee Coffee's south Knoxville location. The space itself it pretty amazing, with sectioned off spaces for folks, instead of just one giant room. I like that there are multiple options for seating. Be it a bar area for an individual, small tables for a duo, a couch for comfy seating, or out of doors for when the weather is nice. I drink coffee way too often, and their coffee is 99 times out of 100 really on point. I'll generally go with a black coffee, and it's always strong and good. Which is a win-win in my book. Their bougier selections are delectable, and I like to splurge from time to time. The only two drawbacks are parking and sound. There is a smaller parking lot in the back which should be adequate enough, but all too often is full for the majority of the day. There's not any real alternatives for parking, if the lot is full, and I've had to switch places for work meetings at the last minute because of this. The other issue is that most of the times I go in there, the music is turned up a bit too loud. Again, I'm mostly in there for business meetings, and it's hard to talk without shouting some times. read more

Cappuccino could use some more foam less milk but I guess it was a good latte if your into those things.

Honeybee is quite a nice and relaxing environment. There were a none of people having meeting the day I went but still a great place to get work done. I enjoyed the food that I got it was smooth and caffeinated. I also enjoyed the ice it was small and great for ice chewers. The staff was very pleasant and extremely helpful in helping you decide on the perfect coffee. There is parking behind the building it is a little hard to get in and out. read more

Honeybee Coffee - Iced chai latte and brown sugar latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Delicious vanilla latte! Wish there more food options, when I went there weren't any but this may have changed. I'm looking forward to visiting when coming back to Knoxville! The ambiance was nice too. read more

Love all people, and most coffee. That's my life motto. This places makes it fairly easy to do both. The location right on Sevier Ave is great. I do find myself wishing it were a little bigger at times. I like to work from here, but have found their chairs to be very uncomfortable. This could be on purpose, haha. It is a purist coffee shop for the most part, so don't expect any frills. Overall, it's a great location, good atmosphere, and pretty good coffee. It is on the higher end of pricing for single cups of coffee. read more

Honeybee Coffee - Less about the cup and more about the great space - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

I took my niece and my daughter to get a Coffee yesterday. I personally had a vegan burrito and thought it was pretty OK. I'm not a vegan, but this is the only option they have left. We got there a little bit later it was probably around 11 o'clock, so that's my fault for getting there late. My daughter and my niece both did not enjoy their coffee, they said it was extremely sweet, but also didn't have a very good coffee flavor. I think everybody's taste is different, so I wasn't going to give a bad review for the taste of the coffee, but I had to use the restroom while I was there, and it was extremely dirty. Not only was there trash and liquid on the ground, the entire bathroom was completely dusty, like it had never been cleaned. Like weeks and weeks and weeks of dust. The merchandise shelves also had dust, cobwebs, and even a spider. It is cute on the inside, so I will give them that. And the outside is super cute, except for there is very little parking outside. read more

I recently discovered that I have a hypersensitivity reaction to coffee. BUT I still have a few coffee shops bookmarked and I love the taste of coffee so I probably won't go cold turkey and instead consume it once in a blue. I came here on a Sunday afternoon to catch up with one of my classmates. Parking is located behind the shop but it is limited. There are two separate areas indoor for seating and a few outside. The seating ranges from total comfort to work mode. I ordered the honey lavender cold latte and my friend had the chai. The chai was strong and the honey lavender was quite different. I was afraid the honey would make it too sweet but it had a very calm taste. We also ordered a cauliflower slider with eggs. The buns were served room temperature, which was on the colder side. Buns should always be served warmed or toasted! As for the culture, you can spark a conversation with strangers here! read more

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The best oat milk cappuccino! Just the right amount of everything and quick service. On a Saturday morning there are hardly any people inside. I also tried their beer which changes regularly. Just a great place. read more

Always such a treat to stop by here and get some work done. I would suggest getting here earlier since parking does tend to be an issue. The coffee, atmosphere, and baristas are always fantastic. read more

I thought I'd check this place out after visiting the other HoneyBee location. It's a lot smaller than the other one but it feels cozier. They have plants hanging from the ceiling and it gives a hippie vibe. I ordered the Latte and added in honey lavender with macadamia milk as a substitute for regular milk. It tasted very nutty and the coffee was rich which I liked. Parking was a bit difficult on a Sunday even though they had their own lot. There isn't much street parking unless you drive a bit. Overall, nice chill place. read more

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So during a night of "heavy" snow... Most all of Knoxville was shut down- not even Uber eats was running. So we went to Honeybee before they were about to close- thinking we could quickly grab some muffins or something. BUT, the staff was extremely friendly, and stayed open a little longer/re-setup a cookstation just to make us some DELICIOUS chorizo burritos. So... hot food, great service and a nice comfortable place really made our night- when we were about to throw in the towel and get chips from a gas station. Cheers Honeybee!!! read more

Great coffee truck with a great mission. This fabulous airstream trailer is marketing in and of itself. I have to knock off a star because they weren't stocked with honey so I couldn't try their signature Miel drink. Bummer! How could a honey coffee spot not bring enough honey in the morning?! ::aww shucks:: But the Vanilla Latte was good and just enough creamy. I'll have to try them again soon. I'm still looking forward to my Miel coffee! read more

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

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Note to self order a dry cappuccino. Ordered a regular and it might as well been a latte. I will say the employee at the counter was polite, notified me the pull 2 shots of espresso for their drinks when I said give me an extra shot. Good for those that cannot handle the caffeine but I was looking for that quad shot cap magic. Espresso is pretty good, likely rate higher if the damn thing has some foam. All in all for my 2 week stint in Knoxville I'll be back. read more

This adorable little spot is exactly what the South Waterfront needed. The lattes are a bit pricier than your run-of-the-mill java, but they are potent, delicious, and crafted with care. So far, my favorite has been the simple cappuccino with honey and the lavender latte. The setting is much more intimate than the West store, but in a cozy and eclectic way. There is plenty of seating, and the workspaces spill over into a separate room. I will be back for sure to have some working meetings here. read more

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What can I say... I like coffee. So my favorite coffee shop at the moment in Knoxville is Honeybee I'm Kingston pike... which is 25-30 min away from home, hey I make the sacrifice to get what I like.... until I found out their is a second location 5 min from my house!! Hallelujah! Great coffee, baked goodies and hip place to do office work or just chill with friends. They also have draft beer and cider selection. read more

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Not worth the money. The coffee is kind of eh. Cold environment, I guess I just don't get it. I got two coffee drinks- not too complicated ones, coffee and hot water, and it was 9$. Really? It better taste like smoked delicious. Nope it didn't. Cute little plants for sale though. read more

Our first time here, my wife and I ordered two regular coffees and split a vegan breakfast burrito. We loved the coffee. It was smooth and mild tasting. They were out of the vegan burritos, but cheerfully offered to make us one for a 10-minute wait, which we gladly agreed. The burrito was certainly enough to share. It was tasty, and with beans and potatoes (among other ingredients) was very filling. We were going to split a muffin too, but skipped it after the burrito. The atmosphere is kind of plain, but the store is bright with large windows and white walls. It's a great, quiet space to enjoy a Saturday morning. read more

Went here about 40 minutes before closing so I didn't get the full taste of the shop but from what I saw I really liked the space! Clean, simple, and from what it seemed like during the day it would be nice and bright! They have a full variety on their menu- typical craft coffee shop. I got a latte with almond milk and really enjoyed it! read more

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

Coffee AND beer?! Say no more. I usually get their espresso drinks (americano or latte) and they are consistently great! They've always got a great baked goods selection - I recommend a bagel with their scallion cream cheese. A good amount of room to sit and a few VERY comfy chairs. Parking is a bit limited, but there is street parking about a block away which is worth it in my opinion. This morning they were hosting yoga in half of the space, so be on the lookout for cool events happening there as well. read more