This is the type of flavor I want when drinking a latte!!! Both my husband and I ordered a vanilla…read morelatte and it was perfect. So much coffee flavor with a hint of vanilla. I'm not a fan of milky or overly sweet lattes. Also ordered the blueberry muffin, which my 1 year old son devoured. Person taking orders was nice and helpful. The overall ambiance of this place seemed calm and like a chill spot to hang out on a Sunday afternoon. Definitely will be back when we are in the area! - small parking lot - paid street parking - clean bathrooms - plenty of indoor and outdoor seating - games, books, etc

My daughter and I spent the weekend here scouting for a place for her to live. We consider…read moreourselves to be well-educated in the coffee scene, and we have been all over the country, always seeking out cool beans and cool cafes in our travels. In short - this ain't the place. If it were possible to give ZERO stars I would have done that..... Asked for a half sweet vanilla cortado (my universal measuring gauge), and the total snob barista said "we don't do that....we put vanilla in lattes, but not cortados". I literally had eyes on the bottle of vanilla syrup over her left shoulder in the fridge, and she straight up refused to put it in my drink. My daughter asked "why is that", to which she rambled on about "ethical treatment of traditional presentation". Let's pause right here and ask.....what in the actual hell? And to top if off, she also refused to put honey (the choice I as the customer had to settle for) in my drink, instead serving a very watered-down version of what maybe was at one time honey on the side. And the "hot" drink? Luke warm at best. Traditional? Whatever. How about traditional customer service and friendliness? There are waaaay too many other cool coffee cafes in Nooga, serving waaay better coffee, to waste your time and your money investing in the "we don't compromise our values for what you want" mindset at Velo. Not a weird vibe - a cult vibe. Well, we ain't members, so we will definitely not return. We immediately left for Burlaep Coffee Roasters, and they saved the day. Go there instead. Every aspect of the business is far superior.

It was my first time here! The baristas were so kind, helpful, and patient. The ambiance is cute…read moreand comfy. Best of all, the coffee. The large coffee is made with a quad shot; so you truly get good quality espresso that shines through. One of my other personal favorite touches is their homemade and locally produced syrups! A special little touch to a lovely coffee shop. Highly recommend!!

So, after dropping off the grandkids at school, I headed over to St. Elmo's to try another coffee…read moreshop of which I had heard good things. For a change, I decided to have a blueberry scone to complement my coffee selection. Cute place, incredibly friendly staff. The scone was delicious. The coffee was served in a real cup, high marks for that, plenty hot, but the cup was a bit on the small size.

Fun coffee shop near our friend's home. A bit further inland than you'd expect a pirate themed…read morebar, but it's a fun spot, with fun decor, you almost have to stop and look outside as it's somewhere you'd really expect to be on the coast. Everything in the place is pirate themed, and even the barista kept making pirate puns while she took our order. Drinks were reasonably priced. Service was quick, and we enjoyed our visit. We'll be back next time we're in the area!

As I typically am not on this side of town, I went out of my way to find a new coffee house to try…read more Google identified several very quickly, but I wanted a spot that was not a chain, and not just a drive-thru option as for me, I want to sit, enjoy my coffee, relax a bit, or maybe do a bit of work. Grindhead is a funny little spot, directly behind a Dutch Brothers Coffee with a Caribbean/Pirate theme. So I walk in, and I hear from behind the coffee bar, Ahoy Matey to the sound of the Caribbean music playing in the background. The barista was friendly and helpful as we chatted a bit about the shop. I started with one of their seasonal offerings, an Eggnog Latte they called the Clipper. It was nice, but too sweet on the finish for me. That was on me for going that direction as I know the associated risk. Salt is a featured ingredient in a couple of their coffees, and as the barista had shared with me a recipe she makes at home that includes both salt and vanilla, I asked her to please whip up a latte to her home recipe.......now this was a real treat as the coffee, salt and vanilla worked in real harmony for a delightful drink. This shop is not really convenient for me as I have several good coffee house options in my own neighborhood, but I will be back, if nothing else I need to spend my dabloons.

Lofty ceilings and large ceiling windows, Mean Mug does anything but growl or hiss. With a…read morefriendly, hard working staff, individual tables (inside + out) and a deep blue couch to settle into, delicious foods & bakery goods compliment a good solid brew they're giving a good challenge to Internt'l chain in town. I'm happy to partake in Mean Mugs offerings ~ *located to the right of Edy's BBQ, they share the parking lot. Enjoy!

I have been going to Mean Mug for over 4 years now. It is the most convienent coffee shop in…read moreChattanooga. There was a time where I told people, "Mean Mug is a great place to meet up but the coffee is just okay." Then there was a time that I told people, "Wow Mean Mug's coffee has gotten a lot better!" And now we are back to my first issue with Mean Mug, the coffee. Every time that I get a regular coffee with nothing in it, I sit back and wonder, how could it be this bad? Maybe Mean Mug uses their convenince to outweigh their coffee. I'd rather make my own coffee and just use the space. Attmosphere: 8/10 Staff: 8/10 Parking: 7/10 Seating: 7/10 Drip Coffee: 2/10 Milk Coffee: 4/10

Honestly, this is one of my favorite coffee shops, & I have been to A LOT, which says something…read more I was in Chattanooga over Easter weekend & my boyfriend pitched this shop to me as a place that raises awareness & proceeds for human trafficking survivors. I was all in and didn't even look up pictures or reviews, unusual of me. But oh my gosh, starting from the outside, there's either street parking or parking behind it. It is such a pretty white building, right on the corner of that street, easy to spot (esp. thanks to their logo). I got a "fruit loop" matcha latte, which is basically just a matcha latter with some lavender. It was absolutely amazing. My bf got a tea latte & we were both so very impressed. With the flavors & the blending, you could just tell that someone actually put effort into making these drinks. I wish I was here for longer than just a weekend so that I could come back. We found them on a Saturday & keep in mind that they're closed on Sundays. Thank you so much to the employees for being so kind to not only us but everyone that came into the spacious, open space. I'll be back!

The place was cute, but the food wasn't that great. The banana bread latte, tasted nothing like…read morebanana bread. They also offered to heat up my sandwich, but half of it was still cold. And even though the website and the menu says they serve soup, apparently they don't. The staff was friendly, so I wouldn't fault them for the lack of flavor in everything we ordered or equipment not heating up pre-made sandwiches properly.

Vibey little coffee shop! We stopped in after eating a meal just down the street. We were on a road…read moretrip so wanted a little pick me up before getting back in the car. My husband enjoyed a black Americano and I enjoyed my Tumeric latte + espresso shot. My drink was so good my husband actually ordered one for himself for the ride. I personally think this should be a more popular fall drink than pumpkin spice but what do I know ha! Inside had a handful of tables and a comfy corner with a couch and table with conversation books. They also have a nice little back patio that's shaded to enjoy your drinks outside. I saw several people coming and going from a small gate outback for an easy back entrance too.

Stopped into this cute neighborhood gem in downtown St. Elmo before climbing the hill for my Ruby…read moreFalls tour. Friendly staff, great-tasting coffee and delicious, fresh scones. I got my signature iced oat latte and a blueberry white chocolate scone which was huge and only like $4! Prices very fair and they're not killing you on the alternative milks. Really charming inside and they have some sandwiches and other foods and nice places to work and sit and get comfy if you have time. Parking was a bit challenging with only about 4 spots in the back lot and no real street parking unless you pay to park which, I wasn't gonna do for a 3-minute to go coffee. Highly recommend if you're in town or driving through like me.

Such a cute little local coffee shop! Visited while on our baby moon in Chattanooga. Just a short…read morewalk from our hotel. It had an interesting layout. One side was the coffee/food station or the actual store and then right across was a room filled with seating. Loved this concept and thought it was a neat way to make it all work. They also did have a few outdoor seats as well. Baristas/staff were very friendly and helpful when ordering. The coffee was delicious. I did order half sweet and it was the perfect ratio of espresso to sweetness. Really wanted to try a pastry because they all looked so yummy but knew we were getting treats at a few other places throughout the day. We may have to return to get one on our way out :) will definitely be back when in Chattanooga!

We had the breakfast sammy on a croissant, pimento cheese sandwich, and drip coffee…read more The breakfast sammy was my favorite from our order. The building is beautiful!

Great little coffee spot on Signal Mountain!…read more I came here on a Friday morning/early afternoon and it was fairly busy. I didn't have to wait long for my coffee and blueberry muffin though - I ordered one of their seasonal lattes (very good!) and I was tempted to get a breakfast sandwich, but I opted for a muffin, which was also good. There's a lot of seating inside + outlets for if you're wanting to post up with your laptop, which I did for an hour or so. Then, you're right down the road from Signal Point where you can spend the day hiking!

I had very high hopes. The menu looked great…read more The cold brew coffee was ok. Not bold, pretty weak. The bagels are offensive at $5/ea They taste like refrigerated grocery store bagels. I'm fairly sure that's all they are. There's no value in the bagel.