Historic downtown Knox has some hidden gems! This coffee shop is very spacious and has a good selection of drinks. I had the vanilla chai latte and babe had the cafe miel. So yummy! Nice alley tables to sit and drink coffee and take pics! Loved it Here! read more

Old City Java - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

This is a great little gem on Central, dripping with hipster cool ambiance. The staff is passionate about their product, and have never had a cuppa joe here that I didn't like. A few of my favorites are the cold brew drip coffee and their masala chai latte with extra foam. Parking can sometimes be a pain, but stopping here is worth a bit of extra work finding a space. The decor is boho-modern and inviting, and features rotating pieces of art from local folk. This is my go-to quiet place to unwind, read, or crank out some work on my laptop while enjoying some sweet sips. read more

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Very good. Stumotown and Counter Culture are offered. I do wish they'd impart more local coffee roasters, but so be it. At least the coffee on offer is good. Baked goods are the star of the show here. Had both an almond croissant and a "hand pie". Delicious. Great, flakey crust. A great spot to sit and get some work done on your laptop. You could stay here for hours and noone would bother you. It's a nice Oasis in Old City. read more

Old City Java - Chai Latte with Almond milk, Cup of drip, and almond croissant. (The almond croissant was so good!) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

We only ordered a couple of lattes. We're particular about wanting high quality coffee & coffee drinks however, and they were both top rate. The atmosphere was chill & had plenty of space to work or have conversation. read more

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Cute eclectic little shop with a hipster feel and killer coffee! I got the iced vanilla latte and it was perfectly creamy and not too sweet. A great find! read more

Old City Java - Iced vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

I came to Old City Java pretty late into 2016, but haven't came around to writing reviews until now. And I have to say, Old City Java stands out in my mind as it indeed had an interesting atmosphere. I believe there were exams coming up and well, this place is a place to study. It seemed that every single table was taken up by a student, or those who just wanted to escape in reading while sipping on some coffee or some beverage. I enjoyed my visit here and definitely will come back if the need of coffee and walking around old city is the activity for the day! I would definitely recommend you to come here to check it out. The coffee was good, the atmosphere was definitely home-y, and it's a place to just hang out with friends or study and get away from the world. read more

Stopped into Old City Java with a friend on our way to see a play at the Tennessee Theater! Had a wonderful cup of americano with a pastry while my friend had a latte with her pastry! Very cozy and friendly staff! read more

Omg I had to come here as I had a rough morning. The atmosphere is to die for. It's so peaceful and CLEAN. Coffee is top notch and I decided to try a pastry. I got a Almond Cinnamon Croissant... IT IS TOTALLY THE BEST THING I EVER PUT IN MY MOUTH. Great place to have a quick meeting/ surf the web/ read a book or just drink coffee and do absolutely Nothing. I will come here when I need to pull myself together from here on out. Owners and workers are very friendly. read more

Old City Java - Ok yes I tore into this Almond croissant!! Must try it - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

I love the little alleyway seating area. The interior of this place is beautiful. The service thankfully was friendly. The pastry was delicious. But the coffee? Not really impressed. It was bitter and unpleasant and literally left me with a bad taste in my mouth. Astounding that I had an experience so opposite so many others. I think I'll look elsewhere. read more

Good, unique little coffee shop! The coffee itself is quite good. I was a little disappointed when my double expresso ended up looking like a single expresso but it's all good. It wasn't overpriced like many coffee places. I will return to this little coffee shop. If you haven't been here, give it a shot. Cheers and Enjoy! read more

Old City Java - Interior - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Perfection in Knoxville. My husband always likes to stop at new local coffee shops when we're traveling, so we drove 10 minutes out of our way to come here after it popped up on Yelp. Glad we made the stop. The atmosphere here is great. The perfect blend of cute, hipster and masculine so that all feel welcome. The service was friendly, the coffee got rave reviews and I enjoyed sampling some of their Tennessee made chocolates. For one coffee and two chocolate bars our bill was over $20 so I will not be satisfying my chocolate craving here again any time soon. We will stick with the coffee! read more

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Daily coffee run is always to old city java. The coffee is great, the staff is really nice and the homemade baked good are DELICIOUS. read more

Old City Java - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Definitely some good iced coffee at this place. It was a hot afternoon, felt like coffee... but just couldn't stomach the idea of a hot one. I am sometimes hesitant on iced coffee, because, quite frankly, it sometimes feels like a rip off. I don't want to dish out $3 for ice. The coffee was strong even though it was cold. I also love that they have simple syrup to use with cold drinks, since straight up sugar will just sink to the bottom of your drink. I must say that I took the coffee to go, so I can't say too much about the ambiance. It does seem like it could get a little tight at peak hours, but then again I wasn't looking all too closely when I came in. Definitely worth checking out if you are in the area! read more

Great coffee and the staff is friendly, helpful and kind! The mocha is delicious! I will definitely be back on my next trip through Knoxville! read more

This coffee was perfect in every way! Taste, temp, blend! They served me so fast MY HEAD SPUN! WATCH OUT STARBUCKS! read more

Old City Java - My special coffee! I love you too coffee! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Java is an Old City legend. Great coffee, atmosphere, and people. It's also a nice little spot to work from. Most people are working on their laptops when I've been recently. read more

I can't stop eating the croissants. I am not sure what they put in them but it is super addicting. Especially the almond and cream one. Oh my gosh. I should probably not rave so loud about them so that I can have them to myself. It is even sad that I now know what days they are made. Croissants aside, this is a great coffee shop. Can't rate the coffee since I don't drink coffee but they make some mean tea and hot chocolate. It is a very causal environment, great place to relax and study. Or maybe even hang out with some buddies. They have other pastries too, good scones and I haven't tried the pop tarts but I have heard good things. Definitely stop by if you are in the area. It is rather unassuming from the outside but I think you would really like it. read more

Stopped by this place before heading back down to GA...almost grabbed coffee at Olibea but so glad I waited (the two seconds it takes to walk next door..LOL). Unfortunately we didn't get to try the pastries as we'd just eaten, but we enjoyed coffee and tea in the fabulously painted room. Service was quick, people were friendly, and WiFi was strong. There was a ton of artwork up, and the room we sat in had huge windows, false doors lining one of the walls, and the starry night painted on the ceiling. This coffeeshop is a hip(ster) and unique hole-in-the-wall - definitely come here if you get the chance :-) read more

This is such a cute coffee shop located in the heart of Old City. The staff is so friendly and their coffees are divine. I ordered a house coffee and an iced dirty chai. Total $10.51 which is totally more than id like to spend on morning coffee but it is so worth it here. Great fresh coffee/espresso. read more

Old City Java - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Great little district which has character and ambiance. We drove through on our way past Knoxville and enjoyed americanos and a few pastries. Not a fan of the double-cupping practice but the coffee itself was well done. Blueberry loaf was bland but the goat cheese scone was pretty delicious. Would have been stellar if served warm! read more

Excellent quality espresso drinks including latte art. Quiet place usually occupied by people with laptop computers. read more

Old City Java - Latte art - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Wicked good! Every café should emulate these guys. First off, it's a nice, very clean space (with some outdoor seating) that's not cluttered up with a bunch of extraneous junk and the baristas are nice and professional. I ordered a latté and a blueberry hand pie. Both were exceptional. The other pastries they had looked great as well. If I lived near this place, I would go every morning. read more

Old City Java - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Very cute little coffee shop in the old city. I love their alleyway, which provides a nice outdoor space complete with graffiti art to enjoy while sipping your coffee. I ordered a breve cortado, and the espresso was a tad bitter but overall pretty good. I also had a blueberry-raspberry pop tart that was absolutely delicious! I would come back read more

Old City Java - Accurately captures my face when I drink coffee in the morning :) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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I'm a sucker for neat coffee shops and this is one. It has a cool rust feel to it but makes you feel at home. Excellent coffee to boot.

Okay, I like the space and the art on the walls. I love that it's right on the coolest streets in town. I love the awesome latte art. But I don't know what I'm doing wrong here. Every time I stop in the coffee is just so-so. Something is always off. On a recent visit, I don't know what happened but when I took a sip it was like I choked on a mouthful of foam. I'm talking like Old Yeller syle there was so much foaming that my drink seemed really really imbalanced. Okay. So let's just give it some time to sit for a while, right? So I let it breathe. I'm talking like 2 hours. But I didn't see improvement. So I didn't finish my drink. But I didn't want to just throw it out. So instead I actually left it on the kitchen counter overnight like a lazy person and said fuhhgeddaboudit. The next day I was barely awake to realize what I was sipping for morning coffee. And you know what? Despite rabid fears It tasted great. Amazing. All the flavor was there like 12 hours later. read more

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Cute little coffee shop in a quaint part of Knoxville. Delicious coffees for a very reasonable price. And they make the prettiest cream decorations on your coffee right in front of you read more

The drinks are well made! Their chia tea is not very strong. The service is good and I would come here again.

So I'm no coffee connoisseur, but I love a good cup of joe. Whether it's cold brew, a cup of dark roast, or a latte, I'm always in the mood for coffee. Hit up Old City Java recently to try and get some work down on my computer while sipping on something caffeinated. Such a fun little shop! The ceiling's painted in the style of Van Gogh's Starry Starry Night. The walls are decorated with vintage window frames and doors. The whole vibe of the place is super chill and feels like a step back in time. And the coffee...INCREDIBLE! My latte was strong, balanced, creamy, and comforting. Definitely my favorite in Knoxville so far and I've been to a handful of coffee shops. I foresee myself coming here often for a latte fix! read more

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It seems impossible to me that I have been a fan of Old City Java since I became a resident of Knoxville, and I have not written a stellar review for them. It just seems wrong. I'm a Seattle girl. I like my coffee, and I like my coffee houses. I like the way they smell and the vibe that flows through them. Old City Java made me feel at home from the moment I walked in. It doesn't try to be anything, yet it draws a particular demographic. Downtowners. Locals. Hipsters. Whatever you want to call them. The coffee is solid. They make a consistently good cup of joe, whether you like it black or you want something a little fancier. However, their fancy menu is limited, like a real coffee house should be. Over the years, they have perfected their baked good. Seriously, the best croissant in town. And I'm pretty sure that I've seen heaven while eating those scrumptious, little hand tarts. There's plenty of space to work, if you so choose. But if you're there to chit chat, that's cool, too. I heart you, Old City Java. read more

My breve latte was super delicious. The barista was sweet and engaging. Nice place. Just go there. Also, the espresso roast had a note of blueberry, which, what?! Amazing. read more

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Awesome. The coffee, the galette, the service and the Barrista's knowledge about her craft. read more

Old City Java - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

We're from out of town and stopped here one evening before dinner. Coffee was good, we got a latte and a mocha. The mocha was made with an interesting French kind of chocolate that was tasty and more bitter than usual, I really liked it. They had books and newspapers sitting out, there were a lot of people on their laptops doing whatever. Staff was very friendly, unique atmosphere, quiet place to relax, cool artwork in alleyway next door. Got nothing bad to say, so 5 stars it is. read more

Old City Java - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Functioning as the office of many Knoxvillians, Old City Java is spacious, well lit, old city charm. Study, meetup, or people watch, they really have a stethoscope on the old ticker of our fair city here. With a large bicycle parking area out front that is constantly in use, you'll also see impromptu motorcycle meetups, and the odd scooter. Everyone in town will cruise past around once a day more or less. The alley even holds a few wire tables for the nice days. Sit, watch, wait for the next moment in time. The coffee aspect escapes me sometimes as I don't know my way around a latte. But I can order a medium coffee and not be blasted away by the price thankfully. There's delightful in-house made cookies and pastries. Cruze Dairy chocolate milks for the littles. Mexican Coca-Cola's, the only ones I drink, so I'll pick up one on a hot day. Expensive bars of chocolate that tempt me everytime. One day, I think. You will be mine. The only thing I'll mark them down on is seating. The long bench style seats, while very accommodating to having a quick meetup, are hard wood, with hard plastic, and metal seats outside that are much firmer than I can handle for more than a half hour. The one couch here is kinda beat up and saggy, but we all still will grab it. I think some cushions, pillows, or soft chairs, would let people relax more and help diffuse the "classroom" aspect of Java. I want to sit and stay a spell too. I have always been treated okay here every time too. Very cool, even though I always sound silly trying to order a coffee. read more

I love Old City Java. They know how to make a mean cup of coffee--even drip coffee--which can be so difficult to find. We lived in Chicago and DC next to really well known coffee outfits, and Old City makes one of the best cups of coffee I've ever had. (Their espresso drinks are also amazing.) They also sell beans for when you want to make a cup at home, and some very nice local (Olive & Sinclair) and nationally known (Mast Brothers) chocolate. The husband and wife team that run Old City do so with a lot of heart, and are always really friendly. The space is cozy, with plenty of space to sit and read. The Wild Love pastries made in house really are over the top--from the croissants (and I mean real croissants--not the flat, doughy pieces of junk most places sell), scones, and muffins, to the granola and the biscuits, everything is delicious and made with lots of care. My only complaint is please make your lovely biscuits without sausage too!--they're too good for vegetarians not to be able to enjoy! Knoxville is now lucky to have more than one solid coffee shop, but this place is truly excellent, and I always return to Old City for their wonderful coffee and their amazing baked goods. read more

Now that's what I'm talking about. I'll be honest, I get super judge-y about coffee shops with "Java" in their name. It's my thing. And it's (mostly) baseless. And I'm sorry. But unless you're serving me kopi tubruk, I'm not behind it. (Now that I'm up on the soapbox, why aren't there coffee shops called Old City Yemen?) Yet when I walked in and saw Stumptown beans along the wall of a coffee shop with Java in its name, the contradiction made my anti-Java-naming mind explode. And that's before I had a sip of the best coffee I had in Knoxville. Not only that, but the setting practically begged for me to pull up a chair and get an hour (or five) of work done. It's one of *those* coffee shops. Plugs. 2-tops. Wifi. Productivity vibes. Fantastic Jav... I mean, coffee. So we're not in Bali, and I'm not sipping kopi tubruk, but I can still get behind Old City Java. That said, next time I'm in Knoxville, I'll probably just ask if someone can point me toward Old City and follow my reliable caffeine antenna from there. read more

Old City Java is Knoxville's best coffee shop. It's located in the heart of Old City in downtown Knoxville. Parking is occasionally an issue. The shop itself is very hip, and features art from local artists. The scene is anything but pretentious -- you can always strike up a conversation with the next table over. But the real joy is the coffee and treats. OCJ is the only shop I've come across in Knoxville that actually cares about the coffee. They measure everything correctly, which means you're going to get a great tasting cup of coffee. The treats are all made by the owner, and I've yet to have anything I didn't like. They also feature great-tasting cookies made by my wife Lindsay (the oatmeal raisin are the best). Coffee in the scrappy city doesn't get any better than OCJ. read more

Java has kept the Knoxville coffee scene alive for years. While so many places have popped up around them, they have kept their reputation as the local favorite. The space is unapologetically shabby. It provides a perfect, quiet atmosphere to read the paper or look at the monthly local art on the walls. Also, do yourself a favor and try the pastries (if you can snag one early enough.) read more

I really wanted to like this place a lot more than I did. It is really cute and charming. I love the area and the vibe of the place.... Their drinks are average in price for a coffee shop... But the drink that I ordered was not the best that I've had in the Knoxville area. The espresso tasted a bit on the burnt side, and the drink tasted a bit chemically (Is that a word?) Will I give this place another try? Absolutely yes! Maybe I caught them on a bad day... maybe it was a new barista... But they do deserve another try from me! I will update my thoughts after my 2nd visit.... read more

This is a hidden gem just outside of downtown. It's very small and you could tell the locals like their little secret spots as there were several people posted up at the table working. We were greeted right away and made an ordered at the table. We were just planning to get coffee and keep walking around but I was so disappointed after paying that I didn't see the array of fresh homemade pastries!!! They were mouth watering - it was a great variety of croissants, tarts, cake, etc. I know any one of them would have gone great with my dirty chai tea latte - if you are headed here, be sure to save room for a pastry! The coffee is fantastic as well so if you have work to do - stay awhile. They have plenty of tables! read more

Old City Java - Look at these baked goods! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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I travel four states with my job. After 20 years, I know where to go for the best coffee in each city. Not a Starbucks among the choices. It is a VERY difficult choice to have a favorite among good choices. However, OCJ is clearly one of the best . I find everyone cares to make a great cup every time. Extremely friendly people, as well. I enjoy seeing my clients on each trip ... but coffee is part of my routine that makes 80 hotel nights tolerable. Thanks, Old City! read more