While in Knoxville we found this cute coffee shop tucking into a small plaza. I love that it was…read moresuper easy to get to. Plus they had ample parking. Side note the walk up window was so cute. Immediately upon walking in I was in awe. The attention to detail in this shop was top tier design. The ladies working when we went were so sweet and very helpful. I also really love the swag that they have. I am kicking myself for not buying the denim hat! Now onto the coffee. I tried the Blueberry Crisp Latte. The notes of the blueberry were good. Not overpowering and just the right bit of top and bottom. I love to taste the flavor as a finishing note as well. My daughter had a Vanilla Frappe which she enjoyed. I definitely will return whenever I am in Knoxville.

We were driving while in Knoxville and searched for a good coffee shop nearby, and Summer Moon…read moreCoffee caught our attention. The space is surprisingly large, with a beautiful, inviting interior and a really nice atmosphere. I had never tried fire-roasted coffee before. I usually order a plain latte or cappuccino because I like to truly taste the coffee and appreciate its boldness without added flavors. The coffee here had a distinct smoky flavor, which personally wasn't my preference, but I definitely appreciated how unique and different it was. My husband ordered a vanilla latte and loved it! The service was great. A very friendly young lady took the time to explain the different coffee options and helped us understand what makes their coffee unique. The only thing I wish they offered was a little more variety in food. I was hoping for something like avocado toast or another healthier breakfast option rather than primarily baked goods. A beautiful coffee shop with great service, a welcoming atmosphere, and a unique take on coffee. Definitely worth trying, especially if you enjoy a smoky, fire-roasted flavor.

We discovered Honeybee Coffee Company while visiting Knoxville a few weeks ago, and I'm so glad we…read moredid! The building looks like a warehouse from the outside, so we actually drove past it and had to turn around. It was absolutely worth it! The 2 gentlemen working that Saturday were very pleasant and welcoming. Inside, the space has a unique character, including Marilyn Monroe on the wall. The coffee was wonderfully smooth, with a rich flavor that gave me the impression of carefully sourced, high-quality beans and a thoughtful roast. I had a honey lavender latte, which was delicious, and my husband enjoyed his vanilla latte. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in Knoxville!

Honeybee is a great spot to study and gather with friends. The space is open and even has an…read moreoutdoor space option. The bar seating is nice if you like to stand while studying as well. The staff is great. They are super nice & pretty fast. The espresso is delicious. Though, I must admit that the flavor is diluted as a latte. I recommend an iced cappuccino if you prefer a coffee forward drink. I love it with the brown sugar syrup! I like trying the seasonal flavors, especially since they make syrups in house. My favorite right now (spring 2026) is the banana bread latte. Parking does get tight during peak hours, but something always opens up or you could try the neighboring lots if you're doing a quick stop.

Great Starbucks. Everyone was friendly and helpful. The restroom was clean…read more I learned that a vanilla cappuccino has 3 pumps of vanilla so if you don't t like it that sweet just order with fewer pumps. My drink was delicious.

Two stars only, because the service for walk-in customers is terrible!!!! They take forever to…read moreacknowledge you and you will probably wait 5-10 minutes for a simple order like ice tea. Their focus is on the drive through. This is how restaurants ruin their own business. The patio area is nice.

Came in on a Sunday afternoon after church looking for a fun breakfast…read more We walked into a nicely kept place with large menus on the walls. We ordered a Blueberry with Lemon Curd Crepe as well as a breakfast one. Shortly after sitting outside at a table, the crepes came out quickly. The Blueberry and Lemon Curd Crepe was a warm / sweet "desserty" crepe. The breakfast crepe was loaded with fillings. This place does not skimp out on taste or fillings!

Tried a Monte Cristo crepe with deli turkey breast and Swiss cheese, which is considered a savory…read moredish although the strawberries jam that oozed from within could have been a sweet treat as well. I will repeat this as my palate was pleased with the offering. My spouse enjoyed his usual meal with lox and cream cheese although the capers all gathered on one end of crepe so he missed the saltiness in each bite. Since we dined long after the lunch crowd had eaten, the restaurant was quiet and peaceful. It's one of our favorite places to relax and enjoy food with an international twist.

The doughnuts were fresh and they tasted great. The service was Terrific. The place was very clean…read more We will be back for more.

Love the donuts. The most delicious I've ever had!!! The staff is very welcoming too!!!read more

What a great space! I stopped in here quickly while at an…read moreevent nearby. Immediately, I noticed how many great spaces there were to both socialize and work. I only got a latte, but I wish I had been able to stay a while and try out all the different foods. The young woman working was so kind in sharing with me about the business and what they offered. I got the pistachio almond latte, half sweet. I was impressed with the number of seasonal offerings and suggestions. My experience was excellent and the mission behind this coffees shop is one that I will continually support!

A quiet hidden gem that understands the power of simplicity done well. The coffee program here is…read moreconfident and unfussy, the kind that doesn't need theatrics to make its point. I ordered a café au lait, and it delivered exactly what it should: bold, full-bodied coffee balanced by smooth, well-steamed milk. The result was rich without being heavy, strong without tipping into bitterness. This is the sort of place where coffee is treated as a craft rather than a trend--no shortcuts, no distractions, just a well-executed cup that lingers pleasantly and invites you to slow down. A destination worth seeking out for anyone who appreciates coffee with backbone and character.

I drove an hour specifically to try the viral fruit pastries I've been seeing everywhere, and I'm…read morehappy to say the trip was worth it! This was my first time trying this style of pastry, so I honestly wasn't sure what to expect. They are almost too pretty to eat, but thankfully, they taste just as impressive as they look. I brought home several flavors for my family to try, including strawberry, blueberry, peach, mango, coconut, and raspberry. One of the things I found most interesting was that each of us ended up with a different favorite. The pastries have a delicate outer shell with a wonderfully light mousse filling and a fresh fruit purée in the center. I noticed a small amount of cake in some of them, although not as noticeably in every flavor. Overall, they were much lighter and more refreshing than I expected from such an indulgent-looking dessert. The strawberry was easily my favorite. The mousse was light and delicate, while the strawberry purée in the center added just the right amount of bright, fresh fruit flavor. I could see this becoming a serious problem if I lived closer! On a hot summer day, it would be the perfect dessert when you want something sweet without feeling overly rich or heavy. Surprisingly, mango was my second favorite, and I'm not normally a big mango person. That alone says quite a bit. The flavor was incredibly well balanced and had me going back for another bite. My son's favorite was the coconut, which had almost a piña colada quality to it. The coconut mousse paired with the pineapple center gave it two distinct flavors that complemented each other beautifully. He loved the contrast between the two. His second favorite was the raspberry. His only critique was that he would have liked the mousse just a touch sweeter to balance the tartness of the raspberry purée. His fiancée chose the peach as her favorite, saying the mousse and peach center had the perfect balance. Raspberry came in a close second for her. The blueberry was probably the least favorite among the three of us, but "least favorite" is very relative here--we still ate every bite! You could tell there was real blueberry fruit flavor in the center, and it was still a very good pastry. It simply had some tough competition from the other flavors. What impressed me most was that these weren't just visually beautiful desserts created for social media. There was real thought put into the flavors, textures, and fillings. The mousse was light rather than overly sweet or heavy, and the fruit centers gave each pastry its own personality. After driving an hour specifically to see whether these viral pastries lived up to the hype, I can say I was definitely not disappointed. They're beautiful, unique, fun to share, and genuinely delicious. And apparently, if you bring home a box for the family, be prepared for everyone to claim a different favorite!

Today on a whim I decided to go treat myself to this Dubai Strawberry cup everyone raves about!…read moreThere are NO words for how incredibly delicious this thing was! I must admit it comes with slight sticker shock but I'm going to continue to be electrocuted It was worth every single penny then some! Please do not pass go and get you and your loved ones to Schakolade ASAP! Meantime if you are looking for me you know where to find me lol

There are coffee shops you stop at because you need coffee, and then there are places that make you…read morewant to sit down and actually enjoy it. Primo Passo Coffee Co. is the latter. I came here three mornings in a row while in Knoxville--which, for me, says a lot. The coffee is fantastic. It's thoughtful, well-made, and feels created with purpose. The menu reads like it was put together by someone who genuinely likes coffee and wants you to experience something beyond the standard routine. I tried the Iced Vanilla Cloud Latte, and you can taste the difference between something simply flavored and something actually crafted. Then there are the bagels. Next level. They're sourced through a local sourdough bakery and are exactly the kind of addition that completes the experience. Good enough that instead of grabbing your coffee and inhaling breakfast in traffic, you actually want to sit down, eat, and stay awhile. And that's really what makes Primo Passo work: the place has a vibe. It's young, vibrant and genuinely local. Sitting here in the mornings, I watched people come in who clearly knew one another. They'd grab coffee, talk about their day, discuss business, catch up for a few minutes and then head out. I watched that happen over and over again. It feels less like a business trying to manufacture a neighborhood coffee-shop atmosphere and more like one naturally becoming part of the neighborhood. It's also truly tucked away. Located beneath residential housing in a mixed-use development, this is the kind of place you can drive right past if you aren't specifically looking for it. Trust me: look for it. There are bigger names and plenty of convenient options nearby, but convenience isn't really the point here. Primo Passo is about the coffee, the process and the experience. Places like this become local staples because people support them while they're still becoming one. If you're in Knoxville for business, live nearby and want to change up your morning routine, or simply appreciate genuinely good coffee, put Primo Passo on your radar. This could easily become my go-to coffee shop if I lived here. Maybe it's the coffee. Maybe it's the bagels. Maybe it's the atmosphere. After spending three consecutive mornings here, I think it's a little bit of all three. Whatever they're doing, it works. And it works very well. There is more to the coffee experience than ordering through an app and getting a thank-you message written on your cup. Sometimes it's about the taste, the process, the people and taking the time to actually enjoy the experience. Primo Passo reminded me of that.

Primo Passo is doing something special. I got a drink with a double shot of espresso, house-made…read morecherry syrup, milk, and a cherry cold foam dusted with sakura powder--honestly one of the most unique drinks I've had. Super well-balanced and felt like a really elevated coffee experience. Seating isn't the most comfortable, so maybe not a long hang spot, but the coffee alone makes it worth it. Definitely coming back.

Goodies for our appreciation week at work! These bagels were good, not NY or Jersey but good!…read more Ancient Grain Bagel The grains might be ancient, but the bagel's fresh-baked. Made with amaranth, chia seeds, quinoa, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and flax. Cinnamon Raisin Bag Fresh-baked bagel with cinnamon swirl and raisins baked in. Cranberry Bagel A cranberry celebration! Fresh-baked bagel with tart and sweet cranberries baked right in. Everything Bagel Don't settle for just anything when you can have everything. Fresh-baked bagel topped with our Everything Bagel Seasoning: sesame seeds, poppy seeds, onion, garlic and salt. Garlic Bagel Garlic lovers rejoice (and vampires be gone)! Fresh-baked bagel topped with toasted garlic and sesame seeds. Honey Whole Wheat Bagel Honey-kissed with whole wheat goodness. Fresh-baked bagel made with whole wheat flour and a touch of honey. Onion Bagel An onion that won't make you cry. Unless they're tears of joy! Fresh-baked bagel topped with minced onion. Pumpernickel Bagel It's fun to say. But, more fun to eat! Fresh-baked bagel made with rye flour, molasses and caraway seeds. Sesame Seed Bagel Say "Open Sesame" and POOF, it's bagel magic. Fresh-baked bagel topped with sesame seeds. We had garden cream cheese, strawberrycream cheese, ranch cream cheese, and plain creamed cheese.

Travelling through the area and had an issue with the slowest service at another restaurant we…read morestopped in at Einstein for a hopefully quick lunch. We weren't disappointed by the service. The staff was friendly, courteous, and helpful. The dining room was cool (mid-nineties outside), quiet, and relaxing. The sandwiches were very tasty as the staff suggested. In hindsight, we should have stopped here first.