The Empty Cup is a very nice coffee shop. It is clean. The staff is friendly and efficient…read more There are 2 huge areas with comfy chairs to sit in or mingle. Their hours are short. 7 am to 1 pm weekdays. Saturday hours are different and closed on Sunday. Their phone message says you can request other times for special occassions.

Very friendly team and a variety of gf options! There are…read morealso lovely picnic tables to enjoy your treat outside.

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.

How in the world have I not been here yet until now?! I blame only myself, ha…read more What a great morning treat - I stopped by here recently to network with a local colleague and thought the conversation would be what I enjoyed the most - HOWEVER, the "Cinnamoon" coffee distracted me with every sip! The staff was super friendly, the inside was super clean, all the things you'd hope for in a coffee shop. It was also nice to not feel herded along like you would at a Starbucks or donut shops that happen to sell coffee. I cannot vouch for any other flavors yet, I need more time to really get into it - see you soon! Get here!

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.

Love this spot! We were traveling through Knoxville and were looking for a quality coffee spot,…read morewith housemade syrups, and great seating. This place checked off all the boxes! We loved our barista too. He was so welcoming and friendly!

I have been to every coffee shop in Knoxville and I can tell you that this is the best bar none…read morefrom amazing bagels to amazing coffee. It really has it all plus there's no better place to stop and do some work or just hang out with friends.

I feel like it's a bit too commercial. The one on Kingston is cute inside (swinging chairs!) and I…read morelike their outside seating but I can't quite put my finger on why I don't love it. My senior year of high school, I remember I would slip out during lunch and get their iced latte with almond syrup and that was pretty great. Wish I knew earlier that I could just leave school during lunch.

Quick and great customer service & the ambiance is cute. Plenty of parking spaces in the plaza…read moreitself

Good little pop in boba shop! Staff is friendly and quick. I often enjoy stopping by just often to…read morealways try something from the most recent seasonal release menu.

Love this place. Had a few different kinds of donuts, all super yummy, all fresh, these people just…read moremake good donuts

Service was fast and friendly. Always fresh and not super greasy. Love the apple fritter.read more

Delightful little spot! My best friend lives down the street and loves it. Everyone I visit, Sunago…read moreis a must-visit! The owner is just the sweetest, and everyone knows my friend by her name. An absolutely precious little location that clearly loves their community of patrons and genuinely finds joy in serving others.

This is a cute coffee shop with a rustic theme. Lots of wood decorations and seating. The baristas…read morewere really friendly and the drinks came out quick. I ordered an iced vanilla latte. It was good, but I felt it may have been a bit over priced. This seems like a good spot if you plan on doing work or homework while sipping a latte.

Not a big breakfast fan but I had to find a casual place to meet someone for brunch. Maple Street…read morewas a good choice. I ordered The Farmer, a chicken biscuit with cheese, bacon, and apple butter. The biscuit was warm and fresh, the bacon was crispy, and the chicken patty was quite substantial. The poor thing was drowning in apple butter though, which made it too wet (and too sweet). Even scraping some of it off it was already too soggy. A tad less sauce and it would be perfectly balanced. The smashbrowns had a nice crisp and I enjoyed the kick of the pepper jam. Also, big fan of the cute coffee bar. I could taste the hints of maple in the coffee. If I have to eat out for breakfast, Maple Street seems to be a good choice. And yes, this location is on Kingston Pike not Maple Street.

We stopped here for a quick bite while traveling, but I probably wouldn't have if I knew the wait…read moretime. You order at the counter, grab a number, and find your own table, though most weren't clean when we arrived. We had the chicken and goat cheese biscuit, farmer biscuit, cappuccino, and toffee crunch latte. Drinks came out fairly quickly, but the food took about 30 to 40 minutes. Staff was sweet, just seemed overwhelmed. The food itself was good. The goat cheese and pepper jelly were a great combo, and I personally loved the apple butter, though my partner thought there was too much. Overall, good food if you have time to wait.

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.

Just visited Primo Passo for the first time, and am happy to see a coffee shop in this area! They…read moreoffer a standard selection of classic coffee selections (cappuccino, latte, mocha, etc.) and a great selection of caffeinated and non-caffeinated teas, which I am always looking for! The matcha latte I had was delicate, sweet and frothy. The staff handled my milk allergy with ease and kindness. They serve Counter Culture coffee, a North Carolina roaster, also found in town at Old City Java and Wild Love, but nowhere I've seen in West Knox. There's natural light in the café enhanced with cool toned ceiling lights accompanied by minimalist pink and gold accents with natural wood features and a few fake plants. The music was mainly rap and R&B. Every seat has a table, though PPC doesn't offer much in the way of comfy seating, as furnishings are ikea-style chairs and metal stools. There are a couple outdoor tables for nice weather. I hope as this the Café establishes roots, we'll see more seasonal drink menus, comfier seating options, and more (real) greenery. Looking forward to trying more of their drink offerings and seeing what lies in store for them!

Finally made time to check out Potchke bagel and it was outstanding!…read more Came in at the top of the lunch hour, and while there appeared to be a serious line forming inside, the staff moved everyone through quickly and was very helpful with some suggestions for a first time guest. I opted for the steak sandwich on an everything bagel and it was delicious! My father was also very impressed with the pastrami Ruben on pumpernickel. I also highly recommend grabbing some custom bagel spread from the cooler and a portion of your favorite babka (I vote for chocolate) to take home!

Potchke went to a bagel competition in NYC and won best bagel outside the boroughs, and there's a…read morereason. We are so lucky to have them! The bagels are light and chewy, not bready, and even the plain bagel has a great flavor. We find the celery salt and sometimes the everything bagels to be saltier than we enjoy, but your mileage may vary. The sesame, plain, jalapeño cheddar, pumpernickel, and honey wheat are awesome. The seasonal pumpkin bagel was excellent, and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that we get blueberry once they're in season. If you get a bagel sandwich, I'd recommend sticking with a plain bagel to let the filling shine. We usually get the Potchke delight (add avocado, it's worth it), and my husband loves the beef bacon. They have upgraded from egg patties to small folded omelettes in their breakfast sandwiches. They just rolled out mobile ordering at this location, and I did my first order today. Fridays are always very busy there, but my order was ready way before the time estimate, and they made my coffee fresh once I checked in with the lady at the pickup area. I was very impressed! They have been really good about making changes to improve wait times (like adding a second person taking orders with a handheld card reader and expanding next door to allow a designated line area), and mobile ordering is a game changer for me. The employees are always wonderful even though they are super busy and dealing with a lot of people. Everyone seems happy to be there, and I hope that's a reflection of the owners treating their people well. Yes, the prices may seem high for bagels, but in my opinion it's totally worth it. I'd rather have a stellar bagel once a month than grocery store bagels every week. (Now if only they would also serve their matzo ball soup and borscht at this location, my life would be complete!)