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!

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.

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.

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

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.

Husband took me here for a lunch date and it did not disappoint! The sandwiches were great (I had…read moreone with Brie cheese and ham and he had chicken salad on brioche). The venue is very small but so quaint! We were lucky to get a table for 2 and also snagged the last 2 blackberry lavender ice teas they had (which she said were made in house). It was a little pricey, around $35, but very tasty and worth it in my opinion. Can't wait to go back!

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.

Ok. Got here and they were open Yay!). Line to the door and worth the wait. I'm a fan of cafe con…read moreleche and pretty much all things Cuban. They sold out of a few items, so come early. Folks were friendly and it is a family place. I plan on being a regular.

Tried Pastelito's for the first time for lunch. Loved the Cuban sandwich and topped it off with…read morethe Tres Leche cake. Will definitely come back on my next trip to Knoxville.

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.