What a delightful little gem I stumbled upon! I needed to escape the house for a few hours and…read morefound myself wandering toward Thompson's Station with a sudden craving for a proper coffee fix--nothing corporate, nothing chain, just something real and local. A quick search for the highest-rated independent coffee shops nearby led me straight to Settlers Coffee & Provisions, and wow, am I ever grateful it did! Tucked right in the charming heart of Thompson's Station, this adorable spot feels like it was plucked from a storybook. Parking was an absolute breeze--I snagged a spot directly out front like it was waiting just for me. The moment I walked in, the warm, inviting vibe wrapped around me like a hug. The owners greeted me with the kind of genuine Southern hospitality that instantly makes you feel like a regular, even on your first visit. Their smiles and easy conversation were the perfect start to my morning. I ordered a breakfast burrito and a Hazelnut Mocha, and let me tell you--both were nothing short of perfection. The burrito was hearty, perfectly seasoned, and bursting with fresh flavors that hit all the right spots. And that Hazelnut Mocha? Heavenly. Rich, velvety espresso balanced beautifully with smooth hazelnut and just the right touch of chocolate--easily one of the best mochas I've ever had. Settlers Coffee & Provisions isn't just a coffee shop; it's a little slice of small-town magic. Cozy, delicious, and run by the friendliest people around. I'm already daydreaming about my next visit--this place has officially earned a permanent spot on my caffeine-craving rotation! Highly, highly recommend!

I was looking for a coffee shop to read at when one of my other go-to's in Thompson's Station was…read moreclosed for the day and I found this little gem in the process! It's on the smaller side, but they have designed the space well to maximize their seating (both indoor and outdoor). Very cute, relaxed setting and friendly, helpful employees! What I particularly loved is they make a lot of things in-house from scratch (from syrups and cold foams, to pastries and other food items) or sell locally made products. The coffee and breakfast I tried were good and I grabbed a pastry to go -- for research purposes of course -- and that was tasty as well. They also roast their own coffee if you want something to take and brew from home. All-in-all, definitely a worthwhile coffee stop if you're in the area!

Overall: The MOST beautiful and lovely cafe I've had the experience of visiting during my time here…read moreat Tennessee! I got the apple cider chai, which was extremely delicious and made me feel like I was in an episode of Gilmore Girls. Service: Very kind and friendly staff, drinks and food came out quickly. Ambience: Located at a manor, you can grab coffee and food and study at any of the rooms inside. The grounds themselves are actually breathtaking :') I cannot recommend it enough.

There's something about 1819 Coffee that feels like a deep breath of comfort -- the kind of spot…read morewhere time slows down, the coffee tastes better, and the world outside gets just a little softer. I stopped in on a crisp fall morning, and the moment I took that first sip, I knew I'd found something special. My latte was silky, rich, and perfectly balanced -- with a little heart in the foam that matched how I felt holding it. The aroma alone could make anyone fall in love with mornings again. The staff was welcoming and genuinely kind, the kind of people who remember your smile and make sure your coffee is made just the way you like it. I took my cup to go and wandered through the nearby historic grounds, surrounded by golden leaves and sunshine -- it was the perfect pairing of caffeine and calm. Whether you're passing through or local to the area, this is the kind of café that makes you want to linger, journal, or just sit and watch the day unfold. 1819 Coffee isn't just coffee -- it's comfort in a cup.

it's a Spring Hill staple - the go to coffee shop for vibes, a nice Muletown coffee, and slamming…read morepremade breakfast burritos Correction: they got their own blend which means they slam harder than previously understood - you've done it again gainting foat

Ah, the GOAT... a fitting name for this idiosyncratic establishment. Nestled in the beautiful 24/7…read moretraffic jam known as Spring Hill, The Fainting Goat is a magnet for good hangs, good times, and glorious caffeinated to-go cups. Once you've savored a recyclable chalice filled with The Goat's finest offerings, you'll find that other ground brown beverages of a Starbuctic nature pale in comparison. Oh yes, the review points and what not: * The ambience is ambient, the kind of place where you'd enjoy sipping coffee. * The staff is chill; the kind of peeps you'd love sharing a coffee with. * The bean water is pinky-lifting tastebud euphoria that both longtime locals and recently relocated Californians can enjoy. In conclusion: Say goodbye to overpriced green mermaid coffee and say hello to overpriced small business coffee. Trust me, it's just better. But I digress... Make haste, you mortals. Turn off your blue-screened dystopian brain-rot box and get thine tuchus to this location immediately. But again, I digress... Despite their post-Christmas eggnog drought-- 5 out of 5. Would recommend.

Just Love Coffee does it right…read more Here's what my past few experiences with this coffee shop have entailed: * Great coffee * Good food * Swift service * Friendly staff * Live music * Clean & relaxing You can't go wrong here. Go out of your way to give this coffee shop "some love".

This Tuesday, I decided to finally try Just Love Coffee Cafe for brunch. I was eating alone, so I…read moredid my usual of placing an online order for takeout. I downloaded the app and ordered tater cakes, two womelettes, and a cortado with brown sugar syrup. The total ended up being around $32, which I honestly did not think was that expensive. When checking out, I was disappointed to only see a card and PayPal option, as I use Apple Pay for everything. It would not save my card information, and I tried to save it for 10 minutes before closing the app for the 5th time, and then the option for Apple Pay randomly appeared. When I picked the order up, the staff kindly greeted me. I said I had a mobile order, they got it, and that was it. Quick and easy, which is how I prefer. The inside was really clean and cozy, and I wished I had eaten inside instead of in my car. For the food itself, it was fine. The tater cakes seemed to be tater tots pressed in a waffle maker. I did like the womelette, but it tasted like nothing special, like something I could make at home. The salsa and sour cream made it better, though it was a little cold, even though I picked it up on time. I could not drink the cortado. I added brown sugar syrup, but barely tasted it, and it was too bitter. However, I am used to flavored cortados. There were other menu items that caught my eye, so I would definitely give it another try.

Obsessed!!! From the inside out, The Awaken House is beautiful, timeless and filled with good…read morevibes. Their latte was delicious, baristas were helpful, friendly and sipping it while on the porch in the sunlight was something I want to do every weekend. Will be back again and again.

Remember when you coffee shops were places you wanted to linger at, meet friends, be creative and…read moredrink EXCELLENT coffee? This that place. Everything you want in a coffee shop, meeting space, remote work space and place to feel inspired and creative. Did I mention it has the best coffee in Maury County? Friendly baristas and quick service top this place off as coffee heaven.

A great coffee house and cafe with multiple rooms and outdoor space. Great for any use group, they…read morehave gluten free pastries and gluten free breakfast and lunch options. The press coffee is an experience that allows you to linger.

I met up with a friend one morning to have breakfast and have a girls morning! I got there a little…read moreearly before they opened, so I waiting in the car. When they opened the chef too our order and she was such a delight! I had just gotten blood drawn and needed coffee lol but she also gave me an orange juice to help with my sugars. So super sweet other! I ordered the breakfast bowl with fruit and drip coffee. Delicious! I enjoyed all of it very much! The ambiance is so cute and bright! The gold accents had to be one of my favs! I fully recommend The Southern Baking!!

Just south of Franklin on Columbia Pike sits one of the coolest little caffeine havens around, The…read moreFainting Goat Coffee. And let me tell you, this Old GOAT nearly lived up to the name. I walked in, glanced at the menu for approximately 2.7 seconds, and knew exactly what destiny had in store for me: the Salted Queen Caramel Latte. (Yes ma'am. Royalty in a cup.) I placed my order with a young lady who was polite, friendly, and engaging, the kind of person who makes you feel like you've been coming there for years, even if you just figured out where to stand. Five-star customer service before the caffeine even hit. Seating options? Oh, they've got you covered. You can sit outside upstairs and pretend you're in a Hallmark movie, or stay inside where it's cool and comfortable. We chose inside. The high-top table had USB ports and electrical plugs, which is a classy move. Nothing says "we care" like letting people charge their phone while they charge their soul. And yes, there's WiFi if you feel the need to actually work instead of just looking productive. Then I heard it, my name called out like I'd just won a prize. I stepped forward... and met my Salted Queen Caramel Latte. Wow. It was better than expected. Smooth. Rich. Perfectly balanced. I took one sip and this Old GOAT almost fainted. Which is ironic... because that's exactly where we were. If you live in Franklin and haven't tried The Fainting Goat Coffee, you're missing out. Go meet the Queen. Just be prepared... you might faint.

Great experience here! Immediately was thrilled for the parking lot and ease of coming and going…read more Once stepping in, I was thankful for how they set up their orders with a great layout of how they used their space. It didn't take them long for them to make my drink, a salted queen latte, even though they were quite busy. I'm sure thanks to how they have their space setup as well as some fabulous workers! Loved how there were more private booth spaces. Genius! The drink was nummy + exactly what I was looking for. Thanks so much, Fainting Goat Coffee!! Hey next time carry more sizes of shirts so I can continue to spread word of your great coffee shop!

They opened their new location in Tollgate a while back and it has plenty of parking and a more…read moreopen neighborhood vibe. I frequent both locations, but probably Tollgate more often when I'm alone. The original location is my MIL's fave tho so we often visit to sit and chat. The modern and spacious vibe at both WS locations is diff than the other local shops (Awaken, Goat) that while have good offerings try to fit overwhelming coffee traffic and work/study/visit touchdowns into heritage historic houses that don't meet the space needs. And of course like most locals, WS is less commercial (and quieter) than the big chain shops. Still tops!

Awesome local coffee shop with great drinks and tasty casual food at a low price. Along with the…read morecoffee, the breakfast sandwiches and the bagels really stand out. The shop is a wonderful place to just casually hang out or get a quick drink to go. Staff is friendly and personable, while the shop is clean and neatly organized. I highly recommend this White Shepherd Coffee shop or the other location in Thompson Station.

This is the super unique find in Franklin Tennessee! My husband has gone for coffee (he is a true…read morecoffee snob, he roasts his own coffee beans), and said their coffee was pretty good! We have come in the evenings, a couple times now, and it's super fun that they invite a food truck each night, you need to call ahead to find out which type of truck. I really wanna try the pizza truck! Typically, the ginger pig is the truck that's there, multiple friends have raved about the hamburger that comes with a unique green sauce on the side. Multiple friends have also raved about their wings! There's a super cute kids section play area. The bar seems to have a lot of variety of different types of beer on top. I sampled a few, but really enjoyed the grapefruit Italian soda, which had 4.2% alcohol. It was really smooth and delicious! Everyone that works there is super friendly, and it's a cool place to hang out and gather with friends!

A recent host for Plant Bingo, this Brewery is tucked away in Franklin. It felt like a bit of a…read morehidden gem and somewhere you have been before. No flights, only half pours and no loyalty program set up properly. I had the Amber and it was very smooth. Fast service. Beautiful tap room.

The Brunch Collective is a special place!! With everything cooked in tallow or butter, ethically…read moresourced meat, and all around curated and intentional menu items, if I could eat here everyday - I would!! It took me so long to decide what to get because everything looked amazing. Thankfully they have tasty flights throughout the drink and food menus, so I was able to have it all! The people who work here are very kind and clearly carry the care that was put into the menu through to their work there. Everything has a homey, sweet feel that makes you want to go home and redecorate, or just stay and keep eating their delicious food and feeling the good vibes!! Will be coming back today for the pickle lemonade, french toast, and the breakfast tacos.. have been dreaming about them since my last visit a couple of weeks ago.

Wow...I wish I could give zero stars. Don't get me wrong the food was phenomenal and the cook was…read morevery nice! He should take his skills to a new restaurant, however. The service was beyond horrible. Get ready because here is a LONG list of all that was wrong: 1. My drink was not what I ordered. I ordered earl grey and they gave me a coffee...I hate coffee. 2. We had a party of four and our food and drinks were served all scattered: some would get their drinks (after 45 minutes of waiting) and some would already get their food. Why did it not come at the same time? 3. We all got our food at different times, and some didn't get their drink until 25 minutes after their food. We had a lovely group of girls who came before us and had yet to get ANY drinks or food (they order water mind you) 4. We had absolutely no silverware even when the food came and when we got it they were soaking wet. We tried explaining this to the owner and she said "well I run my restaurant differently" 5. The server was very rude and seemed annoyed when we asked for simple requests 6. When the server brought sugar as we requested it was practically empty 7. The "owner" (I don't know if I can even call her that as she was EXTREMELY unprofessional) came over to ask us what was wrong because she overheard us complaining and we listed all of our recommendations kindly and she proceeded to give a list of excuses. She also said that she "runs" a restaurant differently than what we would when we stated we have worked in restaurants before and this is not how it is done. She rudely walked away as we were explaining our issues. That's not all. When one of us said "Clearly you don't know how to run one" under our breath she ran back and screamed across the restaurant "What did you just say about me" directly to one of us who did not even say it. This is extremely unprofessional for an owner. You should always respect customers even when they are being a pain. Trust me, I have been a server and you will always have difficult customers but you ALWAYS treat them with respect and never lose your temper. All in all, I will NEVER be back and hope this "owner" becomes more responsible and respectful towards her customers. It is a beautiful establishment that just needs better management. (p.s it was the wife)