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    Still Waters Coffeehouse

    4.9 (45 reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Cyndi K.

    What a great and cute coffee house in Gray! Located in a small strip center, this place provides a fantastic atmosphere to meet with friends, to work or hold meetings, and play board games. There is an adjacent room with additional seating and a half gated play area for younger patrons. It really is the place where everyone can feel comfortable. The staff is super friendly and engaging with great advice on their drinks. There are baked pastries available for purchase as well which is provided by a local baker. This is a nice place to visit between Kingsport and Johnson City.

    Braxton H.

    I travel all over and this just might be the friendliest coffee shop I've ever been to. I've stopped by here several times and these barista's are phenomenal and they serve a wonderful cup of coffee as well.

    Nick B.

    Before I moved away this was my spot to work & take meetings as it is positioned perfectly in Gray. Coffee & food has tons of depth & their menu is unique The service is personable & the owners are many times running the show on a regular basis so standards are high Great sense of community inside the shop & great place to take your kids with the setup they have for them

    Almond Butter Banana toast and a Flat White coffee.

    Visited this cute shop for the first time today and absolutely loved it! I ordered a flat white and their Almond Butter Banana toast and it was delicious; light but filling breakfast. Everyone was so nice and the atmosphere is very cozy.

    John M.

    Still Waters Coffeehouse is right on mission. I stopped at Still Waters on a road trip south and was very grateful to find a spot just off the highway that does a good job preparing drinks and uses good coffee. I typically order a pour over and cortado when I visit a new coffee shop but because I already had 30oz. of coffee on my trip I decided to go with a latte. There latte sizes are 8oz, 12oz, and 16oz. Flat Whites come in one size: 6oz. I ordered an 8oz. latte. The milk was silky and sweet. The espresso tasted pleasant. I would go back and get a latte. Still Waters has an extensive specialty drink menu in addition to their seasonal and traditional espresso drink menu. The atmosphere is friendly and folks seemed to be really enjoying themselves. From just looking at the pictures of the inside I thought it would be a little crowed but when I was there that didn't seem to be the case. The kids section looks really nice and there is a space for parents of kids to enjoy each other's company while their kids place safely within view. A family of four was having a fun time playing a game at their table. Still Waters has a small selection of games. I could definitely see myself going to Still Waters to meet up with friends. 4 maybe 5 is the largest size group you could fit at a table. All the coffee equipment appeared as if they take coffee seriously. I usually take the time to note of the make and model of the equipment. From a glance it appears the equipment is excellent. And the baristas appear to be well trained and it showed in the latte I ordered.

    Debi W.

    Such a convenient coffee shop right off of 26. We were passing through on our way to NC and wanted to support a local coffee shop. So glad we did. I ordered a flat white, which at Starbucks is usually between a cappuccino and a latte. The one she made me was more the size of a doppio. When I asked her, she explained that a true flat white is made this way. Starbucks does their own thing. She offered to remake my drink which was very kind of her, since it wasn't her fault. My second drink was perfect. I ended up buying a t-shirt to thank her and because it was so nice! Made in Honduras, the material is soft and the color beautiful! The town of Gray and the name of the coffee shop both carry special meanings to me--so a win win.

    Sunrise summer special
    Marin S.

    During a long drive, we pulled off on this exit to stop at Dunkin but spotted Still Water Coffee instead and were delighted we did so! The parking was abundant and it was easy to go to, the staff was super friendly and the whole place had a cozy family feel. I got an iced vanilla latte with stillwater milk (a mix of Oat and Almond) which was a great recommendation. My fiance went adventurous and got a summer special - cold brew with lemonade and peach and it was refreshing with a punch! The menu is huge and there are many options for everyone. Will definitely add this as a stop on my next drive through TN!

    Cappuccino
    Eugene R.

    While just around the corner I haven't tried this until today and oh that was a mistake. Best cappuccino since living in Europe! Definitely not the mild extra sweet junk that you get at most places, but a true little cup of goodness. Plenty of fru-fru choices but some solid coffee too.

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    Chris C.

    Wow. This place is wonderful. Im at a conference and don't have time to hang out but I would be here all the time. In my little exploration this place has so many thoughtful little worlds to enjoy your favorite cup and treat. Also has a place for kids to play, games, and a space for some cool merch and local elderberry syrup! Cortado was spot on. There isn't much more to say about that aside from it being done perfectly. This is generally my bar for rating a shop at my first pass. I decided to try a macaroon. They had a banana one! It was great. Pro tip: let it warm up a little. I've found that a lot of places that have really good macaroons keep their cases a little cold. If you bite in right away, you won't get the desired affect for mouth feel. I really enjoyed the banana macaroon. I'm normally a vanilla guy but always buy a few of the jazzy newer flavors. I'd buy one of these again if I was picking up a box. It was unique, and I really enjoy banana candy even though I don't eat bananas much at all. Takes me back to childhood ice cream trucks and those fudge and banana pops. There is ample space here too. Easily facilitates a large group without being interruptive (multiple rooms) and has so many little quiet reading spots. Final note: they have a Public Journal for you to share your heart and muse with the community here. Such a good idea! This place is special and has layers to it. All this info is from my first pass of 10min for a quick cup.

    A double Carmel affogato
    Hannah C.

    I highly recommend getting the cookies & crema and also get the pimiento cheese. We try to come here once a month for a girls day. But a caramel affogato & the Ol' Fashioned is also amazing!! .. it's a Christian owned company and we love it.

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    Great place, super drinks and treats, but soooo noisy. Not really a place to have a quiet coffee and conversation .

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    Great coffee, friendly employees, fantastic atmosphere!!! Just wish it wasn't so far from Jonesborough. BUT, it is worth the drive.

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    Great place, great people, great coffee. The new online ordering is nice. Highly recommend.

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    I have enjoyed everything I have ever ordered from here! Love the chai tea lattes, cannot go wrong, love their seasonal menus!

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    Absolutely wonderful people and amazing coffee to go with it Also they offer metal straws to reduce waste.

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    Favorite coffee shop around. Drinks are wonderful and the people are even better. Definitely recommend.

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    “They have local coffee shop vibes when you initially enter, but then off to the right side there is a children's play area.”

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