Delightful little spot! My best friend lives down the street and loves it. Everyone I visit, Sunago is 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. read more

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This is a cute coffee shop with a rustic theme. Lots of wood decorations and seating. The baristas were 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. read more

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Great coffee. Great friendly service. Comfortable place to sit and rest awhile. I ordered a hot latte with extra shots of espresso and a pastry. Grabbed a seat and sat and enjoyed reading a book for a well-needed break. I really like this place and I highly recommend it. Cheers, read more

Nice staff. Good to great cappuccino depending on the barista. Great staff, decent snack options. Parking and traffic can be rough.

What a wonderful experience. The coffee was exceptional - so tasty and smooth. And I tried a banana nut muffin that was perfect. I will definitely come back here on my next visit to Knoxville. read more

Coffee was excellent and the customer service was even better! Quick in and out considering it was busy and in the AM.... read more

Sunago Coffee - Iced vanilla latte (Not too sweet, just perfect) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

My husband and I recently started this new idea of bringing the little one to coffee shops so the two of us can enjoy a nice breakfast while the baby will be entertained and we found Sunago Coffee! It's perfect for our little outing. We enjoyed the coffee, the environment, getting to know Joshua and the story and concept behind their coffee shop. We sure will be back every weekend! read more

A much-needed coffee shop in this quickly growing area. A wide variety of offerings, with both hot and cold coffees, teas, smoothies (including protein-infused), and ice cream and locally-baked pastries. The inside is wonderful. A mixture of industrial and rustic. There are high ceilings with metal supports and modern lighting and plenty of wood touches that warm up the shop. A corner houses local merch and goods from a bunch of differing vendors and a wall contains announcements, posts, and events happening within the community. Love this! It is a large space with an abundance of seating-both larger tables, 2-seater tables, and a few sets of cushy couches and chairs. There is even a small room in the back that looks like a conference or quiet work space. Speaking of work, note that there only seem to be a few spots with wall outlets in case you need to plug in for some laptop juice. I have now been here a few times and have tried: Hot mocha: This was probably my favorite drink. Smooth, espresso still stood out, and just the right amount of sweetness. Somewhat of a bitter, dark chocolate taste that I was a fan of. Hot latte: This was good, but not the best I've had locally. Hot chocolate: My son loved this. They put whipped cream on the top and chocolate sauce. Note that it is a tad pricey for hot chocolate. Iced caramel macchiato: My husband's favorite. He has gone back several times for this drink, specifically. Nutella Croissant: This was okay.. fairly dried out, sadly. I like that they offer to heat it for you. I would try one of their savory options instead next time. Love the vibes at this shop and the prices are competitive with other local coffee spots. This is a place I can definitely see working from for a bit or meeting a friend at. The baristas making the coffee have been very friendly when I've been in. read more

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Stopped by this place on my way out of town. It was a little out of the way for me, but totally worth it! Coffee was great! They had healthy options & cute, locally made swag. Unfortunately, the barista said they didn't sell enough of the stevia sweetened flavors to keep them on the menu (bummer). But she was quick to offer other options to accommodate me! Super nice staff, really cute vibe & would be a great place to get some work done, read, meet with a friend or just stop in for coffee. read more

Came by for an espresso drink. They use Elmhurst oat milk, not my favorite AND charge an extra $2 (!!!) for any non dairy milk which is by far the highest upcharge I've ever seen anywhere even outside Tennessee. My drink came out okay, but by no means worth $7.54 that I paid. Service was excellent, but I would never go back there out of principle as they charge so much for non-dairy milk. It's almost like they're making some sort of a statement... read more

Cozy ambiance, quiet for students or anyone needing quiet time to get work done. Not a regular coffee drinker but even I think their cold brew is excellent read more

Delicious coffee, friendly service, and a tasty muffin. I couldn't ask for more. Cleaning & inviting inside. I'm visiting from out-of-state & wanted to support a local business. This checked all the boxes for me. read more

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This is my first visit to this place. So this is my First impression... This coffee shop gives me an industrial feel with a touch of country. The decor is a mixed of clean industrial look with some warm country ambiences. The country music being played at the shop adds the warm tone to the place. For coffee and drinks, there are plenty of choices. The food items are primarily baked goods items. The quality is good. The staff are super friendly. I highly recommend this place for a lazy Sunday breakfast or an afternoon tea break. read more

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Finally H/H (hungry hubby) and I were able to stop by one of the newest coffee shops around us!! I am soooo impressed! I don't drink coffee so I wasn't sure what there would be got me. I didn't need to worry at all! They have coffee (of course) all kinds of tea, smoothies, and even milk shakes! Wonderful pastries, and sandwiches made by a local Cuban restaurant. HH loved his coffee (and bring military they honored us with as discount)! I had the ...CHOCOLATE MINT herb Tea!! Never heard of such a thing and it was yummy!!! We shared a Chocolate Croissant that was so flaky and enjoyable. We were so surprised to see they carried our local Mayfield ice cream for scooping or shakes. The shop also has local items for sale; earring (I bought a pair) , soaps, T-shirts etc. There are tables, couches & even a community room to have a small meeting. While we were there today there was 8-10 people doing a painting class even. The community board is a real great touch! Lastly, the STAFF!! Great ladies working today and so patient!! We will be back!! read more

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This location is just around the corner from my house and what a hidden gem from rest of Knoxville. I can't imagine anyone driving all the way across town to Harden Valley, but it would certainly be worth your drive. I love the cafe style seating with a great lounge area for a morning or afternoon meeting. The coffee selections are all the items you find at most coffee companies but certainly a few new favorites. I'm really big a on strong brew and bold taste and was pleasantly surprised there coffee didn't disappoint. My personal favorite are all of their pastry items. They have two items that is made by a local pastry chef that are absolutely buttery flaky mouthwatering delights! The spinach & cheese and the ham & cheese are soo good you might want to order 2 or more! While I use to be an avid morning Starbucks go'er this has been a nice take over and without the long waits I highly recommend! read more

Their Sunago brand of coffee is excellent. Very smooth and tasty. Owners are super nice and they make sure their employees are also that way. It is not a real big place so occasionally especially mid Saturday morning it can get crowded. Highly recommend this place. read more

Lovely atmosphere! There are myriad drink offerings at this gem of a setting, and the interior design showcases some tremendous woodwork. I'm a fan of places that lend variable seating arrangements and Sunago offers many different sorts of tables, seats, and places to mix it up. The owners are darling. Yelena is wonderful to talk shop with and learn from. I wish I lived closer to make this a regular spot. read more

Ok, let me first say I have been a long time supporter of Sunago since they opened. Well, no more. After many let downs, this one takes the cake. In the photo you will see my cup of cold brew with oat milk. Strike one: they charge $2 upcharge for non dairy milk EVEN THOUGH dairy is just as expensive but never an upcharge. Strike two: Even though I paid $2 for oat milk the barista once again didn't shake the carton so she just added oat water to my coffee. Strike 3: when I tried to resolve the issue privately by reaching out to the owner on Instagram to voice my concern and ask why this was happening, THEY BLOCKED ME, hahaha!! Well that's cool, I can yelp, Google review, and tell everyone I meet to steer clear of this place. 3 strikes and you're out, Sunago!! Thanks for the reply, jerks read more

Sunago Coffee - Cold brew with $2 of oat milk (supposedly) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Ordered 16oz americano with a splash of heavy cream. While it's a decent coffee, $6.88 is just a tad overpriced. The espresso blend is unique and more complex than many although it tasted slightly over roasted. Cheerful, helpful service. Seemed noisy for the number of customers. Coffee roasting is outsourced under the direction of the owner. It's the only local option near Pelli, but pricing needs to be revi read more

Was there for a business meeting. Ordered a delicious chicken salad sandwich on a croissant and a green tea. Atmosphere was good but very noisy. Had a hard time focussing and listening to my client. Will go alone next time but with someone else elsewhere. read more

Pretty cool little joint. I needed to feed my inner coffee addict and pump out a bit of work at the same time. Sunago Coffee provided just the spot to make both of these things achievable. The Baristas were very friendly and knowledgeable capable of actually providing more in depth details of their offerings. (Yes, I'm a coffee nerd and I want to know these things) Great atmosphere, great service, and delicious coffee! Need I say more..... Actually, I do need to say more. The bathroom art is freaking awesome! Even if you don't need to "go" - GO!!!! read more

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Excellent coffee and fast service. They have a wide variety of sugar-free syrups, too!

I LOVE this place! We stumbled upon it one day and I finally found it again today! Their coffee is so good and not too sweet plus they even offer unsweetened oat milk! They also had a really delicious gluten free brookie today! They have some really cute artisan items that you can pay for through venmo last time I got a really adorable $15 floral arrangement! read more

The coffee was decent, but their croissants were not buttery or flaky at all. It felt like I was eating regular loaf bread with Nutella! They totally need to get a better recipe, especially if they want to charge you almost $4-5 for one. Also, the cappuccino was not foamy and rich. The ambience and decoration of the place was nice, though read more

Sunago Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

I want to give this place a higher review but the service is not good like...at all. All the baristas who i've interacted with are very nice EXCEPT whoever works the register. They are so slow and inefficient when it comes to taking orders there's always a long line. For example if my fiance and I order 2 different pastries there is no need to put my name on my order and his name on his esp if we are paying together. They will forgot the orders easily and even when they put in the order it takes a long time. There's always a super long line and it's only because the person in charge of the register is just so soooo slow. The people who make the coffee are somewhat quick which makes up for it a little bit. The first few times I have been there I got their ice latte which is great! But this time I got the ice matcha latte and it was so bad - they use Tazo matcha flavoring so there's no matcha in the drink whatsoever (if you're looking for a good ice matcha latte I really recommend honeybee bc they use real matcha in their drinks). The pastries are really good! My favorite is the bagel and pastelitos! The gf muffin I would not recommend. The place itself it very cute, very spacious and a great place for studying with lots of desks! Overall, yes I will come back here just because it is very conveniently located to me, their coffee drinks (not the matcha drinks), and pastries are good. BUT when you go you need to expect to be there 20+ min just to get your order. read more

Stopped by after the gym - it was a great choice! Outstanding staff. Personable and knowledgeable manager. Coffee was very good. Muffin tasty. Will return. read more

Sunago Coffee - Barista with a golden coffee bean! Yea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Spectacular little coffee shop that just opened in the Hardin Valley area. Amazing atmosphere and service that is comparable with the amazing coffee they serve. Looking forward to my next chance to go back. read more

First, I had too high of expectation. Originally felt so excited that there's a new coffee shop opened in the Harding Valley area. Then we went, the interior looks pretty cute. Staffs talk nice but the drinks we ordered took really long. I got a Matcha Latte, which I often get from all different coffee shops. I waited long for it, and opened the lid. It looks like matcha milk, instead of matcha latte. For a latte you would generally expect frothed milk foam and a pattern. There's nothing like that in my cup. Then I had a sip, it tastes like diluted, sweetened green tea water mixed with a lot of milk. To me it looks like they had no idea of what a matcha latte is. It's not that hard. I paid $7 for my drink and had to dump the whole thing after 3 sips. My coworker's chai latte is also bad. Another coworker's dripped coffee is just so so. If you go for the environment, it's fine. But if you go for good drinks, think twice. read more

Great Vibe in this place. The staff was spectacularly positive and kind. It was a wonderful experience. The coffee is great. They have many options that really let you customize your drink. I will definitely be back when I. On my way! To Knoxville again. read more

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I've been going to Sunago Coffee since opening, this is hands down one of my favorite places in the world. The coffee is exquisite, while the service and personableness of the staff is unmatched. Every time I walk in the door, I'm greeted with a hello, a smile and even my name. The days that feel long for me I can always count on Sunago and their staff to brighten my day. I cannot emphasize the creativity of their drinks, I'm always excited to try their new seasonal drinks. The space is always clean and the decor is beautiful. It a cozy place to bring a book or even work. I cannot express how incredible their support for local businesses is, they have little stations all over filled with goodies from locals and Venmo's. Where could you find a coffee shop like that? I will never stop supporting them, what they stand for and all they do. Thank you again! read more

Too glorious to be called adorable and small enough to feel like home. Might be my new favorite place to sit and sip while working on my small business. read more

Sunago Coffee - 16oz Pour Over from Peru - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Love Sunago Coffee! The owner, Yelena, is super friendly and so are her employees! Anytime you're struggling to come up with your coffee order they are happy to help with suggestions. If I'm ever in the Hardin Valley area I always make a point to stop in and grab a coffee! read more

I would always hang out at coffee shops to study for hours so I thought it would be a great place for my kids to meet their friend and exchange christmas gifts. My daughter was showing her friend all the different types of cookies she baked for their family and the staff said we couldn't have outside food there but it was only a gift and not food we were eating..it was so uncomfortable being there with rude staff so we just left. The coffee wasn't strong or flavorful. Super disappointed. They should hire some happier people that makes people want to hang out and gather there..we went back to tealicious later that afternoon and the kids even said we never want to go back to that coffee shop. Creepy! read more

This is my favorite place in Hardin Valley. The coffee is absolutely amazing- I am constantly craving it!! Trust me: skip the Starbucks. The workers and owners are amazing and kind people that have had to deal with more than their fair share of difficulties when running a small business. They make relationships with their customers and love their community. They support shopping small by providing space for local makers to sell their items and allowing them to keep 100% of the profits. It's the sweetest thing AND makes it a cool spot to find a unique and locally made gift. If you haven't been there it's just the coolest atmosphere. Unique design and awesome ambiance. My whole family LOVES this place to the point where my four year old asks to visit almost every day! Love, love, love this place and these people. read more

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Recently went here when visiting Knoxville. The employee was so nice. They have a lot of options in terms of syrups. However, my latte with regular milk was almost $8. I really loved the interior, super great study space! read more

Sunago coffee is a supper cute place to enjoy a few hours and get work done. The staff is supper nice and care about there customers. The Pasteur look and taste amazing. The coffee is smooth and rich. It is very good coffee. I don't know if any other customers experienced a leaky lid with her ice coffee but I definitely did. Sometimes it happens with lids and you clean it off and then close the lid again and it won't leak but this lid no matter what you did it always leak maybe I just had a bad lid. I enjoyed my visit and I enjoyed my coffee. I just wish the lid didn't leak as much. read more

Sunago Coffee - Seasonal latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

I recently visited Sunago and was deeply disappointed with the experience. The staff was not only unwelcoming but also displayed a notable lack of respect and professionalism. Their demeanor was unexpectedly hostile, which significantly detracted from what should have been a pleasant outing. The disregard for basic customer service standards is concerning and needs immediate attention. I hope the management addresses these issues to prevent similar experiences for future patrons. Although I am certain management were the ones acting this way. read more

Staff is amazing and so helpful! I love the atmosphere - perfect for a coffee date or to catch up on some work.

The chai was great. The service was kind and efficient. I loved the layout and the coziness of the cafe. I had a chocolate chip muffin that was moist and beautifully perfect. I will come back here and recommend this place to my friends. read more

Espresso drinks were very good, good quality coffee. Bagels were also tasty they had a good selection of pastries. A little pricy but too be expected with a high end Hardin Valley location. As someone else mentioned they need to pick up the pace a little particularly at the register but the girls are all very friendly. If you are not in a hurry and looking for a good quality coffee Sunago is a very nice spot. read more