Real, fresh, roasted in-house coffee. This isn't your typical coffee. Try it and the others won't do.

This coffee shop was an oasis for us! We have lots of great coffee places in Columbus, OH and so we hoped to find a good local place while on vaca here in the Smokies. This place delivered on all levels. Service was warm and friendly, there was plenty of room to curl up and read. Free WiFi and big tables with plugs if you wanted to work. And the coffee was great too. I had a great Americano and then tried their daily light roast which was excellent. You can get a pour over or if you're into sweet drinks, they had an impressive list of special coffee beverages. We even bought beans (they roast in house - you can see the roasters!) to take back to our cabin. I can't recommend this place enough. Definitely the best local place for coffee in the area. read more

My husband and I spent a week in Townsend for the Smokey Mountain half marathon, we made it a point to come here everyday (sometimes twice a day) for espresso! We even bought beans to take home! This place is such a gem, great small batch coffee and we had the pleasure of meeting the owners, who are wonderful people!! I love visiting such a great shop! If you're anywhere near this place, I highly recommend stopping in for a great coffee! read more

Great coffee, great atmosphere! Very comfortable and cute little place. Stop here every time we're in Townsend. read more

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We absolutely loved this place! We woke up excited to go back to this local spot each morning! I had the iced brown sugar vanilla latte with oat milk and I loved it so much I got it each morning! The customer service was amazing and everyone was there to help out! We stopped in on our way out of town and they were roasting beans and it was fun to watch. It got busy and one of the workers helped put up front. They also ran out of the flavor of bagged coffee we wanted to purchase and they bagged some for us fresh. Great atmosphere, clean bathrooms, and great coffee! read more

Awesome coffee! Love this place and the people!! We've been coming here for years and wouldn't change a thing!

Hands down, the best Coffee and Coffee shop I have ever been to. I'm not an everyday coffee drinker, but I truly enjoy a good cup of joe when the mood strikes me. Every time I visit Townsend, I stop in the Artistic Bean. 90% of the time I get the butterbear latte. It is the coffee drink for people who live in an ice cream world. I was thrilled they opened a Maryville location. Same great coffee and service. The coffee beans are roasted on site in Townsend. You can purchase those fresh roasted beans for home brewing as well. Do yourself a favor, if your near either location and you appreciate the best things in life, stop in for a Butterbear latte. read more

What a neat coffee shop that is practically in the middle of nowhere! Way out in Townsend, in a town far far away... I found coffee. It is good, quality, ORGANIC coffee about 45 minutes from Pigeon Forge. They have lattes, teas, coffees, and apple cider available at least seasonally. The Artistic Bean roasts their coffee beans in house, so sometimes you can see them roasting the beans right there! It's a neat store, with people who are passionate about what they do. read more

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Very nice coffee shop. Definitely has the town's rustic and small vibe. The plain coffee is delicious and hot. Many different options too.

Amazing coffee! Wonderful service! Nice atmosphere. Sarah is the sweetest. God bless. read more

I was waiting for my son to get done hiking with friends so I pulled over out of curiosity and boredom. I ordered the Chai -Tea Latte and it was yummy ( more yummy when I added sugar, lol ) . This place is so cute and I am NOT a coffee drinker. But, I came and I tried it...more than likely I will be back when boredom strikes me again. read more

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I had their mountain man drink and it was amazing!! The woman working the counter was nice and explained everything to me. The atmosphere is cozy and I wish the lived here so I could go to them everyday! read more

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If you're anywhere near Smoky Mountain National Park in Tennessee, you simply must get coffee at the Artistic Bean. They have a hand-operated espresso machine that yields a great crema, and the breve cappuccino they made me was one of the best I've ever had, so I immediately ordered another. Classy yet down-home staff who love to talk about what they do, which includes roasting their own stuff a few feet away from where they prepare it. Not immediately noticeable from the road, it's tucked right between a car wash and a hardware store, but it would punch its weight in Seattle, New York, or Chicago. read more

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Honestly, I think I may have just had the best cup of coffee ever!! A Sumatran pour over prepared by an amazingly talented barista named Kyle. Thank you Kyle for making my stay in Townsend, TN. A really enjoyable experience. I got the same coffee three days in a row and it was consistently amazing each time. read more

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I'm now waiting 25 mins for a cold brew and ice latte. There's only one person working but there's another employee just sitting down while we wait. I feel bad for the one girl because clearly she isn't terribly experienced and the other lady knows we've been here forever. Please avoid read more

FANTASTIC coffee and service. The vibe and shop are cozy and spacious as well. Best coffee shop in the smokies.

A great little addition to the Townsend community! It's awesome that even Townsend can have a local roaster now, with lots of different roasts available. For their dine-in service, we ordered iced mochas, which weren't too great (it's hard to get the chocolate right), but their coffee beans are good enough to make up for it. read more

Pretty sure this was the best Americano I've ever had. The drinks take a little longer but they're well worth it. Free WiFi. Sadly, this place is closed on Sunday. read more

A little oasis of hipster artisanal coffee culture tucked away in the Smokies. I had an iced Americano and it was strong and smooth. The atmosphere reminded me of some of my favorite spots in the city. read more

Delightful in every way! Honestly some of the best coffees we have ever had and that is truly saying a lot! I highly recommend this place! If you are anywhere nearby it is worth driving past the other shops to get here! Very clean, great atmosphere and friendly staff to go with excellent coffee! read more

Refused to allow us to bring our registered service dog in. We showed our card and was told owner said no dogs and not worth her job

Really great customer service and coffee. The wife said best croissant she's ever had.

I really hate leaving bad reviews, especially for local businesses. But our experience at this coffee shop leaves me no choice. While visiting Townsend, we wanted to find a real coffee shop to get more than just an average cup of joe. Based on the reviews and pictures, we were very excited to try The Artistic Bean out on the morning before we left the smokies. When we walked in, there were no lights on and no music. It was a very awkward welcome but still had hope for the drinks. We ordered an iced decaf mocha and a hot chai latte. There seemed to be some hesitation when we ordered, almost as if they didn't know how to make them. The employee helping us seemed to be struggling and behind, even though there were only a few other customers. She wasn't wearing a mask and there wasn't a barrier between us but we overlooked it in excitement for the drinks we had read about. Another employee came from the back to help (equally "out of it") but did have a mask on, which made the juxtaposition of the first employee more awkward. We sat and waited for our drinks while listening to them struggle to make them (no music amplified the tension). After ten minutes and having two customers that were behind us get their drinks, it started to get more awkward. After a few more minutes, the barista asked us (and the two people that ordered before us) what we all had ordered since their "receipt machine didn't print" - which you would think they would have noticed when we ordered and before they made the drinks after ours. Ten to fifteen MORE minutes later, the iced decaf mocha arrived. A few minutes later, the hot chai arrived. We were so anxious to leave that we left before tasting them. When we got to the car, we were so utterly disappointed in the taste that we threw them away. I realize now the hesitation when we ordered very well could have been that they had never made either of these drinks before. The hot chai tasted like steamed milk with cinnamon. The mocha was undrinkable - I am also quite sure it was not decaf. We ended up going back to a coffee shop down the street that thankfully made us forget about our experience or we would have gone back in and gotten refunds. This could all amount to an off-day or new employee, but I will not be going back on our next trip to Townsend. read more

The vibe in the store is so different than the rest of the town. Coffee and latte is nice. A great stop before and after visiting GSMNP.

After a tour of Cades Cove we were looking for a cup of coffee. We just happened upon the Artistic Bean which was absolutely fantastic. Everyone was friendly and helpful. We were given fresh baked squares which were delicious. As we continued driving with our coffees in hand, my son commented that he couldn't remember having a better cup of coffee. Highly recommend. read more

Great little find in the quite side of the smokies. Friendly staff, good coffee. Liked the atmosphere. Had a scone and it paired well.

The Artistic Been Coffee shop in Townsend,TN is by far The best coffee shop ever!!! Andrea and the barista's are top tier! The coffee they make is otherworldly! When I took a sip of the mountain man Brûlée in house coffee I thought it was heaven in my mouth!! My other favorites are the Oreo Frappuccino and Butterbier Frappuccino! The coffee is roasted in-house from exotic places all over the world. There are delicious treats and crafts to purchase, as well as wonderful artistic popsicles. There are places to sit inside or outside. You won't be disappointed!!! Oh,and if your caffeine sensitive order decaf...this coffee is definitely high octane! read more

We went to other *cough* coffee place that will remain nameless and the moment I walked in, I knew I couldn't order coffee. My daughter ordered a latte and immediately regretted it. Thankfully we stopped by Jake's on the River who sent us to THIS PLACE. You saved my entire week's vacation. We've been here THREE times and I even ordered a bag of beans to go. Yup, I took a bag home with me all way to Texas. This place rocks! This place KNOWS their beans!!!!! No buts about it! This place is the place to be. Coffee tastes perfect, lattes are made perfectly. I love the place, it is a kick back chill place to be. read more

We had our first cup of brewed coffee and it was some of the best tasting coffee we ever consumed. The issue we had was their service was very slow, we waited quite a long while for two cups of coffee. It appeared like they needed to hire more counter staff. read more

Great coffee and friendly people. Very hip and local-centric environment inside. I was there twice while in Townsend and had the Mocha Latte and a Mocha Frappe....both rivaled the big-dog shops in taste. Mocha is homemade by the shop and they feature goodies from locals as well. Nice place to stop for some brew. read more

This place is a true gem! It belongs in Asheville! Organic coffee roasted in house, 3 non-dairy milk options, stevia sweetener, incredibly friendly/happy/knowledgable baristas and a relaxed artistic vibe with great upbeat mellow music (is that a thing?) We were in town 2 days and came here 3 times, it was that great!! A variety of patrons passed through, all happy, mostly local. We had great conversations, outstanding coffee (pour over, latte, cappuccino and drip) and caught up on emails (wifi available.) Thank you guys for being a true oasis in Townsend, a town full of pleasant little surprises! read more

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This is your best bet for food in Townsend. It is clean and neat and has decent options. I do wish that it had not recently been sold to the Hepperly family though. They are involved in a lot of local businesses, including several churches (Rio). It is a little creepy (okay, very creepy) and it bothers me that they continue to expand their tentacles. read more

One of the best cappuccinos I've ever had (including all my Euro travel)! Ended up buying a bag of their house blend to take home. What a great little coffee shop! read more

The Artistic Bean is in our Top 3 list of coffee shops around the world! From the moment you walk in, you know it's going to be a great experience. They roast their own beans on site, and the manual espresso machine is unlike anything I've experienced. The quality of foam they can make and the beautiful designs is a mastery that few coffee shops can achieve. Then add to that the incredibly friendly and experienced baristas, and you end up with an unforgettable experience. Definitely a #jacoffeefavorites!! read more

This is a real gem finding such a great coffee shop in a small little town. Great atmosphere and great coffee. The staff is very knowledgable and friendly. They even roast their own beans- I bought some to take home I can't wait to try. Highly recommend. read more

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Stopped in here randomly without even checking yelp which is unusual for me. So glad we did. My friend ordered the iced vanilla latte which she loved and i ordered the sumatra gayo blend because i taste tested it and fell in love. If I'm ever coming through town again this will be my spot. Nicre inside also. read more

We stopped here on a family vacation and were very pleasantly surprised. I am always searching for that perfect coffee shop and this was certainly one of the best I have experienced. The beautiful environment and absolutely delicious coffee made me wish I could keep coming back! read more

Exceptional coffee roasted on site. Mountain man brûlée was amazing. Yes, they take a torche and create a foamy roasted cream on top of your mocha. Beautiful space as well. Everything is organic. I hope this local business continues to thrive. read more

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Legit coffee! The craft is real here. Got a cortado breve and it was perfect. Their adventurous drinks are pretty awesome. You won't find a better coffee place around this place. read more

Wonderful staff and nice drink selection not too overwhelming. The prices are very reasonable. The sound of the first crack in the background added to the ambiance. read more

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