Good ambience. It's dog friendly! As a plus,'they have…read morereally cool things in the store for small gifts.

I usually stop at Starbucks on road trips to the Smokies to grab a quick breakfast, but this time I…read morewanted something a little fresher, so I discovered Poets Coffee. Vibes - I really liked the interiors like just a couple of wooden tables and chairs, a shelf with books, and a little merchandise on display. The café has good street parking, which was such a relief. Bites - My husband got a bagel with eggs, and I chose a bagel with herb cream cheese. The bagels were cheap, but when I saw the size, I understood why. A bite in, I could tell they weren't the freshest. They weren't stale, just a bit drier than usual. I did, however, really like the herb cream cheese. I also ordered a mocha, which was pretty mediocre. Service - The staff was polite, though the food took a little longer than expected. I noticed some coughing while we were there, and with flu season going around, it did make me slightly concerned.

This will be our last time at Coffee Collective and we will miss it. While staying in the area for…read morea few weeks we have visited the shop several times and each time we've had a great experience. Had several different types of drinks, sandwiches and treats and all have been delicious. Whether you're traveling through Sparta or live there be sure to check out the Coffee Collective.

The Coffee Collective in Sparta is a wonderful local coffee shop with a warm, welcoming feel. The…read morecoffee is excellent, the beverages are made with care, and the staff is friendly and attentive. It's the kind of place that invites you to slow down, relax, and come back again.

I was visiting town and came across this cute cottage home - turned coffee shop!…read more The inside is cozy and stylishly decorated, with lots of natural lights, plants, and paintings. It's also so spacious-- and would be great for community hang outs or for some work. The barista was kind. I was recommended the banana bread latte and it did not disappoint. I was a worried it may be too sweet or a strong artificial flavor, but neither were true. Would recommend !

This place is GOLD! Small, friendly & great coffee/food. Staff is always so kind and I love the big…read moreroom with a few games to enjoy as a family!

2 visits in 1 week! Blackberry cornbread is my new obsession…read more Service is always so friendly, so patient while everyone is searching for the best flavor choice. Seating was open and welcomed as the temps were over 90 outside. I also notices a great hotdog, chip and a drink deal they offer. Didn't try but will remember for the future and leave room for ice cream after!!

A recent visit to Cookeville introduced me to Cream City. Oooooh, this is a fantastic ice cream…read morespot! They had many flavors to choose from and were kind about letting us sample a couple of flavors. I ended up with a strawberry ice cream with homemade wafers. It was so creamy! The scoop was huge and at a great price point.

Got two shakes, the iced coffee and the seasonal flavor: Summer Camp! It's a delicious s'mores…read moreshake with tons of chocolate chunks in a marshmallow flavored shake. The iced coffee one was like drinking legit iced coffee, just in milkshake form. Young lady taking our order through the drive-thru was very nice, casual, and funny!

My husband and I decided to try this ice cream place this past Saturday night, Aug 1, and we won't…read morebe back for several reasons. First of all, we decided to go through the drive thru since there were no parking spaces available. Why on earth move your store to a spot without enough spaces? That decision was frustrating b/c the young thing taking orders was chatting it up with the car ahead of us while we, and at least three cars behind us waited. Patiently. I even had time to get out of our car in order to read the menu as to be ready with our order (need a menu cars can read b4 reaching order taker!), to be expedient. Finally got to order taking step and out of: Strawberry syrup, chocolate syrup, lactose free flavors and bananas, and who knows what else, as those are only the items that affected our order! Finally got through that ordeal and pulled up to the window. Imagine our surprise when, after paying just a hair under $20, we got a banana split, with no banana as expected, but also without the sauces my husband ordered! It was plain, save for some paltry crushed nuts. My "medium" sundae, the largest offered, was in a 9oz cup, not even filled up, see picture taken. When I questioned the girl at the window if I had indeed received the "medium", she assured me that I had, and that "it was even measured"! Oh my. My advice? Unless they see the light on customer service and make ordering changes to ensure Saturday night crowds get what they want, there will be no more crowds! Cream City, all the way.

Over the years on these vacations Toby and I have stopped in a handful of donut shops we were told…read morewere the best in the area. Whether it's wanting to take a break from the large platters we have in the morning usually on these trips are just genuinely craving something sweet, most donut shops are just okay. Ralphs was a genuine find. Not only was the glazed exactly like in an old-fashioned--the sourdough taste and such good nook and crannies texture-wise--but that maple bar was probably the best one I've ever eaten. The donut was soft and pillowy with a good chew to it. But that maple topping was like the perfect texture; it was runny but still had real heft to it. It was like someone put pure molten maple on top and if you shook it too hard like a wet dog it would all just go flying. Every bite I wish I could repeat because it was a donut that seemed to go by too fast. The counter person couldn't have been more friendly. She was like tidal wave of warmth and kindness to us. I wish all folks who worked morning shifts could be this nice. The ambiance was good. It was a little tiny with the counter space. But the fact it is a donut shop and not a restaurant makes the fact they could pack in twenty or so seats at all amazing. And of course they'd be packed with customers sitting shoulder-to-shoulder. If I lived close to a donut shop like this , I'd want to come every morning for my donuts and coffee. I'd definitely get fat here. Overall, this is my ideal donut shop. There's a reason we made the 60 mile drive here for a few donuts and milk, and then drove 60 miles back to the hotel. There are just some donut joints that are worth a 120-mile donut run.

There are few places left that I have been that truly evoke nostalgia. The kind of nostalgia that…read moreeven my granny would identify with. A slower pace. An old Coca Cola menu board. The smell of fresh yeast and powdered sugar. Ralphs. Please never change. Not the original donut cases. Not the recipes. Nothing. We drove all the way from Nashville to Cookeville for the privilege of buying a dozen of these heavenly donuts. Nothing inventive really. But a flavor profile that wins every time.

The owner is fabulous! He is super friendly, interacts with his customers, and knows how to throw…read moredown a mean coffee. This is a cute little coffee bike cart that sets up and serves delicious coffee. He even brings along some scrumptious treats from a local bakery.

I really don't enjoy writing this but I'm hoping the owner will give this thought…read more I absolutely loved this place when they first opened. I was a regular customer and was always grateful to send friends here. The past few times I have come in have not been good and I don't plan on coming back. Unfriendly service Food is not good Food never comes the way described on the menu Things on the menu are not included and what is included in the food is not on the menu Everything is over salted The garlic sauce is just gross ranch dressing It takes forever for the food then it's not worth the money spent I'm really disappointed because there aren't many restaurants here that have international cuisine that offers authentic flavors. I love trying different international dishes that are authentic instead of made for the pallet of picky eaters.

Our first time here, it was a mixed experience. The food was delicious. We did not get what we…read moreordered even though what we got was as I said very delicious. So, what the employee thought we ordered and he made was considerably more expensive than what we in fact wanted. There was obviously a breakdown in communication due to language. That one thing kept this from being a likely stellar review.