I stopped in to Flora + Fauna on a late Friday morning after having it on my "to try" list for what…read moreseemed like ages. It's a popular spot but they moved pretty quickly. I'd liken its vibe a hybrid coffee shop and fast casual dining. I ordered an iced pecan (hello?!) latte and spring turkey sandwich. Both were excellent. The espresso is fresh, the milk is local, and the syrups are homemade. There's no photos because I think everyone will look at me if I snap a pic and it was too good to stop and stage my order. The sandwich was experimental but not so much that I couldn't enjoy the risks they took with a blueberry compote mayo. Only thing is I would have cooked the roasted potatoes about 3 minutes longer for a crispier side. But I'm just nitpicking, everything was phenomenal. If you're looking to support local, add this hidden gem to your list!

Why hadn't I been here before? Such a cute and quaint cafe. Vibe was very chill with great staff…read more Shout out to the cooks. Breakfast was 10/10 for sure. This is a great spot to come and do a little work while grabbing a bite to eat. Space is limited inside, but they also have a few tables outside to accommodate if the inside is full. This seems to be a very inclusive facility. ALL are welcome and will feel welcomed!

As someone who doesn't enjoy coffee or like the flavor I was surprised by the cowgirl latte! I…read moreasked the barista what she would recommend for someone who didn't enjoy coffee and she recommended this one! My friend ordered the Cookie Monster one and did not enjoy it as much as they thought they would, however they loved mine. I am intrigued by the menu, and the barista was so kind and helpful! I enjoyed the intimate feeling of the coffee shop, it wasn't too crowded and the wait time was short given there was only one couple ahead of us! I would be intrigued to come back again to try something new! Drinks: 3.5/5 Atmosphere: 4/5 Barista: 100/5

I had a sugar free caramel iced latte with sugar free vanilla cold foam and it was delicious! The…read morestaff was so nice and they even gave my dog a pup cup! Will be back!

Overall: I got the strawberry matcha and it was delicious, though a little pricey. This was a…read morereally nice coffee shop and a cool place to study for a bit! I do wish they were open a bit later, but I would come back again! Service: My drink came out super fast and tasted great. Ambiance: Plenty of seating, smaller tables - but very comfortable.

Sure, they don't have matcha or wifi. It's not fast and it ain't cheap. This ain't no disco. This…read moreain't no country club either. This is BP. Tucked away in East Nashville, Barista Parlor serves slow coffee, music on vinyl, good vibes, and actual, human connection. The space is filled with vintage motorcycles, reclaimed wooden tables, and the aroma of thoughtfully crafted drinks floating over thoughtful conversations.

A true hidden gem in East Nashville! Once you step inside…read moreyou forget you're on Gallatin! Lovely space with gorgeous plants My avo toast was delicious and great quality and simple ingredients. They have the best flat white in Nashville!

We found this gem when we were passing through Nashville, happened to get the last in lot parking…read morespot so it was meant to be! All staff were very friendly! We ordered our meal to go since we were just passing through and it did not make the food taste any less. We each got a latte and thought the coffee had a rich taste which we enjoyed! I got a deconstructed brekkie burrito and my boyfriend got his normal since I'm gluten free. AMAZING burrito!!! It was so tasty, and the sauce/salsa was a delicious touch. Honestly the best breakfast we had all weekend while we were in Nashville! The only downside was we thought prices were a little high but the food was tasty. The vibe on the inside is very cute and quaint. There are lots of plants and the bar area had nice seating while we waited for our food. I highly recommend while in Nashville! We will definitely be back!

Simple coffee shop that is roomy and perfect for remote working. Coffee choices are plentiful,…read morealong with really good options for food. Breakfast sandwich was good, but was disappointed with the lack of bacon. This coffee shop is on the pricier side of things, so I was expecting a little more from them. Bagel sandwich- bagel was nice and chewy, but lacked enough bacon. Curry chicken sandwich- loved the flavor but the bread could've been more unique.

Was excited to go here cuz they had an apricot lavender matcha that I wanted. Then they were…read moretotally out of matcha which i heard happens there often. Latte is ok honestly not much horchata flavor. Coffee flavor is good though.

Ugly Mugs in East Nashville is popping! It really feels like a neighborhood spot--lots of locals,…read moregreat energy, and a relaxed vibe. Free street parking is a win, the passion tea I ordered was good, and the WiFi was solid, which made it a great place to hang out or get some work done. They're open late (until 6pm), which is rare and appreciated (!!), and the barista was super friendly. Ironically, I was given a paper cup, so I didn't get to experience the actual "ugly mug" part yet--but it gave me a reason to go back. Definitely a place East Nashville people clearly love.

Overall: Very aesthetic, yummy, and a great study spot! I got the specialty drink that had vanilla…read morelatte, and ube (yay! I love ube and don't see that flavor often here in Nash). I can't wait to come back! Service: Nice staff and the food and drinks came out really quickly! Ambiance: Very cute inside and lots of seating for people! Seems like everyone was posted up and doing work/studying.

Slow Hand Coffee + Bakeshop is clearly doing something right--when I stopped by around 9:30am, most…read morethings were already sold out. I grabbed a bacon jalapeño muffin and coffee. The muffin was very delicious, easily the highlight! The server was kind and welcoming, which always makes a difference. It's not the coziest spot if you're looking to linger, although they did have working wifi and it was very bright with the windows. They do close early though, so getting there early is key. Overall, great baked goods and worth the stop if you're timing it right!

Our Air BnB host recommended this coffee shop since it was so close to the house. We came in one…read moremorning and it was cute and quaint and definitely worth the visit! There are biscuit breakfast sandwiches, pastries, cookies and scones along with some really yummy lattes! Def recommended the breakfast biscuit sandwiches! The biscuits were so delicious. Also, the cookies were SOOO good. The pecan sandie was so buttery and delicious, I went back and bought more. Our lattes were great also! Def recommend the bourbon vanilla and the salted caramel latter! 10/10 would recommend!

With the volume of independent coffee shops these days, it's a bit hard to say anything negative…read moreabout any of them. They are ran mostly by families, they pay attention to the quality of what they serve and more often than not, have staff that genuinely enjoy being there. Once in a while, however, one encounters something truly remarkable that does not just break from the mold, but has that wow factor. Forevermore has that. Owned by a husband and wife duo, JP and Mary McLeod, Forevermore focuses on something that other places don't give much attention to: matcha. Ceremonial grade matcha of highest caliber imported from Japan. The couple lived in Uganda, Forevermore established as a project focused on sustainability. But, not only that, inside it is genuinely beautiful. There is a store of all kinds of cute things and the space feels like no other coffee shop. It's full of light, it's modern, yet also cozy. For those reasons, from the quality of drinks here, to the unbelievably beautiful ambiance and of course, kind staff, Forevermore is truly the ultimate place to enjoy a beverage.

Popped in here for a book signing event and these employees were on fire…read more Matcha is one of their top sellers, but I was really needing a coffee soul hug. I let the baristas choose i picked the vanilla bourbon syrup and they did the rest oat milk banana cold foam and a dash of caramel - truly lovely. I will definitely pop back in when I am in the area and you should too.

We need more places like this! You can get food, drinks and play games. What a lovely way to add…read moreto community building. My daughter got some work done while we all played games. It's a great chance to try a game before committing to buying it. I got the iced banana pudding latte-comfort in a glass! It even had nilla wafer crumbs in the cold foam. My daughter got the iced cult classic while hubby opted for the standard iced latte. We all split a brown butter chocolate chip cookie. (We should've gotten a couple! All cookies looked delish! Check out the photos to see how cute the place is. Also animal friendly.

I love coming to this location and ordering a hot chocolate or warm & fuzzy latte before playing a…read moreboard game with friends. They have a huge variety of games. Such a good place to hangout! Parking is very limited though but you can always look for street parking.

This is such a cute hidden gem coffee shop in East Nashville! I absolutely loved the greenery,…read moremerch and unique flavors they had for coffee. Notably, they had the cutest coffee served in a honey bear cup! For my order, I went with the cloud matcha with watermelon water. This was super refreshing for a hot day, it was a great mix of the matcha earthiness and the freshness of the watermelon water. I will say that the pricing is a bit steep at this shop, I really just got a matcha cold foam with watermelon water and this cost around $9 with tax. For me, that's a bit too expensive but the drink itself tasted great and the staff was super friendly!

I stopped in at Elegy on my way to another event in Nashville. I was happy to see that they offer…read moreparking validation at this location because 2 hours in the paid lot behind Elegy is $16ish dollars and you couldn't book just a few minutes to run in to grab coffee which was confusing. Otherwise, the staff were friendly, the coffee was delicious. I look forward to going back in the future!