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!

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.

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!

Wonderful location off of riverside drive. Service is always kind & pastries are always stocked !…read moreCoffee is delicious and the food menu is always good. Parking is a little limited if it's busy but there is always a spot nearby. Tons of GF, veggie and vegan options. Some pastries are from other local businesses as well. Love local supporting local.

Lovely little coffee spot with solid pastries too! The line was quite long on a Saturday morning,…read morebut they move relatively quickly. The selection of breakfast and pastry options is extensive and tempting. They have a ton of god gluten free and vegan options too. I ended up getting a vegan chocolate coconut scone because it looked better than any of the other treats, and it was so perfectly savory and sweet at the same time. The scone itself had a nice doughy saltiness to it that was matched by the sweet chocolate chunks! The lattes were good. I had a whole milk latte and appreciated the care they put into the art. Parking is quite crowded but people are constantly going in and out so you shouldn't have to wait long for a spot to open!

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!

What a delightful spot in East Nashville. Located a few blocks from Shelby Park, it's a perfect…read morestop during a ride on the bikeway. The staff is always friendly, the patio is comfy on a nice morning and the food is delicious. They have several gluten-free options for those who need that. The omelettes are prepared nicely and the sausage sandwich with egg and gravy is decadent. Top it off with a great selection of coffees and teas, this place is a winner!

2.5 rounded up to 3 stars…read more We bought 2 drinks and 2 meals with gluten free bread and it came up to $45. You do have to pay extra for the gluten free bread here. The coffee was okay but the prickly pear sparkling limeade was horrendous and went straight down the drain. The avocado toast was fine and the gf bread was not too dry to hold together. We also tried lox but they really do need to look into getting gf bagels. The lox on the gf bread didn't really work because they really skimped on the cream cheese. Like I mean a pitiful amount for 2 big thick pieces of gf bread. Also, we just finished eating and belly rumblings are already happening so the food may or may not have been cross-contaminated with gluten. We know this is a risk whenever we go out to eat but this is important for celiacs to know. Do I think we'd go again? No, its not worth the drive or the price.

This was right by our hotel and delicious. A tiny place with kolaches (had a blueberry one) and…read moreother breakfast items. We had a crust less quiche which was delicious. Very good drip coffee.

I'm originally from Texas so anytime I find kolaches in another state I have to give them a try…read more These were almost perfect, so yummy, and made me feel so nostalgic. I also got the Hipster Horchata iced latte and it was delicious.

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.

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.