Cozy Up This Winter on the Tennessee Coffee Shop Trail
Coffee might be a morning necessity all year round, but there’s something especially comforting about cozying up in a local coffee shop when it’s cold outside. Luckily, Tennessee is home to no shortage of unique independent and small-town cafes worth checking out this winter.
Not sure where to start exploring? We’ve put together a Tennessee Coffee Shop Trail featuring locally owned and operated shops to help you find some of the best brews across the state.
Know of another local coffee shop that we should include on the list below? Email us at thaf@farmflavormedia.com with your suggestions.
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1. Ugly Mug
With three locations in Memphis, Nashville and Lenoir City, Ugly Mug is a family-owned company with a passion for crafting delicious coffees. Now three generations strong, this local roaster offers everything you might need to satisfy your caffeine cravings, plus an assortment of tasty snacks.
2. Crafted Coffee
Crafted Coffee in historic downtown Covington offers a cozy and inviting atmosphere to stop for a warm beverage and a freshly baked treat.
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3. In House Coffee Roasters
Also located in Covington, this micro coffee roastery also includes a mini general store. Together the coffee shop and store offer a wide variety of unique coffee and beverage options, baked goods, snacks, toys, mugs and more.
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4. Higher Ground Coffee Company
With shops in both Union City and Martin, Tennessee, Higher Ground Coffee Company offers quality handcrafted drinks in addition to freshly baked pastries and sandwiches, paninis and salads.
5. The Coffee Shop
Owned and operated by married couple Guy and Tammy Causey, The Coffee Shop in Humboldt has been serving up delicious coffees since 2018. Stop in for an espresso drink made from locally roasted beans, one of the shop’s single-origin specials or a pot of loose-leaf tea.
6. The 1822 Coffee Co.
This locally owned and community driven coffee house offers wonderful coffee in a relaxing setting in downtown Huntingdon, located around the corner from the Dixie Carter Preforming Arts Center.
7. Cafe Dō
Cafe Dō in Parsons serves up delightful gourmet coffee (including creative specialty lattes), delicious donuts and other pastries, and excellent service and ambience.
8. Martin’s Coffee & Bakery
This West Tennessee coffee shop specializes in the Southern interpretation of traditional Italian espresso, using classic Southern ingredients to craft unique specialty beverages. In addition to master-roasted coffee, they offer freshly baked pastries, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, and the friendliest service.
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9. Legacy Coffee Company
Legacy Coffee Company in Columbia is an artisan coffee roastery and cafe specializing in air roasted and gourmet coffees. Order up a traditional espresso drink or go for one of their signature creations.
10. The Good Cup
This Franklin coffee shop offers creatively crafted, high-quality coffee and a warm atmosphere to make customers feel right at home. The Good Cup also supports the local community by selling locally made pastries, art and goods from various philanthropic organizations at the shop.
11. Muletown Coffee Roasters
Located in downtown Columbia, the mule capital of the world, Muletown Coffee Roasters serves high-quality coffees that have been carefully selected from farms all over the world. Stop by the cozy coffee shop for a classic espresso, flavored latte, iced coffee, French press and more.
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12. Bell Buckle Coffee Shop & Book Swap
Enjoy your coffee alongside a great book at Bell Buckle Coffee Shop & Book Swap in historic Bell Buckle. Their menu features hot and cold beverages, bubble teas, smoothies, homemade treats, sandwiches and more.
13. Split Bean Roasting Company
This veteran-owned roastery in Middle Tennessee specializes in organic coffees roasted in small, artisanal batches to ensure the very best-tasting brew. The coffee shop also uses local dairy from nearby Shop Springs Creamery and supports other local farmers and artisans whenever possible. Sit down to enjoy a cup at their shop on East Main Street in Lebanon or order coffees by the bag on their website.
14. RoKaBilly Coffee
Located in Carthage, RoKaBilly Coffee serves handcrafted coffees, teas and frappes alongside tasty homemade pastries. Stop in for your favorite classic espresso drink, or try one of the specialty drinks on the menu.
15. SheBrews Coffee
Owned and operated by Derrick and Courtney Gann, SheBrews Coffee in Lafayette is a unique small-town coffee shop brewing locally roasted coffee. They also sell merchandise from artisans in the area, so you can feel good about supporting the local community with every sip.
16. Vertical Coffee Company
Enjoy coffees from all over the world roasted fresh-to-order at Cookeville’s Vertical Coffee Company. This family-owned, small-batch roastery uses direct-trade organic and fair-trade organic coffee beans to serve exceptional-quality coffees.
17. The Coffee Collective
This local coffee shop in Sparta is a family-owned business that roasts coffee beans from Ethiopia, Columbia, Brazil, Guatemala and many other locations on site. Their menu features everything from black coffee and pour-overs to espresso drinks, cold brew coffee and fresh bakery items.
18. Mayfly Coffee
Mayfly Coffee has been crafting excellent coffee for Chattanooga area cafes, grocery stores and homes for nearly 10 years. Their storefront location in Signal Mountain serves a wide variety of espresso drinks, iced coffees and teas alongside breakfast sandwiches, sweet treats and more.
19. Best Coffee
This family-owned mobile coffee trailer serves up premium coffee and teas in addition to delicious breakfast sandwiches, croissants, bagels and more in the Cleveland, Ooltewah and Chattanooga areas. Keep up with the mobile coffee shop’s location on their Facebook page.
20. BonLife Coffee
“Bon life” translates to “good life,” and that’s what Farm Bureau member Erika Moore’s coffee company in Cleveland, Tennessee, is all about. Moore assures that her business, BonLife Coffee Roasters, comes with a message of agriculture and sustainability.
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21. Cleveland Coffee and Market
In downtown Cleveland, Tennessee, Cleveland Coffee and Market serves up quality food and drinks in an inviting atmosphere. In addition to coffee, the shop offers a range of other treats and locally made gifts for purchase.
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22. Cup Runneth Over Coffeehouse
In a historic building in downtown Sweetwater, Tennessee, Cup Runneth Over Coffeehouse is a relaxing place to enjoy great coffee with friends in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Their menu ranges from hot and iced coffees to frozen blended espresso drinks.
23. Little River Coffee Company
In the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains in Townsend, Tennessee, you can find what locals and tourists say is the best cup of coffee in the state. At Little River Coffee Company, you can sit back and relax with a cup or purchase the popular beans to take home and enjoy.
24. Bloom & Berry Coffee House
This Gatlinburg Tennessee Coffee House serves top-quality brews in addition to homemade sweet treats, including gluten-free options.
25. The Artistic Bean
The Artistic Bean in Townsend is a local coffeehouse and roastery specializing in small-batch roasting to ensure consistency and unparalleled flavor. All their coffees are made with organic, fair trade coffee beans roasted at specific temperatures for the best brew possible.
26. Still Waters Coffeehouse
Located in Gray, Tennessee, Still Waters Coffeehouse is a family-owned and -operated business serving excellent coffees, signature espresso drinks, teas, toast and more.
27. The Corner Cup
The Corner Cup in Jonesborough is the perfect local spot to relax with a warm beverage and a house-made pastry. The cozy shop serves locally roasted coffee, organic teas and snacks in the heart of the town’s historic district.
28. The Coffee Company
In the heart of downtown Elizabethton, The Coffee Company is a family-owned specialty coffee shop and restaurant. Stop in for a quality cup of coffee alongside a breakfast plate, hot or cold sandwich, or freshly baked pastry.
29. Button Willow General Store and Coffee Shop
There’s nothing better grabbing a coffee while shopping, and at Button Willow General Store and Coffee Shop, you can do both. Locals say it’s the best place in Smithville to sip, shop and relax.
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30. House Blend
House Blend has been a staple in Dickson, Tennessee, serving customers for over 20 years. More than just a coffee house, House Blend is also a great place for retail and gift shopping.
31. Open Doors Coffeehouse
Readers Choice voted Open Doors Coffeehouse Best of Johnson City in 2022. This coffeehouse welcomes customers with open doors and arms, ready to serve breakfast, lunch, and lots of coffee seven days a week.
32. The Adopted Farmhouse Coffee Co.
Sitting right on the Watertown Square, The Adopted Farmhouse Coffee Co. strives to support local by being involved in town functions while also serving locally made sandwiches and bakery items. This special coffee shop is also known for providing connections and local support systems for adopting families.
The Coffee Company,in the quaint downtown of Elizabethton, is my go-to for a coffee with friends. Great beverages and food served with a smile.
Hours: Monday-Saturday 7am-5pm (Lunch served from 11am-3pm) Closed Sunday
Location: 444 East Elk Ave Elizabethton, TN 37643
YOu must add to your list Vienna Coffee Company in Maryville, TN
212 College St Suite B, Maryville, TN 37804
Hours:
Open ⋅ Closes 6PM
Phone: (865) 980-8282
Menu: viennacoffeecompany.com
Food and coffee is fabulous!!!!
My pot is brewing every morning at 6. Only one style though, black.
Little River Coffee is the best coffee you will ever taste. Not only is the shop a quaint little rustic cabin style it is warm and inviting. The coffee is roasted in house for that absolutely perfect taste of coffee. I am a huge coffee drinker and Little River hands down is the best I’ve ever had. Hopefully next year it will be higher on the list. It’s a #1 type of coffee!
The Adopted Farmhouse Coffee shop is a terrific little shop in a great, little community.
Just curious how this list was developed. You missed a lot of great coffee spots in my neck of the woods…Tullahoma, Winchester,Manchester.
Hi Chris, thanks for reaching out! Feel free to send us your suggestions and we’ll add them to the list. 🙂
Thank you!
Rachel Graf
Associate Editor, TN Home & Farm