Nashville, TN
For Coffee in Nashville, the local food press points to Crema Coffee Roasters, Dose Coffee, and The Horn - HQ. Picks from The Infatuation and Nashville Scene, updated July 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in The Infatuation and Nashville Scene. Updated July 2026.
Crema Coffee Roasters · Downtown
The Infatuation's No. 1. 'The drip coffee here is easily the smoothest on this list.'
Dose Coffee · West End
The Infatuation flags 'The Barcelona. a $6 draft iced coffee topped with soft, salted whipped cream.'
The Horn - HQ · Nashboro Village
The Infatuation on the Somali café: 'The pastry is always hot and flaky, and the cheese is so melted it's almost liquid.'
Frothy Monkey · 12 South
Frothy Monkey opened in a 12 South bungalow in 2004 as an all-day European-style cafe and won the Nashville Scene readers' poll for coffeehouse in 2024. It has grown regionally, but the original 12 South location remains the anchor. The all-day menu runs from espresso and pastries to sandwiches, brunch plates, and evening wine.
Bella Vista Coffee Shop and Latin Brunch · Nashville
Bella Vista Coffee won the Nashville Scene readers' poll for coffeehouse in 2023, placing ahead of Elegy Coffee in a competitive local field of independent roasters and cafes. The shop pours espresso and pour-over from its own roasts and keeps a low-key, neighborhood feel that regulars return to through the week.
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