Highest-rated cafes in the Nashville area by diners
Highest-rated cafes in the Nashville area by diners
From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's famed London Coffee House, cafes have always been an egalitarian place to gather, sip, and share ideas, many of which have changed the world.
During the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, cafes regularly entertained the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Newton. Later, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre would spend hours in cafes, pondering their works and holding court alongside other intellectuals.
Needless to say, coffee and cafes beget some revolutionary ideas; sipping a cup may even be a political act. When settlers dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to send a message to the British in 1773, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute.
Boston's London Coffee House, which had opened nearly 85 years earlier, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Meanwhile, in Philadelphia, Merchants' Coffee House hosted the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere.
Many other coffee shops steeped in history abound in the United States, including New York City's Caffe Reggio. Founded in 1927, it was the first to serve cappuccino in the country. New Orleans' Cafe du Monde, founded in 1862, is a fixture in the French Quarter for its coffee and beignets.
Whether it's for a cup of Joe, a heady conversation, or simply a place to start the day, cafes have become landmarks of our daily lives. But where's the best one to find refuge and that perfect caffeinated cup near you?
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in the Nashville area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Cafes with at least 20 reviews tagged as "coffee" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Nashville were included. As a result, some cafes featured may primarily serve other items besides coffee and tea. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 25 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.
Keep reading to see if your favorite cafe made the list!
#30. The Well Coffeehouse
- Rating: 4.2/5 (144 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4002 Granny White Pike Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Living Waters Brewing
- Rating: 4.3/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1056 East Trinity Lane Ste 101 Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Breweries, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Elixr Coffee
- Rating: 4.3/5 (173 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5045 Broadway Place Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Coffee & Tea, Patisserie/Cake Shop
- Read more on Yelp
#27. The Well Coffeehouse
- Rating: 4.3/5 (243 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 690 Old Hickory Blvd. Brentwood, Tennessee
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Donut Distillery
- Rating: 4.3/5 (263 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 311 Gallatin Ave. Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea, Beer, Wine & Spirits
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Sump Coffee
- Rating: 4.3/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 8 City Blvd. Ste 103 Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Ugly Mugs Coffee & Tea
- Rating: 4.3/5 (407 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1886 Eastland Ave. East Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Hearts
- Rating: 4.3/5 (233 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 914 Gallatin Ave. Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Australian, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#22. East Park Donuts & Coffee
- Rating: 4.3/5 (219 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 700 Main St. Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#21. 8th & Roast - 8th Ave
- Rating: 4.4/5 (302 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2108 8th Ave. South Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Coffee Roasteries
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Mike's Ice Cream
- Rating: 4.4/5 (685 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 129 2nd Ave. North Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Ladybird Taco
- Rating: 4.4/5 (251 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2229 10th Ave. South Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Yeast Nashville
- Rating: 4.4/5 (445 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 805 Woodland St. Ste 300 Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Maple Street Biscuit Company - Brentwood
- Rating: 4.4/5 (186 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 203 Franklin Road Ste 120 Brentwood, Tennessee
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Crema Coffee Roasters
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1210 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 15 Hermitage Ave. Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Parlor Doughnuts
- Rating: 4.5/5 (296 reviews)
- Address: 1720 West End Ave. Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Humphreys Street
- Rating: 4.5/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 424 Humphreys St. Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries, Community Service/Non-Profit
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Headquarters
- Rating: 4.5/5 (163 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4902 Charlotte Pike Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#12. The Butter Milk Ranch
- Rating: 4.5/5 (924 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2407 12th Ave. South Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Bakeries, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Dozen Bakery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (284 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2522 Grandview Ave. Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Maple Street Biscuit Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (282 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2407 8th Ave. South Ste 105 Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#9. The Cookery
- Rating: 4.6/5 (213 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1827 12th Ave. South Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Australian, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Crieve Hall Bagel
- Rating: 4.6/5 (156 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4825 Trousdale Drive Ste 228 Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Bagels, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#7. VN Pho & Deli
- Rating: 4.6/5 (559 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5906 Charlotte Pike Ste C Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Vietnamese, Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Eggstravaganza Cafe
- Rating: 4.6/5 (535 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6444 Nolensville Pike Antioch, Tennessee
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Americano Lounge
- Rating: 4.6/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 434 Houston St. Ste 120 Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Jazz & Blues, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Caliber Coffee
- Rating: 4.7/5 (274 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2513 Lebanon Pike Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#3. D'Andrews Bakery & Cafe
- Rating: 4.7/5 (370 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 555 Church St. Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Sarabhas Creamery
- Rating: 4.7/5 (144 reviews)
- Address: 400 21st Ave. South Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Waffles
- Read more on Yelp
#1. The Horn
- Rating: 4.9/5 (216 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 619 Murfreesboro Pike Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Somali
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Rasha Aly and Carren Jao, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 313 metros.
