Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Nashville

"A hard-to-miss neon sign welcomes you to this otherwise unassuming restaurant off Highway 100, just south of Nashville. Husband and wife Lon and Annie Loveless started the Loveless Cafe in the early 1950s as a motel/restaurant combination. Weary travelers would eat delicious homemade biscuits and fried chicken before getting some rest."

"Over and over we kept hearing about Loveless Cafe, so much so that we couldn’t skip it. Tim and I were surprised to learn that one of Nashville’s most popular restaurants is located so far from downtown. In fact, Loveless Cafe is thirty minutes away from downtown Nashville by car."

"I LOVE JENI’S ICE CREAM. And now that there are multiplelocations in Nashville, my waistline is in immediate danger. I finally met Jeni Britton Bauer at the opening of her Hillsboro Village store—dangerously close to where I live—and had a major fangirl moment. I’ve tried about every flavor she makes, and while you can’t go wrong, the combo of salty caramel and brown butter almond brittle is always my favorite."

"Address: 2605 12 th Avenue South Nashville, TN 37204Phone: 615-732- 2003Hours: Mon-Sun 7am-7pmWebsite: http://www.portlandbrewcoffee.net/. Portland Brew is Nashville’s little piece of the Pacific Northwest coffee scene – but without the rain. It has what some would call a hippy atmosphere: laid back, earthy, and moving at a pace of its own."

"2605 12th Ave S / 12 South; 1921 Eastland Ave / East Nashville. Fantastic place to study and knock out some work with great music, plenty of seating, and irrefutably the best chai tea latte (ever). Also, try their Zucchini muffin, it's one of a kind."

"As big as a plate and caramelized perfectly, the chocolate chip cookies at Portland Brew are as coveted as the coffee.2605 12th Ave S and 1921 Eastland Ave, 615-292-9004;facebook.com/portlandbreweast"

"First, you’ll want to be fully caffeinated for wandering, so stop by Frothy Monkey(2509 12th Ave S) for a cup of coffee or espresso beverage. Interested in more awesome coffee shops?. Check out my list of the best coffee in Nashville."

"Selling homemade bread, rolls, pastries and muffins, they have shown a passion for divine desserts. Even after 25 years, Puffy Muffin continues to be a staple for Nashvillians seeking impeccable pastries, desserts, and cookies. It's also a favorite of ladies who lunch - with their chicken salad, and crepes, they prove that Puffy Muffin is on par for excellency."

"It has been over 25 years since Puffy Muffin Dessert Bakery & Restaurant opened their doors. From day one they have been serving locals some of the best breakfast, lunch, and desserts Nashville has to offer. To learn more visit www.PuffyMuffin.com."

"Sometimes you just really need a cheap way to satisfy your sweet tooth, and cupcakes are always a good option for that. The Cupcake Collection has a surprisingly large variety of flavors that range from $2 for its regular cupcakes to $2.50 for its speciality cupcakes. Either way, you can get a couple cupcakes for less than $5."

"With a brand new location on 12 South, Sprinkles is quite the destination to say the least. With a line out the door almost every night, you are bound to love your Sprinkles experience. The cupcakes are moist and and light on the inside and the frosting is rich and creamy: what more could you ask for?"

"Germantown's The Cupcake Collection, located at 1213 Sixth Ave. N, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the bakery, which offers cupcakes and more, 4.5 stars out of 289 reviews."

"Centennial Park is a large, public park located not too far from downtown and is most well-known for it’s large replica of Greece’s Parthenon. We planned on just getting a picture of the Parthenon, but when we arrived we found that we could actually go inside. The first floor was more museum style with pictures from when it was built along with other artwork. However, on the second floor, you find yourself actually inside the Parthenon, along with a large gold and ivory, 41ft tall statue of Athena."

"Centennial Park is located close to Vanderbilt University, a bit to the west of downtown Nashville. It’s worth strolling around if not to puzzle why Nashville of all places chose to build this strange and expensive replica."

"PennePazze is a farm-to-table restaurant featuring an open kitchen concept. This counter-service restaurant is known for their freshly baked pinsas!. Their pinsas are made up of flour, 80% water, and 72 hours of dough rising, which means fewer calories, less salt, and lower fat content than a pizza."