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    Black Elm Coffee Shop - Public Square

    4.3 (48 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 6:00 PM

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    Pastries at counter
    Kelly P.

    Oh my gosh this place is so cute! It's in this beautiful old building and the coffee shop has a wide entranceway with seating and then two big windows looking out with seating on either side. It's really lovely. They have a really nice drink menu, but also have sandwiches, bagels, pastries, etc. I was just passing through so I got a matcha latte with oat milk to go and it was great! A little sweet, but very frothy, which is my favorite, and hot but drinkable. The girl at the counter was lovely and my drink came out quickly. Can't wait to come back here and have a work day with my laptop.

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    Kayla C.

    Delicious coffee and such a cute space! Absolutely love the amount of natural sunlight this place gets. Perfect spot to study or read. I got a single shot espresso extra hot, and it was perfect. Even with the single shot, I was still able to taste the espresso very clearly. And they nailed it with the heat! Would definitely come back next time I'm in the area!

    Cold brew and some oatmeal.
    Nate M.

    Finally a fully functioning workspace and coffee shop in the deep Eastern part of Nashville. Black Press is located inside of the Public Square co-working space and has all the caffeinated needs of a remote worker. Cold press coffee, cortados, lattes, americanos, and the list goes on. The snack offerings here are small, so don't think you'll be getting a full breakfast. They do have cookies, muffins, oatmeal and on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; Five Daughters bakery loads them up with all sorts of 100-layers donuts! Pro-Tip: There's a board room area that's open to the public and a huge basement for a little more privacy.

    #002 Public Square
    Ashley S.

    I've been to black press coffee shop #001 a few times since it is closer to where I live, but decided to check out this location out while I was in the area one day. The public square location is beautiful with lots of indoor seating. I got their Tanzania Mwalyego PB coffee and it was delicious. I've also tried their seasonal "in bloom" latte. I asked for half the sweeter that is normally put in and it was very good. The coffee can be a bit on the pricey side but the quality is definitely there. We plan to check out their third location in the near future.

    Vintage bank slip table!
    Natasha D.

    We often struggle to find great coffee when visiting smaller towns around Nashville but Black Press did not disappoint! Great vibe, friendly staff, and amazing coffee. The space is shared with offices and meeting space (see my photo) but you almost don't even notice as the cafe takes up the first half of the building when you walk in. Plenty of seating (of various types) and a nice quiet vibe. Nothing worse than a super loud coffee shop and this spot was definitely relaxed and laid back with plenty of room and good acoustics. I loved the vintage pieces and the bright open seating areas with huge windows to let the light in. Check it out!

    One of the window front seating areas
    Tim D.

    A Saturday morning exploration of old Gallatin led me to this gem of a cafe. What a treat! Impeccable design, spacious and full of wood, vintage pieces, and good vibes. The staff were friendly and attentive, the iced coffee was perfect, and they provided a small water dish for my dog! They serve Five Daughters Bakery donuts too! Black Press Coffee has set the standard for Gallatin cafes.

    CUBAN!! The best coffee in Gallatin!
    Deborah G.

    Recently discovered the caffeine goodness of the Cuban coffee at Black Press. Finding it hard to get through the morning without one.

    Peppermint mocha!
    Rachael E.

    Awesome! Love the open space and tons of natural light. I'm also happy they have Five daughters doughnuts avail! I just love the tons of charm the front of the building has. Coffee was very good and I would definitely come back to try something else.

    Chai latte and chocolate chip cookie

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    Atmosphere is pretty but barista is unfriendly. No "hello". No eye contact. No conversation. Need more help! Sunday 3:30 with 1 working.

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    Glad you enjoy it! Thank you Deborah!

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    Had a simple vanilla latte which tasted anything but simple. The foam on top was so good it was almost whipped cream. Definitely going back.

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    Okay yall I am so not a coffee drinker, however went to Black Press and had the best tasting coffee ever!!!

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    Casa Roja Mexican Grill

    Casa Roja Mexican Grill

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    This was our second time dining at Casa Roja and I would say it is worth returning to. We were…read moregiven chips and salsa when seated, but the chips were fragments rather than dip-able. My wife ordered a carnitas burrito and I ordered a molcajete de lengua. My wife thought her burrito was meh and the beans were runny. I tasted both and found both flavorful. I was very satisfied with my molcajete; there was an abundance of onion, green pepper and chilies along with the most lengua ever served to me in a restaurant. The staff were very responsive and overall I would say Casa Roja is worth returning to.

    Food always great ! We WERE regulars too ! They inc owners knew our entire family and we spent tons…read moreof money there between me and my sister and hubby too! Last visit we ie husband ordered the chile verde which has been lovely and perfect however this evening the order came out wrong kinda like a chili Colorado not verde at all and the manager maybe even owner? Argued with us for minutes on end that the verde was supposed to be the red sauce after we've had it there several times and to prove his wrong self he brought out two different salsas and said see this is chili verde none being the lovely green sauce and he acted like we were stupid gringos We came from an area of California too that educated us grinfo on authentica Mexican foods but sadly he wouldn't admit customer was And IS RIGHT NEVER again ! So wish the blonde lady owner also Hispanic would have been there ! She's spot on and would have made it right Oh well their LOSS

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    Starbucks

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    Well, I'm never coming here again. Asked my husband a few days ago to pick up a mobile order for me…read moreon the way home - he said that the staff left him waiting forever in the lobby, (it's a mobile order and the app said it was good to go - shouldn't it be ready?) There was a rude and condescending male barista who rolled his eyes and scoffed at my husband for being frustrated, and he called me pissed off afterwards grumbling that he was never picking up coffee for me again... I thought he was being over dramatic. Until I ordered a mobile order yesterday in my driveway, drove 20 minutes to Starbucks, and my drink also wasn't ready. I had my baby in the car and was uncomfortable waiting in the lobby... after all, how long does it take to make a latte? The staff was entirely apathetic, (clearly were avoiding eye contact) and the same barista my husband dealt with (who is also apparently the manager?) was just as rude and patronizing to me as well. Not sure who made that hire, but it was a bad choice. Btw, I'm not some Karen who's pissed she had to wait for her latte (like the manager clearly thought I was by his reaction to me and my husband). We both run businesses and are new parents. Our time is valuable and coffee is kind of a big deal right now. The only reason I'm even wasting my virtual breath is because if the team yesterday afternoon were our employees, I would want to know about it (and would probably make some changes).

    Starbucks is the same everywhere, so at least there a consistency to their drinks; if you like it,…read moreyou know what you like. I get the same thing every time. I came on a Friday & there were only two people behind the counter when I got there (about an hour before closing). There was a couple ladies in front of me and maybe three cars outside. The issue is that my one drink (oat milk chai) took twenty minutes. They were really nice, but wow, that was reason enough to not go back. And, I was lingering at the counter so the girl asked what I had to give it to me and I actually got my drink head of the people before me, so who knows how long they ended up waiting...

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