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    Fast Times Coffee

    4.2 (18 reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Alexis M.

    This coffee shop is all about aesthetic meets efficiency. Tucked inside the Buck Mason store, it's the kind of spot where you can grab a beautifully made coffee and browse through the clothing racks. The menu is simple and no-frills, which I actually love -- it means the baristas can focus on nailing your drink. I ordered an almond milk latte, and fun fact: they make their almond milk in-house The only downside is the limited seating situation since the shop shares space with the retail store. Not ideal for working or long hangs, but perfect if you're just grabbing a warm drink while browsing or walking around the neighborhood. Great for a quick, quality coffee stop with bonus style points.

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    Janna C.

    Love, love, love this coffee shop! It's tucked inside the most unique store (which easily deserves a 10/10), and the same goes for the latte and the matcha. The staff were super friendly and welcoming, and the vibe of this place is everything. I honestly couldn't get enough. I told myself I'd love to come back someday...and then I did! After walking the length of 12 South, I circled back just to grab one more latte before heading out. Yup, it was that good.

    Kaylyn M.

    Such a cute coffee shop tucked away in buck mason! Absolutely adorable scenery. Perfect spot for a drink and shop moment.

    Jessica L.

    Very cute coffee shop bookstore. You can browse through clothes, antiques, and even see a car at this cafe! Nice spot to sit down at after walking downtown.

    Rajiv K.

    Not so much a coffee shop. More of a retail store. And watch your step! Some hidden steps. Prices for retail goods were pricey. I was there for the coffee which I felt was a small selection and not a flavor I particularly cared for. Sign was smaller to find. Coming from the other direction, I almost missed it.

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    Jeff T.

    The best kept coffee secret in Nashville. Shhh... Fast Times Coffee is a gem! It's tucked between two clothing stores and is a bit hidden, but the coffee is delicious. The staff are super friendly and there's rarely a line. The coffee is delicious and my daughter was impressed with their homemade almond milk. She said it was the best she'd ever had. The vibe is cool. The small coffe shop includes hundreds of artsy coffee table books for you to peruse or buy. There are no seats inside, but there are several on the patio. I'd highly recommend you try Fast Times Coffee next time you're in 12 South.

    Vanessa D.

    it's own little multiverse. Very cool spot. I have to admit that the porsche is what drew me in. upon entering, one of the associates encouraged me to get inside of the car which is exactly what I wanted to do, so that was pretty cool. the rest of the shop is a women's boutique&small bookstore which had some unique variety that we enjoyed. you could spend a lot of time here, and the vibe is that they want you to. lovely place to hang out and find some gems for your bookshelf or closet.

    Tatum B.

    this place was so aesthetically pleasing. it was clean and organized. i had the matcha with oat milk and simple syrup, 8/10. my dad just had the drip coffee and he said he really enjoyed it. the people were so nice and friendly, love.

    Taylor R.

    A coffeeshop that really brings the aesthetic as it's attached to a clothing store, Buck Mason! Staff was super friendly and great to talk to. The menu is super simple, no frills coffee which allows them to make your drink efficiently! They make their own almond milk in the store as well! I took one star off for available seating. Since this does share a space with the store, it's hard to hang out like a normal coffeeshop but is nice if you want a warm drink while you walk around and look.

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    Parnassus welcomes you with a cozy feeling the moment you step inside. It's absolutely gorgeous and…read morejust the kind of place you want to linger in! The shelves are filled with a large selection of books, all organized by genre. There's a section for stationery, puzzles, totes, and other fun things as well! The dedicated children's section has the most whimsical little door where you may catch grown-ups slipping through from time to time.... While you're there you may see one of the many shop dogs they have as well! Parnassus is very involved in the community. They host events like author talks and book clubs. They have lots of book signings too. Just a great spot!

    Super cute bookstore in a great location. It's located in Green Hills right across from the mall…read more There is plenty of parking, restaurants and other stores in the area. I have been here in the past but came over the weekend with my kids. They have a cute kids section where you can sit and read books. The employees were all helpful, kind and patient with my young family. They were having a book reading event the night we were there that looked like it would be a fun time. It's a small locally owned bookstore and the prices reflect that. Not surprising for a small bookstore but it's very progressive. Something to note if bringing in kids.

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    7.4 mi•Bellevue
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    Yesterday was my first time coming in, and I loved it! They had every book on my look out for list,…read moreand then some. A total of sixteen books, not sorry lol. All my friends I was with were very happy with their findings as well. The only negative thing I could possibly say about this awesome place was the young guy with glasses that rang me up at cash register two. After setting my basket down and getting out my credit card, I realize he must be waiting for me to get the books out, so no problem, I'm not above that. He waits for me to get all my books out, scans them, and that's it. Doesn't give me a bag to put my all my books in, or even help put back in the basket. No words to indicate the interaction is over until I awkwardly realize it on my own. He was very off-putting. I will still be back because this place, otherwise, is amazing and I want to bring some family members and friends who I know will have fun too.

    The daughter being done with her Master's program at Vanderbilt was looking for a place to…read moreoffload/sell her nursing textbooks. She found McKay's online and it seemed to be the best place to do that. Wow -- we were not prepared for the massiveness of this super, super busy place! Being our first time and not knowing how it all worked, it didn't take us long to figure out where to go and what to do. There wasn't much of a line when we started. We placed her books in a bin, then waited to be called by a greeter. Our greeter quickly explained the process, gave the daughter a claim ticket, then we waited. In the 40 minutes it took for her claim number to come up on the screen, we were able to walk through most of the sections and pick out a couple things to buy. I was quite surprised to find so many things beyond books -- DVDs, VHS, vinyl records, CDs, cassette tapes, clothing, Pokémon cards, instruments, game consoles, accessories, Legos, toys, comic books, etc. It was seriously amazing. My daughter decided to take her sale in trade which gave her about 50% more to spend. For the books they didn't buy she was given the option to take them back or donate them there. She chose to donate. The husband loves old movies, art and music -- he will absolutely enjoy McKay's. I can't wait to bring him here! The parking lot is as massive, so I don't think there's ever an issue with that.

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    Oh my goodness, how I love this store! It brings me such joy that real brick and mortar bookstores…read morestill exist, even though they are extremely few and far between. I grew up an avid reader, and as a pre-teen I remember begging my parents to take me to the local Barnes & Noble on a Saturday night. Looking back I'm sure they were so relieved that's where I wanted to hang out, so it makes sense now why they took me nearly every time. It's just a special place and feeling to be in a store surrounded by imagination and basically anything you wish to explore. Happy to learn that there is a surviving store in Cool Springs near where I work. I come here on my lunch break about once a month. Even if I don't buy, it's great to walk the aisles and see what is available. The staff is kind, encouraging of everyone to explore. They keep it very clean. Huge parking lot. You won't find me with any negative comments. Please stay open forever!

    This Barnes and Noble anchors a shopping complex at the corner of Mallory Lane and Moores Lane, and…read moreis a classic location that has all the good stuff plus a great café that serves Starbucks! I have been here on more than one occasion solely for the café, but I do find myself wandering the store browsing for a good book from time to time. Most of my purchases here have been books for my nephews and a few corporate/career-based books. The store is always well stocked, well kept and clean. Service is beyond friendly, and they are always so helpful! I legit look lost each time I go in, so I ask for directions and they make sure I get to where I am going in the store. Overall, cool to still have Barnes & Noble brick and mortars around, especially this location!

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    3.6(17 reviews)
    3.8 mi
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    Randy is a great guy. Don't listen to bad reviews. Those people are mental. Probably the best book…read morestore in all of nashville especially if you like antiques. I've been going for years and I've never been disappointed. He's very helpful. Maybe some people just have a bad attitude or they take him the wrong way and get their little fragile feelings hurt. Just disagree with his opinions if you don't like it and move on. Some people are way too judgemental, if you wanna spew your political opinions then open your own store. Anyway, he can drive a hard bargain for some books but he's often willing to come down on the price and make deals. I've never had a bad experience.

    Only operates from 10 am to 3 pm Selection was crammed with…read morerepeat sets of civil war books strewn all over the store. No deliniation between historical fiction and biographical accounts. Pricing placement inconsistent. Some are written inside the cover. Some are on stickers stuck to the cover. Leather bound books in antique cases and stacks of old maps facing external windows and exposed to direct sunlight Clerk was loudly speculating on what another customer might have stolen or damaged the second he left after speaking to them. Came up besides me to peer out the windows muttering as she wondered which way he went. Owner loudly speaking at length on the phone about the brilliance of Confederate general Nathan Bedford Forrest, famous ignorant brute. Audible from every part of the store. Children's books were only kept in the furthest sections from the door and counter, on the top two shelves. Shelves and sections poorly marked. I asked the clerk where I could find anything by Robert E. Howard. She said she didn't know where anything was in here and brought me to ask the owner. When I asked where to find anything by Robert Howard, he just sneered at me and asked what kind of author that was. I explained he was a fantasy and historical fiction author and contemporary of Edgar Rice Burroughs, whose works I had been able to find. The owner waved me away and said at the end of the aisle there were a few fantasy books but he usually doesn't keep that kind of thing. We were standing next to a leather bound collection of stories of the Knights of the Round Table. When I got to the directed section, there was a single hardback collection of Harry Potter stacked neatly and a few produce boxes of 1965-1985 pulp science fiction novels, mostly missing their covers, haphazardly stacked on top of each other and bending and warping the books underneath. The shelf next to it was empty. Ends of shelves were crowded with printed out memes taped up in place, some self-congratulatory about being one of the few people in this day and age who still read, some fart jokes, some complaining about President Biden, and some suggesting that there were more white slaves captured and brought from Persia than black slaves brought from Africa. They have a lot of old and rare books, yes, but they don't take care of them, do not preserve collections consistently, do not sort their books into accessible formats, and do not provide a welcoming environment for incoming patrons.

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