Wrenhouse Bakery is such a good little spot. Got a latte with cold foam--super smooth and not…read moreoverly sweet (big win). The cookie was also really solid, and I love that they rotate their baked goods with different themes each month so there's always something new to try. Also found out they do food trucks on Monday nights, which is honestly such a vibe. Definitely coming back to grab a coffee and check that out.

Finally stopped by Wren House this past weekend. I loved the pretty landscape art on the walls…read more(that's for sale) and the live plants decorating the bakery making it very homey and inviting. I ordered myself a cappuccino and a strawberry cheese croissant. My better half got the chocolate croissant. We both asked for the croissants to be warmed up a bit, and they were just perfection. The service was friendly and as inviting as the space itself. My cappuccino that I had here is now one of my favorites in all of Knoxville. I love the enclosed porch area where we sat and enjoyed every bite of our croissants, and already can't wait for the next weekend when we're back.

Am I snobby about my coffee? Maybe I am, because I have yet to find coffee that makes me crave it…read morebefore the store is even open. K Brew was a very delightful space, filled with friendly baristas and patrons. I guess I'd come back and try some of the other drinks, and grab one of the tasty bagel sandwiches before I'd really write this place off. That being said, I ordered 2 sweet foam cold brews. The foam to cold brew ratio was off from the beginning, and I wished for more coffee than cold foam, but it was still rather acidic to me. Don't hate me for saying this, but I'd rather drink coffee from the Keurig than dish out the $15 I paid for two lack luster beverages. Don't shoot the messenger, maybe it's better on other days.

Can not say enough good things about there cinnamon vanilla latte. It is always so good. I have…read morebeen to this location and get it as UT business school as well it is always so good. Hands down my best latte you need to try.

New to the area I passed this place several times and popped in on a rainy day for a hot cup of…read morecoffee. I had the rolls gold and it was super yummy. Cute place nice atmosphere with rooms you can sit and enjoy your coffee or work on your computer. I wish they had some nibbles. I would've loved to have a pastry or something while I was eating my coffee.

So cute! Flowers and coffee, what more could you ask for? I got a rosewood latte which was pretty…read moregood. They had good flavor options. Minimal food options besides bagels but I think being able to get flowers her makes it more unique. You could build your own bouquet and relax with plenty of seating inside.

This place just opened up a few weeks ago. Very chill vibe. Owner is super knowledgeable and will…read morewalk you through all the details of kratom and Kava and other herbs she has for the newbie like myself. The cocktails were all delicious and great when you are doing "Dry January" and abstaining from alcohol. My favorite that I tried was the Kavacolada. My friend and I also had a Tennessee Mule, Cosmic Cosmo and Kavachata. We got two sunshine cups with CBD to go and they are DELICIOUS. Like Reese cups but better and are vegan, gluten free, and nut free-made with sunflower seed butter. This place is also right next to Harby's which is one of my fav places for pizza as well as Lost and Found records! Great little date night in North KNOXVILLE if you ask me!

HEMP ya!!!! Great place. Kavacolada is so so good. Stop at this place they are a new addition to…read morethe growing hemp places in Knoxville.

What a lovely little tea shop. It is a bit hidden away, a few doors down from Food City, tucked…read moreinto an alcove between stores. My daughter and I came on a Sunday at noon for an afternoon tea and were seated right away in the garden themed room by Christian. He explained the menu and the expansive tea list (SO many options and well-organized and explained via menu). He mentioned that an afternoon tea experience typically lasts around 1.5 hours. My daughter ordered the Picnic at the World's Fair kid tea experience and I got the Old City Socie-Tea. We ended up waiting about 35-40 minutes to receive our tea but after that, the scone and finger food courses rolled out quickly. The scone (with clotted cream, preserves, and lemon curd) was incredible. The scone was fresh, warm and incredibly soft and crumbly. It was even heart shaped! As for the savory sandwiches and bites:The chopped ham sandwich my daughter liked a lot, but she did not care for the cheese sandwich, which was a stacked slice of sticky, and slightly sweet American cheese. I liked the mozzarella and sun-dried tomato bite, the deviled egg, and the cucumber sandwich. I did not enjoy the chicken salad, which was very celery and onion heavy on an unfortunately stale croissant. I do with that we were given the option of mix and match for finger sandwiches. There were a few other items that I couldn't determine what they were. I would have loved a description card or quick walkthrough as to what was on each tray. We both loved the pastry bites dessert option. The brownie, raspberry cheesecake, and the lemon tart were so tasty! Aside from the experience aspect of the tea service, I loved seeing the staff interact with regulars and treat them as family. The manager was greeting and checking in with each table which is a nice touch. There are conversation cards on each table for tech-free chats and we also loved the special touch of the heart shaped sugar cubes. We had a great time and can see going back for tea, scones, and maybe one of the salads and the dessert bites.

My first Yelp review is inspired by an adventure that led me to The Kraken's Cup. This is a…read moreheartwarming and inspiring tale though it is not without its troubles (and it is quite long but I hope you'll find it worth the read). Our story begins with a bad day that just seemed to keep getting worse. Our hero (me, hi) decided to go out and procure a little treat in order to feel comforted in a way only a good cup of tea could accomplish. What better place than to The Kraken's Cup? Our hero had never been and was interested in a takeout order. On the drive over, our hero's journey took a turn for the worse. It was around rush hour which meant Road Ragers were abound. Our hero mistakenly offended the delicate senses of one of these dastardly creatures and took a golf ball to the side of their sedan! Once our hero made it to The Kraken's Cup they were quite distressed and distraught and, on the way in, nearly considered turning back. But no! Our hero was persistent. And thankfully too, for as soon as they entered The Kraken's Cup, all their worries began to melt away. The little rectangle of modern rentable space The Kraken's Cup resides in has been transformed into a lovely getaway from the outside world. The leafy decorations, antique wooden furniture, and bright pops of blue (or red, seemingly dependent on which side of the tea house you are on) all come together to create a welcoming, playful, and soothing environment. The old-timey music that played over the speakers was romantic and nostalgic in such a way that one could not ever be too miserable in such a place. Our hero began to settle in and asked the lovely host, Elizabeth, if the take out order they originally came for could become a sit down experience. From there, our hero ordered The Power "T"ea, consisting of a scone (that came with mock clotted cream, honey, and apricot jam--all very delicious) and tea (our hero originally chose Blackbeard's Treasure which they unfortunately were out of--Elizabeth swooped in with a clear knack and knowledge for tea and suggested the Irish Rum which was quite lovely, sweet, and fruity in a way that reminded our hero of bananas which they told Elizabeth. Elizabeth then boasted an impressive knowledge of bananas that astounded and amazed our hero, who may return if only to discover what else she knows). At this point, our hero is feeling much better. They began to feel thankful for the Road Rager and his golf ball projectile if only because it revealed to our hero the true healing power of a cup of tea. Our hero is beginning to think this experience can't get much better until Elizabeth, with a delightful trick up her sleeve, brings out a dish of The Kraken's Cup very own strawberries and cream! Our hero thanks Elizabeth profusely and then heartily digs in to what turned out to be their favorite part of it all. Strawberries and cream? More like strawberries and dreams... because it's so good.. it's like a dream... get it? Heh. Anyway. The narrator struggles to figure out how to wrap up this yelp review. It is my first one after all. Thank you to Elizabeth and The Kraken's Cup for restoring my faith in humanity and providing me such a lovely experience. I will definitely be back and will highly recommend to anyone seeking whimsy and/or really good tea.

THE BEST BISCUIT I HAVE EVER HAD IN MY ENTIRE LIFE! It was crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the…read moreinside. The fixin's were made to order and oh so fresh. Seriously so good. You can tell how much care and love go into each order as they are all handmade by Matt himself as he truly is a one man show. He is genuinely having a blast while making and serving his guests. It's a great atmosphere. With that being said, be prepared to wait, for a long time. We got there about 10 minutes before opening and were about 30th in line. We didn't get our food until an hour later. Just as long of a line when we were done eating as there was when it opened. We were not expecting to wait that long and almost left, but everyone in line said that it is well worth the wait, so we stayed. I'm very glad we did. We went on a Saturday morning in the summer so we took turns checking out the farmers market just a few blocks away to help pass time. Great move there! We will definitely be back the next time we are in Knoxville, this place is delish.

YUMMMMMM. Ordered the daily special: Blueberry Biscuit with…read moreButter, Sausage, Egg, and double Cheese. Addictive. Friendly one man show

Fantastic stop this morning on the way to the office…read more Grabbed a vanilla bean latte and a prosciutto and Gruyère croissant and both were ready in a few minutes.

I visited this café on a really cold day. I was disappointed by a coffee shop around the corner…read morethat ran out of coffee beans and had a horrible snobby attitude, so I wanted to check out what they had at Old City Java. Not only did they have a great selection of espresso beans, the barista was happy to educate me on the different options. I also got a dark chocolate bar made in Asheville that was absolutely fantastic! My hot Cortado to go was delicious and high on the caffeine side. (My favorite!!) There is adequate seating for studying, working, or chatting with friends and the atmosphere is warm and relaxing with good WiFi. They have several family style restrooms that are easy to access. The only challenge is that parking can be difficult, but it's inner city....what did I expect? The barista was super fast and had an amazing attitude. I will 100% be back!

Remedy is always a great study and work spot! However, bring headphones cause it is one large open…read morespace! The large windows and bright light by the front really helps me focus. They are often busy and today was no exception. Yet, the staff was very patient and friendly! I had no issues whatsoever. The coffee was delicious and the perfect temp (no lukewarm warm coffee here). The one downside can be the parking. Its street parking only and it fills up fast. It can be a little bit of a walk but not bad! There is accessible handicap parking near the entrance though. I hope you enjoy!

Did the job for a WFCoffeeshop while I was in town…read more I got the Pink Water Skooma (peppercorn, orange blossom, and honey) with oatmilk. It was good, didn't blow me away. I will say though, I loved the open area and the WiFi.