Sam & Zoe's

3.9 (305 reviews)

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Bailey B.

On our way out of town, I wanted to stop and get a coffee for the drive home. Sam and Zoe's was local and convenient so we pulled off. They have a small parking lot for about 4 cars and stairs and a ramp up to the house-like structure where the business is located. The surrounding neighborhood is cute. It looks like there might be a drive-through available. Inside, it was hot and muggy. Not sure if the A/C just wasn't on or if it wasn't working. There are a few small tables and a sort of sofa/nook-like structure. The menu has a few specialty drinks, blended coffee, standard coffee, and a few breakfast and lunch items -- simple sandwiches and burritos. My biggest problem with my visit was the service. I don't complain about service lightly and try to be very understanding of workers. However, my reception here was impressively frosty, and I wasn't the only one treated that way. I was the only one in line to order and not a single person spoke to me, despite making eye contact with at least two employees. I had to sidle up and say I was ready to order if they were ready to take it. The woman who took my order barely spoke to me at all -- not even to tell me the price of what I ordered -- and stared at me with a very surly glare. Another man came in behind me and he had a few very innocuous questions about item availability and one question about an allergen and she spoke to him with short, clipped, unhelpful answers and the most rancid tone I've heard in a while. They were slow to fix both of our orders and I was relieved when mine was done and I could go to my car and leave the incredibly bad vibes behind me. I ordered a Mayan mocha, which is a mocha with cinnamon and a little bit of heat. Unfortunately, on top of terrible service, the drink wasn't very good, either. It was shockingly thin and watery -- to the point I wondered if they'd made it with water instead of milk. The drink had almost no flavor elements of chocolate or coffee. I did get a few small flares of spice...spicy watery coffee was not at all what I wanted, though. Honestly, I initially thought I was going to give 2 stars, but writing this review I've realized there's really nothing I can say that I enjoyed about my visit, so...I guess a 1 it is. Shame to end a trip to Nashville on a low note, but we still had a good weekend in other parts of the city.

Sharon B.

I HAD to check this place out after seeing the Gilmore Girls decor they had sprinkled around the store. My friends and I drove a while to check them out and although their food was great, their service was slow and the workers were quite rude. Maybe an homage to Luke? lol I got a plain latte that took 30 minutes to make. I also ordered avocado toast and their peanut butter banana sandwich, which were both great. I would say it's worth a trip out to check them out but don't know if I'd go back.

Karina G.

My wrap and coffee were very good! There is a drive through but you have to order online first so that was a little odd as a non-local person. Outside of building looks a little wonky but the wrap and coffee were great.

Lana B.

I love Sam and Zoe's! Indoor and outdoor seating, great customer service, and the best coffee. I always get a cappuccino but im sure you cant go wrong on the menu. The half order of the avocado toast is the best! Its so good with the sprouts on it, and the half in a whole piece of toast.

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Alyssa C.

Do you know how hard it is go find gluten free breakfast sandwiches???! Very hard. This one was the best hands down. Soft bread, the best GF bread I've had. I asked the bar what the brand was and made note! Service was quick, attentive, and friendly. This place is funky, eclectic, plays metal music over the speakers, and has small amount of indoor and outdoor seating. Parking is a bit of a pain since they share a lot (we parked around back). Sometimes you just need a good breakfast sandwich after a 5 hour drive...

Trey C.

Good place to get coffee and snacks. Coffee was nice and bold. Pastries were good. Would recommend.

Taylor R.

This is always a great spot for lunch for me. I can always get a coffee and a great sandwich. The team is always friendly and the shop is cozy since it's in a small home. Their playlist is my favorite though. If you wanna hang out and listen to the best music and enjoy your meal this is the place to go

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Marquetta D.

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Sam and Zoe's is one of those places where you know you're going to get a solid coffee. Every time I've been, the coffee was consistently good. The Cuban is my go to and it's very good here. They breakfast sandwiches are pretty good as well. Most of the time the service is pretty good. If you're in the area, this place won't disappoint as far as a solid cup of coffee. They typically have parking in the front and back. There is also a ramp for accessible entrance. They have outdoor seating. read more

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Shannon M. C.

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Sam and Zoe's is in my rotation for coffee shops. It's not my favorite, but they do have a great consistent latte. The to staff is nice most of the time and if it's not too crowded it's a chill spot. It's noisy though so if you're looking for a quiet space, this isn't it. Good coffee though. read more

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Amanda B.

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I stopped here on a whim after a hair appointment. I was quickly greeted and placed an order to go. It wasn't particularly busy but it took a while to get my food. I ordered the tomato and avocado wrap, which is suppose to include sprouts but it didn't have them. It tasted fresh, but was a little bland. I wish it just had a little more to the flavor or even if the lettuce was massaged and salted since there was a lot of lettuce (and I missed the sprouts). Overall, not a bad spot to grab a bite but it didn't stand out. Maybe I need to try other menu items! read more

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Nicole D.

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Very quaint local coffee shop. A great place to hang out and catch up with friends. The decor is cozy and charming. I tried the hot and iced lattes. Didn't love the hot but the iced was decent. My friend had the burrito and it looked tasty, and a good sized portion. Service was fairly quick at 7am, I only waited a few minutes. They have some parking (yay) and a clean bathroom. read more

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Bailey B.

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On our way out of town, I wanted to stop and get a coffee for the drive home. Sam and Zoe's was local and convenient so we pulled off. They have a small parking lot for about 4 cars and stairs and a ramp up to the house-like structure where the business is located. The surrounding neighborhood is cute. It looks like there might be a drive-through available. Inside, it was hot and muggy. Not sure if the A/C just wasn't on or if it wasn't working. There are a few small tables and a sort of sofa/nook-like structure. The menu has a few specialty drinks, blended coffee, standard coffee, and a few breakfast and lunch items -- simple sandwiches and burritos. My biggest problem with my visit was the service. I don't complain about service lightly and try to be very understanding of workers. However, my reception here was impressively frosty, and I wasn't the only one treated that way. I was the only one in line to order and not a single person spoke to me, despite making eye contact with at least two employees. I had to sidle up and say I was ready to order if they were ready to take it. The woman who took my order barely spoke to me at all -- not even to tell me the price of what I ordered -- and stared at me with a very surly glare. Another man came in behind me and he had a few very innocuous questions about item availability and one question about an allergen and she spoke to him with short, clipped, unhelpful answers and the most rancid tone I've heard in a while. They were slow to fix both of our orders and I was relieved when mine was done and I could go to my car and leave the incredibly bad vibes behind me. I ordered a Mayan mocha, which is a mocha with cinnamon and a little bit of heat. Unfortunately, on top of terrible service, the drink wasn't very good, either. It was shockingly thin and watery -- to the point I wondered if they'd made it with water instead of milk. The drink had almost no flavor elements of chocolate or coffee. I did get a few small flares of spice...spicy watery coffee was not at all what I wanted, though. Honestly, I initially thought I was going to give 2 stars, but writing this review I've realized there's really nothing I can say that I enjoyed about my visit, so...I guess a 1 it is. Shame to end a trip to Nashville on a low note, but we still had a good weekend in other parts of the city. read more

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Budloaf S.

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Please change oat milks. I love this place. I used to come here from college all the time and now I come here from work sometimes. They used to use Califia oat milk, but now they use Oatly. Oatly is terrible in my opinion and it basically ruins any oat milk beverage I would have ordered before. Minor Figures is the best, but Califia is solid. Planet oat is tolerable. Oatly is bottom tier. People used to be nicer here, but some of the newer hires do not match the originals. Anyways, I implore the owners to consider switching back to califia or even minor figures. It is a $1.25 up charge for oat milk. I order minor figures at home and can guarantee that is more than sufficient to cover the cost. Thanks guys! read more

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Suzanne V.

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Very very good and my new go-to Monday coffee spot! Great cuban coffee and the Macs bagel was amazing!

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Patrick O.

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Pleasant service, decent coffee, food was ok - nothing special. Would go back if in the area.

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Lauren L.

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It was a nice little coffee shop and served exactly what we needed. I ordered the grasshopper latte and it was delicious. My daughter was able to find something on the menu too. It seemed like a nice place to work too. read more

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Sharon B.

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I HAD to check this place out after seeing the Gilmore Girls decor they had sprinkled around the store. My friends and I drove a while to check them out and although their food was great, their service was slow and the workers were quite rude. Maybe an homage to Luke? lol I got a plain latte that took 30 minutes to make. I also ordered avocado toast and their peanut butter banana sandwich, which were both great. I would say it's worth a trip out to check them out but don't know if I'd go back. read more

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Danny W.

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I go here every so often. Today I got a mint Matcha and a cookie butter latte. I would swear there was no flavor added to either. They were good lattes, but if they're actually was any flavoring added, I could never detect it. read more

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Mike Z.

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This place used to not be on my radar but it's mainly because I started coming here during COVID where access to places and food choices were limited and it was take-out only. They've become a favorite when it comes to coffee selections and breakfast items. I tend to gravitate towards their breakfast sandwich with sausage patty on sourdough. I would do their breakfast taco more, but it seems to leave me always wanting more for what I'm getting. If you're looking for parking, it's in the back. It's deceiving from the front - so take the block and save yourself some headache and park there. read more

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Chris A.

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Always love coming here. The parking is very difficult if they are busy but it is more on the fault of Baja Burrito. I am not going to fault them for being popular. I think it's great. For Breakfast, they have really good options. I usually get the wrap that has egg in it but they also have this tasty wrap that I have since started making at home. Whole wheat tortilla, peanut butter, banana, granola, and honey. So so so good. The wonderful smell of coffee is in the air. It's a good coffee drink stop to go to. I love the fact that they allow dogs on the porch/patio. I love taking my dog there to relax. They have good lunch options too. I uploaded photos of the menu back in 2019 and I am sure the prices would have changed since then due to inflation. Still the same food though. read more

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Blair B.

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Cute little coffee shop with a light menu including sandwiches. Highly recommend getting the cereal killer - it's amazing!

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Karina G.

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My wrap and coffee were very good! There is a drive through but you have to order online first so that was a little odd as a non-local person. Outside of building looks a little wonky but the wrap and coffee were great. read more

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Harriet T.

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Love when m in Nashville and can come here. Coffee is great, and so is the food! I've had several breakfast items from here and they've all been so very good! read more

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Lana B.

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I love Sam and Zoe's! Indoor and outdoor seating, great customer service, and the best coffee. I always get a cappuccino but im sure you cant go wrong on the menu. The half order of the avocado toast is the best! Its so good with the sprouts on it, and the half in a whole piece of toast. read more

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Alyssa C.

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Do you know how hard it is go find gluten free breakfast sandwiches???! Very hard. This one was the best hands down. Soft bread, the best GF bread I've had. I asked the bar what the brand was and made note! Service was quick, attentive, and friendly. This place is funky, eclectic, plays metal music over the speakers, and has small amount of indoor and outdoor seating. Parking is a bit of a pain since they share a lot (we parked around back). Sometimes you just need a good breakfast sandwich after a 5 hour drive... read more

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Trey C.

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Good place to get coffee and snacks. Coffee was nice and bold. Pastries were good. Would recommend. read more

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Elizabeth G.

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Pretty bad service this morning, looked like they were arguing. Also the guy in the kitchen yelled super loud at 8:45am at another employee NO body deserves to be yelled at that loud nor does a customer want to hear it. I did enjoy my French toast latte! Breakfast sandwich was not good asked for sour dough bread and it was burnt. Most likely won't come back bc the environment is not relaxing and food was made poorly. read more

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Taylor R.

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This is always a great spot for lunch for me. I can always get a coffee and a great sandwich. The team is always friendly and the shop is cozy since it's in a small home. Their playlist is my favorite though. If you wanna hang out and listen to the best music and enjoy your meal this is the place to go read more

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Parker S.

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Had a decent experience at Sam & Zoe's, but came away wanting to like it more due to hearing good things about it. We ordered a Bacon/Egg/Cheese bagel and I was going to get pastries, but the entire pastry box that had 9 items written on it only had pumpkin bread so that was all I could get. The pumpkin bread was good but nothing that will blow you away, and the bagel came out about 15-20 minutes after ordering and my wife liked it, but said she has had several better bagels lately. She really enjoyed the coffee though. Overall, If I was in a rush I might stop by to get coffee/lattes, but would skip out on the food. read more

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Nate M.

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Positivity A-OK! The place itself is small, but quaint. My wife ordered the honey lavender latte; I got a small taste and it was great. I ordered a cold brew and it was little bitter, but still tasty. A couple things that could be bumped up would be the breakfast burrito (it was a little bland) and it did take quite a while. If you're in a hurry, probably not the spot for you to run in for a quick coffee. But if you're not in a rush and want to support a local spot give them a visit! read more

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Mae D.

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Such a cute coffee shop! Good service and friendly staff! Food was hot and delicious! Love the Gilmore Girls reference on the wall too! read more

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The place had a chill and comfortable atmosphere, service was excellent, staff was knowledgeable and engaging, I ordered a Dirty Iced Chai Latte, it was just right, definitely one of my go to places for coffee in Nashville. read more

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Sarah H.

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Love this place! The service is quick, the atmosphere is cozy, and the drinks are delicious. Only downside is if you're coming here to work on something on a device there are not many plugs available. read more

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David A.

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Great good and coffee. I downloaded their app so I could just pick up at the drive thru window and it's so easy to use.

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Cute little cafe! Simple food and drinks! Great little spot to chill! Not amazing craft coffee but still good read more

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Valerie R.

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Cool Vibes! Walk in & be bathed in the smell of dark roasted coffee. Creative drinks available if you like fun flavors like marshmallow, Maple etc. Try the Mayan Mocha! The staff was exceptional & friendly! This is probably more of a grab & go spot with only a few seats available. I did notice a drive-thru. read more

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Sylvie S.

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Disappointed. I'm not one to write bad reviews but in a time of expensive food I'll save you some money. I will give credit for nice staff & fast service , although maybe slow down & season things. Drove by and the parking lot was full so I figured it was good. Came today for breakfast. Burrito did not come with salsa as I chose nor did it have spinach as a I added. Whole wheat tortilla not griddled, eggs not seasoned. My partner's breakfast bagel "tasted like cardboard". read more

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Kelly M.

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Staff was friendly, coffee was very, very good. Breakfast sandwich was a little undercooked, but still rather tasty. Can't give it a 5-star because place was pretty dirty, inside & out. We had to ask for a rag to wipe down a table & the rag was literally black after doing so. read more

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Food was super good but it was tough to find a place to park. The club salad was terrific and the chipotle chicken wrap was very flavorful.

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Kendall R.

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This coffee shop is so cute! It's in a little house and they have a good range of food and beverages. I came by to grab a bagel and finish my book and it was the perfect place for that. They have good music, friendly baristas, and even a porch with lots of tables. Definitely a neighborhood gem! read more

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Amy B.

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Cute little brunch place. Coffees, smoothies, Lavender lemonade. Little covered patio. Good breakfast sandwiches.

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Visited on a busy Sunday. Service was great! The latte lacked the vanilla flavor but was nice and strong. The muffin was scrumptious. read more

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Keith S.

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This is a very nice place. I had a breakfast bagel sandwich. It was very good. The service was very quick and pleasant.

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Jamie H.

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Set just off Armory Dr in Nashville (and I mean just off, like, immediate left turn by the Shell station), this cute little place houses an eclectic coffee house that boasts both an extensive coffee menu (specialty drinks such as a carma chameleon that combines mocha & carmel, plus espresso drinks & teas), as well as a food menu, baked goods & smoothies. It's in a relaxed setting, good vibes & fairly friendly baristas. I decided to give the French toast latte with oat milk a whirl & wasn't too disappointed. In my opinion it needed more cinnamon & vanilla to really have a French toast flavor, but overall I wasn't sad that I chose it this morning. My go-to is usually iced because I'm impatient, but I would definitely come back to try a hot coffee & breakfast next time! read more

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Jessica L.

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Stopped here after trying to grab breakfast at another spot. It's unassuming and tucked back off the main road. Parking was easy as there were plentiful spaces on the street (on Sunday morning), as well as spots in the front and back of the building. We ordered at the counter and then grabbed a table outside. I had a dirty chai, which was so tasty and balanced. I also had the daily special which was a jalapeño biscuit with cheddar, egg, sausage and chipotle aioli. I was surprised how big the sandwich was based on the price. The biscuit itself was so tasty. Eggs could have used a bit more salt, but overall it was a great and easy breakfast for a great price. read more

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Cute coffee place in Berry Hill. I would have no idea this place existed if not for Google Maps. I had a rosemary latte which was super unique! The butter brown sugar donut was awesome too! Service was quick and friendly! read more

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James M.

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Breakfast burrito was AMAZING and will be my go to location when in the area for work. Take a seat in this place it is cozy and relaxing. Amazing customer service and extremely professional staff and manager. Had a slight mix up with an order and she fixed it asap and made everything comfortable on the confusion. read more

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525 Heather Pl
Nashville, TN 37204
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(615) 385-2676
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http://www.samandzoes.com/

Hours

What time does Sam & Zoe's open?

Sam & Zoe's opens at 6:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Sam & Zoe's opens at 8:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Sam & Zoe's close?

Sam & Zoe's closes at 4:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Fri 6:30 AM - 4:30 PMSat-Sun 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Payment methods

Does Sam & Zoe's take credit cards?

Yes, Sam & Zoe's takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Sam & Zoe's have catering options?

No, Sam & Zoe's does not have catering options.

Does Sam & Zoe's serve alcohol?

No, Sam & Zoe's does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Sam & Zoe's have TVs?

Yes, Sam & Zoe's has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Sam & Zoe's have bike parking?

Yes, Sam & Zoe's has bike parking.

Does Sam & Zoe's have outdoor seating?

Yes, Sam & Zoe's has outdoor seating options.

Does Sam & Zoe's have parking?

Yes, Sam & Zoe's has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Is Sam & Zoe's wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Sam & Zoe's is wheelchair accessible.

Does Sam & Zoe's have free WiFi?

Yes, Sam & Zoe's has free WiFi.

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Specialties

We are an independent coffee house and cafe, serving breakfast and lunch all day.

History

Established in 1998.

2nd Coffee shop in Nashville. It was started by Troy and Jeanie Smith, bought by Doug Havron and briefly owned by Michael Miller. It is now owned and run by Carma Woodard. I love this place! The staff is amazing and the customers are loyal. We offer locally roasted coffee from Drews Brews and Just Love. We have a full menu and try to be as organic, local and sustainable as we can.

Meet the Business Owner: Carma W.

I am a mother of 3 children, 15, 13 and 9. Being a mom and running a business is a little crazy. I have an amazing husband, Ken, that you may see from time to time. I rely heavily on my staff... and they are amazing. I am a native of Nashville and dreamed of owning a coffee shop years ago. That dream became a reality 4 years ago when we bought Sam and Zoes. What a great place!

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This is the best brunch I've ever had. The service was amazing and the ambiance was so cute. The…read moreportion sizes are huge and I hope I'll be able to come back some day to try more things on the menu.

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As first time guests the greeter black Anthony was smiling, had a positive attitude, and was well…read morespoken. He informed us of the wait time and provided instructions of the texting process while we wait. Informed us of options to purchase drinks or pastries and if seating at the bar or outside patio became available we had the option to change our seating arrangements. Once our table was ready we was greeted immediately by our waitress Renee with all smiles, positive attitude, and full of energy. She made sure she repeated our order back to us with suggesting other great menu options before placing it. She was clear and we'll spoken. She also made sure we had everything we needed while enjoying our meal. These two employees presented phenomenal customer service and made us feel welcomed and comfortable. The food was excellent and we will definitely be returning for another brunch.

I recently visited Nashville to celebrate a friend's 70th birthday. Based on the excellent reviews…read morewe had heard, Milk & Honey was high on our list of places to try. Located in the Gulch, it was just a short Uber ride from our downtown area hotel. Before we were even seated we were already enchanted with the adorable 'cow bee' t-shirt. Get it? Milk and honey? Cute huh? Our table of 7 women ordered a variety of brunch sandwiches and biscuits. While everyone enjoyed their meals, I can only give specifics on what I ordered. I had the Mr. Croissant with home fries, and because I wanted to try the biscuits, I also added a biscuit with honey and butter to my order. The croissant and biscuit were great. Next time, I'd give a miss to the included home fries and opt for the fruit instead. My vanilla bean latte was very good and my friend loved her mocha. To celebrate the Birthday Girl, we ordered two bottles of champagne and two flights of juices to make mimosas. We all took homemade strawberry pop tarts to go. We loved the vibe, service, and food and will happily return the next time we are in Nashville!

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Great sign out front

Prosciutto, Egg and Smoked Mozz Sandwich

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Biscuit Love: Gulch

Jay was AMAZING! His customer service kills were top notch! Made us want to come back back again…read moreand again #BONUTS

As one the most popular restaurants in all of Nashville, Biscuit Love epitomizes many things that…read moremake Nashville, well, Nashville. For starters, the city's natural party scene requires two things: fatty food and hangover remedies. Biscuit love serves both in one package, from buttery dishes to gravies that sooth that hangover better than any detox juice ever could. The second thing that firmly embeds Biscuit Love into its location is the biscuit. Coming to the south and not trying this phenomenal delicacy should be borderline illegal. And, Biscuit Love, perhaps, just perhaps, makes the best biscuits to be had out there. That is a dangerous thing to admit, but their unique texture of borderline croissant-ish layering of dough makes these biscuits dangerously delicate. They aren't those classic crumbly dry ones one many southerners are used to, but rather a revolution into what a biscuit should be. Lastly, Nashville's love for fried chicken and hot chicken is the other reason to come here. Well brined, perfectly crispy chicken at Biscuit Love is spectacular in every way that it should be and will wipe off that hangover from the face of the earth in minutes.

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Bill Neal's Shrimp & Grits

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Bonuts

Sweetmilk

Foid excellent, no complaints,what so ever! All 3 of our dishes were perfect and server was on top…read moreof it, without hovering. I tried the shrimp and grits- wasn't sure about tomatoes and okra topping, but was delicious! (not slimy okra!).

Visiting the area and didn't want the sub par free hotel breakfast. Glad we ventured out as this…read morewas probably the best meal we had while in Nashville. We dined early on a Saturday so it wasn't busy yet. Service was wonderful. Staff told us of their favorites and didn't steer us wrong. You must get the grits! They were delicious! Love how bright the inside is. I will visit again when I am in Nashville next.

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Plenty of seating and bright

Flat top omelet with arugula salad and pimento grits

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Chicken and biscuit with greets/ pimento

Two Hands

OUTRAGEOUS FLAVOR!…read more Order the chicken, lentil, sweet potato dish. It's so creamy, yet complex, yet crunchy, yet simple. I can't speak highly enough about this dish. It was phenomenal. This was my favorite meal in Nashville. Ambiance was clean, crisp, modern and elevated. Service was perfect!

Came here for an impromptu birthday dinner for my aunt and was honestly really impressed. The…read moreatmosphere was very nice and relaxed with comfy booth seating. They had a small jazz band playing in the opposite corner, which wasn't too loud for conversation purposes. The bartender was very personable and our server Faith was a delight. My uncle heard her name wrong as "face" which was funny & when she brought a signed birthday card from the staff she had drawn a cute little face for her name. The card was a nice little gesture along with the banana bread dessert. Overall the food was excellent. I had the piri piri chicken, my wife had the salmon quinoa bowl, uncle had the smash burger & my aunt had the piri piri as well. We also shared the pork & fennel sausage rolls & the jalapeño & corn fritters. Everyone really enjoyed what they got and I'll have to keep two hands on the short list for dinner options going forward.

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Frothy Monkey

Stopped here for brunch when staying in the area for a bite and some coffee at the bar. It was a…read moregreat meal! I went with the vanilla-cinnamon french toast, which was excellent. It came topped with warm spiced peaches and powdered sugar with a side of maple syrup. For a bit of saltiness I ordered a side of the Broadbent bacon. So good! For a bev I landed on one of their seasonal specials, the Flannel Latte, made with vanilla honey and cinnamon. My husband got an omelet with a side of toast and also enjoyed it. It was a quick visit but satisfying. I could definitely see myself going here regularly if I was a local!

Not bad for a hotel dining experience, the service it great…read more The breakfast buffet is decent quality, but a bit pricey for the offerings. The coffee was horrible.

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Cali Toast with chocolate croissant and an almond cappuccino. Tasty and fresh, local ingredients. A+

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Tuttle latte

The Loveless Cafe

Loveless now has to be a top 10 breakfast spot for me--maybe top 5. From the fresh biscuits with…read morefresh jams and jellies, to big honking breaded pork chops, to a superb hashbrown casserole--there's nothing I disliked here. Even sampling some of their famous country ham from Toby's plate was a memorable experience. I only wish I had a bigger stomach because the portions are just so massive here. The server couldn't have been nicer. He was even the one to suggest to us that he preferred the pork chops over the ham. That was such a good choice to me. Sadly, we didn't have coffee this morning because we had a long scenic drive and didn't want to make any more stops than necessary. But I bet he would've been right on the ball with those refills. The ambiance was great. It was such a nice layout and had interesting decor that made you feel you were a guest at their house. It also had that perfect occupancy where you could tell how popular they were but not so crowded you had to wait for a table. I'm definitely coming back here next time I'm in Tennessee because this place is a great find.

This restaurant is about 25 minutes from Nashville, the drive was nice…read more I wanted to visit based on the history, the people stopping by for food and a place to stay. I was disappointed that none of the original hotel rooms were available for show. I did like walking around the property and seeing all the celebrity photos on the walls. I ordered the fried chicken meal with fried green tomato and extra pimento cheese to try, the food was decent, the fried green tomatoes were really greasy, the jams with the biscuit were good. We had great service in the restaurant; the outer building shops were cut but not very friendly staff . it was cool

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One dining room

Real Banana Puddin'

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The outside of the restaurant. It's been there since the 50's!

The Pancake Pantry

The wait was worth the while... about 30~ mins or so. They have their system down, they're pretty…read morefast and efficient with their check in and check out process. I'll start off by saying I'm not the biggest fan of pancakes, nor cinnamon and have to be in the mood for both. Today happened to be the day. I tried their pancake sampler, with cinnamon, Caribbean and banana bread pancakes. They were all good, fluffy, airy and flavorful. Banana bread with their maple syrup, Caribbean with cinnamon. But, their cinnamon pancakes were amazing!! Those were definitely the winner!!! Best pancakes I've ever had. Their three pig omelette was pretty bomb as well. I got some of their sausage gravy on the side, to douse the omelette and that was definitely the move there. I think this is the first time I didn't need to use cholula for flavoring. The location is centralized, set up nicely, with huge open indoor space with plenty of seating outside. The service was great as well. Attentive and fast. All in all, I wish I had the time to come here yesterday, so I could try something different today. But, I took the place for everything it had and it definitely delivered. Highly recommend and I will be back, when I'm in the area for sure!

Underwhelming. Luckily we arrived early and there was no wait or line. I'd say I almost felt I was…read moredoing a disservice by not warning the dozens of people waiting in line by the time we finished. Pancakes are average at best, slightly dry. Scrambled eggs, unfortunately also a bit dry, bacon was thin, chewy and did not pack much bacon flavor. The syrup seemed a bit watery for syrup. Maybe we caught them on a bad day, but after having it I can't say that I'd ever return to find out if that's the case. The location is really convenient to a number of hotels, so that's a plus.

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Nice gift shop with store paraphernalia

Hot Chocolate

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Banana nut pancakes

The Pancake Pantry

At the recommendation of multiple people we had to stop at Pancake Pantry for breakfast. Don't let…read morethe long line discourage you. They were super efficient and get people in and out. Food was great. Lots of pancake options and the syrup was amazing. Would recommend if your in Nashville I had the croissant with avocado and the croissant was perfect size, comes with hash browns that were made perfect.

The service at the pancake pantry could've been better. We waited a while for water and also our…read morewater refills. I ordered a mimosa flight and it didn't come out until our food arrived. The good thing is the food was amazing I made my own omelette. And the cinnamon syrup was very good not too sweet. The mimosas flight was about a 7/10 they were strong but definitely hard to find one that stood out. The wait time is usually long but I'd say it's worth it.

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November 2025

Avocado toast

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Chocolate Chip, Sweet Potato and banana bread pancakes

Another Broken Egg Cafe

The 4 of us came in for breakfast last Saturday morning, with a fairly reasonable 30 minute wait…read morefor our table. Their text system for handling that was efficient and we were all lucky to find a comfortable place to sit both inside and out. Our waitress (Amanda) was sharp in terms of communication, understanding our selections, friendliness, and the ability to move a lot of plates (with food or not) without losing balance. Our table near a front corner was also pleasant and comfortable. Gayle and Erin started off with a pitcher of Mimosas, while I went for OJ and Coffee, and Jim Coffee. Our selections involved 2 orders of Waffles, 1 set of Lemon/Blueberry Pancakes, and French Toast. Meat sides were evenly split between Andouille sausage (for a little extra spice) and bacon, while eggs were either poached, scrambled, or over easy. I especially appreciated that my "Poached Hard" request came back spot on. The Pancakes/Waffles/French Toast were all light, tasty and well served by the maple syrup. It was all delicious and perhaps too much food. We were all happy with our choices and appreciated our upcoming walks to work all this off.

Where to start, there was a line so we had to wait outside which had quite a few homeless people…read moresitting there waiting for food to be given to them. Once inside the staff was so kind and helpful. Our waitress was the best! They did have Gluten Free options which was very nice and they were good. I ordered the Cold Brew and it was gross. On a scale of 1 - 10 I would give it a 5 on cleanliness. I guess they allow pets so we listened to this dog bark as the owner threw waffles on the floor for him to eat. I happened to not be a pet person so this was a struggle for me + I felt bad for the dog. All those dirty feet walking on that floor and that dog was eating off of it. Didn't feel right. They did mess up our bill and we ended up realizing after that we over paid. Overall I do not recommend and wouldn't go back. If our waitress wouldn't have been amazing this would have been a 1 star review.

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Eggs, avocado, ham, arugula! Delish! Ultimate Brunch Sandwich

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Crab Cake Benedict

The Finch

4.4

(485 reviews)

3.2 mi

The Finch is everything you could want in an upscale restaurant: great atmosphere, great food,…read moregreat service! We had a larger (10) group celebrating two birthdays and the staff handled things without breaking a sweat. We arrived a few minutes late for our reservation but it was no bother as our table was still being prepared. On that note: highly recommend a reservation, this is a popular place! Once we were seated we had the pleasure of Nichelle, a wonderful waitress. She was on top of everything we needed or wanted and we had very little wait time for her return. Great service! And the food... DELICIOUS! As you can imagine, our group of ten had a good selection across the menu and there was not a single person who was disappointed. Everyone loved their amazing food. What tops everything off is the atmosphere here. It's popular so, as you can imagine, it's a bit noisy. However, I like to call it "lively". And they really nailed the physical design, so inviting and upscale. I'll stop there and simply say: check this place out, it's great!

So many great things about The Finch. My server, Savanna, was EXCEPTIONAL, like AMAZING. She was…read morebright, helpful, and attentive to the max, but not in an annoying way. She even went out of her way to get me a drink that had fallen off the menu a few weeks prior, a delightful cucumber spritz. The ambiance is awesome. As others have said, music isn't too loud, just pleasant in the background, so it would be ideal for having a conversation. The space is open, bright, light-filled, and stylish. Parking is in a private lot behind the restaurant and they validate parking for up to two and a half hours. I wish I could rave the same way about the food. While the cocktails were refreshing and they had a cocktail for every palate, my steak and eggs was bland. It came out a little closer to rare than medium, but I can live with that. But I am not sure I detected a speck of salt or pepper. The steak was at least tender and the sunny side up eggs were cooked appropriately. The potatoes were dry. And I did have the wagyu meatball appetizer. It's a large portion, so easily shared amongst two or three people. Cheesy and saucy with a little spice. The focaccia could've been toasted a little more. I considered the short rib hash, but my server told me it could be salty and hit or miss (I appreciate her honesty and she 100 percent should be praised for it). I came during brunch (even on a weekday). They also serve French toast, desserts, oysters, burrata, potstickers and tuna tartare, salads, burgers and other sandwiches. If you come for lunch or dinner, you can also get grilled salmon, blackened redfish, shrimp and grits, pastas (cajun chicken, pappardelle bolognese, tortellini) as well as various cuts of steak. It's conveniently located right across from the Frist Museum and is part of the Union Station Hotel. I would try this place again for dinner, but would skip the brunch. And again, Savanna was top tier! She deserves all the flowers!

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Filet mignon with grilled broccolini, whipped potatoes, and house made demi-glace

The Finch American Grill - marble top center bar, people, craft cocktails, happy hour

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Blackened red fish tacos with ancho chile slaw, mango pico and cilantro

Hawkers Asian Street Food

I loved this place and got quite inebriated while I was loving it so much…read more Good news is that I walked here from my hotel room and could just walk back. Now... if only I could remember where I am staying. LOL. Just kidding! I made it. I got so lit in Japanese whiskey flights that I ordered enough food for two people. The "Flight to Tokyo" lived up to its namesake tremendously. That dang whiskey is wicked man. Combined with the beers that go down like water and you may be like me.... Wasted Soup dumplings are so damn cool. It's also either an engineering marvel or some sort of biblical miracle. How is the soup born inside the little dumpling?? So many questions!! I had some here and they were sure tasty!! I also had some killer crispy fried pork belly and some kick ass twice fried Korean wings!! Pork belly had tremendous umami flavors and was sticky sweet and yummy all at once! Loved it! But then came the Star.... I love chicken wings as much as I love life! That my friend, is a whole fucking lot!! I am more full of myself than you could possibly imagine. I loved these particular chicken wings a little more than life. I walked through downtown Nashville alone, on a random weeknight, just to eat these wings because I saw them on Yelp. I had already eaten dinner at Eddie V's earlier in the evening, but these wings called me from more than a mile away... Come eat me, Adam.... Is all I could hear after I saw others pictures of the wings.... Shhhh. Wings. I can't. But you must, said the wings.... I can't, I have no transportation.... You have two feet still, the wings said... Guess who won that argument? '26 - 23

Hawkers was such a great experience from start to finish! I came in on a Wednesday evening around…read more7:30 p.m., and even though the restaurant was busy, my party was seated right away. The ambience is bright and energetic, with fun neon signs and decor. The space feels open and spacious with plenty of seating. We started our night with the Pork Belly Bao Buns, but since they were out of pork belly, we tried the Chinese BBQ Pork instead. I wasn't upset because they were phenomenal. The Soup Dumplings were just as amazing, but the Roti Canai (Malaysian flatbreads with curry sauce) stole the show. The curry was rich with the perfect amount of spice. You're missing out if you skip the appetizers here. For my entrée, I ordered the Hong Kong Wonton Noodle Soup, and all I can say is wow. The broth and tender wontons were the perfect combination. My boyfriend loved his Pad Thai as well, and the only downside was the portion size for the price. I want to give a huge shoutout to our server, Jaylen, for making the experience top-notch. He was incredibly attentive, patient, and offered great recommendations through the night. Hawkers is on my list for date nights, ladies' nights, or a casual evening out (especially for drinks and appetizers!)

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Pelato

Always the Best food! Jada and Aaron were wonderful thank you !! Fav spot in Germantownread more

Bret is the best server ever, recommended any day of the week. The food was amazing and the service…read moreis outstanding. The ambiance made me feel like I was in Italy.

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Noir Kitchen & Cocktails

Locally owned & operated

Noir was a great experience. My fiancé and I went during brunch. The ambiance is nice. Our…read morewaitress, Kennedy, was friendly, and gave us great food recommendations. The portion sizes are great. We will be visiting here again, for sure.

Exceptional food, great service but do to the time frame they give you. I felt rushed!read more

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Hattie B's Hot Chicken - Nashville - Midtown

The Food and Service was very amazing even though it was a line but still awesome food and amazing…read morepeople

as someone who hates spice and avoids spice at all cost. I tried shut the cluck up and Lindsey came…read morein clutch with ice cream to smooth the pain

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Chicken Fried 3 Tenders Plate

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Hot Chicken Sandwich

Proper Bagel

This is one of my favorite places to get a bagel sandwich for breakfast or for lunch. You have lots…read moreof choices, and if you have a specific bagel you're craving, you'll want to order earlier because bagels do sell out. The staff is always wonderful when I visit. It has a modern vibe, and I love the black and white color scheme. It gets busy, so ordering online is my preference. You can dine in, but when it's busy, you may not be able to find a table. There's free parking on the street, but depending on the time of day, you may have to park further away and walk. Love: service (kind, attentive, helpful); bagel sandwiches (smoked turkey BLTA is a fav)

We went for a bit of a different experience, something we don't always go for. I really liked the…read morestyle of the interior: black and white tile literally head to toe. Parking wasn't too bad unless you have mobility issues. Despite their whole thing being NY-style bagels, I actually selected a Reuben on Pumpernickel. I wasn't feeling like eating a whole bunch of whipped cream cheese or a chicken salad. Portion sizes were pretty good, actually. I think the main things for me would be to simplify the menu and offer size options. Something like half a bagel or like a "classics variety" (like a variety cheesecake). So you could pick and choose quarters or maybe thirds. I was happy to see they had savory cream cheese options because they are so underrated. I also got their honey lavender lemonade which was fire and not too sweet. The staff were all great and it is clearly a pretty popular spot. Overall no issues and I will probably go again.

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Strawberry shortcake cream cheese on cinnamon crunch bagel

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D'Andrews Bakery & Cafe

Excellent little corner bakery. Staff was very nice and the food glorious, I especially liked…read morethe ham and cheese croissant. ,,,yum yum!

Delicious coffee, beautiful pastries, and a pleasant space make D'Andrews a real gem!…read more I enjoyed my latte, the espresso tasted smooth and they added a touch of house flavor, their pecan. What a unique combo, the pecan flavor was delicious without overpowering the drink. The pastries look so nice that I'm convinced people don't actually eat them. I'll definitely be stopping by to try a "mango" or a Dubai chocolate croissant before I leave Nashville. Really glad I stayed near such a charming cafe!

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Fuzzy Poppin' Peach dessert

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Peach pastry yum !!!!

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Dawn S.

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12 years ago

I walk to this place several times per week from my office for either coffee or lunch. The coffee is good, the vibe is ok, but the service really suffers. The staff behind the counter lack basic manners and make it nearly painful to order. While I assume they feel they are "too cool for school", all I am basically looking for is basic kindness and not to be treated with disdain because I dared to come to the counter and order. While I was a regular customer I would rather get in my car and drive to somewhere with nicer people who appreciate my business. read more

Carma W.

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8

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13 years ago

I own sam and zoes... I want to first say that I wish you would email me if you have poor service or are not treated well. I appreciate each of you and want you to feel at home at Sam and Zoes. It is a great place. Like most local coffee shops, we do have hipsters as customers. We also have moms, dads, business men and women, young old... We try to cater to those who want healthy food options and great coffee at a reasonable price. Again, please email me if you have specific concerns. carma@samandzoes.com read more

Carma W.

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3

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16 years ago

This is in response to Alexander. Star Bagel does NOT own Sam and Zoe's. This is great run cafe/coffee shop with hard workers who really care about their job, the quality of the food and coffee. The food is made fresh daily using organic food as much as possible. Drew's Brews and Bong are served.... I hope you give it a try again... read more

Sekou S.

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7

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3 years ago

Great food, I always enjoy it when I go there, but the red head with the septum ring is unnecessarily rude!!! She will be the downfall of you guy's business. Either have a serious talk with her or fire her. read more

Courtney P.

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14 years ago

Amazing coffee, friendly customer service, and great tasting food. Everything is fresh, and the atmosphere is friendly and clean. I love going here! read more

Bridget K.

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2

2 years ago

My first review on yelp goes to Sam & Zoe's! They have the best coffee, service, and ambiance. 10/10 would recommend.