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    Sleepyhead Coffee

    4.5 (125 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Quiet
    Dogs allowed
    Good for working

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    Nicole D.

    This place is adorable!! I was in town for a day and stopped in for a latte, the decor was so cute and the latte was excellent. I loved all of their plants and pink decor. Quick, easy service, ample seating across the way (with all the plants). I'll definitely be back.

    Rochelle M.

    Vegan Treats Galore!! I accidentally stumbled upon this little jewel and was thrilled to discover they have an entirely vegan menu with a great variety of options you don't usually see, like a pimento cheese sammy, chickpea salad sammy, and a whole display case packed with vegan pastries. Talk about a find! The staff is super friendly and welcoming, and service was quick. I honestly couldn't recommend this place enough. Parking is paid during the day (which is a bit of a pain), but it's a cute spot and very vegan-friendly...well worth the visit!

    Seyi A.

    I'm in town for a conference and I always try coffee shops in the area and I found this gem on yelp and it's the cutest coffee shop! I got a hot gingerbread latte that was delicious! Not too sweet, just perfect and the barista who took my order was the sweetest. Would def commend!

    Becky B.

    Do it! Just go! This was my second attempt going to this coffee shop, the first attempt like a dingdong I went on a Sunday without even checking the hours and they're closed on Sunday. But that failed was not stopping me. I made a second and I was not disappointed coffee is amazing and then they have a great location next-door, a seating area, great place to take aesthetic pictures with your coffee.

    Best chai I've ever had and avocado toast was delicious. Great service and lovely seating area. Highly recommend.

    Gabrielle S.

    Absolutely gorgeous location! I got their strawberries and cream matcha which was delicious! The cafe is across the hall from the seating area. Lots of windows and plants for great vibes(: service was amazing!

    Nat H.

    Hands down the best coffee in Chattanooga. The beans are great quality, the baristas are always friendly, and the donuts are amazing!

    Vegan donut
    Bailey B.

    I decided I wanted to spend a little extra time in Chattanooga before I headed home after a continuing ed opportunity. I wanted a coffee and a treat to take on a walk by the river. After a little googling, I settled on Sleepyhead. It was a good choice! This little coffeeshop is inside the James Building. Truth be told, idk what else goes on inside the James Building, but the shop itself is on the left as you enter the front entrance. It's very small and there's only a couple of stools to sit on so it's mostly a grab and go operation, but wow is it adorable inside! I loved the welcoming, dreamy, upbeat vibes, as well as all the plants and the soft neon. One interesting thing on the menu is a couple CBD-infused drinks. Talk about sleepyhead! ;) I'd not seen that before but the concept is intriguing! Employees were super friendly and guided me in the direction of their sweeter current speciality lattes. They said one of the fruitier ones (raspberry? Strawberry? Can't remember) was the sweetest, but I don't like fruity coffee so I chose the pistachio latte instead. They made it for me quickly. I couldn't help but grab a donut and a sticker to commemorate my visit. All their food is vegan here and some of it is gluten free. I can't remember if my donut was GF or not, but I DO remember it being delicious. The icing on top wasn't gritty at all nor was it over sweet. The cake itself was a little bit dense but it kind of worked? I much prefer a cakey donut to an airy one so this was a winner for me! I can't remember if it was chai, Apple cider, or both, but it was definitely a spice cake and super yummy with my coffee. The coffee was tasty and VERY strongly pistachio, which I for one was all about! I love the nutty, slightly sweet, vanilla-y flavor. In a perfect world I like my drinks a little sweeter, but as I said, it's partly on me because the employees did tell me. Still, I enjoyed it very thoroughly and would definitely return. I'll enjoy my sweet sleepyhead cat sticker and think back on this visit fondly!

    Cinnamon + honey cappuccino
    Frank O.

    Everything you would expect from a coffee shop, biggest bonus was how nice everyone was. Small shop but they make you want to hang out. Delicious!!

    Madhavi S.

    This is a nice cafe while traveling to Tennessee which is very near to the highway so the detour takes just 6-8 mins. They have board games and cards for kids aged 5 plus to play. Ambience is cozy. They have breakfast items and coffee plus in desserts they have different donuts

    Gena M.

    In a super cute building. Very nice and relaxing sitting areas. Super yummy drinks. Coffees, teas, non-coffe drinks, Kombuchas, etc. Had a CBD peppermint latte, good for the soul, mind, and body. Beet root powder, ginger, and milk very very delicious. The service was friendly and informative about the drinks and products.

    Rachel P.

    Great coffee spot in Chattanooga with a very cute seating area! They make their syrups in house and the coffee is very smooth and well balanced. I got a cereal milk latte, half sweet and my friend got a raspberry mocha, half sweet. The raspberry mocha was a little bit on the sweeter side, even with getting it less sweet, so keep that in mind. The cereal milk syrup was quite pleasant! If I'm in Chattanooga again, I will definitely be back to try more flavors. The staff was also very nice and helpful.

    Iced Lavender Latte + oat milk
    Nadchen A.

    I've been wanting to come here for YEARS, but the timing never panned out. However my friend and I finally got the chance to swing by. I ordered the Iced Lavender Latte with oat milk and my friend got the Iced Peppermint Mocha. I've heard great things about this place, and once I had my first sip of my drink I knew why. My latte was just outstanding. My drink was flowery, it had the perfect amount of lavender syrup. The espresso and oat milk blended together so smoothly, and the sweetness level was exactly how I like my drinks to be. I have no complaints about this drink, it's my standard latte reference now. My only complaint is that I finished this drink too quickly because it was that good. This place is very cute. The coffee shop is in a small space inside, and there's another space across with more seating. Service was great, they were very friendly. I loved the greenery all around the space and decor. It had such a cool vibe. I love how they redid the space in a historic building. The soft pink theme and lush green plants make a cute combination and overall theme. I look forward to coming back here again and I'll recommend this place to anyone.

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    Jesse, you don’t like liberals or quality coffee. Noted.

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    Really good coffee. Glad I skipped the nearby Starbucks to come here. Vegan donuts were also quite good.

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    Service was fast, and coffee was delicious. Perfect start to the day! 10/10 would suggest the coconut mocha latte with a splash of vanilla.

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    6 years ago

    LOVE them. Great pour over, great coffee drove through on a road trip and loved the beans so much I ordered another bag later online.

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    Best coffee in Nooga. Baristas are delightfully distant but make good lattes. Nooga strong overall.

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    3 years ago

    The all around BEST coffee in Chattanooga! The staff is lovely & the vibes are so good. You won't regret trying it

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    4 years ago

    This is my favorite coffee place in Chattanooga. I'm able to get so much work done in a safe and inclusive environment.

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    Beautiful atmosphere and best iced coffee I've had. The baristas are so helpful and nice. Definitely recommend!

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    Super nice employees! Made my coffee like 4 minutes before closing ! Best coffee I've had thank you

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    Such a wonderful place to study, hang out, or spend with friends. Eli behind the bar took good care of us :)

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