Really really wanted to like this place. The coffee is very good and you can tell that it's not a…read morefranchise. Unfortunately, the bagel was awful. I don't know if it got frozen too long and then microwaved, but it was actually unable to be bitten into.

First Impressions. WOW. Very much my speed and aesthetics. Very open, clean lines, modern…read more Bright. Music was decent. Hospitality. This is the south, so welcoming and accommodating was at par. Products. Drinks were delicious. They had REAL half and half. Ambiance. Felt very restful. Of Note and Last Impressions. Loo was clean and stocked. Lot parking.

This place is a great little local coffee shop, make sure to check out their roaster! They have a…read moremassive roaster right in the front of the house that they roast their beans in and it shows up in the coffee and espresso. Friendly staff and a cozy environment with ample outdoor seating and nice indoor facilities. They even had the drive thru going simultaneously and were handling everything with speed and quality in mind.

Coming from a NY'er, this is the best thing that could have happened to Knox!!!! This has become my…read moreSaturday morning pit stop! Their specialty drinks each month are always on point, their bagels are fresh (get mine in the toasty side) and baked goods go fast so you must get there early!

I really liked Intrepid! The decaf coffee nitro paired really well with maple syrup & the french…read morevanilla tea went nicely with the honey. I loved the foam that comes with nitro--lends to a smooth finish & pleasant mouthfeel. Next time, I would probably get half sweet, but I still enjoyed it. The service was great, too. The barista was super helpful & friendly. I wish I caught her name! The space was great for hanging out with friends & doing laptop work. A bit loud though to study or do deep work. All in all, I'd love to come back!

What a great coffee and tea bar addition to Harding Valley. I love the fact that you can sample…read moretheir tap-served nitro, especially those made with bourbon barrel roasted beans. My friend's blueberry bourbon nitro smelled incredible and tasted just as good. I was surprised that they serve hot nitro too, and alcoholic drinks. I got a matcha latte and the whisking was done perfectly and professionally. I'm obsessed with their commitment to all natural ingredients, no sweeteners or artificial flavors. I would love to come back and try their espresso martini or masala chai with a pastry next time.

Needed a pick me up before my husband's doctor appointment at UT so we stopped in and got some…read morecoffee. I got the Spicy Mocha hot and my husband got the regular Mocha hot. They were both delicious. I believe mine had a heart on top. We also ordered a Lemon Bar, made fresh in house (in the Powell location). It was also delicious. They have tons of chocolate options, made right here. There is outdoor seating but it was too cool to sit out there while we were here. The service was fast and friendly. We will definitely return!

Came here recently and thought it was OK. First, it's pretty tiny inside, so I'd say it's better…read morefor smaller groups or individuals. Since it's part of a strip mall, there was plenty of parking nearby. My son and I split a blueberry muffin and it was pretty meh. The latte I got was decent, though. We also couldn't find a high chair for our infant. I will say that the chocolates looked pretty delish, and the staff member was nice throughout our time there. Overall, I'd probably go to one of the many other coffee shops in the area before coming back here, but you may have a better time if you're sitting down as a party of one or just getting something to-go :)

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!

I don't know what a Capybara is, but the coffee tastes good, is reasonably priced, and they have…read moreexcellent service with a lot of smiles. It is a clean well lit cafe. It is tastefully decorated. The ambience is good - not to quiet but quiet enough to get some laptop ping done - as evidenced by the good groups of patrons.

Leticia Fernandez is the owner of this place and she is the rudest person I have ever met. This…read morecoffee shop is right next to where I would park to get to class so sometimes I would stop in to get a coffee on the way or sit and get coffee and study. Today I was sitting in there doing studying at eating some food I had with me and drinking water. I was panning on ordering an iced chai after I finished my water I just wanted to get through drinking it first. That's when Leticia Fernandez came up to me and said I had to buy something then and I was being rude (I had literally only been in there for 5 minutes). I told her I had been planning on it and showed her my capybara points that showed I was a semi regular customer. She scoffed at me saying "some people have way more" She then said she saw me eating sushi from Publix once there (let me tell you this was on their patio for 5 minutes max and no one was out there and it's a public space) Being in a college area where UTK students find places to sit and study should be expected and when I've literally spent so much money on their overpriced coffee there I would expect to be treated with respect. Well now I have no respect for this business and lady it was not me being rude it was you. If I you as a customer are not wanting to get berated and called rude by a passive aggressive money hungry lady then do not go here. Do not support Leticia Fernandez's business because she is a greedy owner. I guess I will never get an iced chai from here again, oh well it wasn't even that good anyway there's plenty of coffe stores better than them in Knox.Oh also she said I was taking up space at a table and they have a crowded atmosphere when there were still many tables open and it's not my fault you set up the space the way you did, what's even crazier is that I was going to pay for an expensive coffee from them until she berated me. Don't go here go to k brew Knox! Way better people, atmosphere, and coffee! Or seed coffee, or awaken, or coffee and chocolate!

coffee and food were delicious! staff was friendly &…read morewelcoming! efficient service! bathrooms are clean :)

We spent an overnight near Knoxville and when we searched for a coffee house we landed on Awaken…read moreCoffee. The vibe is very cool; laid back and comfortable. I ordered a standard hot latte no added flavor just 2% milk. What I got was a full bodied, rich and smooth cup of coffee. The roast has no bitterness. Very enjoyable. My wife asked for something sweet hot and they recommended a latte with honey and cayenne. It was just right. Kick of heat and not too sweet. A surprising star of our visit was an apple tart! It paired so well with our coffees. It was fresh and a nice balance of crisp tart and warm apple. We also brought one of our dogs with us and Awaken is very pet friendly. There was also another pet owner chilling at a nearby table. Great stop. We highly recommend Awaken if you are in the area. Be advised that parking is paid in the area.

The worker was super nice and helpful. It's a cute little tea shop. It also has crepes and other…read moresnacks. I got a passion fruit tea that was really yummy I did make it less sweet but I should have made it even more less sweet as it is a very sweet drink. Overall it's just a cute area and I definitely would come back if I'm nearby.

Both food and tea are amazing! Service was immediate. Ambiance was basic and more low budget…read more But I can appreciate that when a business is trying to get a foot hold and grow. I wish them great success because they serve things that aren't easy to find every where, all day long, and at reduced pricing from other specialty restaurants. The extensive drink menu and amazing selection of both savory and sweet crepes are making my mouth water just writing this description.