My go-to drink at local coffee shops is hot dirty chai. Ir seems that Soul Craft is one of the only…read morelocal coffee shops that hasn't swapped to a really sweet chai mix...instead their friendly Barnstable still serve it with the traditional flavors. Soul Craft rocks two locations in Cookeville...my favorite in the historic West Side and another conveniently located on Mahler Ave at TTU. Soul Crart on Broad St has limited seating but is a great location to relax, and I suggest giving it a try.

Food was good, coffee was good, place was clean, service was prompt. Friendly staff great location…read moreto other spots. Come support this local spot, it was pretty busy

The ambiance in here was great. Lovely interior and a variety of options for seating. The music…read morekept cutting in and out which was very distracting from work. The Swanson was really great, creamy, and yummy. The cider was good, but waaaaayyyyy too sweet in a coat-your-mouth way. The flavor was great, it was just the insane sweetness that really was not so great. Overall, would go back.

My girlfriend is a coffee snob and this became her new favorite coffee bar. The place has a cool…read moreopen vibe and the coffee was good. The baristas are friendly as well. She will for sure be back.

The coffee is the BEST in town!! Friendly people and good price. I highly recommend:…read more THE EXCEPTIONAL BEAN JLL

Great service, friendly staff and quality coffee! They also…read morehave big carafes for events.

Good ambience. It's dog friendly! As a plus,'they have…read morereally cool things in the store for small gifts.

I usually stop at Starbucks on road trips to the Smokies to grab a quick breakfast, but this time I…read morewanted something a little fresher, so I discovered Poets Coffee. Vibes - I really liked the interiors like just a couple of wooden tables and chairs, a shelf with books, and a little merchandise on display. The café has good street parking, which was such a relief. Bites - My husband got a bagel with eggs, and I chose a bagel with herb cream cheese. The bagels were cheap, but when I saw the size, I understood why. A bite in, I could tell they weren't the freshest. They weren't stale, just a bit drier than usual. I did, however, really like the herb cream cheese. I also ordered a mocha, which was pretty mediocre. Service - The staff was polite, though the food took a little longer than expected. I noticed some coughing while we were there, and with flu season going around, it did make me slightly concerned.

Just a plain large Americano. I'm not sure there are other "real coffee" shops around the area and…read moreit's on the front end of a CrossFit gym so they have regular clientele. There were a couple Bible studies going on so seating at that time was a little limited. Ask for a double cup, that would have made it less questionable on putting a lid on it. Great service, kind people and lots of swag for the gym and shop.

Good coffee! Really pleasant employees! Finally a coffee shop that's not insanely packed... I will…read morecome here many more times to sit and do some work! Also really clean bathrooms!

This is a great place, one of my favorite coffee shops! The baristas are always nice and the coffee…read morewonderful. They have the best sugar free mocha that I have tried anywhere! I also enjoy the atmosphere. It is a calm, quiet place. Would totally recommend!

Such a charming coffee shop! The customer service was warm and friendly, and the entire place was…read morespotless and inviting. I ordered a cinnamon latte and a blueberry muffin, both were delicious! They also offer a lunch menu that looked just as tempting. Great coffee, great service, and a clean, cozy atmosphere! I definitely recommend stopping by!

The owner of the coffee shop, Mike, is a GEM!! He's a friendly guy who loves making cuban coffees…read morefor the neighborhood. It's a garage behind an electronic express which feels weird, but he+ his shop is wonderful! He does this to create a good place for the community to get together, and drink great coffee! Must check out and chat w him!

The best freaking coffee, and all of Cookeville put Starbucks to shame Cookeville best kept secretread more

Mrs. K. absolutely loves the "Blondie" coffee here and I've learned not to get in the way. It was…read morestill coffee drinking hours as we're driving along I-40, so this was a quick and easy detour and it keeps my navigator happy. It is set up like other 7 Brew locations - drive through only - and my Sprinter van won't fit under the awning. I parked and the baristas were able to take my order face-to-face. A few minutes later, coffees were handed over and we were back on the road. The Blondie was, as always, perfection. Five stars this morning. [Review 463 of 2026 - 607 in Tennessee - 25646 overall]

The coffee here is good and the service also, they also have a wide variety of drinks to choose…read morefrom.

From the warming atmosphere to, the always friendly workers, to the out of this world, one of a…read morekind, fantastically made fresh bakery pastry's what's not to love here! From hand pies to breads and my personal favorite two items Bostock and the coffee cakes! They have it all!

If you're visiting Cookeville, don't miss Meg's Bread. I wish I had brought an ice chest to bring a…read morebunch home. So many delicious choices! We were packing a picnic lunch to take to see some nearby waterfalls, so we picked up a cheesy jalapeños bread, and a loaf of Rosemary garlic sourdough. We were too early for the artichoke and olive focaccia. The young man waiting on us was very helpful. I can't wait to visit again...I will be prepared to tote a bunch home!

2 visits in 1 week! Blackberry cornbread is my new obsession…read more Service is always so friendly, so patient while everyone is searching for the best flavor choice. Seating was open and welcomed as the temps were over 90 outside. I also notices a great hotdog, chip and a drink deal they offer. Didn't try but will remember for the future and leave room for ice cream after!!

A recent visit to Cookeville introduced me to Cream City. Oooooh, this is a fantastic ice cream…read morespot! They had many flavors to choose from and were kind about letting us sample a couple of flavors. I ended up with a strawberry ice cream with homemade wafers. It was so creamy! The scoop was huge and at a great price point.