Now, I knew I wanted to stop here because one coffee took the forefront of my mind from the menu. It practically jumped out at me when I saw it there SPUMONI! I love spumoni. It's a delicious blend of chocolate, cherry pistachio all those great things in one and typically an Italian flavor of ice cream with a scoop served after a good meal. Having that transferred into a coffee is the optimal way to start your morning. It was extremely delicious, we left Tennessee a month ago and this coffee is still in my mind! It had a cherry whip, with a chocolate drizzle but the flavor also felt like it was IN the drink itself. The size was also perfect, I'm pretty sure this was a medium, and despite the fact that it had all those yummy flavors at play it wasn't overpowering. It was just the right sweetness level for me, and I still got the taste of what it was coffee! It was really quiet inside when we decided to go, this is tucked away from the street in a place called Elk Plaza, the plaza does have its own parking, however, it is strictly limited to when you're spending time at the plaza so do not go elsewhere or you will risk being towed. We decided to make a walk here from our hotel. The staff was fast the wait was maybe about 4 - 6 minutes they took a lot of care in making my drink which you can see in the way it was displayed, overall I wish they were a chain so they could open one up the street from me because I miss this coffee so much! read more

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Stopped in on a Saturday for a latte after a hike and was surprised by the number of delicious sounding drinks on the menu! They have a few sweets in a dessert case. The shop is on the smaller side with only a few small tables. The workers were friendly and prepared my drinks quickly. I was in and out in 5 minutes. My latte tasted fine though the milk was definitely too hot and burned my tongue when I took my first sip. I got my husband the Spumoni and he enjoyed it-especially the cherry whip cream! read more

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Solid coffee on the Gatlinburg strip. I had an iced latte, it was decent. People were flocking there for surgery, foam covered desserts masquerading as coffee. Is it amazing coffee? No, but you're not going to Gatlinburg for Michelin star restaurants. It's probably the best you'll find in the area. Cute shop, they have parking and a few tables outside. Perfect for what we were looking for. read more

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The coffee is amazing! They were very friendly and efficient. The atmosphere was neat with a cool aesthetic. The baked goods look amazing as well. read more

The Coffee Syndicate - Delicious coffee! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Super friendly service, a bit pricey though. Medium drink was $9. The ambiance is nice but no place to sit and relax. More of carry out on the go type of place. If you're in the area, check em out. read more

The Coffee Syndicate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

This is a very cute place with great service. I got a pistachio cappuccino, I asked for light syrup and the flavor was overpowering not a fan. We also ordered the Bella violi and that was pretty good very sweet as expected. I had high expectations of the pastries, they weren't bad but nothing about them stood out (we ordered a glazed donut and a beignet) I won't discard it yet as I do think there is a lot of potential to this location. Looking forward to returning. read more

The Coffee Syndicate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

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They'll were nice about letting us going inside to order with our dog and waiting for the drink. Staff was decent but could have been more personable. The drinks were good but a bit over priced. I paid $19 for two coffees. I enjoyed my coffee and the cold foam on top but I was not expecting that price range for them. read more

Stopped by while shopping in Gatlinburg for some coffee to warm us up. Had a latte and a cappuccino and both were delicious! Cute little place but very limited seating. read more

My goal when I go out of town is to stay away from large coffee chains. So I was relieved when I found The Coffee Syndicate. It was super cute and tucked away in a shopping plaza. I loved the aesthetic and it wasn't busy at all. They have a lot of creative drinks on the menu. I probably didn't need an extra shot of espresso in my drink, but when in Gatlinburg... The only drawback to these creative coffees is that it priced pretty high. My drink with the extra shot was $12 and some change. read more

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I walked in and ordered a Cortado, but from the very beginning the barista had a sour, unwelcoming attitude. When I jokingly asked if she'd get mad if I didn't like it, she gave off a negative aura instead of any hospitality. What I was served was not a Cortado--it was simply a double espresso drowned in steamed milk. Bitter, unbalanced, and nothing close to the traditional drink. When I pointed this out, another barista excused it by saying, "Well, the way our machine works, that's the way it comes out." Then she told the original barista, "Should we go get Brooke to explain to him how it works?" As if I need a lecture on what I already know. If a shop can't prepare a basic coffee drink properly, at least be upfront so a customer can order something else. Instead, I was met with condescension and poor service. If you actually value a true Cortado, skip this place. What you'll get here is a bad imitation served with an even worse attitude. For clarity, here's how a traditional Cortado is properly made: * Double espresso (2 oz) * Equal part steamed milk (2 oz) -- lightly textured, never frothy * Served in a small glass (around 4 oz total) Balanced. Smooth. Simple. Not debatable. Maybe print this recipe out and tape it behind the counter for whoever Brooke is and all of the barista staff. read more

The Coffee Syndicate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

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I really enjoyed this coffee shop, they have a lot of flavor options! Their menu also gives lots of suggestions for flavor pairings which helps give you some new coffee types to try! I went back multiple times while on vacation so I could try the different combinations. I really annoyed their espresso as well and picked up some beans to take home. It has a super cute design on the inside, and a few seating options outside. The parking is very scarce, so that is a downside. But there are plenty of shops to explore in the area if you are walking around. read more

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The coffee was really good at the coffee syndicate but the service was awful. They took forever to make the coffee and had no personality and didn't make an attempt to interact. read more

Great coffee. Good service. Easily the best coffee Gatlinburg has to offer. They just do the basics well, and that's a lot to ask for from most other shops in town. read more

we did the evening speakeasy, two nights in a row. was a little warm in there, needs more ac. the build up of intro into the speakeasy was great, hosts were great. Very good experience. Will we go back? Yes. And dont order the japanese drink unless you want to experience Japan. This did not sit well with other drinks, as it was handed to me to finish. Gross. But I am a US guy, and willing to try anything new; this was gross. know what you are getting into with this one. all other drinks and not going to give it away, but the presentations were great. Thanks for the experience !! read more

A nice, sophisticated option for European style coffee near downtown. The drinks were delicious and carefully prepared by the friendly servers. A great option for a midafternoon pick-me-up. read more

it's cute and small. overall coffee and cappuccino were ok but not great. menu is extensive. service is slow for what little we got. small seating area. can get cramped. overall your average coffee shop IMO. prices are ok. read more

Best coffee in Gatlinburg! Their espresso alone is top notch but their seasonal menu and pastry selection is icing on the cake. read more

The Coffee Syndicate - Dry Cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

My friend and I went here for our first visit while visiting Gatlinburg and it was amazing. The latte we choose were really good. They also had amazing pastries. I was tempted to get the chocolate cake , it looks amazing. I got the rice crispy and my friend got a raspberry beignet. Both were really good. Highly recommend! read more

The Coffee Syndicate - Bella Viola - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Great chai latte! Even more fun at Alibi's speakeasy!! Great front for a proper limited access speakeasy! read more

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Delicious drinks, speedy service and amazing ambiance. Also bonus with the free parking!!

First class experience! The charcuterie board presentation wowed us and the drinks are well crafted and original.

Popped into this new spot today! delicious espresso, friendly staff and who doesn't love free parking! We will be back for sure! read more

Ordered a vanilla iced latte with cold foam - i come from south florida so im aware we can be coffee snobs but i reeeally dislike when a coffee shop labels AND PRICES themselves as speciality when they use Monin syrups and sweet cream cold from a whip cream can found at the store. It tasted very artificial & poorly made. The ambiance was cute for a picture but flavor wise, would not visit twice! read more

This is a front for the speakeasy in Gatlinburg. The speakeasy was a big disappointment! We had to wait outside before we could be seated. After being seated it took 20 minutes to get our drinks! I ordered a scotch that they offered but then found out that they did not have that scotch! So I waited even longer to get my alternative offer! Very disappointed in this experience overall.......... Not going back. ! read more

Ambiance was great, very cool and upscale establishment. Unfortunately, the coffee and pastries were not up to spec with the atmosphere. The coffee seemed specialty, but was not. The flourless cake was dry and $10 for a serving. Service was great and attentive, just wish the coffee was dialed in and the baked goods were well priced. read more

So awesome to find exceptional coffee on vacation! From Seattle an love the friendly staff and creative drinks we found here. Looking foe a place to retire and this might sway me! Such a cool vibe. read more

Delicious coffee, good vibes, many options, friendly staff, great pastry options. Perfect.

The coffee is very good! They have a lot to choose from in coffee and sweets. It is very clean and the staff is friendly!

coffee was amazing, and i had gotten what seemed like a plain chocolate frosted donut and ended up being the best donut i've ever had. it was so soft and tasty, and it had a very good filling but i don't know what it was. it's also a super cute looking cafe, it's hidden away from most of the general foot traffic into this tiny shopping center but i definitely recommend it! the employees were also very sweet. read more