Ugly Mugs in East Nashville is popping! It really feels like a neighborhood spot--lots of locals,…read moregreat energy, and a relaxed vibe. Free street parking is a win, the passion tea I ordered was good, and the WiFi was solid, which made it a great place to hang out or get some work done. They're open late (until 6pm), which is rare and appreciated (!!), and the barista was super friendly. Ironically, I was given a paper cup, so I didn't get to experience the actual "ugly mug" part yet--but it gave me a reason to go back. Definitely a place East Nashville people clearly love.

Overall: Very aesthetic, yummy, and a great study spot! I got the specialty drink that had vanilla…read morelatte, and ube (yay! I love ube and don't see that flavor often here in Nash). I can't wait to come back! Service: Nice staff and the food and drinks came out really quickly! Ambiance: Very cute inside and lots of seating for people! Seems like everyone was posted up and doing work/studying.

I stopped in to Flora + Fauna on a late Friday morning after having it on my "to try" list for what…read moreseemed like ages. It's a popular spot but they moved pretty quickly. I'd liken its vibe a hybrid coffee shop and fast casual dining. I ordered an iced pecan (hello?!) latte and spring turkey sandwich. Both were excellent. The espresso is fresh, the milk is local, and the syrups are homemade. There's no photos because I think everyone will look at me if I snap a pic and it was too good to stop and stage my order. The sandwich was experimental but not so much that I couldn't enjoy the risks they took with a blueberry compote mayo. Only thing is I would have cooked the roasted potatoes about 3 minutes longer for a crispier side. But I'm just nitpicking, everything was phenomenal. If you're looking to support local, add this hidden gem to your list!

Why hadn't I been here before? Such a cute and quaint cafe. Vibe was very chill with great staff…read more Shout out to the cooks. Breakfast was 10/10 for sure. This is a great spot to come and do a little work while grabbing a bite to eat. Space is limited inside, but they also have a few tables outside to accommodate if the inside is full. This seems to be a very inclusive facility. ALL are welcome and will feel welcomed!

Wonderful location off of riverside drive. Service is always kind & pastries are always stocked !…read moreCoffee is delicious and the food menu is always good. Parking is a little limited if it's busy but there is always a spot nearby. Tons of GF, veggie and vegan options. Some pastries are from other local businesses as well. Love local supporting local.

Lovely little coffee spot with solid pastries too! The line was quite long on a Saturday morning,…read morebut they move relatively quickly. The selection of breakfast and pastry options is extensive and tempting. They have a ton of god gluten free and vegan options too. I ended up getting a vegan chocolate coconut scone because it looked better than any of the other treats, and it was so perfectly savory and sweet at the same time. The scone itself had a nice doughy saltiness to it that was matched by the sweet chocolate chunks! The lattes were good. I had a whole milk latte and appreciated the care they put into the art. Parking is quite crowded but people are constantly going in and out so you shouldn't have to wait long for a spot to open!

As someone who doesn't enjoy coffee or like the flavor I was surprised by the cowgirl latte! I…read moreasked the barista what she would recommend for someone who didn't enjoy coffee and she recommended this one! My friend ordered the Cookie Monster one and did not enjoy it as much as they thought they would, however they loved mine. I am intrigued by the menu, and the barista was so kind and helpful! I enjoyed the intimate feeling of the coffee shop, it wasn't too crowded and the wait time was short given there was only one couple ahead of us! I would be intrigued to come back again to try something new! Drinks: 3.5/5 Atmosphere: 4/5 Barista: 100/5

I had a sugar free caramel iced latte with sugar free vanilla cold foam and it was delicious! The…read morestaff was so nice and they even gave my dog a pup cup! Will be back!

What a delightful spot in East Nashville. Located a few blocks from Shelby Park, it's a perfect…read morestop during a ride on the bikeway. The staff is always friendly, the patio is comfy on a nice morning and the food is delicious. They have several gluten-free options for those who need that. The omelettes are prepared nicely and the sausage sandwich with egg and gravy is decadent. Top it off with a great selection of coffees and teas, this place is a winner!

2.5 rounded up to 3 stars…read more We bought 2 drinks and 2 meals with gluten free bread and it came up to $45. You do have to pay extra for the gluten free bread here. The coffee was okay but the prickly pear sparkling limeade was horrendous and went straight down the drain. The avocado toast was fine and the gf bread was not too dry to hold together. We also tried lox but they really do need to look into getting gf bagels. The lox on the gf bread didn't really work because they really skimped on the cream cheese. Like I mean a pitiful amount for 2 big thick pieces of gf bread. Also, we just finished eating and belly rumblings are already happening so the food may or may not have been cross-contaminated with gluten. We know this is a risk whenever we go out to eat but this is important for celiacs to know. Do I think we'd go again? No, its not worth the drive or the price.

I'm originally from Texas so anytime I find kolaches in another state I have to give them a try…read more These were almost perfect, so yummy, and made me feel so nostalgic. I also got the Hipster Horchata iced latte and it was delicious.

Visited on a girls trip as the coffee shop was within easy walking distance of our hotel. Honestly,…read moregoing with several people is the ideal setup because then you can share and split different flavors of kolaches! Service was quick and friendly. I split a savory kolache with my sister and we all got our own coffees. I went with the Orange Mocha on the seasonal list since that is 1. Delicious flavor combo! and 2. Not something you can get very many places. Everything was delicious and I seriously considered going for a second time on my way out of town the next day. Would absolutely return to this spot on a future trip!

Slow Hand Coffee + Bakeshop is clearly doing something right--when I stopped by around 9:30am, most…read morethings were already sold out. I grabbed a bacon jalapeño muffin and coffee. The muffin was very delicious, easily the highlight! The server was kind and welcoming, which always makes a difference. It's not the coziest spot if you're looking to linger, although they did have working wifi and it was very bright with the windows. They do close early though, so getting there early is key. Overall, great baked goods and worth the stop if you're timing it right!

Our Air BnB host recommended this coffee shop since it was so close to the house. We came in one…read moremorning and it was cute and quaint and definitely worth the visit! There are biscuit breakfast sandwiches, pastries, cookies and scones along with some really yummy lattes! Def recommended the breakfast biscuit sandwiches! The biscuits were so delicious. Also, the cookies were SOOO good. The pecan sandie was so buttery and delicious, I went back and bought more. Our lattes were great also! Def recommend the bourbon vanilla and the salted caramel latter! 10/10 would recommend!

After hearing great things about Forevermore, we decided to stop by. We were greeted warmly, and…read morethe couple that owns Forevermore was so sweet and gave us a token to take a few photos in the photo booth. After we took a look at some of the goods, we sat down to enjoy our orders. My husband LOVED the cinnamon roll! The family that makes them had just delivered them, so his was still slightly warm. He also ordered the purple haze matcha with strawberry. Unfortunately, he said it wasn't his favorite of all the strawberry matchas he's had. The cold foam is a fun color, but the drink itself didn't have as much flavor as he would've liked. I ordered a hot latte and I have to say the same for mine. I was really excited but it just didn't hit the spot like I'd hoped. Overall, we'd likely go back to give something else a try or just for another cinnamon roll!

Decided to stop by here for matcha madness, and their L.O.B. Matcha was delicious. It was a nice…read morecitrus forward matcha that was not too overpowering. The baristas were friendly and the seating is cute, but there is not a lot of space. Their merch took up a lot of the small space, so it felt more crowded than it needed to be. This is the most expensive matcha I have had in Nashville. If it was also the best matcha I've had I could justify the price, but stopping by other matcha places on my scorecard has proven that that's not the case. I might would stop by again if they lower their prices.