
Hand-picked favorites to start your coffee journey
Discover specialty coffee in different parts of Chattanooga
Chattanooga's specialty coffee scene is compact but punches hard. For a mid-sized city nestled at the base of Lookout Mountain, the quality and intentionality of its cafes consistently surprise first-time visitors.
City Center is the natural starting point, with three specialty shops anchoring the downtown core....



City Center
Community-focused cafe in City Center serving specialty coffee and espresso alongside house-made pastries and baked goods
Closed for today


City Center
Small-batch roastery and cafe direct-sourcing coffees from origin since 2016, roasting on-site with neighborhood focus
Open until 6:00 PM


Southside
SCA-certified roaster with Golden Bean and Good Food awards, sourcing high-grade specialty beans with direct farm relationships
Open until 6:00 PM


Signal Mountain
Locally owned Signal Mountain roaster serving freshly roasted beans with indoor and outdoor seating in a spacious setup
Closed for today


Riverfront
Riverfront cafe near the Tennessee Aquarium serving seasonal espresso drinks and chai with friendly barista service and gallery wall
Open until 7:00 PM


Southside Historic District
Chattanooga roaster and espresso bar in the Southside Historic District with meticulous espresso preparation and outdoor seating
Closed for today


City Center
Community-focused cafe in City Center serving specialty coffee and espresso alongside house-made pastries and baked goods
Closed for today


City Center
Small-batch roastery and cafe direct-sourcing coffees from origin since 2016, roasting on-site with neighborhood focus
Open until 6:00 PM


Signal Mountain
Locally owned Signal Mountain roaster serving freshly roasted beans with indoor and outdoor seating in a spacious setup
Closed for today


Southside Historic District
Chattanooga roaster and espresso bar in the Southside Historic District with meticulous espresso preparation and outdoor seating
Closed for today


St. Elmo Improvement League
Small-batch roastery and cafe since 2016, directly sourcing from origin farms with on-site roasting at the base of Lookout Mountain
Open until 6:00 PM


Southside Historic District
Nashville-born roaster serving seasonal single-origins like rare Bernardina from El Salvador's Pacas family farms since 1927
Open until 8:00 PM


City Center
Community-focused cafe in City Center serving specialty coffee and espresso alongside house-made pastries and baked goods
Closed for today


City Center
Small-batch roastery and cafe direct-sourcing coffees from origin since 2016, roasting on-site with neighborhood focus
Open until 6:00 PM


Southside
SCA-certified roaster with Golden Bean and Good Food awards, sourcing high-grade specialty beans with direct farm relationships
Open until 6:00 PM


Signal Mountain
Locally owned Signal Mountain roaster serving freshly roasted beans with indoor and outdoor seating in a spacious setup
Closed for today


Riverfront
Riverfront cafe near the Tennessee Aquarium serving seasonal espresso drinks and chai with friendly barista service and gallery wall
Open until 7:00 PM


Southside Historic District
Chattanooga roaster and espresso bar in the Southside Historic District with meticulous espresso preparation and outdoor seating
Closed for today


City Center
Community-focused cafe in City Center serving specialty coffee and espresso alongside house-made pastries and baked goods
Closed for today


City Center
Small-batch roastery and cafe direct-sourcing coffees from origin since 2016, roasting on-site with neighborhood focus
Open until 6:00 PM


Southside
SCA-certified roaster with Golden Bean and Good Food awards, sourcing high-grade specialty beans with direct farm relationships
Open until 6:00 PM


Signal Mountain
Locally owned Signal Mountain roaster serving freshly roasted beans with indoor and outdoor seating in a spacious setup
Closed for today


Riverfront
Riverfront cafe near the Tennessee Aquarium serving seasonal espresso drinks and chai with friendly barista service and gallery wall
Open until 7:00 PM


Southside Historic District
Chattanooga roaster and espresso bar in the Southside Historic District with meticulous espresso preparation and outdoor seating
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