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10 curated cafés
Standouts include Sleepyhead Coffee, Trail Town Coffee and Frothy Monkey; the densest specialty pockets are City Center, Southside Historic District, Riverfront.
City Center, Chattanooga
Bright, plant-filled City Center cafe drawing lines for quality espresso and thoughtful service in a charming space
Riverfront, Chattanooga
Riverfront cafe near the Tennessee Aquarium serving seasonal espresso drinks and chai with friendly barista service and gallery wall
Southside Historic District, Chattanooga
Nashville-born roaster serving seasonal single-origins like rare Bernardina from El Salvador's Pacas family farms since 1927
St. Elmo Improvement League, Chattanooga
Small-batch roastery and cafe since 2016, directly sourcing from origin farms with on-site roasting at the base of Lookout Mountain
Chattanooga roaster and espresso bar in the Southside Historic District with meticulous espresso preparation and outdoor seating
Community-focused cafe in City Center serving specialty coffee and espresso alongside house-made pastries and baked goods
Signal Mountain, Chattanooga
Locally owned Signal Mountain roaster serving freshly roasted beans with indoor and outdoor seating in a spacious setup
Small-batch roastery and cafe direct-sourcing coffees from origin since 2016, roasting on-site with neighborhood focus
Silverdale, Chattanooga
Locally roasted coffee with attention to latte art and milk technique in a bright, modern space with drive-thru convenience
Southside, Chattanooga
SCA-certified roaster with Golden Bean and Good Food awards, sourcing high-grade specialty beans with direct farm relationships
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