Best Espresso-Focused Cafes in Nashville

The Nations

Classic coffee and cocktails with a jazz-inspired approach, focusing on quality espresso drinks and community-minded hospitality

Avalon

In-house roaster sourcing direct from farmers across Kenya, Malawi, DRC, and beyond, with every cup funding clean water projects

Crieve Hall

Art-centric, inclusive Nashville shop serving espresso-based classics with a playful, unpretentious approach to specialty coffee

Arts District

Nashville coffee roaster since 2004 serving seasonal single-origin selections from long-term producer relationships alongside all-day café fare

Maxwell

Spacious East Nashville outpost with approachable coffee craft, vinyl atmosphere, and breakfast menu including bagels and chili crisp cream cheese

Belmont-Hillsboro

Nashville-based roaster and all-day café since 2004, roasting their own beans with rare varieties like Bernardina from El Salvador

East End

Over 100 single-origin coffees spanning light to dark roasts, focused on cultural coffee experiences and origin education

Antioch

Red Bicycle Coffee outpost serving their Nashville-roasted beans alongside creative brunch fare and seasonal drink menu

Brentwood

Zero-waste roaster with transparent sourcing, in-house roasting, and coffee education programs featuring single-origin lots from Colombia

Midtown

Nashville roaster since 2009 with direct farmer relationships and sustainability focus, offering house-roasted beans and espresso

Nolensville

European-inspired café serving Onyx Coffee Labs through expert barista execution, featuring pour-overs, espresso, and specialty drinks

East Nashville

Walk-up window slinging house espresso blends of natural Ethiopian and pulped natural Brazilian beans, plus signature honey bear cold brew

Downtown

Philadelphia roaster's Nashville outpost specializing in light-roasted single origins with championship pedigree and Kyoto cold brew

WeHo

Nashville outpost featuring a signature espresso blend of 70% natural Ethiopia and 30% pulped natural Brazil, with cold brew and cortados dialed in precisely

Downtown

Nashville's zero-waste roaster with transparent sourcing, in-house roasting, and coffee education classes from espresso to latte art

Midtown

Saint Louis roaster's Nashville outpost serving single origin coffees in a relaxed, light-filled Midtown space

The Gulch

Nashville roaster's W Hotel outpost since 2012, focused on ethical sourcing and sweetness-driven roasting with specialty espresso

East Nashville

Hybrid brewery and coffee bar pursuing espresso perfection with multi-origin beans and knowledgeable baristas

Lockeland Springs

Community-focused coffeehouse in artsy Lockeland Springs serving seasonal specialty drinks with breakfast and lunch menus

Sylvan Park

Nashville roaster since 2012 emphasizing ethical sourcing and sweetness-focused roasting, with skilled baristas delivering quality espresso and latte art

East Germantown

Thoughtfully sourced espresso blends from Ethiopia and Brazil, plus Colombian beans from COSURCA cooperative supporting family farms

Hermitage

European-inspired specialty coffee with in-house roasted beans, espresso-focused menu, and family-owned dedication to craft

Lockeland Springs

Nashville-born coffee roaster since 2004 with in-house roasting program featuring rare varieties like Bernardina from El Salvador's Pacas family farms

Downtown

Downtown lobby cafe serving a thoughtful house espresso blend of 70% natural Ethiopia and 30% pulped natural Brazil

The Gulch

Downtown Nashville specialty spot serving meticulously crafted cortados and espresso with quality service and inviting atmosphere

Music Row

In-house roaster sourcing direct from Kenya, Malawi, Burundi, and beyond, with a mission funding clean water projects globally

Rosebank

Specialty coffee counter inside a drum shop in Rosebank, serving rotating pour overs and espresso with a welcoming DIY vibe

Knolls

Specialty coffee roaster with eco-friendly commitment serving the Nolensville community alongside creative crepes menu

Edgehill

Social-minded coffee roaster with direct farm relationships in Rwanda and Ethiopia, offering espresso and full bakery in a spacious dual-sided venue with event programming

Germantown

Nashville-based roaster serving direct-trade single origins and blends, meticulously roasted in-house with extensive barista training

East Nashville

Micro-café and specialty roastery pouring light to medium single-origin coffees from their own roasting operation

West Nashville

Direct-sourced coffee roasted in-house in Nashville and Franklin, with extensively trained baristas brewing meticulously roasted single origins and blends

Melrose

Community-focused Nashville roaster serving thoughtfully sourced coffees in South Nashville's design district

Woodland in Waverly

Nashville roaster since 2009 built on direct farm relationships and fair trade sourcing, with in-house roasting and wholesale program across the Southeast

Chestnut Hill

Mobile espresso bar turned brick-and-mortar serving rotating roasters and meticulous pour overs in Wedgewood Houston

Mt. Juliet

Family-focused coffee house roasting their own beans with an expansive menu of handcrafted espresso drinks and crepes

Napier-Sudekum

Social enterprise roasting their own coffee while training youth baristas, with experimental offerings and consistent roasts

Sylvan Park

Serving Counter Culture coffee since 2009, this West Nashville original offers espresso drinks and house-made pastries

The Nations

Micro-sized specialty spot serving Sky Bear Coffee roasters with seasonal house creations like sorghum cinnamon lattes and pour-overs

Talbot's Corner

East Nashville cafe and roaster focusing on fresh, seasonal ingredients and exceptional coffee in Highland Yards

Germantown

Charming coffee trailer in Germantown serving Sky Bear roasts, drawing neighborhood regulars for quality espresso drinks

North Capitol

Founded 2018, roasting in-house through sister company Lightspeed Coffee with small-batch program and stadium views

Germantown

Minimalist Germantown café pouring specialty espresso and drip in an industrial setting with seasonal food offerings

The Nations

Nashville roaster since 2009 with direct farm relationships and fair trade sourcing, offering seasonal specialty drinks and house-roasted beans across three city locations

Woodbine

Community-focused coffee shop roasting their own carefully selected beans, serving crepes and breakfast fare in Woodbine

East End

East Nashville coffee pioneer roasting their own beans since 2000, now a dual-concept coffeehouse and board game café in revitalized 5 Points

Talbot's Corner

Zero-waste roaster crafting exceptional single-origin coffees with transparent sourcing and direct farm relationships

Music Row

Hand-roasted in-house since 2009, this Midtown spot serves light to dark roasts from a three-time Roast Magazine finalist operation

Talbot's Corner

East Nashville neighborhood hub roasting as Lightspeed Coffee with small-batch approach, serving signature seasonal lattes in a creative community space since 2018

Donelson

Mall-based location of NYC's Gregorys Coffee, roasting their own beans with custom-developed profiles for each origin

Jones/Buena Vista

Community-focused coffee shop in North Nashville featuring quality espresso drinks and local art in an inviting space

The Nations

Nashville's own roaster since 2004, sourcing rare varieties like Bernardina from El Salvador's Pacas family farms since 1927