Best Specialty Cafes in Nashville for Pour-Over Coffee

Maxwell

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

Urbandale Nations

West Nashville breakfast destination serving world-class coffee alongside scratch-made fare and celebrated laminated biscuits

Melrose

Christ-centered mobile espresso bar and cafe sourcing beans from a family farm in Guatemala, roasted locally in Nashville

Avalon

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

Napier-Sudekum

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

Midtown

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

Melrose

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

Hermitage

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

Belmont-Hillsboro

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

Arts District

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

East Nashville

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

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

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

The Gulch

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

Downtown

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

Nolensville

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

Sylvan Park

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

The Nations

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

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

Germantown

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

West Nashville

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

Chestnut Hill

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

Talbot's Corner

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

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

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

The Nations

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