In addition to the vibes for studying/working and meeting people, I review coffee shops for the quality of their loose-leaf breakfast tea. Join me on my journey to complete an in-depth analysis of Nashville's best coffee shops.
Germantown
To Study/Work: This shop is a great place to meet for crepes with friends, but not conducive to working/studying.
To See People: Yes, you can meet many people here.
21st/West End
To Study/Work: While it has fun hipster vibes, this place is not for working or studying as the seats are not very comfortable.
To Study/Work: This is a great place to study or work for a short time. The wifi limit is 2 hours per receipt.
To See People: Young professionals frequent this cafe.
Hot Beverages: Tea from tea bag
Beverage Price: $6
Broadway/Downtown
To Study/Work: A fun place to meet with friends, but no free parking options. Not conducive to study/work.
Menu: https://www.cornerbakerycafe.com/menu
Hillsboro
To Study/Work: Incredible place to work.
To See People: A mix of college students from Vanderbilt and some professionals.
Menu: https://www.bongojava.com/pages/fido-menu
12th South
To Study/Work: Great environment to work or study.
To See People: Many young professionals and students.
Hot Beverages: Loose leaf breakfast tea. Free refills.
Beverage Price: $3
To Study/Work: You can work or study here
To See People: Families come here
Hot Beverages: Loose leaf tea, no free refills.
Menu: https://orderahead.wellcoffeehouse.com/s/order?location=11ea6ba5085203eba1470cc47a2aeaec
To Study/Work: Great place to study or work. Upstairs has fire pits and comfy couches.
To See People: Many young people, especially in the evenings.
Hot Beverages: Hot chocolate
To Study/Work: You can work inside or outside, but more of a social vibe.
To See People: Frequently very busy.
To Study/Work: Has a room to the side with nice natural lighting. Did not feel particularly motivating though.
To See People: Some young people from colleges nearby.
Hot Beverages: Hot tea from tea bag.
Menu: https://www.thecookery.org/_files/ugd/5abafd_3cacf6bd36054978bc3ab2b1b42b85e9.pdf
Wedgewood
To Study/Work: Has a very nice study/work vibe.
To See People: Many artists and hipsters go here.
Hot Beverages: Did not get a beverage, but I did get an empanada. It was suspiciously delicious for coming from a coffee shop. Would return for the empanada.
Menu: https://humphreysstreet.com/visit-us/humphreys-street-coffee-menu/
The Nations
To Study/Work: Not a study/work vibe. More like a dinner vibe.
To See People: Families and people on dates.
Hot Beverages: Did not get a beverage, but I did get a grilled cheese. It was very good.