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A favorite coffee shop can become part of your routine: the place you meet a friend, catch up on work or pause before a busy day. In honor of International Coffee Day on October 1, we’re highlighting ten coffee stops across East Tennessee, each with something different to offer.
K Brew | Downtown Knoxville
Just around the corner from Market Square, K Brew pairs Knoxville roasted coffee with handmade New York style bagels. Grab a latte and a bagel sandwich before exploring downtown, or settle into a seat and enjoy some people watching in the Embassy Suites lobby. *Pro tip: Grab a coffee before checking out the wide range of vendors at the weekly Market Square Farmer’s Market. Or take in a show at the historic Tennessee Theatre and grab a sweet treat after!
Honeybee Coffee | South Knoxville and Farragut area
Honeybee has been part of Knoxville’s coffee scene for years, with shops on Sevier Avenue and in West Knoxville near Farragut. Its menu covers everything from a classic cappuccino to housemade cold brew, with flavors such as honey lavender for those who like something a little different. *Pro tip: A great place to catch up with a pal or get some work done on your laptop!
The Empty Cup | West Knoxville
At The Empty Cup, a coffee break supports a larger purpose. The shop on Executive Park Drive brings people together over coffee and local food, and its mission includes providing adoption grants to local families. *Pro tip: Perfect spot if you’re in the Cedar Bluff area for other meetings. Also, just around the corner from Potchke Bagel, which always hopping!
Vienna Coffee House | Maryville
Vienna Coffee House invites you to stay awhile. Along with coffee roasted by Vienna Coffee Company, the downtown Maryville café serves breakfast and lunch, making it a good stop for a morning meeting or a leisurely meal with friends. *Pro tip: plan your visit the same day as the Maryville Maker’s Mart (a recurring event on the campus of Maryville College).
Bud’s Farmhouse Coffee | Oak Ridge
Bud’s is a casual Oak Ridge stop when you want something to eat with your coffee. Choose a pastry or bagel for a quick visit, or make breakfast of it with one of the shop’s sandwiches. *Pro-tip: Oak Ridge is home to different parks, including the UT Arboretum. Get your coffee to go and take in the fall foliage!
Black Rifle Coffee Company | Sevierville
On your way through Sevierville, this veteran founded coffee company has a café on the Parkway. It’s a convenient place to pick up a cup before a day of shopping or exploring the Smokies. *Pro-tip: Stop and pay homage to the Dolly Parton statue in front of the courthouse while you’re in town!
Seed Coffee Co. | Sutherland Avenue, Knoxville
Seed Coffee Co. connects a daily cup of coffee to a broader mission. The shop works with fair trade roasters in Haiti and Uganda to support fair pay for growers, and purchases also support its nonprofit, Seed International. There’s room to meet up or settle in for a while at its Sutherland Avenue café. *Pro-tip: Lots of great spaces to meet up with friends or professional colleagues. The blueberry scones are a must-try!
Five & Hoek Coffee Co. | Knoxville’s Old City
Coffee is the focus at Five & Hoek, which has both a café and roasting space in the Old City. Its coffee and tea selections change with the seasons, giving regular visitors something new to try alongside familiar favorites. *Pro-tip: There’s free parking just across the street, plus you’re also near Adopo Pizza if you can snag a Resy!
Grinder House Coffee Shop | Crossville
Grinder House offers plenty of reasons to linger in downtown Crossville. Stop in for an espresso drink, breakfast or lunch, and check its schedule if you’d like to return for live music. Pro-tip: Crossville has lots of charm. Explore the historic Depot or take in a show at the Cumberland County Playhouse while visiting!
Coffee Culture | Lenoir City
Coffee Culture makes it easy to turn a quick stop into a small treat. The Lenoir City café offers handcrafted drinks, seasonal specials and fresh pastries, whether you’re meeting someone or picking up an order to go. Pro-tip: Explore some of the great local shops in the area, and say hi to our friends at the Wallace Twin Lakes office while you’re at it!
One of the pleasures of exploring East Tennessee is finding places that feel like your own. Whether you’re discovering a new coffee shop or getting to know a new community, Wallace Real Estate agents can help you find a home that fits the life you want to build here.
