50 Best Coffee Shops in Chattanooga

“Outstanding Customerservice! Everyone is just so nice and professional. And the food is incredible.“

“Came to Chattanooga last year, stopped by for a latte and iced coffee marked them down as a must have when in the area. Fast forward to this year I had a bag of coffee shipped to me, I must say I once again am pleased with the quality. I would enjoy a sample pack if that's something you would put together one day; nevertheless, I'll be ordering again once this bag is gone. Thank you for the attention to quality!“

“Great coffee and avocado toast!! Cute coffee spot!! ❤️❤️❤️“

“Very clean. Lots of beautiful cats to play with and pet. They gave us treats to feed the cats. Very friendly staff.“

“Great coffee and avocado toast!! Cute coffee spot!! ❤️❤️❤️“

“Cadence coffee company was a great stop on our trip to Chattanooga. Delicious egg sausage sandwich, strawberry smoothie, and of course, coffee! I highly recommend you stop there. Great ambience and friendly staff.“

“The employees are very nice and the drinks are great“

“Everyone there is on board to make your experience as beautiful as possible! They have wonderful managers, excellent and efficient service and knowledgable baristas. We go to oaks like 10-15 times a month it is the most consistent coffee spot you will find, food and all! AMAZING“

“My husband I visited a couple weeks ago and were blown away by the food! My brother-in-law is local and took us to all the best restaurants in Chattanooga, and Milk and Honey was our fav! I’m still dreaming about the Hodgepodge Hash and wishing you had a location in Charlotte! Can’t wait to come back!“

“Great cup of coffee, friendly service and yummy scones. Big plus- you can ride your bike to it!“

“Great cup of coffee, friendly service and yummy scones. Big plus- you can ride your bike to it!“

“My grandson took me this morning and he treated me to a delicious mug of coffee and a lemon scone.
Very relaxing and comfortable coffee shop. I would definitely go back and take my friends. Very welcoming. Thank you for a great experience ☕️

Parking: Easy in and out.“

“I have a blanket and several other handmade pieces from Amani. They are beautifully colored and of outstanding quality! I love what Amani stands for and fully support this ministry.“

“Tried the Double Dosta on recommendation it was delicious great on house made iced coffee. Had the Bowser bagel sandwich with bacon also delicious“

“If you’re in Chattanooga and love a well-crafted latte, Culture Coffee Co. is a must-visit! My wife and I stopped by on our way home to Norris, TN and tried the Irish Jig latte—an incredible mix of cinnamon, maple, nutmeg, Irish cream, and more. It was smooth, flavorful, and just the right balance of spice and sweetness. Easily one of the best seasonal drinks I’ve ever had! The shop itself has a great vibe—cozy, inviting, and perfect for grabbing a cup to-go or enjoying a seat there. Their attention to quality and detail in every cup is very clear, and the branding is on point. If you’re a coffee lover, put Culture Coffee Co. at the top of your list. Highly recommend stopping by!“

“Favorite place to meet someone for a coffee break or work at another place other than my house. The drinks are always great and the service is always amazing. One of my favorite local coffee shops! They also do great philanthropy work, so super grateful to have them apart of our community.“

“Latte was delicious and the pastry reminded me of Europe…flaky layers, buttery, just delicious“

“Scooter's is drive thru only coffee shop. Quick and friendly service. I go for the coffee. I've ordered the bacon and egg breakfast sandwich and while I can't recommend the food the coffee and drinks are what keep me returning! 10/10 recommend Scooter's.

Parking: Scooter's is a drive thru coffee shop. No need to park!“

“SUCH AN ADORABLE AND AESTHETICALLY PLEASING COFFEE JOINT!! I had an iced chai and my boyfriend had a cold brew coffee and we both loved it. The flavors were delicious and very subtle. The coffees were excellent and I recommend this place! There is also nice seating areas and little outdoor clothing and gifts to look at and the service was great!“

“we had the bacon and spinach quiche and cut rave enough about how good it was! also, Louie is a keeper!!“

“extremely welcoming environment. best coffee in town, best people around“

“I have been coming to Chattanooga every year for 15 years since my grandma lives here and we recently discovered Chattz last November on our trip and we now make it a must have every morning of our trip! We had the Eleanor Raspberry which was delish and got my toddler a slushy lemonade with strawberry 🍓 and it was so yum also, he drank it until the last drop! (The strawberry blended in is the way to go 😉) The baristas are just as awesome as their drinks! A wonderful little place on South Broad“

“I love coming to this Mean Mug before work every day! The location is super convenient for me, and I love their coffee and breakfast/lunch options (my usual is a Caprese with Turkey). Their prices are also a lot better than going to Starbucks down the road, and the crew gets to know their regulars so I always get good service. With this being a local shop, I would expect a slightly longer wait on busy days, but it’s totally worth it for my daily cup of mocha.“

“I came in August 8th in need of a pick me up, both mentally physically. I left sufficiently caffeinated and with a smile on my face. All thanks to the baristas; A young woman with a nose ring and the best laugh I've ever heard and a young man wi/h braids who can carry on a sensible conversation with anyone about nearly anything! The iced mocha latte takes an equal share in making my day!“

“Just happened to find this place on our way out of Chattanooga heading back home. I have to say this was the best cup of coffee I’ve ever had. I wish y’all were in our home town!“

“Thank you, McKenna, for making my daughter and I feel welcome when we came in this morning. You exemplified great customer service. Thank you! (Yummy cake pop!) :D

Kid-friendliness: McKenna was very sweet to my daughter. I think that made her feel welcome as a customer too! (She's 11.)“

“Great cafe with a relaxed atmosphere and a heart for helping women who have been exploited.“

“All the espresso blenders are delicious they are based on your personal preference in flavor (white mocha, carmelicious, turtle or mocha chocolate flavor, etc.) ☕️ Also fruit smoothies are great when it’s hot with the cream base and energy 🍓🥭🍑🍌🫐 Cinnamon rolls, maple waffle sandwiches, ciabattas even….. anddddd pup cups, kids menu, and lollipops?! Gotta try it out ✨🫶🏼“

“This is a locally owned drive-thru only coffee shop. You have to be very careful when driving in because it is counterintuitive and you can easily end up going the wrong way. You do not order at the speaker but pull to the window to order. I got a hazelnut bliss and it was amazing. The service was friendly with good eye contact, knowledgeable about the products and articulate. However the interaction felt very rushed even though there was no one in line. This would have been five stars if the person had been more conversational and the signage for navigating the drive-thru had been clear. But really like the coffee and will certainly be back.“

“Went early on a Saturday just after 8pm opening, not a smoker and hoped to beat the fog bank that can develop with multiple smokers, cover was around $10 and one drink purchase, I don't do alcohol and opted for a coke zero, it was flat and owner/manager heard and replaced with no problems, the bar tender/cashier Dahlia was a cute petite lady and does dance as well and I got what was a nice private room dance but despite enjoying myself I guess she didn't because as soon as the song ended she had her crocs on and was out the room, I was going to get a few more songs but didn't get a chance to ask, had a beautiful lady Trixie talk and enjoy some small talk with her got several dances from her and she was wonderful, had a dance from a couple other women and enjoyed them as well. As the name indicates it is a bikini bar so all dancers were covered with bikinis, no nudity but I still had a nice time. There were about 8 to 12 different dancers and a wide assortment from petite little treats, bbw, small breasts and large, 5' to close to 6' tall. Will be back.“

“Simply delicious, especially considering I had a healthy option, namely the Protein Scramble. They were nice enough to accommodate my request for 1 whole egg and 2 egg whites in the scramble. The addition of the goat cheese is not one I would have thought of, but a welcome addition nonetheless. Added bonus is that the coffee here is more than decent.“

“I've been a regular here since I moved to Southside in 2018. I have to admit I was a bit sad they got rid of happy hour from 3-5pm during the week but I can see how the hours were slower then. Anyways, I wanted to give a huge shout out to ALL of the staff who always take care of me. But this past Sunday March 16th, Emma was the best ever and took my annoying order (I stock up on coffees for the week since I can't come before they close anymore LOL) shortly before closing time! I called to make sure she'd be okay with that and she was amazing! The rest of the staff is always so great and wonderful too. I love everyone who works there! It's great to see this business has grown with different locations (I've been to the Northshore location a few times) but Southside's location will always be my go to!!! Thank you for amazing coffee! I also LOVE the customer card where you get a free coffee after 10 coffee purchases, it's the best loyalty program!!!

Side note: I've gotten their Trap sandwich before and their chocolate chip cookies before.....and their giant cinnamon rolls featured on Cheap Eats all those years ago....all delicious!!!!“

“They came to my job for employee appreciation day, and they were wonderful! The coffee was so worth the price. They were a little slow with getting the coffee out. But considering the amount of people they were making coffee for, I think the wait was perfectly fine. The two in the truck were very friendly!!“

“Hands down the best smoothies in Chatt.

After trying smoothies and bowls at all the local raw bar spots, Real Roots definitely takes the win for best overall. The quality for the price is amazing, especially when you look at their competitors who aren’t making anything near as tasty and charge what feels like double. It’s been my go to for a few years now. I moved out of state to a big city and was blown away after a recent visit to get my go to bowl while out visiting friends. I didn’t realize just how good this place is until leaving and coming back. You’ll definitely find me stopping by every time I’m in town.

For reference, I always get The Peak bowl. Maybe one day I’ll branch out and get some of their food (a temptation every visit) but man the bowls are just SO good.“

“Omgoodness this is a wonderful 100% vegan restaurant. The brunch Sunday was amazing. A friend suggested this to us and we're so glad she did. We had the 2 tofu scramble tacos with a side salad and a cup of fruit. We shared it cause we were going to a friend's house and just needed something to tide us over. I'm glad we shared it cause it would have filled me up. Can't wait to be back in Chattanooga again.“

“Absolutely great place to get coffee! This shop is located inside of a hotel but still is great small coffee shop to go to. The barista there was testing different ways of making coffee and giving it the tests to customers to try. Also asked me a few more questions than usual to try and find a latte that would suit me. The atmosphere isn’t the best compared to others but the location and coffee are incomparable to a lot of cafes I have been to.“

“Trenta black tea and hot coffee!“

“These folks are the BEST!“

“1st time going and the donuts were amazing! The staff was super friendly too! Highly recommend!“

“The Crepes are very good. The staff was polite and friendly. The restaurant was very clean. Thanks Cajun“

“I visit Starbucks 2-3 times a day and because they always make my hot mocha perfect. this is one of my favorite locations bc they always make my White Mocha perfect. I felt bad when I saw they are open on Christmas Day but, after It was explained that no one was being forced and they’re making time & 1/2 I’m actually happy that they’re given the opportunity to make some extra.“

“The hotel is unique! Check-in is at the bar! Stayed here with girlfriends and enjoyed the delightful lobby with multiple seating areas designed in boho fashion. We were given a $10 token to be used for a specialty drink at the bar or their coffee shop (which wasn't open until the next morning). The "bartender/check-in gal" was most helpful and very friendly. Our room (for 3) was adequate although not very functional. Two queen beds sit back to back which looks "fun" but in reality was not very conducive for us. The decor is cool, pegs line one wall to hang clothes, bags, etc. since there is no closet or dresser. The room appears smaller than most with a narrow layout. There is no refrigerator in the room. Ice may be obtained at the bar as there are no ice machines available. An "ironing" room is located on each floor. I would find this extremely inconvenient if I had been a business traveler! The bathroom was lovely and very clean and modern. I particularly liked the walk-in shower. The hotel has one cart for customers to use to help with luggage. My one complaint is the lack of parking. We returned to the hotel at 9:00 pm and had trouble finding a space. We ended up parking in their auxiliary lot which was further from the hotel and very inconvenient. The hotel is close enough to walk to many restaurants, coffee shops, etc. Overall the stay was good, fun decor and pleasant staff!“

“Great coffee, great food, great customer service! Lovely atmosphere, charming owners (I might be biased cause I know them ❤️🤗). If you want some great chicken salad, you must try it! It's soooo good, you'll be wanting more!“

“Good Morning! Normally I just go through the drive through but today I decided to go inside to pickup my mobile order and I am so glad I did. Everyone should go inside every once in a while to see what is actually happening to make everything come out of that window. There were 7 employees that I could see, constantly moving and creating. They all worked like a well oiled machine and I never once saw one of them standing still while I waited for my order. During these times where places such as this are typically short staffed and exhausted I feel like this situation should be absolutely commended because they not only were they actively working, they were friendly and accurate and communicative with the customers and each other. I truly hope this reaches someone who can appreciate their amazing efforts and thank them for being there as well as praise them. Thanks for a great morning experience!“

“Ok. So you are stuck in an airport with ONE food option!! Lol. Worst scenario unless you are here in Chattanooga!! The best, hands down the best calzone I’ve had in many many years!! Fluffy perfectly cooked crust with such flavorfulFillings. Really fresh ingredients. I was floored a small place in the airport could manage. Nice staff as well. Also had breakfast the next morning too after a cancelled flight. Really good over all.“

“Good service. Went with a large party and everyone enjoyed all the items we all ordered. Great atmosphere!! Will be back“

“I'm not much of a coffee drinker, but I get the appeal of Starbucks as a café and as a place to hang out with friends and study for classes. I really like this one in particular for that purpose because it has plenty of space inside for customers to sit down and relax over coffee or one of their other offerings. This Starbucks location also offers a wide variety of breakfast options and pastries, though they're often in limited supply. Either way, if you're a student, you can come and visit and even use your meal plan to pay for your coffee! Definitely worth a try.“

“Let customers know to be prepared to walk in to ask clerk for receipt since you cannot print one from the gas pump.“

“I stop by this Starbucks on my way to work, and they never disappoint! The staff is always pleasant, and my mobile order is ready by the time I walk in. Service is consistently quick and efficient, making my mornings smoother. Highly recommend!“

“Rob, the manager of the morning crew, is the best manager this Starbucks has ever had in the 20 years I’ve been a customer here. Rob, Erin, Natalie, Haley, and the rest of the crew are always friendly. When they see my car pull up, they get my order ready. They are always engaging, asking me how my week is going. They really start my day off right.“