50 Best Coffee Shops in Knoxville

“beautiful coffee studio and calming ambiance - a great coffee experience!“

“I love Commonplace. The atmosphere is very cozy, calm, and happy. The employees are so personable and kind. I accidentally spilled an entire coffee and not only did they refuse to let me help clean it up, they also replaced my coffee without hesitation and without me even asking. I will be back as long as they are here, which I hope is forever!!“

“One afternoon on my laptop at Seed Coffee Knoxville was all it took to realize I’d found the best coffee shop in Knoxville for getting real remote work done. The place nails the sweet spot between lively and distraction‑free—something not all Knoxville coffee shops manage. First thing that hooked me? The Sonos speakers. In addition to giving quality sound, they have good placement. They sit down low, not too far from ear level. Most of the other coffee shops in Knoxville mount them up high like they do in department stores. Their better placement results in a full, warm sound that fills the room without having to turn the volume to 11—immersing you in the sound while remaining distraction free. Small detail. Huge difference. The layout and decor sets Seed apart. It's set in a daylight basement with windows on one side, letting in constant natural light to keep you awake while still maintaining the cozy nook atmosphere that we all love about the best coffee shops. The shop is split into two rooms, letting you choose between vibes. Oftentimes, one is more chatty while the other room remains quiet. Plus, they keep a little jungle’s worth of plants that lets the room breathe. The furnishing is just as flexible. You can sink into a leather couch, perch on a high bar stool (I use this as a standing desk), or settle in at one of the many two-tops. Their coffee holds its own. I’m a black‑drip guy and theirs pours smooth. No burnt bite. No weird aftertaste. Order “for here” and they hand you a ceramic mug. A warm touch that carries quality. And fast Wi-Fi, too. If you’re hunting the best coffee shop in Knoxville for remote work, this is it. Walk in, plug in, and get st*ff done.“

“super good food and even better customer service“

“The food was great, and Gretchen was an excellent server. It’s the second time I’ve eaten here this week.“

“I drive 20 minutes from home to get coffee here… I really love this place. It’s hard to find a coffee shop that has a good set up for people to prop up their laptops and get some emails out. The seating is really comfortable and spacious. Let’s not forget about the coffee. This place has three kinds of light roast coffees. My caffeine obsessed self is in awe.“

“The coffee is amazing!! Nice clean shop and the owner is friendly!! Definitely recommend trying this place to anyone in the area!!“

“I have been to Perk City a few times now and I love it. The owner is always kind, efficient, and always asks me taste my coffee to make sure I am completely satisfied. They nail it every time. I love the relaxed atmosphere. It's a great place to study, meet with friends, or even just vibe. The owner always seems to be working hard to maintain a safe, comfortable space for their customers and goes out of their way to make sure that everyone is welcome. I wish them continued success and look forward to my next visit. Thank you for everything.“

“First time In was November 16th what a cool place the music was so good the food was great and the service excellent I will be back.“

“Best chai I ever had!!!! Brown sugar hot chai!!! You will not be disappointed!!! Super friendly and helpful baristas too!!! 10/10“

“Best coffee I have had in Knoxville! I got a Lavender Latte with almond milk and it's AMAZING! My friend for their signiture latte and it was also so good!“

“My first trip here was yesterday. The coffee was great. The moon milk is out of this world (tastes like melted ice cream) and the service has no equal in Knoxville. -julie“

“Great service, great price, and they ship my favorite coffee right to my door.“

“Their bacon egg and cheese sandwich croissant is the best ?“

“We found a new spot when passage through this part of Knoxville. Also great to support a wonderful cause with helping foster children and adoptive services in East Tennessee. The coffee was very tasty and the counter staff professional and extremely friendly. We will definitely stop by again.“

“I lived across from Java for years. Every day I looked forward to heading over there, seeing familiar faces, and trying their fresh baked goods. It’s still the best cup of coffee in Knoxville and I go there every time I’m back in town! 💜“

“Such a cute little place i recommend it for all cat lovers! 🐱💗“

“Some drinks can be very sweet but overall it’s very good and has a wide collection of extra things \\ toppings like bobas you can add on to the drinks!! Definitely is a spot worth going to and i left my iced drink in the car for around 4 hours and it was cold by the time i got back to the car!! It’s very very affordable and has amazing rewards!!“

“Decaf Happy 🌱 Kale Yeah 💚 thanks for the OatMilk🥕“

“Cute, cozy space with delicious coffee and a flower bar?! I love this place“

“We stumbled upon this place while we were looking for a local place to grab breakfast. You do want to be there early as it is a first come, first serve - one man shop. The blueberry breakfast sandwich and blueberry biscuits were buttery and soft. Excellent experience and we will be back next time we’re in the area. Highly recommend!“

“I've been keeping an eye out for anaerobic coffee beans ever since I tried it in Tokyo at Glitch so that's what brought me in. Now I haven't brewed their anaerobic beans yet but the free drip coffee that came with it was so good I had to write this review. That was probably the best drip coffee I've had ever.“

“My son was running a track meet at HVA, so I needed a place to do work in between his races. Google led me to this wonderful place. Nice vibe. Beautifully decorated, but simple. Nice music, but not too loud. Service was great from both workers on the days I visited. I agree that the drip coffee could be better, but it wasn’t terrible. Is slo orders the blended strawberry lemonade. A bit sweet, but it was perfect for the heat outside.“

“Delicious coffee and amazing staff, especially ERIC.“

“juniper pine latte- knocked it outta knoxville“

“The last times I’ve visited coffee shops around Knoxville, the experiences Jacobean great-drinks either overflow with too much coffee, milk, or creamer, or they’re just a bit off. That’s why I started going to Scooter’s , and every single time my Oreo Blender has been perfect. I usually swap out whole milk for almond milk at other places, but Scooter’s does such amazing job that I can enjoy it with whole milk and it still tastes fantastic. The customer service is always flawless, too!“

“awesome place, great atmosphere“

“This is my first order with them, & they did not disappoint! It is SO delicious! The placement of the fruits in the bowl are even great! They sure did a great job. I didn’t know where they were located & they’re actually close to my home! Heck yeah!“

“Great coffee!!!!! 🙂☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️👍🏻“

“Delicious coffee and amazing staff, especially ERIC.“

“My granddaughter brought me a drink when Covid was really bad on Mother’s Day of 2020 and that was when I first fell in love with Hey Bear. I’ve had so many wonderful family memories there with my grandkids and one son and daughter. They also make the best Boba tea that I’ve had in either Sevier or Knox County. I love that they have the swing for the kids and the outside entertainment and the fire pits and outside heat for when it’s cold.“

“Best baked goods I’ve ever had in my whole life. Crave-able croissants and coffee. A true Knoxville treasure ✨“

“Delicious coffee and amazing staff, especially ERIC.“

“Very happy and satisfied with my experiences at Scooter's from my first visit to now! Every time I have been there everyone is extremely nice and friendly always willing to help me pick out something if I'm not sure what I want! Love the special flavors of the month that they offer! Great coffee and I love the carmelious muffin! Best muffin I've had! The management there does an excellent job and are always friendly each time I visit!“

“My wife and I have different taste in coffee and we both liked what we got. We’ll be back!“

“I’ve been getting my breakfast, lunch, & even cravings at this Starbucks location on Chapman Hwy for almost five years now just for these specifically three reasons great customer service, always getting everything I ask for even if it’s my very specific brown sugar oatmilk shaken espresso, & the most friendliest workers. I really like how everyone in this store specifically always have made my orders with no problem or giving food half cooked like the others not to name any stores but I’d like to spread awareness about it so the Starbucks that’s bad which is Cumberland Ave they absolutely are disgusting don’t go there unless you get a drink. I am so glad I found this place this is the best Starbucks in Knoxville I really think the Chapman store is amazing I hope this review they read and get to gloat about being amazing plus I love tipping everyone their bc they deserve it they are phenomenal with service so if you want Starbucks go to this location bc they are amazing they’ll make sure you get it how you like it with no problem plus make sure to tip fairly as well!“

“Great coffee!!!!! 🙂☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️👍🏻“

“Best customer service ever! I am a daily customer & all the employees have learned my name & my order. I had a horrible day, having to put my dog down & came to order my regular order. The 2 employees that took & prepared my order paid for my order for me & left me a note on my coffee that said, “we love you Ms.Kristin!” It completely touched my heart & I am so grateful for them!“

“Came for the potions; stayed for the community. I've been a lot of places both foreign and domestic and never found a gem like this.“

“I absolutely LOVE the employees. They’re always so welcoming & warm to talk to, they care & ask about your day.. I started coming when yall first opened & I’m there religiously now! They know my order by heart. ♥️ it’s just a very nice comfortable experience!“

“Omg can I just say yummy yummy donuts and frappe so good had the mocha rolo frappe and a cinnamon roll that was huge then looked over and saw 👀 a cinnamon roll big enough for the family to share great service so friendly the Holland long john was great and fresh and they have my favorite on Tuesdays the twisted cinnamon sugar roll I will be back, just try and stop me lol 😆 😀 try it I promise you will love it“

“Amazingly delicious coffee and baked goods! We needed a hit of caffeine before continuing a long drive and happened in to Coffee and Chocolate in Market Square. Very cute spot, super nice barista who recommended a few other locally owned places to check out and the perfect iced americano to keep me awake in the car. The salted caramel and chocolate shortbread we grabbed was divine.“

“This place was awesome! I had the jalapeño and cheddar burger and fries. Cooked perfectly, the place was clean, and the staff were extremely nice and polite. I highly recommend.“

“This was delicious! I got the breakfast tacos, a scone, and the iced matcha latte... They were very good (and kind and of spendy)! The staff was nice and we got our food super fast! For some reason the air conditioner was supper high, so it was cold. Overall this was a great experience and we would definitely go back again!“

“The best donuts around, especially the fritters and the blueberry and strawberry cake donuts. I do recommend calling and ordering a day in advance because they seem to sell out often.“

“Great food, friendly service. Will be back.“

“Very accommodating to make new juice. Sample too. Friendly.“

“I’ve been to Jacks probably about 3 times and every time I get the Cardamom Latte. The environment is incredible with friendly workers. The thing that truly makes this place different though is the gluten free availability and the flea market style. Definitely recommend to anyone.“

“Thank you to the amazing staff for making our day better. Everyone is always so friendly and interactions never feel rushed. Today we did a mobile order for the wrong store. Instead of it being an issue your staff made it right without any hesitation. They made the drinks and even joked about it being so early and such an easy mistake. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.“

“Delicious coffee and amazing staff, especially ERIC.“