Great spot! The manager, Emma, was so friendly and patient in explaining their food and drink options. Highly recommend.
Curtis Traveling
The breakfast sandwich at Bongo Java was stacked and delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hannah Hughes
My husband and I have been coming to this place for about a year, but unfortunately will never be returning after today. My husband and I enjoy getting bagels from Proper Bagel (next door) and then getting coffee from Bongo Java and sitting on their outside porch area. We’ve done this many times and it’s never been a problem. Today, however, the owner of Bongo Java himself, Bob Bernstein, interrupted our breakfast and told us that we could not bring outside food. When I showed him our coffee from his literal restaurant that we payed for, he replied that it doesn’t matter since we’re spending more money at the other place. This was the only reason he gave. (Would’ve been more understandable if he had given literally ANY other reasons besides just money) ?????? Mind you, there were PLENTY of seats so it’s not like we were inhibiting higher-paying customers. He then said that he would allow us to finish our current meal but we were to never do such a thing again. Obviously we didn’t feel comfortable continuing our meal there after getting berated by the owner, so we got up and left. I understand that it’s his place and his rules, but I just wanted to say that I think this is very bad business. Rather than making me want to purchase food from this establishment, it actually made me want to never come back there ever again. Thus, I really think that whatever he was trying to accomplish backfired and I’m sure that if other people were told the same thing, they would definitely feel the same way. So just beware that you may or may not be confronted by the owner and asked to leave if you bring outside food EVEN IF you’re a paying customer. Perhaps readjust your approach, Bob Bernstein.
Food/drink is decent, would maybe give it a 3.5 out of 5. I enjoy the variety of their seasonal options.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 2
Collin Spear
Cool place, breakfast is good, gluten free pastries are also cool. Would recommend the milky way latte. I got the breakfast burrito in a bowl style.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jennie Rountree
The blt and the grilled cheese sandwiches were really good. My husband had ordered the turkey sandwich and they brought him the wrong one, but he was ok with since it was so good. Service was extremely slow. The outdoor seating was very pleasant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 2
Linda Goodwin
Great little spot next to Belmont University. Not too busy outside of academic year! Great coffee and friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Billy Priddis
Ok. This is a fun little place near Belmont University. The food tasted great, and the staff were all very helpful. My one issue is the price.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
rebel mama
Coffee was mediocre attitude was really not good
christopher green
Coffee on the WEAK side even an americano which should be atleast a bit stout especially for the price !!
Amanda DeBelius
Friendly employees and delicious drinks. Into the Wild was so yummy. Small town coffee shop vibes.
Cappuccino is excellent. Venue is funky. GF bread is okay. Parking is difficult. Best if you're a Belmont student.
Dietary restrictions: GF bread. Occasionally GF pastries. Alternative milks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Avocado, Avocado Toast
Jay W
Great location but the cafe was dirty everywhere the tables weren’t clean the staff taking orders didn’t say hello to anyone even though there was no line. Get some new staff and clean up this seedy place. The latte was fine though. I’d like to support the neighbor but this makes it a challenge.
Vaibhav
Forgot my order and made me wait super long to get it. People behind me got their food before me.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Havyn Wardrop
First time ever visiting Nashville, trying to get brunch on a Sunday. Obviously this is a difficult task, as other successful business like BMR and Frothy Monkey have over an hour long wait. We decided to go here, because we heard that there was no wait.
We were not surprised.
Trying to order was borderline embarrassing, they were out of bread (which is on half of their menu), and also out of avocado. It's almost exclusively a breakfast and brunch restaurant. The food was well priced, but the flavor left much to be desired. This isn't the main issue, though. It took 30 minutes to get a plate with hashbrowns, a bagel, and eggs. The worst part is, when it actually got to the table everything was cold and was obviously sitting on a table for a while. There was a table of young women next to us, who also took a long time to get their food, and I overheard them saying "there's no way it should've taken that long." They literally had to put their food in a to go box the second they got it.
Service is almost nonexistent, the front counter people were kind, but other than that they were just there. If you want water, have fun pouring it yourself. If you want silverware for your meal, have fun getting it yourself, because it won't be brought to you with your food. What exactly did I tip the servers for?
There was zero pest control outside, there were wasps, bees, flies. We are outside, but this shouldn't be an excuse, it's obvious there is no up to date pest control, as the wasps are flying into nests established in the ceiling. There is no justification for it, I usually eat outside at restaurants and never deal with the issue.
I almost never leave reviews online, but this experience just left me and my girlfriend disappointed, wishing we ate at a different brunch place. I'd spend your money elsewhere.
Great spot! The manager, Emma, was so friendly and patient in explaining their food and drink options. Highly recommend.
The breakfast sandwich at Bongo Java was stacked and delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My husband and I have been coming to this place for about a year, but unfortunately will never be returning after today. My husband and I enjoy getting bagels from Proper Bagel (next door) and then getting coffee from Bongo Java and sitting on their outside porch area. We’ve done this many times and it’s never been a problem. Today, however, the owner of Bongo Java himself, Bob Bernstein, interrupted our breakfast and told us that we could not bring outside food. When I showed him our coffee from his literal restaurant that we payed for, he replied that it doesn’t matter since we’re spending more money at the other place. This was the only reason he gave. (Would’ve been more understandable if he had given literally ANY other reasons besides just money) ?????? Mind you, there were PLENTY of seats so it’s not like we were inhibiting higher-paying customers. He then said that he would allow us to finish our current meal but we were to never do such a thing again. Obviously we didn’t feel comfortable continuing our meal there after getting berated by the owner, so we got up and left. I understand that it’s his place and his rules, but I just wanted to say that I think this is very bad business. Rather than making me want to purchase food from this establishment, it actually made me want to never come back there ever again. Thus, I really think that whatever he was trying to accomplish backfired and I’m sure that if other people were told the same thing, they would definitely feel the same way. So just beware that you may or may not be confronted by the owner and asked to leave if you bring outside food EVEN IF you’re a paying customer. Perhaps readjust your approach, Bob Bernstein.
Food/drink is decent, would maybe give it a 3.5 out of 5. I enjoy the variety of their seasonal options.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 2
Cool place, breakfast is good, gluten free pastries are also cool. Would recommend the milky way latte. I got the breakfast burrito in a bowl style.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The blt and the grilled cheese sandwiches were really good. My husband had ordered the turkey sandwich and they brought him the wrong one, but he was ok with since it was so good. Service was extremely slow. The outdoor seating was very pleasant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 2
Great little spot next to Belmont University. Not too busy outside of academic year! Great coffee and friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ok. This is a fun little place near Belmont University. The food tasted great, and the staff were all very helpful. My one issue is the price.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Coffee was mediocre attitude was really not good
Coffee on the WEAK side even an americano which should be atleast a bit stout especially for the price !!
Friendly employees and delicious drinks. Into the Wild was so yummy. Small town coffee shop vibes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Cappuccino is excellent. Venue is funky. GF bread is okay. Parking is difficult. Best if you're a Belmont student.
Dietary restrictions: GF bread. Occasionally GF pastries. Alternative milks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Avocado, Avocado Toast
Great location but the cafe was dirty everywhere the tables weren’t clean the staff taking orders didn’t say hello to anyone even though there was no line. Get some new staff and clean up this seedy place. The latte was fine though. I’d like to support the neighbor but this makes it a challenge.
Forgot my order and made me wait super long to get it. People behind me got their food before me.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
First time ever visiting Nashville, trying to get brunch on a Sunday. Obviously this is a difficult task, as other successful business like BMR and Frothy Monkey have over an hour long wait. We decided to go here, because we heard that there was no wait.
We were not surprised.
Trying to order was borderline embarrassing, they were out of bread (which is on half of their menu), and also out of avocado. It's almost exclusively a breakfast and brunch restaurant. The food was well priced, but the flavor left much to be desired. This isn't the main issue, though. It took 30 minutes to get a plate with hashbrowns, a bagel, and eggs. The worst part is, when it actually got to the table everything was cold and was obviously sitting on a table for a while. There was a table of young women next to us, who also took a long time to get their food, and I overheard them saying "there's no way it should've taken that long." They literally had to put their food in a to go box the second they got it.
Service is almost nonexistent, the front counter people were kind, but other than that they were just there. If you want water, have fun pouring it yourself. If you want silverware for your meal, have fun getting it yourself, because it won't be brought to you with your food. What exactly did I tip the servers for?
There was zero pest control outside, there were wasps, bees, flies. We are outside, but this shouldn't be an excuse, it's obvious there is no up to date pest control, as the wasps are flying into nests established in the ceiling. There is no justification for it, I usually eat outside at restaurants and never deal with the issue.
I almost never leave reviews online, but this experience just left me and my girlfriend disappointed, wishing we ate at a different brunch place. I'd spend your money elsewhere.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Friendly staff and fun shop!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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