8 Best Coffee Shops near Oak Ridge

“I am such a rabid fan of this place that everyone who ever visits me asks to be taken to the magical sounding coffee shop I’m always going on about. It isn’t just a coffee shop, after all. It’s an absolute cornerstone of the community, a well worn quilt and a blank canvas alike for old and new friendships to form and flourish, a place that indeed fuels the dreams and days and relationships of all who enter it. I met Jordan, the owner, when Calamity’s was just a coffee cart in an antique shop. I was immediately enchanted with her and blown away by the coffee she served. As the shop has evolved into what it is now, my love for it has only grown. Jordan cares about the staff as much as she cares about her customers and it pays dividends in the incredible bonds they form with the public. Everyone is always clamoring to talk to them because they’re fun and cool and make you feel welcome. I never leave without feeling- and I am not exaggerating- celebrated. It’s in the air there, and it is rare I leave without engaging with or seeing others engage with strangers as if they are familiar neighbors. I am excited to go there, every time, without fail. I started by falling in love with the Sydney, a lavender oat milk latte named for one of the earliest supporters of Calamity’s. The lavender is even better now, as it’s made in house. On a hot summer’s day I can’t resist a Queen Butters- a tasty, colorful blended energy drink that makes me feel straight up whimsical. Their Pumpkin Pie Latte has no competition that I have found for real pumpkin flavor and warmth. And the Dalton will never do you wrong if you’re needing something a little less sweet and a good deal more caffeinated. But truly? You can’t go wrong here. I have loved every bit of food sold in the shop, always sourced thoughtfully and almost exclusively locally made. I have also bought a blue million stickers and pairs of funky earrings and even clothing items and mugs and odds and ends. This shop is the essence of everything I love about Oak Ridge and you are robbing yourself if you don’t check it out when you’re in town!“

“Great chai latte and breakfast sandwich this morning! Fast and friendly service!“

“I love my Dutch Bros. location here in Oak Ridge TN. I love all our broistas, they're all so nice and very helpful if you need help choosing your drink. Dutch Bros is my favorite. Today was the doggie bandana give away. I tried the pumpkin caramel brule. I had it iced and it was delicious. I totally recommend Dutch Bros. they have more than just coffee.“

“Always love coming to this place! The staff is always very friendly and they have great coffee, tea, boba, etc!“

“This location is honestly better than Starbucks store. The staff is always so friendly and so kind, they memorize most of their customers orders, they go above Nd beyond to go the extra step just to make me happy.I was super against Starbucks for so many years. But visiting this location has had me become a regular.“

“Almond milk Frappuccino. Yum.“

“Hi!
I was a dasher last night, and picked up an order around 7:30pm last night, and the ladies that did night shift last night were absolutely the sweetest, it made me want to come this morning and get donuts and coffee.
I have never ordered Dunkin’, besides one time and that was on DoorDash for myself.
This morning was the first time- I’ve ever been there myself.
Customer service was amazing, gave me the same energy as last night very helpful. Even though I wasn’t awake till after my first sip of coffee.
I had the cookie butter cold brew- it was good! I like my coffee sweet! However it didn’t taste like cookie butter, it tasted like blue berry milk? But that is my fault I believe, I put like ALOT of cream and blue berry unsweet- flavoring. Cookie butter donut was Amazing!
ONLY reason I’m giving the food 4 stars, is the app makes the hashbrowns LOOK so good!

However I tried just one while I was in the car, and it tasted like I was eating tobacco? It left a BITTER taste in my mouth, I couldn’t even swallow it was so inedible tasting. Taste like I just smoked a cigarette, it was so gross I kept gaging, and had to QUICKLY eject it from my mouth. Out of all the lovely potato groups— I have a love for all potato’s. Mashed, buttered, loaded potatoes, French fries, potato wedges, waffle fries, even hashbrowns. However DUNKINS Hashbrows are a HUGE NO GO! I’ve never tasted something so VILE and Chemical tasting in my life.

Parking: Never had a issue

Kid-friendliness: They seem very kid friendly!“

“We had very fast service, they moved so fast we had most of our order before we finished ordering. The cashier Cassandra was very helpful and friendly, she made our day. We were there for a birthday party.“