Best Early-Morning Coffee Shops in Nashville

Music Row, Nashville

Hand-roasted in-house since 2009, this Midtown spot serves light to dark roasts from a three-time Roast Magazine finalist operation

Avalon, Nashville

In-house roaster sourcing direct from farmers across Kenya, Malawi, DRC, and beyond, with every cup funding clean water projects

Maxwell, Nashville

Spacious East Nashville outpost with approachable coffee craft, vinyl atmosphere, and breakfast menu including bagels and chili crisp cream cheese

Urbandale Nations, Nashville

West Nashville breakfast destination serving world-class coffee alongside scratch-made fare and celebrated laminated biscuits

Woodland in Waverly, Nashville

Nashville roaster since 2009 built on direct farm relationships and fair trade sourcing, with in-house roasting and wholesale program across the Southeast

Sylvan Park, Nashville

Serving Counter Culture coffee since 2009, this West Nashville original offers espresso drinks and house-made pastries

Midtown, Nashville

Saint Louis roaster's Nashville outpost serving single origin coffees in a relaxed, light-filled Midtown space

Napier-Sudekum, Nashville

Social enterprise roasting their own coffee while training youth baristas, with experimental offerings and consistent roasts

Downtown, Nashville

Philadelphia roaster's Nashville outpost specializing in light-roasted single origins with championship pedigree and Kyoto cold brew

Music Row, Nashville

In-house roaster sourcing direct from Kenya, Malawi, Burundi, and beyond, with a mission funding clean water projects globally