It may be a tad small (nine feet wide, to be exact), but the eclectic Charlotte Avenue coffee shop’s brews make it worth a stop. Favorite creative, caffeinated concoctions include the sorghum cinnamon latte and the cherry refresho — combining espresso and Mexican Coca-Cola. The shop offers baked goods from local bakeries Brightside Bakery, Dozen Bakery, Sweet 16th and Vegan Vee.

The original 8th Avenue haven for the creative class remains busier than ever, but roasting operations have gone west to their new, roomy digs on Charlotte. At both locations, they’re brewing all the usual caffeinated suspects alongside seasonal creations and breakfast and lunch options, including grab-and-go meals for those in a rush. At the airport? There’s an 8th & Roast there now, too.

Owners of popular West End coffee shop Dose, first opened in 2009, and six-year old East Nashville location, called Dose Cafe & Dram Bar, subscribe to “coffee culture,” as they say. After all, it was the first multi-roaster coffee shop in town. Dose Cafe and Dram Bar is a much expanded version of the original in terms of the cafe’s space and its planned menu offerings.

This is the grandfather in the local coffee world, having originally opened up on Belmont Avenue in 1993. Food plays as big a part as the brew here, serving hearty breakfast options all day long. The Bongo family has also grown considerably over the years, with it now including Fido, Jefferson Street Cafe, and Fenwick's 300, along with its own roasting operation.

A 12 South institution — neighbors, college students, and business types alike have been flocking to this original location of Frothy Monkey since its inception. Now it's expanded to seven storefronts, including downtown Franklin and Nashville, the Nations, and East Nashville.

Rolling Mill Hill’s coffee mecca is serious about its business, taking painstaking efforts to source its beans the right way and offering various classes on the craft of coffee. And if you like an extra little pick-me-up with your morning joe, head over to Pinewood Social and order Crema's cortado with Fernet.

Another new Wedgewood-Houston coffee shop, this one’s located in the Houston Station complex, and owners Cody and Delana Pellerin are placing a focus on flying the “classically American” banner. Defined by the WWII-era emergence of the Americano, the lounge claims a 1940’s twist, and serves classic coffee drinks and a light food menu.

The stunning Berry Hill coffee shop and all-day cafe is where beloved matchless coffee sodas and rested espressos with corn milk, chili lime salt, and warming spices await. Owned by Golden Rule Hospitality, the full-service cafe and also serves cocktails.

Nicaraguan coffee, soft serve, and local pastries are on the menu at Hannah Schneider’s East side hang. Kettner is a coffee shop that doesn’t take itself too seriously, and a pretty escape to work the day away. An added bonus: the ability to grab weekday breakfast tacos from Bryan Lee Weaver’s new Redheaded Stranger here.

Nashville's best-known coffee house on a national level, owner Andy Mumma opened the original Barista Parlor on the east side in 2012, which quickly made a name for itself in the high-end coffee world. Since then Mumma has opened locations in the Gulch, Germantown, and Marathon Village, and a couple more.

Slow Hand Coffee offers high quality brews and a variety of savory and sweet breakfast and lunch items, while leaving the pretentiousness often affiliated with coffee culture at the door. They’re now in East Nashville, a fresh home for an old favorite there feauring a plethora of pastry options.

The cute coffee shop from the owners of the Fox Bar and Cocktail Club features a walk-up window for easy on-the-go coffee pickup. Cold brew fans rave about the signature “honey bunches of cold brew” — the classic, kicked up a notch oat milk, burnt honey, cinnamon, and a drizzle of maple syrup. Look out for a location of Elegy in Germantown later this year.

Open since 2008, the East Nashville coffee and tea purveyor serves breakfast and lunch options daily until 6 p.m. alongside Drew’s Brews East Nasvhille-roasted coffee. Food selections include bagel sandwiches, local granola, paninis, and salads, plus baked goods from an array of local vendors.