30+ Knoxville Coffee Shops

The Knoxville area has so many great coffee shops to choose from.  Whether you need a quick caffeine fix or a relaxing latte with a friend, there is a coffee shop here for you. Plus, many of them offer delicious treats to go along with your cup of coffee.

Starbucks will work in a pinch, but these local coffee shops add some extra fun to your coffee experience:

Knoxville 

Awaken Coffee — There are two locations- 125 W. Jackson Ave and at the Kerns Food Hall. Hand-crafted coffee, tea and delicious pastries. You can view their menu here.

Coffee and Chocolate — Located at 327 Union Ave, Coffee and Chocolate is a favorite place to stop in for a treat and a great cup of coffee. They offer a variety of delicious macarons and chocolates. You can check out their menu and even order some of their items online for pickup or delivery. 

CommonPlace Coffee + Community — Located in South Knoxville at 6000 Chapman Hwy. They offer space you can rent to host events and meetings. You can check out their menu here. 

Cultivate Coffee & Flowers — Located at 5221 N Broadway. This coffee shop is a collaboration between Likewise Coffee and Flourish Flowers.  They offer a great coffee menu and you can even order your coffee ahead.

Dutch Bros Coffee — Located in North Knoxville at 7004 Maynardville Pike, on Kingston Pike at 10248 and 6907, in Maryville at 1915 W Broadway Ave, and in Oak Ridge at 100 Tulsa Rd. Their menu includes everything from coffee classics, to energy drinks, to shakes and smoothies, and even sparkling sodas.

The Empty Cup — Located at 9111 Executive Park Dr. The Empty Cup is a non-profit coffeehouse, with a special focus on great coffee, the Knoxville community, and adoption. They proudly serve Just Love Coffee, a coffee roasting company located in Murfreesboro, TN, with a heart for helping those in need. All proceeds from The Empty Cup go towards creating adoption grants and providing adoption education in Knoxville and throughout Tennessee. Visit their Facebook page here.

Fable Hollow Coffee and Bookshoppe — Located at 2910 Tazewell Pike, Suites A and B.  This coffee shop brings together the cozy and perfect combination of books and coffee. What’s not to love? They also offer fun events like story time for adults. You can check them out on Facebook and on their Instagram.

Frothy Monkey — Located in downtown Knoxville at 419 S Gay Street. They offer several delicious food options along with their coffee. You can find their menu here.

The Golden Roast Coffee — Located at 825 Melrose Place and at 2258 Sutherland Ave. You can visit their Facebook page here.

Honeybee Coffee — Four locations: 10716 Kingston Pike, inside of West Town Mall, 700 Sevier Ave, and 101 E Main Street (Sevierville location). They have an extensive coffee menu and serve tasty breakfast and lunch items. Follow them on Instagram  to keep up with their events and latest offerings.

Jack’s — Located at 854 N Central St and at 133 S Gay Street.  Along with coffee drinks, they also have plants for sale. You can find their menu here and you can follow them on their Facebook and Instagram.

K Brew — Four Locations: 1138 N Broadway; 7822 Kingston Pike; 507 S Gay St and 1000 Ebenezer Rd (This location has a drive-thru).  Along with amazing coffee, they also have delicious bagels and breakfast sandwiches. They offer a ‘Power Hour’ from 5pm-6pm on Monday through Friday where you can get $1 drip coffee, $1 cappuccinos, $1 bagels, and $6 baker’s dozen bagels. 

Life House Coffee — Located at 7545 Brickyard Road. Life House Coffee exists as a place where the community can connect. It is locally owned by Michael and Jihan Cox. They serve espresso, coffee, smoothies, sweets, and anytime food. You can view their menu here. 

Likewise Coffee — Located at 1209 E Magnolia Avenue. Proceeds go toward their ministry, Raising A Voice, which fights against human trafficking. They have event space available to rent for meetings or other gatherings. 

Mahalo Coffee Roasters — They have two locations: In Powell at 1317 East Emory Rd and in Downtown Knoxville at 513 Union Ave. 

Maple Street Biscuit Company — Two locations in Knoxville: 10837 Hardin Valley Road and 9314 Kingston Pike. While this isn’t only a coffee shop, I felt like it HAD to be included on our coffee list. Not only are their biscuits sinfully delicious, but their coffee is ON POINT every single time. 

Old City Java — Located at 109 S Central St. Old City Java offers direct trade coffees, baked goods and is a great place to unwind and listen to an amazing local band or two, or observe local artwork. 

Perk City — Located at 3229 E Magnolia Ave. The coffee shop is dedicated to creating a sense of community in the Park City neighborhood so you’ll find many people working, hanging out, and getting to know one another. There are photos on the wall showing the history of the neighborhood and celebrating its life and culture. The owner has started a Pay It Forward board where customers can buy a drink or snack for someone who may not be able to afford it. Don’t miss the infamous Incredibite, the shop’s in-house baked monkey bread! Yum! You can find their menu here.

Remedy Coffee — Located at 800 Tyson Street. Visit their Facebook page and their Instagram for more info.

Scooter’s — They have three locations in the Knoxville area at 10512 Kingston Pike, 8004 Kingston Pike, and 1725 Old Callahan Drive. There is also a Maryville location at 2002 W Broadway Ave.  They have tasty treats that go great with their coffee.

Summer Moon — Located in Farragut at 104 North Campbell Station Road. They have wonderful coffee and are known for their signature “Moon Milk.” Check out their Facebook page here.

Sunago Coffee Co. — Located at 10736 Hardin Valley Road. Along with coffee, they offer local ice cream and milkshakes and local food from Knoxville businesses. They support local makers by giving them space in their shop and letting them keep 100% of their profits. 

Treetop Coffee — Located at 1206 Kenesaw Avenue. They partner with a different organization each month to help make a difference in the community. Be sure to check out their Facebook and Instagram.

Wild Love Bakehouse — Located at 1625 N. Central St. This adorable coffee shop and bakehouse has several delightful and delicious things on their menu. Visit their Facebook page here.

Wrenhouse Bakery — Located in Fountain City at 3023 Tazewell Pike and they also have a Corryton location at 7404 Tazewell Pike. They offer a variety of delicious baked goods along with their coffee. Be sure to check them out on Facebook and Instagram.

Lenoir City

Coffee Culture — Located at 560 Hwy 321 N, Suite D. They offer a variety of specialty coffee drinks along with the more traditional coffee options. Their menu can be found here on their Facebook page.

Riverside Coffee Shop — Located at 16239 Hwy 70 E. This place is wonderful and not just because they serve great coffee. They offer “…a vocational training program that promotes community inclusion and social interaction utilizing the coffee shop as a teaching platform. These new skills will lead to a more independent and productive lifestyle for teens and young adults diagnosed with Autism and other developmental differences.” So if you’re looking to support a great cause, be sure to stop by. Their menu can be found here.

Ugly Mug Coffee — Located at 108 S. B St. Ugly Mug Coffee serves breakfast, lunch, pastries and, of course, delicious coffee. It’s modeled after The Ugly Mug in Memphis. There is a drive-thru for moms on the go. When the weather is warm, the patio is a nice spot, especially when the kiddos are in tow. (There’s plenty of seating inside too.) Ugly Mug is open seven days a week and often hosts local musicians in the evening. When you go, don’t forget to pick up a punch card so you can start working your way to a free coffee! Love your brew? Take it home to enjoy! Ugly Mug sells its freshly ground coffee and even K-Cups. Check out their Facebook page here.

Maryville

Capitol Theatre Coffee & Ice Cream — Located at 127 W. Broadway Ave. The Capitol Theatre specializes in gourmet coffee and espresso drinks.  Other treats are also available like ice cream desserts, floats and shakes, candy and smoothies.  Movie fans will love checking out all the memorabilia while listening to classic movie soundtracks. Even the menu is Hollywood themed!  For more information, check out the Capitol Theatre Coffee & Ice Cream Facebook page.

Southern Grace Coffee Co. — Located at 312 Tedford Street, Maryville, TN. They offer fresh baked goods and organically sourced, fair-trade coffee. Check out their awesome menu.

Vienna Coffee — Located at 212 College St. Stop in for free internet, a cozy atmosphere and freshly baked goods. There is also a great selection of retail coffee to choose from, fresh from the Vienna Coffee Company! They have live music and open mic nights, so check out special events! Their menu can be accessed here.

Oak Ridge

Bud’s Farmhouse Coffee — Located at 1151 Oak Ridge Turnpike. They serve coffee as well as espresso drinks, homemade yogurt, sandwiches, and sweets. 

Calamity’s Coffee — Located at 219 Jackson Square. They have a great coffee selection that includes several specialty drinks. Along with their coffee, they strive to recognize leaders in the community who might not always get the recognition they deserve. You can nominate a deserving community leader here. Winners will receive $25 worth of free drinks. You can follow them on their Facebook and Instagram accounts to find out about special events. 

Okay, Knoxvillians: it is YOUR turn. Which Knoxville coffee house/shop did I forget? Leave it in the comments and I will add it to the list!