Need more coffee in your life?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable coffee hot spots in Nashville, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're on the hunt.
1. Yeast Nashville
Topping the list is Yeast Nashville. Located at 805 Woodland St., Suite 300 in Historic Edgefield, the bakery and breakfast and brunch spot, which offers coffee and tea and more, is the highest-rated affordable coffee spot in Nashville, boasting 4.5 stars out of 343 reviews on Yelp. Stop by the spot for a kolache.
As to what the business is known for, "We've brought kolache, a Texas favorite, right to the heart of Nashville," it notes on Yelp in the section about specialties. "Our breakfast bakery is proud to offer our take on the traditional and Tex-Czech style kolache in addition to a wide variety of baked goods that you're sure to love. Whether you're looking for something sweet or savory, we have something for you."
2. Ugly Mugs
Next up is Lockeland Springs's Ugly Mugs, situated at 1886 Eastland Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 290 reviews on Yelp, the breakfast and brunch spot, which offers coffee and tea and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an affordable option. Look for bagel sandwiches, granola and oatmeal on the menu.
If you're looking for more, we found these details about Ugly Mugs.
"Started, owned and operated by East Nashville residents Jarod and Courtney DeLozier," per the history section of its Yelp profile.
Curious about who's behind the business?
"Coffee is important," the business explains in the bio section of its Yelp profile. "But the only thing more important to us is people. Whether you hang with us, work for us or do business with us, we like you."
3. Frothy Monkey
Bellmont Hillsboro's Frothy Monkey, located at 2509 12th Ave. South, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cheap spot to score coffee and tea and sandwiches four stars out of 711 reviews.
Yelper Karla C. wrote, "Located on a busy street, the restaurant is in a quaint place that's actually bigger than it looks. Their menu is not super large, but they have a lot of delicious things to offer."
4. Royal Boba
Royal Boba, a spot to score bubble tea, coffee and tea and shaved ice in White Bridge, is another much-loved, affordable go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 174 Yelp reviews. Head over to 265 White Bridge Pike, Suite 101 to see for yourself. Menu items include milk tea and iced coffee.
The site has lots more information about Royal Boba.
"Our concept is simple: Quality drinks require simple ingredients," according to the history section of the business's Yelp profile. "We are powder-free. Our teas are premium loose-leaf. Our sweetener is house-made simple syrup. Our drinks are handcrafted. Our snacks are made to order. Our milk is whole milk, organic soy or almond milk."
Concerning signature items, "Bubble tea, boba, handcrafted milk tea, coffee, shaved ice," it notes on Yelp in the section explaining specialties.
5. Donut Distillery
And then there's Donut Distillery, a Lockeland Springs favorite with 4.5 stars out of 59 reviews. Stop by 311 Gallatin Ave. to hit up the spot to score doughnuts, coffee and tea and beer, wine and spirits next time you're looking to satisfy your cravings on a budget. Stop by for an espresso and a doughnut.
If you're looking for more, we found these details about Donut Distillery.
"In 2017, I decided to hang up my business suit and heels for an apron and mixer to follow my passion of making [people] smile through food," the business states on Yelp, this time in the bio section of its profile. "Why doughnuts? Because doughnuts make people happy!"
Furthermore, we found this about the business's signature items: "Gourmet mini donuts topped to order!" it states on Yelp in the section about specialties. "We offer Crema coffee — the best coffee in Nashville and great local craft beer!"
This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.
