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April 16, 2026

Is Nashville's Viral Coffee Shop Even Good?

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Is Nashville's Viral Coffee Shop Even Good?

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Looking for the best coffee shops in Nashville? Local coffee expert LaKeithea Nicole of Brewing with LaKeithea on YouTube joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to share her go-to spots across the city — from top roasters and cozy work cafés to perfect date spots and people-watching patios. Plus, we break down Nashville’s latest coffee trends, which spots are worth the hype, and what the city’s coffee scene might still be missing.

Nashville coffee spots we shout out in this episode:

Bongo Java, Cafe Babu, Crema Coffee Roasters, Dawn Cafe, Dose Coffee, Forevermore, Frothy Monkey, The Horn, La La Land, Land of a Thousand Hills, Merge Coffee Bar, Neighborlily, The Pink Hermit, Retrograde Coffee, Steadfast Coffee, Stompin’ Grounds, Sump Coffee, The Well Coffeehouse

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