Best Nashville Coffee Shops for Remote Work
If it weren’t for Seattle, Music City could easily be renamed Coffee City thanks to the abundance of great, locally-owned coffee shops. While all of these shops provide caffeinated sustenance, not all of them are suitable for working. As Xennials, we’ve got lots to do, and post-pandemic, many of us are working outside of the office more than ever before. (Best Nashville Coffee Shops for Remote Work)
So, here is a list of some of the best coffee shops in Nashville to get things done. To even qualify for this list, a shop must be open until at least 5 pm (aka, the end of the work day). Other factors considered include noise level and availability of outlets, but I left the actual coffee tasting to your discerning palettes.
12 South/Edgehill
The Edgehill location stays open until 9 all week (6 on Sundays) and the back half transforms into a social space at 6 pm.
Downtown
For those who want the East Nashville experience without crossing the river, Crema might be the place for you. Hipster baristas and customers set the vibe at this trendy store, and the bright natural light and ample seating (including a large patio, if you’ve got a full battery charge) make it a great place for working.
Parking downtown can be tricky, but Crema has a metered lot with free 1.5 hour parking.
(While the Brentwood location is big and also open to 6, it gets so loud and crowded, working there can be a challenge.
East Nash
One of the most unique options on this list, you can grab a coffee or a beer (I promise I won’t tell!) while you knock out some work. So many options for seating, living room-esque decor, and they’re open until 10 for those night owls who still need to be productive.
It can get quite noisy, so keep that in mind.
Located in the Inglewood district of East Nashville, Sip Cafe is an unpretentious shop, both inside and out (although it is in an old bank, complete with teller stations). While there are plenty of outlets, they’re placed a little inconveniently, so keep that in mind. Because it’s also an ice cream shop, Sip is open until 9 which earns it major points, as does the fact that each drink is about a dollar cheaper than at any other shop in Nashville.
Comfy, cozy, and full of people working, Ugly Mugs is an oasis off of bustling Eastland Ave. With all of the East Nash vibes and a full sandwich menu to go along with their inventive drinks, Ugly Mugs is a great place to grab a cup and stay a while.
The Nations/Sylvan Park
The Nations has quickly become one of my favorite areas of town, thanks to the multitude of great food and brewery options and the lack of tourist traffic. And, Sylvan Park has all the old Nashville charm you could ever want. The area also delivers on coffee shops, with three making the “best of” list (and one an honorable mention)!
The Nations/Sylvan Park installation of this popular Wedgewood coffee shop is bright, big, and full of people of all ages working away. The noise level is usually minimal because most everyone is on their laptop, although they do offer a couple couches and comfy chairs for those needing to meet a client or colleague or to just catch up on some reading.
Dose is the perfect set-up for working – lots of individual seating with plenty of outlets. And, they offer delicious sandwiches (as well as the usual pastries, etc.), if you need to refuel with food.
In the mornings it can be quite busy and outlet placement isn’t ideal.
Ramblin’ Joes is a Memphis-based coffee shop that closes at 4, not technically qualifying for this list. However, they offer FREE PRINTING – up to 10 pages – making them a great working option.
The more well-lit version of the East Nashville shop, this is a great place to lock in, and refuel with Badluck Burger Club.
South Nashville
The Horn is a Somalian café known for their chai and sambusas (phenomenal!). With an outlet at every table, it’s perfect for settling in to crank things out.
The Horn also has a Midtown location, but those hours are more limited.
Open Wed-Sun until 8:30. (Closed Sundays, and open until 5 on Monday/Tuesday.)
While this popular shop can fill up quickly, and the back-supported seating is limited, they’re open until 7 during the week (!!) and have a great food menu to keep you going.
A little extra: The address is on Nolensville Pike, but there’s no entrance to the parking lot off the main road (just a curb that’s really easy to miss…) Instead, turn onto the cross street, Vivelle Ave., and enter the lot from there.
Wedgewood-Houston
Travel back in time to the Jazz Age with this beautiful coffee shop/bar combination. With both well-lit tables and moody seating that fits the ambiance of Houston Station, Americano Lounge is a great place to knock out some work and transition straight into happy hour.
Located in a converted old church, Humphrey’s Street Coffee is a bright, airy shop with tons of seating both indoors and outdoors (including a couple of old church pews), and there are plenty of outlets scattered around.
Best of all, Humphrey’s Street is a social enterprise of Harvest Hands, both employing students from South Nashville, as well as reinvesting profits into programs and scholarships. You can find out more about their work at the Humphrey’s Street website, and click over to find a full list of Nashville cause-based businesses here.
The Burbs
Are Bellevue, West Nashville, and Donelson the ‘burbs? Debatable. But, either way, these coffee shops make the drive worth it.
Hip Donelson is slowly starting to live up to it’s name, and Caliber Coffee has a lot to do with that. With inventive drinks and a friendly staff, Caliber is a fun stop for any reason.
Because it is so popular and a smaller space, it can sometimes be crowded which amplifies the noise. If you can handle a little distraction, though (or have good ear buds), they’re open until 8 pm (!!), so you can really knock some things out. And don’t skip the food – Caliber has one of the best (and most affordable) salads in town.
Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee
Although Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee is a small chain, it feels like anything but. Attached to the Cortland West residential complex, Land of a Thousand Hills occupies a beautiful building that gives off major ski-lodge vibes.
Tons of parking, tons of seating, and good outlet placements. The back room is super cozy, too, with a library feel and fireplace.
Another caused-based coffee house, the Well supports clean water initiatives throughout the world – including right here at home after the 2020 tornado. The Bellevue installation is spacious and industrial and less crowded and noisy than its other locations.
Do you frequent any of these coffee shops? Did I miss one of your favorites? Leave me a note and let’s swap tips!
XO,
SB
If you’re looking for some other coffee shops open later, or just a cozy place to chill out, check out my other coffee guides!
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