Coffee roaster$$north-knoxvilleWed-Sun 08:00-16:00; closed Mon-TuePublic cafe
Wild Love Bakehouse on North Central, the North Knoxville bakery and cafe, partners with Joe Coffee for espresso and drip alongside its scratch.
Tip: Wednesday to Sunday only; weekend mornings draw the longest line for the pastry case.
Sources from: Joe Coffee partnership
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail
Coffee roaster$$old-cityMon-Fri 07:00-18:00; Sat-Sun 08:00-18:00Public cafe
Old City Java on South Central, the Knoxville coffee anchor since 1991, runs espresso, drip and whole-bean retail in the Old City as a longtime cafe.
Tip: Weekday open at 07:00 catches the commuter crowd; Saturdays move slower for sit-down work sessions.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Colombia, Honduras
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail
Coffee roaster$$north-knoxvilleMon-Sat 06:30-18:00; Sun 07:00-18:00Public cafe
K Brew Coffee on North Broadway, the locally roasted Knoxville coffee brand with multiple cafes, runs handmade bagels alongside espresso and whole-bean.
Tip: Both downtown and North Broadway counters serve the full bagel and espresso menu; the North Knox shop opens earliest.
Sources from: Guatemala, Ethiopia, Brazil
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail
Coffee roaster$$south-knoxvilleMon-Fri 07:00-19:00; Sat-Sun 07:30-19:00Public cafe
Honeybee Coffee Co. on Sevier Avenue, the South Knoxville roaster with cafes in South Knoxville and West Knoxville, runs the specialty bean program for both.
Tip: Sevier Avenue location runs as the roastery and primary cafe; Kingston Pike for the West Knoxville crowd.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Colombia, Sumatra
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail, Subscription