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Barista Parlor
519 Gallatin Ave B, Nashville, TN 37206, United States
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Br
Review №1

One of my favorite coffee shops all-time, not just in Nashville, but ever! As someone who does freelance work and spends much time at coffee shops, the experience here is always great for hanging out. During my most recent visit to Nashville I knew I had to stop by for a while, and wasnt disappointed. They have added some partially covered outdoor seating and had all the garage doors open so you could walk right up from the parking lot. The barista working the register helped by recommending the Scarlet iced tea which was great! The ambience here is bar-none, such a unique concept. I also personally enjoy their selection of music which is played through a record player (they also have a display of all their vinyl over by the restrooms). I highly recommend checking out this spot when youre in East Nashville. Ample parking and good vibes all the time!

Va
Review №2

Coffee: Great taste. Very good quality of ingredients. Rich on flavor espresso crema.Bakery: premium.

Le
Review №3

The OG 3rd wave coffee spot in Nashville. Still as cool and artful vibe as ever. Baristas are well trained. Connie and Johnny donuts on the weekend. And if youre luck... Youll get to see the occasional pop-up car or bike show!

Mi
Review №4

One of the best cups of coffee you can get anywhere. I try to stop whenever Im in Nashville.

An
Review №5

Wow. What a glaringly different and better experience than the one that I just had at Retrograde coffee.Not only was my Barista (I think his name was Jake?) super super kind, but the drink I ordered was prepared quickly and it tasted delicious! The vibes here are way way cool and could accommodate both a nice date, a study session, or a pop in and out. Really cool decorations and a good selection of items.Definitely going to be coming here more often.

La
Review №6

AMAZING biscuits, highly recommend anything on a biscuit here (homemade, fluffy, buttery deliciousness). Also excellent seasonal lattes :)

Al
Review №7

Really cool place, lots of seating inside and out. Great service, cool menu!

Ma
Review №8

This is a great coffee shop - funky vibes, plenty of indoor seating, limited outdoor seating, wide menu and SUPER tasty coffee with plenty of interesting flavors. Only giving 4/5 stars because it is quite expensive. Nice to treat yourself once in a while, but not a place I would visit regularly at their price point. That said, try the bourbon vanilla coffee it is A+.

Cr
Review №9

Everytime I drop like more than $3 on coffee i’m always like, “why the hell did I pay so much for bean juice?” Not here, this place is dope and has the best coffee in East.

Br
Review №10

The drinks are decent, but the biscuit sandwich is very not good. The biscuit was cold and flavorless. The inside was warm yet unseasoned. We also received bacon instead sausage on one of the sandwiches which wasn’t a big deal. The staff is standoffish which also isn’t a big deal if the know what they are doing.

Sh
Review №11

My husband and I are huge craft coffee drinkers (and home makers!) and we absolutely LOVED Barista Parlor! I got a 16oz iced latte with oat milk (my fave splurge drink) and their espresso is so rich and full-bodied. I loved every sip of my drink and the atmosphere is so fun and rustic! Highly recommend for anyone who enjoys an excellent cup of coffee in a cool environment!

Al
Review №12

Great spot for a cup of coffee plus the owner Andy is very friendly and personable; he went out of his way to make this experience great.

Ze
Review №13

The espresso here is SO smooth, it really makes their coffee hot or iced delightful. Staff is friendly and helpful and its easy to stay 6ft away from people per Covid restrictions.

Rh
Review №14

Barista Parlor was a stones throw from our AirBnB, and we couldnt have survived our weekend in Nashville without our daily fix of coffee and breakfast. Really nice space, good quality coffee and food (try the breakfast burrito!). Staff was competent and polite but not especially friendly, and with a celiac in the family we were disappointed there wasnt anything gluten-free on the menu.

Ty
Review №15

Love this place! Im from out of town and it just feels like home. Great staff, environment, and the coffee is amazing!!

Mo
Review №16

The place is beautiful, and awesome setup! The food and drinks dont come out quick but its a very delightful experience for sure! Will definitely go back when we head back towards Nashville!

Sa
Review №17

My husband and I have been patrons of this establishment since you opened up in East Nashville. I say that because I want you to understand that the complaint we are making today is shocking.My husband ordered online and went into the store to pickup our coffee and biscuit. When he arrived he was informed that you were out of lids. Not the biggest deal if we were having breakfast at the store, but my husband couldn’t drive the coffees home without them spilling in the car so he asked for a refund for the coffee.The guy walked over to what I am assuming is the manager to tell her my husband wanted a refund. In plain sight of everyone including my husband she said to the guy, “You have to be kidding me. He wants a refund because we don’t have lids?!” Apparently she ranted on for some more time before coming over to give him the refund.My husband explained to her that he heard everything that she said and that it was extremely rude. She didn’t apologize, she just said, “I get it. I will give you a refund.” All while still being extremely rude. My husband told her that we come all the time and while she didn’t know that he didn’t understand why she felt it was okay to treat customers in this manner period.My husband has said that she was so rude that he will never come back again. If he feels that way, how many other patrons feel that way about rude staff. Not to mention we live a few houses away from the owner. Is this how you want your neighbors treated?This incident happened 6/27/21 @ 10:15am. Hopefully this will help you pinpoint the rude employee that is costing you business.

Jo
Review №18

Love the place, very open, converted car repair garage. Very hard to see from the road. They need better signage. Will definitely come again if in the area. Is located behind the clothing storelocal Honey.They have a nice feel and the coffee is great.

St
Review №19

Great coffee, refreshingly large space that is open-air and has nice music playing. Comfortable and casual atmosphere as opposed to some of the sterile or clinical feels of hip coffee shops. One of my favorite places to study, have meetings, or just hang with some friends at.

Ch
Review №20

Such a cool coffee shop with amazing coffee and a really cool decor theme/ aesthetic!!!My husband, sister, niece and I were visiting Nashville for the week and I’m SOOO glad we found a good craft coffee shop! The whiskey caramel latte is 👌🏼💯💯💯!!Can’t wait til we can make it back!!

Ni
Review №21

Barista Parlor is amazing! I love the energy and vibes. The staff are super friendly. They have indoor and outdoor seating. If you have a dog(or pet) they have a spot for them. They play music but played on a record player, which to me is awesome 😎

Ad
Review №22

I was absolutely blown away by this place!!!! Met here for an interview and will 100% be back many times. I love the motorcycles and scenery!!!!!!! Super cool live edge wooden tables and chairs. Oh yeah btw coffee!!!! Great COFFEE!!!

Ka
Review №23

No flavoring, no customizing the food. Our sandwiches were so salty that we had to throw them away. Way too expensive for bad tasting coffee/food and the staff was so rude, especially the one bringing out the bags of food.

Ca
Review №24

This old garage turned coffee shop is a must see. They serve some of the top coffee in Tennessee. We score the espresso a 9.2 out of 10 and the pour over was a 9! For more check out youtube.

Jo
Review №25

One of my favorite coffee spots.I got an iced latte with whiskey caramel and their DareDevil espresso (Sumatra/Guatemala blend with notes of papaya, blood orange and warm grey).Absolutely delicious!The vibe of this place is incredibly unique. Could hang out there all day.

Ab
Review №26

Really cool hipster coffee shop with plenty of space to work. Loved their bourbon vanilla coffee!

Mi
Review №27

Excellent atmosphere, staff was not super friendly but serviceable.

Ge
Review №28

Great food & coffee, first time in Nashville so I had to try.

So
Review №29

Went to the Barista Parlor for my first visit and I was not disappointed. The atmosphere was open and inviting, and their coffee milkshake was to die for. I also got a pastry which tasted fresh, even though it was late in the afternoon. Highly recommend.

Am
Review №30

I love the open concept. I’ve never seen a coffeeshop this big and open! Has plenty of seatings both indoors and outdoors!I got a latte which was just perfect, and a egg and cheese biscuit which was absolutely yummy! Loved everything about this place, the food, drinks, and the service!

To
Review №31

Indoor and outdoor seating. Friendly and efficient staff. Great coffee

Sa
Review №32

Love how this coffee shop is in a garage. Its very open and inviting. There is great music playing on a record player. I got there biscuit and jam for that southern experience. Def a hip place to check out if youre in town.

Je
Review №33

I cannot say enough! we went to the Gallatin location. great atmosphere, delicious coffee! There pour over has so much flavor. The breakfast sandwich was also delicious.Access: I didnt see any accessible parking spots but there are spots that work. no stairs and lots of room to maneuver a wheelchair.

J
Review №34

GREAT coffee. Cool shop.

Ch
Review №35

The Vietnamese cold brew, while pricy, hit all the right spots. I also got a biscuit (BEC) that, while again not the cheapest breakfast option, hit on all cylinders (soft texture, fluffy eggs, full flavors). Generally friendly ambiance and lots of enticing options on the menu. One of the highlights during my weekend stay here in Nashville

Je
Review №36

The Iced Whiskey Carmel was great.

Ra
Review №37

Cute place over all.. definitely hipster by any standards, but still enjoyed the open concept of the building. Coffee was not all that impressive although presentation made for a good instagram post 😅. Don’t regret checking it out but it’s definitely the kind of place to go to drink okay, over priced coffee in a hip, picturesque location.

Cr
Review №38

Great coffee shop. The fancy lattes are tasty, flavourful and not sugary tasting. My drink is usually a black pour over. They have a great coffee selection and knowledgeable baristas. Very cool space, indoors and outdoors

Ka
Review №39

This place is adorable. The vibe and atmosphere is a great place to start your day. A nice relaxing feel helps you wake up with a great cup of coffee. My husband and I both had the breakfast burrito and we highly recommend. Next time we are in Nashville we will have to come back!

Ja
Review №40

Cool spot. Need more outlets.

Je
Review №41

Super high quality, great tasting coffee. Definitely a coffee-centric experience. Friendly staff and plenty of room.

Ch
Review №42

I truly enjoyed this place during my stay in Nashville! Speciality Coffee brewed right! Good food and impressive atmosphere! I will be back!!!

De
Review №43

Great spot to grab some brew, Topo Chico and a light breakfast!

Je
Review №44

This place is the embodiment of a hipster Cafe and I love it. The interior is decorated with a few motorcycles (that you can buy!) in addition to some paintings and weird, sciency beakers with coffee in it. Service is fast, the people are helpful, and the menu is pretty large. I love the fact that you can even buy the cup (seen below) for a little over $10. Only thing to note is that they dont have whipped cream.

Je
Review №45

Damn fine biscuits... delicious coffee and donuts!! Loved the atmosphere and your baristas are awesome.

Mi
Review №46

Love love love this place. Everything about it. Rustic garage look, food is awesome, and coffee, the best iv ever had. If im ever in Nashville again this will be my first stop!

Di
Review №47

Best coffee shop in Nashville. Best tunes. Best food. Best espresso. Best staff. Best ambiance. The end.Pro tip: Add Apple Butter to the bacon, egg and cheese biscuit for a mouth explosion.

An
Review №48

Love this place to meet a friend or get some work done. The whiskey caramel iced coffee is one of my favorites in the city.

Br
Review №49

The staff was very friendly. Had a Chai Latte and it was so so good. I really liked that they had milk substitute options. Next time I am in the area I will be going back!

Se
Review №50

This is our favorite coffee spot when we’re visiting Nashville. Love the vibe, music and of course the coffee. If you’re wanting to eat one of their delicious biscuits, Make sure you get there in the morning.

Dr
Review №51

Great coffee and food; even better atmosphere for a little light work in the morning.

Je
Review №52

I went with a group of people and my coffee was really good! One person’s coffee in our group didn’t turn out so well. For the most part I’m giving 4 stars because service was very polite!

Do
Review №53

This is such a cute place to have breakfast in a cup of coffee

Ol
Review №54

Taste good. Service good. Convenient.

Za
Review №55

Always enjoy ordering things online with a specified time and then showing up and having to wait an additional 20 minutes for something as simple as avocado toast when it’s not busy at all inside. Great work on making the latte 30 minutes prior to the food coming out too. Genius operation they got going here. I’ll go order sugar milk down the street at the local circle K next time.

Th
Review №56

Lovely people & interior. Enjoyed my coffee, food was delicious. The music was a bit loud IMO so I had my order to go - had the weather been more agreeable, Id have stayed and eaten outside...

Ma
Review №57

Coffee is great. But if you are in a rush to get your cup of coffee on the way to work this is not the place. Worth the wait tho. Very cute hipster place.

Ja
Review №58

I’m honestly so over this place. $9 biscuit and it was crazy small, the bacon was burnt and it was insanely salty. Horrible. Also I never experience a nice staff member….they are always rude. It’s really unfortunate.

tr
Review №59

Barista was rude af. She was a shorter, chubby, a little bit older lady. That was my first time here and will not be coming back. Learn how to train your workers. Your coffee isnt even good. Outdoor seating is lacking. The only reason why I went here was bc Ugly Mugs 4 minutes down the road was closed. Would give 0 stars for the rude barista lady if I could.

Pe
Review №60

Great décor and decent coffee, unfortunately the service was subpar. We found the staff to be rude as well as nonchalant. The staff could care less if we were there or not...there are a number of other options in the area...

Em
Review №61

Delicious and trendy coffee spot with amazing coffee and biscuits!

Da
Review №62

One of the many places to visit on your trip to Nashville.Don’t expect to be in a rush, that is what the drive-thru coffee shops are for.The coffee is superb, top choices are perfectly individuality prepared. Pour overs, drip, lattes and cold brew are some of the brewing choices.The breakfast options are purposely slim, they are all an excellent choice. My personal favorite is the Boss burrito, sausage biscuit comes in second.

Ad
Review №63

Great drinks and incredible atmosphere.

Ra
Review №64

Great ambiance and good music selections lots of seating/parking as well as friendly helpful staff. Ordered the blackberry jam and sausage biscuit with egg, it was alright although the biscuit isn’t strong enough to make it an actually sandwich as well as I would’ve preferred a fresh egg vs the flat folded egg. Coffee had good flavor which is great bc I take it black.

MA
Review №65

Great spot for reading or some work

Ha
Review №66

Great place for a leisurely cup of coffee and a nibble. Dont barge in thinking youre going to wait 30 seconds for a cup of joe. These are carefully crafted mugs of coffee that balance acids and taste, and then take a few minutes to brew. If you have the time, this is a cool experience. Enjoy!

St
Review №67

Atmosphere was great. Food was overpriced for what you got and it wasnt anything special. Coffee tasted like grounds. Kids hot chocolate was way overpriced and 6 oz. Just not impressed. Really overpriced.

Ka
Review №68

Amazing coffee, excellent studying atmosphere, love the garage doors that can open up on a sunny day!

br
Review №69

Very cool scene. Knowledgeable barista, great coffee. Definitely worth the trip here for my morning brew.

Zu
Review №70

Quirky coffee shop in East Nashville. Massive space that appears to be a former garage. Offer all sorts of pour ivers and espresso drinks. They also have the Slayer coffee machine is a nice touch than the suual la marzocco. Place is filled with younger folks buzzing away on their laptops during the day. They also offer some sandwiches, we had the BEC on a biscuit which was solid. Can also buy merch, mugs, coffee equipment like chemsx, scales, grinders, etc. Great spot if in the neighborhood.

Lo
Review №71

The service here was not so good It was ok. But they messed up are order and did not give us a refund and took a little while. I would give it a 1.5 or 2 but it was very cool in the inside of it and had some unique things.

Kr
Review №72

Cool place to have a cup of coffee (the coffee is good too)

Ry
Review №73

Great coffee and vibe. The staff have always been nice.There can be an ambiance of snobbery. You ask, Am I cool enough to be here? But that depends on who is in the restaurant.

Al
Review №74

Coffee lovers dream in a converted garage with lots of options. Opposite of corporate coffee

Ja
Review №75

Super cute place to have a bourbon flavoured latte and delicious croissant.

Al
Review №76

One of the few places we found that opened early when visiting. Loved the breakfast burrito and sauce served with it.

Al
Review №77

A little bougie but still probably one of the best cups of coffee in Nashville. I’ve tried going elsewhere but this is where I go if I want a reliable good latte.

Sa
Review №78

$7 for a 12oz latte with almond milk. A little overpriced 🤨

An
Review №79

Great coffee, treats, and super friendly staff!

Pa
Review №80

One of the best coffee shops I have been.

Wi
Review №81

Tasty coffee, great service, and reasonable COVID-19 precautions taken.

Br
Review №82

Uber Cool Coffee!!!If you’re a coffee lover in Nashville you have to put aside a morning to check this place out...All the positives..The craft coffee is great. Slightly bitter and sweet. It’s setting is perfect. Open air when the weather allows. Spread out. Ample seating to hide and work your java head into a frenzy, or chit chat with your bestie. Great tasting food too, I missed out on the sweet options. They must go like hot cakes. Or hot muffins. Or any thing hot!The negatives..It’s a little pricey. Dunkins it ain’t! So top up your Apple Pay. It’s not the fastest service so don’t expect it to be a quick drive through place. You come here because you want to enjoy it, not run with it.

Ed
Review №83

Had a WONDERFUL biscuit breakfast sandwich but truly bad coffee. cant make a dry cappuccino ... WHY? No milk frother in that professional espresso machine?? Cortado was like warm and finally espresso macchiato was more like a latte. What a shame?!

Mi
Review №84

A friend of mine loves it. Thete was nothing on the menu that interested me, thus I did not purchase anything. He loved his tea, though

To
Review №85

The food was okay (ie. not great nor bad), but it was highly overpriced in my opinion. A BEC biscuit and a breakfast burrito with two rather smallish coffees was well over $30. There was plenty of food, but just too expensive.

Tr
Review №86

Yuppy meets eclectic wrapped in millennial attitude. Great coffee; I wonder where they buy it. Super unfriendly hostess/cashier.

Mi
Review №87

Cool place, but what they call large is a small cup of coffee, defiantly not a daily routine, the coffee is good but pricy.

Ta
Review №88

Food and drinks were delicious. Love the atmosphere too.

Do
Review №89

Great coffee and music if youre in the east Nashville area. Whiskey csrmel latte or the daredevil brew are solid options.

Vi
Review №90

One of the best coffee milkshakes Ive ever had

Na
Review №91

Great coffee spot with tons of atmosphere and tasty drinks. Wait staff is very friendly.

Mi
Review №92

Amazing coffee shop. Unique and fairly priced. Parking is a bit confusing.

Mi
Review №93

This place is a great, happy to be a regular when Im near.

Er
Review №94

Impressive cup. Hip shop.

Je
Review №95

Top notch coffee without any attitude. Very cool open air atmosphere as well.

Je
Review №96

I visited several craft coffee shops while visiting Nashville. They were all excellent but this one left an impression. The taste of my capp was another level.

Al
Review №97

The atmosphere was cool. I ordered a tea. It took a while to get to me and it was a bit overpriced. The counter is in the middle of the cafe so it felt kinda awkward trying to figure out which side I needed to walk up to to ask a question, order, etc. If you are going to stay and work here, its a good spot, but if youre looking for a quick beverage, this isnt the best place.

Ev
Review №98

Great coffee. Been stopping here for years on road trips since I dont live in Nashville.Were here during COVID19 and the staff have taken good safety precautions.

Li
Review №99

Good coffee and quick bite. Love the decoration

Ti
Review №100

Cool place, baristas didnt come across as particularly friendly; they werent unfriendly (but in terms of customer service not very welcoming, apathetic 😐. Would be a good place to hang out, catch up with friends, great seating options and AC in summer. Definitely over priced though.

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  • Address:519 Gallatin Ave B, Nashville, TN 37206, United States
  • Site:https://baristaparlor.com/pages/experience
  • Phone:+1 615-712-9766
Categories
  • Chocolate shop
  • Breakfast restaurant
  • Cafe
  • Coffee shop
  • Espresso bar
Working hours
  • Monday:7AM–6PM
  • Tuesday:7AM–6PM
  • Wednesday:7AM–6PM
  • Thursday:7AM–6PM
  • Friday:7AM–6PM
  • Saturday:7AM–6PM
  • Sunday:7AM–6PM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • No-contact delivery:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great tea selection:Yes
Popular for
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
  • Good for working on laptop:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible seating:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
Dining options
  • Dessert:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • College students:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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