While 17 Berkshire in Overton Square is known for its exquisite French macarons and pastries, they also have a wide variety of coffee and tea options to accompany their sweet treats. Serving Stumptown coffee as well as Sloane tea, they offer pour-overs, iced lattes, tea lattes, and more, with syrups made in-house.

Bartholomew Jones believes that coffee can be a force for good. In 2019, under the name Cxffeeblack, he partnered with Ethnos Coffee to create a signature blend, Guji Mane. A movement was born. In 2020, the Anti Gentrification Coffee Club opened its doors in The Heights and Bartholomew’s wife, Renata Henderson, took over as head roaster. After much work and several trips to Africa, they now boast an all-Black supply chain.

Part coffee shop, part pottery studio, and now part wine bar, Belltower Coffeehouse & Studio serves a variety of locally roasted coffees from Dr. Bean’s, Vice & Virtue, and J. Brooks. They have a full kitchen offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Located inside the Commonwealth building, Boycott Coffee is a fourth wave coffee shop specializing in house-roasted beans and thought-provoking conversation. With just eight seats, the space naturally lends itself to cross-table conversations. Boycott boasts some of the most passionate baristas in the biz, along with regular pop-ups from local coffee enthusiasts.

City & State helped introduce the city to third wave coffee and continues to be at the forefront of coffee trends. They’ve also got a great retail (and online) shop featuring goods from local and regional makers.

Comeback Coffee is a multi-roaster shop in the Pinch District best known for their canned coffee soda and standing invitation to “stay awhile.” The expansive space and large patio in back make it a favorite spot for coffee lovers to camp out.

Inside Stock & Belle, Dr. Bean’s features a pour-over bar, cold brew on draft, beans for purchase, and more. Dr. Bean’s staff is meticulous about their beans all the way from soil to cup, even visiting farms firsthand. Their roasts have won them awards at competitions across the country. The coffee menu changes seasonally, and you’ll find Breadville bagels (formerly known as Dave’s Bagels) and Nine Oat One bars in the case.

Located in Binghampton, Inspire Community Cafe features French Truck coffee and has an assortment of hot and cold beverages as well as smoothies and breakfast all day. Inspire is tucked inside the shopping center at Tillman and Sam Cooper, and the minute you step inside, it feels like home. Owner Kristin Fox-Trautman and her team put a lot of care into every single detail of their space. And, yes, you will absolutely leave inspired.

Jojo’s Espresso got its start as a mobile coffee truck, but its most popular stop was always Thornwood in Germantown. In November of 2022, they officially opened their cafe doors in the Thornwood Shopping Center, making third wave coffee official in Germantown. The house roast is Vice & Virtue, and you’ll find a seasonal coffee menu along with locally made treats.

Memphis’s first and only vegan cafe and bakery is located across from Memphis T-Stem East High School. In addition to amazing “breky” sandwiches, pastries, bagels, and specials, they have a full coffee bar featuring Dr. Bean’s and Boycott Coffee. We love Lulu’s commitment to quality and local ingredients. They also set themselves apart by being employee-owned.