Best Cold Brew in Nashville

Nashville, TN

Frothy Monkey is our official "third place" in Nashville. It's rare to find a place where you can sit and work on your laptop, eat a delicious brunch with friends, read peacefully while sipping a local IPA, or (as I have) do all three things in the same day. And of course, they serve a refreshing, light bodied cold brew on tap, a universal requirement for any establishment that seeks to be a third place.

Nashville, TN

La La Land is a madhouse of excitement and kindness. Not the prototypical coffee shop where you plop down and work on your laptop, it's more like the top tier boba shops in Asia, a drink-ordering and photo-taking experience where everyone's happy and buzzing despite having waited quite a long time for their drink (pro tip: order ahead on mobile). They specialize in tea- and coffee-adjacent drinks with unique flavors and "clouds" (the strawberry matcha was delicious). We approve of the cold brew, too -- light, goes well with a splash of coconut or oat milk, served with a big smile.

Nashville, TN

Dare we say, the best cold brew in Nashville? Well, we said it. Lovely non-profit shop in a quiet part of town, right by Lipscomb University. They have beans from (at least) three continents, and the cold brew had that perfect balance of fruit and dark chocolate.

Nashville, TN

A no-frills craft coffee stand in a convenient location close to Vanderbilt / Belmont / 12 South. Gives a Seattle vibe, always a strong signal for good cold brew. We approve!

Nashville, TN

Awesome coffee shop to post up and work from. Not to mention, they brew their own cold brew and pack it in very bottles for you to take home.

Nashville, TN

Unsurprisingly, a delicate, beautiful, floral cold brew, perfect for a refreshing drink on a warm day or, you know, if you've just had some bomb breakfast over at Kisser.

Nashville, TN

Middle Grounds is just one of those spots where you feel much cooler than you are. The owner is super friendly and unpretentious. They brew a local cold brew, and it hits perfectly, especially after breakfast at Egg Drip.

Nashville, TN

When they tell you to stay in your lane, don't listen. This is officially the first ever (beer) brewery on our list. I asked them why they decided to make cold brew coffee, and the guy there shrugged and said something to the effect of "Idk, we love coffee and kinda just felt like it." American entrepreneurship at its finest.

Nashville, TN

Silver Fox is a big open spot in Belmont with tons of seating. The clientele mostly looks too young to even drink coffee, alas I am old. More importantly the cold brew is quite good. Seems like it's technically a toddy, but profiles like a medium roast tangy CB. Certified.