Awaken Coffee

This is the cutest coffee shop of old city! I have been coming here for years! I love this place for the articulately old city atmosphere, the amazing staff, and the many flavors that change on the season. I always get to try something new when I come here, but it’s almost always a different flavored latte. A little more on the pricey side, but it’s a good price for the quality and quantity. The service is quick, and it’s a great place to do your work. They also are dog friendly!

Very nice Coffee Shop in Old City Knoxville. The atmosphere is inviting, warm, artistic. Windows to Jackson are an attraction in themselves. Lovely place to visit. I notice the people are very quite in this shop (library quite). Large back room that is removed from front area may be good choice for anyone that likes less people in their space.

Also, they display art of local Artists and photographers. A very good addition to Old City Knoxville.

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cmilton111
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Great spot to grab a brew to go or sit and get some work done. Free wifi, tasty snacks, and great coffee. A lot of local sourced options. Big windows make the space feel open and airy. Lots of outlets to charge devices.
I tried the mushroom coffee and it was definitely different. Not real coffee but it had an earthy flavor.

The Honey Bear Latte was so good and the art was very well done! Local art and good vibes scattered throughout. Friendly baristas. It seemed like it was definitely a study place for students, and was very quiet.

Awaken is a great coffee shop. The staff got the job done marking the coffee delicious. It is a dark environment and was pleasant to get work done. There is no designated parking for the building but there’s street parking and paid parking nearby.

First time there. Nearby parking is all pay lot or metered. The building is old and beautiful! Greeted immediately upon entry. Baristas were very friendly and knowledgeable. Lots of cute original drink flavored options written on a chalkboard at entry. I tried the hot honey vanilla latte. Delicious! $5.41 for a 12oz (incl. tax). Music was audible but not obnoxiously loud. Lighting was nice. Enough seating for several small groups of people. The bathroom needs a key and is shared with other business in the building.

Hand down the best coffee shop in knoxville. ALWAYS my go too. Calm cozy warm environment. FANTASTIC coffee. If your looking for a locally owned coffee shop CHOOSE THIS ONE!! ❤️☕️

Really liked Awaken! The interior is beautiful, very appealing and inviting. The staff was very friendly so we felt welcomed instantly. My iced decaf Americano was perfect which I appreciated because a lot of decaf can be stale and/or boring. Their vegan gluten-free oatmeal sandwich was off the chain! Also love that the showcase local art! Small businesses supporting one another is the best!

We stopped here on the way to Nashville and it was the perfect stop. Quaint coffee shop in a historic building. Plenty of coffee flavors and options! Coffee wasn’t as hot as I would like but next time I would request it to be extra hot.

That hickory cold brew changed my life. Gotta cut it with something if you don't want your face going numb. I went with oat milk. Will likely fly back to Knoxville at some point just for this coffee.