Bongo Java East

The coffee here is wonderful and is some of the best in town but what really makes this place is the vibe of the atmosphere and patrons. The library of board games is one of the coolest things I've ever seen in a coffee shop!

Love love love the coffee. Love their mission to support small, sustainable coffee growers around the world. Love to atmosphere of this laid-back but slightly trendy coffee shop. Love stopping by for a Grateful Bomb on a lazy morning :)

Such a cool local chain of coffeeshops! They have some of the most interesting coffee drinks I have ever experienced yet...they were actually good! The staff was always friendly/helpful and the environment was always cool! Great place!

Reading the previous reviews.... I expected better. I cant get expresso at 830 in the morning? Macine is down.... was down the previous weekend too..... Definitely wont be back.

Nerds, assemble! Creative coffee offerings, tasty menu options, a plethora of tabletop games, and Star Wars references all about.

Awesome experience Grace did a great job on the coffee and a really cool design.

No cold brew takes a star for me, but the iced coffee wasn't overly acidic, which is difficult to do. It also wasn't terribly watered down, as iced coffee commonly is. The decor was like a repurposed Barnes and Noble, which I'd expect given the neighborhood. The abject lack of proper coffee houses in the area means that this is somewhere visited in spite of, rather than due to, the quality.

Consistently good coffee and food. Great meeting place (can be loud when busy or when roasting), free WiFi, local art on the walls (changes regularly), funky vibe that's typical of East Nash, excellent staff. Bongo is a Nashville staple.

Busy place! Good coffee with a good food menu. Love all the games they have that you can play. Multiple copies of the best group/family games.

Bongo is an established coffee shop with a sort-of legacy in Nashville. Their specialty drinks are amazing! I love the ‘Grey Skies’ but enjoy trying all of their seasonal offerings. However the food leaves a lot to be desired. It doesn’t compare to the high-quality food this local chain serves at their Hillsboro Village location (Fidos). Fairly recently they started filling the space with board games (Think JJ’s in Midtown times 10). I’m not a personal fan of the change, bc I liked coming here for solitude and a creative work space, but it seems popular! All in all, I think Bongo is the best coffee in Nashville, but would go somewhere else for food if given the choice.