Bongo Java East

Stopped by here for an early morning breakfast. Nice and cozy environment. You might want to check out the menu prior to coming, to be sure their food options fit your preferences. Not the traditional breakfast spot food options, but has great caffeine options. The sandwich is the goldilox (smoked salmon sandwich) & beverage is the grey skies

The coffee was perfect, and this place has great atmosphere! There were hundreds of tabletop games free to use and there were about a dozen games going on. It seems they sometimes have euchre tournaments as well so there’s always something going on here.

This place sucks! Not only does the WIFI not work in the fenced yard meant for Bongo customers only, but the cashier said “ don’t worry, I’ll bring your food out to you!” and I checked back half an hour later to see my food in a To-go bag on the counter :( (I waited to try and get someone’s attention) they had my name and knew I was outside in the fenced area with my dog bc I specifically asked about if it was okay to be out there. I never asked for To-go. There was no line and not a lot of ppl inside.
The beer they sell isn’t allowed in the fenced area meant for bongo customers either.
Expensive as well. $20 for a bagel and coffee ain’t worth it.

Bongo East is in my top 5 favorite coffee shops in Nashville. It is unique and always popping with activity. I would not suggest coming here to get work done, unless you can concentrate with lots of people chatting and laughing. Put away your laptop and pick up a card game. The main attraction at this coffee shop is to come and play any board game you would like. Their back wall is filled with them. The staff is friendly and of course the coffee is great.

The coffee here is second to none. There is also a nice selection of breakfast items and pastries. The staff are friendly and helpful.

Great brewed coffee and tea options. Fun, quirky atmosphere. The floor-to-ceiling bathroom art is especially entertaining. If I had one critical remark, is that the music is just a little too loud. It's a great mix, don't get me wrong, but if you are coming to study or read, be sure and bring headphones.

Casual, eclectic, delicious (and different) breakfast selections and good coffee. They have almost any game you can think of. Its a great place to bring a small group of friends to play a game or to sit and do work on the computer. Super chill vibe.

This is a reliable, great place with a lovely atmosphere. Super chill vibe. Amazing game selection. If there were something to improve, I would love to see a few more beers and foods on rotation, along with a few more things made in house rather than packaged.

Good coffee! Lots of games

So happy they are open late now and the board games are awesome. The coffee and food has always been great. Also, the free 1.5 hour parking at the corner of Woodland and 11th is a very nice addition.