Aldar brews their coffee from beans imported from farmlands in Yemen that have been growing coffee for hundreds of years. “Essentially Yemeni people were the first to grow coffee as a crop and were the first to brew coffee,” says owner Hussan Alwadi. “This was the first coffee drink developed with milk. Since Yemeni coffee beans have a natural cocoa flavor, ever since coffee became a global phenomenon, baristas all over the world have tried to mimic this drink by adding chocolate syrup.”

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. Boycott hosts regular pop-ups from local coffee enthusiasts. They recently switched to an orderin advance system, so be sure to check their website.

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.

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.

Known for their fabulous baked goods and honey from their own hives, Hive Bagel & Deli has a solid coffee program.. While you’re there, be sure to try out their bagels, housemade cream cheeses, sandwiches, salads, and more! Hive is a seed-to-plate concept.

Hustle & Dough is located inside downtown’s Arrive hotel. They sell coffee drinks and whole beans from Mammoth Coffee Co. along side freshly-made pastries, small plates, and breads any day of the week. Try the signature Bourbon Mocha.

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.

MoQana is a stylish coffee shop rightly named after the traditional Yemeni latte (featuring organically sourced Yemeni coffee beans and a glorious addition of cardamom). It is probably the smoothest cup of coffee you’ll ever drink. Owner Baleeg Mohamed also practices sustainability and traditional preparations by brewing coffee husks, ginger, cinnamon, and cardamon to create Juban

Bartlett's newest coffeehouse is just what the doctor ordered! When the pharmacy next door to Side Porch Steakhouse in Bartlett closed, the steakhouse owners decided to turn it into a coffeehouse! Local roaster Comeback Coffee supplies the beans and all syrups are made in-house. The drinks are fun and creative and you can have a bite to eat too.

Dubai Chocolate Iced Latte, anyone? You’ll find this and more at Sweet Eye Coffee House & Roastery in Cordova! Aimen Alaina and his wife Kamila started roasting and selling their coffee in bags in 2020, and then selling it by the cup from their coffee truck in 2023. Their beautiful shop next to the International Cordova Farmers Market also offers crepes, croissants, refreshers, and mocktails.

Located inside the Latting Speed Shop, Team Car Cafe connects the bike shop to El Mero Taco restaurant next door. Pop in for a seasonal coffee menu featuring Ethnos Coffee Roasters and grab a breakfast taco to go. During lunch hours, order from El Mero’s menu and have it delivered to the coffee shop side.

Voodoo Cafe’s most popular beverage is the iced Vietnamese coffee. Makes sense, since their other specialty is beignets. (Anyone who’s ever been to Cafe du Monde in New Orleans knows this is a tried-and-true combination!) In addition to traditional beignets, they have voodoo doll-shaped beignets that can be covered with all sorts of toppings. They serve roasts from Cxffeeblack and Ethnos Coffee Roasters.