Whether it’s the rustic, comfortable vibe at Local Coffee at East Ridge, the fun and inviting aesthetic at (be) caffeinated, or the deep, rich colors and patterned walls, chairs, upholstery and floors at Mad Priest Coffee Roasters – Chattanooga’s diverse, welcoming coffee culture cultivates community, work and social spaces, and of course, great coffee.
In our current age of artisanal coffees and glossy, high-end machinery, coffee culture has long permeated our daily lives. According to the National Coffee Association, about 62 percent of American adults consume coffee every day. It jumpstarts our days, fuels us for late nights, is a lovely supporting element in our social interactions and a long-standing icon for instagrammable photos or hip locations.
Coffee is a universal language, bringing us all together in different ways: a quick coffee date with a friend, coffee breaks at work, interviewing for a job at a coffee shop, bonding over a great cup of coffee at a networking event, or just a general coffee date (the falling in love at a coffee shop trope exists for a reason).
Many of us have transitioned into working remotely over the past year, and it’s unsurprising that our Gig City has recently been named the best city to work from home by PCMag and Forbes. Chattanooga boasts many remote worker essentials – including delightful, vibrant coffee shops. These aesthetic spaces offer atmosphere, Wi-Fi and of course, your favorite coffee.
Whether you’re new to Chattanooga or a longtime local, a great way to rediscover or get to know the personality of your city is to visit its local coffee shops.