Whatever your hankering, from an early-morning latte to a late-night snack, Frothy Monkey has got you covered. The beloved Nashville coffeehouse opened the doors last month to its impressive new location in the revitalized Chattanooga Choo Choo complex – its first location outside of its hometown.
At its core, Frothy Monkey is a coffee shop, serving an assortment of bakery items and coffee drinks crafted with beans from its Nashville roasting company. But the menu tells a bigger foodie story.
You can order full breakfasts with choices such as pancakes, omelets, bagel sandwiches and biscuits and gravy until 5 p.m. ($5.50-$9). Creative sandwiches and salads are available all day ($6.50-$13). At 5 p.m., the dinner menu kicks in, with appetizers and a sophisticated selection that includes such meals as Trout á la Heather (corn-crusted trout with a quinoa, kale and bell-pepper stir-fry for $14) and a blackened chicken breast with cheddar grits and creamed collard greens for $13. At 9 p.m., the kitchen scales back to a late-night menu, with a couple of sandwiches, snacks and desserts ($4-$13).
If you go
› What: Frothy Monkey› Where: 1400 Market St. at the Chattanooga Choo Choo.› Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday-Wednesday, 6:30 a.m. to midnight Thursday-Saturday› Prices: $4 cup of soup to $16 dinner entree› Online: Frothymonkey.com› Contact: 423-680-6343.› Alcohol: Yes.
Drink offerings run the gamut, and a full bar means you can imbibe whenever and however you like. Kahlua in that coffee, anyone? There’s a rotating list of interesting seasonal drinks, like the Lemon on a Prayer, with espresso, steamed milk, lavender, mint honey, simple syrup and lemon zest. Signature drinks include the Monkey Mocha, with espresso, steamed milk, house-made chocolate and Frothy Monkey banana syrup.