Three Brothers Coffee

As I walked through the pushing-100-degrees heat in Nashville, even the most mediocre iced coffee would have sufficed to cool me down; however, as luck would have it, I ended up at Three Brothers Coffee and much more than a cold drink to make my day. Its incorporation of outdoorsy vibes, Tennessean pride, classic college coffeehouse looks, and, not least, good coffee make it a memorable experience.

Three Brothers is adjacent to Cumberland Transit, an outdoors store, and the connection is apparent in the recycled bicycles that have become coffee house décor. An old, high-wheel bicycle hangs from the ceiling, echoing the logo at the front of the store.

What should I order at Three Brothers Coffee?

The food is just as excellent as, if not better than, the interior design. Iced latte is smooth, rich, and refreshing. Espresso, currently a blend from Bongo Java in Nashville, may even be better in a hot latte given its warm undertones, but as an iced latte it it an incredible drink: the best iced coffee I’ve had in recent memory. Its flavor, milk-to-espresso ratio, and the way the iced coffee somehow conveys warmth make me a believer.

An accompanying scone is tastefully flavored, with lavender present but not overpowering. A great pairing with afternoon coffee.

As well as coffee and pastries, Three Brothers Coffee serves breakfast.

Notes: large seating area in café, good place to sit down with a coffee and get work done. WIFI available. Open 7 days a week.