The best cafes in Murfreesboro

7 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea

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Local chain serving coffee, tea & shakes, plus pastries & light eats, in a stylish, relaxed space.

6900 Lenox Village Dr Suite 8 (Nashville)

“Local chain serving coffee, tea & shakes, plus pastries & light eats, in a stylish, relaxed space.”

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Red Bicycle Coffee Co.

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Red Bicycle Coffee Co. keeps mornings civilized with specialty coffee, legit breakfast and brunch, and room to meet or just zone out. With…

5833 Nolensville Pk (Nashville)

“Red Bicycle Coffee Co. keeps mornings civilized with specialty coffee, legit breakfast and brunch, and room to meet or just zone out. With cafés in Woodbine, Vintage Edge, Mt.”

From the Nashville newsletter, September 25, 2026

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Dutch Bros Coffee

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Fun-loving drive-thru serving up customized coffees, Rebel energy drinks, cold brew, tea & more.

5451 Nolensville Pk (Nashville)

“Fun-loving drive-thru serving up customized coffees, Rebel energy drinks, cold brew, tea & more.”

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Just Love Coffee Cafe - Smyrna, TN

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Just Love Coffee Cafe - Smyrna, TN turns the humble waffle iron into a full menu, pairing hand-crafted coffee with waffle-ironed creations…

1310 Hazelwood Dr (Smyrna)

“Just Love Coffee Cafe - Smyrna, TN turns the humble waffle iron into a full menu, pairing hand-crafted coffee with waffle-ironed creations that hit every craving.”

From the Smyrna newsletter, September 28, 2026

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7 Brew Coffee

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Drive-through coffeehouse offering a wide selection of caffeinated beverages, plus teas, smoothies, and milkshakes.

217 N Thompson Ln

“Drive-through coffeehouse offering a wide selection of caffeinated beverages, plus teas, smoothies, and milkshakes.”

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Mobile Coffee Shop

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GDubb's Brew Co. is a specialty mobile coffee bar popping up around Murfreesboro with a rotating seasonal menu and espresso dialed in by a…

Murfreesboro Rd

“GDubb's Brew Co. is a specialty mobile coffee bar popping up around Murfreesboro with a rotating seasonal menu and espresso dialed in by a Rutherford County local with years in espresso machine product development, so drinks hit fast and taste right. Keep an eye out this week or book them for your next gathering.”

From the Murfreesboro newsletter, September 18, 2026

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Crossroads Cat Café

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Hit Crossroads Cat Café this week for specialty coffee, ice cream, and snacks with front row views of adoptable cats through a big window,…

1603 Buchanan St #1 (Nashville)

“Hit Crossroads Cat Café this week for specialty coffee, ice cream, and snacks with front row views of adoptable cats through a big window, or you can reserve time to hang out up close. Bonus, your latte fuels paid job training for local young adults, and they host free monthly community events.”

From the Nashville newsletter, September 17, 2026

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