The best cafes in Tri Cities

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

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Dunkin'

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Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.

101 Hospitality Pl (Kingsport)

“Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.”

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7 Brew Coffee

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Drive-thru chain dishing up a variety of coffee drinks, energy drinks, smoothies, teas, Italian sodas and milkshakes.

1775 Fort Henry Dr (Kingsport)

“Drive-thru chain dishing up a variety of coffee drinks, energy drinks, smoothies, teas, Italian sodas and milkshakes.”

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The Bagel Exchange

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Coffee shop specializing in New York-style bagels and bagel sandwiches plus muffins.

107 W Center St (Kingsport)

“Coffee shop specializing in New York-style bagels and bagel sandwiches plus muffins.”

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7 Brew Coffee

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Drive-thru coffee shop serving up iced teas, energy drinks and smoothies in a casual atmosphere.

1336 E Stone Dr (Kingsport)

“Drive-thru coffee shop serving up iced teas, energy drinks and smoothies in a casual atmosphere.”

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Dos Gatos Coffee Bar

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No cats here, just excellent coffee, tasty eats, and baristas who make the whole thing feel like your neighborhood living room. Dos Gatos…

238 E Main St (Johnson City)

“No cats here, just excellent coffee, tasty eats, and baristas who make the whole thing feel like your neighborhood living room. Dos Gatos Coffee Bar keeps downtown Johnson City buzzing with community vibes and cups you’ll actually look forward to this week.”

From the Tri Cities newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Auntie Ruth's Doughnuts & Pretzels at King's Corner

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Cinnamon sugar rings fried every morning, pretzels you tear into with zero regrets, and a solid cup of coffee to seal the deal. Auntie…

120 S Dossett Dr (Johnson City)

“Cinnamon sugar rings fried every morning, pretzels you tear into with zero regrets, and a solid cup of coffee to seal the deal. Auntie Ruth's Doughnuts & Pretzels at King's Corner keeps the specials changing, with classic vanilla glazed and chocolatey standbys in the mix.”

From the Johnson City newsletter, August 13, 2026

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