Independent coffee shops are becoming as ubiquitous in Nashville as seeing someone wear cowboy boots down lower Broadway. Locally-owned coffee shops are usually within close proximity of college campuses, a benefit to those seeking a boost of java. Coffee, Lunch is no exception.
The new coffee hot spot opened last week along 10th Ave. South, adding to Nashville’s already great selection of coffee houses.
“Monday couldn’t have been a smoother day,” said co-owner Khalil Davis. “People were trying to get in because they saw people in here. We had a soft opening Aug. 27 for our neighbors above us. Our printed opening date was actually Sept. 4.”
Davis said he was encouraged by the warm reception and decided to open a week early.
“We started off by doing a 50 percent off everything,” he said. “It worked out fantastic. By Tuesday, we had so many people pulling on the door, trying to get in, we just decided to go for it and see how busy we can get.”
As for the naming of the coffee shop, Davis said, “It was a mistake. We couldn’t come up with a name, so when we submitted our business plan, we put coffee, lunch. Once it was reviewed, the name stuck.”
Coffee, Lunch is what you’d expect in a coffee house, except with a few twists.
For starters, the music selection includes ‘90s underground hip hop but also contemporary indie.
For food, you can choose from offerings such as penne pasta and potato salad. On the menu are also ham and cheese croissants, sandwiches and salads. For drink choices, the shop has espressos, cappuccinos, lattes, teas and juices.
The shop’s bakery includes desserts such as brownies, chocolate-drizzled croissants, cookies and carrot cupcakes, among other things.
Coffee, Lunch is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 300 10th Ave. South.