Looking for a study break, or better yet, a quiet place to study?
J & J’s Market & Café is the place to go.
This quaint, yet spacious, coffee shop is located at 1912 Broadway almost in downtown Nashville.
The entrance to J & J’s is composed of a storefront market with rare items ranging from imported coffee and chocolates to baked goods, beers, magazines, and typical gas station commodities.
Walk a few steps further and you’ll be greeted by a European-style café with a variety of seating options, such as wooden tables, antique chairs and vintage couches. The dark brick walls are lined with artwork from local artists. The collections are changed bi-weekly.
J & J’s attracts a diverse group of people. Although most often frequented by Vanderbilt students, the crowd certainly varies from night to night.
There are several loudspeakers throughout the café, which showcase music by a variety of artists, including Band of Horses, Adele, Death Cab for Cutie and James Taylor.
Although at times the atmosphere is eerily quiet, many Nashvillians find this place to be relaxing and rather comfortable. Free Wi-Fi is available for all. The staff is friendly and enjoys striking up conversation with the customers.
J & J’s is open from 7 a.m.-midnight Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-midnight on Saturdays and 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. on Sundays.
Need a boost of productivity at the end of the semester? Get off campus and make the 10-minute drive to J & J’s!