Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii

Known For
Hawaiian-sourced single-origin roasts you won't find anywhere else in the city
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii brings genuine island-roast culture to Nashville, pairing bright and airy interiors with a cozy nook sensibility that feels more retreat than chain outpost. The tropical sourced beans are the real story here.
🕐Best time to visit: Just before closing on a weeknight
Our Take
The Hawaiian beans bring a genuinely distinct origin story to Nashville's coffee scene, and the full sensory setup — cozy nooks, vintage touches, bright interiors — makes the morning ritual feel intentional rather than routine. A strong local favorite that earns its standout status.
The Vibe
FindCuteSpots Original
✦ Cute Score ✦
Location
Downtown
1608 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37212, USA
✦ Free Weekly Dispatch
Love spots like this? Get hidden gems delivered to your inbox every Tuesday.
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
More spots like this

Surefire Coffee Co.
Surefire Coffee Co. earns its name — the vintage interior and bright, airy layout make it one of Nashville's most reliably photogenic coffee stops. Every cup…

Milk & Honey Gulch
Milk & Honey Gulch earns its local favorite status through bright & airy interiors, a vintage interior warmth, and baristas who seem genuinely invested in what…

The Butter Milk Ranch
The Butter Milk Ranch leans fully into its cozy nook energy, making it easy to lose an hour or two over coffee and something indulgent. It photographs well…

Silver Fox Coffee Lounge
Silver Fox Coffee Lounge channels its vintage interior into something that feels genuinely curated rather than decorative — every corner photographs well, and…

Five Daughters Bakery | East Nashville
Five Daughters Bakery in East Nashville pulls off something rare — a vintage interior that feels genuinely lived-in rather than styled, with 100-layer donuts…

Dawn Cafe East Nashville
Dawn Cafe East Nashville wraps you in exposed brick warmth and the kind of morning light that makes every latte look like it was staged. This charming…

Frothy Monkey
Frothy Monkey has cemented itself as a Nashville institution through its exposed brick interiors, bright & airy layouts, and a charming storefront that…

Rainforest Cafe
Rainforest Cafe turns a Nashville coffee stop into something genuinely theatrical, with photo moments lurking around every cozy nook. Come for the novelty,…
Is this your business? Claim or edit this listing — we'll get back to you within 24 hours.