The Livingstone
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The Livingstone

420 S Willow St, Chattanooga, TN

★★★★★4.9(86 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Nestled in an unassuming Chattanooga neighborhood, The Livingstone is a sustainability-minded gem where you can linger for hours over expertly crafted lattes, matcha, or soup served in teapots that make you feel fancy. The staff radiates genuine warmth, the avocado toast is genuinely exceptional, and the whole space—from cloth napkins to thoughtful cup lids—reflects a commitment to doing right by both customers and the planet. Whether you're on a parent-child date or settling in with your laptop, this is the kind of cozy, intentional spot that transforms a coffee run into a real ritual.

What to expect

Traditional drinksLight foodMeetingsSlow sitPastriesFamily friendlyMatcha & teaSpecialty drinksLaptop friendly

Google Reviews

Ryan H.
★★★★★2 months ago

First time going here and was blown away. Latte was great and avocado toast was the best I’ve ever had. It is a really nice place in an area that is a little run down, but you won’t be disappointed if you go. I parked on the side street to the right but I noticed people parking in the back left of the building. There is an outdoor patio out back too.

Hope Henchey
★★★★★3 months ago

The Livingstone is my favorite place for my 13 yr old and I to go on little dates. We LOVE the soups and our hot drinks are always perfect. We feel so fancy drinking from a teapot and it’s honestly such a good value. I always tell people from out of town to stop by here because it’s one of our very best spots in town. I also love that the courtyard in the back has stuff for little kids! I love sipping on my hot drink and catching a breather while my kids play on the swings and in the hobbit house. It’s a magical little spot!

K Hamilton
★★★★★4 months ago

An incredible coffee shop where sustainability is a priority and not an afterthought. Down to the lids of the to-go cups, and even the cloth napkins if you eat-in. I really appreciate that. The food was YUM and the drinks delicious. I decided to try the in-house-made chai and it did not disappoint. My husband tried the matcha latte with the house-made lavender syrup. The lavender was just right and not overpowering at all. Coffee shop aside, we loved the fair-trade store. I appreciated the description of the makers next to the goods. Definitely a new favorite for us!

Alexia Hines
★★★★★4 months ago

I could (and do) spend hours at coffee shops. It's always been one of those little pleasures in life that make me feel so comfy and cozy. Coffee, matcha, teas, and food? Yes please, every time. I had the Delilah, its a brown sugar & lavender matcha latte (hot) and it came with whipped cream on top, which was such a treat - amazing and warm. has that green matcha flavor but not grassy, and not too sweet. Totally addicting, I drank it way faster than I meant to.... so I got a coffee too! Brown sugar decaf Breve (hot again - its cold outside, ok). I just loved that they served their drinks in glass mugs (to go cups are an option if you aren't staying). Lastly, I got the Aberdare Chicken Sandwich with the side of Orzo salad. The pickled onions really elevated the Sandwich, and I love that they use sourdough bread from the local Neidlov's bakery. I'm all about local supporting local. The Orzo salad was so refreshing, tangy, and overall everything was so filling I only got through half of it. No worries though, they gave me a cute little to-go box. Everyone I interacted with was so sweet and gave me nothing but smiles. I am so tickled to find such a lovely gem. PS theres a very cute boutique attached to the shop, stop in after eating if you get a chance!

Jonathon Deringer
★★★★★9 months ago

Nice cozy cafe, good to stop after fighting off gremlins or goblins during the day. Staff was incredible and heartfelt in their desire to make your adventures a bit better. Grabbed a quick vanilla / creme Earl Gray, enjoyed a local shop with some adventuring supplies inspired by far-off places while we waited. Better to walk to the place rather than taking your horses but also not difficult to find a place to tie up your horses if you stay away from the busy times.

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