Primo Passo Coffee

Primo Passo Coffee

2099 Thunderhead Rd, Knoxville, TN

★★★★★4.9(109 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Primo Passo brings a refreshing brightness to Knoxville's coffee landscape with its modern, thoughtfully designed space that stands apart from the typical dark, woodsy cafes in the area. Their espresso-focused menu shines through creative seasonal drinks like pistachio and sweet potato casserole lattes, each made with genuine intention and care, while the knowledgeable owner ensures every cup meets serious quality standards. It's the kind of spot where you'll want to linger with friends or neighbors, knowing you're sipping something genuinely special rather than settling for chain coffee.

What to expect

Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings.

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Google Reviews

Noor A.
★★★★★2 months ago

I highly recommend checking Primo Passo out! You won’t be disappointed. I got the pistachio latte and it was soooo good. They truly care about making good quality coffee. Each cup is made with intention and it shows. It’s also a great atmosphere to do work or just grab some…

Regina Hopkins
★★★★★3 months ago

My first time here today and oh my goodness… the vanilla latte met my expectations! Whenever I try out a coffee shop for the first time, I usually order vanilla latte so I can compare it to others I’ve tried. To date, this coffee shop rates at the top of my coffee shops in…

Amanda Bornhoeft
★★★★★5 months ago

This is actually my first visit to Primo Passo Coffee. I've been meaning to try them since I work just down the road from here. I got the sweet potato casserole latte and a sesame bagel with the scallion dill cream cheese. My boyfriend got the New Orleans style cold brew and an…

Jennifer Porco
★★★★★6 months ago

Such a cute spot! Glad to find something in this side that isn’t the typical S*bucks or DD! Unlike other dark, moody, woodsy shops in the area, Primo Passo is light and bright and a GREAT atmosphere for a business meet up or study time. I have been to MANY coffee shops, and this…

Xin Huang
★★★★★8 months ago

Primo Passo is such a fantastic addition to Knoxville’s coffee scene! The space is bright, modern, and thoughtfully designed. The coffee is absolutely top-notch. The owner is incredibly knowledgeable about coffee and clearly passionate about what he does. Whether you’re a…

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