Be Caffeinated
14 W Kent St, Chattanooga, TN
Crema's Take
“Be Caffeinated is a hidden gem in Chattanooga where the espresso work is precise enough that their coffee tastes perfect straight from the hand—no tweaks needed. The vibe here is genuinely relaxed, with happy staff and a community of mellow regulars enjoying two covered patios, making it feel less like a transaction and more like stepping into someone's favorite spot. Their signature drinks like the Gig City Mocha nail that sweet-and-bitter balance, though fair warning: their popularity means the drive-through can get backed up during peak hours.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
I have been in line for 28 minutes in the drive through and they are just now getting to taking my order. Staff is nice but this is not a place I would care to be returning. I arrived at 11:05 and am currently leaving the line at 11:40. Definitely not worth the wait. Employees were very sweet and treated everyone great and the food is good but definitely will not recommend to anyone that is planning on stopping by as if it was a normal coffee shop drive through.
Lovely little coffee shop with very friendly staff. It’s the first time we’ve found a place that the coffee is perfect exactly how they hand it to you! No additions or modifications needed! We had the Gig City Mocha and the Honey “Bee”. We will definitely keep this place in mind when visiting Chattanooga.😊
Great hidden coffee shop. The coffee is great. Two nice covered patios. There is a good spirit to this place. The employees seem happy and the customers are all pretty relaxed.
I purchased an iced Gig City Mocha with no ice. I like my iced lattes on the sweet side. I felt like it was a great balance of sweet with a subtle bitterness from the espresso. I have had this place twice and I have been very pleased both times. They have what I guess is roasting equipment in the middle of the coffee shop and it gives the whole place this cool feel like you are in a brewery or something. They also had a bookshelf with some board games, toys, and books which is very neat. I would definitely come back if I am out this way. I know there main focus is drive thru but it really is a unique place.
Highly rated cafe in Chattanooga. Read the reviews on Google and thought to give it a try! Staff is friendly and sweet. I decided to go for simple hot cappuccino with oat milk. I tried the first sip and it was really strong & had bitter taste. I added some brown sugar to balance the bitterness, but it quite did not work well! It wasn't bad but not upto my taste. I believe the Iced lattes might have been better option here for me. Anyways glad got to try the highly rated cafe..
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