Tabla Rasa Cafe
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Tabla Rasa Cafe

2039 Greenwood Ave, Nashville, TN

★★★★★4.8(37 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Tabla Rasa Cafe is a charming neighborhood corner spot in East Nashville that's become beloved for its soft serve ice cream—a rare gem in the city that locals rave about for both quality and thoughtful touches like extra scoops. Beyond the ice cream, they're winning over regulars with strong, unpretentious lattes and generous pastries that deliver real value, plus a welcoming atmosphere that works equally well for a quick grab or a lingering sit-down. The vibe is genuinely warm and family-friendly, with staff who make you feel at home, making it feel less like a trendy coffee shop and more like the best version of your neighborhood cafe.

What to expect

Slow sitFamily friendlySpecialty drinksTraditional drinksQuick grabPastries

Google Reviews

Alex Knodel
★★★★★7 months ago

One of the few places that has soft serve ice cream in Nashville - and my, they do it good. Decent prices, coffee and drinks also available, this is the best neighborhood corner spot you could ask for if you’re a soft serve fan. There’s a bunch of tables that you can sit at to enjoy it, and it’s super kid friendly!

India Greene
★★★★★9 months ago

Cutie little place. 10/10. You cannot go wrong here. Portions are so perfect, you get a huge bang for your buck. I got chocolate sprinkles and thought it was so thoughtful to add a scoop to the bottom of the cup, I mean come ON!! So thoughtful! Atmosphere is on point and a perfect place to sit down and enjoy a nice sunny day! Darling person at the counter, who was kind and really enjoyable to chat with!! If you’re looking for a little sweet treat, this is your place!! No notes, SO cute!!

Cyndi Cortes
★★★★★10 months ago

My new favorite routine – a Tabla Rasa latte + a JMAS burrito! It's a great duo, but the coffee stands strong on its own. The east side of town is not my favorite for coffee (overpriced mostly), but Tabla Rasa is my new favorite in the area. Smooth, strong and balanced espresso with wonderful service. Look forward to coming back!

Amy G.
★★★★★a year ago

***UPDATE*** Whether you are Vegan or not, the Vegan Strawberry soft serve is Magical!! 🤤🍓🍦 We found the cutest little spot to stop and get a soft serve ice cream cone in Vanilla, Chocolate and Swirl, as well as a selection of coffee drinks to choose from. A spot for families to sit outside a play area for the kiddos! I must say they have the best soft serve ice cream! 🍦 🤍🤎

Cashea S.
★★★★★2 years ago

Such a fun little ice cream and coffee shop. The staff are super pleasant and welcoming with great service. This is your generic soft serve ice cream which means you can't go wrong. A regular vanilla cup with cherries hit the spot for a hot summer afternoon. It was not overwhelmingly sweet but nice and creamy. The spoon is a cute little shovel, however, the edges are a little sharp on the lips. It is still cute though for enjoying ice cream. The building itself is in a great location, with a fun little toy store and outdoor games. I could easily see this being a happening spot in the evenings with local neighbors. There were a couple of parking spots available, which weren't empty at 3pm when I came, but I can see these being full in the evenings and weekends. Overall, I'll gladly come back when I need a coffee or ice cream pick me up!

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