Good Citizen Coffee Co

708 Demonbreun St, Nashville, TN

★★★★★2.5(37 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“Good Citizen Coffee Co is a hotel-adjacent specialty spot in Nashville with a convenient location inside the Embassy Suites, making it an easy grab for travelers, but reviews suggest the execution doesn't match the premium pricing—customers consistently report overpriced drinks ($9-17), aggressively hot or acidic coffee, and a reliance on automated machines rather than skilled hand-crafted preparation. While they do offer some standout items like matcha tea and cold brew alongside traditional espresso drinks, the experience seems to hinge on whether you're in the mood to take a chance on inconsistent quality rather than the reliable, thoughtful specialty coffee experience their pricing implies.”

What to expect

Early hoursLate nightsQuick grabSpecialty drinksTraditional drinksMatcha & teaCold brew

Google Reviews

Alyssa Peters

★★★★★6 months ago

Most expensive coffee I have ever bought and it is boiling hot. Came out of a machine instead of being made like I would expect a $9 espresso drink would be made. My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined.

Nora

★★★★★9 months ago

This spot is connected to the Embassy Suites, so I stopped by for a matcha. I asked for a 12oz iced matcha with coconut milk, but they said I had to order the 16oz for the iced version. Unfortunately, it was a 5/10 for me — I couldn’t taste the matcha at all, and it was sweet even though I hadn’t asked for it to be sweetened. Glad I tried it while visiting Nashville, but I’d probably explore other coffee shops next time.

Kristen Olsen

★★★★★a year ago

Okay so I didn’t go here on my last two layovers because of complaining reviews saying it was bad coffee and overpriced. Big mistake! I came here at the recommendation of a restaurant around the corner who’s barista was out sick. It’s the coziest, sweetest little spot. The baristas were friendly and service was super quick. But it was so nice in here that I decided to stay and sip my lush Americano with steamed cream. I’m in here with just one other girl and a little trio chatting away in the corner. There’s couches and comfy seating as well as tables of varying heights for business or homework. It’s warm and peaceful and the coffee is very nice. Pricy? I mean… not more than any lame Starbucks in this economy. My large Americano (usually 4 shots) was 7 bucks. I don’t love how expensive things have gotten, but that’s not the coffee shops fault. I’m gonna come back next time it’s cold and I need a cozy nook to duck into away from home.

Dee Widya

★★★★★3 years ago

Acidic coffee.. not my thing.. can taste on the first sip. Should have seen the reviews, bought it coz we stayed at the Embassy Suites. Worse i ask for extra shot of espresso. Waste of my money. 16oz latte with no flavor. BAD COFFEE.

Monica Curley

★★★★★3 years ago

The worst tasting “coffee” I have ever had. I’ve lived all over the US, travel a lot and have also been to other countries. This coffee tastes like the smell of an ash tray. $17 for two iced coffees and we ended up putting in the trash.