Restaurants, Coffee and Local Food in Murfreesboro, TN
Coffee shops, family restaurants, breweries and caterers owned by people who live here. If you’re looking for a good cup of coffee, a family dinner or a caterer for something that matters in Murfreesboro, these 9 are handpicked by Kate Parker: 3 Frenchies Bakery, Cedar Glade Brews, Coffee Haus, Joanie’s and 5 more. Every one is locally owned, checked against its Google reviews, and a place she would send her own family.
3 Frenchies Bakery
Smyrna & Murfreesboro
Restaurants & Food
Courtney McKenney’s small-batch, hand-made sourdough out of Smyrna, sold fresh at weekend farmers markets.
Cedar Glade Brews
Murfreesboro
Restaurants & Food
A four-founder nano-brewery and taproom on Ridgely Road, pouring small-batch lagers, IPAs, stouts, and a toasted pecan porter brewed right on site. Murfreesboro's Hoppy Place, with live music, trivia, board-game nights, food trucks, and a fire-pit patio.
Coffee Haus
Murfreesboro
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★★★★★4.9(217 reviews)Family-owned coffee shop on Medical Center Parkway with specialty lattes, signature croffles, and a space designed for both studying and socializing.
Joanie’s
Murfreesboro
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★★★★★4.5(1414 reviews)Jason Day’s from-scratch Murfreesboro cafe, named for his late mother Joan, known for crepes, gourmet coffee, and all-day made-to-order food.
Just Love Coffee Cafe
Murfreesboro
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Hand-roasted coffee and a full waffle-iron menu, tucked into The Fountains at Gateway like a little oasis. A bustling community hub where Murfreesboro meets up, lingers on the patio, and wanders the shops after.
Miau Repostería
Lebanon & Murfreesboro
Restaurants & Food
Karen's home-based artisan bakery, hand-made cake pops and mini cakes, fresh and made to order, found Saturdays at the Wilson County Vendor Market.
Mr. Brews Taphouse (Murfreesboro)
Based in Murfreesboro, TN
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★★★★★4.7(336 reviews)The Bells' first taphouse, on Franklin Road, with a rotating craft beer wall, burgers made fresh to order, and a patio.
Mr. Brews Taphouse (Smyrna)
Based in Smyrna, TN
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★★★★★4.9(90 reviews)A veteran and female owned taphouse on Sam Ridley Parkway, with a rotating craft beer wall and burgers made fresh to order.
The Cool Beans Co.
Smyrna & Murfreesboro
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★★★★★4.6(59 reviews)A warm, cozy Smyrna coffee shop that grew from a 2021 coffee trailer into a true neighborhood gathering spot.