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Stay Golden Restaurant

Stay Golden offers a bright and modern atmosphere perfect for remote work. With a menu featuring unique coffee drinks and a selection of breakfast and lunch options, it's a favorite among locals. The staff is friendly, and the rotating seasonal coffee flavors keep things interesting.

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The Café at Thistle Farms

The Café at Thistle Farms is a social enterprise that supports women survivors. The café offers a homey atmosphere with light breakfast and lunch options, as well as coffee and tea. It's a comfortable place to work, with a mission that adds meaning to your visit. The quality of service and the welcoming environment make it a standout choice.

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Biscuit Love

This popular brunch spot pairs its well-loved Southern dishes with a vibrant, upbeat energy. Known for buttery biscuits and inventive plates like shrimp and grits, it’s a staple for Gulch mornings. The lines can be long on weekends, but service moves fast and efficiently. A great pick for a full breakfast with coffee in hand.

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E+ROSE Wellness Cafe - The Gulch

For clean eats and thoughtfully made drinks, E+ROSE is the neighborhood’s wellness café of choice. The menu is plant-forward and dietitian-approved, featuring smoothies, wellness lattes, and bowls. Its light-filled space and patio seating make it a refreshing place to recharge. A go-to for health-minded locals looking for quality ingredients.

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E+ROSE Wellness Cafe – Wedgewood-Houston

If you’re the type who likes your workspace to be as clean and plant-forward as your smoothie bowl, E+ROSE is the move. This superfood café is designed with wellness and clarity in mind—bright lighting, soft tones, and minimalist vibes make it feel both calm and stylish. It’s a go-to for matcha lovers.

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Humphreys Street Coffee

Housed in a vintage home, Humphreys Street delivers that perfect blend of rustic charm and modern café culture. This nonprofit café roasts its beans and reinvests profits into local youth programs, making your daily coffee habit part of something bigger. Inside, it’s warm and relaxed, with exposed beams and chic finishes.

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Just Love Coffee Café – Melrose

Just Love is one of those places where you can get your caffeine fix, grab a bite, and even bring your kids. It’s bright, casual, and packed with friendly energy. The prices here are refreshingly reasonable, especially considering the food menu is stacked with waffles, wraps, and breakfast bowls. There’s plenty of seating and even a few games, which add to the relaxed vibe.

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The Well Coffeehouse – Koinonia

The Well is one of those places that balances comfort, quality, and a bigger mission. Just a short walk from Vanderbilt, this nonprofit café donates its profits to provide clean water globally, so every cup you sip supports something meaningful. But mission aside, it’s just a great spot to work.

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Steadfast Coffee - Germantown

This sleek, industrial-style café offers strong coffee, fresh pastries, and just enough seating to settle in. The vibe is relaxed, and their espresso drinks are consistently excellent. It’s a neighborhood favorite for good reason. The seasonal menu always has a few surprises worth trying.

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Bean Loft Coffee Company

This one’s perfect if you want a cozy indoor space to read, work, or meet up. The burritos are big and satisfying, and the staff are as welcoming as it gets. It also doubles as a community space with local goods. Basically, it’s a coffee shop that feels like a living room.