About Coffee & Company
Coffee & Company is a small, locally owned coffee shop inside The Village Shops at 634 Parkway in downtown Gatlinburg, near traffic light 6. Local guides describe it as a fixture of downtown for roughly 25 years, tucked just behind the fountain in the Village's courtyard. If you want a cup of something warm before you wade into the Parkway crowds, this is one of the calmer places to get it.
The drinks
The menu is long. Hot coffee, flavored lattes, cappuccinos, frappe-style blended drinks, cold brew, fruit smoothies, teas and matcha drinks are all on offer, and one local guide calls out the hot chocolate. Flavored coffees such as Kentucky Bourbon, Snickerdoodle, Chocolate Truffle, Creme Brulee and Southern Pecan are part of the draw. You can buy bagged coffee to take back to your cabin, which makes it a nice stop before a week of making your own breakfast.
The setting
The Village Shops are a cluster of stone-and-timber buildings arranged around a courtyard on the Parkway, built in 1969 and styled like a European village. Coffee & Company is part of that setting, so you walk through a courtyard instead of a strip-mall lot. Neighboring shops include The Donut Friar, which makes it easy to pair a pastry with your latte.
Practical notes
- Hours: published listings disagree, so call or check the shop's page on The Village Shops site before planning a specific time.
- Service: the shop is small, and some reviewers report a wait when it is busy, particularly on weekend mornings.
- Price: the $ tier, which is easy on a vacation budget.
- Parking: downtown parking is tight, and city garages are the reliable option. The free Gatlinburg trolley runs the Parkway.
Making a morning of it
The Village is close to the middle of town, so a walk from here puts you near the Parkway's shops and attractions. For a day in the mountains, Great Smoky Mountains National Park begins at the edge of town, and a quick coffee stop is an easy way to start. Remember that the park requires a parking tag for any stop over 15 minutes, and federal passes do not replace it.
If you are visiting in fall, mornings are cool enough that a hot drink and a courtyard seat are a pleasant way to ease into the day before the lines build.
Good to know
- What kind of food does Coffee & Company serve?
- Coffee, Cafe, Bakery. It’s known for flavored lattes and specialty coffee.
- Does Coffee & Company take reservations?
- No. Call (865) 430-3600 to check.