Vertical Coffee Company
About Vertical Coffee Company in Cookeville, TN
Vertical Coffee Company is Cookeville's most acclaimed coffee roaster, and the numbers back it up: 4.9 stars from 379 reviews. That's one of the highest-rated businesses of any kind in the city, earned by a shop that takes coffee seriously from origin to cup. Located on W Spring Street in downtown Cookeville, Vertical is the place where coffee people in the Upper Cumberland go when they want the real thing.
The name 'Vertical' is a reference to the supply chain: Vertical Coffee Company is involved in the full process, from sourcing beans directly from farms and co-ops to roasting them in-house to serving them as espresso, pour-over, and cold brew in the café. That kind of intentional sourcing produces coffee that tastes like something - specific origins, specific flavors, specific care.
The café itself is worth the visit on its own terms: a well-designed space in the heart of downtown Cookeville that serves as a gathering point for the city's coffee community. Open Monday through Saturday, with the wholesale operation also serving regional accounts. If you drink coffee and you're in Cookeville, Vertical Coffee Company is the mandatory stop.
Cookeville Scoop Pick
4.9 stars from 379 Cookeville customers. In-house roasting. Direct-trade sourcing. Beautiful downtown space. Vertical Coffee Company is the best coffee in Cookeville - and it's not particularly close. A mandatory stop for anyone who takes coffee seriously.
What to Order
Ask what single-origin pour-over is available. If you're an espresso drinker, a cortado or flat white will show off the roasting quality. Don't leave without something to take home.
“The best coffee in Cookeville, full stop. Vertical Coffee is the reason to visit downtown - and to stay.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vertical Coffee Company in Cookeville?
Vertical Coffee Company is a specialty coffee roaster and café at 8 W Spring St in downtown Cookeville, TN. It roasts its own coffee in-house with direct-trade sourcing and holds a 4.9-star rating from nearly 400 reviews.
What are Vertical Coffee Company's hours?
Vertical Coffee Company is open Monday through Friday 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Closed Sunday.
Is Vertical Coffee Company the best coffee shop in Cookeville?
With a 4.9-star rating from nearly 400 reviews and an in-house roasting operation, Vertical Coffee Company is consistently recognized as the premier coffee destination in Cookeville and the broader Upper Cumberland region.
Does Vertical Coffee Company roast their own coffee?
Yes - Vertical Coffee Company is both a roaster and a café. They source coffee directly from farms and co-ops and roast in-house, which is what makes the quality exceptional.
Where is Vertical Coffee Company relative to the Cookeville square?
Vertical Coffee Company is at 8 W Spring St, within one block of the Cookeville courthouse square - easy walking distance from all of downtown.
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