A candy heart-inspired coffee crawl across Nashville

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Oh, la la — we’ll take two. | Photo by @humphreysstreet

If local coffee is the key to your heart, clear your schedule for this Valentine-themed coffee crawl.

For the next two weeks, 13 local coffee shops will be serving specialty drinks inspired by candy conversation hearts. From rose lattes to strawberry whipped cream and sprinkles, there’s a latte to love.

☕ South

8th & Roast, 2108 8th Ave. S.
Sweetheart — Latte made with red velvet syrup + topped with mascarpone whipped cream

Matryoshka Coffee, 370 Herron Dr.
Kiss Me — Iced mocha with sweetened pink cold foam + topped with strawberry dust and edible glitter

Humphreys Street, 424 Humphreys St.
Ooh La La — Espresso with strawberry ice cream and a nutella fudge-dipped vanilla wafer

Tempo, 2179 Nolensville Pk.
heartBEET qTEA — A very pink drink topped with berry dust

☕ Downtown

Bagelshop, 401 Union St.
Candy Heart — Raspberry and white mocha latte topped with whipped cream and candy hearts
Bee Mine — Cinnamon and local honey latte

Moonshot Coffee Bar, 300 Gay St.
Hot Stuff — Strawberry black tea, guava, Tajin, hot sauce, watermelon soda, and candy hearts

☕ East Nashville

Crisis Cold Brew, 1006 Fatherland St. (Guerilla Bizkits pop-up)
Burning Love — Spicy dark chocolate mocha made with Ujjo coffee hot sauce (vegan and served on ice)

Retrograde Coffee, 1305 Dickerson Pk.
Be Mine — Honey rose latte made with pistachio milk

Weak, 1102 Riverside Dr.
Mocha infused with roasted almond and tart raspberry + topped with crushed dried raspberries

Ugly Mugs, 1886 Eastland Ave.
Mint to Be — Honey peppermint latte

☕ West

Dose, 3431 Murphy Rd.
Cloud 9 — Ginger ale and espresso topped with housemade salty whipped cream and vanilla sugar

Sump, 8 City Blvd.
Real Love — Neapolitan layers of sweetened condensed milk, espresso, and strawberry whipped cream

Three Brothers Coffee, 2813 West End Ave.
The Love Bug — Americano with hints of vanilla, orange, ginger, and spices topped with an orange crisp

Most beverages will be served through Feb. 19, but we recommend calling ahead to ensure availability.

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