
About Poet's South
Poet's South is Cookeville's beloved independent gathering place, where genuine hospitality and thoughtful service set them apart from chain coffee shops. With a stellar 4.5-star rating from the community, they've earned trust as a reliable neighborhood spot—especially known for their drive-through gluten-free breakfast options that keep locals coming back. Stop by to experience the kind of personalized care and quality that only a locally-owned café can offer.
What People Are Saying
from Google"A regular stop as they are the only place in town I can get a drive through gluten free breakfast. (Also they just make a great breakfast) Plus their drinks are always good."
"i was a regular here until they gave me hot tea that scalded my legs 20 minutes after ordering it. i had to seek medical care which i’ve never done for a burn. i had ordered hot tea before and i knew they served it too hot because i make it at home and order it elsewhere. weeks later, my boyfriend went back to get a tea and although it was double cupped, it was so hot he couldn’t carry it inside to show the barista. he went and tried to let her know that they had served tea too hot, but the barista didn’t care. He explained my injuries and told her he just didn’t want anyone else being hurt and she literally shrugged at him. She didn’t offer an “i’m sorry”. She told him if he doesn’t like hot tea she can make it iced. He explained this wasn’t the problem because we regularly order hot tea. it was literally a slap in the face as a regular, especially cause i know she’s management. i haven’t returned"
"We came in for coffee and breakfast after our niece said to stop for a chocolate chip muffin. We got the muffin and two classic sandwiches. I don't know how they made the bagel so soft but still have a crunch and the herb cream cheese was just enough on the sandwiches. My chai was delicious and just how ordered it with no foam. They even used my sisters travel yeti for her latte (also good). Thanks? I'm sure the muffin will be just as delicious somewhere on the road as we head back north."
"I go once a week, sometimes 2 admittedly. I get a hot white chocolate mocha, which their coffee is really good, not that froo froo stuff.. And I also get a apple butter turkey on croissant, and let me tell you, it's darn good. Pretty sure they make it with love every time. The dude that made it this morning I think put extra love. So good!"
"Ordered here for the first time today. We got 3 different coffees and they got all 3 orders wrong and the coffee we did get tasted like something was soured or gone bad. I ended up very sick about an hour after drinking about a fourth of a cup. Will not be going back there ever again!! Very very disappointed with the quality of the coffee especially for the prices they charge."
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