Bongo Java

Belmont-area coffee shop considered one of Nashville's originals

Outside Bongo Java at dusk
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Neighborhood Midtown
Address 2007 Belmont Blvd
Nashville, TN 37212
Phone 1-615-385-5282
Hours Sunday-Thursday, 7 am - 5 pm Friday, 7 am - 7 pm Sunday, 7 am - 9 pm

About Bongo Java

Located next to Belmont university, Bongo Java is Nashville's true coffee OG open in Music CIty since 1993. Enjoy a brew or a simple lunch at the student-filled, snug shop that also has an intimate concert and comedy venue upstairs.

Midtown · Restaurant · Coffee · Breakfast · Patio
Bongo Java's interior
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A bagel sandwich
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A breakfast plate
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A coffee outside
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A coffee shop's patio in the Spring
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Bongo Java's sign
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