Dose Coffee Nashville: Every Location, Menu, and What to Order

Dose Coffee Nashville is a locally owned specialty coffee and food concept with three distinct cafes across greater Nashville, founded in 2009 at its original West Nashville location on Murphy Road. Each shop carries a different personality: the West End original is a quick-service neighborhood anchor known for its Rosemary Biscuit and morning espresso crowd, the East Nashville location doubles as a Dram Bar with craft cocktails and extended evening service, and the Old Hickory Village outpost blends elements of both in a quieter, residential setting near the lake. If you are trying to decide which location fits your visit or your morning routine, the answer depends heavily on what you want to eat, how long you plan to stay, and what time of day you are going.

• Three locations: West End (Murphy Rd), East Nashville (McGavock Pike / Riverside Village), and Old Hickory Village, each with distinct service styles and menus.

• Founded in 2009 in West Nashville; the Rosemary Biscuit originated at the Murphy Road location and remains a signature item.

• East Nashville location operates as Dose Café and Dram Bar, offering coffee-centric cocktails and alcohol alongside the standard food and espresso menu.

• Old Hickory Village is the newest shop, about 20 minutes northeast of downtown, featuring a fireplace, a patio, and a hybrid menu drawing from both sister locations.

• Hours vary by location and have changed over time; always verify current hours before visiting, particularly for the Dram Bar evening service at the East Nashville café.

• All three cafes offer made-from-scratch food menus, in-house bakery items, and full espresso and tea programs.

Planning a Nashville trip and wondering where to start your mornings? Dose has earned its place as a genuine local institution, not just a trendy pop-up. The three-location footprint means one of the cafes is almost certainly close to where you are staying or exploring. Below is a location-by-location breakdown of what each spot does best, who it is really for, and what you should order when you walk in.

At Underwood Manor, we keep the kitchen stocked and the Nespresso Virtuo running for every guest, but we also know that the right local coffee shop is a ritual for most Nashville visitors. A handful of groups we have hosted have made Dose part of their morning routine, and for good reason. If you are curious about where to stay while you explore Music City, check out our Nashville things to do guide for a fuller picture of the city beyond the honky tonks.

What Is Dose Coffee Nashville and Where Did It Start?

Dose Coffee Nashville is an independent, multi-location specialty coffee and food company founded in 2009 in the West Nashville neighborhood, at 3431 Murphy Road between the Sylvan Park and West End communities. According to Dose Nashville's About Us page, the brand grew from a single neighborhood café into three distinct cafes serving greater Nashville, with each location building on a shared commitment to in-house baking, made-from-scratch food, and specialty espresso.

Specifically, the West Nashville shop was the birthplace of the Rosemary Biscuit, a savory item that became the brand's most cited signature and the template for the food-forward identity the brand carries into each new location. The expansion to East Nashville and eventually Old Hickory Village followed that same philosophy: serious coffee paired with a real food menu, not an afterthought pastry case.

For first-time visitors to Nashville, Dose is the kind of local café that regulars point to as evidence that the city's coffee culture extends well beyond national chains. The three shops are spread across meaningfully different Nashville neighborhoods, which means each one serves a genuinely different crowd and a somewhat different experience.

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Where Is the West End Dose Located and What Is It Best For?

The West End location of Dose Coffee Nashville sits at 3431 Murphy Road, Nashville, TN 37203, between the Sylvan Park and West End neighborhoods and within a short drive of Vanderbilt University, Belmont University, and Lipscomb University. According to the official West End location page, the shop opened in 2009 as the brand's first café and continues to serve as the flagship.

Current weekday hours run from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday, with weekend hours shifting to 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday. A TripAdvisor listing for the West Nashville address notes parking availability on-site, which matters because Murphy Road gets congested during morning rush. If you are driving from downtown Nashville, budget about 10 minutes; the café sits just off I-65 and I-40.

The West End shop is best described as a workhorse neighborhood café. It draws a mix of Vanderbilt students, West End commuters, and Sylvan Park residents who treat it as a daily habit rather than a destination. The service is quick, the food program is serious, and the Rosemary Biscuit remains the item locals consistently recommend to first-timers. The adjacent Gran Cru Wine and Spirits shares the same stretch of Murphy Road, which makes this block a go-to for locals doing errands.

What most visitors miss about this location: the breakfast and lunch items are served all day, which means you can order the Rosemary Biscuit at noon and not feel like you are disrupting any kitchen schedule. The coffee program leans toward classic espresso preparation rather than the more cocktail-adjacent offerings you will find at the East Nashville Dram Bar.

Best Time to Visit West End Dose

Weekday mornings between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM see the highest traffic. If you want a seat and a slower pace, arriving after 10:00 AM on a weekday gives you more room. Saturday mornings tend to build steadily after the 7:00 AM opening. The shop's proximity to three universities means the after-lunch crowd (12:30 PM to 2:00 PM) also gets active during the academic year.

What Makes the East Nashville Dose Different From the Other Locations?

The East Nashville location, known as Dose Café and Dram Bar, is the most distinctive of the three Dose Coffee Nashville cafes. It operates at 1400 McGavock Pike, Nashville, TN 37216, at the corner of McGavock Pike and Riverside Drive in the Riverside Village and Inglewood area. Per the Nashville Guru business listing, the café offers specialty coffee, tea, and pastries alongside full bar service, which separates it clearly from both sister locations.

The Dram Bar component means Dose East Nashville stocks coffee-centric cocktails in addition to the standard espresso and food menu. This is not just a café that happens to have a beer tap; the cocktail program is built around coffee as a central ingredient, which makes evening visits feel like a deliberate continuation of the brand's identity rather than a tacked-on bar concept.

Daytime hours at the East Nashville location run approximately 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM for the full food and coffee service, with evening hours extending the operation for bar-focused visits. Delivery platform listings on Uber Eats note that house coffee service typically ends at 1:00 PM on those platforms. For dinner-style or cocktail-focused visits, the café's own current hours should be confirmed directly, as they have varied over time.

The East Nashville neighborhood around Riverside Village is walkable and distinctly residential, making this a natural stop for East Nashville locals exploring the area on foot. The phone number for this location is (615) 730-8625.

What to Order at Dose Café and Dram Bar

During morning and midday hours, the food menu mirrors the West End's made-from-scratch approach, with in-house bakery items and substantive breakfast and lunch options. For evening visits, the coffee cocktail program is the reason to come. Ask specifically about the current seasonal bar menu, since the cocktail offerings at the Dram Bar rotate. If you are visiting Nashville for a bachelorette or birthday weekend and want a coffee shop that transitions into an evening spot, this East Nashville location is the one to bookmark.

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What Is the Old Hickory Village Dose Location Like?

The Old Hickory Village location is the third and newest Dose Coffee Nashville café, situated in the Historic Old Hickory Village neighborhood approximately 20 minutes northeast of downtown Nashville. According to the official Old Hickory location page, this shop is positioned near Old Hickory Lake and close to the planned Old Hickory Village Community Center, giving it a distinctly suburban and community-oriented character that neither the West End nor East Nashville locations share.

Specifically, the Old Hickory shop features a fireplace and a patio, which make it particularly appealing during cooler months or on mild days when the outdoor seating fills up. The concept is described as a hybrid of the East Nashville food menu depth and the West Nashville service style, meaning you get a robust food program without the Dram Bar component.

For Nashville visitors staying in or near the Hermitage area, or those doing a day trip toward Old Hickory Lake, this café functions as a proper destination stop rather than a quick commuter grab. It is the most relaxed of the three locations in terms of pace and crowd density.

Parking and Accessibility at Old Hickory

The Old Hickory Village location benefits from the quieter suburban setting, which generally means easier parking than the Murphy Road West End shop. If you are visiting during a weekend morning when the patio is open, arriving before 9:00 AM gives you the best chance at an outdoor seat. The shop draws a local neighborhood crowd rather than the student-and-commuter mix of the West End, so the overall energy is noticeably quieter on weekday mornings.

How Do the Three Dose Locations Compare Side by Side?

A side-by-side comparison of all three Dose Coffee Nashville locations reveals meaningful differences in hours, menu depth, and the type of experience each is built for. The table below reflects information from the official Dose locations page and verified third-party listings, with the caveat that hours can shift seasonally and should always be confirmed before visiting in 2026.

Location	Address	Weekday Hours	Weekend Hours	Phone	Notable Feature
West End (Murphy Rd)	3431 Murphy Rd, Nashville, TN 37203	Mon, Fri 6:00 AM, 5:00 PM	Sat, Sun 7:00 AM, 5:00 PM	(615) 457-1300	Original location; Rosemary Biscuit birthplace; parking on-site; near Vanderbilt
East Nashville / Dram Bar	1400 McGavock Pike, Nashville, TN 37216	Mon: Fri 7:00 AM, closes varies	Sat: Sun 7:00 AM, closes varies	(615) 730-8625	Dram Bar coffee cocktails; evening service; Riverside Village neighborhood
Old Hickory Village	Historic Old Hickory Village, Nashville area	Confirm directly	Confirm directly	Confirm via website	Fireplace; patio; hybrid menu; ~20 min from downtown; near Old Hickory Lake

A note on hours: the times listed above reflect the most consistently cited figures from official Dose Nashville pages and third-party listings as of 2026, but all three locations have adjusted hours at various points. The West End's early 6:00 AM weekday opening is the most stable data point. For the Dram Bar's evening hours specifically, calling (615) 730-8625 or checking the Dose Coffee main website before you go is the safest approach.

What Should You Order at Dose Coffee Nashville?

The signature item across the Dose Coffee Nashville brand is the Rosemary Biscuit, which originated at the West End location and remains the most-cited menu item in visitor reviews and local coverage. It is a savory biscuit, and the combination of the herb profile with the made-from-scratch preparation is what separates it from standard café pastry. Order it at the West End or Old Hickory locations during any part of the day, since Dose serves breakfast and lunch all day rather than cutting off the morning menu at a fixed time.

For espresso, all three locations run a specialty coffee program built on quality sourcing and in-house preparation rather than commodity beans. The espresso-based drinks are where to focus your order if you care about coffee quality specifically. At the East Nashville Dram Bar, the coffee cocktail menu is the unique draw; a bourbon-and-espresso style cocktail or a coffee-based evening drink is the experience you cannot get at the other two locations.

What to skip: if you are in a genuine rush during the West End morning peak (roughly 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays), complex food orders can slow things down. The café is not a drive-through operation. Budget 10 to 15 minutes if you want food and a drink during the morning rush, or arrive before 7:15 AM to beat the queue.

How Does Dose Fit Into a Nashville Trip Itinerary?

Dose Coffee Nashville fits best as a morning anchor or a mid-afternoon reset rather than a destination you plan an entire day around. For groups staying near downtown or in the Gulch area, the West End location on Murphy Road is the most accessible, a roughly 10-minute drive from Lower Broadway. For groups based in East Nashville or the Inglewood area, the Riverside Village café at McGavock Pike is the natural choice and the one that extends into evening hours if the group wants to transition into cocktail territory without leaving the coffee shop energy behind.

For Nashville visitors on a Nashville trip planning itinerary, here is a practical approach by group type:

• Bachelorette groups: Start Saturday morning at the West End location for the Rosemary Biscuit and a full espresso order before the day picks up. The space is functional rather than precious, so a table of six is manageable.

• Birthday weekends: The East Nashville Dram Bar works well for a late-afternoon or early-evening stop on a day when the group is exploring the Riverside Village area. Coffee cocktails as a pregame alternative to a full bar setup.

• First-time Nashville visitors: West End is the most straightforward introduction to the brand. Order the Rosemary Biscuit, get an espresso drink, and use the remaining time to plan your Broadway evening from a table.

• Day trippers to Old Hickory Lake: The Old Hickory Village location is a genuine reason to linger before or after time on the water. The fireplace makes it particularly good from October through March.

Underwood Manor sits about 5 minutes from downtown Nashville and roughly 10 minutes from the West End Murphy Road location, making a morning Dose run easy to fold into a group trip itinerary. For larger celebrations, the property's Nespresso Virtuo machine handles the first round of coffee before anyone leaves the house; Dose handles the second round when the group is ready to move.

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What Are the Practical Logistics for Visiting Each Dose Location?

Practical logistics for Dose Coffee Nashville vary meaningfully by location. First, parking: the West End Murphy Road location has on-site parking, which TripAdvisor's listing for 3431 Murphy Road confirms. This is a genuine advantage given the busy nature of that stretch of road during weekday mornings. Street parking exists but competes with the surrounding neighborhood and businesses near Gran Cru Wine and Spirits.

For the East Nashville Dram Bar at McGavock Pike, the Riverside Village neighborhood has street parking along the surrounding blocks. The area is walkable if you are staying in or near East Nashville, and the corner location at McGavock Pike and Riverside Drive is easy to find without navigation. No dedicated lot is confirmed at this location.

For the Old Hickory Village shop, the suburban setting typically means more available street and lot parking than either urban location. Arrive before the weekend morning patio rush if outdoor seating is a priority.

Accessibility and ADA Considerations

Specific ADA accessibility details for each Dose location are not uniformly documented in available public sources as of 2026. If mobility access is a requirement for your group, calling the specific location ahead of your visit is the most reliable approach. The West End number is (615) 457-1300; East Nashville is (615) 730-8625. The Old Hickory location contact information is available through the official Old Hickory page.

Delivery and Online Ordering

The East Nashville Dose Café and Dram Bar appears on Uber Eats and Postmates for delivery orders. Per delivery platform listings, the operating window for house coffee on those platforms ends at 1:00 PM, so food and full espresso delivery is most reliably available during the morning and early afternoon. The West End location's delivery availability should be checked directly through the delivery apps, as listings can change.

Does Dose Coffee Nashville Offer Seasonal Menu Items?

Seasonal menu rotation at Dose Coffee Nashville is an area where public information is limited. The brand's official pages describe a consistent commitment to made-from-scratch food and bakery items, but specific limited-time drinks or seasonal baked goods are not comprehensively documented in public sources. This is a genuine gap in available information, and it is one area where calling the location directly or following Dose Nashville's About Us updates gives you a better answer than any third-party source.

What can be said with confidence: the East Nashville Dram Bar's cocktail menu has more opportunity for seasonal variation than the West End or Old Hickory shops, given its bar program. If seasonal coffee cocktails are part of your interest, the East Nashville location in fall and winter is the most likely place to find holiday-adjacent drinks.

For food specifically, the Rosemary Biscuit is a year-round constant at West End. Beyond that signature item, the menu depth that Dose is known for, particularly at East Nashville, suggests that rotating specials exist even if they are not consistently published externally. Asking the barista or server about current specials is always the right move at an independent café like Dose.

Frequently Asked Questions About Dose Coffee Nashville

How many Dose Coffee Nashville locations are there?

Dose Coffee Nashville operates three locations as of 2026: the original West End café at 3431 Murphy Road in the Sylvan Park and West End neighborhoods; the East Nashville flagship known as Dose Café and Dram Bar at 1400 McGavock Pike in Riverside Village; and the Old Hickory Village location approximately 20 minutes northeast of downtown Nashville. Each location has a distinct menu focus and service style.

What are the hours for the West End Dose Coffee location?

The West End Dose at 3431 Murphy Road is open Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The 6:00 AM weekday opening makes it one of the earlier-opening independent cafés in the West Nashville area. Hours can change; calling (615) 457-1300 before visiting is recommended if your timing is tight.

What is the Dose Café and Dram Bar in East Nashville?

The Dose Café and Dram Bar is the East Nashville location of Dose Coffee Nashville, operating at 1400 McGavock Pike at the corner of Riverside Drive in the Riverside Village and Inglewood area. It is the only Dose location that offers full bar service, including coffee-centric cocktails alongside the standard espresso, tea, and food menu. Daytime coffee and food service runs from approximately 7:00 AM with hours extending for evening Dram Bar service; current evening hours should be confirmed at (615) 730-8625.

What is the signature item at Dose Coffee Nashville?

The Rosemary Biscuit is the most frequently cited signature item at Dose Coffee Nashville. It originated at the West End Murphy Road location when the café opened in 2009 and has remained the item most commonly recommended by locals and returning visitors. It is a savory biscuit available all day at the West End and Old Hickory locations, since Dose serves its breakfast and lunch menus throughout the full operating day rather than cutting off at a fixed morning hour.

Is parking available at Dose Coffee Nashville's West End location?

Yes, the West End Dose at 3431 Murphy Road has on-site parking available. TripAdvisor's listing for this address confirms parking availability. Street parking also exists along Murphy Road and surrounding blocks, though it competes with neighboring businesses during the weekday morning peak. Arriving before 7:15 AM on weekdays or before 8:00 AM on weekends gives you the best chance at an immediate spot.

How far is the West End Dose Coffee from downtown Nashville?

The West End Dose at 3431 Murphy Road is approximately 10 minutes by car from Lower Broadway and downtown Nashville, depending on traffic. It sits just off the I-65 and I-40 corridor, which makes it accessible from most parts of the city. For groups staying near downtown or in the Gulch area, it is a realistic morning stop before a day of Nashville activities.

Does the Old Hickory Village Dose serve food?

Yes, the Old Hickory Village Dose location offers a substantive food menu. According to the official Old Hickory location page, the shop blends the food menu depth of the East Nashville location with the service style of the West Nashville café. It features a fireplace and a patio. The Old Hickory location is approximately 20 minutes northeast of downtown Nashville, near Old Hickory Lake and the planned Old Hickory Village Community Center.

Where Should You Stay in Nashville While Exploring Dose and the City?

Nashville rewards groups who plan their home base as carefully as their itinerary. The right vacation rental keeps the logistics simple: a quick Uber to Broadway, a private backyard to return to, and a kitchen for the mornings you would rather not go out. That calculus matters whether you are planning a bachelorette weekend, a birthday trip, or a first-time Nashville visit.

For groups visiting the West End Dose location, Underwood Manor is about a 10-minute drive from the Murphy Road café and 5 minutes from downtown Nashville. The property sleeps up to 10 guests across 3 bedrooms, including a king Saatva master suite, two queen Purple mattress rooms, and a moody speakeasy game room with an 8-foot slate pool table and custom whiskey barrel bar. The Nespresso Virtuo handles the first coffee of the day before the group heads out.

For larger groups of up to 24, the Ultimate Bach Pad offers two side-by-side duplex homes with 8 bedrooms, 2 hot tubs, and 3 game rooms, located 8 to 10 minutes from Broadway. For couples or smaller groups who want to walk to Broadway, the Luxe Cowgirl is a western-inspired condo just 3 blocks from the honky tonks with resort-style pool access.

Nashville has no shortage of accommodation options, but the difference between a good trip and a great one often comes down to how well the home base fits the group. If your group is 6 to 10 people and you want private amenities plus proximity to everything from Dose West End to the Ryman Auditorium (about 8 minutes away), Underwood Manor is worth comparing directly against platform options. Booking direct at underwoodmanor.com/book saves up to 15% compared to third-party platform service fees, which adds up quickly over a multi-night stay.

Nashville's coffee culture and food scene in 2026 continue to reflect the city's broader growth: independent operators like Dose are expanding into new neighborhoods while maintaining the neighborhood-first identity that built their reputation. The Old Hickory Village expansion is the clearest signal of that. For visitors who want to move beyond the Broadway tourist circuit, Dose's three locations give you three distinct neighborhood experiences to anchor morning plans around, from the workhorse energy of the West End original to the cocktail-forward evenings at Riverside Village.

If you are planning a Nashville morning that starts with a Rosemary Biscuit at Dose West End and ends in the backyard hot tub, Underwood Manor is 10 minutes from Murphy Road and puts Broadway, the Ryman Auditorium, and the Country Music Hall of Fame within a short Uber ride. Check availability and book directly here.

Written by Chase Gillmore, Owner at Underwood Manor