Culture Coffee Co. — Restaurant in Chattanooga

Holy plastics, Batman!

This was a lovely place to grab coffee in Chattanooga, but I was pretty turned off by the sheer amount of single use plastics at every single table, especially for those who were dining in.

By 2050, it is estimated that there will be more plastics in the ocean than fish, and today, over 95% of our plastics do not actually get recycled—they instead head to landfills, to the incinerator, to our waterways, and to our bodies, by way of micro plastics.

I would love to see you empower your customers by offering reusable, for-here options. That looks like reusable mugs and water cups that won’t take hundreds of years to break down into tinier pieces of plastic that make us sick. Or perhaps you could put up signage, encouraging customers to bring their own cups to prevent environmental waste. Or you could make a point to ask all customers if they’re taking to-go or staying, to clarify which type of container you should serve their drinks in.

It really is a shame to see all of the plastics consumed at this café, and then walk 10 feet to see all of them in the trashcan. Off to the landfill, creating a less healthy and less beautiful Tennessee.

Thank you for considering how to be better to the local ecosystem, and how to support consumers who are conscious of their environmental impact. Much...

I can only assume by your cavalier attitude that you have yet partake in the wonderment that is the Culture Coffee Co. Allow me to enlighten you. What happens is the one true God grows Arabica beans on trees in the Elitian fields using a mystical incantation, He then proceeds to magic them down to your local coffee place where whatever societal reject Culture Coffee Co. has rescued off the dole that week gently caresses them in a grinder, brews them and passes them along to you, the fortunate consumer. You proceed to ingest this finery in the vain hope that your obviously overmatched tastebuds can somehow comprehend the delectable intricacies that face them. Is that Carmel? Why yes, yes it is. And frothy milk too. But wait, did they...? They didn't. Yes, they did, they did indeed. They added whipped cream. And then, then my friend, they wrapped it in a togo cup. As your tastebuds try to process that amazing piece of information, it hits them: the Caffeine. The motherfluffing Caffeine. It announces itself with a burst of confectionery grandiosity the likes of which your pallet...

This place is so cute and looks like a great place to study or take a lunch/class break. You can sit on their patio or inside and enjoy the view of the Fireman’s fountain or in one of their cozy nooks in the back. The Honey and Oats latte is a great blend of cinnamon and honey with oat milk and isn’t too sweet like some specialty drinks are at other places. I also tried an everything bagel poppy tart and some of the pistachio baklava. All so tasty and fresh! The baristas were awesome and very welcoming. I’m so happy this new place is so close to campus and is making use of this prime downtown location.

Edited: update, they are still awesome after two years! Drink specials are fun to see each month and love the social media...