Tennessee's Gap Creek Coffee House Is A Small-Town Gem Located In The Famous Cumberland Gap
By Meghan Kraft|Published April 14, 2021
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Meghan Kraft
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Meghan Kraft loves to travel the world, but she makes her home right here in Nashville, Tennessee. She holds a degree in English, and has worked in the digital marketing realm with companies such as Apartments.com, USA Today and HarperCollins Publishing.
Tennessee is known for its small-town charm, and there’s just something about a small-town eatery that’s endlessly appealing. Gap Creek Coffee House is located in historic Cumberland Gap and has managed to turn a historic home into a bustling local watering hole. We stopped by ourselves for a little something for ourselves and were happily welcomed by warm, smiling faces and a lunch menu sure to leave anyone happily full.
Hiding in one of the most beautiful and serene natural landscapes in Tennessee is a darling little home with a whole lot of southern hospitality tucked away inside. Gap Creek Coffee House has made a name for itself in Cumberland Gap, both for its delicious offerings and view of the Pinnacle Overlook.
Even from the outside, you can tell that Gap Creek Coffee House serves up a cheery bit of heart alongside each cup of joe. Inside you'll find a menu of specialty drinks, light dining fare, and even displays of local artists' work.
Doesn't this pressed sandwich look downright divine? You can order classics like chicken salad or a club, and panini melts boasting meats like turkey and ham are just as decadent. Opt for a cup of soup and half a sandwich, if you're looking for something light.
Of course, it's the reputation Gap Creek Coffee House has as a gathering place that really sets this sweet spot apart. You can sit out on the patio or in the yard and enjoy a meal or a simple cup of coffee at the beginning of the day.
Especially during the springtime when the weather is cool, it's nice to spend a bit of time outside with the ones you love. Gap Creek Coffee House is a neighborhood coffee house that's turned a 90-year-old cottage into a community watering hole, and everyone is happy about it.
Gap Creek Coffee House is currently open every day of the week, beginning the day at 8 a.m. on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, and at 10 a.m. the rest of the week. Make sure to pop by hungry, folks! This is one delicious spot you don't want to skip.
There’s just something about tiny towns in Tennessee, don’t you think? And Cumberland Gap just takes the cake! You can learn more about the Gap Creek Coffee House with a visit to its official Facebook page.
Tennessee is truly a stunning place to visit, don’t you think? It’s also great for a good cup of joe, the perfect morning pick-me-up. Or…maybe even a cheesecake?
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