Mia Piccola Coffee — Serving Knoxville from North & South Knoxville
Your Knoxville Coffee Brand
Mia Piccola started as a tiny coffee cart with a big dream: make seriously good coffee feel fun, laid-back, and approachable. Today, we’re a local Knoxville favorite for specialty lattes, dialed-in espresso, and a cozy atmosphere where people actually want to hang out.
We’re all about good vibes, high-quality drinks, and real community. Whether you’re easing into your morning, catching up with a friend, or looking for a calm spot to work, Mia Piccola gives you a place to land, breathe, and sip something you really love.
Serving locally roasted coffee, house-made syrups, and local baked goods, Mia Piccola offers unparalleled hospitality and is a community-centered space to enjoy crafted beverages and events.
Two Knoxville Cafés, One Local Coffee Family
South Knoxville Café
Our first café — colorful, playful, and tucked into one of Knoxville’s most creative corridors. Think patio hangs, river air, and that South Knox energy everyone loves.
North Knoxville Café
Our newest spot, inside the original KBrew building. Bright, welcoming, and perfectly placed for North Knox, Old North, Happy Holler, and Broadway regulars.
Check Out Mia Piccola’s Latest Roasts!
Inspired by the scrappy yet playful nature of the street cats in Southern Italy, Calico is our Knoxville cafe’s first and most versatile blend. With notes of dark chocolate and stone fruit, this South American and East African blend is perfectly balanced for any brewing method, from espresso to drip coffee.
Mia Piccola Coffee: What We Do Best
Coffee
We’re serious about coffee, without taking ourselves too seriously. From classic espresso drinks to rotating specials, everything is crafted to taste as good as it looks. You’ll get a thoughtful drink, every time.
Bakery
Flaky croissants, soft muffins, seasonal treats, and sweets that actually feel special — all made or sourced from Knoxville makers we love working with.
Study & Work
Writers, students, and remote workers love our spaces for the mix of soft background buzz and calm corners. Grab a table, open your laptop or notebook, and settle into your flow.
Lunch
Need something light but satisfying? We keep simple, fresh options on deck so you can grab a bite that pairs perfectly with your coffee break.
What Makes Mia Piccola Feel Different?
Mia Piccola is unlike any coffee shop you’ve sat at. Here’s our Krabby Patty secret formula for how we stay trending as a cafe that natives love.
Coffee
We dial in shots, taste constantly, and stay nerdy about quality so you don’t have to. You just enjoy the drink.
Good Vibes
Graffiti walls, jumpsuits, plants, warm lighting, and the kind of baristas who remember your go-to order — the little details that make the space feel like “your spot.”
Community
We’re here for more than just transactions. Regulars turn into friends, and friends turn into collaborators. We host events, markets, and gatherings that give people a reason to linger.
From TikTok to Two Cafés
Mia Piccola’s story started online — with a cart, a camera, and a whole lot of people cheering us on. The love from our community helped us grow from videos and pop-ups to two cozy cafés that Knoxville can call its own.
"Coffee is the great incentivizer in the office. It's a drug. It is quite literally a drug that speeds people up.”
— Michael Scott, The Office
Meet the Human Behind the Coffee — Nathan Kitner
With nearly a decade in specialty coffee, Nathan’s worked every part of the café life — bar shifts, menu building, design, and team leadership.
Mia Piccola is his way of bringing high-end coffee and genuine hospitality together for Knoxville.
Hear It from Knoxville, Not Just from Us
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“Simple, perfect coffee. No fuss or anything unnecessary. Very sweet baristas.”
Korrie Shell
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Cute little spot to grab a coffee or latte before starting the day, or even the middle of the day for a pick me up. Takes time to make it right and takes pride in the work he does!
Matt Blum
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“Delicious flat whites and my partner loves the chocolate iced coffees. Nathan remembers a lot of his regulars and their orders.”
Hudson Perrine
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“Coffee as good as the jumpsuits.”
James Farmer
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What a delightful gem! Had the spiced brown sugar latte. It was delicious! Staff was so kind and friendly. Highly recommend!
Cindy Fugatt
Visit Mia Piccola in Knoxville
Whether you’re a South Knox regular or a North Knox loyal, both cafés are ready for you — same heart, same coffee, two different neighborhoods.