We all know it’s a marshmallow world in the winter, which means we have every excuse to treat ourselves all season long. Despite our historical lack of snow during the holiday season, Williamson County still transforms into a winter wonderland, with millions of twinkling lights, festive decor, festivals and events, and, of course, seasonal menus that pack all the best holiday flavors into coffees, cookies, and more.
You can find a sweet seasonal treat in just about any nook and cranny around town, but we’ve rounded up seven spots that we guarantee are well worth the splurge.
High Brow Coffee
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The Westhaven community is notorious for having one of the best drives for viewing holiday lights, as many of the adorable homes and manicured yards are decked out in seasonal splendor. But, if you time your drive well, you can swing by High Brow Coffee on Front Street for a warm drink to take along with you. Grab a coffee or a hot chocolate and a pastry to pair, then set out on your twinkling drive.
Reunion Wine Bar
Cozy up with a glass of red at Spring Hill’s Reunion Wine Bar. This historic home-turned-watering-hole is focused on creating community all year long, but with everything from the halls to the living room decked, that sense of joyful belonging goes even further during the holiday season.
Triple Crown Bakery
You can never go wrong with a treat from Franklin’s Triple Crown Bakery. Whether grabbing a custom cake for a holiday gathering or just popping in for one of the best cookies you’ll ever have, this spot has you covered for holiday sweets. For added fun, the bakery has teased all things gingerbread for the season. Think: kits, platters, and houses.
Hank’s Coffee Station
If you’re looking for a new place to warm up this season, head to Hank’s off West Main Street. This adorable coffee shop usually has a line wrapped around the corner, but for good reason. Whether you grab a signature honey bee tea latte or opt for a splash of peppermint in your coffee before settling into the corner booth with a good book, there’s plenty of sweetness to go around at Hank’s.
Stable Reserve
As the newest member of the Tennessee Whiskey Trail, Stable Reserve was an eager participant in the trail’s Carols & Barrels promotion going on this season. Across Middle Tennessee, participating distilleries are making spirits extra bright with themed pop-ups and seasonal cocktails. Stable Reserve is decked out in holiday decor, and is offering a special cocktail menu that includes a peppermint espresso martini and a gin-forward sangria.
Five Daughters Bakery
Three words: 100. Layer. Donut. Need we say more?! This is the ultimate sweet treat from Five Daughters Bakery, perfectly merging all the best parts of a croissant and doughnut. It’s rolled in sugar, filled with cream, then topped with glaze. The seasonal flavors change every month, so be on the lookout for all the holiday specialties launching in December!
McGavock’s Coffee Bar & Provisions
Looking for the world’s best cup of coffee? Look no further. McGavock’s Coffee Bar & Provisions inside The Harpeth Hotel is once again transforming into its own winter wonderland. The “World’s Best Cup of Coffee” bar will have a musical spin this year with a “Tennessee Christmas” theme, complete with themed cocktails and plenty of holiday cheer.
