Jacks

854 N Central St, Knoxville - 37917
46 reviews
Coffee Shops Coffee & Tea Coffee
(865) 444-1196

A cool place for tea and an oatmeal bar! Great people working there. And local artwork hanging on the wall! Loved it!

The staff was great and so was the iced matcha, however, as a plant fanatic, I was appalled by the condition of their plants that were not only overpriced, but in a tragic state of neglect. Do better.

I had high expectations for this place, & excited to visit but won't be back, here's why...Let's start with the good:- neat concept - plants & coffee ?☕- cool nooks for working- very clean bathrooms- extremely lax vibe- decent space for pics, working, meeting a friend or client- set aside space for kids- neat non-living items for sale (pens, books, pencils, pots for plants, menagerie of lil gifts).The rest of the story:Food: only 1 GF item & that was only avg tasting(bread, which should be toasted, was soggy, not much avocado & lacked flavor.I didn't try the coffee.Baristas: Although sweet, they were eating (behind the counter) when I arrived, this is not only a Code violation but I didn't see them wash their hands before making customer's food / drinks.They spent down time on their phones or talking to each other vs cleaning or caring for plants / customers.Space: I can see where it was cute when originally set up but is now dirty & a lil run down now. Everything needs a good cleaning.Plants: yes, they are for sale but prices are really "jacked up" compared to other places. 98% were in horrible shape!! Dirty leaves, yellow / brown leaves, under / over watered, mold in soil & BUGS everywhere!!! The prop station is cool & seemed better than the soil based plants. These come into them in good shape but suuuuper neglected. I'd be terrified to buy a plant from them & bring into my collection. Understandably I am a serious Plant Mama so this ?Wi-fi: Spotty at best. Reading the other reviews seem to all say the same. So if computer work is your goal, might keep this in mind.Overall, not a place I'll bother to visit again. Hope they get it together, because it has major potential if they hire the right people.

This coffee shop is delightful. I really wish that the outdoor patio was open on a regular basis. It’s a beautiful space. I was disappointed on Sunday when the patio was closed despite the weather having cleared. The patio is what makes this space special.

This vibe was everything for our morning road trip. The food, coffee and plants are awesome!

Delicious beans, unusual flavors in their housemade syrups. The baristas are friendly and make the lattes just the way you ask.Jack's also has some local handmade gifts, a good plant selection, and a little bookstore in back.

Had a mocha that was perfect. Enjoyed browsing the displays of plants and gift items while waiting for drinks. Enjoyed the comfortable chairs in the book room. Pet-friendly too.

Went here to study for the first time because it seemed like a cool atmosphere. Unfortunately, after buying drinks, we realized wifi was not working and the staff informed us that it rarely works and they frequently have problems with it. Something to keep in mind if you are coming and planning to use your computer.

Love going here for a cup of coffee, a new favorite sticker, pin, or some sort of other local good. New location is sick with tons of seating options.

They very interest coffee flavors to try! I would suggest captain crunch. The design of the store was also pretty cool. If you are ever in town would highly suggest. There is a food truck park right next door.