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Primo Passo Coffee

4.9 ★★★★★ 115 Google reviews · Coffee shop · Cafe

SubscriptionsEspressoCold Brew great espressocold brew on tapfresh pastriescozy atmosphere

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2099 Thunderhead Rd
Knoxville, TN 37922

+1 865-777-2151

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Hours

Monday 7 am–4 pm
Tuesday 7 am–4 pm
Wednesday 7 am–4 pm
Thursday 7 am–4 pm
Friday 7 am–4 pm
Saturday 7 am–4 pm
Sunday 8 am–3 pm

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What Primo Passo Coffee is pouring and bagging — straight from customers' own reviews, not our guesswork.

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Espresso 3 mentions

“As I sat here, I could hear the baristas talking about different grinds, weighing their espresso grinds, and timing their pulls.”

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🧊 Cold Brew 2 mentions

“My boyfriend got the New Orleans style cold brew and an everything bagel with the scallion dill cream cheese.”

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What regulars say again and again

The things that keep coming up across 115 Google reviews — with a reviewer's own words as proof.

great espresso 3 mentions

“The coffee was excellent, one of the best cappuccinos I’ve had in Knoxville and the pastries were fresh and delicious.”

🧊 cold brew on tap 2 mentions

“My boyfriend got the New Orleans style cold brew and an everything bagel with the scallion dill cream cheese.”

🥐 fresh pastries 4 mentions

“The coffee was excellent, one of the best cappuccinos I’ve had in Knoxville and the pastries were fresh and delicious.”

🛋️ cozy atmosphere 5 mentions

“Unlike other dark, moody, woodsy shops in the area, Primo Passo is light and bright and a GREAT atmosphere for a business meet up or study time.”

What customers say

First time here and had a great experience. I got the iced “shakerato” which is 4 shots, milk, and dark chocolate sauce. It’s the perfect drink for someone like me who loves the taste of coffee and a little sweetness.

★★★★★ — Christian, 2025-08

Best coffee in Knox! The baristas know what they’re doing; the espresso is smooth and the milk is not scalded. Beans are roasted nicely, able to taste the unique notes. Their cappuccino makes me feel like I’m being hugged :)

★★★★★ — Kaeli, 2026-01

Genuine COFFEE-FOCUSED place. Really really great coffee. The Cortado was absolutely amazing. Guatemala Pour-Over was a home run. Love the atmosphere and the vibe. Great service with smiles and natural, relaxed engagement with customers. This place is killing it. Can’t recommend highly enough.

★★★★★ — Phil, 2025-09

Primo Passo is such a fantastic addition to Knoxville’s coffee scene! The space is bright, modern, and thoughtfully designed. The coffee is absolutely top-notch. The owner is incredibly knowledgeable about coffee and clearly passionate about what he does.

★★★★★ — Xin, 2025-08

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