Recommended by my sister, who RAVES about these scones, we stopped in one afternoon after a disappointing hunting morning, and I was swept away from any negativeness the second i walked through the cute little doors. Smells of fresh baked scones and freshly brewed specialty coffees, with a heavenly aroma of chocolate and other sweets, smack you in the face as soon as you walk in. Displays of deliciousness arouse your curiosity, and now the only worry you have in the world is,... Loaded Cheddar Bacon Scone? Or that delicious looking white chocolate raspberry? Gelato.... or Sorbetto? Espresso?... Chai Latte?... Caramel Macchiato...? Or maybe even a Caramel Mocha Frappe for a nice hot Tullahoma morning...? Decisions, decisions... No matter what you order, you will be pleased. (Unless you are in a hurry- this is not the place one should be in a hurry...) Awesome little "kitchy" atomsphere,... Takes you back to the Renaissance period. Take a load off upstairs and play some games even,.. They have em'! We didn't even realize we spent about 3 hours here our first trip, Playing chess, conversing over the pictures and figurines, and just getting lost in the delicious food! Some favorites: Loaded potato soup that "tastes like mama made it", Turkey Havarti Panini, and the Bacon Cheddar scone I love this nice change of pace from the general chain restaurants the rest of the town has to offer.
(5)
Glen J.
Visiting from Florida, we always look forward to checking out the local eateries. This was a true gem of a find. Everything about the building was just plain enjoyable. Terrific atmosphere, warm and welcoming. The food was so good, I ordered twice in order to sample more delights. Breakfast casserole was my favorite. Service was top notch and very friendly. It's worth a side trip off your route just for the atmosphere alone.
(5)
David O.
I owe it all to Yelp that we found this place. After our visit to a nearby Winery, and in-between our trip to Jack Daniels, we stopped in for lunch. I've only been there the once so I can't speak to how busy it gets or how slow the service might be on Friday afternoons. I don't want to discount the reviews of other yelpers except to say that our particular visit was very relaxing. It has the "Stick around awhile" appeal of a Starbucks, but with more of a local "Irish" touch. I ordered a Reuben and a Nutty Irishman. The Reuben was passing decent, but the Nutty Irishman was DELICIOUS. I'm not sure I would stop in here just for the food, but certainly for the drinks and the atmosphere. It absolutely was the perfect stop to fill our tanks before our next stop.
(4)
Maggie H.
3.5 stars. 5 stars for location/venue and 2+ for food. This is a super cute cottage looking place that really stands out from the myriad of fast food lining the Tullahoma streets. The upstairs is like a mini shrine of sorts with portraits of the queen, a chess set that seemed to have came from a castle, and an open bible. I also saw a few board games up there, but since this place doesn't open late or server alcohol (?), I'm not sure when one would come here to play board games by the queen portrait... Anyway, the people who work here are very friendly and happy to give recommendations. I tried the seasonal strawberry salad and the roast beef panini. While the salad was yummy and covered with a generous portions of berries (that never seems to happen in LA...), the panini was a bit dry and lacking. I also tried the raspberry mocha frappe, which was tasty for a little but a ultimately too sweet for my taste. Still, given that there are maybe a total of 10 actual restaurants in town, I guess this is not a bad choice for lunch...
(3)
Herbert B.
Every time we've visited The Celtic Cup we've had a great experience, both as customers and when I played music in a Songwriters Round. The coffee is of the highest quality, they have a great selection of craft beers, gourmet desserts, quiches and scones. The atmosphere is warm and convivial and the hosts and staff are attentive to the needs of the customer. When I first brought my guitar in, Denise very kindly suggested a good place to prop it up as I was unfamiliar with the surroundings. And Chris was very friendly and welcoming too, taking time to chat with me and my wife after most of the crowd had left for the night. The Celtic Cup is by far the best coffee house we've ever been in, even better than the ones we visited in Portland and Seattle, which is saying a lot. They also feature some really great folk, bluegrass and celtic music played by local artists and some from out of town.
(5)
Peter J.
Coffee (mocha) was great! The breakfast casserole, however, was bit... old. They warmed it up and some portions was still cold.
(4)
Gisel C.
Love the decor of this place! The food was very tasty and I was impressed that they carried coconut milk! My iced mocha with coconut milk was delish!
(4)
Tonya O.
I know I start many reviews with this phrase, but "Thanks to the power of Yelp" my husband found The Celtic Cup Coffee House. It was the highest rated restaurant in the area of our road trip. Sure, I'm a huge fan of Starbucks, but I enjoy local coffee shops, as well. I was able to get my regular SBux order of a Sugar Free Vanilla Soy Latte at The Celtic Cup, which not only made my day but pleased my taste buds, as well. I'd venture to say that it was even better than what I would get at the national chain, but that could also be thanks to the ambiance of the coffee house. We also ate lunch there, and I enjoyed the Chicken Salad Sandwich. It was divine! The salad was loaded with nice chunks of creamy chicken, grapes and walnuts on a croissant. The marinated mushrooms that came as a side were okay but not really appealing to my tastes. They also serve gelato and bakery items, but we were too full to try. The service is not as quick as you would get from a national chain, so go there anticipating to stay around for a bit. This isn't fast food, but it is good food...and coffee!
(4)
Alan B.
We visited on a Friday afternoon. All of the tables that we empty were filled with dishes/cups. We had to buss our ow n table to have a place to sit. After ordering and being seated for 20 min, I inquired to see if our order was lost. "Oh, its over here on a tray. We got backed up" the barista said. 5 minutes later , he brought our lukewarm coffee. "Sorry about your wait". Not sorry enough to re make my order though apparently. Won't be wasting my.money here again. Pitty, it looked like a nice place.
(1)
Ilona G.
Great Food and Atmosphere! Beautifully renovated old historic home with large shade trees, nice healthy and fresh sandwich and sweets selection. Love the latte`s and nice little gift section of the restaurant! Don`t miss this gem when you are in Tullahoma! It will surprise you after driving down the one lane fast food main street.
(5)
Craig B.
Love the Celtic Cup-great food, great coffee-Must try The Velvet hammer! The Lobster bisque is a real treat when they have that! Service slow when busy sometimes
(4)
Reed C.
Chill live music, awesome coffee and great sandwiches. I will be a regular here for sure!
(5)
John L.
Thank you fellow yelpers for helping me find this place. I noticed there is one 1-star review.....I NEVER take the word of someone who has only one review and its a one star. No credibility. Ahem. So we found this place because there is an app for that. The decor of this place alone is worth the visit. Our lunch was awesome and they had a large selection of teas as well. Of course was there for a coffee too. The gelato looked tempting but we resisted. Cant promise we wont give in next time. Nice place to stop in for a quick cup or to stay for a bit and have a relaxing lunch. We will be back
(4)
Andrew L.
Definitely a favorite. Excellent coffee, sandwiches and treats. An oasis among Tullahoma's excess of fast food restaurants.
(5)
Nona C.
Great atmosphere, kind people, and a lot of charm. An unexpected gem in Tullahoma! Although the food menu included two vegetarian sandwiches, the vegan food options are quite limited (as you would expect). However, I do think that the grilled veggie sandwich could be good without the cheese. They also have two salads on the menu that could be ordered sans meat and cheese. There is also potential for a delicious vegan smoothie, as their smoothie selection is pretty varied. This place may be better for vegans looking for a charming place to sip on a soy latte instead of eat dinner. I had my usual soy chai latte. It was a little too sweet for my taste, but I can tell that the ingredients were top quality. They have a good coffee selection that will blow Starbucks out of the water.
(5)
Bridget G.
The food is fabulous, great coffee scones and rueben sandwich
(4)
Ming-Min L.
AT LAST some decent coffee in tullahoma! not only is the coffee good, but the interior of the establishment and the landscape are beautiful and well maintained...although i'm not sure if some of the brittania stuff is a little incongruous with the celtic theme (yes, i know that's a snarky comment). there's a good assortment of baked goods, coffees, lunch fare and gelato, and a sprinkling of themed merchandise to boot. apparently the top floor is also available for group rentals at a pretty modest rate. now, the thing i don't like about this place...the sometimes SLOOOWWW service. *and yes, i see you kids helping your friends before you get to my order!* i would suggest filling the simple orders first before you launch into something more complex (e.g. why don't you put my scone on a plate and hand it to me before you start on that multi-sandwich order?). minus one star for the sometimes boggling amount of time it takes to get some items. in a bigger town i would rate this is a 3-3.5, but for the area, it's a solid 4. don't forget to stop in for the occasional musical or poetry reading event.
(4)
Hwventure H.
Adorable. Delicious lattes. Relaxing indoor and outdoor seating. Bigger than most coffee houses.
(5)
Kera T.
My boyfriend and I were in the area visiting Lynchburg to tour the Jack Daniel's distillery when we decided to stop in the morning before to get some coffee. We were both very impressed! The coffee was absolutely delicious and the atmosphere was relaxing and peaceful. It was also impeccably clean! I could not think of a better location for this coffee house other than an old majestic home. We were so impressed by the Celtic Cup, we decided to stop in for lunch the next day. I had the gyro and it tasted great!!! Portions are smaller, but not too small. If I lived in Tullahoma, I would be in this warm and welcoming coffee house every day! All in all, if you are near Tullahoma for any reason... Do stop in! It is worth the extra miles!
SO GLAD that this place opened up in good ole T-town. It gives me my coffee fix when I'm in town for the holidays while offering a quaint and cozy environment. Everyone here is nice. The couches are comfy. And my coffee is always stellar. If you're in the area, stop by here! It's wonderful!
(5)
Dwayne P.
Better than Applebee's
(5)
Kye M.
The Celtic Cup is a breath of fresh air in Tullahoma. It brings a little slice of Caledonia to Coffee County. The Celtic Cup offers a warm, welcoming environment with an abundance of cozy furniture. The coffee and foods are delicious and the employees are very polite. The Celtic Cup also hosts musicians and poets on various nights. If you want to experience the local artist circuit, the Celtic Cup's the place to go. Long story short, the Celtic Cup's a must-visit if you're in the local area!
(5)
Mike P.
The best latte on the planet and service that makes even a grumpy old fart like me feel welcome!
(5)
Carlo C.
So glad The Celtic Cup is here! Since there is no Starbucks here, this is a really welcome coffee house. They have sandwiches, desserts, gelato, and also teas. It is very quaint and warm. I love how it is set up like a house. It feels like you are at home enjoying a nice java and snack. I say that The Celtic Cup is a great addition to Tullahoma.
Delivery : No Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Parking : Street, Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Good For Dancing : No Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only Happy Hour : No Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : No Good for Working : Yes
Mindy J.
Recommended by my sister, who RAVES about these scones, we stopped in one afternoon after a disappointing hunting morning, and I was swept away from any negativeness the second i walked through the cute little doors. Smells of fresh baked scones and freshly brewed specialty coffees, with a heavenly aroma of chocolate and other sweets, smack you in the face as soon as you walk in. Displays of deliciousness arouse your curiosity, and now the only worry you have in the world is,... Loaded Cheddar Bacon Scone? Or that delicious looking white chocolate raspberry? Gelato.... or Sorbetto? Espresso?... Chai Latte?... Caramel Macchiato...? Or maybe even a Caramel Mocha Frappe for a nice hot Tullahoma morning...? Decisions, decisions... No matter what you order, you will be pleased. (Unless you are in a hurry- this is not the place one should be in a hurry...) Awesome little "kitchy" atomsphere,... Takes you back to the Renaissance period. Take a load off upstairs and play some games even,.. They have em'! We didn't even realize we spent about 3 hours here our first trip, Playing chess, conversing over the pictures and figurines, and just getting lost in the delicious food! Some favorites: Loaded potato soup that "tastes like mama made it", Turkey Havarti Panini, and the Bacon Cheddar scone I love this nice change of pace from the general chain restaurants the rest of the town has to offer.
(5)Glen J.
Visiting from Florida, we always look forward to checking out the local eateries. This was a true gem of a find. Everything about the building was just plain enjoyable. Terrific atmosphere, warm and welcoming. The food was so good, I ordered twice in order to sample more delights. Breakfast casserole was my favorite. Service was top notch and very friendly. It's worth a side trip off your route just for the atmosphere alone.
(5)David O.
I owe it all to Yelp that we found this place. After our visit to a nearby Winery, and in-between our trip to Jack Daniels, we stopped in for lunch. I've only been there the once so I can't speak to how busy it gets or how slow the service might be on Friday afternoons. I don't want to discount the reviews of other yelpers except to say that our particular visit was very relaxing. It has the "Stick around awhile" appeal of a Starbucks, but with more of a local "Irish" touch. I ordered a Reuben and a Nutty Irishman. The Reuben was passing decent, but the Nutty Irishman was DELICIOUS. I'm not sure I would stop in here just for the food, but certainly for the drinks and the atmosphere. It absolutely was the perfect stop to fill our tanks before our next stop.
(4)Maggie H.
3.5 stars. 5 stars for location/venue and 2+ for food. This is a super cute cottage looking place that really stands out from the myriad of fast food lining the Tullahoma streets. The upstairs is like a mini shrine of sorts with portraits of the queen, a chess set that seemed to have came from a castle, and an open bible. I also saw a few board games up there, but since this place doesn't open late or server alcohol (?), I'm not sure when one would come here to play board games by the queen portrait... Anyway, the people who work here are very friendly and happy to give recommendations. I tried the seasonal strawberry salad and the roast beef panini. While the salad was yummy and covered with a generous portions of berries (that never seems to happen in LA...), the panini was a bit dry and lacking. I also tried the raspberry mocha frappe, which was tasty for a little but a ultimately too sweet for my taste. Still, given that there are maybe a total of 10 actual restaurants in town, I guess this is not a bad choice for lunch...
(3)Herbert B.
Every time we've visited The Celtic Cup we've had a great experience, both as customers and when I played music in a Songwriters Round. The coffee is of the highest quality, they have a great selection of craft beers, gourmet desserts, quiches and scones. The atmosphere is warm and convivial and the hosts and staff are attentive to the needs of the customer. When I first brought my guitar in, Denise very kindly suggested a good place to prop it up as I was unfamiliar with the surroundings. And Chris was very friendly and welcoming too, taking time to chat with me and my wife after most of the crowd had left for the night. The Celtic Cup is by far the best coffee house we've ever been in, even better than the ones we visited in Portland and Seattle, which is saying a lot. They also feature some really great folk, bluegrass and celtic music played by local artists and some from out of town.
(5)Peter J.
Coffee (mocha) was great! The breakfast casserole, however, was bit... old. They warmed it up and some portions was still cold.
(4)Gisel C.
Love the decor of this place! The food was very tasty and I was impressed that they carried coconut milk! My iced mocha with coconut milk was delish!
(4)Tonya O.
I know I start many reviews with this phrase, but "Thanks to the power of Yelp" my husband found The Celtic Cup Coffee House. It was the highest rated restaurant in the area of our road trip. Sure, I'm a huge fan of Starbucks, but I enjoy local coffee shops, as well. I was able to get my regular SBux order of a Sugar Free Vanilla Soy Latte at The Celtic Cup, which not only made my day but pleased my taste buds, as well. I'd venture to say that it was even better than what I would get at the national chain, but that could also be thanks to the ambiance of the coffee house. We also ate lunch there, and I enjoyed the Chicken Salad Sandwich. It was divine! The salad was loaded with nice chunks of creamy chicken, grapes and walnuts on a croissant. The marinated mushrooms that came as a side were okay but not really appealing to my tastes. They also serve gelato and bakery items, but we were too full to try. The service is not as quick as you would get from a national chain, so go there anticipating to stay around for a bit. This isn't fast food, but it is good food...and coffee!
(4)Alan B.
We visited on a Friday afternoon. All of the tables that we empty were filled with dishes/cups. We had to buss our ow n table to have a place to sit. After ordering and being seated for 20 min, I inquired to see if our order was lost. "Oh, its over here on a tray. We got backed up" the barista said. 5 minutes later , he brought our lukewarm coffee. "Sorry about your wait". Not sorry enough to re make my order though apparently. Won't be wasting my.money here again. Pitty, it looked like a nice place.
(1)Ilona G.
Great Food and Atmosphere! Beautifully renovated old historic home with large shade trees, nice healthy and fresh sandwich and sweets selection. Love the latte`s and nice little gift section of the restaurant! Don`t miss this gem when you are in Tullahoma! It will surprise you after driving down the one lane fast food main street.
(5)Craig B.
Love the Celtic Cup-great food, great coffee-Must try The Velvet hammer! The Lobster bisque is a real treat when they have that! Service slow when busy sometimes
(4)Reed C.
Chill live music, awesome coffee and great sandwiches. I will be a regular here for sure!
(5)John L.
Thank you fellow yelpers for helping me find this place. I noticed there is one 1-star review.....I NEVER take the word of someone who has only one review and its a one star. No credibility. Ahem. So we found this place because there is an app for that. The decor of this place alone is worth the visit. Our lunch was awesome and they had a large selection of teas as well. Of course was there for a coffee too. The gelato looked tempting but we resisted. Cant promise we wont give in next time. Nice place to stop in for a quick cup or to stay for a bit and have a relaxing lunch. We will be back
(4)Andrew L.
Definitely a favorite. Excellent coffee, sandwiches and treats. An oasis among Tullahoma's excess of fast food restaurants.
(5)Nona C.
Great atmosphere, kind people, and a lot of charm. An unexpected gem in Tullahoma! Although the food menu included two vegetarian sandwiches, the vegan food options are quite limited (as you would expect). However, I do think that the grilled veggie sandwich could be good without the cheese. They also have two salads on the menu that could be ordered sans meat and cheese. There is also potential for a delicious vegan smoothie, as their smoothie selection is pretty varied. This place may be better for vegans looking for a charming place to sip on a soy latte instead of eat dinner. I had my usual soy chai latte. It was a little too sweet for my taste, but I can tell that the ingredients were top quality. They have a good coffee selection that will blow Starbucks out of the water.
(5)Bridget G.
The food is fabulous, great coffee scones and rueben sandwich
(4)Ming-Min L.
AT LAST some decent coffee in tullahoma! not only is the coffee good, but the interior of the establishment and the landscape are beautiful and well maintained...although i'm not sure if some of the brittania stuff is a little incongruous with the celtic theme (yes, i know that's a snarky comment). there's a good assortment of baked goods, coffees, lunch fare and gelato, and a sprinkling of themed merchandise to boot. apparently the top floor is also available for group rentals at a pretty modest rate. now, the thing i don't like about this place...the sometimes SLOOOWWW service. *and yes, i see you kids helping your friends before you get to my order!* i would suggest filling the simple orders first before you launch into something more complex (e.g. why don't you put my scone on a plate and hand it to me before you start on that multi-sandwich order?). minus one star for the sometimes boggling amount of time it takes to get some items. in a bigger town i would rate this is a 3-3.5, but for the area, it's a solid 4. don't forget to stop in for the occasional musical or poetry reading event.
(4)Hwventure H.
Adorable. Delicious lattes. Relaxing indoor and outdoor seating. Bigger than most coffee houses.
(5)Kera T.
My boyfriend and I were in the area visiting Lynchburg to tour the Jack Daniel's distillery when we decided to stop in the morning before to get some coffee. We were both very impressed! The coffee was absolutely delicious and the atmosphere was relaxing and peaceful. It was also impeccably clean! I could not think of a better location for this coffee house other than an old majestic home. We were so impressed by the Celtic Cup, we decided to stop in for lunch the next day. I had the gyro and it tasted great!!! Portions are smaller, but not too small. If I lived in Tullahoma, I would be in this warm and welcoming coffee house every day! All in all, if you are near Tullahoma for any reason... Do stop in! It is worth the extra miles!
(5)Adam K.
Wow! I'm impressed Tullahoma. The first original, well put together place in a long time. Great environment, great staff, great food and generally great prices. Local small business at its best. Great example of a Café. A lot of different seating options. A must for anyone eating out or relaxing in the Tullahoma area! My only negative is they don't serve beer. Well, I wouldn't really consider their gelato authentic too(I've had it all over Italy), but it's really good either way. I'm from Tullahoma, but I'm probably the most critical person from Tullahoma too. My favorite establishment--and I didn't have a favorite anymore prior to this.
(5)Rupa S.
SO GLAD that this place opened up in good ole T-town. It gives me my coffee fix when I'm in town for the holidays while offering a quaint and cozy environment. Everyone here is nice. The couches are comfy. And my coffee is always stellar. If you're in the area, stop by here! It's wonderful!
(5)Dwayne P.
Better than Applebee's
(5)Kye M.
The Celtic Cup is a breath of fresh air in Tullahoma. It brings a little slice of Caledonia to Coffee County. The Celtic Cup offers a warm, welcoming environment with an abundance of cozy furniture. The coffee and foods are delicious and the employees are very polite. The Celtic Cup also hosts musicians and poets on various nights. If you want to experience the local artist circuit, the Celtic Cup's the place to go. Long story short, the Celtic Cup's a must-visit if you're in the local area!
(5)Mike P.
The best latte on the planet and service that makes even a grumpy old fart like me feel welcome!
(5)Carlo C.
So glad The Celtic Cup is here! Since there is no Starbucks here, this is a really welcome coffee house. They have sandwiches, desserts, gelato, and also teas. It is very quaint and warm. I love how it is set up like a house. It feels like you are at home enjoying a nice java and snack. I say that The Celtic Cup is a great addition to Tullahoma.
(5)