Thursday, January 7, 2010

Lulu’s Coffee House

Posted by Heather / 2 comments » / coffee

Have you ever been to nearby Watertown? No? Well, here’s a reason to go: Lulu’s Coffeehouse. Lulu’s is the kind of place I wish we had in my little suburb of Nashville: a coffee shop with character, dedicated to making good local food and cultivating a community. A work friend introduced me to this gem and I’m so glad I stopped by one afternoon this fall.

Lulu’s is located in Watertown’s town square. When you enter the shop, you’ll notice the very eclectic interior with an obvious set up for live music nights. Apparently Watertown is a hub of music – who knew? The shop is committed to fair-trade coffee and features drinks made from Nashville’s own Bongo Java beans. The sandwich menu is just right, in my point of view: lots of variety, but not too many items that can end up being overwhelming. I tried the black bean burger ($5.45), which as the menu says is “served on whole wheat bun with Swiss and Cheddar cheese, cilantro mayo or regular mayo, spicy mustard or yellow mustard, leaf lettuce, tomato and red onion.” It was very substantial and flavorful, and I didn’t miss the meat at all. While I was there, someone did order a meat burger and the server went out back to a separate freezer to get the beef. Apparently they get their meat from a local farm source.

For me, the highlight of my time at Lulu’s was sitting back and watching the people come and go. Or I should say, watching the locals come in and interact. The staff was courteous and friendly to me, but it was clear that locals are first and foremost here. Almost everyone was greeted with a hug by the proprietor, and there was rapid chit-chat about how so-and-so was doing, what plans were being made for the upcoming holidays, etc.

I also like how Lulu’s menu is informative. If you check it out online, you’ll notice that the coffee descriptions are complete: you’re told that every drink comes with two shots of espresso, an Americano is an espresso with hot water, etc. Hilariously, their regular drip coffee is described as “just a friggin’ cup of coffee.” Having grown in up a town where the word “cappuccino” often brought up for most people images of gas station fare, I appreciate that Lulu’s is giving its clientele clear descriptions of the classic espresso-based drinks they offer.

I’d love for a Lulu’s-like spot to open up in my town, but for now, it’s nice to know that I can drive out there when the mood strikes. I hope you’ll try it out sometime!

Lulu’s Coffee House
120 East Main Street
Watertown, TN 37184-1419
(615) 237-0065

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2 Responses to “Lulu’s Coffee House”

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    非凡 — January 8, 2010 @ 2:47 am

    I'm appreciate your writing skill.Please keep on working hard.^^

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    csmith — January 13, 2010 @ 9:01 am

    Lulu's is a fabulous coffee shop and I'm thrilled to see it featured here. Thanks, Nashville Foodies!

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