Coffee, Tea & Treats

Check out the Bird’s Nest Café! Located in the heart of downtown, the Bird’s Nest Café is Brown County brunch done the right way. Dig in to creative, unique menu items—artfully prepared and artistically presented! Savor the flavor of fresh ingredients, perfectly combined for a new spin on all those brunch classics. From sweet potato […]

Enjoy the delicious smell and taste of fresh-popped kettle corn! Head to the Foxfire Parking Lot to hit up the Brown County Kettle Corn food truck. Be sure to ask for a sample!

A Nashville tradition since 1977, the Candy Dish is still making fudge and candies the old-fashioned way, using only the finest ingredients! Stop by for homemade fudge, handmade chocolates, award-winning caramels, 50 flavors of taffy, and more. Many candies are still made from old family recipes and fudge samples are always available.

While candy is of course the Candy Emporium’s main offering, there’s so much more to be discovered. Since 1996, the Candy Emporium has been serving up fine chocolates, chocolate covered fruits and nuts, cordials, delicious truffles, loads of gummies, Jelly Belly items, licorice, Plyley’s Hard Candies, old-fashioned candies, and imported candy bars and cookies. There’s […]

Check out the Carmel Corn Cottage…the charming little red and white shop at the north end of Nashville! The delicious aroma of caramel cooking and the lively music playing is sure to draw you inside. One of the friendliest shops in the Village, there’s a large selection of snacks. From popcorn and caramel apples to […]

A Bloomington staple since 1933, the Moose has made its way to Brown County! The Chocolate Moose has partnered with Brown County Coffee to bring Nashville the best coffee and ice cream around. Enjoy a variety of coffee beverages, delicious ice cream flavors, cones, shakes, stir-ins, and more. You can even get a quick bite […]

Serving organic, fair trade coffee and a huge selection of loose teas, Common Grounds is anything but “common.” Common Grounds also has unique collectibles and antiques. Stop in for a visit and see why so many locals call Common Grounds’ coffee the best in the county! Find Common Grounds on Facebook

One-of-a-kind, the Daily Grind is sure to get your day off to a good start! Enjoy unique coffee drinks, tasty breakfast favorites, and mouthwatering sandwiches. At the Daily Grind, you can even choose from a variety of coffee beans to be ground up and packaged for you to take home. You’re sure to love the […]

Established in 1990, Fearrin’s Ice Cream has been serving up delicious ice cream for nearly 30 years! Dig in to unique flavors of both ice cream and frozen yogurt. Be sure to try a signature ice cream cookie sandwich or sundae too! Pretty soon you’ll know why everyone loves Fearrin’s!

Located in the newly remodeled Gnaw Bone Sorghum Mill, Gnaw Bone Country Store & Bakery is brimming with local artisan goods, local food products, antiques…and, of course, a bakery! All bakery items are homemade in small batches with attention to high quality ingredients, including a few unusual and seasonal specialties. After you browse the country […]

Home of the Gnawbun, a caramel and pecan cinnamon roll, Gnawbone Coffee is more than just a great cup of joe, it’s the perfect way to say good morning! This down-home coffee shop has got it all…from lattes, specialty drinks, and coffee to fresh baked rolls, breakfast treats, casseroles, and more! Stop on in…you’ll be […]

A Brown County tradition since 1973, check out the Heritage Candy Store! From milk chocolate to peanut butter and everything in between, the Heritage Candy Store carries the best old-fashioned fudge around, along with all the candies you loved as a child!

The House of Jerky has been perfecting amazing tasting jerky for the past 20 years and counting. Opening in 1993, this jerky brand still offers the traditional, old-fashioned thick slabs of jerky for sale. Unlike other jerky brands out there, House of Jerky has lean top round in whole, meaning no chopping or processing to […]

Everything you need—food, drink, and dessert—all in one building! Serving up delectable ice cream, as well as a variety of food items since 1998, the Ice Cream Cottage has some of the best prices in town and the friendliest staff! Go ahead…treat yourself to a sweet at the Ice Cream Cottage! Find Ice Cream Cottage […]

If you love nuts and homemade fudge, this is the spot for you! Jack and Jill Nut Shop in the heart of the Village has the best in-house roasted nuts you will ever eat. The fudge, as well as other homemade chocolate goodies, are excellent as well!

Since 1977, Miller’s Ice Cream House has been serving up real homemade ice cream in the heart of Nashville! Miller’s 23 famous flavors, plus one special seasonal flavor, are always in stock and are all made the old-fashioned way. You can even watch as it’s being created! Enjoy your ice cream in dishes, cake cones, […]

This is one shop that’s bursting with flavors! An old-fashioned candy store loaded with all your favorite treats, the Nashville Fudge Kitchen has the largest selection of fudge, popcorn, candies, ice cream, and gelato in Brown County! Watch as creamy fudge is made in front of you, cooked and hand-paddled on a thick marble table. […]

It is hard to miss the aroma of fresh baked breads and desserts as you walk in through the old screen door at the Nashville General Store and Bakery! Browse around or dig in to breakfast, lunch, or a tasty snack! Chicken salad with pecans and grapes, BBQ, Angus burgers, hand breaded pork tenderloin, fresh […]

Life is short…eat more cinnamon rolls! Visit Ooey Gooey Cinnamon Rolls, located directly behind the Visitors Center, and enjoy fresh baked cinnamon rolls, made from scratch and full of “ooey gooey” goodness! Dig in to unique and oh-so-tasty flavors, like a Caramel Apple Cinnamon Roll or a German Chocolate Cinnamon Roll. More than just cinnamon […]

Home of Whiskey Nut Fudge, Schwab’s Fudge has been creating delicious handmade fudge since 1977. Schwab’s handcrafted fudge is created onsite, so you can see the magic being made. Stop by for traditional favorites, such as peanut butter and chocolate pecan…or try a seasonal specialty, such as pumpkin spice.

Whether you are a local resident or a visitor, you’re sure to love Sweetea’s Tea Shop & Café! With a large assortment of loose leaf teas to enjoy hot or cold, Sweetea’s is definitely the go-to spot for tea lovers. Sweetea’s even carries a full line of tasty and creative bubble drinks for those looking […]