Right in the heart of downtown Johnson City, Dos Gatos Cafe has become a go-to spot for ETSU students seeking the perfect spot for both a pick-me-up drink and a place to call home.

Less than five minutes away from campus, Dos Gatos radiates a welcoming vibe for both college students and young adults. Whether it’s studying for tests, or simply hanging out with friends, this coffee bar provides the ideal setting for any college venture.

Exterior photo of Dos Gatos. (Elaina Gilliam/East Tennessean)

The café is more than just a coffee bar. Outside of its many coffee options, it also offers a wide selection of teas, tea lattes and non-coffee beverages. They also offer many different toast options for breakfast or lunch, with different toppings such as avocado hummus and smoked salmon and cream cheese. If you’re wanting something other than a savory meal, they offer a selection of pastries.

Even if you don’t go for the coffee, the atmosphere itself is also a great reason to go to Dos Gatos. With fun furniture, and unique artwork that is done by local artists, the unique coffee shop has become a great hub for many things.

Interior photo of Dos Gatos. (Elaina Gilliam/East Tennessean)

Taylor Cooper, a graduate student at ETSU, shared her thoughts on Dos Gatos, “I like Dos Gatos because they’re always so kind as soon as I walk through the door, they welcome me and will joke around with me whenever I’m choosing coffee. Also, both their coffee and food are incredible. They just do a great job in general of opening their doors to college students. I went to my first ever poetry reading there, and it was a truly memorable experience of just getting to gather with my friends like that.”

Whether you like coffee or not, Dos Gatos has something you’ll enjoy. Make sure to visit their shop at 238 E. Main St. They are open 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

You can also find them at dosgatoscoffee.com, contact them at dosgatoscoffeebar@gmail.com or message them on their social media platforms.

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