The Artistic Bean
Townsend, Tennessee · Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Why stop here: The Artistic Bean is a $ coffee & breakfast pick in Townsend for Great Smoky Mountains National Park travelers. Order House roast and breakfast sandwich.
Townsend coffee roaster and breakfast stop for early Cades Cove entry days, before the loop road backs up.
House roast and breakfast sandwich
At The Artistic Bean, Roamward highlights House roast and breakfast sandwich because it gives travelers a clear first order instead of leaving the meal to guesswork. Use it as the anchor, then check the current menu before you go.
Updated July 2026. Restaurant hours, menus, and reservation policies change — confirm before you go.
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