Here’s our recommendations for each city of The Buddies Tour:
KELLER, TEXAS
Venue: Northwood Church, 1870 Rufe Snow Dr
Coffee Before the Show ☕
Summer Moon Coffee
Approx. 4 minutes / 1.5 miles from venue. Cozy Texas favorite, easy parking, ideal meetup stop before doors open.
Good Company Coffee
Approx. 10 minutes / 4 miles from venue. Stylish local spot with good seating. Great for small groups!
Lunch or Dinner 🍽️
Acquario Italian Restaurant
Approx. 8 minutes / 3 miles from venue. Upscale-casual local Italian favorite that feels special without being stuffy.
Reservations: Yes
Acquario Pizza Pasta Bar
Approx. 6 minutes / 2 miles from venue. More casual sister concept with pizza/pasta energy, easier for quick dinners.
Reservations: Call ahead recommended
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO
Venue: Peak City Church, 1710 Dublin Blvd
Coffee Before the Show ☕
Loyal Coffee
Approx. 10 minutes from venue. Trendy local favorite with beautiful drinks and atmosphere.
Building Three Coffee
Approx. 14 minutes from venue. One of the city’s best modern coffee spaces.
Lunch or Dinner 🍽️
Shuga’s
Approx. 16 minutes from venue. Signature Colorado Springs favorite, creative menu, great energy.
Reservations: Yes / call ahead best
Paravicini’s Italian Bistro
Approx. 15 minutes from venue. Warm, reliable, beloved local institution.
Reservations: Yes
ORLANDO, FLORIDA (EDDIE’S RECS)
Venue: Summit Church, 735 Herndon Ave
Coffee or Treat Before the Show ☕
Gideon’s Bakehouse
Approx. 7 minutes / 1.9 miles from venue. The half-pound cookies. Line moves, it’s worth it.
Lineage Coffee Roasting
Approx. 10 minutes / 3.5 miles from venue. Highly respected local roaster with a polished but welcoming feel. Great for serious coffee lovers.
Lunch or Dinner 🍽️
Beefy King
Approx. 7 minutes / 1.5 miles from venue. This is the one you can’t skip. It’s an Orlando institution, kind of like an old-school burger joint but closer in spirit to an old-school Arby’s. Order the beef, cheese, and onion with a side of tater tots. Non-negotiable on the tots. Also, there are clowns hanging on the walls inside. I do not know why. It’s not scary, just weirdly committed to the bit. Ignore them and eat your sandwich. Two things before you leave: snap a pic in front of the iconic sign out front (Jimmy Fallon did it and set off the whole town), and grab a Beefy King t-shirt at the register. It’s the Orlando deep-cut souvenir nobody else will have.
Reservations: No / Walk-in best
East End Market
Approx. 6 minutes / 1.9 miles from venue. East End Market in Audubon Park. This is a little food hall with a bunch of fantastic stuff under one roof. You could honestly spend an afternoon grazing here and be fine.
Reservations: No / walk-in best
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA
Venue: First Baptist Charlotte, 301 S Davidson St
Coffee Before the Show ☕
Not Just Coffee (Atherton / South End area)
Approx. 7 minutes / 2 miles from venue. Charlotte classic and one of the city’s defining local coffee names. Stylish, reliable, and ideal for groups.
Giddy Goat Coffee Roasters
Approx. 8 minutes / 3 miles from venue. Strong local following, bright atmosphere, social energy, and excellent drinks
Lunch or Dinner 🍽️
300 East
Approx. 6 minutes / 2 miles from venue. Longtime Charlotte favorite with warm atmosphere and dependable menu. Known for their french onion soup!
Reservations: Yes
Fin and Fino
Approx. 5 minutes / .6 miles from venue. Social seafood house and so close to the church!
Reservations: Yes
TRUSSVILLE, ALABAMA
Venue: CrossPoint Church, 8000 Liles Ln
Coffee Before the Show ☕
Maple Avenue Coffee House
Approx. 6 minutes / 2 miles from venue. Charming community favorite with welcoming small-town energy. Great for a relaxed meetup before the event.
Red Cat Coffee House (Birmingham area)
Approx. 18 minutes / 11 miles from venue. Well-loved regional favorite with elevated drinks and a more boutique feel. Worth the short drive if your group wants a nicer café stop.
Lunch or Dinner 🍽️
Ferus Artisan Ales
Approx. 7 minutes / 2 miles from venue. One of the area’s best-known gathering spots with strong food, stylish setting, and easy group seating.
Reservations: Yes / call ahead for group tables
Rodney Scott’s Whole Hog BBQ
Approx. 18 minutes / 12 miles from venue. Crowd-pleasing Southern favorite with easy casual energy.
Reservations: Limited / walk-in best
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE (ANNIE’S RECS)
Venue: Cross Point Church, 299 Cowan St
Coffee Before the Show ☕
The Well Coffeehouse
Approx. 7 minutes / 2 miles from venue. Beloved Nashville favorite. LOVE their mission!
Crema
Approx. 5 minutes / 1.5 miles from venue. One of Nashville’s MOST respected coffee staples. You know I’m a tea girl, but everyone loves this place.
Lunch or Dinner 🍽️
Butchertown Hall
Approx. 4 minutes / 1 mile from venue. Brisket, queso, fun vibes. What more do you need?!.
Reservations: Yes
City House
Approx. 3 minutes / .8 miles from venue. One of my favorite restaurants and favorite places to send people! THE BELLY HAM PIZZA.
Reservations: Yes
