Retrograde Coffee

i used to really like coming here and the coffee is usually alright. my last few experiences were just ok, but the last time i came in i asked for an adjustment on a drink and the barista made a face and said “we can, that just won’t be very good” it’s literally the exact way i make my coffee at home so unless they are doing something i don’t know, i think it would be fine. customer service really needs an improvement here

I ordered a Carmel Latte and it was good in quality and taste. It seemed like the syrup was made from scratch and the quality of the coffee beans were good. It wasn't much parking lot space but it was easy to park. I had a really cool atmosphere chill quiet. They do serve food and the pastries are from dozens.

I enjoyed our time here on our coffee shop quest of the south. The unique apple latte smelled and tasted like fall. The pear pastry was yummy, too. Had a fun local vibe. Wasn’t in my top 3, but still really enjoyed it

It’s not often that a coffee really impresses me, but I have to say the Shagbark Latte with oat milk was enjoyable from the first to the last sip. It’s also not often that I enjoy a coffee hot AND iced. The food was great too, but the service was awesome! Everyone was really helpful and nice. The atmosphere was great. I got the Bee-Hive vegan sausage, avocado, and sprouts bagel sandwich and a chocolate croissant, and both were great!

This coffee shop could have easily been a 5/5 but I’ve some strong reasons for a solid 3.5/5 (-0.5) basic: I paid $4.25 for a plain croissant and they had no decent way of heating it up other than putting it in an microwave and making it soggy AF. I don’t have any problems when coffee shops charge you a premium for simple bakery items or coffee, but I do expect a high quality product in those cases. I mean, just buy an air fryer, before you start charging a premium for bakery items so you can at least warm them up without screwing up the taste. (-0.5) $$: they are charging slightly more than most of the cafes I’ve been to in Nashville with an exception of a few that go above them. (-0.5) location: it’s not a great location. Parking is free however there’s a wood work shop right next door and you can find gravel/stones lying around in the parking area. (Neutral) staff: they aren’t the friendliest of all people. No one was rude, however. Apart from these, I must say, the coffee was top-notch; one of the best espresso I’ve had in Nashville. I got the Cortado over ice (iced espresso with oat milk) and it was out of this world. They do have avocado toast on their menu for $10 The coffee was good enough to make me give them another chance, so I might go there again and see if my experience is different but it won’t be my go-to place.