Retrograde Coffee
820 4th Ave N #131, Nashville, TN
Crema's Take
“Retrograde Coffee draws you in with bold, creative signature drinks like their Shagbark Latte and inventive seasonal offerings (think apple and pear creations) that taste as thoughtful as they sound. The espresso-focused menu and from-scratch syrups suggest real craft, though consistency seems to fluctuate—what makes this spot special is the local, quirky vibe and pastry selection that make it worth revisiting on your coffee shop adventures. It's a solid neighborhood spot for lingering over a laptop or meeting friends, just know that parking is tight and customer service can be hit or miss.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks, good cold brew. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
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…
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…
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…
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…
Crema Reviews
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