Crema's Take
“Olala does French café authenticity better than anywhere else in Nashville, with croissants that rival what you'd find in Paris and espresso drinks served in proper ceramic cups on mismatched vintage china. The deliberately quirky space—filled with antique furniture and curated chaos—feels like you've stumbled into a Parisian grandmother's living room, making it perfect for lingering over coffee and pastries with friends. If you care about genuine craftsmanship and European cafe culture, this is an easy pilgrimage.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Super cute French cafe. Loved almond croissant!
If you want an authentic french croissant, this is the best place in Nashville. The service and the place are very good.
Top notch croissants. The coffees are fantastic as well.
Visited this charming new French café after seeing it on Instagram and really enjoyed the atmosphere. The space is quirky in the best way — antique furniture, mismatched china and silverware, and lots of personality. The owner was at the register chatting with guests and proudly…
I’m grateful for this lovely little café. The menu is simple, authentic-feeling, and clearly focused on quality. Being handed a little tray of pastries with a cappuccino in a ceramic cup, true silverware, and dishes served on antique plates genuinely made me feel like I had been…
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