Retrograde Coffee

$$ • Cafe, Coffee Shops, Pet Friendly

Hours:
2714 Clifton Ave, Nashville
(615) 649-8021

About Retrograde Coffee

Retrograde Coffee is a charming local café that offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere. It is a great place to read, study, or work, with comfortable space and room to get things done. The café features relaxing, yet lively music at the right volume, creating a chill environment. Customers praise the friendly and outstanding service, with staff members being particularly nice and helpful. The coffee quality is highly appreciated, with standout drinks such as the signature latte, iced vanilla latte, and the perfect flat white, which many visitors consider the best they have had. The café also serves a variety of food options, including bagel sandwiches and the popular bagels with lox and capers cream cheese. The High Garden Breakfast Tea is brewed perfectly, and the café’s beverages are unique and delicious. Visitors have been impressed enough to compare it favorably to Starbucks, with some even convinced it serves the best coffee in the country. The space includes bench seating, which could be more comfortable, but overall, it’s a clean and cozy spot ideal for relaxing or working. Whether stopping by during a road trip or visiting regularly, Retrograde Coffee is appreciated for its quality, atmosphere, and friendly staff, making it a highly recommended neighborhood gem.

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Retrograde Coffee Reviews

4.7
79 ratings
Restaurantji Rating
5
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Food
4.7
Atmosphere
5.0
Service
4.8

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Restaurantji Rating

Coffee is basic, service slow, and a quick search of the owner Nathan shows he’s a douche. 👎

Fantastic high quality chai and lattes!

Baristas are very knowledgeable and nice! Good selection of local beer and wine, yummy food, and chill atmosphere. Just needs cold brew 😉

Jordan’s awesome.

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Hours

Monday 7AM - 3PM
Tuesday 7AM - 3PM
Wednesday 7AM - 3PM
Thursday 7AM - 3PM
Friday 7AM - 3PM
Saturday 7AM - 3PM
Sunday 7AM - 3PM
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