Retrograde Coffee Menu

Welcome to Retrograde Coffee, a charming cafe nestled in Nashville, TN. This vibrant spot serves a carefully curated menu that perfectly blends flavor and quality. Each sip of their Drip Coffee, featuring the house roast "Synastry," delivers a delightful depth with notes of vibrant fruit and a chocolatey finish. If you prefer something creamier, the Café Au Lait and artisanal Hot Chocolate are excellent choices.

For tea lovers, the Milky Oolong offers a smooth, buttery taste, enhanced by floral undertones. Retrograde also excels in pour-over options, like the unique El Pedrero, which delivers intense and boozy flavors.

Patrons rave about the inviting atmosphere, easy parking, and knowledgeable staff. Their handmade bagels and signature dishes, such as The Chosen One bagel sandwich, are worth a try. Whether working or unwinding, Retrograde Coffee is a must-visit gem.

Specialty Drinks

• Shagbark Latte

  Retrograde's Signature Latte. The Shagbark Latte is made with a house infused "shagbark" simple syrup. Shagbark is a hickory tree native to Tennessee. We harvest and roast the bark -- which produces sweet maple flavors with a hint of smoke.

• Matcha Latte

  High Garden Matcha tea whisked until silky smooth--then added to your milk/alt-milk of choice.

• Mocha

  Olive & Sinclair artisan chocolate blended with espresso and your choice of milk/alt-milk.

• Honey Lavender

  Latte with house-made honey lavender simple syrup.

• Purple Rain

  Iced matcha with ube, coconut, and vanilla.

• Espresso Old Fashioned

  Sip and savor our take on an Old Fashioned. Espresso, Angostura bitters, and simple syrup served over an oversized ice cube.

  US$4.50

• Pie in the Sky

  Apple Pie Inspired Latte

• Americola

  Freshly pulled espresso poured over an ice cold Coca-cola.

  US$5.50

• Pistachio Mustachio (16oz Iced Only)

  Iced matcha topped with a salted pistachio cold foam.

  US$7.50

• Pear Naked Lady (Oat Milk Only)

  Oat milk latte with roasted pear, cardamom, and ginger.

• Creamsicle Oolong Tea

  High Garden Milky Oolong blended with organic orange peel that's infused with a touch of organic sweet orange oil. What you get is all the smooth, sweet buttery goodness of the Milky Oolong with a lovely touch of soft citrus! It is so nice.

  US$4.50

• Elderberry Cherry Cobbler Tea

  Elderberry Cherry Cobbler Tea by High Garden Teas.

  US$4.25

Espresso Drinks

• Espresso

  Freshly pulled (Synastry) espresso served with short side of mineral water.

  US$4.00

• Macchiato

  Espresso topped with a spoonful of foamed milk.

  US$4.75

• Cortado 4.5oz

  Equal parts espresso and steamed milk. 4.5 oz

  US$4.75

• Cappuccino 6oz

  Equal parts espresso, steamed milk, and foamy milk.

  US$4.75

• Latte

  Espresso topped with steamed milk and foam. Hot or iced.

• Americano

  Espresso diluted with hot water.

• Espresso & Tonic

  Espresso poured over iced tonic.

  US$6.50

• Red Eye

  Espresso served in drip coffee.

  US$5.00

Hot Drinks

• Drip Coffee

  Freshly brewed Synastry--our house roast. Synastry is a medium roasted blend of washed coffees from Ethiopia and Colombia. It is crafted to deliver a consistent cup that creates a vibrant palette of vivid fruit, balanced by a chocolate forward body.

• Cafe Au Lait

  Drip coffee with Steamed Milk.

• Hot Chocolate

  Olive & Sinclair artisan chocolate and steamed milk.

• Steamer Small

  Steamed milk with your choice of flavoring.

• To-Go Carafe

  A 96 ounce carafe of freshly brewed Synastry--an excellent choice for your next gathering. (30 minute brew/prep time)

  US$40.00

RTD + Iced Coffee

• Mexican Coke

  US$3.50

• Simply Orange

  US$4.00

• Water

• Milk

  US$2.00

• Iced Coffee

  Our Iced Coffee: Flash Brewed for Full Flavor We use the flash brew method—brewing hot coffee directly over ice—to bring out the coffee’s natural flavors at their peak. The heat extracts vibrant notes you’d miss with cold brew, while the ice instantly locks in that flavor and freshness. It’s bold, bright, and perfectly chilled. The best of both worlds.

• Walker Brothers Kombucha (Blueberry Jasmine)

  Walker Brothers Blueberry Jasmine Kombucha Fresh, organic blueberries intertwine with jasmine tea and a touch of lemon to reveal notes of fresh jam, white grape, and tart berry in this craft kombucha.

  US$6.25

• Perrier

  Perrier sparkling mineral water.

  US$2.50

• St. Agrestis - NA - Phony Negroni

  Ready to serve, phony negroni. Nuanced notes of Tuscan juniper, southern Italian citrus and florals provide slightly sweet and herbal notes, with a familiar backbone of bitterness Negroni enthusiasts expect. These layered botanicals paired with a touch of carbonation provide a silky mouthfeel that mimics the bite of alcohol.

  US$12.00

• El Presidente Beer

  El Presidente is a pilsner and the national beer of the Dominican Republic.

  US$3.50

• Sfera Bianco Can

  Sfera Bianco is made from the Ribolla Gialla variety in Northeastern Italy. Fermented in 100% stainless steel. Fresh with citrusy fruit and racy acidity.

  US$12.00

• Stoller Swing Rose Bubbles

  Stoller Swing Sparkling Rose is wine spritz made in Oregon.

  US$12.00

• MayPop Lemon

  Maypop Sparkling Water with fresh lemon juice.

  US$3.00

• MayPop Tangerine

  Maypop sparkling water with a splash of tangerine juice.

  US$3.00

• Paloma Craft Soda (NA)

  Devil's Foot Paloma Craft Soda offers an non-alcoholic spin on the classic Paloma cocktail.

  US$3.50

• Cherry Limeade Soda

  Devli's Foot Sparkling Cherry Limeade Soda combines real cherry juice with lime and a touch of honey.

  US$3.00

• Athletic Brewing Upside Dawn Golden (NA)

  Athletic Brewing's Non-Alcoholic- American Blonde Ale- Refreshing, clean, balanced. Aromas subtle with floral and earthy notes. Brewed with premium organic malts. Only 50 calories. Enjoy!

  US$6.00

Tea

• Milky oolong

  Milky Oolong Tea (High Garden Teas) Milky Oolong tea is made by milk steam permeating up into lightly oxidized tea leaves, enhancing their naturally smooth floralness with enchanting notes of butterscotch, vanilla and toasted popcorn. Tasting Notes: Light to medium bodied. Soft, sweet, buttery smooth mouth feel. Butterscotch cream finish. A hint of floral astringency to keep it refreshing.

  US$4.25

• High Garden Breakfast Blend

  High Garden Breakfast Blend Strong and bold, yet smooth and nuanced with roasted notes of chicory root and sweet cocoa peel, perfectly complimenting the chosen combination of black teas we’ve selected. You want a perfectly smooth yet bold cup of English breakfast? Well here ya go. Good morning my friend.

  US$4.25

• Jasmine

  Jasmine Silver Tip Organic (High Garden) An invigorating, refreshing organic green tea infused several times with fresh organic jasmine blooms. Full flavored, smooth mouthfeel with a lingering sweet finish.

  US$4.25

• Chai Latte

  Chai (by MadChai) tea with your choice of steamed milk/alt-milk. Served hot or iced.

• Dirty Chai

  Chai tea (by MadChai) with espresso and your choice of milk/alt-milk. Served hot or iced.

• Earl Grey

  Earl Grey Organic (High Garden Teas) Smooth and strong organic black tea with just the right amount of organic bergamot oil. Very citrusy without being overwhelming, and stands up well to milk if you’d like to use this tea for your favorite earl grey latte!

  US$4.25

• Creamsicle Oolong

  Creamsicle Oolong (High Garden Teas) Milky Oolong is blended with organic orange peel and infused with a touch of food grade organic sweet orange oil. What you get is all the smooth, sweet buttery goodness of the Milky Oolong with a lovely touch of soft citrus!

  US$4.25

• Flower Garden (Herbal)

  Flower Garden (High Garden Teas) Flower Garden is a blend of six precious flower blossoms from the garden to your cup. Pure, delicate, simple yet complex. Feel the expression of love from this beautiful bouquet nourishing your body and spirit. ROSEº CHAMOMILEº LAVENDERº CHRYSANTHEMUMº CALENDULAº ROSE HIPº ELDERFLOWERº (caffeine free)

  US$4.25

Pour Over

• El Pedrero

  Ernelio Ortiz owns and managed Finca El Pedrero in the Montecillos region of Honduras. He grows mostly the varieties catuai and Icafe90. This lot is a blend of these two and is naturally processed after going through an anaerobic fermentation process which yields intense and boozy flavors. Origin: Honduras Varieties: catuai and Icafe90. Elevation: 1500-1800 masl Process: Natural

  US$8.00