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    Retrograde Coffee Company - Clifton

    2714 Clifton Ave

    Nashville, TN 37209


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    Featured Items

    • Latte

      Espresso topped with steamed milk and foam. Hot or iced.
      $5.25+
    • Red Eye

      Espresso served in drip coffee.
      $5.00
    • Honey Lavender

      Latte with house-made honey lavender simple syrup.
      $6.25+

    Food Menu

    Cold Food Menu

    • Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich

      Peanut butter and jelly on sourdough bread.
      $6.50
    • Chia Bowl

      Chia seeds with coconut milk, maple syrup, and cinnamon. Topped with strawberries, blueberries, and coconut flakes.
      $9.00
    • Avocado Bagel

      Toasted bagel with avocado, confit garlic and cherry tomatoes,  feta cheese and pickled onions.
      $12.00
    • Turkey Pesto

      Turkey, pesto, arugula, whipped feta spread, and tomato on fresh sourdough bread.
      $13.00
    • Whipped Feta & Prosciutto Toast

      Toasted sourdough bread with whipped feta, prosciutto, honey, and zatar spice.
      $14.00
    • Avocado & Whipped Feta Toast

      Toasted sourdough bread with whipped feta, avocado, honey, and zatar spice.
      $13.00

    Hot Food Menu

    • The Big Burrito

      Scrambled eggs, Monterrey jack cheese, crispy seasoned tater tots, house made salsa and your choice of protein.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $13.00
    • Egg Bites

      House made eggbites. Cheddar and bacon. OR Egg white bites with red pepper.
      $6.95+

    Bagels and Bagel Sandwiches

    • Bagel

      FRESH BAGELS Plain - Cinnamon Raisin - Sesame - Salt - Everything SCHMEARS Caper/Scallion - Maple/Cinnamon/Walnut - Roasted Garlic - Lox & Dill
      $5.00
    • The Classic

      Classic breakfast sandwich served on fresh bagel. -Bacon, Egg, and Cheese -Sausage, Egg, and Cheese -Egg and Cheese
      $10.00
    • The Chosen One

      Gravlax, caper cream cheese, pickled onions and cucumbers on an everything bagel.
      $14.00
    • Egg

      Fried egg
      $2.00

    Sides

    • Parfait

      Greek yogurt with granola and fresh blueberries/strawberries topped with shagbark simple syrup.
      $7.00
    • Fruit cup

      Cup of blueberries and sliced strawberries
      $2.50
    • Side of bacon

      Four half slices of bacon
      OUT OF STOCK
      $2.75

    Drinks Menu

    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.
      $6.25+
    • Matcha Latte

      High Garden Matcha tea whisked until silky smooth--then added to your milk/alt-milk of choice.
      $6.25+
    • Mocha

      Olive & Sinclair artisan chocolate blended with espresso and your choice of milk/alt-milk.
      $6.25+
    • Honey Lavender

      Latte with house-made honey lavender simple syrup.
      $6.25+
    • Espresso Old Fashioned

      Sip and savor our take on an Old Fashioned. Espresso, Angostura bitters, and simple syrup served over an oversized ice cube.
      $4.50
    • Americola

      Freshly pulled espresso poured over an ice cold Coca-cola.
      $5.50
    • Mon Cheri 16oz (Iced Only)

      $7.50
    • Tiny Earl 12oz (Iced Only)

      $6.50
    • Orange Blossom Latte

      $7.00+
    • Immortal Monk Tea

      $4.50+

    Espresso Drinks

    • Espresso

      Freshly pulled (Synastry) espresso served with short side of mineral water.
      $4.00
    • Macchiato

      Espresso topped with a spoonful of foamed milk.
      $4.75
    • Cortado 4.5oz

      Equal parts espresso and steamed milk. 4.5 oz
      $4.75
    • Cappuccino 6oz

      Equal parts espresso, steamed milk, and foamy milk.
      $4.75
    • Latte

      Espresso topped with steamed milk and foam. Hot or iced.
      $5.25+
    • Americano

      Espresso diluted with hot water.
      $4.50+
    • Espresso & Tonic

      Espresso poured over iced tonic.
      $6.50
    • Red Eye

      Espresso served in drip coffee.
      $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.
      $2.00+
    • Cafe Au Lait

      Drip coffee with Steamed Milk.
      $4.50+
    • Hot Chocolate

      Olive & Sinclair artisan chocolate and steamed milk.
      $5.25
    • Steamer Small

      Steamed milk with your choice of flavoring.
      $4.25
    • To-Go Carafe

      A 96 ounce carafe of freshly brewed Synastry--an excellent choice for your next gathering. (30 minute brew/prep time)
      $40.00

    RTD + Iced Coffee

    • Mexican Coke

      $3.50
    • Simply Orange

      $4.00
    • Water

    • Milk

      $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.
      $5.00+
    • 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.
      $6.25
    • Perrier

      Perrier sparkling mineral water.
      $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.
      $12.00
    • El Presidente Beer

      El Presidente is a pilsner and the national beer of the Dominican Republic.
      $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.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $12.00
    • Stoller Swing Rose Bubbles

      Stoller Swing Sparkling Rose is wine spritz made in Oregon.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $12.00
    • MayPop Lemon

      Maypop Sparkling Water with fresh lemon juice.
      $3.00
    • MayPop Tangerine

      Maypop sparkling water with a splash of tangerine juice.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $3.00
    • Paloma Craft Soda (NA)

      Devil's Foot Paloma Craft Soda offers an non-alcoholic spin on the classic Paloma cocktail.
      $3.50
    • Cherry Limeade Soda

      Devli's Foot Sparkling Cherry Limeade Soda combines real cherry juice with lime and a touch of honey.
      $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!
      $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.
      $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.
      $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.
      $4.25
    • Chai Latte

      Chai (by MadChai) tea with your choice of steamed milk/alt-milk. Served hot or iced.
      $6.00+
    • Dirty Chai

      Chai tea (by MadChai) with espresso and your choice of milk/alt-milk. Served hot or iced.
      $6.50+
    • 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!
      $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!
      OUT OF STOCK
      $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)
      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.25
    • Peppermint

      $4.50
    • Elderberry Cherry Cobbler Tea

      Elderberry Cherry Cobbler Tea by High Garden Teas.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.25
    • Garden Party

      $4.50

    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
      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.00
    • Espiritu San Luis

      This offering is composed of the celebrated Kenyan variety SL28. While known for loud acidity and flavors of grapefruit & tomato when grown in Kenya, the Costa Rican terroir and yellow honey processing give this cup a nuanced profile of mango like sweetness with lime acidity and cooked citrus notes. Origin: West Valley, Costa Rica Varieties: SL28 Elevation: 1200-1900 masl Process: Yellow Honey
      OUT OF STOCK
      $7.50
    • Kayon Mountain

      OUT OF STOCK
      $10.00
    • Los Angeles

      $12.00

    Pastry

    Dozen Pastries

    • Blueberry Muffin

      Blueberry muffin made fresh daily from Dozen Bakery.
      $4.25
    • Seasonal Muffin

      Seasonal muffin made fresh daily by Dozen Bakery.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.25
    • Chocolate Croissant (Pain Au Chocolat)

      Chocolate croissant made fresh daily by Dozen Bakery.
      $5.50
    • Ham & Cheese Croissant

      Ham and cheese croissant made fresh daily by Dozen Bakery.
      $5.50
    • Almond Croissant

      Almond croissant made fresh daily by Dozen Bakery.
      $5.50
    • Seasonal Scone

      Seasonal scone made fresh daily by Dozen Bakery.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.00
    • Sweet Galette

      Seasonal sweet galette made fresh daily by Dozen Bakery.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.50
    • Savory Galette

      Seasonal savory galette made fresh daily by Dozen Bakery.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.50
    • Plain Croissant

      Classic croissant made fresh daily by Dozen Bakery.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.25
    • Scone

      OUT OF STOCK

    Retail

    Coffee

    • Synastry

      Synastry: A curated, seasonal rotation of coffees, crafted to deliver a consistent cup that creates a vibrant palette of vivid fruit, balanced by a chocolate forward body.
      $22.00
    • Hypnos Decaf

      This is a decaf coffee that tastes great. The sugar cane method of decaffeinating this coffee is gentle and preserves a natural flavor that resembles banana pudding with tasting notes of graham cracker, cinnamon, and banana. Origin: Colombia Varieties: Castillo, Caturra, Columbia Elevation: 1400-2000 masl Process: Washed & decaffeinated via sugar cane.
      $19.00
    • La Florida

      Grown on a small farm in Huila, Colombia, La Florida is a single-origin offering known for its vibrant, high-toned profile. At 1650 masl, producer Cesar Llanten cultivates this standout lot with care, resulting in lively notes of raspberry, sweet tomato, and almond. The high elevation and washed process contribute to its crisp acidity and layered red fruit character. We roast it hot and fast to highlight the natural sweetness and preserve its expressive, bright nature.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $25.00
    • Shadow Work

      This is our ode to nostalgic diner coffee. It’s a blend of nutty and chocolatey flavors with boozy aromatics that hit your nose before the coffee touches your lips. Origin: Brazil, Uganda Varieties: Blended Elevation: 950-2200 masl Process: Natural
      $20.00
    • Luna Nueva

      A balanced cup that feels classic and familiar gathered from specialty grade coffees highlighting the primary growing regions across Mexico. Origin: Mexico Varieties: Bourbon, Typico, Mundo Nova Elevation: 1200-1800 masl Process: Washed
      $20.00
    • 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
      OUT OF STOCK
      $28.00
    • Espiritu San Luis

      This offering is composed of the celebrated Kenyan variety SL28. While known for loud acidity and flavors of grapefruit & tomato when grown in Kenya, the Costa Rican terroir and yellow honey processing give this cup a nuanced profile of mango like sweetness with lime acidity and cooked citrus notes. Origin: West Valley, Costa Rica Varieties: SL28 Elevation: 1200-1900 masl Process: Yellow Honey
      OUT OF STOCK
      $32.00
    • Kayon Mountain (6oz)

      Kayon Mountain Coffee Farm, run by Ismael Hassen Aredo and his family in Ethiopia’s Guji zone, spans 500 hectares with 300 dedicated to coffee. The farm supports its workers with higher wages and community services such as free transportation. Ismael meticulously oversees the production of both Natural and Washed coffees with a focus on quality. Origin: Shakiso, Guji, Ethiopia Varieties: Heirloom Ethiopian varieties Elevation: 2200 masl Process: Anaerobic Natural
      $28.00
    • Finca Los Angeles

      $28.00

    Apparel

    • Clifton Map Hoodie

      Premium plush Retrograde green hoodie.
      $60.00
    • Embroidered Ball Cap

      Gray ball cap with embroidered Retrograde logo.
      $26.00
    • Beanie

      Gray beanie with Retrograde's sputnik logo.
      $24.00
    • Snake Logo Tee

      Old school Retrograde t-shirt with snake.
      $26.00
    • Black T-Shirt

      Black t-shirt with vertical Retrograde.
      $26.00
    • Holiday Sweater

      Retrograde's Holiday Sweater. It's plush, kitschy, and warm.
      $60.00
    • Black Astronaut Sweatshirt

      Old school Retrograde black astronaut sweatshirt.
      $49.00

    Drinkware

    • White Mug

      Premium Retrograde coffee mug by CreatedCo.
      $24.00
    • MiiR Tumbler

      Premium Miir Retrograde branded to-go tumbler.
      $36.00
    • Amber Glass

      Retrograde amber soda glass
      $18.00
    • Camp Mug

      Perfect mug for coffee on-the-go.
      $35.00
    • Flash Brew Growler 60oz

      Retrograde branded growler for flash brew coffee. (60oz)
      $60.00

    All hours
    Sunday7:00 am - 1:30 pm
    Monday7:00 am - 1:30 pm
    Tuesday7:00 am - 1:30 pm
    Wednesday7:00 am - 1:30 pm
    Thursday7:00 am - 1:30 pm
    Friday7:00 am - 1:30 pm
    Saturday7:00 am - 1:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    Welcome to Retrograde Coffee.

    Location

    2714 Clifton Ave, Nashville, TN 37209

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