Beverages
Coffee & Bar

Drip Coffee
Choose between Retrograde's Synastry, a bright and complex light roast crafted from a harmonious Colombian-Ethiopian blend. Or embrace the depth of Shadow Work, a bold and balanced medium roast featuring a rich fusion of Brazilian and Ugandan beans.$1.00+
Cold Brew
Made w/Retrograde's Shadow Work Brazilian-Ugandan blend.$5.50+
Americano
Retrograde Espresso & Hot Water.$4.00+
Cafe Au Lait
Half coffee, Half frothed milk. Your choice of Retrograde's Synastry Light Roast, or Shadow Work Medium Roast.$4.75+
Cappuccino/Flat White
6 oz extra frothy milk w/Retrograde Synastry Espresso.$5.00
Cortado
2oz frothed milk, 2oz Retrograde Synastry Espresso.$4.00
Cuban
Silky & smooth w/ sweetened condensed milk for flavor & texture, Retrograde Synastry Espresso, & milk.$5.75+
Espresso
A bold shot of rich espresso made with Retrograde's Synastry, crafted for depth and balance.$3.50
Hot Chocolate
Delicious chocolate and frothy milk.$4.25+
Latte
Steamed milk, Retrograde Synastry Espresso. w/ your choice of any one of our syrups if desired. Or mix and match, and make it truly your own, for an additional charge.$5.25+
Macchiato
Espresso topped with a spoonful of foamed milk.$4.00
Mocha
Frothed milk, Retrograde's Synastry Espresso, and velvety smooth chocolate.$6.50+
White Chocolate Mocha
Frothed milk, Retrograde's Synastry Espresso, and velvety smooth chocolate.$6.50+
Red Eye
Retrograde Synastry Espresso w/your choice of Synastry light roast, or Shadow Work medium roast.$5.95+
Steamer
Steamed milk & your choice of flavor.$3.25+
Java Box
Excellent choice for your next gathering! Comes with 96 ounces of Synastry light roast or Shadow Work medium roast. Our service option comes w/Half & Half, and an assortment of sugars and sugar substitutes.OUT OF STOCK$35.00+
Cup o' Milk
...It's a cup 'o milk!$3.00
Tea
Earl Grey
From High Garden Tea, smooth and strong organic black tea with just the right amount of organic bergamot oil.$4.25+English Breakfast
From High Garden tea a blend organic black teas, organic chicory root, & organic cocoa peel.$4.25+
Sun Drenched
From High Garden tea a blend of Dooars Estate Assam Black Tea, lemon verbena, spearmint, & dried oranges.$4.25+Milky Oolong
From High Garden tea, a premium oolong delicately infused with milk steam to enhance its smooth floral notes with hints of butterscotch, vanilla, and toasted popcorn.$4.25+Jasmine Classic
From High Garden tea, a very unique and refreshing organic green tea infused several times with fresh organic jasmine blooms.$4.25+The Bee's Knees
From High Garden tea w/ green earl grey tea, jasmine green tea, lemon verbena, rose petals, dried oranges, lavender.$4.25+
Honeybliss
From High Garden Tea w/honeybush, hibiscus, lemongrass, orange peel.$4.25+Lavender with Love
From High Garden Tea w/Chamomile, elderflower, lavender, rosemary, honeysuckle.$4.25+
Porch Swing Punch
From High Garden Tea w/ hibiscus, peppermint, & spearmint.$4.25+Peppermint
$4.25+London Fog
$5.50+
Tea Latte
Your choice of High Garden tea w/ Milk$5.50+
Chai
Milk w/ local small batch Madchai chai tea concentrate!$6.00+
Matcha
From High Garden Tea, Matcha of the Dawn, ceremonial grade.$6.75+
Grab & Go
Seasonal & Favorites
A SECOND WIND
$5.00
Tiny Earl 12oz Iced
Ceremonial matcha meets earl grey cold foam. Small but mighty.$6.50
Mont Blanc
Cold brew sweetened with orange juice syrup and finished with an orange vanilla cold foam.$7.00+
Blueberry Lemon Fizz
Blueberry Sparkling Lemonade$7.75+
Hoodie
A "Mugs" classic. Honey, cinnamon, and vanilla latte.$6.25+
Black Bear
A bold & sweet latte w/blackberry, honey, milk, & Retrograde Synastry Espresso.$6.25+
Iris Bloom
A colorfully playful matcha latte w/ ube, coconut, vanilla, milk, & High Garden ceremonial grade matcha.OUT OF STOCK$7.25+
Strawberry Fields
$7.25+
Food
Cold Food

Avocado Bagel
Creamy avocado on your choice of bagel, topped with a garlic tomato confit, pickled red onions, feta, and chili flakes.$12.00
Peanut Butter and Jelly Sando
A classic PBJ! The perfect pick-me-up on a rough day or a bite of pure nostalgia. Simple, timeless, and always satisfying.(If your chosen bread is unavailable, we’ll substitute it with the best alternative!)$5.00+
Whipped Feta & Prosciutto Toast
Sourdough toast topped with house-made whipped feta, thinly sliced prosciutto, a drizzle of honey, chili flakes, and a sprinkle of za’atar. A perfect balance of creamy, savory, and sweet.$14.00
Avocado & Whipped Feta Toast
House-made whipped feta topped with avocado, a drizzle of honey, chili flakes, and a sprinkle of za’atar. A perfect balance of creamy, savory, and sweet, without the meat!$13.00
Turkey Pesto
Sliced turkey, house-made whipped feta, basil pesto, Roma tomato, and arugula on sourdough. Served with a side of chips.$8.00+
The Chosen One
Gravlax, caper cream cheese, pickled onions and cucumbers on an everything bagel. (If your chosen bagel is unavailable, we’ll substitute it with the best alternative!)$14.00Parfait
$7.00
Hot Food

Bagel
Crafted at our Retrograde location in West Nashville, our very own sourdough bagels are made with care for the perfect chew and flavor. Comes w/your choice of cream cheese, peanut butter, jam, or butter.(If your chosen bagel is unavailable, we’ll substitute it with the best alternative!) Don't forget to try our Specialty Schmears!$5.00
Breakfast Burrito
Packed with your choice of protein, scrambled eggs, potatoes, house-made salsa roja, and Monterey Jack cheese, all wrapped in a warm toasted flour tortilla.$13.00
Classic
A classic breakfast sandwich served on fresh bagel(If your chosen bagel is unavailable, we’ll substitute it with the best alternative!)$10.00
Egg Bites
Choose from bacon, cheddar, and gruyere, or roasted red pepper and egg whites, all baked to perfection for a savory bite-sized treat. Comes in your choice of 2 or 4, depending on how hungry you are!$6.95+
The Classic Platter
A timeless breakfast platter with your choice of protein, fried eggs, and a side of sourdough bread with butter and jam.$13.00
BLT
BLT Our twist on a classic. Bacon, arugula lettuce, and tomato with Duke's Mayo--served on sourdough bread with chips.$13.75
Pastries

Blueberry Muffin
Blueberry muffin made fresh daily from Dozen Bakery.$4.25Seasonal Muffin
$4.25Zucchini Muffins
OUT OF STOCK$4.25
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Chocolate cookie made fresh daily by Dozen Bakery.OUT OF STOCK$3.00
Bacon & Cheddar Scone
Bacon and cheddar scone made fresh daily by Dozen Bakery.$4.00
Cherry Cornmeal Scone
Cherry cornmeal scone made fresh daily by Dozen Bakery.OUT OF STOCK$4.00
Seasonal Scone
Seasonal scone made fresh daily by Dozen Bakery.OUT OF STOCK$4.00
Ham & Cheese Croissant
Ham and cheese croissant made fresh daily by Dozen Bakery.$5.50
Plain Croissant
Classic butter croissant made fresh daily by Dozen Bakery.$5.25
Chocolate Croissant
Chocolate croissant made fresh daily by Dozen Bakery.$5.50Day Old Pastry
Day old pastry is perfect for an on-the-go bargain. Almost fresh.$2.50
Retail
Retail Merch
Stickers
$2.00
Ugly Mugs Logo Beanie
$25.00
Ugly Mugs Corduroy Ball Cap
$28.50
Retrograde Beanie
$25.00
Ugly Mugs "Love Coffee" Sweatshirt
$35.00
Ugly Mugs Espresso Machine T-shirt
$26.00
Retrograde Branded Hoodie
$60.00
Retrograde Cold Brew Growler
Retrograde Branded Growler (60oz)$60.00
Ugly Mugs Amber Glass
$20.00
Retrograde Camp Mug
Retrograde Branded Camp Mug - perfect for coffee on-the-go. By CreatedCo.$35.00
High Garden Tea Retail
A rotating selection of High Garden teas.$20.00
Ugly Mugs Pocket Tee
Ugly Mugs Pocket Tee$26.00
Ugly Mugs Tote Bag
Take Ugly Mugs on-the-go with a Premium Cotton Tote Bag$20.00
Ugly Mugs Graffiti Travel Mug
Ugly Mugs Blue Graffiti Travel Mug Perfect for coffee on-the-go!$35.00Ugly Mugs Signature Cream Mug
$20.00Black Mirr cups
$35.00
Retail Coffee
Kibingo Burundi 12oz
$24.00
Lightspeed "Synastry" (12oz)
Lighspeed Synastry Blend 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. Origin: Colombia, Ethiopia Varieties: Blended Elevation: 1400-2200 masl Process: Washed$22.00
Lightspeed "Hypnos" (Decaf) (12oz)
Lightspeed Hypnos Blend 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.$20.00
Lightspeed "Luna Nueva" (12oz)
Lightspeed "Luna Nueva" Blend A balanced coffee 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$22.00
Lightspeed "Shadow Work" (12oz)
Lightspeed "Shadow Work" Blend 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$22.00
Lightspeed "Luna Nueva" (2LB)
Lightspeed "Luna Nueva" Blend A balanced coffee 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$42.00
Lightspeed "Shadow Work" (2LB)
Lightspeed "Shadow Work" Blend 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$42.00
Lightspeed "Synastry" (2LB)
Lighspeed Synastry Blend 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. Origin: Colombia, Ethiopia Varieties: Blended Elevation: 1400-2200 masl Process: Washed$47.00Kayon (10oz)
$46.00
All hours
| Sunday | 7:45 am - 1:45 pm |
| Monday | 7:30 am - 1:45 pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30 am - 1:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30 am - 1:45 pm |
| Thursday | 7:30 am - 1:45 pm |
| Friday | 7:30 am - 1:45 pm |
| Saturday | 7:45 am - 1:45 pm |
Restaurant info
Hopping daytime cafe dispensing inventive American diner fare & specialty drinks in buzzy surrounds.
Location
1886 Eastland Ave, Nashville, TN 37206






