My wife always raves about this place, and now I know why. Located in 12 South, this café can get…read morevery busy on weekends. The café is tiny, although it has a handful of seats both indoors and outdoors, so it can fill up quickly. The pastries are beautifully displayed behind the glass case, and they always look inviting. I tried their banana latte and instantly loved it. My wife, meanwhile, got the salted caramel latte, which she declared the best in the city. The berry cheesecake donut was unique but incredibly good. I love visiting this café whenever I'm in the neighborhood.

If you love unique pastries, this is a must-visit! There were so many creative donuts and pastries…read moreto choose from that I wanted to try them all. I ended up getting the Honey & Sea Salt Cragel (their croissant-bagel hybrid) - buttery, flaky, with just the right balance of sweet and salty. We also grabbed some iced latte, which paired perfectly with it. Definitely a spot worth stopping by while strolling along 12th street.

Not sure what the hype is about all over TikTok for the White Bison when we looked up 12 South. The…read morefirst floor looks like a gas station convenience store and there is additional seating upstairs. When we went in, the two registers on the main floor were closed, and only the convenience store side was open. The coffee menu was not very big, but the service was good. The male barista was nice, and the vanilla latte was good. A lady was making a different drink and I saw her lick something off her finger before picking up the espresso cup and pouring it into a paper cup... I personally would not recommend this coffee shop to anyone visiting 12 South.

Stopped by white bison for a little breakfast and was pleasantly surprised with the taste and price…read moreof the bagel. I paid $5 for this bagel which was loaded with avocado and egg. There was even chili oil on top which was a nice kick. Definitely not my favorite bagel but it was really good. Service was also quick.

I lived in Donelson in the 1990s and made frequent trips to Canada. But I never imagined decades…read morelater that my favorite Canadian coffee-shop chain would open an outlet in the heart of Donelson! From the mid-1970s to the summer of 2023, this property hosted a deplorable Krystal, a Nashville expansion project from a Chattanooga-based chain in which I had no interest. But on July 19, 2025, Tim Hortons officially debuted the state of Tennessee's first location here (after a soft opening on July 1). And with that, they converted the old Krystal building from an irrelevant and dated restaurant to a bright and shiny destination for Tim Hortons fans! And now, I can get my Canadian donut fix anytime I want! Being Tennessee's first isn't the store's only accolade. It's the only Tim Hortons within the Nashville city limits, one of four in the Nashville metro all lying in close proximity in the eastern suburbs. And greatest of all, it's the only Tim Hortons in the first 1,648 miles (70%) of eastbound Highway 70, one of America's longest roads connecting Arizona to the Atlantic Ocean. That makes it the westernmost Tim Hortons on all of Highway 70! And naturally, the Canadian maple donut is stupendous at this location. All the donuts are delicious, and the service is pretty good (depending on which employees are working). The door handles have hockey sticks, and the signpost out front is topped with a Canadian maple leaf. A mural inside pays tribute to one of the greatest NHL players who founded the company, the late Tim Horton (1930-1974). We're blessed to have Canada's largest fast-food franchise and the world's 25th largest with 6,000+ worldwide locations! It's a nice alternative to the other donut shop chains.

Please listen- do not go here. It was bad. Bad latte, bad…read moredonut holes. How does one screw up a donut hole? Ask Tim. The guy at the counter was nice but I dropped my food/beverage in trash and left. Do not waste your money.

What a delightful spot in East Nashville. Located a few blocks from Shelby Park, it's a perfect…read morestop during a ride on the bikeway. The staff is always friendly, the patio is comfy on a nice morning and the food is delicious. They have several gluten-free options for those who need that. The omelettes are prepared nicely and the sausage sandwich with egg and gravy is decadent. Top it off with a great selection of coffees and teas, this place is a winner!

2.5 rounded up to 3 stars…read more We bought 2 drinks and 2 meals with gluten free bread and it came up to $45. You do have to pay extra for the gluten free bread here. The coffee was okay but the prickly pear sparkling limeade was horrendous and went straight down the drain. The avocado toast was fine and the gf bread was not too dry to hold together. We also tried lox but they really do need to look into getting gf bagels. The lox on the gf bread didn't really work because they really skimped on the cream cheese. Like I mean a pitiful amount for 2 big thick pieces of gf bread. Also, we just finished eating and belly rumblings are already happening so the food may or may not have been cross-contaminated with gluten. We know this is a risk whenever we go out to eat but this is important for celiacs to know. Do I think we'd go again? No, its not worth the drive or the price.

Super cute local little coffee shop. We are staying up the road and started our morning with a walk…read moreto get coffee. I had the crème brûlée latte and it was perfect. Friendly staff. I'm

Retrograde Coffee anchors a small mixed use plaza that sits directly on Dickerson Pike near the…read moreDouglas Avenue intersection. The space is simple, but inviting, bright, well-laid out and nicely decorated...and is definitely local to the area of Nashville it is in! The inside is made up of lots of seating from the front door to the back wall and if inside isn't your thing, they have plenty of seating outside under cover as well! Retrograde is a coffee house first, but they also offer a good variety of sandwiches, baked goods, bagels and even beer and wine! With the coffee, you have all your standard hot and iced varieties, but Retrograde does a really good seasonal menu, so make sure to check that out when visiting, no matter the time of year! Parking is a bit stressful here depending on time/day you visit. The lot is small and is shared, so on occasion you have to get creative or head into the surrounding neighborhood to find a spot. Service was friendly and efficient. Cashier to the barista, no issues. My latest visit was on a random off day and I felt like hanging out at a coffee shop for a bit, and it happened to be fall, so I sampled their fall creation, the Pecan-Icano. The drink was good, but I couldn't tell too much of a difference from a standard latte with the exception of the cold foam, which was absolutely delightful! The drink was still good, don't get me wrong, but not as pronounced in flavor as I expected. Overall, really enjoy having Retrograde in the neighborhood and will certainly continue stopping by!

After coming home from Nashville, I snuggled my boyfriend…read moreand begged him to come back with me in October so we could simply try these donuts! I showed him all the pictures and videos like a kid. He's a doctor and is super healthy for the most part but he loves his desserts too! He agrees that the pics are just too good not to try! Service was great! Big shop with ample seats and space. Ambiance is casual but the donut is giving luxury! Come try! The hotel staff raved about this place! Oh and yeah, they are that good! Sinfully good!

Coming in with its own Nashville interior flair, this location lives up to Parlor's standards!…read moreWe're talking some of the best doughnuts around (IYKYK). These doughnuts are so special that we make sure to get an extra box to giveaway whenever we go. The hotel staff LOVED them. No surprise! I got my two favorite vegan flavors: strawberry and blueberry. They were cooked to perfection. I also have to give a shoutout to the TN merch. My collection of cups grows. If you've never been and are looking for a sweet treat, you've found it!

This place elevated my day! So glad we stumbled upon this place. Had coffee at another place that…read moredidn't hit the spot. Elevate saved the day! I got the Mamakope latte which is a macadamia nut white mocha. It was so good! Perfectly nutty with the white mocha flavor. Made me feel like I was sippin coffee in Hawaii. They make their muffins from scratch in house. You gotta get a muffin here. I got the blueberry muffin which had this delicious little crumble topping with big blueberries. Muffins were pretty fluffy and not dense. This place was really clean and had board games you can play and hang out. Check it out if you're in the area!

I came to elevate to find a spot to do a little bit of work. It's hard to find a good coffee spot…read moreoutside of downtown or east with enough parking, and I was hoping elevate could be that spot. While the inside is comfortable with some couches and thicker chairs, there is only 2 hour parking available for visitors. I did love their cold brew coffee and chalet Sammy that I ordered. The staff was very friendly and attentive.

First off the coffee is always good but my experience with a staff member was terrible. I was…read morepulled over in the parking lot parallel just for second to text my daughter to see if she wanted a coffee also & someone taps my car. I looked around and a staff member was walking in the back. I rolled my window down & she said you are parked parallel and taking up 2 parking spots. Like I didn't know I was parallel parked & rudely walked in the store. This is a drive thru coffee place so I didn't think pulling over for 1 minute would not be ok and I wasn't going to stay there but a second. I still did my order & when asked if they had sugar free vanilla was told harshly NO. She was the rudest person ever & doesn't need to be in any kind of customer service. Get your coffee somewhere else & save the Attitude. If there were negative stars I would give this.

I'm a latte obsessed person, like- it's a love language. I drink Dutch and 7Brew when I'm out and…read moreabout and one is around.... Well, there aren't any close to Mt Juliet Rd, and I stumbled across scooters. I opted for the turtle latte and it was delish! I got it the second time I was there too. My favorite thing about scooters is after you order, they say "scoot on around" and I think it's such an adorable touch!