"When the craving for an espresso tonic or soda hits, you want Retrograde in East Nashville. This old garage-turned-sleek coffeehouse feels like a morning retreat, where you can stop by for a drink or a breakfast sandwich. We love the green pepper, onion, egg, and cream cheese version, especially when it’s on a sourdough bagel. Approaching your inbox here feels easier at a window seat next to some cheeky potted plants. With all the other meetings happening around you, it’s easy to convince yourself you’re in a hotel lobby logging on for a bit rather than just getting through Thursday." - ann walczak