Zara K.
Yelp
Help! 8th & Roast is too dangerously close to my place. And, it looks like I found my fatal attraction at 8th & Roast- Almond croissant!
Oh! you have no idea how bad this discovery of sheer perfection of an almond croissant in Nashville is for me. The Universe is undoubtedly testing my willpower.
One, it is croissant.
Two, it is one insanely perfect croissant.
Three, it is a freshly baked in-house almond-y "Almond" croissant.
To find a good, delicious, near perfect almond croissant is like traversing for truffles. In most places almond croissants are tough, chewy and the volume of almond essence is disgustingly potent.
But not at 8th & Roast.
It is buttery, flaky, crunchy when you bite into it. Sweet, almond-y, yet silky when it melts in your mouth. Your brain is going to scream "freshly baked"! And the perfect essence of almond will make your heart dance a nutty-go-around. Just ask for it slightly warmed.
I know 8th & Roast is a great coffee shop. But you must make your way to Charlotte. The decor is so cool. It replicates a train station (at least that's what I thought). The vibrance is hip, chill and relaxing. There is ample seating- couch, bench, dinner table, coffee table, seats lined up by the glass and more seats lined up at the serving platform.
And you know what sets the mood, apart from friendly and vivacious hospitality (the girls are so kind and bubbly!)- a great music playlist. I took to a corner and spent 4.5 hrs there. Bobbing my head mostly,shazam-ing a few times.
Also, it is Pumpkin spice season. While I like a real pie over flavored coffee, I felt like indulging for once. I requested the pumpkin spiced latte to be less sweet. Don't you love someone for knowing what you mean by not too sweet. The flavor was beautiful! It was like sipping autumn. Hearty warm and what a gorgeous blend of spice and pumpkin.
The only bummer was, I wanted to have my coffee reheated after 4.5 hrs without adding extra hot milk. And, there wasn't provision for that. So I just got it home cold to microwave.
8&R is such a great addition to the neighborhood. I am so happy! The caffeine hasn't worn off as yet, and my day there made me feel good.
You must check it out!