Tempered Fine Chocolates

My sister and I went here for dessert after our brunch and I'm so glad we did. We wanted to try their sipping chocolate and some of the Truffles. We did make the mistake of ordering the 8oz size of the sipping chocolate. It was incredible though. Honestly the best hot chocolate I've ever had. It tastes like you're drinking a melted chocolate bar. So rich and creamy but definitely best in smaller quantities. The Truffles we got were delicious as well. Some of them are more difficult to distinguish the flavor of the filling but the quality of chocolate is still delicious and enjoyable. The building is very small so sitting is limited but it's very cozy and feels like you're in a small European cafe. Highly recommend making this a stop for dessert if you're enjoying a meal at another nearby restaurant! Or are just having a chocolate craving.

I brought my 9 year old daughter with me to try this Tempered out. The staff was so friendly and conversational. I got the blueberry and lavender latte and we picked out a 12 piece box of chocolates. The coffee was so delicious! The chocolates were beautifully made and so decadent. We loved most of the chocolates we picked out. We will absolutely be back!

The vibe here was fantastic and the store is absolutely beautiful. I was enthusiastically greeted and all of my chocolate dreams were fulfilled!!! I got a 4 pack for $10 with Blueberry Sage (in a lovely fleur de lis cast), Key Lime Pie (with dark chocolate crust) and two I haven’t tried yet. Those flavors are Lavender Hibscus and Louisa’s Cream Liquor. Louisa’s is one of my absolute favorite cordials. It’s an Espresso Caramel Pecan Liquer, made by Nelson’s Green Briar Distillery. Nelson’s is one of Nashville’s local distilleries that pre-dates prohibition! I love the use of local ingredients and the neighborhood feel of Tempered Fine Chocolates. The branding also gives the customer an old world level experience, and this is all just evidence of the shop’s very real emphasis on craftsmanship! I for one am quality over quantity, and you can really taste the 8 hours it takes to make this chocolate so good!!! My chocolate box paired perfectly with a Blueberry Sage tea from their espresso bar!

Once you enter you feel like you are in a petite Parisien Cafe! Loved the decoration, such a cozy place! Chocolates are elaborately prepared and very good! Staff is so friendly and kind! 🥰 Try the sangria and champagne chocolates.

Great for what it is—small little chocolate and coffee shop. Nice selection of truffles and some other small treats. I can’t speak for the coffee, but it certainly looked like they knew what they were doing. My favorite truffle was the peanut butter & jelly. Highly recommend.

Coffee is really good. Especially if you like fruity you would love it. Also, chocolate there is EXTREMELY goood!! It has onsite chocolatier and chocolates were hand made. Recommend Hot chicken spice chocolate! It's so unique and tasty and of course spicy! Also, in the evening, it becomes absinthe bar which was cool experiene as well.

Very pristine inside. The seating space allows intimacy with your hostess. Delightful ambiance with attention to detail for their product placement. It felt as if I was a young girl in a candy store again… Bravo to the temperist for making these fine chocolates!

Erica with Offline - hot chocolate was creamy and delicious. the bon bons were amazing.

I enjoyed an afternoon chocolate and wine pairing hangout here! Firstly, props to Tempered because they were flexible with me not having a reservation. The service was amazing as Emily was very professional and knowledgeable. She refilled my water many times throughout. I was also explained the entire process of how to make and enjoy quality chocolate - The French Press, Key Lime pie, Absinthe flavor, which was delish. I enjoyed the Sauternes wine and all the pairings. I recommend Tempered for someone looking for a place with a cute/pretty aesthetic because you will get that here. The hot chocolates are truly special, and the chocolates were very good to me - Now I must try the Absinthe, and late-night cocktail they have!!! Thank you Emily for sharing the love and passion!!!

Cute little spot to enjoy of some amazing coffee and some fine selection of chocolates.

This point little shock that is in a quiet neighborhood is a wonderful place to enjoy fancy chocolate. The service was superb from the two individuals that were running the bar, and the chocolate alone was delicious. Everyone in our party got something different, and all of it was most enjoyable.

Best drinking hot chocolate ever. Beautiful space. Great and friendly staff. Local business. Come here!

We were here at night when it's a bar/speakeasy, and it was great. Very lowkey, very mellow place. The limoncello drink was amazing and I would get it again. The espresso martini was good but not great. The staff were so friendly and funny. I recommend this place for sure.

The best coffee and chocolate shop. The Hot Chocolate was incredible. The truffles are delicious too. The lady behind the counter was very nice and helpful.

Stares. Looks around. Blinks. Can it be that I've never written a review of Tempered? Really? As hard as it is to believe*, I guess I never reviewed this ray of sunshine in Germantown. I was there from (near) the beginning. In my role I sought to amplify the business. I worked with them at events. I got a preview of the Green Hour. Are you getting my drift -- and my confusion of how it could be that I hadn't reviewed them? Ahem. Tempered is the real deal. Like, real fancy chocolates/truffles set in a boutique in proximity to other boutiques. These baubles are treats and not meant to be popped in the maw like some like some pedestrian M&M.** These are meant to be savored and experienced -- and gifted. As often as I'd been to the shop, I'd always been the recipient of its goodness. When I was trying to figure out gifts to send to people I hadn't seen IRL in some time, it dawned on me how perfect of a gift Tempered's chocolates would be. If you can't get to the store, spend some time on the website to get acquainted with all the goodies. From bourbon praline milk chocolate to champagne dark chocolate, Tempered as sweets for every taste. And beyond the actual taste, feast with your eyes as each truffle looks like a gem (highlighted by the smart gift box in which they're shipped). Life is tough these days; eat (good) chocolate. Between the cute (appropriate word) store to the delectable goodies to the kind owners to the excellent customer service, Tempered fits the neighborhood, your sweet tooth and the moment. You know you like chocolate. You might as well get the good stuff. *I put nothing past gremlins. **No shade: I can take down a bag of peanut M&Ms by myself in one sitting.

The inside of the cafe is so adorable! I absolutely love the vibe, the manager mentioned that people like getting work done here. The chocolates are delicious, my favorite was the Louisa's white chocolate. The manager was very kind and patient as I figured out which truffles I wanted. Definitely recommend!

As good as the chocolate is... the service is NOT. Their sea salt dark chocolate caramels literally changed my life, and their Old Fashioned truffle is a triumph! But their service... Wow! I have never felt like such a burden as when I dared to walk in and interrupt the staffs conversation. My mother-in-law is in town and wanted to bring her family some treats back home. As soon as we walked in we were greeted with barely a glance and a lukewarm "hello". Two of the staff members vanished, as if by magic, while the third one tried to upsell us on every decision. She kept interrupting my MIL and seemed so irritated that it took us more than two seconds to decide on each truffle. As soon as my MIL's credit card cleared, the staff member walked to the back. I wanted to also purchase something, but I'm not a very confrontational person so I was ready to leave. Thankfully my MIL is from Chicago and called back "could we please get some more service?!" The staff member came back out, again clearly annoyed, and rung us up for another four pack of truffles. You don't have to be the friendliest person in the world, but at least be professional! was so shocked that I honestly would never go back there again and either purchase chocolate from a different company, or just order online. Tempered, please hire staff who can at least pretend like they enjoy their job because you have the best caramels ever!

Amazing atmosphere...friendly service. Very sweet and bitter wines to pair with the chocolate my favorite was the Moscato and rosemary olive oil truffle

The white chocolate mocha is to die for as is the sangria truffle!!! Everyone who works there is always so sweet and should you be so lucky, may even offer you a little sample of a truffle they are working on. The interior is beautiful and tasteful. One of the gems of Germantown for sure!

chocolates were delicious, Emily made me the best mocha I've had in nashville. She was so nice and knowledgeable. will definitely come back!

A lovely experience I got to have with my partner. Made a random stop and decided to give this spot a try and it truly is a hidden gem. The hospitality received was unique and one of a kind and I deeply appreciate the level of detail and attention she had brought us that day. I recommend to all my chocolate and wine lovers to give this place a try. May never know that you needed this!

Truffle & Wine/whiskey pairing. My wife and I recently dropped in for this pairing experience. She enjoyed three truffles selected by the chocolatier to be paired with the wines she selected while I enjoyed three different truffles to be paired with the whiskey/bourbon I selected. The truffles were phenomenal. Their unique and complex flavors were complimented with the drawn out with whiskey/bourbon. I chose the following bourbons which were paired accordingly: Rittenhouse Rye - chocolate peanut butter truffle Uncle Nearest 1856 - uncle nearest truffle Belle Meade Bourbon - bourbon praline truffle All were really enjoyable and solid pairings, but the Belle Meade paired with the bourbon praline truffle took the top spot for me. We chose the 5pm time slot and had the shop pretty much to ourselves. The service was wonderful, and we enjoyed chatting with chocolatier as we learned more about each pairing. Overall, a perfect start to a date night.

Oooooooooh wee! The hot chocolate with the chocolate croissant! Jesus take the wheel! I have yet to even try to chocolates or truffles i purchased! But I will tonight and will also come back to edit this. But let's go back to that hot cocoa ... the devil is a lie this was so good! But when I do go back I'm going to ask them to have fun with my cocoa and just go crazy on it and do something wild with it! Let the chef be the chef and create something! And they have almond milk and coconut milk. Not going to lie... I really want to go back to North Nashville to get some more! FYI the chocolates come in 4, 6 and 10 I believe she said but definitely 4 and 6! #HotCocoFix was here!

Great great chocolate!! They have some wine available but not a great selection. This review is based solely on their delicious chocolate. My husband and I not only had their chocolate but also their hummus plate and was surprisingly really good. The whole store smells like chocolate when you walk in ... the atmosphere is fantastic and the staff is so welcoming.

My friend and I are on the search for the best hot chocolate in town, which lead us here. This is maybe one of the cutest storefronts that Nashville has to offer! We kept remarking how we felt like we were in Paris-- it was adorable and cozy. We both ordered hot chocolate and I was shocked to pay $7 for a hot chocolate. The hot chocolate was certainly good, but nothing very unique (especially for $7). I'm still giving this place a 4 star review because I'd love to go back and try the truffles, plus I am still dreaming about the Parisian vibes.

This is my favorite chocolate shop. They have creative and delicious seasonal flavors and so many options for any special occasion.

Tempered Cafe and Chocolate ... more like Green Hour! The absinthe bar where you can get signature drinks that are pair with delicious truffles. There is not much seating - 10 tables at most and bar seating. If you can I would reserve a table and get some of my best gal pals for a night of absinthe tasting.

This place was absolutely amazing. A literal step back In time!! The blackberry basil is absolutely my favorite, that I was able to sample. It had a hint of black licorice that really was fantastic. It is definitely worth the stop!!

Not only are these the most delicious chocolates in town, but everyone is so wonderful to work with! I placed a bulk order for a baby shower and Angelica was so helpful and kind throughout the entire process. She even accommodated custom requests--her attention to detail and warmth made a planning an otherwise stressful event an absolute pleasure. The truffles were gorgeous, very reasonably priced, and so deliciously decadent. I cannot recommend enough!

So, I DO like some of their chocolates quite a bit. But this visit to Tempered made me think that buying their products at other locations (their products are available in many stores now) is probably better? We stopped in as a group of 7 on Sunday after brunch at SILO. The employee behind the counter didn't seem very into us being in there as such a large group. We hadn't been in before, but he didn't really greet us or explain what they had. So, yeah, it took a while for us to order, because we didn't know anything about their products and he wasn't exactly helping out. We ended up trying a few of their beverages: drinking chocolate (way too rich for my taste) and the frozen hot chocolate (okay, but didn't love it). We also left with a few goodies each (I purchased a box of four truffles). The truffles I chose were okay (some better than others). I think they offer some really cool products, and I really like to support local companies like this. The three stars is more of a reflection of the fact that I just didn't really feel very welcome in the shop.

Last night I had the wonderful chance to assist to the Galentine's wine & chocolate pairing at the café. At what can i say, i don't have words enough to express how glad I am. Was the perfect night with one of my girlfriends enjoying a great wine selection perfectly paired with the delicious chocolate truffles. Every single bite was gorgeous. But probably my favorite was the cayenne one! That place is so cozy and welcoming that I would be there if I would live in the neighborhood, like if it would be my safe place. Thank you for the amazing somelier for made it possible, to all the funny ladies sitting at the same table, and the pastries chefs for made such a wonderful truffle experience! Looking forward for going back and enjoy their chocolates with a glass of wine!

This is such a cute chocolate cafe. The name says it all about their signature offerings. So I made this Costco error of giving away my husband's treasured Belgian Waffles never to see them again at Costco. And essentially the one main reason we ended up here was for the freshly baked Belgian Waffle. It's expensive at $7 for a single waffle but the sweet one is rich with the chocolate drizzle. There was a generous sprinkling of pearl sugars and the waffle was quite dense. A little too dense for my liking but I can see this work well as savory. It was good nonetheless. The drinking chocolate was delicious and I highly recommend this. Again not sure where else you get drinking chocolate but you want to have it here in Nashville. The sprinkle of salt balanced the flavors nicely. The rich chocolate flavors shone through every sip. It is quite rich and the 6 oz is a little bit of a sugar heart attack for single consumption, so we shared. We ordered the hellas sandwich which was okay. The baguette was soft and crunchy but the flavors were simple and kinda boring. Come to think of it, simplicity complemented the richness from the chocolate very well and perhaps it is not a bad thing. But I wouldn't order it again. If you check in with yelp you get two truffles and I am glad we got to choose. I went with what was recommended to me and chose the rosemary cayenne in milk chocolate truffle. I also got the rose dark in dark chocolate but the rose flavor didn't come through. Delicious truffles nonetheless and with all the exotic offerings I can't wait to try some more of the flavors. It's a cute date spot or a hangout venue with a very European cafe ambience. The service is wonderful. Our server was friendly and kind and given that the waffle, drinking chocolate and sandwich were all freshly prepared I look forward to bringing friends and family when they visit.

For some background or culinary context. Ive made finding the best chocolate and hot chocolate within any of my travel plans. So i had some time to kill snd i walked 30 minutes to this location to check it out ( i know i should have taken Lyft, i needed the exercise). Their chocolate comes from somewhere in California, Guitar chocolate? I had sipping chocolate and a some of the sea-salt dark). Both were good but nothing made them very distinctive from something like a dark lindt. Small understated cafe vibe in a local area on the rise for snall mom and pop places.

BEST hot chocolate! Such a cute little spot in the sweetest little neighborhood. Stopped in while on our trip to Nashville. Had some truffles & hot chocolate - so good!

Stopped here on our last cold, rainy day in Nashville. Its a small little cafe in Germantown that has a few tables to enjoy coffees, chocolates, and food. Several of the tables were covered in staff items and t shirts that I'm assuming they were unpacking to put on the shelves. We skipped food as we had just finished brunch. I was hoping for affogato, but I was told that they didn't have enough ice cream so the tub was thrown out. I would have expected this type of place to make their own ice cream since they make all their chocolates. I decided on the drinking chocolate instead. Although I was disappointed that I didn't get affogato, the drinking chocolate was still amazingly delicious. I wish I had ordered a large! I didn't have anything else while in the cafe, but my sister purchased and sent me home with a peanut butter mug which was like a Reese cup on steroids. Yum!

Holy cacao!!! This place is a chocolate lover's dream. We came here on a cold December morning in search of a delicious cup of hot chocolate. And boy, did we come to the right place!! I ordered the drinking chocolate. It was sin in liquid form. Thick, smooth, rich, and had a perfect balance of chocolate and sugar. I highly recommend. The regular hot chocolate with hazelnut was good also, though for me, it didn't compare to that drinking chocolate!! Very neat little place. Must check it out for brunch, and the chocolate/whiskey pairings !!

This is my favorite coffee shop in Germantown!! You get a free chocolate square with your latte which is incredible. Their beans are Americano beans which explains why I like them so much. And their chocolate is made in store.. it's incredible. Check it out!

If you're looking for casual breakfast in the Germantown area keep looking. If not you will be greeted by the single employee making coffee, food, serving, and cleaning. If you like microwaved, overpriced meals this place is your spot. How about a 3in circle quiche for $10? Not the place to be on a sunny Saturday. Grumpy server and dimly lit. Tempered stay an absinthe bar, chocolate cafe, and hangout at night. The only positives I can think of is the chocolates with the coffee and the cleanliness.

If you ever dreamed of visiting the chocolate shop in Chocolat, you must come here. When you set foot inside, you feel like you've been transported to a European café. From floor to ceiling, the décor is largely gold, speckled with antique touches here and there. It's clean and tastefully decorated. There are numerous truffles of unique flavors (lemon lavender, raspberry cabernet, rosemary cayenne, etc.) The coffee list is insane (espresso and sipping chocolate? Affogato? Can I have one of everything?). The sandwich and breakfast items may not be apropos of a diet, but they will make your heart so happy. I had the Sicilian- Italian salami, triple cream, elderberry jam, and creamed honey on a baguette. Oh Lordy, it was rich and delightful! On certain nights, they have a pop-up absinthe bar. I don't really know what all that entails, but it sounds enticing. I am in love with this place!

What a cute chocolate shop! Upon entering, we were warmly welcomed. They've been open for about 4 days now. The owner of the shop is super sweet and took the time to explain all the different types of chocolates. They have lots of free samples, all of which were delicious. There is seating in here and the ambiance is relaxed. We decided to get a box of 12 truffles, which came to about $17. The chocolate is smooth, not too sweet, and incredibly flavorful. These would make really nice gifts for any chocolate lover. They also offer a variety of other chocolate dipped cookies, etc. I'm so glad we dropped by and will definitely be back the next we are in town.

My friends and I came here as a party of 9 for a bachelorette brunch. We made reservations a month in advance. When we arrived and attempted to order mimosas the manager informed us that he only had enough champagne for 4 glasses. At the time, there was a "get $3 off a mimosa with a food order." In my opinion, with the shortage of champagne, the deal should have applied for the other beverages ordered. The manager was brash. When showing our IDs, the bride had a temporary form of identification from the Ohio Department of Transportation (they have to mail a new ID). The manager said while the bride looks 21, he hopes that wasn't what she planned on using at the bars in Nashville as no one would accept it. She further explained the reasoning and he was adamant that it would not work. Regardless, he still served the bride. His negative remarks really weren't necessary. The food was delicious, but 2 sandwiches arrived without egg. The drinks were fair, but the Bloody Mary could use some garnishing. The truffles were good, but I wouldn't have ordered them without the Yelp offer of "get 2 truffles with a food purchase" due to the price of $2.25/truffle (definitely not worth it). Overall, I wouldn't recommend this place mostly due to the manager. He doesn't seem to value his customers.

Brown butter truffle was great - best one I had. Whisper creek was pretty good, but the key lime was mediocre.

This is the coziest place in Nashville to grab an amazing coffee or hot chocolate with some spectacular chocolates, truffles, and other nomnoms. We ordered every truffle/chocolate that they had in stock and had them pair a wine w/ each and every single one was absolutely amazing and I was extremely impressed with their ability to pair the perfect wine with each chocolate. At first, prices may seem a little high, but I can assure you that it's worth it. The staff is always extremely nice and friendly and it's a joy to stop by.

Maybe the best truffle I've ever had. And not because of the chocolate, which is just fine (this is a compliment, I swear), but because it wonderfully balanced disparate flavors (strawberry & goat cheese) in a way that most truffles are afraid to attempt. I think the world's ready to graduate from salt. But even more pleasant was the service, at least for my tastes. I looked at the case and just said: "I'd just be arbitrary, could you pick one for me?" And the gentleman didn't say a word, reached in, grabbed one and slapped it in front of me. Perfect. Confident and decisive, and he didn't pick an innocuous one. If he'd dithered as most servers do the conversation would've gone "Uh, is there something you don't like?" "Not a huge fan of strawberry." "Oh ... how about this milk chocolate and caramel? A lot of people like that." "Uhhhhh."

This cute cafe is located near downtown Nashville in the cutest little neighborhood. My friend invited me to try them. I chose an assortment of 6 chocolate candies. Im not a fan of dark chocolate, so some choices just were not good to me, however, the raspberry Cabernet and birthday cake were really good! If you're a Chocolate Connoisseur this place is heaven for you.

I brought my family here when they came to visit Nashville for the first time. We arrived at 6 pm on a Thursday while staff members were preparing to change over to Green Hour (absinthe bar). Service was a little confusing about whether they came to us or we ordered at the counter. Once we figured it out, service was prompt and great. We ordered a wine pairing, a wine flight pairing, and a bourbon on the rocks. They chose the chocolate and cheese to pair with the wine for us. We were skeptical at first but the pairings actually were perfect. The Gouda cheese and white chocolate burnt caramel truffles were delicious and paired perfectly with the glass of Riesling.

What a fantastic little gem! And in the heart of Germantown! By day, you can come in, grab a croissant or a truffle/whiskey sampler... By night, you can come in to enjoy a cocktail or absinthe tasting during their "green hour". During this weekend's snowstorm, my husband and I bundled up, went out for lunch then followed the scent of chocolate into this little place. We were quickly (and easily!) persuaded to try the truffle/bourbon flight... And we're glad we did! Three shots of whiskey and three glorious little chocolate truffles were enjoyed... All while sitting at the marble bar chatting it up with the owner while she handmade chocolates. The decor is very Parisian, and for good reason. On the weekends, they host what's called the green hour. Where the quaint little cafe turns into a speakeasy, offering several different types of absinthe and fabulous cocktails. Watch for the green light on outside to know when the green hour has begun. My husband and I loved our truffle/bourbon flight so much that, right then and there, we made plans to attend the green hour for the first time this weekend. We can't wait! They also have amazing little gifts on the bookcase when you walk in... Right now it's loaded with fabulous and unique valentine's gift ideas. A Hot Chocolate Bomb? Stop in the see what that is... You'll love it!

I had the idea of bringing my girlfriend chocolate while on the way to her place. I knew she had gone through a rough day at work and it would be just the thing to take her mind off of it. I called around and it seemed that nothing was available! Either people were already closed in preparation for the Memorial Day weekend or they were simply closed after 6pm. Using Yelp, I came across this place and gave them a call to see if they were open. I was in luck! Time wasn't on my side so I had to get in, grab some chocolate, and make haste! Cleveland was still 120+ miles away! Staci presented quite a few options and they all sounded fantastic. Ultimately I opted for the 12 for $18. It seemed like a great deal and since Tempur has so many truffles, it seemed like there was bound to be something that my gf would like. I regret that I couldn't stay very long to properly assess the place and its offerings. There appeared to have been some sort of gathering (maybe a chocolate and wine pairing?); the other people there looked like they were having fun. I'll be returning here so perhaps I can partake in it, too. Oh yeah. The chocolate was a hit. She loved the ones she tried and I did, too.

Very bad form, Tempered. I came on a late Sunday morning, so expected it to be busy with the brunch crowd. I was prepared to wait. Unsure whether to order at the counter or sit down (and having received no welcome or even eye contact upon entering), I sat and waited. For 15 minutes. During that time, the lone employee served people literally right next to me, cleared tables, etc. Still no acknowledgement of my presence. I then stood at the counter and waited. For another five minutes - as he made coffee drinks right in front of me. STILL no eye contact or any indication that he knew I was there. When I finally managed to get his attention, he quite rudely told me that I would not able to even order for at least 20-30 minutes. If he'd acknowledged me and told me that when I walked in, I would be having a meal right now. I live up the street but usually go to Red Bicycle for coffee. They were also busy today, but I was greeted with a smile and informed about the wait as soon as I got to the counter. Tempered won't be getting my business.

Loved this place. Great chocolates and coffee, we will come back for sure next time we are in town

I've been here twice during my visits to Nashville. I will have to say my first visit was absolutely wonderful, I just forgot to write a review because it honestly slipped my mind. Our servers were wonderful, knowledgeable, kind, great conversationalists. They were witty and smart, who knew a great deal about chocolate and absinthe. Unfortunately, I don't remember any of their names, only that it was an all male staff and I was with my boyfriend, his brother, and his dad. It was a phenomenal experience! If you haven't caught it by now, I attended this location during their after hours "green hour" time when it transforms from a cute hipster chocolate cafe to a low lit, green glowing absinthe bar. Anyway-- naturally after such a great experience, we wanted to go back and show my boyfriends mom a great time, and she had never had absinthe before, so we HAD to go back! That was this past weekend. From when we first walked into we noticed a complete shift in ambiance, we were greeted by a charmed young lady named Reesa (sp? I forgot exactly how), she seemed nice. We waited in line to be seated or to order.. I dont remember exactly, but something was kind of off. The person who was manning the front young African American lady, while we were at the front of the line, almost skipped us entirely--fine, maybe it was a mistake. She then proceeded to just ignore us and not take our order to shake a cocktail... okay, we get it you're working with other customers... Reesa proceeds to take our order and like just my first visit, we ordered absinthe flights, made up of 3 tastings that are paired with 3 different chocolate truffles. With your flight you use a waterloo and sugar cubes with a (filtering spoon?) to dilute the absinthe to taste. Luckily, my boyfriend had done this before so we vaguely remember what we had to do. Unfortunately, the server did not. Reesa actually ended up having my boyfriends mom over dilute her first tasting when she said that she fill her glass two fingers from the top of the glass with water when diluting.. then proceeded to completely mess up an entire flight that we had ordered--which she attempted to fix by basically tossing one of the correct tastings at my boyfriend... of course, after some rude remarks, for whatever reason. We ended up just using the advice from our first experience at the bar to prep the rest of our flight. The next server who was working was Natalie, she was so nice and personable, we really enjoyed speaking with her. It happened to be her first night and she was nervous, but she did great with conversing with customers and checking on them. Unfortunately, the charcuterie board she brought out that night was pretty bad.. (haha, not that I would know since I don't put them together often), but my boyfriend's mom had never once had cheddar on a charcuterie board before with such thickly cut meats and no utensils to cut cheese with. Natalie was great nonetheless and definitely is a great addition to the business :) The woman who ignored us behind the bar finally came out to the floor and began serving other customers, we decided to make some light conversation and discovered Natalie had no training prior to serving us that night... "because it was so busy." Which I thought was interesting because it was actually mostly empty when we arrived and it definitely seemed like there was time. Either way, it was an interesting experience to say the least. The products of the business are tasty. Absinthe and chocolate were superb, the service however, has definitely gone downhill. I wished I could have written about my first experience all over again to really emphasize what a beautiful gem this place WAS, but I can't. Thanks for getting through this rant!

Tempur is adorable! It has a great little bistro look and feel. The tables and space are a bit small, but there is great table service and lots of delicious options. We decided to munch on the Tempur board (charcuterie, cheese, jams, and fruit) while drinking white wine. I was very impressed by the cheeses! Most of the time, I don't enjoy everything on a charcuterie board... but on this one, we finished everything but the strongest cheese! I really loved this creamy cheese they served that we paired with their creamed honey. The fig preserves were amazing too. It well-presented and explained thoroughly. You could tell they put a lot of thought into the board! It took about ten minutes to prepare, which they warned us about. Everything is made to order, which I appreciate. We headed up to the counter to sample some of the truffles and caramels. If you're interested in something, ask them for a teeny taste, and they are happy to oblige. It helped me pick out some goodies to bring home. (The salted caramels are AMAZING. Seriously, even my friend who isn't a huge caramel fan was OMGing over them.) For dessert, I ordered a hot chocolate since it was National Hot Chocolate Day, and we both ordered the Dipped Rice Crispie. All of the desserts are very reasonably priced, and once again made to order! You can also choose which chocolate you want your items dipped in, which is awesome. There was a bit of a mix-up with our desserts, but fortunately we eventually got them (and a little extra snack) after some time... on the house. The folks at Tempur definitely know how to take care of you. The hot chocolate was a little thick for my taste, but reminded me of the thick hot cocoa in Spain that you dip churros into... maybe they should offer something like that to accompany the chocolate! Tempur is the perfect place to wind down (and wine down!) on a girls' night. The desserts are so good I wouldn't hesitate to stop in to take a few bites home either. You should definitely check it out, if you're in the Germantown neighborhood. It's located directly across the street from Germantown Cafe, and we found street parking easily. It's worth the trip!

Gorgeous little chocolate shop in Germantown, Nashville. My sister and I were driving home from NOLA this past January, and because she is gluten-free, we decided to grab breakfast at the little creperie across the street from Tempur. As we were coming out to finish the long trip home, we saw the shop was open and decided to stop. While we were fully stuffed with our breakfast and didn't try anything at the shop, we were offered numerous samples. I ended up buying two large boxes of chocolates, one for my coworker and the other for my mom, four smaller 4-count boxes for other coworkers, and a half pound of the sponge candy as a "leave in the lunchroom" treat. They ended up comping me an additional quarter pound of the sponge candy, which was so sweet of them. Needless enough to say, I ended up keeping one of the 4-count boxes for myself, and the chocolate was fantastic. Every day my mother would call me to tell me about the flavor she and my dad tried that day and how wonderful it was. I was equally impressed, especially with how well the Whisper Creek truffles paired with Laphroaig 18. They are definitely a place I will order from in the future and will definitely stop in when I'm in Nashville.

Tempered is the ideal chocolatier's shoppe...or at least the version I have in my head. Basically, it looks exactly how I'd want my chocolate shoppe to look. Plus their drapes are to die for! I visited Tempered back in March on a food tour. The sample we got then was divine. My most recent visit was late at night after finishing up a lovely meal across the street at Germantown cafe. We walk in and it was super busy, the small seating area was packed so we decided to seat ourselves outside and it was lovely. What was not lovely, was the smell that hit you when walking into Tempered. I'm not sure if it's part of the chocolate making process or what. It was strong and smelled sort of like a brewery, hops like odor. I didn't notice the smell on my first visit so maybe it's some kind of cooking smell... Either way, it was good to sit outside. They have a wine, cocktails, absinthe and chocolate menu and they are open late. We ordered some lovely drinks and chocolate. My friend had a refreshing cucumber cocktail and I had wine and their darkest chocolate truffle. It had an appropriate and witty name, but I cannot recall it. I'm looking forward to returning during the day!

Delish. Got an 8 pack of truffles. So many options and they're SO GOOD and just flat out beautiful.

The hubby brought me here as an early Valentine's Day treat. I fell in love with this cute little café instantly. The baristas were very helpful and friendly. The café offers whiskey and wine parings. I had no idea what to order, so the barista found me a nice Pinot Nior red wine with fresh Gouda cheese, goat cheese and raspberry cheesecake truffles... Amazing!! I will definitely return.

Just stopped by the place out of of curiosity and Im impressed. The chocolates were pretty tasty. I also got one of the spiked hot chocolates (The Apres Ski) and it was definitely the right amount of heat and kick that I needed! Can't wait to go back to try the food.

Took mom there for an early Mothers Day brunch. There sandwiches (Bruxelles) we had we very good but, pricey. We also had a coffee. The coffee cup was wayyyy to large, it was like drinking very hot coffee in a oversized soup mug. You needed two hands to drink from it. The handmade chocolates were very pretty to look at and the flavor combinations were very different. Right before we were leaving they stated cutting an onion and this very small and cute cafe reeked of onion. If you were going in for chocolate you might have been put off by the powerful onion smell. I must say I was. We were thinking of chocolate but did change our mind.