It’s no secret that the holidays are fueled by caffeine and sweet treats. If you can relate, say season’s eatings (and drinkings) to these festive sips and snacks.
Seasonal sips
Barista Parlor | The coffee shop is serving up three cups of holiday cheer this season — peppermint mocha, gingerbread spice latte, and hot chocolate.
Fat Bottom Brewing Co. | The brewery’s spiced Christmas ale, Noel, is available for a limited time.
Fido | Try Fido’s Candy Cane Mocha this holiday season. Pro tip: The Toasty the Snowman comes with a toasted marshmallow.
Moonshot Coffee Bar | The Pa-Rum-Pa-POMPOM is a brown sugar bourbon mocha made with pomegranate molasses, espresso, and milk topped with sugared pomegranate powder.
Soft Service Station | This peppermint matcha called The Grinch will bring cheer to all Whos far and near.
Taylor Street Coffee and Tea | Have your peppermint drink served two ways — peppermint mocha and peppermint matcha.
The Nashville Sundae Club | Choose from several hot chocolate flavors — classic, s’mores, and affogato, to name a few — with the option to make each one boozy.
The Well Coffeehouse | The Well’s seasonal specials include Santa’s Pub (bourbon cookie latte), My Name is Earl (lavender tea with bergamot syrup), Can’t Be Beet (beetroot, cocoa powder, and lemon Cuban), and a peppermint mocha latte.
Bonus: Stock your pantry with two seasonal coffee blends — Frothy Monkey’s Mocha Java blend and Flora + Fauna’s Cheers blend.
Sweet treats
Donut Distillery | The donut shop’s annual Elf-themed pop-up returns Thursday, Dec. 1 with holiday donuts and cocktails.
Little Gourmand | The French cafe and market’s bûches de noël (yule logs) offerings include Bardot (almond genoise, coconut mousse, cremeux, and pineapple compote) and Deneuve (chocolate bavaroise, red berry puree, chocolate genoise, and chocolate frosting).
Margot Cafe and Bar | Order the local pumpkin and squash bruschetta with roasted feta, pomegranate seeds, cilantro, and pomegranate molasses — ingredients are sourced from The Fiddle and Farm + Dozen Bakery.
Triple Crown Bakery | This Franklin-based bakery is serving up gingerbread cookies throughout the holiday season.
