Frequently Asked Questions About Cocorico French Bakery & Café
Looking for an authentic French bakery in Nashville? Whether you're craving fresh croissants, scratch-made pastries, baguette sandwiches, locally roasted coffee, or catering, you'll find answers to our most frequently asked questions below.
What makes Cocorico different from other bakeries in Nashville?
Cocorico is a locally owned French bakery and café where everything is made from scratch using authentic French recipes and techniques. From buttery croissants and fresh baguettes to sandwiches, quiche, desserts, and locally roasted coffee, we bring a true French bakery experience to Nashville.
Is Cocorico locally owned?
Yes! Cocorico is a locally owned French bakery founded by French owner Elodie Habert. We are proud to serve the Nashville community with authentic French baking, warm hospitality, and food made from scratch every day.
Where is Cocorico French Bakery & Café located?
We're located at 1600 Division Street, Suite 120, in Nashville's Music Row neighborhood, just minutes from Downtown, Vanderbilt University, and Midtown.
Do you have parking?
Yes! We offer validated parking (90 min) for our customers in the attached garage, making it easy to stop by for breakfast, lunch, coffee, or pastries. Come to our counter and ask a team member for assistance.
Do you serve breakfast?
Absolutely. We serve fresh croissants, breakfast sandwiches, pastries, quiche, coffee, espresso drinks, and more every morning.
Do you serve lunch?
Yes! We offer fresh baguette sandwiches, salads, quiche, soup, desserts, and coffee, making Cocorico a perfect lunch spot in Nashville.
Do you serve coffee?
Yes. We serve a full espresso menu alongside locally roasted coffee that pairs perfectly with our scratch-made pastries and breakfast.
What are your most popular pastries?
Some of our customer favorites include our almond croissant, chocolatines, butter croissant, kouign-amann, and our signature French chocolate cake.
Do you make authentic French baguettes?
Yes. Our baguettes are made from scratch every day using traditional French techniques for a crisp crust and soft interior.
Do you make everything from scratch?
Yes! We make our croissants, pastries, baguettes, sandwiches, quiche, desserts, and many of our fillings from scratch every day because we believe quality starts with great ingredients and traditional techniques.
Why do some pastries sell out?
Because everything is baked fresh in small batches each morning, our most popular pastries often sell out. We recommend visiting earlier in the day for the best selection.
Are you close to Vanderbilt University?
Yes! We're just a few minutes from Vanderbilt University, making us a popular destination for students, faculty, hospital staff, visitors, and nearby offices.
Can I order online?
Yes! You can browse our menu and place an order online for convenient pickup using the ordering link HERE.
Do you offer catering?
Yes! We cater breakfasts, lunches, meetings, corporate events, lunch and learn events and private gatherings throughout Nashville. We offer pastry platters, breakfast spreads, lunch boxes, sandwich platters, desserts, and custom catering options. Browse our menu and inquire HERE.
Why should I visit Cocorico?
If you're looking for authentic French pastries, buttery croissants, fresh baguette sandwiches all made with love as well as locally roasted coffee, and a welcoming neighborhood café, Cocorico is the perfect stop for breakfast, lunch, or an afternoon treat in Nashville.
Where can I find the best croissants in Nashville?
Nashville is home to several excellent bakeries making outstanding croissants, each with its own style. When choosing a croissant, look for one that's made with real butter, baked fresh daily, and has a crisp, flaky exterior with a light, honeycomb-like interior, all signs of careful lamination and traditional technique.
At Cocorico, we make our croissants from scratch every day using authentic French techniques and quality ingredients. Whether you prefer a classic butter croissant, an almond croissant, or a chocolatine, our goal is to offer a little taste of France right here in Nashville.