{"id":24567,"date":"2025-12-11T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/tullahoma\/?p=24567"},"modified":"2025-12-05T21:20:21","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T21:20:21","slug":"backroad-brew","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/tullahoma\/backroad-brew\/","title":{"rendered":"Backroad Brew: A local brew worth the detour"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em><strong>GOOD NEWS IS<\/strong> <strong>COMING TO DINNER!<\/strong> We will feature a local food critic\u2019s thoughts as they dine in Tullahoma. This month, <strong>Tabitha Buckner<\/strong> visited <\/em><strong><em>Backroad Brew<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TULLAHOMA HAS a way of hiding its best spots just off the beaten path, and Backroad Brew is proof of that. This cozy drive-thru cafe doesn\u2019t need neon signs or big-city buzz. It wins you over with charm and creativity. The best part is that while they serve up the classics like Americanos, lattes, and chai, it is their seasonal favorites and locally themed flair that keep everyone coming back for more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s start with my recent trip, right in the middle of fall. First up was The Carrie, an iced espresso with white mocha and strawberry. I\u2019ll admit, I hesitated at first. Strawberry and coffee? But one sip in and I was pleasantly surprised. It\u2019s creamy, slightly sweet, and somehow both comforting and bright. The kind of drink that makes you do a little happy sigh after the first sip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/tullahoma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/12\/Story-1-photo1-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24572\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/tullahoma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/12\/Story-1-photo1-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/tullahoma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/12\/Story-1-photo1-1-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/tullahoma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/12\/Story-1-photo1-1-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Then there\u2019s the Caramel Apple Butter Latte, served iced or hot and tasting exactly like fall decided to take a coffee break. It\u2019s buttery, smooth, and just spiced enough to feel cozy without crossing into \u201choliday candle\u201d territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And for something on the lighter side, the Cranberry Orange Lotus Refresher is a zesty little number that perks you up without the sugar crash \u2014 tart, crisp, and downright cheerful. And the flavor options and combinations on all of their drinks are endless!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even the snacks show care and balance. The fruit and yogurt parfait, layered with topping of your choice \u2014 we went with strawberries, bananas, and a drizzle of honey \u2014 feels like a breakfast that actually loves you back. It\u2019s simple, fresh, and perfectly fits the cafe\u2019s easygoing vibe. But next time I have my eye on the fruit nachos or an acai bowl! Both sound refreshingly fun, and both are customizable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/tullahoma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/12\/5-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/tullahoma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/12\/5-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/tullahoma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/12\/5-1-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/tullahoma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/12\/5-1-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>But what really sets Backroad Brew apart isn\u2019t just the drinks. It\u2019s the people and the location. The staff greet you like an old friend, even if it\u2019s your first time at the window. It\u2019s far enough out of town to feel like you\u2019re on a refreshing drive through the country. And there\u2019s no rush, no pressure. Just that small-town warmth that makes you want to linger a little longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In true Tullahoma fashion, the best things aren\u2019t always front and center. Backroad Brew is one of those hidden gems worth finding \u2014 creative, cozy, and just the right amount of unexpected. <strong>GN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Backroad Brew<\/strong>:<br><strong>10054 Old Tullahoma Rd., Tullahoma, TN 37388<br>(931) 262-2133<br>Facebook: Backroad Brew<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GOOD NEWS IS COMING TO DINNER! We will feature a local food critic\u2019s thoughts as they dine in Tullahoma. This month, Tabitha Buckner visited Backroad Brew. TULLAHOMA HAS a way of hiding its best spots just off the beaten path, and Backroad Brew is proof of that. 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