Your Nashville Brunch Guide by Neighborhood

DOWNTOWN

Acme Feed & Seed

More info: acmefeedandseed.com

Downtown on the riverfront, Acme Feed & Seed is a historic, three-story building featuring multiple bars, a stunning rooftop deck, and live music. A popular spot for locals and tourists alike, Acme has excellent cocktails, as well as a delicious brunch with exciting menu items like The Hatchery, pictured below.

Boqueria

More info: boqueriarestaurant.com

Boqueria, a recent addition to Fifth and Broad, delivers an intriguing Spanish tapas experience. The brunch menu includes a delicious paella, crispy French toast, an egg sandwich, and more. We recommend a glass of their sangria as well!

Café at Bobby

More info: bobbyhotel.com

Pay a visit to Café at Bobby, located at the Bobby Hotel downtown. The menu has a limited number of items, but they’re carefully curated. Feast on the McBobby Sandwich (featuring local Bear Creek Farms sausage), the Greek yogurt bowl, avocado toast, and an heirloom tomato sandwich. Additionally, you can sip on classic brunch cocktails or choose from a selection of coffees and teas.

Café Intermezzo

More info: cafeintermezzo.com

Café Intermezzo is the best of both worlds, offering late-night cocktails and a delicious brunch spread. Offering a vast selection of all-day breakfast options — including eggs Benedict and omelets — you’re sure to leave feeling full and happy. Be sure to also grab one of the restaurant’s homemade crêpes!

City Winery

More info: citywinery.com

City Winery offers a great place to catch live music and indulge in the Bottomless Brunch. For $25 with the purchase of an entrée, you can sip on endless mimosas, bloody Marys, or even rosé. For main dishes, standouts include the Nashville Honey Hot Chicken Biscuit, duck tacos, or the Winemaker’s Breakfast. And the wine list is top-notch!

Crema Coffee Roasters

More info: crema-coffee.com

The downtown location of Crema Coffee Roasters is lovingly referred to as the “mothership,” as it’s the coffee shop’s flagship café. In addition to a delicious cup of Joe, you can also enjoy dozens of pastries and small breakfast and lunch items.

Drusie & Darr

More info: thehermitagehotel.com

Inside The Hermitage Hotel, Drusie & Darr is another excellent brunch option in downtown Nashville. Start your meal with freshly squeezed orange juice, and for food, we recommend any of the house-baked breads or pastries, the eggs Benedict, or the buttermilk pancakes. Yum!

Frothy Monkey

More info: frothymonkey.com

Frothy Monkey is a beloved brunch restaurant among locals and tourists, offering food and drinks made from scratch daily. The best part? They offer all-day brunch every day! Fan favorites include the restaurant’s breakfast sandwiches, the Farm Breakfast, French toast, and more. Be sure to enjoy brunch at Frothy Monkey’s other locations, too!

Gray & Dudley

More info: grayanddudley.com

Housed in the 21c Museum Hotel Nashville, Gray & Dudley serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and, of course, brunch. Choose from brunch favorites, such as sausage gravy and biscuits or a stuffed omelet, as well as modern dishes like avocado toast or waffle fry poutine. Day drinking is also encouraged!

Kitchen Notes

More info: omnihotels.com

Kitchen Notes is one of the Omni Hotel’s fantastic restaurants. Known for its distinctly Southern flair, Kitchen Notes offers fresh eggs, fluffy waffles and pancakes, and classic buttermilk biscuit sandwiches made from scratch.

Layer Cake

More info: layercakenashville.com

Layer Cake offers a unique brunch experience, offering a live DJ and colorful atmosphere alongside its extensive menu. In addition to traditional entrées like waffles and eggs, Layer Cake also offers large-batch cocktails — including the Broadway Girl.

Liberty Common

More info: liberty-common.com

Head to Liberty Common downtown for a light, bright ambiance that combines classic French elements. Executive Chef Jeffery Rhodes executes a menu with Southern brunch staples like chicken and waffles, a brunch burger, or a fried chicken biscuit. He also puts a twist on dishes like the Southern-fried pickles with smoked aioli, roasted buffalo cauliflower, and blueberry and lemon buttermilk pancakes.

The Listening Room

More info: listeningroomcafe.com

Don’t miss brunch at one of Nashville’s favorite live music venues. The Listening Room offers a unique brunch experience that will have you enjoying tunes from local songwriters as you eat. Choose from dishes like the Turkey Apple Crisp, sweet and spicy pickles, or the breakfast poutine.

Makeready

More info: makereadynash.com 

Located on the first floor of Noelle Hotel, Makeready brings a little fun to the Nashville brunch scene. Featured menu items include the Grand Ole Benedict (shaved ham on an English muffin topped with Hollandaise), crispy chicken sliders, avocado toast, and more.

Ophelia’s Pizza + Bar

More info: opheliasnashville.com

As one of downtown Nashville’s newer dining options, Ophelia’s Pizza + Bar is already making a name for itself. Standout menu items include French toast with Tennessee honey and whipped butter, various pizzas, and flaky croissants.

Pancake Pantry

More info: thepancakepantry.com

The Hillsboro Village location typically boasts a line out the door and wrapping around the block. Now you have a second opportunity to snag a seat at the Pancake Pantry — in their new downtown location. Founded in 1961, the Pancake Pantry has filled up Nashville bellies with unforgettable pancake creations for decades.

Pinewood Social

More info: pinewoodsocial.com

Pinewood Social is a unique concept that combines a bowling alley, karaoke bar, coffee shop, full-service eatery, dipping pool, and patio staffed with servers to keep good times flowing! The exceptional brunch menu features everything from breakfast tacos to waffles, French toast, and more. (SB Tip: Pinewood Social also offers a full-service Cream Coffee Roasters location!)

Puckett’s Grocery & Restaurant

More info: puckettsgro.com

Known for live music and Southern food, Puckett’s is a place to relish authentic country-style cooking! Breakfast here is hearty and bound to please everyone in your party with breakfast skillets, omelets, and build-a-biscuit options. You can also find Puckett’s in Franklin!

Sixty Vines

More info: sixtyvines.com

Located at the expansive Fifth and Broad complex downtown, Sixty Vines offers a massive wine selection, a fantastic view of downtown, and a decadent brunch menu. On Saturdays and Sundays, you can enjoy cocktails such as the Havana Cold Brew or frozen blackberry sangria, along with delicious dishes such as pan-roasted mussels, almond chiffon French toast, or the wildly popular brunch burger.

Stateside Kitchen

More info: dreamhotels.com

Nestled inside the Dream Hotel, Stateside Kitchen is a chic eatery where you can grab brunch. From mimosas and frosé to Veuve Clicquot, cocktails are a must-try. Additionally, you can dine on Oreo beignets, the Hangover Burrito, and the Tennessee Toast, which features vanilla bourbon honey, whipped cream, and seasonal fruit.

Sun Diner

More info: thesundiner.com

You can enjoy brunch any day of the week at Sun Diner, with favorites including the short rib hash, breakfast tacos, and the “Let’s Do the Twist Crème Brûlée French Toast.” You can find this diner next to the Johnny Cash Museum.

The Joseph

More info: thejosephnashville.com

The Joseph offers weekend brunch on Saturday and Sunday in their light-filled dining room. Perfectly pulled espresso, inventive brunch cocktails, and house-made pastries crafted by James Beard Award semifinalist and executive pastry chef Noelle Marchetti, complement morning favorites and signature dishes, including risotto alla carbonara, fried green tomato Benedict, and challah French toast with bacon caramel and lemon-mascarpone crème.

The Southern Steak & Oyster

More info: thesouthernnashville.com

The Southern Steak & Oyster was opened by culinary standout Tom Morales, who also happens to be the owner of local favorite Acme Feed & Seed. Known for incredible seafood and steak, The Southern is always popular for weekend noshing and offers a delicious brunch menu with a country flair, featuring dishes like shrimp and grits as well as a steak and biscuit Benedict.

CAPITOL DISTRICT

M.L.Rose

More info: mlrose.com

This casual neighborhood bar is known for its excellent craft beer selection and out-of-this-world burgers. M.L.Rose is also beloved for its yummy brunch menu, consisting of crispy loaded hash browns, cinnamon roll waffles, and loaded breakfast burritos filled with eggs, chorizo, queso, onions, peppers, avocado, and hash browns. Check out brunch at their other locations, as well!

Nelson’s Greenbrier Distillery

More info: greenbrierdistillery.com

What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than with a hearty brunch, followed up by a tour and tasting at one of Tennessee’s most storied whiskey distilleries? On Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the restaurant offers up shareables like monkey bread, biscuits, and charcuterie, anchored by a menu of traditional brunch fare with a seasonal twist — and, of course, plenty of bourbon-infused beverages.

Zeppelin

More info: zeppelinnashville.com

If you’re looking for a fabulous view of the city and an incredibly tasty brunch to boot, Zeppelin is the place for you. The menu rotates, but if you can, get the yogurt parfait — we can’t emphasize this enough. It may just be the underrated breakfast dish in Music City. Additionally, don’t miss out on the ricotta toast or sweet potato pancakes. For cocktails, the 24-hour Blood Mary is a thing of beauty. And perfectly yummy, too!

GERMANTOWN

Butchertown Hall

More info: butchertownhall.com

Located in historic Germantown, Butchertown Hall is a modern take on a traditional beerhouse with Texas-style barbecue, offering wood-fire cooking techniques with authentic Mexican influences. With a pretty patio and state-of-the-art bar, Butchertown Hall is a great place to enjoy breakfast tacos, huevos rancheros, biscuits and gravy, and yummy sides like savory grit casserole or sweet potato hash.

Geist

More info: geistnashville.com

Dive into the Southern classics and brunch staples at Geist, which includes steak and eggs, shrimp and grits, a breakfast sandwich, and more. Along with entrées, Geist has an array of smaller plates, including whipped feta, cinnamon rolls, and other snackable dishes. Geist also offers classic brunch cocktails such as the “Good Morning,” a vodka drink with amaro, cold brew, and cinnamon.

Germantown Café

More info: germantowncafe.com

A longstanding Nashville restaurant, Germantown Café is an excellent spot for brunch, lunch, and dinner. The modern American menu features a savory French onion soup, crab cake Benedict, and a salmon Caesar salad. Not to mention, you can choose from their extensive list of cocktails, including the Germantown Punch and TN Lemonade.

Henrietta Red

More info: henriettared.com

Henrietta Red always blows us away with their thoughtful use of ingredients at brunch and dinner. (We’re particularly fond of the dedicated focus on their oyster program, which is one of the best in town.) They also offer a variety of delectable brunch indulgences, such as sourdough French toast, the Farmers’ Market Quiche, and a breakfast sandwich. Oh, and try the coffee milk punch for a caffeine kick that includes Plantation five-year rum!

Monell’s

More info: monellstn.com

Enjoy Southern favorites at Monell’s, a cozy spot specializing in down-home cooking served family style. Nestled in historic Germantown, this is a great place to load up on a weekend country breakfast, including flaky biscuits and gravy, cheese grits, fried chicken, and fried apples.

Mother’s Ruin

More info: mothersruinnashville.com

Trendy neighborhood eatery by day and lively watering hole by night, Mother’s Ruin is a popular destination any day of the week. Their small-but-mighty brunch menu features a delicious breakfast burrito, while their all-day menu is packed with snackable goodies like waffle fries and a falafel burger. Come for the brunch, stay for the creative cocktail list.

Von Elrod’s Beer Hall + Kitchen

More info: vonelrods.com

If you want a hearty brunch in a fun atmosphere, head to Von Elrod’s. The brunch menu features everything from sausage balls to green chile cheese grits, malted blueberry pancakes, smoked brisket hash, and The B.A.M (which stands for Big A** Mimosas ) for those not quite ready for a beer.

EAST NASHVILLE

Butcher & Bee

More info: butcherandbee.com

Butcher & Bee made its way to Nashville through Charleston, SC, and brought flavor and creativity along with it. Although the menu is primarily veggie-driven, there are still a few selections for the carnivorous crowd. This restaurant has mastered the art of small and shared plates, but with everything being so delicious, it can be tough to share — particularly since the menu changes regularly. You won’t want to miss a bite.

Cafe Roze

More info: caferoze.com

Although Cafe Roze doesn’t have a dedicated brunch menu, the all-day eatery serves a combined breakfast and lunch menu every day from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Personal favorites include coconut yogurt, stout waffles, avocado hummus, and the Roze Bowl. Don’t overlook the beverage menu; they have some of the best lattes and cocktails in town.

Crema Coffee Roasters

More info: crema-coffee.com

The East Nashville location of Crema Coffee Roasters is a small but mighty coffee shop. As a “takeaway” location, the café offers limited seating and no public restrooms. However, you can still enjoy a cup of coffee, pastries, or light breakfast and lunch items.

dose.

More info: dosenashville.com

dose. has been a favorite on the west side of town since it opened in 2009. Thanks to their success in Sylvan Park, they opened a second location in Riverside Village, and we’re so glad they did. Breakfast is served all day, and the menu includes delicious bakery items, breakfast sandwiches, bagel sandwiches, and fantastic coffee creations. We recommend the curried chickpea sandwich and the breakfast avo toast, but if you’re there on the weekend, check out the cinnamon sugar beignets and breakfast poutine.

El Fuego

More info: elfuegonashville.com

We can’t speak highly enough of Inglewood’s fantastic neighborhood Mexican restaurant. And the best news? They serve brunch items all day. Grab the best huevos rancheros (served in a hot, stone molcajete bowl), sweet potato chorizo hash, omelets, breakfast tacos, and more, along with a killer housemade marg (or two).

Graze

More info: grazenashville.com

Graze’s plant-based menu satisfies whether you’re vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or none of the above. Graze is delicious any way you slice it. Try the breakfast bowl featuring a homemade biscuit, tofu scramble, cashew cheese, veggie sausage, and tempeh bacon, or the brunch tostadas stuffed with black beans, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, and green onions.

Hearts

More info: heartsnashville.com

Open all day, Hearts offers a delicious lineup of breakfast, brunch, and lunch dishes. The Australian-inspired eatery is known for its smashed avocado toast, ricotta hotcakes, twice-cooked French toast, and various baked goods. You can also pair your meal with a smoothie, coffee, or cocktail. (SB Tip: Hearts also recently opened a location in 12South!)

Lipstick Lounge

More info: thelipsticklounge.com

Pay a visit to Lipstick Lounge, an East Nashville favorite, for a fresh twist on classic brunch staples — from burgers and burritos to French toast and a buffalo chicken sandwich. Plus, Lipstick Lounge has an extensive list of “liquid hangover cures” (more commonly known as “hair of the dog”), including several different Bloody Marys such as the BLT Bloody Mary. Because everything’s better with bacon.

Noko

More info: nokonashville.com

While relatively new to Nashville’s restaurant scene, Noko is already making a name for itself — especially when it comes to the eatery’s brunch menu. With Executive Chef Dung “Junior” Vo at the helm, the Asian-inspired restaurant offers standout items like Japanese chicken and waffles, steak and eggs, and avocado toast.

Sky Blue Cafe

More info: skybluecoffee.com

Nestled in the historic Edgefield neighborhood of East Nashville, Sky Blue Cafe is an intimate eatery where everything tastes fresh. Their lovely breakfast spread features parfaits, omelets, pancakes, and great coffee and espresso drinks. And breakfast is served all day! They even have a kids’ menu, so bring the whole fam.

Snooze, an A.M. Eatery

More info: snoozeeatery.com

While known for its signature pancake flight, mimosas, and breakfast burrito, you can’t go wrong with ordering anything off Snooze’s brunch menu. If the weather allows for it, we recommend snagging a seat on the restaurant’s spacious patio — which includes a full bar and a plethora of green space. (SB Tip: Another Snooze location is slated to open in The Gulch in the near future.)

THE GULCH

Adele’s

More info: adelesnashville.com

Nashville rejoiced when acclaimed chef Jonathan Waxman decided to open Adele’s, a contemporary American restaurant with strong European influences. Adele’s has a great weekend brunch buffet for $32 per person, boasting everything from charred scallion and pecorino grits to shakshuka to buttermilk rolls. There’s also a stellar brunch cocktail menu that features Adele’s milk punch, breakfast bourbon, and an espresso martini. Yes, please.

Bar Louie

More info: barlouie.com

For an elevated brunch spread, head to Bar Louie in The Gulch. To begin, we recommend ordering Broadway bacon or cinnamon donut holes to share with the table. For an entrée, standout items include the egg and bacon street tacos, sausage gravy hash, and sausage frittata. The restaurant also offers a carefully curated selection of brunch cocktails.

Biscuit Love

More info: biscuitlove.com

Originally one of Nashville’s favorite food trucks, Biscuit Love opened a brick-and-mortar location in The Gulch in 2015 and later expanded to Hillsboro Village and Franklin. The menu is bigger and better than ever, with even more delicious breakfast sammies and sweet treats. They make everything from scratch and source all their ingredients from local purveyors.

Chauhan Ale & Masala House

More info: chauhannashville.com

Nashville scored a big win when renowned Food Network personality and celebrity chef Maneet Chauhan opened Chauhan Ale & Masala House, a contemporary Indian fusion restaurant with a great atmosphere. Menu standouts include Tandoori steak frites, Tandoori chicken poutine, egg curry, and Pakora fried chicken and waffle.

Del Frisco’s Grille

More info: delfriscosgrille.com

Del Frisco’s Grille is just steps away from the hustle and bustle of Nashville, making it the perfect place to fuel up before a day full of exploring. In addition to a delicious selection of appetizers, soups, and salads, you can also find dishes like strawberry cobbler French toast, buttermilk pancakes, a cheese omelet, and a variety of steaks!

The Dutch

More info: thedutchnashville.com

One of several fine dining establishments from renowned Chef Andrew Carmellini, The Dutch offers gorgeous food and spirits in a lively atmosphere, no matter the time of day. With that said, the brunch is something to write home about, with featured dishes like Crab Cake Benedict with Creole Mustard Hollandaise, Avocado Toast with Jammy Egg Salad, and a Double Dutch Burger served with “That” Sauce.

L.A. Jackson

More info: lajacksonbar.com

Brunch and sweeping views of Nashville’s skyline? Count us in! L.A. Jackson is a rooftop bar and restaurant that offers brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. While there are plenty of food options to choose from, the real stars of the brunch menu are the cocktails. Standouts include Drunk in Love (tequila, Grand Marnier, Campari, watermelon, mint, and chili) and There’s No X in Espresso (vodka, espresso, Licor 43, and cacao).

Luogo

More info: luogorestaurant.com

Luogo hosts its “Bellini Brunch” every weekend.  includes half-price brunch prosecco, grilled brunch pizza, frittata Caprese, and brioche pan fritto. If you’re craving something less traditional, you can also pick from various pastas or salads.

Marsh House

More info: marshhouserestaurant.com

Located on the ground floor of Thompson Hotel, Marsh House brings a taste of New Orleans to Nashville. The brunch menu features waffles with blueberry compote, pork belly hash, and seafood towers piled high with oysters, mussels, and more.

Milk & Honey

More info: milkandhoneynashville.com

Open seven days a week, Milk & Honey is known for its extensive brunch menu. Offering everything from caffeinated beverages to juice, toast, brunch sandwiches, and more, you will surely find something to satisfy your tastebuds. The restaurant also offers to-go coffee and pastries if you are in a rush!

Sunda

More info: sundanewasian.com

Sunda offers a unique brunch menu, drawing inspiration from places like Japan and the Philippines. In addition to a selection of signature cocktails and sushi rolls, you’ll also find a classic breakfast plate, waffles, and steak and eggs on the menu. Feeling adventurous? Order Sunda’s Sumo Mary, a 32-oz bloody Mary with grilled cheese, a pork belly bao bun, egg rolls, cucumber, and more!

Superica

More info: superica.com

For a Tex-Mex-inspired brunch, head to Superica. The menu includes everything from huevos rancheros to tamales, eggs, hot cakes, and more. We also recommend one of the restaurant’s signature sangrias or the bloody Maria.

SYLVAN PARK/CHARLOTTE/THE NATIONS

51st Deli

More info: 51stdeli.com

This neighborhood deli has it all — from every soda and sparkling water option you can conceive of to a salad bar that will make you swoon. It even has fresh ceviche! The 51st Morning Burrito is downright addictive, but you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu, whether you opt for an omelet, the breakfast tacos, or a bagel sandwich.

Big Bad Breakfast

More info: bigbadbreakfast.com

From lighter fare such as steel-cut oatmeal or avocado toast to hearty dishes like the Low Country Skillet or Huevos Rancheros Grit Bowl, Big Bad Breakfast delivers the goods. Chef John Currence will have you feasting on New Orleans-style po’boys, pecan short-stack pancakes, and even creole omelets. And don’t forget to order a breakfast margarita or “Big Bad Bloody Mary,” too!

Common Ground

More info: cgnashville.getbento.com

Common Ground offers Brunch every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Standout items include the Local AF Lox, carrot cake French toast, and egg sandwich. We also recommend ordering the AM Smash, the restaurant’s signature brunch cocktail with bourbon, apricot, mint, lemon, and sparkling rosé. (SB Tip: Common Ground also has a location in Berry Hill!)

M.L.Rose

More info: mlrose.com

This casual neighborhood bar is known for its excellent craft beer selection and out-of-this-world burgers. M.L.Rose is also beloved for its yummy brunch menu, consisting of crispy loaded hash browns, cinnamon roll waffles, and loaded breakfast burritos filled with eggs, chorizo, queso, onions, peppers, avocado, and hash browns. Check out brunch at their other locations, as well!

Nicky’s Coal Fired

More info: nickysnashville.com

Nicky’s Coal Fired may be best known for its coal-fired pizzas, but it also serves a delightful “bagel shop brunch” featuring bagels, spreads, and breakfast sandwiches. Along with food, they offer cocktails and Barista Parlor coffee to complete your brunch experience.

12SOUTH

Bottle Cap

More info: bottlecapnashville.com

As seen on the Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, Bottle Cap offers a brunch menu every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Standout items include the Recovery Bowl (cheddar grits with braised short rib, a poached egg, roasted tomatoes, and jalapeño Bottle Caps) and the Wake N Steak (beef sirloin and potato has, peppers, cheese dip, a poached egg, and poblano aioli).

The Butter Milk Ranch

More info: buttermilkranch.net

Butter Milk Ranch is the ideal brunch stop to fuel an afternoon of shopping in 12South, offering a wide variety of fresh-pressed juices, coffee and espresso drinks, and pastries. They also offer a heartier selection of bowls and salads, croissant sandwiches, and our favorite — broissant cubes. They’re essentially cube-shaped croissants filled with a selection of fillings. Almost too cute to be true!

Epice

More info: epicenashville.com

Served on Saturday and Sunday, the brunch at Epice is not to be missed! Personal favorites include the shakshuka, yeasted pita French toast, and, of course, the Epice salad. Don’t forget to pair your meal with a bloody Mary or mimosa!

Frothy Monkey

More info: frothymonkey.com

Frothy Monkey is a beloved brunch restaurant among locals and tourists, offering food and drinks made from scratch daily. The best part? They offer all-day brunch every day! Fan favorites include the restaurant’s breakfast sandwiches, the Farm Breakfast, French toast, and more. Be sure to enjoy brunch at Frothy Monkey’s other locations, too.

Hearts

More info: heartsnashville.com

Open all day, Hearts offers a delicious lineup of breakfast, brunch, and lunch dishes. The Australian-inspired eatery is known for its smashed avocado toast, ricotta hotcakes, twice-cooked French toast, and various baked goods. You can also pair your meal with a smoothie, coffee, or cocktail. (SB Tip: Hearts also has a location in East Nashville!)

Ladybird Taco

More info: ladybirdtaco.com

While Ladybird Taco is off the main drag of 12South, don’t overlook its brunch menu! Offering all-day breakfast tacos with toppings like bacon, potatoes, chorizo, and more, you can’t go wrong with any of the menu’s offerings. Don’t forget to pair your tacos with an iced coffee or latte.

Urban Grub

More info: urbangrub.net

Urban Grub, a contemporary grill and seafood bar, is the perfect place to celebrate weekend brunch with a gaggle of friends. Not only do they have great drink options, but they also have a specialty brunch bar. For $48, you can enjoy all-you-can-eat fresh seafood, charcuterie, and artisanal cheeses.

BELMONT/HILLSBORO VILLAGE/EDGEHILL

Barcelona Wine Bar

More info: barcelonawinebar.com

Located in Edgehill Village, Barcelona Wine Bar is a large and lively Spanish tapas restaurant with delicious food. Go with a group and share plates! Feast on tapas such as olive oil pancakes, serrano Benedict, steak and eggs, eggplant caponata, or heaping portions of traditional paella. Leave room for dessert options like flan Catalán and Basque burnt cheesecake.

Biscuit Love

More info: biscuitlove.com

Join the Nashville brunch staple, Biscuit Love — also located in The Gulch and Franklin — for brunch every day from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Snag one of their signature items like the East Nasty with fried chicken, aged cheddar, and sausage gravy on a buttermilk biscuit, or even the Southern Benny with shaved country ham, two over-easy eggs, and sausage gravy. Biscuit Love also provides plenty of options that come without a biscuit. In addition to food, they have brunch drink staples such as The Bloody and a Basic B-llini (peach purée and sparkling white wine).

Bongo Java

More info: bongojava.com

College students, friends, and families flock to Bongo Java for its all-day breakfast menu. Popular favorites include the breakfast burrito, the Bongo breakfast bagel, and the Egg McBongo. Don’t forget to order one of their specialty coffee drinks, too!

Egghill

More info: egghilltn.com

Founded by chefs Parkes Brittain and Luke Williams, Egghill is a restaurant centered around — you guessed it — eggs. Offering breakfast plates all day long, you can find a variety of sandwiches served on a warm bun from Charpier’s Bakery. We also recommend ordering a side of the tater tot casserole, which includes parmesan cheese and chives.

Fido

More info: bongojava.com

Another popular place for students, Fido offers a great atmosphere to cozy up with a great latte and brunch plate. Menu favorites include the Fido Scramble, McFido, and smoked salmon bagel. The line is always long but moves quickly, and breakfast is served all day.

Pancake Pantry

More info: thepancakepantry.com

With a line out the door and wrapping around the block, it’s hard to miss this Hillsboro Village staple. Don’t be put off by the line; it is well worth the wait. Founded in 1961, the Pancake Pantry has filled up Nashville bellies with unforgettable pancake creations for decades. (They now have a downtown location, too!)

Ruby Sunshine

More info: rubysunshine.com

A delicious brunch destination for grown-ups and kids alike, Ruby Sunshine offers an extensive menu of yummy options. Munch on some French toast bites while you peruse the main menu, which features various renditions of Eggs Benedict, such as the Eggs Cochon or the vegetarian-friendly One Tomato, Two Tomato. And don’t forget to ask for a “Morning Margarita!”

Sadie’s

More info: sadiesnashville.com

Founded in 2022, Sadie’s offers a delicious Mediterranean-inspired brunch menu on the weekends. To start, we recommend sharing the whipped feta or peach Panzanella salad. Standout entrées include French toast, Mediterranean breakfast, and shakshuka. If you’re brunching with a large group, you can also opt for a family-style meal, which feeds a party of at least four people for $23 per person.

MIDTOWN/WEST END

Chateau West

More info: chateauwestrestaurant.com

Conveniently located on West End, just off 440, Chateau West is a yummy option for authentic French cuisine. Say “Bonjour!” to staples like beef bourguignon, steak and eggs, and delicious crêpes.

Henley

More info: henleynashville.com

Featuring Southern plates with a modern twist and live music, Henley’s Sunday brunch is similar to Executive Chef RJ Cooper’s cooking style – approachable yet inventive. The menu items incorporate local ingredients with dishes like biscuit beignets, the Henley chicken biscuit, or the ‘Benedict’ burger. Henley also offers classic brunch sippers like the Henley Mary and the Mimosa au Choix.

Mason’s

More info: masons-nashville.com

Mason’s is the restaurant at the Loews Vanderbilt Hotel. Known for sophisticated Southern fare, the eatery is a great place to enjoy brunch and cocktails. Choose from favorites like a chia seed parfait, breakfast burrito, brisket and grits, scratch-made biscuits, and superior craft cocktails.

White Limozeen

More info: graduatehotels.com

Pretty in pink on the rooftop of the Graduate Hotel, White Limozeen is decked out in vibrant pinks and plush furniture. With an elevated menu that features dishes such as a caviar tea sandwich, sun-dried tomato quiche, and garden vegetable hash, you can feast as you enjoy skyline views. An extensive cocktail menu that features everything from big-batch options to champagne Jello shots means your libations will be on point, too.

GREEN HILLS

Char

More info: nashville.charrestaurant.com

A Southern-style steakhouse in the middle of Green Hills, Char offers a spot for elevated dining and libations. Benedict options abound, along with options like prime rib, a creole sauté with crawfish, and a custard-fried French toast. Plus, they offer mimosas and Bloody Marys for $6. We’re sold!

Green Hills Grille

More info: ghgrille.com

Unpretentious, delicious dining in the heart of Green Hills, the Green Hills Grille has been a local go-to for several decades. Brunch is offered every weekend, and you can order all of the classics — from brunch enchiladas to steak and eggs, eggs Benedict, a California breakfast burrito, and more.

Noshville

More info: noshville.com

This New York-style delicatessen in the heart of Green Hills is a comfortable place to enjoy a classic breakfast. At Noshville, you can choose from an extensive menu of diner favorites like corned beef hash and eggs, griddle cakes, bagels and cream cheese, and awesome omelets. The best part? Breakfast is served all day!

RH Courtyard Restaurant

More info: restorationhardware.com

While certainly not exclusive to the Southeast, Restoration Hardware’s restaurant spaces are not to be ignored. Enjoy small plates such as scrambled eggs with avocado in an absolutely stunning atmosphere. Likewise, RH has a variety of heavier entrées, including truffled grilled cheese, a lobster roll, roasted half chicken, and charred ribeye steak. Whatever your main dish, the fries are an absolute must. (Be sure to ask your server how they’re made!)

True Food Kitchen

More info: truefoodkitchen.com

Head over to True Food Kitchen for a variety of nutritious brunch options. Like RH, True Food’s reach extends well beyond the Southeast, but it’s too good not to include in this guide. True Food combines fresh ingredients with delicious cuisine that will leave you satisfied but not weighed down. With dishes like the bountiful Garden Scramble and hearty breakfast tacos, their menu makes a fantastic addition to the Green Hills restaurant lineup.

BERRY HILL/8TH AVENUE/MELROSE

Common Ground

More info: cgnashville.getbento.com

Common Ground offers Brunch every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Standout items include the Local AF Lox, carrot cake French toast, and egg sandwich. We also recommend ordering the AM Smash, the restaurant’s signature brunch cocktail with bourbon, apricot, mint, lemon, and sparkling rosé. Be sure to visit Common Ground’s Charlotte Avenue location, too!

Fenwick’s 300

More info: fenwicks300.com

Sit back, relax, and enjoy fresh food and organic coffee at Fenwick’s, a modern American diner on 8th Avenue. This casual and comfy eatery is a cute spot to gather with friends and family over eggs Benedict, Monte Cristos, corned beef hash, and great sides.

M.L.Rose

More info: mlrose.com

This casual neighborhood bar is known for its excellent craft beer selection and out-of-this-world burgers. M.L.Rose is also beloved for its yummy brunch menu, consisting of crispy loaded hash browns, cinnamon roll waffles, and loaded breakfast burritos filled with eggs, chorizo, queso, onions, peppers, avocado, and hash browns. Check out brunch at their other locations, as well!

Party Fowl

More info: partyfowlnashville.com

Serving up Nashville hot chicken in spades, Party Fowl offers a variety of ways to experience one of Nashville’s signature dishes and grab a cocktail or two while you’re at it. Enjoy brunch offerings such as Nashville Hot Chicken Benedict and the Hot Chicken Pimento Cheese Omelet. You can also try their signature Brunch for Two, a 55-ounce bloody Mary topped with whole-fried Cornish Game hens, scotch eggs, fried okra, and avocado.

The Pfunky Griddle

More info: thepfunkygriddle.com

The Pfunky Griddle is a favorite breakfast spot for kids and adults alike. Outfitted with personal griddles at each table, they let you create your own pancakes, so you get to partake in all the fun — without the cleanup.

Stay Golden

More info: stay-golden.com

In addition to offering plenty of Instagram photo ops, Stay Golden is a highly sought-after brunch destination in Berry Hill. Popular dishes include the Country Grammar (a buttermilk biscuit with sausage gravy, hot chicken, and eggs) and the Green Eggs and Ham (a butter biscuit with country ham, eggs, and Hollandaise sauce). Also, take advantage of the Prosecco Bar, which offers mimosas served in carafes or by the glass.

BELLE MEADE

Le Peep

More info: lepeep.com

Dive into an extensive brunch menu with Le Peep in Belle Meade. With a wide array of options, including griddle combos, sandwiches, burgers, Benedicts, yummy omelets, and even a breakfast banana split, there are brunch options for everyone at Le Peep!

Roze Pony

More info: rozepony.com

Roze Pony offers brunch options for everyone. Go for the banana shake or overnight oats if you’re craving something light. For a heartier brunch, you can’t go wrong with the smoked trout toast, Parisian ham baguette, or the Pony Burger. The restaurant also offers signature cocktails, like the Cowboy Squint, which includes tequila, grapefruit, lime, hibiscus, Amer Picon, and soda.

BELLEVUE

Loveless Cafe

More info: lovelesscafe.com

The iconic Loveless Cafe is a perfect destination for brunch, with a full breakfast served all day, every day. Open for more than 70 years, the cafe continues to offer Nashville a place to enjoy a scratch-made Southern meal. With its classic Southern charm, this place is a favorite of locals and tourists. The eatery offers brunch staples like country ham with eggs and red-eye gravy, fried pork chops and eggs, their Pimento Cheese N’ Fried Green Tomato Biscuit, and more.

FRANKLIN/BRENTWOOD

55 South

More info: eat55.com

You can find all your standard brunch fixings here, but this spot also deserves a shout-out to its south-of-the-border-inspired selections. 55 South’s comfort foods pair well with its rustic decor, complete with refurbished materials and weathered woods. Be sure to try the signature 55 South hot sauce (you can even bring a bottle home). Go for the chargrilled oysters, house donuts, deviled eggs, and garlic-parmesan crab fries, to name a few. Did we mention those are all just starters? Wait until you see the main attractions!

Biscuit Love

More info: biscuitlove.com

Originally one of Nashville’s favorite food trucks, Biscuit Love opened a brick-and-mortar location in The Gulch in 2015 and later expanded to Hillsboro Village and Franklin. The menu is bigger and better than ever, with even more delicious breakfast sammies and sweet treats. They make everything from scratch and source all their ingredients from local purveyors.

Crema Coffee Roasters

More info: crema-coffee.com

As Crema Coffee Roasters’s newest location, the Brentwood café is located inside the Brentwood Place shopping center. Like the coffee shop’s other locations, you can enjoy a full coffee and espresso menu, dozens of pastries, and a delicious breakfast and lunch menu.

The Honeysuckle

More info: thehoneysuckle.com

Start your brunch experience off with small plates and “shareables” from The Honeysuckle, featuring deviled eggs four ways, fried green tomatoes, and much more! Moving onto the main event, enjoy your brunch favorites with the breakfast macaroni and cheese, filled with scrambled eggs, bacon, peppers, and onions. The Honeysuckle also has fresh juice and cocktail sippers like the peach bellini and the “Honey Bear” with Cathead honeysuckle vodka, St. Germain, pineapple, and sparkling wine.

Fox & Locke

More info: foxandlocke.com

Known for live music and Southern soul food, Fox & Locke is a place to relish real country home cooking. Breakfast here is hearty and bound to please everyone in your party with The Kingfield (two eggs, sausage or bacon, home fries, and a biscuit), a three-egg omelet, and build-a-biscuit options.

Tupelo Honey

More info: tupelohoneycafe.com

Tupelo Honey may be a chain you can find in other major cities such as Charlotte or Chattanooga, but the restaurant sources locally to create delicious food with a Southern twist. Favorites on the menu include the ‘Old Skool’ Breakfast Bowl, the Tupelo Shrimp and Grits, and the Mountain Blueberry Buttermilk Waffle.