Our Favorite Brunch Spots in Nashville
Nashville ain’t just about hot chicken and country music. We got lots of great places to nosh.
Whether you’re nursing a hangover from Broadway or just lookin’ for a place to gossip with your crew over mimosas, Music City delivers some seriously epic morning eats.
I’ve rounded up the spots where locals actually go when they wanna start their day right. These places’ll make you wanna skip that alarm snooze and race outta bed faster than a bat outta hell.
1. Biscuit Love
This joint started as a food truck and exploded into brunch royalty. The lines might look scary, but trust me – worth every dang minute. Their “East Nasty” (fried chicken on a biscuit smothered in gravy) has made grown men weep with joy.
Tip: Order the “Bonuts”-fried biscuit dough tossed in sugar with blueberry mascarpone. They’re like donuts but, ya know, better cause they’re biscuits. Mind. Blown.
2. Marché Artisan Foods
Tucked away in East Nashville, this European-style café feels like you stumbled into some secret local treasure. The menu changes with what’s fresh and seasonal, so you’re always gettin’ somethin’ special. It’s fancy without being pretentious- kinda like that friend who studied abroad and came back cooler but not annoying about it.
Tip: Their croissant french toast will make you question why you ever ate regular french toast your whole life.
3. Pinewood Social
It’s a restaurant! It’s a coffee shop! It’s a bar! It’s a bowling alley! Pinewood is basically what would happen if your five favorite places had a baby. Their brunch menu is bomb-try the avocado toast with pickled onions (basic, but they do it right) or dive into their fried chicken and waffles that’ll make your Southern grandma jealous.
Tip: Grab a spot on the patio if the weather’s nice, and maybe stick around for afternoon cocktails. No one’s judgin’.
4. Butcher & Bee
Y’all, this place is where vegetarians and meat-eaters hold hands and sing kumbaya. Their Middle Eastern-inspired brunch means you can drag that meat-eating friend along and nobody leaves hungry. The whipped feta with fermented honey will change your life, no exaggeration.
Tip: Their shakshuka (eggs poached in spicy tomato sauce) is the perfect hangover cure known to mankind. Science can’t explain it.
5. The Southern V
Nashville’s premier vegan brunch spot that’ll have even the most dedicated carnivores questioning their life choices. Their “chicken” and waffles made from seitan are so good you’ll do a double-take. No animals were harmed, but your taste buds will be blown away.
Tip: Get the cinnamon rolls. They’re bigger than your face and will make you wonder why all deserts ain’t vegan.
6. Sinema
Housed in an old movie theater, brunching here feels like you’re dining in Hollywood’s golden age. The bottomless mimosa and bloody mary bar is legendary, and their lobster frittata is what fancy brunch dreams are made of. It’s where the cool kids go when they wanna feel extra.
Tip: Make a rezervation cause this place fills up faster than a Taylor Swift concert.
7. Loveless Cafe
Yeah, it’s touristy. Yeah, it’s worth it anyway. This Nashville institution has been serving up country ham and biscuits since 1951, and they ain’t changed the recipe cause it’s already perfect. It’s a bit of a drive from downtown, but those biscuits are worth crossing county lines for.
Tip: Buy some biscuit mix to take home, then impress your friends by pretending you can actually cook.
8. Pancake Pantry
Another spot where the line wraps around the block-but for good reason. They’ve been flipping pancakes since 1961, and the sweet potato pancakes with cinnamon cream syrup will make you understand why people willingly wait outside for breakfast.
Tip: Go on a weekday if possible. If not, bring coffee and a friend with good gossip for the wait.
9. Henrietta Red
This Germantown gem serves up a seafood-focused brunch that’s fancy without being stuffy. Their wood-fired oysters are the perfect starter before diving into dishes like smoked fish toast or a seasonal veggie frittata. The bright, airy space feels like you’re brunching at your rich friend’s beach house.
Tip: The bloody mary here comes with a prawn on top, which is basically like gettin’ an appetizer with your drink.
So there ya have it-nine places where you can stuff your face with Nashville’s finest morning offerings. Whether you’re team sweet or team savory, hungover or bright-eyed, there’s a spot here with your name on it. Just remember to tip your server and maybe wear stretchy pants. You’re welcome.
