Brunch Guide to Nashville | The Nashville Insider

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There are many things you have to keep in mind while planning your vacation. This includes travel fares, hotel stays, transportation and lets not forget the most important part…BRUNCH!

Planning your meals shouldn’t be stressful so we took the liberty of putting together the best brunches you can have during your visit! This list has everything you need from inexpensive plates to big party accommodations. Let us take the stress away and make sure you put some good food in your belly!

Nashville Biscuit House

If you’re looking for an inexpensive breakfast, more than reasonable portions and a family-fun atmosphere, head over to the Nashville Biscuit House in East Nashville. When you walk in the front door, you’re greeted with smiles and the comfortable sense of home, or your grandma’s kitchen. The menu is straight forward and has many options to fill you up. The wait staff will keep your coffee hot and full and you’ll feel like family by the time you leave. With plates like the ‘’Lumberjack’’ and the ‘’Ultimate Platter’’, you wont need another meal for the rest of the day! You can also build your own omelette, which are some of the best in town. Our personal favorite is the “Nashvillian”, which allows you to customize your breakfast to your liking; eggs, choice of meat, choice of side and choice of bread, all starting at $6.50! (Hint: you can ask for tater tots as a side substitution!) You can’t beat their prices! They also have a drive thru window (cash only) for quicker service. They are known to be quite busy, especially on the weekend, and are first come, first served. So get in and get on the wait list, because we guarantee it will be worth the wait!

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Phone:
615-228-4504
Hours:
Thurs – Tuesday | 6:30am – 2:00pm

MONELL’S

Dining at Monell’s is one experience that you won’t forget. Imagine your at a typical holiday meal, where you’re aunts, uncles, cousins, or whomever are replaced by strangers. You have to have a little faith in dining here because they have no menu. But no worries, you’ll be happy that you came. Upon entering the building, which has an abundance of historical settings that sets the tone for your experience, you’ll be guided through the house to your table with settings for more people than your party contains. They group reservations together for a true family-style meal. There is a set price for your meal which includes meats, vegetables, salads of the day, plus drink and dessert. Sorry folks, but there’s no alcohol or cell phone use allowed at the table. After being seated, your meal will be laid out on the table and they’ll keep bringing more until your full! Known for their corn pudding, they have been voted “Best Brunch in Nashville” two years in a row by the Nashville Scene! With a tag line stating “Enter as stranger’s, leave as friends”, there’s no way you can pass up the opportunity for a good mix of community and southern food.

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DIRECTIONS
Phone:
615-248-4747
Hours:
Mon – Sat | 8am – 11am
Sun | 8am – 1pm
*Midnight Country Breakfast – Sat | 12am – 3am

ANOTHER BROKEN EGG CAFÉ

This spot is the best place to dine before your afternoon tour with NBB! Located just a few blocks away from the tour pickup spot, is Another Broken Egg Café. This café has got a menu with inspiring southern flavors hailing from southern Louisiana. Some of their dishes, including crab cakes, fried green tomatoes, and shrimp and grits, will have you wondering if you’re in Tennessee! Their cocktail list alone will have you ordering your Uber to be first in line. Specializing in Bloody Mary’s and Mimosa’s, you can get your day started with whatever flavor profile tickles your fancy. Maybe you’re feeling a Strawberry St. Germaine Mimosa or a Lemon Fennel Bloody Mary? If you really want to get your day started on the right foot, try their Spiked Cold Brew. If anyone in your group has health preferences, they offer a wide variety of dishes to fit your dietary needs including gluten free and healthier options. All of their seafood is imported from Louisiana so you KNOW it’s real. Did we mention you can add yourself to the waitlist through the Yelp app? Sometimes getting the day started on vacation can be tough, but the folks over at ABE will help you get it right.

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Phone:
615-248-4747
Hours:
Sun – Sat | 7am – 2pm

YEAST NASHVILLE

THE GARDEN BRUNCH CAFÉ

If you’re looking for a more formal take on breakfast, head on over to the Garden Brunch Café. This classy, upscale restaurant has a dish for everyone. They have many options such as diary free, gluten free, and vegan/vegetarian to accommodate any preferences. They’re menu includes food items like salmon cakes, steak and eggs, their many pancake delicacies and omelettes that are to die for. They definitely know how to fill your tummy and they also know a thing or two about community. Local art line the walls, helping the GBC serve as a part time art gallery. GBC is located on Jefferson Street, where the all of the business on Jefferson are like family. Every third Saturday of the month, different artists display their artwork in these business known as the Jefferson Street Art Crawl. They don’t accept reservations but at least you’re surrounded by plenty of unique art to help pass the time until you grab yourself a plate of their Eggs Benedict.

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Phone:
615-891-1217
Hours:
Fri – Sun | 9am – 2pm

417 UNION

Want a little history with your waffles? 417 Union is true to its theme, paying homage to the heroes, both military and civilian, during World War II. They have two floors with that are filled with artifacts donated by patrons who’s relatives’ served in the military and many other interesting memorabilia. If you take a look upstairs, you’ll notice there is an emphasis on the Battles of Nashville and Franklin, staying true to the geography of Tennessee. With all of this history, comes all the good food, too! This family owned restaurant serves delicious dishes that are specially crafted like Prime Rib Hash and Chicken and Waffles (YUM!). Let’s just say there is a little bit of history in every bite! They also have a popular mural outside that makes a perfect photo op for your social media and memories!

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Phone:
615-401-7241
Hours:
Sun – Wed | 7am – 2pm

BISCUIT LOVE

Biscuit Love is a local favorite! Getting its start as a food truck, this company has grown to 3 locations to better serve the city of Nashville. All of their plates are made completely from scratch with “love” in every bite. When you walk in, the theme of the restaurant from their menus to décor will have you wanting to hangout all day. You can tell that a lot of time and energy was put in to your experience with the BL crew, with your love for food at the center of it all. BL doesn’t accept reservations and try their very best to accommodate larger groups. Notify the greeter about your large party and they’ll do their very best to make it happen. If you’re looking to place a to go order, be sure to place it on their website as they don’t accept to-go orders over the phone on Saturdays and Sunday’s, so plan accordingly! This fast casual eatery are know for their “Bonuts”; fried biscuit dough with lemon mascarpone and blueberry compote. But be sure to get there early because they WILL sell out! With food menu items like Pork-Pimento Pork Rinds, Churros, and variations of American fare with or without biscuits, there’s no reason to not stop by and see what they have to offer!

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Phone:
615-490-9584
Hours:
Sun – Sat | 7am – 3pm

FIDO

This cute coffee house has a casual feel with upscale vibes. Previously a pet store and with 22 years of business, the folks at Fido know how to locally source most of their ingredients. It’s also inexpensive with an amazing food menu. The cuisine is a fusion of worldly favorites from Breakfast Pizza to Huevos Rancheros. They also have food like bagel sandwiches, Chilaquiles and Chia pudding. The   All sorts of items depending on what your craving. The Salmon Qunioa Bowl and Hot Chicken & Waffles are some of our favorites. The long lines fly fast and there’s beer and wine if you need to take it easy. They also have a menu for non-alcoholic drinks including coffe and strawberry basil lemonade. Ask for the butter beer!

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Phone:
615-777-3436
Hours:
Sun – Sat | 6:30am – 10:00pm

SAINT ANEJO

Looking to spice up your day? Head on over to Saint Anejo for a taste of Mexico. When you first walk in, you’ll notice the walls are gorgeous with a Day of the Dead theme.Along with a connected indoor and outdoor bar, they have a large patio that overlooks McGavock Street. If you’re looking to book for a special event, birthdays, bachelorette parties or even company events, call and reserve their Tequila Library that’s located on the second floor overlooking the patio. They also offer “First Seating” for brunch reservations for groups of 6-8. The available times they have are 9:45am, 10:00am, and 10:15am so be sure to get there on time! They’re Mexican-American fusion can definitely be seen in the food. With dishes like Huevos Rancheros, Short Rib Benedict, and Horchata French Toast, you in for a belly full of flavor! They even offer healthier options like Skinny Tortillas and Chile Mole Shrimp. Some of their cocktails include Mexican favorites like Michelada, Bloody Maria, and many variations of the Margarita. You can trust us when we say that  Saint Anejo is the perfect spot for a great brunch experience!

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Phone:
615-736-5301
Hours:
Sat & Sun | 10am – 3pm

THE MOCKINGBIRD

This new and modern restaurant, opened in 2017, has been such a hit that we had to add to our guide. The cuisine is a mixture of Mexican, Italian, American, French, Korean and Japanese, just to name a few. The owners wanted to provide an experience themed around multicultural global fare, showing diversity through their dishes. They also have a sense of humor. All of the dishes have “punny” names and they boast that no two dishes are alike. Some of the dishes you’ll find on their creative menu include “Kiss My Grits”, with roasted mushroom and spin, and “El Eggo”, which is a Belgian style waffle (churros style) with whipped honey mascarpone. But it doesn’t stop there. They’ve also put a lot of energy into their cocktail menu that pairs extremely well with the food menu. This beautiful, modern restaurant will have you writing home. It’s that good!

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DIRECTIONS
Phone:
615-741-9900
Hours:
Sat & Sun | 10:30am – 2:30pm