11 of Nashville’s Absolute Best Brunch Spots
Nashville is home to so many unique and entertaining tourist attractions it’s hard to know where to start a tour of this one-of-a-kind city. The Country Music Hall Of Fame, Grand Ole Opry, and Jack Daniels Distillery are all notable things to cross off your list and don’t expect to wrap up your tour of this historic city in less than a day. At least one overnight stay is required to take advantage of the many activities this city has to offer!
But what trip to Nashville would be complete without a chance to sip, savor, and slurp the most delectable brunch dishes prepared by award-winning chefs? Brunch is a sacred time during any vaca where you and your travel buddies can regain your strength and share stories of the previous evening’s debauchery over a stack of pancakes and a plate of biscuits and gravy. Below you’ll find a sampler platter of some of the best brunch spots Nashville has to offer to you hungry travelers, as well as some of the best suggestions on the menu. Bon Appetit!
The Pub
400 11th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 678-4840
This classic pub is one of Nashville’s best Pubs and serves up all of your favorites from fish and chips to welsh dip, but even better than that is they serve brunch daily from 10 AM to 3 PM! We accidentally came across this place and boy are we glad we walked in. You can’t go wrong with a single thing on this menu. Start off with a delicious brunch cocktail and maybe some pub spring rolls. For the main course, the chicken and biscuits was beyond tasty, and filling too. Other great options here would be the drunken waffles or “the cure” sandwich, the quickest way to get over a hangover. I
Von Elrod’s Beer Hall and Kitchen
1004 4th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37219
(615) 866-1620
Tucked away in Germantown is the crown jewel of brunch experiences. Snap a selfie of yourself holding a B.A.M. (Big Ass Mimosa) before you dig into one of their stellar breakfast options. The breakfast burrito is particularly satisfying, as it takes up an entire dinner plate. If you favor some sweet to start your day, try the malted blueberry pancakes, and you won’t be hungry again till dinner time.
Cafe Intermezzo
205 Demonbreun Street, Nashville, TN 37201
(615) 840-7933
Cafe Intermezzo is equally impressive as a late-night stop for cocktails as it is a brunch destination before lazy Sunday sightseeing. One of the best things about Cafe Intermezzo’s menu is that they offer their stellar breakfast and brunch options all day long, so you can savor an award-winning eggs Benedict or avocado toast any time of day or night. Don’t skip out on their coffees!
Makeready L&L
200 4th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37219
(615) 610-7835
Libations and creations; that’s the name of the game at Makeready L&L in downtown Nashville. Brunch is served Friday through Sunday from 9 a.m. till 2 p.m., so you have plenty of time to loiter over plates of breakfast tacos and bottomless mimosas, complete with all the fixings.
Stateside Kitchen
210 4th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37219
(615) 622-0600
Stateside Kitchen is located in the Dream Hotel in downtown Nashville, and it is one of the aspects of a stay that draws people back in for more. Known for their lively and lavish brunches, the Stateside offers live music on Sundays to accompany delicious bites such as avocado toast, gooey monkey bread, and rich crab dip. Order the French sunrise as the perfect accompaniment to your meal.
Urban Grub
2506 12th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 679-9342
Urban Grub has been blowing the lid off the brunch scene since its opening in 2012. Featuring kicked-up versions of standard brunch fare, this upscale eatery offers menu items such as crab beignets and roasted zucchini with whipped feta. Choose from an impressive array of fresh fish and finely aged meats to round out your delicious meal.
Sixty Vines
5055 Broadway Place, Ste 300, Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 610-9330
Sixty Vines offers a boozy brunch, with over sixty wines–plus a few well-placed cocktails–on tap. Accompany all of those libations with some amazing menu items such as Avocado Eggs Benedict and almond chiffon French toast. It’s the perfect place to start off a day hanging around Broadway. There’s so many incredible restaurants in this part of town so if you need some recommendations for dinner we’ve got you covered.
RH Cafe
2101 Green Hills Village Dr, Nashville, TN 37202
(615) 209-7644
Restoration Hardware is the place to be for all up and coming homeowners who wish to surround themselves with classic fixtures and furnishings. All of that shopping is bound to make you hungry, so why not stop in to the RH Cafe for a bit of nosh? It’s a total surprise but RH Cafe is one of the most beautiful restaurants in town, offering smoked salmon, truffle grilled cheese, and RH scramble, complete with all the nuts and bolts.
Josephine
2316 12th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 292-7766
If you want to brunch to impress, take your date or group to Josephine on 12th. The perfect combination of an intimate setting with top notch service and delectable food get your day off to a perfect start. Finger-licking plates abound at your brunch table, including sweet and savory chicken and waffles, along with the finest biscuits and gravy that money can buy. And there’s plenty of great shopping in the area to explore after you’re done.
White Limozeen
101 20th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 551-2700
The views off the roof of the White Limozeen are Instagram worthy, to be sure. It remains one of the most popular brunch destinations for fans of the musical city. Soak in the soft pinks and pastels as you drool over plates of bread pudding French toast, soft scrambled eggs and caviar, and French onion quiche. Wash away your fatigue with some champagne jello shots as you plan your next conquest.
Common Ground
4001 Charlotte Ave, Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 524-9106
Located in the Sylvan Park neighborhood, Common Ground is an absolutely delicious spot that offers up weekend brunch from 10 am to 4 pm Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The Brunch Cocktails are some of the best you can find with all sorts of fresh flavors to get your day going. The Bloody Marys and Sangria are also fantastic. As far as food goes the Egg Sandwich on toasted focaccia is to die for and the Carrot Cake French Toast is unlike anything you’ve had before. Definitely check this place out when you’re in the neighborhood! Oh, they’re also opening up a second location in Berry Hill.
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Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on June 19, 2022 and last updated on August 4, 2023. Please refer to restaurant websites and social media pages for the most up-to-date information.
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