The Tastiest Breakfast & Brunch in Nashville

Just Love Coffee Cafe - Spring Hill

★★★★☆ 3.9 (88)

Another Broken Egg Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.1 (69) • $$

"What a lovely place for breakfast or brunch! We were warmly welcomed and they seemed super excited that it was our first time there. Our waitstaff, Jessica was cheerful and attentive. The menu has plenty to choose from. My husband ordered the Supreme omelette and said it was delicious. I ordered 2 eggs over medium, which were perfectly cooked, accompanied by crisp bacon and City Grits as my side. The grits were the fluffiest I've ever eaten and the combination of grits, smoked Gouda, bacon, tomato and scallions was absolutely delicious. Coffee was piping hot and delicious. Only downsides were the eggs still had the cooking oil on them, which tasted a lot like the butter put on popcorn in movie theaters. I'd either change to real butter, or blot the eggs before bringing them out. I also asked for crispy bacon - which it was - but it was not very hot. Loved the biscuit beignets we received because it was our first time. We'll definitely be back. PS - If you're bringing an infant or toddler, there are changing tables in the restroom"

Brightside Bakeshop

★★★★★ 4.9 (89)

"Got a TON of pastries from here, including various croissants, brioches, and cookies. My favorite was probably the 3-cheese brioche (I tried the sausage and cheese on too but the sausage was dry and didn't add much flavor) and the everything croissant. All the sweet ones were a bit too sweet for me, especially the cookies. Interesting fall flavors though. Croissants weren't flaky which was disappointing, and the chocolate croissant just had chocolate drizzle and not chocolate inside? What. Or if it had chocolate inside, it was very, very little. Ordered online for pickup the next morning, pastries are on the expensive side."

Smyrna Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.3 (280) • $$

"Amazing food, great people! The quiche was so good I bought a whole one for the family! The muffins! The coffee! Clean and cute!"

Makeready L&L

★★★★☆ 4.2 (275) • $$

"We came here for the Beetlejuice pop up Speakeasy. It's going for September to 31 October 2024. Perfect timing for the new Beetlejuice movie! There was about a 30 minute wait, which wasn't bad because we had time to sit at the bar at the Makeready and try a couple of their craft cocktails. The Beetlejuice pop up was everything I'd hoped it would be!! The drinks are outrageously expensive, but it is all for the experience. Warning, don't steel their tiki glasses or you will get charged $100. Apparently everyone was stealing their glasses. The scenery was like something straight from the other side!"

Monamie Coffee

★★★★★ 4.8 (22)

"Gorgeous coffee shop. Friendly staff. Great place to meet for business. Staff have been friendly and welcoming. The decor is truly remarkable."

Myers Front Porch

★★★★☆ 3.7 (94) • $$

"One of our favorite places to enjoy lunch or dinner. Food is always delicious, prices are Good, cleanliness attended to, and a friendly staff. Great place for conversations without feeling pressured to hurry up."

Jay's Family Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.8 (100) • $

"Jay's Family Restaurant is a great option for a meal. I stopped in here for breakfast and not only was the food very good and fairly priced, but the service was also personable and professional.Jay's Family Restaurant has an ambiance like many other down-home southern casual restaurants. It is comfortable and inviting. As I said, Jay's Family Restaurant is a great option for breakfast. I met a client here for a breakfast meeting and it was definitely a great choice. I would definitely recommend here."

Frothy Monkey

★★★★☆ 4.1 (1073) • $$

"The most quant coffee house with delish croissants and iced coffeeHighly recommend the chunky monkey latte!!!!"

Big Bad Breakfast - Nashville

★★★★☆ 4.2 (669) • $$

"I liked this place and they have a lot of good options. The service and the waitress were awesome. The flavor of the food was good. The atmosphere was family friendly and the music was versatile. Didn't have to wait long to be seated or to get our food. Everything you order is Big and delicious."

8th & Roast Charlotte

★★★★☆ 4.2 (66)

"Had the chance to check out 8th & Roast Charlotte when I was in dire need of some caffeine while out in Nashville for a work trip. My friend recommended this coffee shop and it was the perfect excuse to come grab a cup to go. On a Wednesday afternoon this shop was filled with plenty of patrons and it was so lively. The space is open and very inviting and it seems like they had a small shop for goods including a few baked items.Opted for their small cold brew and it was super smooth and you could tell the quality of beans were great.A moment that really resonated with me though was seeing one of their employees helping out an elderly woman and answering every questions she had so patiently. It was just so sweet and endearing to see how well they take care of their patrons.I spent a few minutes hanging out at the community table and admired this shop. I'm certain if I lived in Nashville, I would have easily made this a go-to to work from."

Family Tacos

★★★★★ 4.7 (101)

"Food is really tasty - meets our California standards and then some. We had shrimp, birria, carnitas and al pastor and everybody was happy. Guacamole was good maybe a little over mixed which seems to be the style in the south. Service was fast and friendly and prices were reasonable. There are outdoor tables and tables as well as tables inside.It's a really good stop for lunch."

Elliston Place Soda Shop

★★★★☆ 3.7 (378) • $$

"If you are looking for good food and fast service, come here! We stopped by for brunch on a weekday and we were seated right away. The hostess was friendly as she greeted us when we walked in, and she dropped off menus as we sat down. We looked over the menu and it was simple and fast to look over. The server came over soon after and she took our orders. I ordered the #1 (two eggs, bacon, side of home fries and biscuit) I also asked for a side of gravy and sausage and I got a strawberry soda with the added "Zinger". My sister ordered the fried chicken and biscuit entrée. (fried chicken, with two eggs & pepper gravy) Food didn't take too long for it to arrive and it looked so good once it was brought out. It was a lot of food and everything was great. The sausage tasted really good and had a great flavor. I also really enjoyed the potatoes as they were hot and had a nice crunch on the outside. The biscuit with gravy tasted soooooooo good. The biscuit was moist, airy, and warm. The chicken was delicious and had a good taste to it.The only thing we didn't like was the soda with the added phosphate. That has got to be one of the nastiest drinks I've ever tried......The inside was clean and its decorated nicely for the holidays. Service was good, food was great, and we had a good time."

One Spunky Spud

★★★★☆ 4 (26)

"I realize you may not need to go to Rivergate Mall, but if your near there and looking for some low calorie options I highly recommend this place. I ordered the Buffalo Chicken Potato and it was perfectly done and the young lady working the counter couldn't have been nicer. There's another one in Germantown that I'll be going to next"

Gathre

★★★★☆ 3.5 (51)

"This newly opened restaurant is beautifully decorated. It makes a great brunch spot offering bottomless mimosas. Hot Chicken and waffles with sunny side up egg. The chicken was well seasoned and crispy. Extra syrup is needed. Greek Yogurt parfait fresh fruit and granola. Broadway breakfast two eggs, potatoes, toast sausage or bacon. Plant based sausage is available. Fig and goat cheese flat bread needed a more fig. I stayed at the Hotel Fraye. Requested a birthday surprise room service breakfast. Mr. Mcateer, restaurant manager, rolled in a very impressive breakfast cart. I've never had a manger bring me room service. It was very impressive. On that cart was a Cinnamon bun with a candle. He served it to my husband and from that point on he couldn't get rid of us. His hospitality is impeccable. Our last day we met the GM and he was also very attentive. Popular spot !!Yelp hours state closed. It's open."

Blue Aster

★★★★☆ 4.1 (53)

"Loved that they had so many healthy options to eat. This is usually hard to find on a business trip. Came here for lunch in a Monday. Got the big eye tuna poke bowl but substituted salad greens for the sushi rice. It was the perfect light lunch. Came here for breakfast on a Tuesaday and the place was more bustling. I got the liver lover juice and the parfait.The juice was bottled. But still very good. The parfait was delicious and a good portion. The granola sat atop the yogurt and lots of fruit. The highlight was the brûlée pineapple. All pineapple should be this way! The Lounge- I got the "cheaper than a shrink" cocktail and it was very good. The lounge is lively at night."

Mitchell Delicatessen

★★★★★ 4.5 (628) • $$

"Mitchell's has quickly become our go-to lunch spot - and everything we've tried so far from their expansive menu has been incredibly tasty!I highly recommend ordering ahead online if possible ... especially on the weekend. If you do brave the dine-in line on a Saturday or a Sunday, be prepared to wait at least 20 minutes ... and you may have to quickly stake your claim on a table after ordering. The interior of the restaurant is casual and comforting, with almost a "local diner" feel to it. The outdoor patio is spacious and covered!Of the several sammies I've sampled, the Pastrami and Swiss is my favorite. I also quite liked their Turkey Brie, which is a unique take on the classic. We have yet to try any of their breakfast options ... but that's only because I always seem to be in more of a "lunch mood" when I'm ordering. I'm sure that will change one of these days."

Liberty Common

★★★★☆ 3.7 (441) • $$

"What an incredibleeeeee restaurant! We came here for brunch for a bachelorette with 12 people (made reservations a bit in advance). I have nothing but great things to say about this place. The ambiance = rustic luxe chic. The service = phenomenal. The food + cocktails = 10/10. I got the seasonal grain bowl and it was one loaded bowl with feta, pickled onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, hummus, quinoa, and arugula. Their fried chicken sandwich came crispy and hot, and the coleslaw on it was delicious. The Buffalo cauliflower was the best appetizer and the dipping sauce matched perfectly with it. All of our cocktails were a hit as well; refreshing and high quality. If you're looking for great service, a cute vibe, and quality American fare, I recommend Liberty Common."

Merridee's Breadbasket

★★★★☆ 4.1 (464) • $$

"Breakfast love*** Definitely will stop again. Service is at the counter where you order and they give you a number and bring your food to the table (beverages are self serve). The vegetarian breakfast sandwich is outstanding. Best thing is no egg! I guess if you want that they can add but it's so nice they have a lovely breakfast sandwich on fantastic fresh bread, yummy veggies and cooked to perfection. The meat lover at the table had the Viking and enjoyed. Don't miss the hashbrown casserole. It's totally a great addition to your meal. Friendly service and nice homey dining room."

Main Street Bistro

★★★★☆ 4.4 (105)

"Our first time here after many have recommended we come. More of a breakfast place, we came for a birthday lunch. Very nice and helpful owner when we were ordering and it is nice to have a menu that has more than the basic comfort foods you see at chains. The food is well prepared and tasty. Portions are filling but you will not feel stuffed afterwards.I will be coming back and definitely want to try breakfast."

Harth

★★★★☆ 3.9 (17)

"We stayed at the Hilton hotel for 4 nights and on a Wednesday night, we decided to come eat here since it's located inside the hotel. The actual restaurant seating area was closed but you could sit at the bar or at any nice couch/lounge section! Our server (I think her name is Whitley?) , was super sweet and was super informative on the best items on the menu!We ordered a Caesar salad for me and shrimp & grits for the hubs. Appetizers, we got meatballs and wings. We also got a chocolate lava cake with cookies and cream ice cream as a dessert. 10/10 across the board! The wings are definitely a must - it's super light / airy crunch with great flavor. Their sauces are definitely homemade. The shrimp and grits... wow! Super buttery and creamy with amazing shrimp and gravy sauce. Must ask if they have dessert because the lava cake was SO decadent and warm. Will definitely be staying at the Hilton hotel and coming to this restaurant every time we come to Nashville! If you are diamond status for Hilton, you should definitely stop by because they do offer specials for diamond status members - free things! :)"

Two Hands

★★★★★ 4.5 (214) • $$

"Food was delicious Gluten free options were goodService is amazing and friendlyThe atmosphere is casual and hipsterLove this placeThe banana bread is too die for"

Pancho and Lefty's Cantina

★★★★☆ 4.2 (84) • $$

"Big fan of this spot. They have 2 locations, and both are decorated with vibrant colors. It's a fun place to hang out, drink, and grub at. My favorite tacos were the chicken adobo and beef fajita. They also do a specialty taco of the month. Service is pretty quick and very kind!"

Just Love Coffee Cafe - Brentwood

★★★★☆ 4 (172) • $$

"I ordered a latte with almond milk and my friend ordered a chai latte and we both liked our drinks. The atmosphere was great and its was a very social feel. The only thing I didn't like was the price. I got a medium and it was around $6.50, then after I tipped it was over $7. To me that is more than I want to pay on a regular basis. A once in a while treat is fine but I cannot make this a regular place to visit with those prices.* Note, if part of their proceeds regularly go to charitable foundations or causes, then I suppose I could justify the extra surcharge and it would be a great place to bring friends or work colleagues since you need to have a meeting somewhere anyway. I am certainly going to go here over the green Mermaid corporate giant that serves crud for coffee, especially for group orders! I'd rather support local every day of the week!"

Retrograde Coffee

★★★★☆ 3.8 (8)

"Haley's Comet was delicious. The sourdough bagel was soft and crispy. The vegan sausage had a lot of flavor even though I mostly got a bean flavor. The layout of the shop is very cute and aesthetic. I love the way the sunlight hits on one side of the shop."

Bagelshop - Donelson

★★★★☆ 3.8 (31)

"Darn, quite disappointed by my first Bagelshop experience. After making the drive out to donelson, specifically for the tuna melt sandwich. It did not come as described.I received my sandwich, and it didn't look like there was cheese in it. I asked the staff about it, and they said it was in there but white so it looks the same. However the whole point of a tuna melt is for the cheese to be melted, as it shows on their socials. And it definitely was just a cold piece of cheese. Also they ended up giving me their siracha bagel, which I didn't order. Hopefully I'll get to try it again and get something else instead. But not likely to be making the drive out just for this spot."

Magic Way Steak & Gyro

★★★★☆ 4.4 (42)

The Stubborn Mule

★★★★☆ 4.2 (47) • $$

"WOW on the S.O.S. This place is OUTSTANDING!!! Friendly, clean, fast and a place I wouldn't think twice about coming back to. You're missing out if you don't stop. First time here and it was a gem. Would have posted a picture but nothing was left."

Biscuit Love: Gulch

★★★★☆ 4.2 (5174) • $$

"Delicious, delicious, delicious!!! We waited about 20-30 minutes in line, checked the menu for what to order while at the front of the line. Once inside, we ordered and were seated. Whole time between walking in and being seated was about 10-15 minutes. Lots of cute stuff to look at and purchase while in line.Food was absolutely wonderful!! Those biscuits are almost like a croissant and biscuit baby!! Those buttery layers and perfectly seasoned and crisp... oh boy!!"

Big Bad Breakfast - Franklin

★★★★☆ 3.8 (398) • $$

"Convenient location for those of us in southern Williamson county. Plenty of convenient parking. A variety of seating, bar, table, and nice roomy booths. Service friendly and very efficient. Wife complemented the cappuccino. I went simple and relatively light, with a sausage gravy biscuit and over easy egg. Sausage gravy excellent (way better than Biscuit Love's, just saying). Wife got the redneck benny hollandaise, and remarked what an enormous pile of ham the eggs sat upon. Shame I've not tried a BBB previously, and will happily return and explore the menu further."

Egghill

★★★★★ 4.8 (114) • $$

"So good! These guys know how to make breakfast. Both sandwiches and the tater tot casserole were amazing. the two making the sandwiches were super friendly and even offered us a complementary iced coffee. The inside of the restaurant was clean and inviting and the vault door to the bathroom was an unexpected treat."

Nashville Jam Café

★★★★☆ 4.2 (839) • $$

"So, the four of us decided to hit up this spot for brunch today. Everyone went the traditional route and ordered omelettes, but not me--I went rogue with a PB&J chicken biscuit. I asked them to swap the tomato jam for peach habanero, but they gave me plain peach jam instead. Luckily, they fixed it without any drama.The biscuit sandwich? Decent, but no fireworks.Meanwhile, my friends' omelettes were like a game of musical chairs; their orders got all mixed up.The place is tiny inside, and while they have outdoor seating, Mother Nature was throwing a tantrum with rain today.On the bright side, there's plenty of street parking!"

Benji's Bagel & Coffee House

★★★★★ 4.6 (51) • $$

"I'll never say no to a good bagel and schmear, and Benji's is definitely serving up some tasty options. I've visited this new bagel + coffee house twice in the last few months, and think it's a solid option when you're craving a hearty breakfast! On my first visit, I kept it simple and ordered a toasted Everything bagel with mixed berry schmear on one half and scallion schmear on the other half. This was exactly what I wanted it to be ... warm and crunchy bagel topped with creamy and flavorful schmear.I will note too that Benji's gets busy, especially on the weekends! My first visit was on a weekday around noon and there was no line ... but my most recent visit was on a Sunday morning and we waited for 20 minutes. This time around, I ordered the Hangover bagel sandwich on an Everything bagel, and added on their new Firecracker schmear. Let me just say that this schmear is something special ... it's full of flavor with roasted jalapeno and caramelized onion, and packs a bit of a heat! The rest of the sandwich was OK ... not the best I've ever had, but not bad. We also went home with some of Benji's freshly baked cookies - the gluten-free walnut and chocolate chip shortbread were the perfect sweet treats to balance out our savory bagels!"

J. Christopher's

★★★★☆ 3.5 (214)

Little Rad Market

★★★★★ 4.8 (6)

"Friendly service and easy parking always a plus for me. Enjoyed the Belle Meade Cobb salad and brought home a qt of vegetarian lentil soup, yet to be eaten. Nice spot for a quick dinner pickup if you live locally!"