Frist Art Museum Cafe

On the hunt for some WiFi while on a Work trip in Nashville, I opted to pop in to the Frist Cafe since it is conveniently located to the heart of downtown and the other spots I needed to be for the day. I can only speak for their coffee m, service and the atmosphere. Let's get the worst part out of the way- the coffee was super lackluster. I had hoped to see them using local coffee or something more tasty than a grab and go pump. The gentleman working behind the counter was friendly and kicked the experience off on a nice foot. The atmosphere is where it's at. Upon entering the museum, you head straight back the corridor to the cafe and their back garden. The shaded patio off the back cafe was perfect for cranking away a couple of hours with my coffee. Based on the reviews, I should give their food a try next time. Overall, you can't beat that back patio!

Our choir members needed a quick place to eat before rehearsal and this place happened to be right across the street from our hotel. It was very quiet, simple. The service was okay but felt a little blunt and rushed at the cash register. We got our meals really quickly and it was an easy in and out. I was pleasantly surprised that the soup was the "home-made" kind and not just the canned junk that most sandwich places serve you. My friends enjoyed their meals as well!

Nice cafe. I had the chicken salad on greens and it was very good. I am sure it had more chicken in it than any chicken salad I have ever had. Good flavor. Nice peaceful atmosphere overlooking the courtyard.

I am sincerely considering making this a weekly pit-stop for me as the lunches here are not only affordable but scrumptious! I ordered a tasty salad today that included tangy dressing, fresh lettuce, buts, large strawberries, and vegetables for $7. You would pay just as much at Panera and not receive the same quality and beautiful environment! You may also choose a 1/2 soup or sandwich with salad option for $6... won't break the bank! This is the perfect place to setup your laptop for a working lunch, host a meeting, or enjoy a leisurely meal. The patio seating is divine will certainly lure me for when I have some time on the weekends and may lead to an impromptu spin through the galleries and exhibits at the Frist too.Read my original review for the full scoop but trust me on this, check this spot out!

The cafe was clean and inviting. The staff is friendly. The chicken salad sandwich and the Turkey Saga sandwiches were very good. If you like lemon pepper then you would like the homemade chips.

I tried the Vietnamese sandwich and even though it wasn't at all authentic, it tasted pretty good.

Soups, salads, sandwiches, and senior citizens (they're not on the menu, but they're around for noshing on if you're still hungry).Although Frist has decent soups, something about the sandwiches to me always tastes slightly off (like the wrong cheese for a particular combination or partially deliquesced mushrooms; they're also never particularly hot, or cold). I have not tried the salads, but they're next on my munch list.The speed of service seems to have improved. Considering the proximity to my office and the rudimentary wholesomeness of the food, the Frist cafe is hard to turn down when I'm smothered with work and want something to lighten my spirits. $5-10.UPDATE: The Cobb salad is fresh, yo.UPDATE (2): Tuna salad sandwich with a side of salad!

The Frist,and its cafe, is a stop every time me and my family go to Nashville. For the last 5 years at least, maybe more. Every time we go the food has been great. I love the varied soups. The gumbo is my favorite but I also love the steak and pasta and veggie soup options. I have also enjoyed several of the sandwiches. The Turkey Saga is my favorite. I love the guacamole and I don't typically like it most places. However upon going in June the guac. was served on the side. That was not as good but upon asking they had gotten complaints of some customers not liking the cooked guac.The salads are great with the "fancy green" and I love the different dressings. Most are made on-site which is a perk too. The Cobb salad has loads of meat and eggs which is a nice meal. The coffee is indeed very good. A couple of times in the later afternoon it was not as hot as I like but that isn't a deal breaker for me.Lastly the desserts. I love the carrot cake and the cheesecake. The carrot cake wins out a bit because of the nuts, raisins and creamcheese frosting. I ask for it to be zapped in the microwave as I like warm cake. Makes it taste much better. I have written a novel but I really enjoy the Frist Cafe. I will be there again in June 2015 during Cma Fest week.

Lovely, sunny little cafe conveniently located in the Frist Museum bldg.Of all the times I've walked by it, I have never seen it crowded or overflowing with people.On Sunday, we decided to eat there since all the little neat places serving brunch were overflowing.... Parked the car outside of the private lot (free parking on street), walked to the cafe and ordered salads.I got the Cobb without maters, and friend got the Stilton salad.The Cobb was ok. Nothing in it was really fresh, fresh.... and the Stilton salad had these candied pecans all over it. My friend got it because she thought she was making a healthy choice with all the fruit, but with all the sugar on the nuts, we surmised there was enough sugar in that salad (including the dressing) to be up there with the most sugary of boxed cereals..... So no, not really a healthy choice.Coffee was absolutely delicious. Really, really good coffee.----------------------------------------------------------------------------Price was decent, choices are really limited if you don't eat manufactured food, great for a quick bite.. Just be aware that this is not the freshest, nor healthiest choice in town...** and for those wanting to do brunch in any of the cutesy restaurants you read about --- go SUPER early to get a seat. Some of those brunch places have 30+ people standing around outside, waiting for a table!!!!

The food is phenomenal. Not only is it warm and fresh, but there are great options and everything I have tried (nearly half the meals) is tasty. My only concern is that the food does take a little bit too long, so I would recommend a quicker cooking time. I do like how there is music playing every Friday, but if you do go by yourself to eat, it is a little anxious. Honestly though, the taste of the food almost outweighs it all!