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Nashville Food Recs: Breakfast, Dinner, and Coffee!
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items As a Nashvillian for over 10 years, check the eateries I have tried and that I’d highly recommend! Some new, some tried and true. I’ve tried to keep the list concise as to not overwhelm! No broadway information featured here— well, okay there is one!...
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Coffee
There are so many coffee shops in Nashville, but here are my top 6 to visit while you’re here (whether you’re a local or visiting). Only local coffee shops listed here!
Neighborhood: WEHO. The best, highest quality coffee in Wedgewood Houston. Street parking, light bites, wifi, and an outdoor seating / grass area. HSC reinvests into local youth too!
Humphreys Street Coffee Shop
Neighborhood: Berry Hill. Pretty new (2025) to the neighborhood! Top pastries. Amazing coffee. Great atmosphere. Everyone is talking about this right now!!
Perenn Bakery
Neighborhood: Downtown. A local’s favorite coffee shop. Has light pastries, free parking (90 mins), and wifi!
Crema Coffee Roasters
Neighborhood: Berry Hill. Very tiny and funky coffee shop! Small bites, free parking, grass area. Very small. Only a few tables, but it’s great to grab a cup and walk around! You can also get glitter in your coffee!
Matryoshka Coffee
Neighborhood: Sylvan Park. Free parking. Unique vibe. All of the Barista Parlors in Nashville are in seemingly old garages and/or mechanic shops. You won’t find a traditional latte here but high quality coffee. Yummy, lighter food too. Love the open ...
Barista Parlor: Sylvan Supply
Neighborhood: East. There are a few locations around Nashville, but I would recommend east. You can’t find a more smooth black cold brew. However, if you don’t drink black coffee, the Honey Bear is the way to go. And there’s always a seasonal honey b...
Elegy Coffee
Breakfast
Coming to Nashville (or even living here) can be overwhelming with the amount of breakfast options. Here are my top recommendations!
Neighborhood: Wedgewood Houston. If you’re looking for some açaí bowls and/or smoothies, this is a great option! We frequent this place too many times to admit. Also yummy coffee. Free street parking.
E+ROSE Wellness Cafe - Wedgewood-Houston
Neighborhood: Sylvan Park. A consistent, delicious breakfast that isn’t too crowded during the week. Great coffee. There are a handful of locations in Nashville and beyond, but I really like this one! There’s another great one in 12s. Free parking.
Frothy Monkey
Neighborhood: Berry Hill. Fenwick’s has been my husband and I’s go-to breakfast spot for the last 6 years. Every weekend. While this place isn’t mind blowing, it is consistent with delicious coffee and great service. There’s a reason we keep returnin...
Fenwick's 300
Neighborhood: East Nashville. An intimate brunch / breakfast spot. Outdoor seating. Australian cuisine. Great coffee. Except a line, especially on the weekends. Street parking!
Hearts
Neighborhood: 12 South. Delicious coffee, pastries, and breakfast. A great neighborhood to walk around after breakfast. Crowded on the weekends for sure, but it’s worth it. Street parking is available!
The Butter Milk Ranch
Dinner
I mean…there are TOO many good places for dinner in Nashville to choose from! I’ve added my top dinner places for all budgets.
Neighborhood: downtown. NEED RESERVATION. Wow. If you’re looking for an EXPERIENCE, look no further. This is set as a speakeasy in the Johnny Cash museum! There are at least 3 magicians around the room, and then you get a theater-experience magic sho...
House of Cards
Neighborhood: Germantown. GRAB RESERVATION. Chic, American meals by Daniel Lindley. Great special occasion or fancier date night spot. Art-filled warehouse vibe. Street parking or free back lot!
5th & Taylor
Neighborhood: East. NEED RESERVATION. Chef Sean Brock, a modern southern cuisine! Atmosphere and food is 10/10. Reservations are required, and there is free lot parking. This is great for a special occasion!
Audrey
Neighborhood: Wedgewood Houston. New (2025) taco spot in Weho! They have happy hour deals the majority of the week. Great taco spot. Also have breakfast burritos at their window in the morning that are 🤌🏻 Street and paid lot parking available.
Dos Santos
Neighborhood: West. If you’re looking for local pizza and beer, this is the spot! This is also great for kids to run around too. They have an amazing outdoor area and plenty of room. Very casual! Free lot parking.
TailGate Brewery
Neighborhood: close-ish to downtown. Seriously such amazing burgers and fish tacos. Very casual spot with live music on occasion! Outdoor and indoor seating. Street parking.
Tennessee Brew Works
Neighborhood: East. Okay I’m a big pizza girl, and this is my favorite pizza in Nashville. I would recommend the Bianca! Street parking!
Five Points Pizza East
Neighborhood: Berry Hill. Holy moly me oh my. Go no where else for award winning Thai food in Nashville! A local vibe with fast ordering and find-your-own table. It’s hard to park here if you’re going during peak dinner time, but free street parking!
Degthai
Neighborhood: 21st Ave. Okay so I could eat this every day of my life. Such healthy options and never busy?? I highly recommend the Chimmi Churrasco. This is a great casual lunch or dinner spot. Free parking around back!
Greenery Co.