The Ultimate Guide to Nashville Brunch Spots

Be sure to try these awesome food options! - Tempura French Toast (fresh berries, whipped cream, banana, candied walnuts, brown sugar glaze) - Tocino Grilled Cheese (marinated sweet pork, kimchi pimiento cheese, sunda potatoes) - Korean Fried Chicken Bao Buns (crispy chicken thighs, asian slaw, scallion bao buns) Notable Cocktails - Grass Tiger (jalapeño infused roku gin, lemongrass, lime, orange, ginger beer, fresh spanked mint) - Strawberry Fields (tito’s, muddled fresh strawberries, lemon, lime, triple sec, orange, fennel syrup)

STK is a more expensive brunch than most. It is definitely worth it! This steakhouse has completely different vibes from any steakhouse I've ever been to. Be sure to try these awesome food options! - Smoked Pork Belly Benedict (maple glazed bacon - shishito peppers - poached eggs - hollandaise - toasted english muffin - chili flakes) - Truffle Steak and Egg (wagyu flat iron 8 oz - fried egg - shaved truffle - crispy potatoes - truffle buttered brioche) - Hot Chicken and Waffle (buttermilk waffles - fried hot chicken thigh - pickles - coleslaw - maple BBQ sauce) - Parmesan Truffle Fries (no explanation needed) Notable Cocktails - Cucumber Stiletto (grey goose le citron vodka - st~germain - muddled cucumber - mint) - Spiced Watermelon (patrón silver tequila - st~germain - wtrmln wtr - fresh lime - jalapeño)

This restaurant is always on non-Nashville natives list to visit! It is busy and sometimes has a line to get in, so be prepared for that! Be sure to try these awesome food options! - Bonuts (fried biscuit dough tossed in sugar, tossed with lemon mascarpone, served over blueberry compote) - East Nasty (buttermilk biscuit topped with fried boneless chicken thigh, aged cheddar, and sausage gravy) - The Lily (dropped biscuit french toast baked in apple cobbler custard, topped with oat streusel crumble and housemade toffee butter syrup) Notable Cocktails - The Bloody - Mimosa

Super cute place to grab and go or sit down with friends for a quick bite to eat. It is usually very busy on the weekends so be prepared for that! Be sure to try these awesome food options! - Ricotta & Honey (Whipped whole milk ricotta, local honey, fleur de sel, sourdough toast) - Fig & Prosciutto Toast (Fig preserves, prosciutto, gorgonzola, goat gouda, arugula, kalamata olives) - Mr. Croissant (Toasted handmade croissant, applewood ham, oven roasted tomato, swiss cheese, horseradish mayo, fried egg)

The vibes at this small little restaurant are immaculate. Super cute vibes, and decorated nicely. Make a reservation if possible because the building is small and you may have to wait without one. Be sure to try these awesome food options! - Those Buns Dough (brioche cinnamon rolls, cream cheese frosting) - OMG BLT (avocado aioli, benton bacon, fried egg, romaine, multi grain bread, heirloom tomatoes, fries) - Which Hunt (pork breakfast sausage sandwich, scrambled egg, american cheese, pepper jam, roasted potatoes) Notable Cocktails - Bubbles in a Bag - Caffeine-Me Please

This is an absolute tourist attraction right on the river Downtown. A hot spot for Bachelorette Party's, the vibes here are awesome, chill, and fun. Be sure to try these awesome food options! - Monkey Bread (soft, sweet, sticky croissant pieces, toasted pecans) - Fried Chicken Stack (chicken breast, sausage gravy, french toast, friend egg, syrup) - Shrimp Tacos (jalepenos, house salsa, spicy slaw, flour tortillas) Notable Cocktails - Starlet Espresso Martini (it has glitter in it!!) - Hampton Frose

The vibes here are amazing. You feel like you are in a small Italian cafe. They have a huge selection that changes daily of pastries. Be sure to try these awesome food options! - Baked Brie (Pepper | Honey | Almonds | Baguette) - Eggs Benedict (English Muffin | Poached Eggs | Ham | Hollandaise Rosemary Potatoes) - Grilled Chicken Brioche (Mushroom | Onion | Provolone Cheese, Lemon Dill Herb Spread) Notable Cocktails - Cafe Salzburg (espresso, milk, chocolate, vanilla, and Tuaca Vanilla/Herb Liqueur) - Cafe Dolce Vita (cappuccino with Irish Cream and hazelnut liqueurs over ice)

The Diner is a multi-level building with multiple floors offering different menus, depending where you are. The menu is affordable and the views from the top floor are awesome! Be sure to try these awesome food options! - Avocado Toast (Sourdough, Avocado, Blistered Tomatoes, Pink Himalayan Salt, Cracked Pepper) - Waffle Sliders (Omelet Style Eggs, Cheddar Cheese, and Bacon on a Belgian Waffles. Served with Homestyle Potatoes) - Breakfast Burrito (Scrambled Eggs, Hot Sausage, Cheddar Cheese, Potatoes, Peppers & Onions. Wrapped in a Flour Tortilla. Served with Homestyle Potatoes) Notable Cocktails - Spiked Mimosas - Mockingbird (El Jimador Tequila, Grapefruit Juice, Simple Syrup)

Twelve Thirty Club has three different levels, but only two of them offer brunch. My personal favorite area is the Honky Tonk, which usually has live music! The rooftop does have a larger brunch menu, though. Be sure to try these awesome food options! - Caramelized Banana French Toast (Toasted pecans, salted maple caramel) - Avocado Toast (Lemon, Aleppo Pepper, White Cheddar, Toasted Country Bread) - 12/30 Burger (Smashed & Caramelized with Melted Cheese, Pickle, Red Onion, Honky Tonk Sauce) Notable Cocktails - Rooftop Sangria (Spiced Peaches, Blackberry, Lemon, Brandy, Red Wine) - Terrace Mule (Western Son Vodka, Figenza Fig Vodka, Pomegranate, Lime, Ginger Beer)

This restaurant is in one of my favorite hotels, Dream. Stateside Kitchen has super cute vibes and is very aesthetic. Be sure to try these awesome food options! - Classic Deviled Eggs ( Cage Free Eggs, Mayonnaise, Mustard, Celery, Pickle Relish, Horseradish) - Hangover Burrito (Bacon, Egg, Black Beans, American Cheese, Avocado, Pico de Gallo, Lettuce, Tortilla Wrap) - French Sunrise (Cornmeal Waffle with Boneless Fried Chicken, Country Ham, Havarti, Fried Egg, Spiced Honey) Notable Cocktails - Blackberry Margarita (Blanco Tequila, Blackberry, Elderflower, Citrus) - Lavender Haze ( Empress Gin, Rosemary, Lemon, Violette, Egg White)

One of my ALL TIME favorite brunch spots!! I love the vibes here and there's nothing better than Mexican food in the morning! Be sure to try these awesome food options! - Butchertown Queso (PICO DE GALLO, HOUSE-MADE CHORIZO) - Two Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Biscuits (BUTTERMILK BISCUITS | OVER-MEDIUM EGG | AMERICAN CHEESE| CHIPOTLE AIOLI | CHOICE OF SIDE) - Breakfast Tacos (SCRAMBLED EGG | SMOKED CHEDDAR | CHIPOTLE AIOLI CHOOSE: HOUSE-MADE BACON, BRISKET, CHORIZO, CARNE ASADA OR TX-WURST) Notable Cocktails - House Margarita (Altos Tequila Plata | Combier | Fresh-Pressed Lime) - Buck (Tequila Plata | Pineapple | Ginger Beer | Serrano | Fresh-Pressed Lemon)

The Geist is a Germantown classic for brunch. The food and cocktails are out of this world. Be sure to try these awesome food options! - Whipped Feta (black garlic honey, za'atar, sunflower seed, sourdough) - Smoked Salmon Benedict (english muffin, poached eggs, spinach, heirloom tomato, hollandaise) - Chicken and Waffles (fried chicken, hot sauce butter, slaw) Notable Cocktails - Good Mourning (vodka, cold brew, coffee liqueur, cinnamon) - El Diablo (blanco tequila, fresh pressed ginger, black currant)

Be sure to try some of these awesome food options! - Cinnamon Sugar Rolls (Half dozen TN beignets tossed in cinnamon & sugar) - Avocado Toast (Multigrain toast with edamame guacamole, asparagus, pickled red onions, two runny poached eggs) - Breakfast Bowl (Porter road butcher sausage, peppers, onions, corn, potatoes, poached eggs, corn tortilla chips) Notable Cocktails - French 75 (Classic cocktail comprised of gin, Champagne, lemon juice and sugar) - Germantown Punch (Vodka, pineapple, orange juice topped with seltzer)

Von Elrod's is a super cool place with lots of outdoor seating. Dog's are welcome here, which is always a perk! Be sure to try some of these awesome food options! - Pretzel Monkey Bread (cream cheese icing, doughnut glaze) - Breakfast Burrito (scrambled eggs, chorizo, black beans, cheddar, poblanos, smothered in pork green chile with sour cream) - Chicken Fried Chicken and Biscuits (tabasco butter, honey, sawmill gravy) Notable Cocktails - The B.A.M. (the von’s big ass mimosa served in a liter stein) - Von's Bloody Mary (pepper infused tito’s vodka, fresno, jalapeño cheddarwurst, bacon, house pickle, celery)

Mother's Ruin is one of the best places in Germantown. It is a super fun bar scene, with fun cocktails, brunch, and all day snacks. Be sure to try some of these awesome food options! - French Toast Sticks (Challah, Blueberry Maple, Cream Cheese Glaze, Cinnamon Toast Streusel) - Chicken and Eggo Waffles (Buttermilk Brined & Fried, Cholula Honey Butter, Scallion Crema, Shredded Slaw, Lime) - Smashed Avocado Toast (Grilled Country Bread, Basil Salsa Verde, Radish Pickles, Aleppo Pepper) Notable Cocktails - Demonbruen Fucks (Vodka, Lime, Agave, Soda) - Slushy du Jour: Lost McKeys (Slane. Cold Brew, Cacao, Oat Milk, Brown Sugar)

The Buttermilk Ranch is a newer resturant that has blown up recently. They have multiple options for brunch, while also providing a super cute and aesthetic vibe. If you aren't wanting a sit down brunch, stop in to grab something from the bakery! Be sure to try some of these awesome food options! - Brown Butter Beignets (Warm & Fluffy Brown Butter Beignets with Lemon Curd, and Brown Butter Snow) - Soft Scramble and Croissant (Boursin and Chive Soft Scramble with a Classic Croissant (Try with Trout Roe or Gravlax!) with a Choice of Side Salad or Fruit) - Mr. Croque (House Ham, Gruyere, Dijonnaise, Pickles, Kale, Toasted Sourdough) Notable Cocktails - Cold Brewed Cabana (Bumbu Rum, Cold Brewed Coffee, Banana Liqueur, Buckspice Bitters, Vanilla) - Chios Theory (Prosecco, Mastiha Liqueur, Honey Syrup, Lemon Juice, Soda, Basil and Dried Lemon)

There are a few different Frothy Monkey locations around Nashville now, but this is the original! They not only have a full brunch menu, but also fresh pastries daily. If you're not looking for a full brunch, stop in for a coffee to go! Be sure to try these awesome food options! - Bacon, Egg, and Cheddar Bagel (Sandwich with KY Farm Fresh eggs*, Broadbent bacon, and cheddar cheese) - Andouille and Hash (Local andouille sausage over roasted purple potatoes and wilted collard greens, sautéed onions, topped with Sage Derby cheese and fresh blackberries) - Loaded Biscuits and Chorizo Gravy (Biscuit served open-faced and topped with house-made gravy featuring local chorizo. Loaded with peppers, caramelized onions, two KY Farm Fresh eggs* over medium, cheddar cheese) Notable Cocktails - FM Bloody Mary (Cathead vodka and Hoff’s Wake Up Call Sauce feat. Frothy Cold Brew, olive, house-pickled okra & cracked pepper) - Irish Coffee (Iced or hot. Jameson caskmates, Frothy Monkey coffee, brown sugar & unsweetened whipped cream)

Be sure to try some of these awesome food options! - Chipotle Guac Bowl (guacamole, tajin potatoes, chipotle aioli, arugula, pickled onion, queso oaxaca, two eggs your way) - Bacon. Egg, and Cheese Pie (garlic butter, bacon, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese) - Grilled Cheese (taleggio, brie, berry jam on brioche, w/ potatoes) Notable Cocktails - Mimosa - Green Bloody