Best breakfast in Nashville

36 people recommend, 4 warn against itcounted across its outletsvia r/nashville

Waffle House is recommended across Nashville's outlets, most often as an early or late breakfast stop and as the answer when people ask for old-school diner breakfast or the best waffle. It is listed here at the Sidco Drive location, which a few commenters single out: one calls it the happiest Waffle House on earth during the day and another a personal favorite. Several diners name particular orders, including the blueberry waffle, the pecan waffle and capped hash browns. On the downside, a few say portions and value have slipped, two say they have stopped going, and one calls the biscuits only average.

Sidco

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Many diners recommend Crieve Hall Bagel Co, and a few name it as their breakfast pick. A couple of diners single out the rosemary bagel, one praises the toasted everything schmear and customizable sandwiches, and another says the coffee and food are solid with plenty of seating on weekdays. Two diners are less convinced: one says it isn't a proper New York-style bagel, and another feels quality has slipped, citing lopsided bagels. A few diners were mixed: one found it just okay, one arrived at midday to find it sold out and suggests coming early, and one pointed to limited hours and crowds but called the bagels decent.

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Many diners recommend Big Al's deli for breakfast, and a couple call it old-school. One commenter names its breakfast sandwich, and another says it serves the best hearty breakfast of its kind, though it is not a diner. Caveats include the smell that one diner says lingers on clothes through the day, and a different commenter notes it does not serve white gravy. Commenters say it is closed on Sundays.

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Many people recommend Sky Blue Cafe for breakfast, and a few point to its biscuit dishes such as the Em's Bowl and a honey biscuit breakfast sandwich. One person finds it consistently good, and one diner recommends its stuffed pancakes after the Shelby Bottoms trail. Weekday mornings are described as pleasant and relaxed, while two people say weekends get packed, and one adds that a long reading session there would be awkward. One diner also feels the gravy is a little skimpy.

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People recommend Big Bad Breakfast overall, and many name it as a breakfast pick. A few diners single out specific dishes: one finds the hash brown delicious, another praises the catfish head biscuit, and a third notes the hot chicken patty is infused with hot sauce. At the Charlotte location, one diner says the tables and booths have extra room between them.

Charlotte

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People recommend Noshville, with several naming it for breakfast and a couple as a brunch pick. One commenter singles out its breakfast sandwich as a good choice for a hangover morning. One diner dislikes the food and suggests trying other spots instead, while another says it used to be their favorite.

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Several commenters name Sweetmilk as a breakfast pick, and most who mention it recommend it, most often the Donelson location. One diner praises the homemade jam, and another enjoyed a Donelson breakfast of hot honey chicken, grits and an egg-and-biscuit bowl. On the downside, one diner feels the quality and quantity fall short for a pricey meal, another finds the biscuits and gravy small for what they cost, and two diners find the room busy and loud. One diner would spend more there if the Donelson location opened for dinner.

Donelson

12 people recommendcounted across its outletsvia r/nashville

Snooze is recommended across its Nashville outlets, and people name two branches: the Gulch, the location listed here, where one diner calls it really good, and the East Nashville location, though one diner who has eaten there calls it fine and is surprised by how many recommend it. Many people suggest it for breakfast, and one commenter says it serves breakfast and brunch on weekdays. One diner says its breakfast burritos are among the few that aren't bad and likes the green chili version.

The Gulch

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Most commenters recommend Proper Bagel, and several say it comes closest to a New York or New Jersey bagel in Nashville. A few mention hash browns on a bagel sandwich: one says the shop used to offer them, while another reports they still make them and calls them delicious. Two commenters were unimpressed: one found it more underwhelming than any other bagel they have had, and the other would not pick it. Two other commenters have mixed feelings: one says it is fine if you avoid the long wait, and another finds it pricey for lox and says parking is a hassle.

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Flat Tire Diner is a breakfast spot that many people recommend, and several place it in Old Hickory. A couple of people praise the crunchy French toast, one diner raves about the chicken fried steak, and another calls the biscuits great. One person says it is budget-friendly. Another likes nearly everything but finds the coffee too weak to make them return.

Old Hickory

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Many people recommend Wendell Smith's, and several name it for old-school breakfast; one says it is exactly the old-school breakfast place they wanted, and another lists it among good classic local spots. One diner says it is always good, though they are not sure it is the best. One diner finds the eggs, potatoes and coffee poorly made, and two diners say it is closed on Sundays.

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Many people recommend Milk & Honey in the Gulch for breakfast, and a few note that it opens early. One diner found the food good on a visit with no line, and likes the street parking. One commenter ranks it among the top biscuit spots, and another notes scrambled tofu on the menu. One visitor found the food mediocre on a visit and said it was very good when it first opened.

The Gulch

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Most commenters recommend Loveless Cafe, and several people name it for breakfast. A couple of commenters single out its biscuits, with one calling them the top ones in the city, and a couple say you can get them to go. Some commenters are less impressed: one diner found the biscuits underwhelming, another says a different local spot has better biscuits and is less crowded, and one commenter advises skipping it altogether. One visitor found no biscuits available on their visit and made their own from a mix, which they found decent.

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Many people recommend Pancake Pantry, and one commenter names the sweet potato and red velvet pancakes as the ones to order. Commenters say it opens early, and one diner lists it as a regular early-morning option for breakfast out. One commenter suggests going once the morning rush has passed and endorses the original 21st Avenue location, one visitor calls it a popular tourist breakfast stop, and another commenter calls it a Nashville institution.

Hillsboro Village

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Many people recommend Brown's Diner for breakfast, and one commenter says it serves breakfast at any hour. Another names it as the place to go for biscuits and gravy, and one diner says the breakfast tastes like long-standing recipes, in a positive way. One commenter also suggests adding chicken.

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Diners say the food is delicious, singling out the benedicts, the ham and cheese croissant and the pastries, and it comes up when people ask about breakfast skillets and breakfast spots along 12 South. Several note it gets busy and crowded, and commenters suggest arriving early or using the online waitlist. One diner reports very long waits on walk-in visits, while another recalls a lengthy wait on a single visit. One diner calls it pricey but worth it.

12 South

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Many people recommend Waffle Taco, and a couple of them name it as a breakfast pick. The Bell Rd location in Antioch, in the old Waffle House spot, gets praise from several people: a couple like the food, another says the portions are good, and one says their family was happy there. One person feels it may not rank first, though they find it distinctive.

Old Waho Bell Rd Antioch

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Many commenters recommend Two Hands for breakfast or brunch, and several list it among their options for the morning. One diner says the lemon poppyseed waffle is something they keep thinking about, and another says they recently ate there and enjoyed it. One commenter says it beats the other suggestions if breakfast at 8 am works, and another calls it decent. One diner says their steak and eggs were just fine but had too little steak.

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Overall, people point to Cafe Roze as a good option for breakfast and brunch. One commenter calls it a cute brunch spot, and another says it has always been good. Some people only name it in lists of suggestions, so the menu and specific dishes are not described in detail.

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East Park Donuts and Coffee is a donut shop where several diners praise the breakfast food, and a few single out the biscuits. One diner says a vegan sausage biscuit with chipotle mayo is the best biscuit they've had, and another loves the seasonal biscuit with strawberry and jalapeño jam. Another diner really likes the breakfast sandwiches. One visitor says weekdays are calmer than weekends, which they describe as busy with kids.

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Many people suggest Cracker Barrel for breakfast; commenters rarely name an outlet, and the one who does points to the location on the edge of Opry Mills, which is the location listed here. One says it will sell biscuits for takeaway when needed, and one expects it to be crowded. Two commenters are critical: one advises avoiding it, and one diner who has eaten there says the gravy is poor and much of the other food falls short too.

6 people recommendcounted across its outletsvia r/nashville

Six people mention First Watch favorably, and it is recommended across its Nashville outlets; the one location a commenter names is near 12 South and Melrose, which is the one listed here. One person describes it as unfussy, with dependable food. Another diner, writing from their own experience, says it has consistently satisfied them. Two people point out that it is a chain: one argues a chain can still be a fine breakfast, and another feels it tops the other breakfast options.

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Many people recommend Elliston Place Soda Shop, and a few name it as a breakfast pick in Nashville. A couple of people suggest it when asked for an old-school breakfast joint, and one diner says the biscuits are amazing. Another says a visit there was great.

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One diner says they love the potatoes, notes the lattes are great, and says every meal they have had there was good. Many commenters recommend it, with one placing it among the good breakfast spots along 12 South to Melrose and another calling it not old-school but definitely good. Home fries come without onions, according to one commenter.

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Many people name Redheaded Stranger as a breakfast pick, and several praise it. One diner says its tortillas give breakfast tacos and burritos a Texas feel, and another finds that outdoor seating has worked well for them. One caveat is tortilla quality: two people find fault with it, and one says the tortillas turn out tough. One diner says the lines run long all day, so it may not feel like a quick breakfast stop.

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Dose is a coffee shop that several commenters recommend for breakfast. One diner says they crave its rosemary biscuit sandwich, and another picks its OG quiche. One diner calls it relaxed on weekdays, while another finds it only tolerable and suggests arriving early to avoid the crowds.

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Several people recommend Stay Golden, and a couple of them praise the biscuits highly. One diner finds the yeasted waffle very good, and another says the place suits brunch or coffee. One commenter notes the menu isn't very large.