Wendell Smith's
11 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/nashville12 comments cited below
What people say, in short
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.
Address
Wendell Smith's Restaurant, 407 53rd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37209
At a glance
- Best for
- Breakfast
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/gheegher in r/nashville · Sep 2025
Names Wendell Smith's as an old-school breakfast option, closed Sundays.
- Recommendsu/Chillydunlap99 in r/nashville · Sep 2025
Says Wendell Smith's is exactly the old-school breakfast place sought.
- Recommendsu/Bix615 in r/nashville · Sep 2025
Recommends Wendell Smith's but notes it's closed on Sunday.
- Recommendsu/alexthealex in r/nashville · Sep 2025
Adds a third endorsement for Wendell Smith's.
- Recommendsu/coconudes in r/nashville · Sep 2025
Recommends Wendell Smith's on the west side for breakfast.
- Recommendsu/haberv in r/nashville · Jun 2025
Lists Wendell Smiths among Nashville picks for this breakfast question.
- Recommendsu/SaraSauropoda in r/nashville · Jan 2025consistency
Says it's always good and they ride for it, even if not the best.
- Recommendsu/nopropulsion in r/nashville · Sep 2025
Includes Wendell Smith's in a roundup of good classic local breakfast places.
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- Caveatu/_LyleLanley_ in r/nashville · Sep 2025taste
Says Wendell Smith's can't cook eggs, potatoes or coffee well.
- Recommendsu/Individual_Chip9943 in r/nashville · Sep 2025
Recommends Wendell Smith's when asked for an old-school breakfast joint.
- Recommendsu/NedRyerson92 in r/nashville · Jan 2025
Names it among its breakfast picks.
- Recommendsu/CherryblockRedWine in r/nashville · Jun 2024
Agrees the suggestion is a solid pick.
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