Brunch in Nashville has become a full-blown cultural experience — almost a competitive sport. From Broadway to East Nashville, nearly every restaurant is perfecting its take on morning comfort food, upping the ante with creative menus, bottomless drinks, and live entertainment. Whether you’re after a laid-back bite or a full-on weekend feast, these brunch spots in Music City hit the right notes.
Downtown Nashville: Brunch Meets Broadway ✨
In the heart of downtown, brunch takes center stage at several iconic spots.
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Upscale hotels deliver indulgent menus paired with grandeur — think crackling fireplaces, homemade pastries, and decadent omelets.
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At the art deco–inspired restaurant inside a train terminal–turned–hotel, you’ll find boozy cocktails and hearty dishes like short rib hash.
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Just steps away, Fifth + Broadway, the block-long entertainment and dining complex, offers brunch options for every mood — including the Justin Timberlake–backed restaurant for when you’re feeling extra fancy.
For those who like variety, some downtown gems even roll out a full brunch buffet, especially in the trendy Gulch.
Bottomless Brunches Worth the Buzz 🍹
Few cities know how to do bottomless brunch like Nashville.
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One downtown favorite serves up pimento cheese beignets, chicken and waffles, huevos rancheros, plus unlimited mimosas, bloody marys, and even “beermosas” (within a two-hour window).
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In Germantown, a neighborhood mainstay offers veggie-forward dishes like avocado toast alongside Cajun steak Benedict and shrimp & grits. Its happy twist? Refills on brunch cocktails for just $0.01.
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Over in Wedgewood-Houston, the local taco spot transforms weekends with eggs, bottomless mimosas, and a lively crowd.
East Nashville: Creative Plates with Global Flavors 🌍
East Nashville is where brunch gets playful and international.
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At one popular café, you can order a coconut chia parfait, shakshuka, or a family-style Middle Eastern spread for the table.
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In Five Points and Lockeland Springs, a Parisian-style café serves brunch daily with chic bites like savory oats, stout waffles, and coconut yogurt bowls.
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On Gallatin Pike, Hearts dishes up corn-and-zucchini fritters and other creative plates on a sunny back patio.
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Another East Nashville hotspot leans Asian-inspired, with dishes like salmon carpaccio, Japanese chicken and waffles, and its famous Noko Moco fries, topped with brown gravy and a fried egg.
Southern Comfort Classics 🥞
Of course, no Nashville brunch list is complete without Southern staples.
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A beloved Black-owned spot off Dickerson Pike serves waffles, eggs, biscuits, and omelets the old-fashioned way — hearty, filling, and full of soul.
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In West Nashville, family-owned restaurants have kept locals happy for generations with melt-in-your-mouth biscuits, fluffy buttermilk pancakes, and cheddar-stuffed waffles.
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Craving diner vibes? Head to a cash-only Culver City joint where you can build your own egg dishes and load up pancakes with whatever toppings your heart desires.
Brunch + Live Music: Only in Music City 🎤
What sets Nashville apart is its brunch with a side of music.
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A downtown favorite doubles as a live entertainment hub, offering shareable cocktails (like a Pride Flight of six mimosas) and a lively brunch menu.
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Over in Printers Alley, a historic restaurant dating back to 1948 hosts Gospel Brunch once a month, where Bananas Foster French Toast and prime rib & eggs pair perfectly with live performances.
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And, of course, Broadway’s rooftop spots deliver brunch with Cumberland River views and daily live music — the ultimate Nashville vibe.
Casual & On-the-Go Options ☕🥯
Not every brunch has to be a two-hour affair. Nashville is full of quick and casual spots:
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Near Vanderbilt University, cafés serve breakfast all day, perfect for students and visitors alike.
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On the Belmont campus, grab a bagel sandwich to-go.
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In 12 South, enjoy small-batch pastries or even relive childhood mornings at a quirky cereal café, mixing Lucky Charms with Apple Jacks.
Final Bite 🥂
From lavish buffets and bottomless mimosas to cozy cafés and Southern staples, Nashville has truly mastered the art of brunch. Whether you’re in it for the food, the music, or the atmosphere, one thing’s certain: in Music City, brunch always steals the show.
