Breakfast

Shep’s Delicatessen

At this East Nashville deli, you can get a New York-style bagel and schmear, a corned-beef-and-eggs burrito or homemade blintzes. And stick around for lunch, when you can get a knish, a reuben and much more.

Adele’s

Serving Southern staples like shrimp and grits and chicken-fried-steak biscuits, Adele’s is a go-to weekend brunch spot.

The Pancake Pantry

The Pancake Pantry is so popular that you’ll see a line winding around the Hillsboro Village building and onto the sidewalk, and for good reason. The eatery boasts a reliably solid breakfast, including a variety of, you guessed it, pancakes — from sweet potato to apple-walnut, blueberry and more, you can sweat out your hangover or get fueled up for a day of sightseeing.*

Coffee

Steadfast Coffee

Drinks are perfectly balanced, from The Rested Butterscotch Latte to The Atlas, in which a thick layer of cool, sweet foam delicately sits upon steaming-hot coffee like a complex, delicious science experiment.

Crema

Crema is an artisan coffee pioneer on Hermitage Avenue at the edge of downtown, known for reliable coffee craftsmanship and sharing its knowledge via classes.

Bongo East

This East Side establishment delivers a reliable cup of great coffee as well as innovative espresso drinks, fresh salads, panini and breakfast all day long — and you can choose from dozens of board games to play.

The Loading Dock

At this delightful nook in Wedgewood-Houston, The Loading Dock’s baristas are constantly inventing new drink specials that feature seasonal and house-made syrups.

8th & Roast

With locations in West Nashville and on Eighth Avenue South, 8th & Roast serves up reliably delicious espresso drinks, pour-over coffee and a variety of baked goods and premade sandwiches and salads.

Stay Golden

South Nashville’s Stay Golden is a local favorite — in fact, it earned a writers’ pick in the Nashville Scene’s 2019 Best of Nashville issue. Thanks to its tasty and affordable menu items, an inviting space and, most importantly, a really good cup of coffee, it’s plain to see why.

BEST OF NASHVILLE WINNER:

Best Coffeehouse: Frothy Monkey

With locations in 12South, East Nashville, The Nations and downtown, Frothy Monkey serves up superior locally roasted brews, baked goods and meals for every time of day.