cheap eats

Arnold’s Country Kitchen

Everyone has their favorite meat-and-three, but Arnold’s tops a lot of lists, as evidenced by the cross section of Nashvillians who line up daily for the fried green tomatoes, peppery roast beef, turnip greens, bread pudding and chocolate pie.

The Horn Coffee

In this warmly lit Somali cafe, they offer many delectable foods, including a savory pastry called the sambusa, a Somali variation on the Indian samosa.

Five Points Pizza

Big, foldable New York-style slices, tasty salads and garlic knots make for a cheap and tidy lunch. Two locations are conveniently located in East and West Nashville.

BokBox

The chefs who run this East Side walk-up window have perfected the savory, smoky art of coal-roasted chicken.

BEST OF NASHVILLE WINNER: Dino’s Bar

One of the city’s favorite dive bars, Dino’s delivers on cheap but tasty meals. Get yourself a cheeseburger and fries for about $10.