The Loveless Cafe
Since 1951, this local landmark has been dishing out its famed biscuits, country ham and fried chicken to everyone from struggling songwriters to foreign dignitaries.
DoseÂ
At its two locations, Dose serves up coffee, baked goods and the best breakfast sandwich around.
Dozen BakeryÂ
This cafe boasts some of the best baked goods, soup and sandwiches in the city. Keep it simple with a cappuccino and an extra-flakey croissant.Â
Adele’sÂ
Serving Southern staples like shrimp and grits and chicken-fried-steak biscuits, Adele’s is a go-to weekend brunch spot.
Redheaded Stranger
This East Side taco shop isn’t just great for lunch — its egg-and-cheese-filled breakfast tacos will power you through any day.Â
Suzy Wong’s Drag’n BrunchÂ
Nashville has plenty of brunch options, but only one qualifies as a true experience. Suzy Wong’s Drag’n Brunch is a two-hour interactive party with three fabulous queens who serve looks along with delicious chicken salad croissants, breakfast hash and Suzy Wong’s famous barbecue pulled pork and bacon egg dish, the Hong Kong Millionaire. Make your reservation now — seats sell quickly.*Â
The Pancake PantryÂ
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. The Pancake Pantry also has a downtown location at the corner of Third and Molloy.
Biscuit Love
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Scene staffers agree: SweetMilk is with the trip to Donelson. The spacious venue opened in 2023, and offers an outsized menu of breakfast favorites, including country breakfast, steak and eggs, shrimp and grits, omelets, buttermilk pancakes, French toast, breakfast casserole and old-fashioned biscuits.
