Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and Nashville is filled with amazing breakfast restaurants. From hotel eateries to local hot spots, we have your morning meal covered. Here is Nashville Guru’s guide to the best breakfast in town.
Looking for brunch? Check out our Best Brunch Spots in Nashville guide.
NASHVILLE BREAKFAST GUIDE
Elliston Place Soda Shop
Neighborhood:Â Elliston Place
Elliston Place Soda Shop serves breakfast daily, all day long. This classic destination offers eggs, pancakes, French toast, omelets, ham, fried bologna, biscuits, and more. Be sure to order one of their famous floats or milkshakes before you depart.
Breakfast Hours:
- Monday – Saturday: 7:30am to 4:00pm
- Sunday: 9:00am to 3:00pm
View Elliston Place Soda Shop’s Breakfast Menu
Puckett’s
Neighborhood: Downtown
Although they are most known for their BBQ, Puckett’s breakfast skillets won’t go uneaten. The breakfast items are hard to choose from because everything is so delicious. This is not fancy, delicate food—this is Southern food. So if you’re in the mood for country ham and gravy over biscuits, this is your place.
Breakfast Hours:
- Daily: 7:00am to 11:00am
Stompin’ Grounds
Neighborhood: SoBro / Downtown
Stompin’ Grounds is a ground-level restaurant located within the JW Marriott Nashville. Breakfast is offered every day starting at 6:30am. Whether you need a great spot for a breakfast meeting or just want to fill up on some Broadway Scramble or pancakes, you’ll love the experience at Stompin’ Grounds.
Breakfast Hours:
- Daily 6:30am to 11:00am
View Stompin’ Ground’s Breakfast Menu
Stationairy
Neighborhood:Â Downtown
Head over to Stationairy at The Union Station Nashville Yards, a boutique hotel that was previously a 1900s train station, for your next breakfast out. Expect tasty morning options like buttermilk pancakes, fresh waffles, seasonal fruit, and more that easily feed 3-4 people. Breakfast is served early at 7:00am daily.
Breakfast Hours:
- Daily: 7:00am to 2:00pm
View Stationairy’s Breakfast Menu
Biscuit Love
Neighborhood:Â Gulch |Â Hillsboro Village
Biscuit Love started as a food truck in 2012, founded by Karl and Sarah Worley. After a couple of years of food trucking and building a strong following, they decided it was time to solidify things with brick-and-mortar locations in the Gulch and Hillsboro Village. After being in business for over a decade, Biscuit Love is still well-loved by both locals and tourists.
Locations and Breakfast Hours:Â
- Biscuit Love – Gulch
Daily: 7:00am to 3:00pm - Biscuit Love – Hillsboro Village
Daily: 7:00am to 3:00pm
View Biscuit Love’s Breakfast Menu
Fenwick’s 300
Neighborhood:Â Melrose
Fenwick’s 300 is a modern take on a traditional diner. This family-friendly restaurant keeps customers coming back for more with delicious offerings and affordable pricing. If you’re in a rush or waiting for a table, order a Bongo Java beverage from their coffee bar.
Breakfast Hours:
- Monday – Friday: 7:00am to 2:00pm
- Saturday & Sunday: 7:00am to 3:00pm
View Fenwick’s 300’s Breakfast Menu
Cafe Roze
Neighborhood: East Nashville
Cafe Roze is an all-day cafe tucked away in East Nashville. The delicious “day” menu features everything from different types of toast and breakfast bowls to salads and sandwiches. Don’t forget about the drinks, including our favorite, the Matcha Blossom Latte.
Breakfast Hours:
- Daily: 8:00am to 3:30pm
Pancake Pantry
Neighborhood: Hillsboro Village | Downtown
Pancake Pantry is the ultimate go-to for pancakes in Nashville. If you’re heading over to the Hillsboro Village location, make sure to be there early and wear comfortable shoes; the line can be very long. Both locations serve delicious food and have wonderful service that keeps people coming back.
Locations and Breakfast Hours:Â
- Pancake Pantry – Hillsboro Village
Daily: 6:00am to 3:00pm - Pancake Pantry – Downtown
Daily: 6:00am to 2:00pm
View Pancake Pantry’s Breakfast Menu
Frothy Monkey
Neighborhood: 12 South | The Nations | Downtown | East NashvilleÂ
Frothy Monkey is a well-known coffee shop with multiple locations in Nashville, but they also have a fantastic food menu. What’s great about this breakfast option is that they serve their breakfast and brunch menu through the afternoon and early evening. With easily accessible locations, you should consider Frothy Monkey as a go-to for your A.M. or P.M. coffee and breakfast needs.
Locations and Breakfast Hours:Â
- Frothy Monkey – 12 South
Daily: 7:00am to 5:00pm - Frothy Monkey – The Nations
Daily: 7:00am to 5:00pm - Frothy Monkey – Downtown
Daily: 7:00am to 4:00pm - Frothy Monkey – East NashvilleÂ
Daily: 7:00am to 5:00pm
View Frothy Monkey’s Breakfast Menu
The Loveless Cafe
Neighborhood: Bellevue area
Get out of the city and discover a piece of Nashville history at the one-of-a-kind Loveless Cafe. Their country-style breakfast will make you feel right at home with warm biscuits and thick chocolate milk served in mason jars. The breakfast platters will overwhelm you, but not as much as the Southern hospitality and charm. The waitresses are the sweetest, and the gift shop next door is a must-visit.
Breakfast Hours:
- Monday – Friday: 8:00am to 8:00pm
- Saturday – Sunday: 7:00am to 8:00pm
View Loveless Cafe’s Breakfast Menu
Nashville Biscuit House
Neighborhood: East Nashville
Casual and a little rough around the edges, the Nashville Biscuit House gets loud and crazy. Waitresses race by with eggs and coffee in their hands as the line of patrons builds. The food is good and cheap, and there’s plenty to go around. Expect scrumptious biscuits that are delicious, light, and fluffy.
Breakfast Hours:
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: 6:30am to 1:00pm (closed Tuesday and Wednesday)Â
- Sunday: 7:30am to 1:00pm
View Nashville Biscuit House’s Breakfast Menu
Ruby Sunshine
Neighborhood: Hillsboro Village
Ruby Sunshine is an all-day breakfast and brunch destination situated in the Hillsboro Village neighborhood. The menu features morning classics along with New Orleans-inspired dishes, including fluffy Beignets. This popular eatery is known for its friendly service.
Breakfast Hours:
- Monday – Friday: 7:00am to 2:00pm
- Saturday & Sunday: 7:00am to 3:00pm
View Ruby Sunshine’s Breakfast Menu
Pinewood Social
Neighborhood: SoBro / Downtown
Pinewood Social is a great option for weekday breakfast in Nashville. With breakfast items like Avocado Toast and Challah French Toast, you’ll leave with a full belly. They only serve their “day” menu (which includes breakfast items) from 9:00am until 3:00pm on weekdays, but serve up a tasty weekend brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.
Breakfast Hours:
- Monday – Friday: 9:00am to 3:00pm
View Pinewood Social’s Breakfast Menu
Two Hands
Neighborhood: Gulch
Two Hands is an Australian-inspired all-day cafe serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. “Brekky” is served daily at 8:00am and features dishes made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Standout menu items include the Banana Walnut Bread, Smashed Avocado Toast, and Lemon Poppyseed Waffles.
Breakfast Hours:
- Daily: 8:00am to 4:00pm
View Two Hand’s Breakfast Menu
The Nashville Grange
Neighborhood:Â Downtown
The Nashville Grange, a Southern-inspired restaurant, is located on the main level of the renowned Grand Hyatt Nashville. This restaurant serves breakfast daily starting at 7:00am, making it the perfect early-morning destination. Complimentary two-hour valet parking is included, too!
Breakfast Hours:
- Daily: 7:00am to 11:00am
View The Nashville Grange’s Breakfast Menu
417 Union
Neighborhood:Â Downtown
Come for the food and a dish of history when you visit 417 Union in Downtown Nashville. As you walk in the front door, you step back to the World War II era. Keep traveling to the dining room upstairs, and you’ll find yourself in the Civil War. The food, however, is what you will remember most. Enjoy mountains of caramelized pancakes and thick bacon while you soak up the past at 417 Union.
Breakfast Hours:
- Wednesday – Monday: 7:30am to 1:30pm (closed Tuesday)
 View 417 Union’s Breakfast Menu
Monell’s
Neighborhood: GermantownÂ
Come hungry when you head to Monell’s for their daily country breakfast. Though best known for their Skillet Fried Chicken, Monell’s in Germantown is also one of the best weekend breakfast places in Nashville. You sit down with other diners in a family-style fashion, passing dishes and stories. The food is as Southern as it gets, and you get plenty of it. The breakfast is complete with eggs, grits, pancakes, bacon, sausage, biscuits, and more.
Breakfast Hours:
- Monday – Saturday: 8:00am to 3:00pm
- Sunday: 8:00am to 4:00pm
Noshville
Neighborhood:Â Green Hills
Simple and without frills, this 1950s-themed diner is laid-back and nostalgic. Noshville has a variety of omelets, griddle cakes, smoked fish platters, and breakfast combos. This is a great spot to sit and enjoy a classic morning meal with a group or solo. There’s plenty of parking, too!
Breakfast Hours:
- Daily: 7:00am to 3:00pm
View Noshville’s Breakfast Menu
Sky Blue Cafe
Neighborhood: East Nashville
Sky Blue Cafe is a quaint, hidden treasure of East Nashville. The tables are draped with mismatched tablecloths, and the vibes are cozy, fun, and family-friendly. The breakfast menu is hard to beat with items like Eggs Benedict and Em’s Bowl.
Breakfast Hours:
- Daily: 8:00am to 2:00pm
View Sky Blue Cafe’s Breakfast Menu
Sun Diner
Neighborhood: Downtown
Sun Diner is situated off Broadway in Downtown Nashville and pays homage to Sun Records’ legendary artists. This popular eatery offers a variety of breakfast classics, juicy burgers, and flavorful sides. For delicious morning dishes served in a nostalgic diner atmosphere, this is the place for you.
Breakfast Hours:
- Daily: 7:00am to 3:00pm
View Sun Diner’s Breakfast Menu
Milk & Honey
Neighborhood: Gulch
Milk & Honey, centrally located in the Gulch, is a go-to breakfast destination for both tourists and locals. The Hodgepodge Hash and Honey Butter Biscuits won’t disappoint, and neither will their tasty coffee beverages. This spot is great for early risers.
Breakfast Hours:
- Daily: 6:00am to 3:00pm
View Milk & Honey’s Breakfast Menu
Also see our guide to the best brunch in Nashville:
love this article! I have done the breakfast rounds, and I gotta say …the biscuit house has my vote for best food. pfunk is really cute but if your seriously hungry…the biscuits the way to go.
Elliston Place Soda Shop is my fave breakfast hang! Full breakfast menu and good diner coffee! Love the chicken fried steak and gravy with biscuits – yum!
Noshville is always my go to for breakfast or brunch! Fairly cheap without the greasy, heavy-ness. Love the atmosphere, wait staff is always friendly. Wide variety breakfast menu will satisfy meat lovers, veggie loves, tradtional breakfast and those looking for something a little healthier. Everything always tatses fresh!
Sky Blue Cafe is my favorite spot for a delicious breakfast. Great variety of tasty food choices, friendly people, a nice relaxed vibe and really good coffee!
I work in east Nashville. I enjoy stopping by this little gem and having breakfast. The breakfast sandwich is my fav!
The Diner was our go to spot for breakfast the last time we were in town. The basic scrambled eggs with bacon was really good and we got a side of gravy. The next time we went I had the Belgian waffle and it was also very good. The service is good as well.