Not all brunches are created equal, especially in this city. Whether you’re struggling from a late night out or celebrating a special occasion, there’s a place—and a dish—to satiate you. Here’s where to go and what to order for the ultimate Nashville brunch.
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Nashville Brunch Guide
Live Bluegrass Brunch at Von Elrod’s
Make your way to Germantown for Live Bluegrass Brunch every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at Von Elrod’s. Enjoy the sounds of a live bluegrass band, snap a photo of yourself holding The B.A.M. (The Big Ass Mimosa served in a liter stein), then bite into a hand-cranked breakfast sausage. If you’re with a group, this is easily one of the best and easiest places to find indoor or outdoor seating without a reservation. Just call 615-866-1620 about 30 minutes prior to your arrival to get on the list.
- Neighborhood: Germantown
- Brunch Days & Times: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: 10:00am – 2:00pm
- What to Order: Breakfast burrito
Sinema
Photo Credit: Sinema
You might want to strategize before heading to Sinema’s $36 Bottomless Brunch, where you can feast on the entire menu as much as your stomach can handle. Brunch dishes are made-to-order and delivered to your table. Bottomless mains include options like fried chicken, biscuits and gravy, and chilaquiles. Fill up on bottomless sides like shortstack pancakes or the Denver Scramble (diced ham, onion, bell pepper, poblano, cheddar jack). While you’re at it, just go all-out and add the Bottomless Bloody Marys for $15 or the bottomless mimosas for $20.
- Neighborhood: Melrose
- Brunch Days & Times: Saturday & Sunday: 10:00am – 2:00pm
- Where to go first: Fried Chicken & Bloody Mary Bar
Café Intermezzo
Neighborhood: SoBro / Downtown
Café Intermezzo is one of those hidden gems in downtown Nashville that you may enjoy for a late-night cocktail and then return the next day for a wonderful brunch. The best part is: They serve breakfast and brunch options all day and all night, so it doesn’t matter what time you wake up. Be sure to try the Eggs Benedict or Avocado Toast.
- Neighborhood: SoBro / Downtown
- Brunch Days & Times: Monday – Friday: starting at 11:00am | Saturday and Sunday: starting at 9:00am
- What to Order: Eggs Benedict
View Cafè Intermezzo’s Brunch Menu
Makeready L&L
Makeready L&L inside Noelle Nashville serves brunch from 9:00am to 2:00pm from Friday through Sunday, giving guests plenty of time to indulge in a few rounds of Bloody Marys. Popular plates include the Printer’s Plate, avocado toast, and The L+L Burger. See if you can guess whose silhouettes are featured on the “Portrait Line” wall (Hint: Each face is a notable Nashvillian).
- Neighborhood: Downtown
- Brunch Days & Times: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: 9:00am – 2:00pm
- What to Order: Chicken and waffles
Stateside Kitchen
Stateside Kitchen, located in the Dream Hotel, is known for its lively brunch! Guests can expect musical performances on Sundays from 10:00am to 3:00pm. The brunch menu includes delicious bites like Tenneessee toast, monkey bread, and warm crab dip.
Neighborhood: Downtown
Brunch Days & Times: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: 10:00am – 3:00pm
What to Order: French Sunrise
View Stateside Kitchen’s Brunch Menu
Urban Grub
Urban Grub has been a Nashville staple since 2012. Both locals and tourists love dining at this tried and true eatery, not only for dinner but weekend brunch! Guests can expect elevated takes on the classic brunch dishes such as crab beignets, pork fries, and shrimp & grits.
Neighborhood: 12 South
Brunch Days & Times: Saturday and Sunday: 11:00am – 3:00pm
What to Order: Stuffed grub donuts
Sixty Vines
Enjoy a boozy weekend brunch at Sixty Vines with over sixty wines (plus cocktails) on tap! The Texas-based wine spot can be found on the third floor of Assembly Food Hall at Fifth + Broadway in Downtown Nashville. Popular brunch menu items include Almond Chiffon French Toast and Avocado Eggs Benedict.
Neighborhood: Downtown
Brunch Days & Times: Saturday and Sunday: 10:00am – 3:00pm
What to Order: Dutch Baby
RH Café at Restoration Hardware
RH Café at Restoration Hardware is arguably the most beautiful restaurant in town. Make no hesitation when reserving brunch at this picture-perfect dining destination. Popular brunch options include truffled grilled cheese, smoked salmon, and RH scramble.
Neighborhood: Green Hills
Brunch Days & Times: Monday through Sunday: 10:00am – 3:00pm
What to Order: Avocado toast
View RH Café at Restoration Hardware’s Brunch Menu
Josephine
When you want your brunch to be a classy affair, make a reservation at Josephine. The flavorful dishes, intimate setting, and excellent service will give your day the perfect start. But if you would rather brunch at home, all of Josephine’s brunch menu is available for carryout.
- Neighborhood: 12 South
- Brunch Days & Times: Saturday and Sunday: 10:00am – 3:00pm
- What to Order: Josephine Benedict
Boqueria
This newcomer to Fifth + Broadway is causing a buzz. Boqueria is a Barcelona-style tapas bar serving unique brunch cuisine like torrija (caramelized French toast), brunch paella, and huevos con chorizo. The Free-Flow Beverages are quite popular, too—-it’s hard to turn down unlimited sangria, mimosas, beer, Bloody Marys, or cava for 90 minutes!
- Neighborhood: Downtown
- Brunch Days & Times: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: 11:00am – 4:00pm
- What to Order: Tortilla espanola platter
Liberty Common
Liberty Common is one of the most visited brunch places in Downtown Nashville. The beautiful interior and delicious menu items keep people coming back time and time again. Make sure to check out the outdoor patio during the nicer months in Nashville.
- Neighborhood: SoBro
- Brunch Days & Times: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: 9:30am – 3:00pm
- What to Order: Waffle Madame
View Liberty Common’s Brunch Menu
Henrietta Red
Henrietta Red is a seafood restaurant well-known for an excellent dining experience whether it’s for brunch or dinner. Starting with something sweet like the monkey bread and topping it off with a savory dish like Poppy’s Caviar defines brunch at Henrietta Red.
- Neighborhood: Germantown
- Brunch Days & Times: Saturday and Sunday: 10:00am – 2:00pm
- What to Order: Wood-roasted oysters
View Henrietta Red’s Brunch Menu
White Limozeen
White Limozeen, an Instagram-worthy rooftop bar and restaurant on top of the Graduate Nashville, is one of Music City’s most popular brunch destinations. Menu items include Bread Pudding French Toast, caviar & soft scrambled eggs, and French Onion Quiche. Pair any meal with a delicious brunch cocktail like the White Limozeen Bloody Mary.
- Neighborhood: West End
- Brunch Days & Times: Saturday and Sunday: 10:00am – 2:30pm
- What to Order: Breakfast charcuterie
View White Limozeen’s Brunch Menu
Butcher & Bee
Do you know when you wake up on a weekend and just don’t feel like making any decisions? If you meet the gang at Butcher & Bee, you can blindly order a bunch of brunch items from the rotating menu with confidence—almost everything here is shareable and tasty.
- Neighborhood: East Nashville
- Brunch Days & Times: Saturday and Sunday: 10:00am – 2:00pm
- What to Order: Avocado crispy rice
View Butcher & Bee’s Brunch Menu
Diskin Cider
Diskin Cider, Nashville’s first and only craft cidery, offers an enhanced brunch menu on Saturdays and Sundays. The beverages range from drip coffee from Barista Parlor to cider Bloody Marys to cider-mosa cocktails. When the weather is right, the reimagined patio is the place to be. Diskin Cider is also known for its Diskin Divas Drag Brunch! Make sure to call ahead to confirm the next event.
- Neighborhood: Wedgewood-Houston
- Brunch Days & Times: Saturday and Sunday: 11:00am – 3:00pm
- What to Order: Corn dip
View Diskin Cider’s Brunch Menu
Suzy Wong’s Drag’N Brunch
Experience a different kind of brunch with Suzy Wong’s Drag’n Brunch! Brunch faves and delicious cocktails served with a side of drag make this a must-see when in Nashville. Seatings are 10:30am and 1:00pm every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
- Neighborhood: Midtown
- Brunch Days & Times: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: 10:30am and 1:00pm
- What to Order: AM fried rice
The Hampton Social
The Hampton Social is not only a go-to spot for Rosé All Day, but also for brunch on the weekends. They have photo-worthy spots just about everywhere you turn and have become well-known for their specialty cocktails served in a giant seashell.
- Neighborhood: SoBro
- Brunch Days & Times: Saturday and Sunday: 10:00am – 3:00pm
- What to Order: Lobster roll
View The Hampton Social’s Brunch Menu
Hawkers
Enjoy weekend brunch at Hawkers! Guests can expect a variety of specialty brunch dishes and cocktails. Featured menu items include the Hong Kong Bubble Waffle, Korean Fried Chicken Biscuits, and Pandan Kaya Pancakes. Pair any dish with a refreshing Kimchi Bloody Mary.
Neighborhood: East Nashville
Brunch Days & Times: Saturday and Sunday: 11:00am – 3:00pm
What to Order: Soup dumplings
Adele’s
Adele’s offers a delicious brunch buffet every Saturday and Sunday. The popular brunch buffet features bagels, biscuits, buttermilk pancakes, scrambled eggs, and more. The cost is $32 per adult. Additional menu items are available during brunch hours for a separate cost.
Neighborhood: Gulch
Brunch Days & Times: Saturday and Sunday: 10:00am – 2:00pm
What to Order: Smoked Gouda Grits
The Pool Club
The Pool Club at the Virgin Hotel Nashville rooftop offers a specialty brunch every Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy city views by the pool with Bloody Marys and Nashville Hot Chicken Biscuits. Reservations are recommended.
- Neighborhood: Midtown
- Brunch Days & Times: Friday through Monday: 11:00am – 4:00pm
- What to Order: Fruity Pebbles French Toast Sticks
View The Pool Club’s Brunch Menu
The Mockingbird
Looking for a boozy brunch? Try The Mockingbird. They’re known for creative brunch cocktails like the church punch and bubbles in a bag. The “OMG BLT” and Mockingburger come highly recommended.
- Neighborhood: Gulch
- Brunch Days & Times: Wednedsay through Friday: 11:00am to 2:30pm |Saturday and Sunday: 10:30am – 2:30pm
- What to Order: Taco the town
View The Mockingbird’s Brunch Menu
Geist
Whether you’re in the mood for something savory or sweet, the brunch menu at Geist has you covered. Top menu items include avocado toast, Geist Burger, and buttermilk waffles. When weather permits, enjoy brunch in the Champagne Garden! Reservations are encouraged.
- Neighborhood: Germantown
- Brunch Days & Times: Saturday and Sunday: 10:00am – 3:00pm
- What to Order: Cinnamon Roll
Chauhan Ale & Masala House
Awaken your tastebuds with flavorful Indian cuisine at Chauhan Ale & Masala House! The popular Indian restaurant features a Sunday Brunch with delicious dishes such as Jam and Nutella, Tandoori Chicken Poutine, and whipped paneer.
- Neighborhood: Gulch
- Brunch Days & Times: Saturday: 11:00am – 2:30pm
- What to Order: Sweet dosa pancake
View Chauhan Ale & Masala House’s Brunch Menu
lou
Lou is a European-inspired restaurant with a West Coast flare. The menu focuses on sustainable and local ingredients and features elevated brunch options like lemongrass yogurt & puffed millet granola, verlasso lox morning mezze, and chocolate maple & buckwheat pancakes. If you’re hoping to dine on the outdoor patio, reservations are recommended.
- Neighborhood: East Nashville
- Brunch Days & Times: Saturday and Sunday: 10:00am – 2:30pm
- What to Order: House ricotta & local strawberry tartine
TOP Daily Brunch Options in nashville
Eating brunch throughout the week has become very popular in Nashville! Here’s the shortlist of places that serve brunch daily:
- Café Intermezzo
- Nashville Jam Café
- RH Café
- Marsh House
- Biscuit Love
- Café Roze
- The Goat (SoBro)
- Milk & Honey
- Ruby Sunshine
- View our Breakfast Guide, which lists places that serve breakfast daily.
Also see our guide to the best breakfast in Nashville:
My favorite is Germantown Cafe, and now hopefully we can add Pinewood Social to the mix!
Camels & Chocolate, you are so right! Germantown Cafe needs to be on this list, we’re adding in now.
This list needs to include Copper Kettle. Specifically the downtown location.
Also The Lipstick Lounge.
Noble’s Kitchen & Beer Hall now has a killer brunch in east Nashville.
I would like to know about Sunday Brunch Buffets. Any recommendations?
Got to try Flat Tire Diner in Hermitage! They are on a limited schedule right now due to staffing. Tuesday – Sunday 7am-3pm closed on Monday.
You left off Cinema! They have an amazing brunch and dope ambiance.