We’ve already found your next brunch destination and late-night bites around Music City, now it’s time to tackle breakfast. Whether you’re an early riser or prefer a more leisurely start, we’ve broken it down by hour so you can find the perfect spot to fuel your morning.
Note: Breakfast service hours may vary by day.
6 o’clock hour
Nashville Biscuit House, 805 Gallatin Ave.
The “Nashvillian” features two eggs, your choice of grits or home fries, and either toast or a biscuit, with the option to add bacon, ham, sausage, or other breakfast meats. If you happen to be in a rush, just pull into the drive-thru.
Stompin’ Grounds, 201 8th Ave. S.
Sweet or savory? You have options with a berry parfait, smoothies, banana walnut pancakes, smoked pork belly hash, and more.
Silver Sands Cafe, 937 Locklayer St.
Order the pancake special, a biscuit sandwich cooked “any way you want it,” and sides such as grits and potatoes + onions.
Milk & Honey, 214 11th Ave. S.
Start things off with a vanilla bean latte or juice before digging into fig and prosciutto toast, honey butter biscuits, or shakshuka.
Wendell Smith’s Restaurant, 407 53rd Ave. N.
Hot cakes, omelets, and biscuits — oh my. Choose your own breakfast adventure at this Nashville staple off Charlotte Avenue.
7 o’clock hour
Brown’s Diner, 2102 Blair Blvd.
No worries if you miss traditional breakfast hours, the diner’s 10+ biscuit varieties and other staples are available all day.
Ladybird Taco, locations vary
Choose from six breakfast tacos, including vegetarian options, served on flour tortillas. Oversleep? No worries, they’re served all day.
TashTea Cafe, 5372 Mt. View Rd.
The Kurdish and Turkish restaurant’s signature breakfast platter (serves one to six people) features two to three types of cheese, olives, honey, butter, yogurt, tahini, sausage, seasonal fruit, fresh borek, and more.
Eggstravaganza Cafe, 6444 Nolensville Pk.
From shrimp and grits and hot chicken and waffles to egg-centric dishes like omelets, crepes, and eggs Benedict, there’s something for every craving.
51st Deli, locations vary
Try this: 51st Morning Burrito with eggs, cheese, potatoes, peppers, onions, house sauce, and your choice of steak, chicken, or chorizo.
Fenwick’s 300, 2600 8th Ave. S. #103
Self-described as a “modern take on the traditional diner,” slide into one of Fenwick’s booths and order biscuits and jam for the table. From there, perhaps steak and eggs or French toast?
Puckett’s, locations vary
Start the day with the classics or try a creative spin on breakfast — the fried chicken and apple jacks (pancakes topped with whiskey-fried apples) is a great place to start.
8 o’clock hour
Sky Blue Cafe, 700 Fatherland St.
Go for the traditional biscuit sandwich experience, or try Em’s Bowl (biscuit with home fries, eggs, sausage gravy, and cheese).
The Pfunky Griddle, 2800 Bransford Ave.
Cook up eggs on the griddle and make your own fluffy pancakes right at the table. Bonus: Several of the items can be served gluten-free, including pancakes, French toast, turkey patties, and hash browns.
Cafe Roze, 1115 Porter Rd.
Menu highlights include smoked trout toast, savory oats, and stout waffles with mascarpone and fruit compote.
