67 Best Restaurants in Nashville, Tennessee

Founded by veterans of the Nashville coffee scene, Stay Golden is a stylish and sophisticated spot to sip on single-origin coffee and teas, try a craft cocktail, or check out local brews on draft; there's even a prosecco bar to get the day off to a festive start. In addition to their beverages, seasonally inspired breakfast and lunch options are available.

Germantown's Steadfast Coffee offers up the usual assortment of espresso drinks and café-style food options, but they also have some tasty menu items you'll be hard-pressed to find anywhere else. Their coffee soda, for example, is an unusual blend of espresso, soda water, and orange peel and has to be tried to be understood, while their \"rested\" coffee drinks bring out new flavors in old classics.

A city that can party all night needs hangover recovery options, and that’s where Sun Diner comes in, with Southern favorites and breakfast food options until late afternoon. Located steps away from the music of Broadway, the diner takes its name from legendary rockabilly and country record label Sun Records from Memphis.

This quiet oasis on an otherwise bustling block beckons with a relaxing interior characterized by warm brick, weathered wood floors, and string lights. Pop in for solid brewed coffee and all the classic espresso drinks, plus quick and satisfying breakfast and lunch bites.

Need quick access to a natural market in the middle of town? Head to Turnip Truck for Nashville's best local produce; hot bars filled with fresh and healthy options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner; locally made bath and beauty products; and plenty of tables inside and out for enjoying a quick and healthy meal or midday snack. Most locals skip the trip to Whole Foods altogether since the staff here is always friendly and helpful, the shelves are always stocked, and the local owners are staples of the community. There are also locations in East and West Nashville. 

Ugly Mugs is a neighborhood coffee shop on the edge of East Nashville's Lockeland Springs neighborhood. For those staying in the area, it's a great spot to grab coffee, breakfast, or a simple lunch or dinner. It's also a popular hangout for local musicians, so you never know who you might run into.

Fresh locally sourced ingredients are front and center at The Urban Juicer, which focuses on fresh juices, smoothies, and superfood-laden bowls. Whether grabbing a breakfast sandwich and made-to-order juice or signing on for a cleanse, the helpful staff will guide you through their health-food options.