Nashville has made a name for itself as Music City, but we’d like to argue that it is quite the FOODIE city, as well. You can groan at that bad joke, but at the end of the day Tennessee’s biggest city really packs a tasty punch. Whether you’re indulging in great biscuits or hot chicken from the east side of the city, here are ten Nashville staples that you definitely should’ve tried by now. And if not? We have your bucket list all made out.
- Hot Chicken from Prince’s
Prince’s Hot Chicken - Facebook It’s really no shock that hot chicken is on this list, but it’s necessary for all locals and tourists to indulge in a platter of perfectly fried goodness from the East Nashville-based Prince’s.
- Coffee from Barista Parlor
Barista Parlor - Facebook Honored for serving some of the, “best coffee on the planet,” Barista Parlor is the kind of place where you show up for fancy coffee and leave feeling a bit smarter. You’ll never be cool enough to pitch up, but that’s okay — there’s nothing wrong with a solid solo cup.
- Chile from Varallo’s
Varallo’s - Facebook Varallo’s is the oldest restaurant in Tennessee, and Nashville has a solid reputation for it. Come for comfort food and leave wildly happy.
- Biscuits from Loveless Cafe
Loveless Cafe - Facebook Do we need to expand on this? The best biscuits in the state (other than that secret family recipe of yours!) are fabulous.
- Grilled Cheese from the Grilled Cheeserie
The Grilled Cheeserie Melt Shop - Facebook Once a local food truck, now a brick-and-mortar eatery, The Grilled Cheeserie is best enjoyed with a side of tots and one of their thick, perfectly sweet milkshakes.
- Sweet Potato Pancakes from The Pancake Pantry
Pancake Pantry - Facebook A line usually runs around the building at the popular Nashville Pancake Pantry, and for good reason. We recommend the sweet potato pancakes, but you really can’t order anything wrong at this historic eatery.
- Coffee Soda from Steadfast Coffee
Steadfast Coffee - Flickr Coffee soda may seem like it’s only for summertime, but at Steadfast you can indulge in this sweet, fizzy treat all year ‘round. The minimalist atmosphere and stunning interior design aren’t too bad, either.
- Pizza from DeSano Pizza Bakery
DeSano Pizza Bakery - Facebook Made from scratch and served fresh until the dough runs out, ordering any pizza on the menu at DeSano’s is always a solid decision.
- Bushwackers from M.L. Rose
M.L. Rose Craft Beer & Burgers - Facebook It’s a classic Nashville drink and perfect if you’re headed out for a night on the town with your friends. During the summertime? There’s nothing more decadently refreshing.
- Bonuts from Biscuit Love
Biscuit Love - Facebook Biscuit Love quickly ratcheted into one of the top spots to eat in Nashville very quickly after its humble, Gulch beginnings. Their bonuts are a mix of a donut and biscuit, made from biscuit dough and dusted with sugar and delectable frosting.
It’s chilly outside, but this Nashville park is great during the wintertime.
Prince’s Hot Chicken - Facebook
It’s really no shock that hot chicken is on this list, but it’s necessary for all locals and tourists to indulge in a platter of perfectly fried goodness from the East Nashville-based Prince’s.
Barista Parlor - Facebook
Honored for serving some of the, “best coffee on the planet,” Barista Parlor is the kind of place where you show up for fancy coffee and leave feeling a bit smarter. You’ll never be cool enough to pitch up, but that’s okay — there’s nothing wrong with a solid solo cup.
Varallo’s - Facebook
Varallo’s is the oldest restaurant in Tennessee, and Nashville has a solid reputation for it. Come for comfort food and leave wildly happy.
Loveless Cafe - Facebook
Do we need to expand on this? The best biscuits in the state (other than that secret family recipe of yours!) are fabulous.
The Grilled Cheeserie Melt Shop - Facebook
Once a local food truck, now a brick-and-mortar eatery, The Grilled Cheeserie is best enjoyed with a side of tots and one of their thick, perfectly sweet milkshakes.
Pancake Pantry - Facebook
A line usually runs around the building at the popular Nashville Pancake Pantry, and for good reason. We recommend the sweet potato pancakes, but you really can’t order anything wrong at this historic eatery.
Steadfast Coffee - Flickr
Coffee soda may seem like it’s only for summertime, but at Steadfast you can indulge in this sweet, fizzy treat all year ‘round. The minimalist atmosphere and stunning interior design aren’t too bad, either.
DeSano Pizza Bakery - Facebook
Made from scratch and served fresh until the dough runs out, ordering any pizza on the menu at DeSano’s is always a solid decision.
M.L. Rose Craft Beer & Burgers - Facebook
It’s a classic Nashville drink and perfect if you’re headed out for a night on the town with your friends. During the summertime? There’s nothing more decadently refreshing.
Biscuit Love - Facebook
Biscuit Love quickly ratcheted into one of the top spots to eat in Nashville very quickly after its humble, Gulch beginnings. Their bonuts are a mix of a donut and biscuit, made from biscuit dough and dusted with sugar and delectable frosting.
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