Best Brunch in Nashville (2025)

A modern Southern benchmark where weekend brunch leans into Tennessee farms—think shrimp and grits, johnnycakes, and that famed cheeseburger. Regularly highlighted by national editors, and the restaurant confirms brunch every Saturday and Sunday.

Germantown’s seafood charmer pairs wood‑roasted oysters and seasonal plates with a breezy weekend brunch. Lauded by national food media and praised by Southern Living; the restaurant lists brunch service on Saturdays and Sundays.

Part restaurant, part neighborhood hang—with bowling lanes and a big patio—Pinewood serves a lively brunch Friday through Sunday. Frequently recommended by local guides for its Nashville‑by‑design vibe and crowd‑pleasing menu.

The Gulch favorite draws locals for its bustling weekend brunch buffet—seasonal salads, roasted meats, biscuits, and sweets—alongside a solid cocktail list. Consistently busy per recent reservations and widely cited in city dining roundups.

Since 1961, this line‑magnet has served griddle hits and Southern breakfasts all day. It’s cultural canon for first‑timers and locals alike; arrive early or lean into the wait—both locations post current hours daily.

An Australian‑inspired all‑day café where ricotta hotcakes, Turkish eggs, and flat whites headline daily brunch. Called out by The Infatuation and local magazines; both East Nashville and 12 South locations post extended weekend hours.

Chef Bryan Lee Weaver’s East Side taco shop fuels mornings with house‑made tortillas, breakfast tacos, and a cult‑favorite green‑chile cheeseburger. Covered by Eater Nashville and Thrillist; opens early on weekends.

Beloved bakery‑café now in Woodbine, turning out exceptional pastries, breads, and a savory weekend menu. A local supplier to cafés and restaurants, and frequently noted by editors for its quality and community focus.

Neighborhood brunch with legit cocktails and comfort plates—carrot‑cake French toast to short rib and eggs. Eater Nashville regularly features it, and both Sylvan Park and Berry Hill locations list robust weekend brunch hours.

Shugga Hi Bakery and Cafe - Review - North Nashville - Nashville - The Infatuation

The big and crispy chicken and waffles at Shugga Hi are worth the trip to this Dickerson Pike spot alone. But if your craving for maple-soaked fried bird and gridded pastry happens to fall on a Sunday, you’ll be right on time for the Jazz and Eggs Sunday brunch. It’s a 90-minute all-you-can-eat live music affair that feels more like a big family cookout and less like a Kenny G comeback vehicle. The eponymous eggs (scrambled, by the way) are on the menu as are an all-star lineup of Southern and soul food classics like smothered pork chops, cabbage and collards, cornbread, and donut casserole—all of which is included in the $36 price. What isn’t included: drinks from the mimosa bar and Shugga Hi’s chicken and waffles. But it’s criminally wrong to pass up either one. photo credit: Kelli Dirks photo credit: Kelli Dirks photo credit: Kelli Dirks photo credit: Kelli Dirks Pause Unmute - Jackie Gutierrez-Jones