Doug G.
Yelp
New York Standards on Nashville Mornings...I can dig it - welcome to the neighborhood, Benji's!
Benji's Bagel & Coffee House is a new addition to the neighborhood and sits in the large plaza on Cherokee that also houses Frankie's 925 and the Flats apartments. This is one of two current Nashville locations.
They focus on bagels and all types of cream cheeses, the coffee is just a bonus! You can get bagels with all variety of schmears from plain to savory, sweet and even spicy...or a mixture of everything! Before committing, you can even sample a schmear like its gelato, which is super cool and helpful!
In addition to all the bagels/cream cheese, they have a good variety of house curated bagel sandwiches. We got the Music Row, which is a classic style sandwich and then the Hangover, which had a more Mexican flare with the chorizo and tortilla aioli. Both were phenomenal and PACKED full of the goods!
In addition to the food, they have a solid menu of coffee and non-coffee drinks. I went with a classic iced coffee and added a house made syrup, brown sugar to be exact. And as expected...delish!
Service was stellar as well. The cashier, barista and food runners were all friendly, engaging and just a joy!
Overall, delightful spot that is worth the hype and stop in!