City Cafe East

What an incredible gem! Visiting from out of town with a group of friends from across the world, I wanted to give them an example of great Southern fare and boy, did they deliver! Crowd favorites were the chicken and dumplings, Mac and cheese, and cabbage. Being a southern boy I loved every single bit of it, and I was so happy to share this.

A BIG SHOUT OUT TO GEORGE, AMY and the entire team at City Cafe East!!! Each one of you did a fabulous job from the welcome at the door to the lovely guidance on food choices and sharing your life stories with my husband and I. Our first visit definitely won't be our last. One thing is for sure we know we like Tuesday's menu :-) We look forward to seeing you again.

The best Meat and 3 in town hands down! I’ve never had a bad meal from here! Their chicken tortilla soup may be award winning, but their gumbo is the best I’ve ever had. Plus, George and Amy are some of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. You’ve got to make City Cafe a regular stop for lunch.

My new favorite. Found this place while searching for something else. The food looked good, the rating of the place was another factor. Went with high expectations and they were met. Only complaint from some of our group was the salt was just a bit too much. I didn't notice myself, but I can use a bit too much too. I will definitely be back.

The best Hamburg steak I have ever had. Hamburg steaks are only on Tuesday. Monday the fried pork chops are good as well. All the sides are great as well. Staff very friendly and inviting.

If you want amazing comfort food and a small town vibe, this is where you should go! We will be back every time we visit Nashville from now on! (PS - the tilapia was not an option to choose in the drop down of this review but it is also amazing!)

The owner and the sweet couple who served us where the sweetiest people I met in a very long time. On to the food there was 3 of us and nothing wasn't on our plates I'd not give a 10 to ! The peach cobbler was amazing! And oh they had potato candy that isn't sold anywhere around this area !! It's a must go to place to eatvof u want to be full and meet great people..

Feb 18, 2022: Had lunch at City Cafe East in Nashville…some of the BEST Meat & Three and soups you’ll find in Middle Tennessee! But once a month George does some brisket smoking and every once in awhile some smoked bologna. So today lunch was some chicken and dumplings with mashed potatoes and Mac & Cheese…and it was delicious. But for take-out…some of George’s awesome brisket and smoked bologna! Well worth a visit to the South side of Nashville for some incredible food. 2016: City Cafe East - Awesome Catering by George – Nashville. This place is INCREDIBLE. I have been enjoying George’s brisket for a few months but have not have the opportunity to actually eat there. BIG MISTAKE!!! Went with my buddy and I chose the smoked/BBQ Bologna, Sweet Potatoe Casserole, Mac & Cheese, and Red Beans & Rice. It was very difficult to drive back to Murfreesboro as I was in a food coma. Bottom line…you’ve gotta eat here if you are looking for an excellent Meat & Three where emphasis is placed on quality and served with a smile. Was also a pleasure to meet George and Amy while I was there plus take home some brisket and a couple of extra slabs of the bologna. One of the best Meat & Three places I have been to in a long time.