Copper Kettle Café

Excellent!!!! Went for Sunday brunch on Mother's Day. The brunch is all you can eat. The food was all so delicious. Some of my favorites were the goat cheese balls, baked brie, and salmon. This is a hidden gem in Nashville that you must try!

Nice classic southern meat and three. Walked in the door promptly greeted with a warm welcome. You can choose from hot and cold sides with one protein. The meatloaf was heavenly. I definitely want to come back and try breakfast. Parking was a bear but we managed to find a spot.

Some parking out front. Daily precooked fare. Fantastic. Everything wonderful except the slightly funky restroom. Okra in my top 5!

Excellent Sunday brunch today with absolutely delicious food, great coffee, and wonderful staff. Will be back!

I have been to Copper Kettle several times and each experience has been great. The food is always spot on and the employees are very friendly. Seating is sometimes limited, but it usually does not take long for a spot to open up. One of my favorite dishes from here is the Pecan-Crusted Chicken. There is a good mix of healthy and comfort food to please every kind of customer. I am looking forward to trying the Sunday brunch one of these days. It sounds amazing!

We stopped here after church on Nov 3. We are from out of town but like to eat here on Sundays for their brunch. They've changed since we were here last as they don't have the appetizers , the fruit , and the desserts on the buffet. And it's not a true buffet any longer as a person now fills your plate. However, the food is as good as it was before. I had scrambled eggs, bacon, fried potatoes, and sausage gravy. All were well seasoned and flavorful. Kids eat at a discount so the price is very reasonable. I would definitely recommend this well known restaurant and we will come back again when we are in Nashville.

After leaving The Copper Kettle, my main thought was just to wonder just how much Gordon Ramsey would be swearing and yelling, because this place was an utter disaster. Just to begin, the restaurant is in a tiny strip mall that looks like it's 70 years old. I wouldn't be surprised in the least if the building was a grocery store when it opened. Then you go in and it's dark and gloomy. The counter is lit, but the menu board was disorganized and unclear. You have to walk through the dining area getting to the back of the restaurant in order to get to the line. This is meat and 3 style place, so they serve sides, and then you choose a meat. Not wanting to fill up, I ordered a meat and one. Coconut chicken and southern green beans. No drink, no bread. Offered but did not buy. The Coconut chicken was literally half-cold. The meat was warm, but the breading was not. I took off most of the breading, as it probably would have wreaked havoc on my diet, and the meat was tiny. It looks like they pounded a piece of chicken breast flat, cut into three pieces, and treated each cut was its own piece. The southern green beans were what they were green beans, bits of ham and maybe some tomato. Clearly some salt, but I didn't taste any pepper. I don't want to know how much sugar was in it. $9 for that disaster: if I had more time, I could have gone to Martin's Barbecue, and they would have done a much, much better job. Details were left out, and I don't know why. Forks and other utensils were running low next to the trays, the bathrooms weren't marked at all. Just doors, and I wasn't certain to use one, the other, or either. The whole place screams of Kitchen Nightmares before Chef Ramsey showed up to fix things. Management appears to have just given up being good. The Copper Kettle is supposed to be this Nashville tradition, but if you're looking for a traditional Meat and 3, don't waste your time here. Arnold's Country Kitchen is a James Beard-winning restaurant, and it is significantly better. The Subway two doors down is probably a better option and cheaper.

When I as a student at Lipscomb, I always enjoyed the opportunity to dine at Copper Kettle. Every meal satisfied my southern comfort food craving. Now I go every time I'm in the area. The bourbon peach glazed pork chop is pretty amazing, along with their coconut chicken. The sides are savory; my favorites being the mashed potatoes and mac n cheese. Always a pleasant experience!

Great cafe of southern food. I highly recommend their made in store pork rinds. Ask for them as the "Walter's Special' with a side of pimento cheese. Yummy!! Good monte christi sandwich too!

What's the name of this place agin, Lana... Lana who the heck gives a darn! This food is really delicious! And they offer side options as a meal versus having to order the meat! The doordash driver even commented on how beautiful the food look and how delicious it smelled! Now she wants to go there and eat! I can't wait to try their brunch on Sundays! That will probably bump this up to five stars! But this coconut cake... I swear somebody's trying to get married with this cake! I guess it's obvious I will be ordering from them again! Can't wait to see them on a Sunday... I will be bringing my bid! Rumor Mill has it they have turnip greens... Let me get my church lady judgement on!

This breaks my heart. Copper Kettle was our family's go to place for two years. We'd go every other week and as new parents our little one went from sleeping while we ate to sitting in a high chair asking for her favorite green beans and chicken. We noticed the food started lacking in consistency and finally after a bad meal we decided to stop going. I embarrassingly wrote an email to the team we'd gotten to know letting them know how sad we were that our family spot wasn't living up to what we'd come to expect, that's how much I loved this place!! They said changes in the kitchen had recently happened but to expect things to get back to normal. That was about a year and a half ago. We came back for the first time tonight, nostalgic for our old place. It was the worst meal I've had in Nashville in years. The chicken was so dry if felt like I was eating a napkin. Every single side our family of three got was just...awful. Bad seasoning or no seasoning. Broccoli in the rice and broccoli casserole was practically uncooked, you couldn't cut it with a fork even at the head. How can you make mashed potatoes taste so...bad? I've never just not eaten a meal I've purchased but this wasn't edible. The service was lacking the friendliness that we always loved and appreciated. Over all, it was a huge waste of $30+ and unfortunately it will be the last time we ever go back. Such a shame. We loved you old Copper Kettle and your warm rolls!

Sunday brunch is a not a big deal in Nashville, I think. There aren't a lot of 'brunch' places in my experience and not a lot of 'brunch' menus at restaurants. Lately, I've developed an affection for being able to eat eggs with pizza or whatever. Once I found out about the Copper Kettle and its brunch buffet I figured I should go try it. I came down early, figuring the rush would be large. Driving down with my friend and his wife on Granny White the small crowd of people outside telegraphed that I was right. People were standing in front of two perfectly good parking spots and it was a little irksome since the wait was about 45 minutes but once we were inside the cozy little spot I thought it was worth it. Immediately, the large display of salmon, fruit and salad. I loaded up on the Eggs Benedict-which were small enough so I took two. I also went over to the carving station to get their prime rib with the stone ground mustard (1st time) and the horseradish (2nd time.) The only thing that I was a little disappointed with was the omelette which was pretty bland. I got a spicy Denver, a Denver with jalapenos and it had no flavor. However, the rest of the brunch was terrific and honestly for around 17 bucks I thought it was a pretty good value. The downside was that I didn't save any room for dessert. Waddling/stumbling out of there a satisfied, incoherent mess my friends' laughed at me and said I was drunk off food.

Honestly did not enjoy a good portion of my food. I ordered all types of food, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, fried okra, and more. When my order arrived neither one of my sides of potato had the mashed potato I ordered with it . The "steamed vegetables " were so gross I couldn't eat a single bite. I have no idea what they had in there with the veggies, it was some sort of ball nut things and they made the whole side dish disgusting. I did enjoy the sweet potatoes the most though. I paid $2.75 for Banana pudding and I had NO IDEA how small the portion was going to me. It is literally a few bites and that is if you're lucky. Honestly this place is a waste of money I'd rather eat at McDonald's

So, we admittedly ended up here because I wanted Chick-fil-A and our GPS led us here by mistake. I'm not mad about it, though. We tried a few things from the pre-made selections and the experience had some highs and lows. Macaroni and cheese: baked and super cheesy, just the way it's supposed to be but it totally lacked flavor. I loved the breadcrumbs on top because it provided a much-needed salty kick. Cornbread: not my favorite! The taste was solid but it was super dry and the bottom was a weird chewy/rough combo. Rolls: perfect! I wish we got more. Coconut chicken: ahhhhhmazing and I almost turned around to get more. This was the star of the show - breaded boneless chicken that was perfectly seasoned with a sweet coconut blend and amazingly crispy. We ate every bite. Green bean salad: ok so I tried this out of sheer curiosity and I wasn't a fan; it was a bit bland. Bone-in fried chicken: Dry and lacking flavor. Overall, a bit disappointing. I can't lie, I'm willing to try this place again because of the friendly customer service and I really want to try some of the other dishes. There was so much to choose from and I'm certain there were other tasty things that I overlooked. Looking forward to my next trip!

Amazing! This is a hidden gem in Nashville. Food so good I wanted to hug the man who made this. So much flavor. The staff is amazing and care so much about the food.

Been here a few times now the food is always #awesomeness The staff are always professional and friendly if your looking for a great neiboring restaurant this is the spot

This place is ok. Not bad, not great. The brunch buffet is good, and I may or may not return. There's just nothing spectacular to make it stand out to me. Unfortunately, the one thing that stands out clearly is the staff. The few times we have been there we've had servers who were either excellent or honestly, useless and borderline rude. The people behind the counter are much more friendly and kind. I think improving the wait staff would make us more apt to return.

I was really surprised at the bad reviews. I have two young children and it is super convenient with kids wanting different foods. Also parking is easy, and staff was friendly. Sides were fresh and the coconut chicken was juicy and crispy, perfection. We have been coming here for years and will continue! I wish they would've gave more desert options the night we came but no big deal. Restaurant was also very clean and inviting! Would definitely recommend.

Pastries are good! If you go for brunch and you take advantage of the carving station ask for extra because he is pretty stingy with the portions. Also I asked for a slice from the large end for a more rare piece and for some reason he tried to convince me that it would not matter cause it is cooked all the same which obviously was not the case

Sunday brunch is worth the $17. Staff was friendly and helpful.

Review for weekend brunch buffet. Lovely drive from East Nashville to this little eatery... I don't get to this part of town but maybe, every couple of years, so it was nice to take a drive and see how the other part of town is......... It was just filling up as we got there. Got a seat away from the door. I found all the good Paleo stuff, right away.. Prime rib, baked ham, sausage & bacon. Platter of grilled vegetables in the mix. Some eggs with some kind of sauce(?) on top with a slice of ham and then a piece of bread underneath.. You can scrape everything off the bread, if you're limiting your junk food consumption. Other than that...... good Paleo choices, you can circumvent the junk food pretty easily. For those of you that eat dairy, I found some melted cheese on top of fruit.. Another good Paleo alternative. Dishes were picked up off the table. Water was refreshed. Had to request more napkins, (they are real thin like toilet paper)... you may have to ask for more, like we did. Cute, expensive, nice area... $17.50 pp for brunch buffet.. Is that reasonable? It's been so long since I've eaten off a buffet, I'm not sure if that's a good price or not.... LOTS of carbohydrates in the form of sugar.

Arrived for Sunday Brunch buffet. Pastries, salad items, traditional breakfast foods. The eggs Benedict was delicious, cheese torts, desserts. It was all fresh and scrumptious. Highly recommend! All four guests pleased. Best meal we had in Nashville.

Copper Kettle will change your life. Cafeteria style meat and three, there are no bad decisions from the hot line. I used to sneak across the street in high school on pecan encrusted chicken day. If you want a taste of true southern cooking, look no further. If you're wanting something lighter, the goat cheese salad cannot be beat. Parking can get a little hectic as they share with several other shops. Look for the Copper Kettle parking signs out front on the street, or take the alley by Draper's Jewelry to the back lot. Parking is free.

My wife and I returned to the Copper Kettle after a near decade long hiatus. We had stumbled upon this place in 2010 and had some of the most amazing fried chicken and upscale southern-style cooking (outside of Grandma's kitchen, of course) on our original trip. We walked in for Sunday brunch to a nearly empty restaurant. We dismissed it as though we had just "beaten the church crowds" and lined up. While the usual suspects were still there: roast pork, fried chicken, meatloaf, roasted potatoes, green beans. There were additional choices such as lox and bagels (quartered), eggs cooked to your order, and a waffle. It all tasted as if it had been prepared 4 days prior to our arrival and was hastily heated up upon our arrival. None of the dishes tasted fresh or tasted good. Our memories of what the Copper Kettle has once been were the only positives. It is my hope that the owners will get back to higher quality ingredients and only prepping for that day's business. Otherwise I fear that this establishment's days are numbered.

Oh Copper Kettle, I miss you so. I brunched quite a bit when I lived in Nashville, but this place always took the cake for me. There is such a great variety of food here that you can basically have anything you want -- fruit, cheese, pastries, cakes, omelets, waffles, etc. The service was always top notch when I came here, even when they were slammed. And they were basically always busy on Sundays. It's not a big restaurant, but they do call-ahead seating and it is well worth the wait. Great meat and three option too, but I think their brunch is where they really shine.

One of my favorites here in Nashville. Considered a "meat and three", but they also have sandwiches and salads that can't be beat. It's a small place, so be prepared to pack in but it's totally worth it! My absolute favorite thing to get (besides Sunday brunch--I'll get to that in a minute) is the goat cheese salad. There is a HUGE ball of "fried" goat cheese in the center of a fresh green leafy salad with nuts and dried berries and this delectable dressing...it is so good my mouth waters whenever I think about it! All of the wrap sandwiches are really tasty--I especially enjoy the club. Even though it's a club, it makes me feel like I'm eating a bit healthier because it's a wrap! Yes I'm strange! If you go the meat and three route, the fried chicken is divine, as is the homemade multi-cheese mac and cheese. If they have fried okra, get it! The veggie and meat menu changes slightly day to day, but they have it posted on a chalkboard so you can see which days you may want to visit in the future. Now for the Sunday brunch. Want a lot of tasty food? Be prepared to pay a flat $20 plus tip, but it's all you can eat everything! That includes the meat and three bar as well as their salads--which includes cheeses and veggies that are in season, pasta salads, etc. Don't miss the roast carving station either...or you can custom order eggs and omelets! THEN there are desserts. Don't forget them! Save room--if you can! Be very ready to park on the couch and be ultimately unproductive for the entire rest of the day too, even though you will feel the need to run off the calories you just consumed. Don't do it. Savor the brunch...all day...

Great local restaurant with awesome home cooked food that is close and convenient to Lipscomb Academy and the university. Last time we stopped by we were able to meet the General Manager, Tim Tomes, who was very welcoming and personable. Highly recommended!!

Really quite good, very friendly and clean. Can't believe I lived 1/3 mile away from this place and never went in. It's a slight bit of a shame that they have to pay rent where they do, because I would love to have this for $6 instead of $8, but hey, I'll save that in gas money, right? Not to mention that's absurdly nit-picky, and I had the meat and 1, and the meat and 3 is a better deal, but just too much food for me. I did find myself really wanting to try the salisbury steak AND the fried chicken, but I didn't really see an option for 2 meats or just a meat a la carte option. So it's not cheap, but it's not expensive by any means, and it's good food. If there is a critique of the fried chicken I had it's that the breading fell off the chicken quite easily, but I think that's because they used delicious boneless, skinless, would be healthy chicken breast. It was one of the first times fried chicken felt semi-healthy. The mac n cheese was good if you're into baked mac n cheese. I enjoyed their sign on the wall that said, "Please take your place in line before you secure a table."

My girlfriends and I had been wanting to try this place for brunch for the longest time- and we finally did for one of our birthdays. The ambiance is great-- it feels like you are in a cottage and my mouth was watering when I saw the spread of food. I am a secret lover of buffets. While there were a few amazing items (like the salad with crazy good fried cheese balls)-- some of the food on the spread was just OK, including the carving station and the made-to-order waffles. While I thoroughly enjoyed my experience here, it's been hard to justify going on a regular basis with the $17.25 price tag for food that was half excellent and half mediocre.

What a waste. Stopped in on Sunday to have a nice family breakfast and what we got was no better than school breakfast. Not only that for me my wife and 8year old daughter it was 50 dollars. I'm going to tell you right now save you money and go anywhere else.

There are three of us retired guys who meet for lunch occasionally. Yesterday we decided to try the Copper Kettle. There were some bad reviews that kinda put me off, but we charged on anyway. We all had the meat and two or three. All the folks behind the line were super friendly and the portions were large - especially the meat loaf that two of us had. I had the pecan crusted chicken (very dry), mac 'n' cheese (watery), and the black-eyed peas (delicious and about the best I've ever had). The iced tea (sweet, of course) was good. The other guys were not enthusiastic, but not totally negative either. In summary, it may have been a bad day, but after reading the reviews, I fear not. There was a good lunch crowd, though, so I suspect this place has its fans, but we were not overly enthused.

My friend and I decided to check out the sunday brunch buffet. There weren't really any standout dishes... Caramel apple waffle was ok....the caramel was just drizzled on the waffle though. I expected a little more. Good variety of cold dishes though. I'd like to come back for lunch and dinner to try stuff that's actually cooked to order.

We used to love coming to Copper Kettle for brunch but today was a huge disappointment. I have to assume they've changed management or owners. The selections were minimal and, frankly, not very good. We weren't even given cutlery, just to-go packets of cutlery. There were multiple tables that sat and then left in the short time we were there. I truly hope they can turn it around and make their Sunday brunch what it once was.

We decided to try the Copper Kettle for Easter brunch, knowing it is a call ahead seating arrangement. Having never been to the Copper Kettle, I did not really know what to expect. I called ahead at 11:45 requesting a table time for 5 adults and 3 small children for 12:45. Upon arriving at 12:15, our name was on the list and we were finally seated at around 1:30. Due to the very few tables, it is evident why a group of 7 would have to wait so long to be served. And, it was Easter. The Copper Kettle is located in a small, older building in an older section of Nashville across Granny White Pike from Lipscomb University. The Easter brunch is a set price of $25 for adults and $9 for children over 6. It includes a very large range of items from carved chicken, ham and prime rib, to breakfast waffles and omelets, to several salads, to many pastries and desserts. All is served from a long bar that represents 1/2 of the restaurant. Overall, everything was very good, not excellent, but very good. To my taste, the meat dishes were the worst, mostly a little dry and tasteless. The prime rib included an au jus that was strangely sweet, giving an unusual flavor. The breakfast and dessert items were the best. Made to order omelets and for this brunch, the special waffle, were excellent. For desserts, the creme brûlée and the pecan pie was great. The wait staff all seem to be young, perhaps from the nearby University. Our service was very attentive and friendly, in spite of three small children in our group. As we left at around 2:30, there were people still waiting to be seated as the brunch was literally coming to an end. Quite a testament to this small, eclectic Nashville original.

Lana's Copper Kettle has a buffet but it didn't have much. I read about cool and special deserts that they didn't have. They were also missing many breakfast essentials. I was surprised when I tried the French toast because it tasted terrible, they didn't soak it in the batter long enough. It wasn't edible. I wasn't happy about that. Also they didn't cook the rice crispy treats right. The cereal was stale and there wasn't enough marshmallow. They didn't have enough place for the food. They did have a few good things such as the baked Brie and the cheesy potatoes. For the grits I would have liked cheese or some spices because they were plain but they were also really runny. They did have a place for the food that had to be cold but they covered the clear part with a green blanket thing so you couldn't see what was in the back so you had to bend down to just look and it was really low. They also didn't take out plates until about 20 min. Later. The sweet tea wasn't that sweet, and the bacon was all cooked the same and it wasn't crispy. I wish they cooked crispy and not crispy so people can actually enjoy it. I wasn't impressed with the place but the prices were ok. I don't think I would want to go here again.

I consider myself to be a lover of all things brunch related and after hearing about the brunch buffet at Lana's, I couldn't have been more excited to try it out. I was expecting to be rolled out of there full and satisfied, too bad we left extremely underwhelmed and still hungry. Appearance alone, everything looked pre-packaged and picked over. As we walked down the buffet line, the options became less and less appetizing and most disappointingly everything -even the COFFEE, was cold. Soggy, flavorless "wild berry" waffles and nauseating sweet onion chicken were the stars of the show. Having to ask for everything from a spoon and sugar AND cream, to more napkins, to a new cup of coffee 15 minutes later after they'd promised to replace the old one, was annoying to say the least. To top it off, one of the 6 waiters we had dropped our card/receipt off at another table. Was expecting more from this place, considering it was Easter Sunday and they weren't packed. Should've taken that as a sign in itself. But if you like underwhelming, store bought, bland flavors, cold and picked over, definitely recommend.

Had a huge company dinner here and the staff, drinks and food were all amazing! Nothing like it in Springfield! Best restaurant by far in town!

This is the first time I've ever given a 1 star. We drove 30 minutes to go to what used to be a favorite Sunday brunch. They have reduced the menu to be very minimal and removed some their best items. The food wasn't very fresh, most of it was over cooked, or bland. They were severely understaffed. Those who were there worked very hard, but it wasn't enough. I hope they fix their troubles, as I would like to enjoy this place once again. If not, Nashville has plenty of other fantastic places to eat.

I love the Copper Kettle for lunch and dinner so was excited to see they were serving breakfast. Went with two friends this morning and was sorely disappointed. No healthy choices. I got the breakfast burrito with cheese, tomatoes and onions, the most healthy thing on the menu. It was wrapped in foil on the steam table but was cold when I opened it. My friends got scrambled eggs (pre-prepared on the steam table) and found them dry. One ordered the hash browns which were disappointing as well. So, I guess I'll stick to lunch and dinner there.

Insanely delicious meat & 3 options at Copper Kettle! Clean my plate every time and really consider just getting sweet potato soufflé with a side of sweet potato soufflé because it is just that good. My favorites are the coconut chicken, meat loaf, mashed potatoes, Mac and cheese, and sweet potato soufflé! Mouth waters thinking about it and the service is always lovely!

After seeing a number of positive reviews on this place, I was excited to try out a different brunch spot. Overall, though, I was quite disappointed. While the spread initially looks impressive in its diversity, a fair amount of it is mediocre. Crackers, cakes, pastries, and fruit that look like they were bought that morning at Kroger, cold eggs benedict, and the day's special chocolate truffle waffle that was seriously nothing more than an eggo waffle with chocolate pudding and chocolate syrup plopped on top. The special "sausage" omelette was sorely lacking in sausage. The restaurant also seems to not be able to figure out its "vibe." The servers are dressed all in black and they serve fancy honey sour cream, but they also have bench seating and diner chairs?? I will say, our server was very pleasant and professional. Ultimately, all of this would be forgivable if not for the redonkulous $17 bucks per person price tag. Not nearly worth the price, imho.

This cozy lil spot is too awesome! All you can eat brunch?! You got me... on top of that... prime rib for brunch? Oh goodness... The ingredients and food here are fresh which is the seller for me. Those croissant benedict bites were addicting! It is a bit pricey, but for the quality of the food I don't mind it.

I have been going to Copper Kettle's Sunday brunch for years and love it! I went last Sunday and was very disappointed. When we were seated we were told that they had no Belgium waffles but they had scrambled eggs. No problem I thought. When I went to the buffet line I found that there was no eggs Benedict and two trays of eggs. The goat cheese balls were under cooked and there was no made to order egg dish. The pastry section, which is usually quit plentiful, was meager and the usual fruit was non existent. The service was great, as usual, but I was very disappointed in the offerings. I hope this was a one time thing because I have enjoyed this buffet for years. Please don't skimp and get it together please!

The only reason I am giving this one star is due to the fruit option. This is a processed batch of garbage that they call "brunch" and charge $18 a plate for!! Waste of money and they should be ashamed. Nothing seemed freshly made. And gelatinous eggs are not my forte!! Don't waste your time or money on this low quality option.

Copper Kettle Sunday Brunch... First Course: Gluttony, Second Course: Shame. In general, I have a love/hate relationship with buffets. There's this tendency to try to get your money's worth that always results in three trips back to the line and four types of pie. Well, this was no different. My first thought was that the price tag on the brunch buffet was a bit steep - 16.25 per person, but it was worth it. And like the capitalist American that I am, I ate at minimum 30 dollars worth of food. There was a bit of a wait, but they had a coffee station set up outside so I could at least caffeinate before eating. Service was good too, because when I was suddenly swarmed by a dozen or so cicadas during that 15 minute wait, a waiter rushed out with a towel so I could wipe down my purse, arm, and friend's pants after spastically spilling the aforementioned coffee everywhere. Tip: You can wait in the nearby bookstore. The host will come find you, and it's bug free. The food. Of course, the food! It was awesome. I've spent the past few years bouncing around from pescatarianism to veganism, and completely fell off the wagon (hard) for their eggs benedict. Why? Because it was on a CROISSANT instead of an english muffin. WHY HADN'T I THOUGHT OF THIS? Their were more options than you could imagine - a carving station (which I skipped, but my carnivorous friend enjoyed), waffles made to order (just ask your waiter. This was a highlight), tons of pastries, smoked salmon, salads and all the breakfast staples. I left happy, full, and a little ashamed. I'll definitely be back.

This was my absolute favorite brunch spot in Nashville... but sadly the whole experience has changed. It had been about two years since our last visit and we were very disappointed this time- so disappointed that we will not go back. The brunch buffet was so scaled down that it didn't even feel special anymore. The meat was over cooked flank steak and pork tenderloin. Sadly, we missed the prime rib, bountiful pastries, cheeses, eggs Benedict, and creme brûlée. We may be the last to know of these changes though because we didn't have to wait for a table and the restaurant was nearly empty- in the middle of their brunch hours. So sad!!

Copper Kettle is around the corner from my house and absolutely one of my favorite eateries in Nashville - their coconut chicken (on the menu each and every Wednesday) is probably my favorite food in town. A meat and three taken up a few gourmet notches, the cafeteria-style restaurant always has an extensive selection of your typical hot sides (mashed potatoes, mac & cheese, fried okra) plus a delicious selection of cold salads and sides that rotates daily. The ingredients are always fresh and seasonal, the cold salads are always creatively assembled, and the freshly baked rolls have been teleported directly from heaven, I swear. Copper Kettle also offers a menu of sandwiches and salads, but I rarely stray from the meat & three offerings. I can also vouch for the fried chicken, the pecan-crusted chicken, and the fried pork chop. I can honestly say I have never NOT cleared my plate (though occasionally I've had to be rolled home). Sundays feature Copper Kettle's world-famous all-you-can-eat brunch, which includes delicious treats like three different kinds of baked brie, a carving station, omelets to order and the most drool-inducing smorgasbord of tiny desserts you'll come across in Nashville. Without a liquor license, Copper Kettle can't offer you a bloody mary or mimosa to go with your meal, but who needs booze when you have an unlimited supply of bacon? Call to hear a recording of the day's menu (just put it in your speed-dial, seriously) - 615-383-7242.

I think I'm coming to realize that there are two types of eaters: those who love buffets and those who don't. After my most recent trip to Copper Kettle's brunch, I realized that with a few notable exceptions, buffets kind of skeeve me out. And for good reason, I think, since the issue with buffets is that there is always going to be quality control issues, as not all of the food can be equally fresh, and if we eat with our eyes first, my eyes were telling me that I didn't really want to eat much of what CK was offering. Truly the only reason my husband and I came here is because we had a gift certificate for $30. Also, we were hungover. 'Nuff said, right? Most of what was on offer was really unappetizing to me, and the eggs benedict I picked up actually had a firm yolk, which is just creepy. Also, I question the safety of leaving hollandaise sauce out at room temperature rather than making it to order. I may be an adventurous eater, but I generally don't like to run the risk of salmonella... My husband had better luck with his eggs, and I'll admit that once I put a bit in my mouth it tasted fine, but I REALLY didn't want to put it in my mouth. Should brunch be filled with trepidation? I think a lot of people justify the $16.50 (PER PERSON) pricetag on the buffet because so much food is on offer, but I'd rather that CK made fewer dishes and focused on making them well. There are a lot of cold antipasti type dishes which never seem appealing to me, and while the prime rib carving station was fine, I think my favorite thing on offer was the pork tenderloin with mushroom gravy. We did get one order of the made-to-order Belgian waffles with the coconut cream sauce and while the topping was delicious, the waffles themselves were kind of limp and flaccid. I bet you didn't know waffles could be flaccid, but they can! I just really felt like the food on offer wasn't of a very good quality and even though we had a gift certificate, it all kind of felt like a bit of a rip off. I'd have been much happier with one decent place of food rather than a mountain of uninspired/questionable fare. I've never been here for lunch, but I feel like I'd much rather hit up Loveless or Monell's if I'm looking for Southern cooking. Don't know how this place keeps winning awards for brunch, but I have to think it's gluttony at work.

Did I ever tell you about that time I was at the Copper Kettle and brunched with Nicole Kidman? Ok, not with her, but next to her and I had to be told who it was because I don't keep up with such things. Or perhaps that time I was there and a fairly famous country star of ill repute made 3 trips to the carving station? Or that time... wait, nevermind, this isn't about all the famous people who go there, it's about there. There are some problems with this place - it's a little too small to accommodate a rush, which it gets whenever you're thinking of going there for a friend's birthday, but that does not detract from the overall charm of the place Copper Kettle taught me to love pastries again, and to watch my head in the buffet line as it seems to bump into things. I don't think I would change anything there, except to perhaps add a sign for people who have not been there before informing them that they can park around back and not stop traffic waiting while vulturing some people for their spot. Being a veggie I can't really comment on their meats, but by my compatriots exclamations I have to assume they are fine. I will say this - value for the buck is probably dead on if you're a meatie, it's a bit lower if you're a veggie, I really like this place usually (been once where I was like meh, but mostly like it)

love coming by for country cooking you can always rely on being tasty and just like back home. love it after being out of town and missing the taste of home! everything's delicious!

I'd like to start my yelp 'career' with one of my favorite, favorite places. I'll save the gripes and 'yucks' as my review skills become more seasoned. Let me point out I have only ever eaten the Sunday brunch and catering from this establishment, but from my tastings through these I can only imagine the traditional meat and 3 in store is also phenomenal! First up Brunch! I own up to being sort of a frugal kind of gal, so the $16 price tag shell shocked me at first, but I had a 'half off depot' certificate so my grinchy stingy was kept at bay. Y'all - I now pay the $16 price tag coupon or not. Best prime rib I've had in Nashville, CRISP cooked veggies, fried goat cheese on a salad and all the traditional breakfast goodness like hash brown casserole, pastries, eggies and benedict and TONS of little desserts. One of the appreciated features is that many of the deserts are in little tins and I like to take mine to-go since I am usually stuffed to the gills. The drinks are included in your price - so go ahead - order coffee and OJ and sweet tea. Nobody's judging. The catering is also great! I've had the sammies and their nice southern take on Italian fare. Not authentic but homey and certainly yum! The service was on time and professional. In store I've always had a filled coffee cup even when the line goes out the door! Get there before the church crowd!

Southern food at its best! This place is meat and 3 heaven. I've never had a bad bite here. The food is presented well and the simple countryesque vibe of the Copper Kettle is nice. Unexpected as you walk in off the street. The only problem ever at all with this place is it is a gem. So it can get a little crowded at high peek lunch times. Parking around back!

This week we ate the weekly lunch, and the coconut chicken was perfection! We noticed they were advertising the Sunday breakfast Buffett. It's BACK and WOW! There is a cold cheese and salad selection, omelet and waffle station, and traditional breakfast items like grits, eggs, casseroles... I mean SO many amazing items. The staff is truly a delight to interact with! New ownership has really turned this place around, and we look forward to becoming regulars again!

'copper kettles carry comfort killing cough and cold...' In high school, this was one of our choir warm ups. Somehow I still remember it and can't help but sing it every time I think about the name of this restaurant...in any case, I digress. So I can't really comment on the dine in experience here at the Copper Kettle, but I did order take out from them and was really impressed. For starters, the menu rotates daily, mainly just the side dishes and the soups, but you can call and listen to the recording that they make every morning to know what's available. I called a couple of hours ahead of time with my order and the time I wanted to pick it up. When I walked in the restaurant, right on time, my order was hot and ready to go, right at the counter waiting for me! They even let me take my pick of the rolls and cornbread that was near the register to go with my meal. Excellent service, the guys that worked there were too much fun during my brief interaction. Now, on to the food! I ordered the crab cake salad which was fantastic. The crab cake was perfectly crisp on the outside and perfectly crabby melty delicious on the inside. The greens were incredibly fresh tasting and the flavors were just what I wanted. A most excellent salad if I do say so myself. My friends ordered the coconut encrusted chicken (yum), broccoli casserole (yum again), and the mashed potatoes (a classic executed perfectly).

This is one of my favorite places to have Sunday brunch in the Nashville area. They have a wide selection of items to choose from and a new specialty waffle each week. Very friendly and professional staff, and the food is great as well!

This is a very upscale meat n three. During lunch they have the normal mn3 set up along with made to order sandwiches etc. The real highlight is Sunday Brunch. It's just under $20 (drink included) a person but completely worth it. Be sure to get there before Church lets out though, it's a small space that fills up fast and being across the street from a Lutheran University doesn't help. The real problem with the wait is that they don't really have a good place to wait; there are seats outside but in winter that isn't any fun. And then there is parking. Don't park anywhere that is designated for one of the neighboring businesses. There are some spots out front and a parking lot in back (which gets VERY crowded). I have gone when we've parked in the Lipscomb Uni parking lot across the street and it was fine, but I wouldn't recommend it. The brunch itself is over the top. Unlike most in Nashville it has a separate meat carving station, made to order omelets, large selection of cheeses and fruits, pastries, etc. Then they have traditional breakfast foods; there are eggs benedict made with croissants, bacon, sausage, biscuits with white gravy, pancakes, scrambled eggs, etc. Last, but most definitely not least, are the desserts. I'm sure they vary from season to season but there is always at least four or five choices ranging from pudding to cake to tarts. The quality of food is top notch. It's a fun "grown up" interoperation of southern Sunday Brunch.

Love it, love it, love it! This place is the coolest meat +3 I've ever been to. The atmosphere is relaxed, warm and localized. The counter sits next to a deli case full of wonderful southern food. The menu is rather large for such a small joint and the offerings range from fried okra, mac and cheese to an ahi tuna wrap. My turkey wrap was awesome and the bread pudding was the icing on the cake. We dropped 35 dollars on a meal for 3 and we all ate like kings. I highly recommend this place if you're looking for a low key spot with killer food away from the craziness of Hillsboro Pike.

I feel bad giving this place a medicore review because my friends loved it. But they're just going to have to write their own reviews if they want to stand up for this place, because I just wasn't too impressed. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special - not anything I would go back for. Service was OK - we were confused when we got there because the sign on the door said 'closed' but we could see people inside. We walked in and stood for a minute until someone came up to us and brought us to a table. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive, although it sometimes took him a while to come around. The food was OK and I wasn't particularly blown away by the number of options. There wasn't a lot of classic brunch food, but there were a few highlights - there was a delicious goat cheese with dried cranberries, the cucumber salad was delicious, and there were mini eggs benedict on croissants. The bacon was very well-cooked. They do omelets to order, mine was OK. I thought the topping on the waffle special of the day was overly sweet. My biggest pet peeve was that I kept hitting my head on the cover of the buffet. It is a refrigerator case that they open up to serve brunch, so it is low and weirdly curved and just clear enough that you do not notice until you hit your head on it. Repeatedly. Boo.