Homegrown Taproom & Kitchen

The Homegrown Taproom is really fun. We stopped by the Taproom to see Cheley Tackett & Annie Mosher! We had drinks and bacon popcorn. The service is great! The atmosphere is wonderful. I love the Donelson area, and The Homegrown Taproom is such a great place for locals and visitors as well. Keep up the great work, and I'll be stopping by again soon!

I love this place and I have been coming here for years. I brought my students here and they were treated by the wait staff and management/owners with such kindness and had so much fun playing the free games! As we were leaving, one of them said, “They were so nice!” The name says it all because they make you feel as if you’re home!

Great menu, in house recipes with quality food. First time here. Had The Jackson, partner had Lucy's chicken salad. Just wow on the tastes! Lots of craft beer to choose from. Fantastic service!!

Have been here multiple times. Food has been hit or miss. Sometimes it tastes really good and other times bland. The buffalo chicken dip is so thick and flavorful. The Mac and cheese wasn't as flavorful or cheesy as I hoped. The turkey and avocado sandwich was very good. I have eaten the black bean burger twice - it was amazing the first time, then bland the second. The service is kind, but can be slow. The atmosphere is laid back and there is live music sometimes in the back room. I like the decor and multiple brew options. There are also board games to play if desired.

Consistently good food with a great tap list, but 100% of the times we've been here the service has been poor. This would be a great place to have those "scan a QR code at your table and order from your phone" systems, because the servers don't pay attention or listen. If it wasn't for the twice monthly Irish music sessions I wouldn't come back.

We found this place by accident, and we're glad we did. Enjoyable place to go and grab a beer and a bite to eat. Services great, food was really good, and they have a wide selection of beers and other drinks. They have different things going on everyday, we went on a Thursday evening, which was trivia night. It ended up being a lot of fun interacting with all the other patrons in trivia. Will definitely be back here again!

We stopped in on a trivia night and feel like the servers should walk their sections a bit more. They have connected rooms across 3 spaces & good luck if you aren't in the main room. The food is good, but don't be in a rush if you sit at a table.

Very welcoming atmosphere. Good menu consists of elevated bar food. We had the BLT with avocado and meatloaf with mashed potatoes. Both were worth getting again. The star of the night was the apple crisp. They really are no words of describe how incredible it was. Seriously, if you go for no other reason for the apple crisp!! We also loved the element of familiarity with those sitting around the bar. Everyone seem to know everyone. Very nice atmosphere.

I had the burger and it was great. The bbq sauce is sweet but not a detractor at all with the saltiness of the bacon. I wish they had fries as I'm not a chip fan but I ate of the house made chips. We shared the bacon wrapped pimento cheese stuffed jalapeños and OMG you have to get those. My wife had the build you own grilled cheese with avocado with the soup of the day which was a pepperoni pizza soup both of which were great. I now see why Chef Maneet brought Guy here for DDD.

Food and service were great. We enjoyed meatloaf, grilled cheese and macaroni and cheese. Key lime pie was delicious!

Homegrown Taproom is a fun place to go and watch a game with food that is fine, but nothing to rave about. I truly mean that, the food was good just not next level good. With the price of eating out these days I want next level good.

Fun ambiance in the heart of the busy food court. Highly recommend! The bartender was great.

Service was great! We had the PB&J and the turkey and avo sandwich. The sandwiches were served with chips and a homemade pickle. Despite being on "Diners, Drive inns , and Dives." Unfortunately, the food was disappointing. The turkey sandwich had hardly any meat and or filling. The pickle was mushy and the sourdough bread was tasteless. Too bad

Friendly servers...note: they stop serving food at 10PM even though they are open, we went to eat and the kitchen was closed

Really good Meatloaf and their buffalo chicken dip is yummy! Service is good s well!

How many places have gotten the Guy Fieri treatment on DDD? This place has. It's the best thing in Donelson. You can feel honest-to-god love from the staff, the food and beer are home-worthy, and there's a fellowship of patrons I haven't found anywhere else in town. We moved over to the Far Wast side two years ago and the Homegrown is exactly what West Nashville does not have. Such a Nashville treasure. OH, and--not just LGBTQ+ welcoming, but affirming.

Great local pub. Tuesdays is 2-4-1. That's always nice. A few TV's for some sports and the occasional bluegrass band.

My husband and I visited Homegrown on a Saturday evening. The dining room wasn't very busy and we were told to seat ourselves. Having taken a look at the menu, we placed our order for a hot brown and side salad (him) and the pulled pork Mac and cheese with a side of broccoli salad (me). The broccoli salad was fresh and delicious with plenty of bacon on top. My husband did not enjoy his side salad quite as much as there were many large chunks of veggies in the bowl. For our entrees, I thought the pulled pork had great flavor with just enough barbecue sauce, but the Mac and cheese, while creamy, did not have a very cheesy taste. My husband thought his hot brown was just okay. It sat on two pieces of bread, which we had not ever seen before, and did not have much meat on the sandwich. He is a fan of the hot brown (we are originally from Kentucky, birthplace of the hot brown) and he has eaten them many times, but he would not order this one again. I'm glad we gave Homegrown a try, but other than the broccoli salad, these items were not a big hit with us.

We visited on a Friday evening and didn't realize the kitchen closes at 10pm. We had a good 30 min to order food. Normally, I would not visit a place that close to the kitchen closing, but there we were. We chose a table and were greeted by a waitress in less than 4 min. The location sits in a corner strip, so it's easy to miss. We ordered the jalapeño poppers (which takes 20min to cook) and some IPAs. The drink selection is phenomenal. For our meals, we ordered a grilled cheese with avocado, tomato basil bisque, and a black bean burger with Mac & cheese. The bisque came out and I immediately knew something was wrong. Usually, you can smell the basil coming from these type of bisques but nope--this was cold and had a sweet flavor. When the waitress came with our IPAs, I told her it was cold and she said they didn't have a microwave. Ok? She said she will try to get it warmed or get a new one. Ok? The grilled cheese and black bean burger came out and again, bad vibes. As soon as I picked up my sandwich, there was little to no heat. I bit into it and was grossed out. The avocado was blackened and the tomato tasted old. My partner's black bean burger was a mess, but edible at best. I told the server that my sandwich was cold when she bought back my bisque and, she said that it was strange since they just made it. Ok? It was removed from my check. The jalapeño poppers finally came and they were ok. The atmosphere is clean and friendly, but for $50, I left with an upset stomach and a bad taste in my mouth.

Great food and huge variety of craft beer! Loved the atmosphere, server, and the "home town" feel. They have the cupboard of steins for the locals when they come in for their beer. Love that!

Good food, fresh made to order, menu that's slightly limited because they don't have a fryer. They were on Diners, Drive In's, & Dives and Guy got the burger which my husband had and it was good but didn't make his "top 50" list. They only have beer and not a full so we probably won't visit again but it was a good experience.

Love this place so much! It's the local spot and all the servers know you if you come often. Just watched someone come in here and treat them horrible so even though I've been coming here for years, felt it was time to leave a review and make sure that everyone knows any negative reviews left here are reflective of the customer not the establishment. Homegrown is the heart and soul of Donelson.

Sooooo many places in Donelson to eat and this was a hidden gem for me. I have had a full week of birthday celebrations and ended the week here for Sunday brunch. Our server was super nice and spent some time with us sharing the history of the place. I thought it was a new place but found out it has been around for over 7 years. Wow, I just recently noticed it. I loved the decor with old TV and Movie posters around. My omelette was good! And fried potatoes were amazing! I will be back to try out other menu items

I keep trying this place... food is okml. The last 4 visits they don't have an updated beer list. Everything I order is out, but not crossed off their menu. Staff is cussing and unprofessional. I won't be back

First time and may be the last unfortunately. Came for a night out with my brother and his girlfriend. Staff was very nice..the rating was purely off food and beer. The beer was nothing to write home about, a simple house favorite smelled like urine and didn't taste much better. My brother likes cider and the only one they had was ok. For food we ordered Buffalo chicken Mac and cheese and that might have been the best thing we tried. I went simple and ordered a cheeseburger with a side of Mac n cheese not thinking I could go wrong. After cutting the burger in half there ended up being one bite on one side so it was much smaller than imagined. Flavor-basic burger nothing special. Mac n cheese didn't taste authentic to me..was expecting more. Had higher hopes for this place but there are much more places to try.

Love this place!! Atmosphere, food, beers on tap or canned/bottles - I have never had a bad experience here! I love to bring my out-of-town friends here and there have been no complaints from them, either! Keep up the awesome!

This place was unacceptably unprofessional. I came in with three of my friends. It took an hour to receive drinks. I later found out the OWNER was in the room watching our horrible experience. She failed to jump into action and help her servers. As a previous server, I felt badly for the employees. Then, there was hair in our food. It was such an unfortunate experience. The food was beyond disappointing and then inedible once we realized the unsanitary conditions of the kitchen. Redeeming quality was the beer was good (once we received it).

Hi again! I wanted to pop on with a less inflammatory response to other people's sour reviews and share how much I love their totchos. Tater tots covered in nacho toppings. How simple, yet so drool worthy! We went this past Tuesday and we're served the most photographable skillet of totchos I've ever seen. That's really the only reason i'm writing another review; just to show you these tots. So if you're looking for something to do on a Tuesday, hit up Homegrown for twofers and totchos. Or don't. More for me.

True story: Someone recently asked me how I'd describe Homegrown to someone who hasn't been there. My answer? "It's like a hug." Jennifer and Robin have taken such great care on building this taproom into a place where everyone is welcome and the food is made to fill your belly and comfort your soul. Everything from the playlist serenading your ears, to the curated craft beer list, to all the little custom touches in decor and finishes, it's no wonder the Donelson neighbors love to call Homegrown "home". Menu Pro Tip: Just go ahead and add bacon to the Turkey Avocado... or the Grilled Cheese... or just about anything. Oh! And always (ALWAYS) get the pie.

Best Caesar salad I've ever had in my life. My daddy had the BLTA & we both had Mac & cheese for a side. The service didn't miss a beat. Thank you for such an amazing experience and delightful foods! We will absolutely be back here. Such a lovely joint

I wanted to love this place, I truly did. I don't enjoy complaining but this particular experience deserved some attention from a manager, at minimum. When we first walked in there was no greeting from anyone. There was no sign that said open seating. But after we inquired we discovered that it was open seating. The first table we went to was very dusty and had fibers on it. My very first impression was... ew, gross. But I was hungry, and it was dinner time so we stayed. The server mentioned that the table looked dirtier because the sun was shining on it. Truth of the matter was, the table was dirty and the sun was just exposing it. Soon after, they closed the blinds but didn't wipe the table. Things got better for a while and I was able to look beyond my initial first impression. We started off with the homemade hummus and the homemade salsa. Both tasted incredible. We also tried the Mac & cheese, burger, and portobello sandwich, all of which were very good. Our daughter wasn't a fan of the broccoli salad so she swapped that out for more macaroni. I expected homemade chips with the $15.00 portobello sandwich and had I known they weren't, I probably would have substituted for a different side. I had assumed that with the word "homegrown" in their name and our homemade appetizers, that everything was made fresh, including the chips. No biggie. I just made note of it for a future visit because at this point, I would have dined there again. The server did great until the very end of our dining experience. Our adult child, (who is also a server) was so disgusted by the sudden change of attitude, that she wanted me to stiff the server. But I just don't have that in me to ruin someone's day like that, so I didn't. I had ordered apple crisp for dessert and was expecting a warm apple crisp with a nice warm crunchy topping. Instead it was what looked like sautéed apples with a colder granola oatmeal topping thrown on top. It wasn't baked with the dessert and I thought it was weird. I questioned it with the server and she said it usually is baked then walks away. I was stuffed so I was taking it home and didn't think much else of it. I was going to pop it in the air fryer at home and eat it once my food settled because I was full. After I gave her my card to pay I pulled one of the apples out of the bowl to try a bite and it had a hair intertwined in the apple (pictured in this review). I was instantly disgusted! It made me start questioning everything I had just eaten and wondering if I should have inspected my food better vs having blind trust. I was grossed out! Another server was walking by and I said "excuse me, can you please stop our server before she swipes my card because this has hair in it and I don't want it". She was very pleasant and went got our server's attention. I showed her the problem, photographed it for my review, and figured it was no big deal to remove hair crisp from our bill. Our server then approached our table with an attitude, acting as if she didn't believe me. She asked to see the hair, so I showed her too. At this point, I was getting annoyed. I felt as if she was viewing me as someone looking for a freebee and that's not how I operate. There were no apologies. No manager confronted the situation. And we left without even hearing "thank you". It was bizarre. I can deal with a lot of things, but the hair in my food is where I draw the line. I will not return here. It's poorly managed and there are too many good places in this city to eat to be treated the way we were treated.

Cool place to go. Good beer selection. Ordered the hot brown and it was brought out very quickly. The sauce was excellent. Bacon was crispy and the tomatoes were fresh. Service was great and I will definitely return

To commemorate the memory of someone special, we utilized the Yelp app to order delivery from a restaurant that serves food he would have liked. I've been to Homegrown multiple times since their opening and have always been pleased with the food, so when they popped up in the list of delivery options...no brainer. We placed our order and sat back to wait. The app confirmation noted I'd also receive an email confirmation, so I kept checking for it. It finally came through and that's when I noticed it said "Pickup". "What!?! No." With Omicron and all that, pickup was the last thing we wanted. We've all used the Yelp app to order delivery a fair amount so we know the drill, but...apparently not. Nevertheless, when searching for "delivery" in the app, it shouldn't list restaurants that are only available for pickup. Thankfully it was caught quickly, so we were able to adapt. It was reported that not a single person was wearing a mask in the restaurant -- concerning considering the high transmission rates our city is currently experiencing, exactly what we were trying to avoid. The food arrived cold which was disappointing considering it was retrieved quickly. Even so, the meatloaf and mashed potatoes were still fantastic. It's one of my faves of theirs; solidly consistent (just usually warm). We ordered the pimento cheese because it's always been really good too. This time was no different. I consumed a lot of pimento cheese as a child, so I think I now perma-avoid it. But this...this is delish. So even if you're not a fan of pimento cheese, I still recommend giving it a try. I don't think you'll be disappointed. There's the option for crackers, pita bread, or both. We selected pita bread only, but were a bit disappointed that it was so crunchy; more like pita chips -- not that they're bad, just not what we expected. From what I recall in the past, we had soft pita bread with this appetizer. I sampled the cheeseburger and thought it was OK. I've had better burgers, but it was still satisfying. For dessert, I ordered their Caramel Brownie Sundae to split with others. When it arrived, I was disappointed in the tiny portion. But when we dove into it later, we couldn't believe how rich it is! Good thing for sharing because that little brownie packs a punch! It was very good. Don't skip this if ordering dessert. The scores are high for the food, but low for the confusion. We'll still happily dine at Homegrown...just maybe once the pandemic is finally over since delivery isn't an option.

This place had so much potential. I came on a Saturday at 1:30 pm, at 2:20 pm I went to the bar to retreieve my own water. My mistake wasn't leaving as soon as I walked in. The service is horrible. It took over 3 hours to be served. No apologies. The waitress clearly did not care. Then we received a sandwich with a hair on it. This was genuinely the worst restaurant experience I have ever had. I will never be back and highly recommend avoiding this place at all costs. Update: the owner, who was sitting at a table talking with (what I am assuming was her family). Witnessed this entire thing take place. Said nothing and did nothing about the entire situation. She has responded to this, and said my review is "inaccurate". Again, no apologies. I was really excited to try this place. I frequent and love many restaurants. I have worked in the restaurant industry for many years and would never speak poorly on a business without cause. I am an extremely understanding customer that gives grace to understaffed busy restaurants. This was not the case here. I just genuinely believe people should not eat here. Sure, go sit at the bar and order a beer, but I still would advise against eating the food. Thank you Robin for proving my point with your response, you clearly do not plan on taking responsibility or improving customers' experiences. Peace, love, and best of luck.

First time here was underwhelming. First off they have a fantastic beer menu, the only place where I have been able to find more than 1 IPA since being in Nashville. I got a flight and it was really fun that they put it on a paper, where you fill out how much you would rate the beer. Fun experience for sure. The broccoli salad was incredible! So flavorful and delicious. I was blown away, I have never tasted anything like it before. I would definitely recommend this if you're a broccoli lover. The potato salad was also very good! A downside was the entrees, they were very basic. There was nothing special about the sandwiches, you could easily make these at home. The turkey in the turkey sandwich was very hard and difficult to bite. I also wasn't a fan of the tomato jam they added. My friend got the Italian sub which she also stated she could of easily made at home. We both also agreed they would both be better if they were cold sandwiches rather than hot. The chips were good but bland, they should offer more flavors. The pickle that came with our meals threw us off, it had a very weird taste. Turns out they make it themselves and it had only been pickling for a day. The portions we also both thought, were very small. Overall, this place has a great beer menu and has great service. The entrees were just very basic, I would of been a lot happier if the sandwiches were just more than I could make at home.

This is your basic neighborhood taproom. Food is ok, nothing outstanding. Burgers are good but in the smaller portion size

Bacon popcorn had so much salt-couldn't eat. Hamburger-is that meat or slime? (slime-no flavor or taste at all) Side of Mac n cheese-blah and just horrible. The pickles must be made in restaurant as I've never tasted such a bad 'homemade' pickle-pure vinegar. The Swiss, ham and apple sandwich was okay. Don't know where these people grew up and learned how to make 'homegrown', but this Nashville native-states sure wasn't here! And it ain't cheap and the food just plain ain't good.

Nice neighborhood bar. The food is a good quality, and there is a large selection of beer. The daily specials are respectable.

This place and the employees are awesome! Great beer selection, solid food menu and they are not stingy with the tastings. The first time I came it was after teaching my Tuesday night yoga class around the corner. The beers on tap are instantly rotating and Tuesdays they have 2-4-1 beers which is a great deal. They keep a good selection of beers, a variety of local and not-so-local. the clientele isnfriednkynand engaging and they have board games tonoakybwhike you hang and sip! Awesome. I've been here quite a few times at this point and can vouch for their mac and cheese. I'm a connoisseur of mac and cheese and there's (while not baked or southern) is pretty solid. I've had it both plain and with the BBQ chicken, can't do wrong either way. Bottom line - good beer, good food, good people, go enjoy!

Great natural light in this place, which makes for a great environment. Delicious beers. Awesome service that's always a 10/10. Check their Instagram for daily specials and events. A great spot to meet friends. Because we love the bar so much we end up eating here a lot. The food is fine, nothing that stands out. But still a solid spot.

We enjoyed the food and beer but the service was something to be desired. We had a waitress and she did an okay job servicing the table and was pleasant but she appeared to be on something. She struggled to write down our drink and food order and kept asking if this was correct. Even struggled to speak clearly to the group.

Food and service are both really good. The broccoli salad is wonderful. A drew too many raisins for me, but still great. You also should try their quesadilla.

I love this place. It has a great vibe, awesome rotating beer selection, good food, and the staff is wonderful. I always have a rad time here. Plus they have pie!

We had an excellent meal, original burger and bbq bacon burger, served with chips and a pickle. Ordered a side of broccoli salad, tasty. The brownie Sundae was a wonderful end to the meal. Just as a bonus they had live music. We'll be back

I went here because of the reviews but it just was not that good. The beer selection was decent but not great. I got the chicken sandwich special. It was served on plain smallish hamburger bun with chips and part of a pickle spear. I was not impressed. A nice bun with fries would have been great. The chicken barbecue was good but everything else dragged it down.

I really like this place, mostly because it's not overcrowded and has a chill vibe. We got the Turkey burger, and chopped salad. Both were excellent. Also, they have board games and an arcade machine which my little guy loved. There's also a good selection of beer on tap. Overall, I would definitely go back.

What a hidden gem!!! We were in Nashville with our family and wanted to try some local food and were completely blown away by this place! Not only was our food and drinks delicious, our waitress was incredibly friendly and our 12 year old daughter even said that she was the "nicest waitress she ever had!" Our favorite dishes were the meatloaf and tomato basil soup.

I really do value a private owner trying to make a business work, but this place just sucks. "Stuffed" jalapeños that took 25mins to arrive came with half-cooked fatty bacon submerged in bacon fat (appetizer), and their sandwiches come with store-bought chips as a side or you can pay more for some sophisticated stuff like Mac and cheese or slaw for an up charge. Nothing original or house-brought, another strip mall place that will do their best to survive and ibwidsh them well.... But for a very simple meal for 3 at $90 before tip.... They are so far beneath the standard I can't imagine going back.

Small place and a little slow on the service but good flavor and cold brew will make you return for another visit

Hubby and I were visiting TN from Chicago on a work trip. Found this gem and we were NOT disappointed! The food and service were both phenomenal! We started with their homemade Buffalo chicken dip - hot & bubbly, it comes with warm pita pieces and tortilla chips - SO GOOD!! Hubby had the Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese and I had the BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese. We each had a side of their broccoli with bacon salad. The Mac and Cheese was creamy and flavorful and the chicken was juicy. The broccoli with bacon salad - I could eat it every day for rest of my life - no joke! It was creamy with a hint of sweetness and just so delicious! Our server, Tim M, was great! Super friendly, quick with the refills and engaging. The restaurant atmosphere was warm and friendly. Definitely a place to check out!

Awesome flair to some old time faves great choice of brews to wet the palette great local business

Friendly service, awesome space, cool vibe. Never disappoints! I love spending my Friday afternoons bellied up at the bar.

Going to Homegrown is like going home. From my Mom's home cooked meals when I was a kid, the fun posters on the walls, the friendly smiles from the staff and other patrons, enjoying a meal at Homegrown is the closest thing to being at my parents house that I can find. The wall o' taps guarantees you'll find a beer you'll love. Can't decide? Ask the servers! They know the beers they have, and can tell you what you'll love. I highly recommend The Jackson, The Hot Brown or Totchos on Tuesday. OH! $12 Burger and a pint, you can't beat it. Hands down, my favorite spot in Donelson.

Went to Homegrown Taproom with a good friend of mine and had some beers after work. It was my first time here (yes, I was a homegrown virgin), just gotta say that this place is a very laidback and comfy place to hangout and drink great beer and eat excellent food with friends. The friend I went here with calls it their personal CHEERS bar. And it is exactly what you would think, everyone knows everyone. The first thing that I have to say is, who knew that Donnelson had such a cool hang out? They even have another separate room for darts, if you're into that? But if not get ready for a night of great beers on tap and like I already said, some amazing food for a taproom. They have everything from fabulous sandwiches like the Jackson (a great twist on the traditional French dip), to downright killer burgers and salads, to Wait for it...to die for shrimp and grits! Not only is the ambience relaxed and fun, but on Tuesday's they have two for one night and Thursday's they have trivia. (I'm not sure what's happening the other nights of the week, these are just the two things that I learned about on my first visit. It may have been my first, but it certainly won't be my last! CHEERS Homegrown!

My last legit dinner in Tennessee, and I wanted something definitely less "touristy" and far more "local." I found it. Homegrown Taproom is a hidden gem, a hole in the wall looking place in a blink-and-you'll-miss-it street corner in a strip mall. This isn't your Tourist attraction. This is a nitty gritty local spot and I was all here for it. Service was pretty good and remarkably friendly, and they served Austin Eastciders (pineapple)! That was the only Texas drink I've found here. I had an Oatmeal Stout, and it was very delicious and creamy. For my meal I had the pulled pork mac and cheese. The pork's sauce had a super nice sweetness to it that went well with the cheese, and let's just say my leftovers didn't last very long. I loved this spot, vastly more so than the places my other coworkers wanted to go. I live for local places like these, so to finally get a taste of one made my whole trip here worth it.

Really good lunch sandwiches, and a beer selection. Burgers were delicious. We sat at the bar and we had a great service.

Good stuff! Solid service, local crowd with a decent menu. The beer selection is vast and descriptive. It is worth a try and the prices are very reasonable.

Unfortunately, a second chance is a no go for us! The place felt dirty. The service was weird. We weren't impressed by the drinks and neither of us liked our food. We both felt so sick to our stomachs the rest of the evening - and who I went with said his stomach was still hurting well into the next evening. This was our first time there, but too many negatives for us to return. Next!