Hugh-Baby's

"Another welcome entry in the category of leveled-up nostalgia trips, this mini fast-food chain by Pat Martin (of Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint) serves filling burgers (including slugburgers), barbecue sandwiches, and hot dogs at three locations. Kids love the patio play area at the Berry Hill and Charlotte Avenue locations and the roster of creamy old-school milkshakes with ice cream." - Ellen Fort, Jackie Gutierrez-Jones

"One of Nashville’s best burgers can be found at Hugh-Baby’s, a fast-casual joint from Pat Martin of Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint with locations across town (and a bonus outpost in South Carolina). Burgers are built with smashed patties, veggies, and tangy comeback sauce that also makes an excellent dip for fries. If you’re not a burger fan, you can opt for a hot dog, chicken or catfish sandwich, or a plate of chili cheese fries instead." - Kellie Walton

"Pitmaster Pat Martin’s throwback fast-food chain, Hugh Baby’s is an elevated fast-food joint serving sloppy-in-the-best-way smash burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, and shakes under $10. There are three locations around Music City and a satellite spot in Charleston, each of which is no stranger to crowds grabbing a cheap yet delicious bite." - Kellie Walton

"Pitmaster Pat Martin’s throwback fast-food chain, Hugh Baby’s is an elevated fast-food joint serving sloppy-in-the-best-way smash burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, and shakes under $10. There are three locations around Music City and a satellite spot in Charleston, each of which is no stranger to crowds grabbing a cheap yet delicious bite." - Kellie Walton

"Pat Martin’s rapidly expanding, meaty brainchild serves up burgers and barbecue in a fast-casual setting. Though technically a fast-food restaurant, Hugh Baby’s puts an emphasis on quality by grinding patties in-house every day and serving up the same slow-smoked barbecue that makes Martin’s other Nashville restaurant (Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint) a crowd favorite. Their Charlotte Avenue location also boasts a playground that helps keep the kiddos entertained while the grown-ups savor their meal." - Jackie Gutierrez-Jones, Delia Jo Ramsey