The Salty

I was fortunate to be apart of their soft opening and wow! First of all - the coffee is unreal. Tastes very close to Blue Bottle (if you're familiar)! The donuts were delicious, breakfast sandwich was , and the avocado toast was phenomenal. Perfect grab and go spot made of high quality fresh ingredients. Fun atmosphere and very friendly staff. Thank you so much!! We will definitely be back.

This is not another run-of-the-mill coffee/breakfast spot. The Salty Donut lives up to the hype!! I attended their soft opening and tried most of the menu items and loved every single one of them. My favorite donut was the Mixed Berry Cheesecake and my favorite breakfast item is a tie between the Croissant Breakfast Sandwich and the Avocado Toast. SO GOOD. 12 South has been growing like crazy lately, and this new addition is well worth the visit. Plus, they have great business hours open early AM - PM. Eden was at the cashier when my group ordered and he was SO helpful and kind, which made for a wonderful first impression. Thanks for having us, I can't wait to return!

I went to check out The Salty (Donut) in 12 south today as I'm so excited we had a location open in Nashville this summer! I used to live in Miami and would visit their location in Wynwood at least once a month, so I am super excited to have these amazing donuts nearby now! The store front is super cute and in a great area of 12 South. I loved that the staff was so sweet and that there was both indoor and outdoor seating available. I tried to vanilla iced latte and was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't overly sweet! I also got 2 donuts, the chocolate cake (to die for!) and the brown butter & salt cake (also good, but not as good as the chocolate). I love this style of donut more than those that are branded as "multi-layers" because these donuts had a perfect kind of consistency and weight to them. I also ordered the ham & cheese croissant, which was my favorite food item! The ham and cheese were so delicious in a perfectly flakey croissant crust. I can't wait to go back and get another one!

If you’re in Nashville and have a sweet tooth, The Salty is a must-visit. Located in a great, walkable spot, this donut shop is as stylish as it is delicious. They’ve got an amazing selection of unique flavors—everything from classic to creative, and each one is beautifully made and full of flavor. You can tell they put real thought into their ingredients and presentation. The vibe inside is fun and modern, and it’s the kind of place you’ll want to hang around for a while—not just grab and go. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, The Salty is a top-tier donut experience. Highly recommend!

The Salty Donut in 12 South is a nice spot if you’re already in the area and craving donuts and coffee. We tried the Banana Cream Cold Foam Latte and the Brown Butter & Salt Donut (vanilla bean cake donut with a brown butter glaze and Maldon sea salt). Both were delicious—the latte was smooth with just the right sweetness, and the donut had a perfect balance of rich flavor and a hint of salt. The shop itself is small but cozy, with a few outdoor tables for seating. Service was friendly and quick, which made the stop even better. Like most places in 12 South, parking can be a challenge (and usually paid), so plan ahead. Overall, a solid choice for a sweet treat and coffee break while exploring the neighborhood.

Very cute spot! Counter style with indoor and outdoor seating (dog friendly!). Almost no like at 730am on a Friday. We had the key lime donut, berry cheesecake donut, bacon egg cheese croissant, cinnamon milk cereal latte, and banana cream cold brew - all delicious! The weakest was probably the croissant but that’s expected. Service was incredible, super nice staff. We’ll be back!

I got the Mixed Berry Cheesecake Donut. I was really expecting it to be way too sweet. I was very pleasantly surprised! It was so good and I would definitely get it again. The staff person working there when I went was incredibly kind and helpful. Shout out to him! I told him I don’t know anything about coffee, but wanted to get something for my partner and he made a custom drink which I was later told was very yummy. I got a matcha as well. Probably not my favorite matcha in town, but a pretty good one! The shop itself is so cute. While I would have loved for it to have the convenience of having its own parking lot, it was pretty easy to park on the street nearby.

Just came for the donuts and coffee - great location, clean and welcoming atmosphere, great selection. Cold brew is very good and staff was knowledgeable about different options. The brown butter donut was delicious, inbetween a cake and a lighter donut, the dough was flavorful and the icing was drool-worthy. If I’m ever close enough again, you bet I’ll be back to try another one.

I ordered the mixed berry cheesecake donut which was both beautiful and delicious. The cheesecake center was the perfect texture and not too sweet. I have to say I much prefer their donuts over the other donut place nearby I had the banana crème cold foam iced latte from the summer menu to drink and it was excellent. Strong coffee and subtle fresh banana flavoring. I felt bad that there was only one person working when we got in. She was working on two big orders as the line started growing. So it took a minute to place my order, but she was friendly, calm and collected. Thankfully she had some help a little later. It's definitely cramped inside when there's 6 people in line. We parked for free on a street in the neighborhood and took a nice stroll over. I didn't like that people were just walking in from the street to use the restroom without ordering anything as if this place a rest stop.

I learned about The Salty from Yelp and decided to pop in. I love that they promote high quality ingredients. And it shows in their products!!! I went sweet and savory. For the sweet I tried the traditional glazed, as it was a childhood fave of mine. If you can nail this, you have my heart. Well.. salty... here is my heart . The right amount of fluffy and chewy... not overly sweet but yet still plenty sweet. Brioche perfection. For the savory. The breakfast croissant. Now, I make this at home. I'm pretty well versed in this Sammie. And I can give this one an A+ with confidence. Breakfast duo winner!!

I really enjoy this place. This is my second visit and both times the staff has been helpful in suggestions. I got their seasonal Banana Cream Cold Foam Matcha Latte and the seasonal Vanilla Bean Cookies & Cream Cake Donut. The Matcha wasn't super sweet, which was just what I was looking food! The Banana Cream Foam also wasn't super overpowering, which was nice. And that donut...I'm still dreaming about it lol. The last visit I had the Hot Honey Chicken Salad Sandwich on a buttery, flakey croissant. And let me tell you, it did not disappoint.

Went there on Sunday and really liked it. Had an iced latte with almond milk and glazed donut holes, which were amazing. The donut order came with six donut holes. The place was pretty full, since it was Sunday, but we sat outside under some umbrellas they had and it was a great time.

Mood: Cute Sweet treats Think I came at a good time because I've seen those lines! Friday morning about 11am was good. Service was cool; the barista & cashier were both pretty chill with smiles on their faces. Atmosphere is very hipster, coffee lovers. Nothing too crazy outside of a coffee, cafe, doughnut spot. The treats: Matcha latter 8/10 not too sweet but had that green tea flavor Chocolate sheet cake 9/10: delicious chocolate doughnut with right fluff & texture. Vegan PB&J 6/10: was semi flavorless and kinda hard when I bite into it right outside the store. If you're on 12 Ave south check them out. Try more goodies & let me know your favs.

Well I ate and drank my items so fast so Hopefully that tells you how good it was. I just had a regular cinnamon roll that would have probably been better if it was heated up but still amazing nonetheless. I tried their summer banana matcha latte drink that was basically a mixture of everything but it was still really good! It's a cute little shop with not that much seating so beware, but there is an outdoor area too if you're feeling like you can take the heat.

I love donuts and breakfast, so trying this spot was a must. I've been twice because my first time was in the evening and the options were slim. It's a comfortable, small spot, but not overcrowded when I went. Street parking is available on 12th and on the neighborhood streets. I didn't love anything, and it is expensive. It would be a while before I return. Like: service (kind & helpful); peach cobbler donut (specialty, fresh peach slices); brown butter & salt cake donut (buttery, moist, right amount of salt); bacon, egg, cheese sandwich (fresh croissant, smooth egg, only 1 piece of bacon though, $15) Dislike: traditional glazed (dry, bready, possibly stale)

The Salty adds yet another option for coffee and donuts in 12 South, but the newly opened shop has some really nice features. You order at the counter and they give you a number if you're dining in. They then bring your food & drinks to you. First, they have a nice selection of sweet and savory treats. I tried the "Honey and Sea Salt Cragel." It reminded me of a glazed soft Greek Bagel with a nice honey glaze. But it's $6. Butter or cream cheese would have been $1 more. I also tried the Maple & Brown Sugar Cold Brew for $6. It was flavorful, but milkier than I expected. The Salty is nice and it has a lot going for it, including some unique pastries and lunch service (sandwiches, a salad, and a power bowl) until 3:00 pm. Their outdoor patio is spacious and wonderful, with lots of tables. There is also music coming through speakers on the patio. The location is a good one and the coffee bar makes some tasty drinks. There are also a few negatives here. First, for me, my order did not arrive at one time; my Cragel arrived quickly and my Cold Brew arrived 5 minutes later. It would have been nice if everything had arrived together. Also, please be aware there are only 8 different donuts, including 1 gluten free option and 1 Vegan option. So, only 6 if you desire fat and gluten. But, pricing and value are the real negatives here. It costs $52 for one dozen donuts. And, you're not getting anything free for that price; no 13th donut and no price break. In fact, 6 donuts cost $26, exactly half the cost of a dozen. They're not even trying to give us a quantity price break. There's also a $1.25 up charge in the fine print for adding Almond Milk, Oat Milk, or Half & Half to your coffee or espresso beverage. Yikes! Overall, the store is clean, the patio is nice, the flavors are good, but the prices are the highest in Nashville. There is no value here. You're paying more because it's in 12 South. But so is Buttermilk Ranch, Five Daughters, and Hearts.

Had the opportunity to try The Salty during their soft opening and wow I'm impressed, and happy we have another donut place in the area. Service was friendly and my sandwich I ordered came out quickly. The interior isn't that large, but they have tons of outdoor seating which is ideal for a nice day. I tried a few items and can report back that it was all delicious. - We tried 4 different donuts: glazed, brown butter, chocolate cake, and mixed berry cheesecake. The picture speaks for itself, truly amazing. - Gruyere Bacon Sandwich: Perfectly cooked and great taste albeit on the smaller side - Drip coffee: Very good coffee that paired well with the donuts I'll be coming back once they open and recommend giving it a try!

I really enjoyed my experience at The Salty's soft opening. Sampling the menu was a great way to see what I would and wouldn't like. I loved the avocado toast the most! The decor and the aesthetic was so cute. There is indoor and outdoor seating. They offer coffee for beverages as well. The donut were huge and the glazed one was my favorite. The staff was sweet to walk you through the menu and explain what the options were. This is a great breakfast spot for the area that is not a full sit down restaurant. You can take your items with you as you stroll down 12 south.

Local to 12S - we have lots to pick from these days in 12S but we frequently return to The Salty. The coffee and matcha is quite good, as are the donuts. They treated us like kings and queens when they launched. Very well run establishment.

This is not another run-of-the-mill coffee/breakfast spot. The Salty Donut lives up to the hype!! I attended their soft opening and tried most of the menu items and loved every single one of them. My favorite donut was the Mixed Berry Cheesecake and my favorite breakfast item is a tie between the Croissant Breakfast Sandwich and the Avocado Toast. SO GOOD. 12 South has been growing like crazy lately, and this new addition is well worth the visit. Plus, they have great business hours open early AM - PM. Eden was at the cashier when my group ordered and he was SO helpful and kind, which made for a wonderful first impression. Thanks for having us, I can't wait to return!

I placed a pickup order online through the website. The order was correct, the food/drink were delicious, and the service was very quick! In fact, my order was ready earlier than the time listed. When I arrived inside, the place was clean, there was no line, there was plenty of indoor and outdoor seating available, and the natural sunlight lite up the indoor space-- all good vibes here. I ordered the matcha latte, mixed berry cheesecake donut, and traditional glazed donut. Highly recommend, will definitely be back!

I understand they just opened but holy moly if the service is understaffed and lacking. There were huge lines and the woman taking orders was also in charge of running kitchen orders and also boxing pastries they need more help or a better system because it is not working. I made an online order and the pickup area was not clarity marked plus the website like said card failed so I wasn't even sure if they charged it. They need to get their systems straightened out ASAP or people won't bother waiting for this.

Really yummy! Ordered an iced americano and a brown butter cake donut and they were both so good. Cute outdoor seating area.

Delicious unique "cragels", which is a blend of a croissant and a bagel. Their cake donuts are delicious. Their flavored lattes are good... not super sweet, unlike most places. The bacon gruyere melt sandwich was bad. It's mainly bread with barely anything in the middle. It wasn't even warm. Their customer service is really lacking, especially at opening time. Not everything is ready and out for display until 7:30ish. They had donuts on trays towards the back, but they were not in the case. Sauces for lattes aren't ready. It's as though they should open at 8a. I understand this location recently opened, but the workers just seemed to be unprepared, confused and moody... and there were only 3 customers. I've been there a few times so this is not judgment after one experience.

Went for the grand opening and was so impressed by everything we ordered! The donuts and avocado toast were delicious and so was the iced latte.

I've only tried their classic brown butter and salt donut and the honey salted cragel, as far as baked goods so- no notes. Both sweet salty combos were outstanding. The donut has this delicious crunchy bottom layer but otherwise a fluffy cake texture. And I love that they aren't so obnoxiously sweet like ahem daughters can be. Plus they have great seating in and outdoors. My only complaint is the $1.25 for alt milks, they aren't alone but I resent this price tag. You should get a whole cup of that milk for that price. But my latte (whole milk, my stomach will deal) was excellent and the cashier was super helpful in giving me the run down on their menu.

I was fortunate to be apart of their soft opening and wow! First of all - the coffee is unreal. Tastes very close to Blue Bottle (if you're familiar)! The donuts were delicious, breakfast sandwich was , and the avocado toast was phenomenal. Perfect grab and go spot made of high quality fresh ingredients. Fun atmosphere and very friendly staff. Thank you so much!! We will definitely be back.

Do not, I repeat do not! Get their matcha. I got charged $10 for a cup of iced almond milk. Very disappointing

Genuinely couldn't recommend somewhere less. TLDR: go somewhere else for breakfast. Going to start with my biggest complaint: that was the worst Matcha that I have had in Nashville. The thin cold foam added no sweetness or banana flavor and the drink lacked any natural matcha sweetness. I drink Matcha every single day, and I'm an avid supporter of local businesses and restaurants, so it's frustrating to have such a vile drink and feel so terrible paying nearly 9 bucks for it after tip. Do not order their drinks. Next I had the worst Power-bowl: 18$ for quinoa, lettuce, sweet potatoes and red onion with no protein, so of course I paid three dollars to add on the sad egg. Genuinely couldn't fathom how bad it was. Finally the outrageously priced donuts: don't even waste your time. You'll find better in Nashville, I was completely unimpressed with the cinnamon bun donut and the regular glazed. Definitly did not taste fresh. Paid over 40$ because we came into this place genuinely excited to try a new place. My friends were all equally disappointed so let's just consider this all 3 of our reviews.

Ordered the salted honey cold foam latte. Waited 20 minutes because they were packed. Once it was ready for pickup, I noticed there was no cold foam. They said they were out. No ask for a new drink. So I got a latte. Just coffee and milk for $8. And the latte was terrible. Tasted like 99% milk on ice.