Turkey and the Wolf Icehouse
Sandwich shop · East Germantown ·
Inventive sandwiches, burgers, and frozen cocktails in a quirky setting
Inventive sandwiches, burgers, and frozen cocktails in a quirky setting
"The New Orleans location of Turkey And The Wolf kicked off the hypey sandwich shop trend nearly 10 years ago. Now, they're open in East Nashville with long lines, slinging those same iconic sandwiches—like the saucy collard melt and the famous fried bologna. Come for lunch and get one of those, plus any vegetable side, like the cabbage salad tossed in a roasted chili-coconut vinaigrette, and pay attention to the “cold sandwiches” section of their menu. In typical Turkey And The Wolf quirkiness, it’s just a list of beers. The line moves quick, so after you order, find a table in the yard, sip your Coors Banquet, and promptly warn the neighbors about the joyful expletives you’re about to utter. They’re also slowly rolling out Nashville-only specials, so look for hashbrown and salmon roe sandwiches or flaky spanakopita." - ann walczak, jackie gutierrez jones 2, adam sloan, carlo mantuano, jackie gutierrez jones 2, jackie gutierrez jones 2, carlo mantuano, adam sloan, ann walczak, ann walczak, ann walczak, jackie gutierrez jones 2
"One of the most hyped openings in Nashville, Turkey And The Wolf Icehouse brings the New Orleans sandwich shop to East Nashville. It’s your childhood fevered dream come true, complete with Hamburglar plates, slap bracelets, and sandwiches fusing fillings like hashbrowns and salmon roe into weird—if not blissful—harmony. Their patio is the place to be on a sunny day." - jackie gutierrez jones 2
"Grabbing lunch here is like popping into a friend’s backyard barbecue, complete with the McDonald’s plates someone’s mom never threw out. Except instead of hot dogs and hamburgers, it’s fried bologna sandwiches, and instead of lemonade, it's frozen French 75s." - ann walczak, jackie gutierrez jones 2
"The ‘90s sure were great. And Turkey And The Wolf Ice House, an East Nashville location of their New Orleans sandwich shop, is here to bring a little of that era back. Cute tchotchkes are everywhere at this walk-up window under a draped carport. An inflatable turkey and a foam Budweiser cooler sit over by the silverware station. Flags of characters like Donatello from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles hang from the pavilion ceiling. Coming here is like having a sandwich in a kid’s room. Except that sandwich isn’t a cute little PB&J—it’s a towering behemoth filled with bologna, hot mustard, and potato chips or slow-cooked collard greens and swiss cheese. Or, more recently, a crispy hashbrown patty, anchovy crème fraîche, and a healthy amount of glistening salmon roe. And each one is served on an old McDonald’s souvenir plate. Nothing about this place needs to be taken seriously except how good this food is. photo credit: Turkey And The Wolf Icehouse photo credit: Turkey And The Wolf Icehouse photo credit: Turkey And The Wolf Icehouse photo credit: Turkey And The Wolf Icehouse Pause Unmute A lot of the offerings on the modest menu, though delicious, are a copy/paste from New Orleans. And while we love having Turkey And The Wolf in our backyard instead of a road trip’s length away, it would be nice to have a few more items that remind us we are, in fact, in Nashville. Still, with additions of submarines on freshly baked french longboys and ice cream sandwiches, they’re slowly distinguishing this one from its Bayou brother. All the seating is outdoor, though the pavilion has plastic draped walls for some heat—or, when the fans are on, a bit of shade and cool. The picnic tables on the lawn next to a large metal camper covered in string lights make you feel like you’ve been invited to the ultimate backyard party. This is fantastic for most of the year here, but we imagine it’ll be pretty limiting during the winter. Food Rundown Collard Green Melt This is one of Turkey and the Wolf’s signature inventions. Collard greens turn creamy and melty in their own right, get smothered in melted swiss, and drizzled in a perfectly vinegary dressing. Cole slaw adds crunch and the marble rye makes you reimagine every reuben you’ve ever had into this vegetarian version. Don’t you dare skip this one. photo credit: Turkey And The Wolf Icehouse Fried Bologna School lunch nostalgia gets a glow-up. A sandwich of towering proportions, this combo of griddled bologna and practically a whole bag of chips put Turkey And The Wolf on the map and launched them into a bonafide sandwich empire. And as the OG, it’s one of the most ordered items on the menu next to the collard greens. The spicy mustard, mayo, and chip situation really makes it. photo credit: Turkey And The Wolf Icehouse McCaviar This sandwich is made up of an expertly crispy hash brown in a buttery hamburger bun with little fishy firework pops of roe. Between that and the super tangy crème fraîche studded with lemon zest, it’s a decadent little number. And a struggle to stick to ordering just one. photo credit: Ann Walczak Chicken Pot Pie Empanada With a crackly crust and an umami-filled filling, this clearly-not-your-standard pot pie is rolled into a handheld beauty for easy delivery. It’s peppery and tangy with a subtle heat, and when dipped in the cool tarragon buttermilk sauce, it's easily one of the best things on the menu. photo credit: Turkey And The Wolf Icehouse Sweet Potato Waffle Fry Salad The waffle fries naturally get a bit soggy from all the toppings, but we say, soak it up, my friend. The peanuts and vegetables all meld together in a little slurry all over the top, and each bite delivers the perfect amount of heat. photo credit: Ann Walczak Grand Slam Toasty Ice Cream Sandwich It’s a trippy thing to blow on an ice cream sandwich, but you will for this one because it arrives piping hot. The burger bun surrounding the ice cream is super toasted—almost burned—but it tasted like an overly done s’more, so no complaints. The unfortunate part comes when all the super sweet little honeycomb crunchies fall off when you pick it up. Overall, the whole thing is sweet, on sweet, on sweet, and not our favorite. photo credit: Ann Walczak Cocktails The cocktails aren't an afterthought here. They have a frozen French 75 where you can really taste the prosecco. Too often, this cocktail just tastes like frozen lemonade. If you’re coming here in the summer, get this. There’s also a bourbon and Barq’s, which is exactly as it sounds—bourbon mixed with Barq’s root beer, served in a Muppet movie glass. photo credit: Ann Walczak" - Ann Walczak
"Nashville’s outpost of the New Orleans powerhouse from chef Mason Hereford and Lauren Agudo has delivered in many ways, from its famous, towering fried bologna sandwich to buckets of Miller High Lifes served on its quirky patio. The duo also brought along their very good burger, the Mama Tried Burger with two patties, lettuce, onions, tomatoes, cheese, pickles, and a special sauce on a sesame-seed bun. The burger is worthy of a visit on its own, but it’s even better when accompanied by a bowl of seasoned crinkle-cut fries and a “cold sandwich,” also known as a PBR tallboy." - Ellen Fort
