The Best Sunday Brunch in Nashville: Top Rated Places

Sunday brunch has become a beloved tradition in this Southern city, offering a laid-back yet tasty way to savor the weekend. Whether you’re a food lover, breakfast enthusiast, or traveler seeking delicious experiences, brunch in Nashville is an opportunity to explore local flavors and enjoy the city’s warm, social atmosphere. 

This guide will help you uncover the best brunch spots, from cozy downtown cafes to boisterous places with live music. If you’re looking for the very best, you’ve come to the right place! Want suggestions for your favorite neighborhood? Check out our brunch recommendations for Music Row or some of our favorite breakfast spots in SoBro for more tailored lists.  

Table of Contents

• Local Favorites: Sunday Brunch Restaurants in Nashville

• 7 Beloved Sunday Brunch Restaurants in Nashville

• Best Brunch Downtown Nashville

• Live Music Brunch in Nashville

• Best Brunch in East Nashville

• Best Restaurants for Brunch Beverages

• Brunch and Stay with Placemakr

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Local Favorites: Sunday Brunch Restaurants in Nashville

Nashville offers a wide variety of brunch styles to satisfy every palate. From Southern comfort food to modern American and international cuisines, the city is home to a diverse array of options for a perfect Sunday brunch. Whether you're craving fluffy biscuits, fresh seafood, or farm-to-fork dining, there's something for everyone here.

7 Beloved Sunday Brunch Restaurants in Nashville

Here are seven brunch spots in Nashville that locals rave about. If you want to get a real sense of what the city is like on Sunday mornings and early afternoons, make a reservation to check them out. 

417 Union

A local favorite known for its casual atmosphere and hearty brunch dishes, 417 Union is  perfect for fueling up before a day of exploring the city. History buffs will especially love the space, a two-story building filled with World War II and Civil War Memorabilia.  

Loveless Cafe

Since 1951, Loveless Cafe has been a Nashville institution for country-style brunch. This is a cozy, nostalgic spot perfect for enjoying Southern hospitality and comfort food like the country ham, Tennessee hickory smoked BBQ, and world-famous biscuits.

Hearts

Known for its inviting atmosphere, Hearts is a delicious, Australian-inspired all-day restaurant serving brunch dishes that mix global flavors with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Try the Brekkie Burrito or the Corn + Zucchini Fritters. The Ricotta Hotcakes are a favorite, as well. 

Adele’s

A farm-to-table restaurant in the Gulf with a popular brunch buffet, Adele’s is known for its New American dishes and hip, happening atmosphere. The seasonal menu here is sure to delight every palate. From salads and bagels to a pastrami smoked salmon platter, everything tastes great here. 

Henrietta Red

A seafood-focused restaurant in the Germantown neighborhood, Henrietta Red offers a fresh take on familiar brunch staples, serving a sophisticated weekend brunch complete with oysters and seafood specials. Try the pastries like monkey bread and carrot coffee cake, and savory items like green curry oysters, the fried oyster benedict, and the polenta or Turkish eggs. 

White Limozeen

On the roof of the Graduate Hotel, White Limozeen is an all-pink decor, 21 and up restaurant and bar with a playful menu. Bites range from bread pudding French toast to caviar with soft scrambled eggs. This is the perfect place for a group brunch to catch up with friends. 

SweetMilk

The family-owned SweetMilk is known for its big Southern breakfasts consisting of dishes like steak and eggs, shrimp and grits, and lots of different biscuits. Whatever you order, make sure to try the homemade raspberry jam. 

Best Brunch Downtown Nashville

Downtown Nashville is really the heart of this Tennessee city, making it a perfect spot for brunch before heading to a show, a museum, a park, or some fun honky tonk bars. Accessible and lively, it’s the ideal place to start your Sunday adventures. A few of the best restaurants downtown include Stateside Kitchen, the Twelve Thirty Club, and Acme Feed and Seed. 

Stateside Kitchen

Inside the Dream Hotel, Stateside Kitchen is a chic spot that serves a dynamic brunch menu with creative cocktails. Elegant and fun, Stateside serves everything from steak and burgers to sushi sake, and great drinks. Whether dining with friends, on a date, or alone, this is a favorite for both locals and visitors. Order the deviled eggs or the warm crab dip; diners love the quiche, the chicken and waffles, the free flow mimosas, and the nitro espresso martini. 

Twelve Thirty Club

A stylish multi-level venue, the Twelve Thirty Club offers a high-energy Honky Tonk brunch experience. With its upscale atmosphere, live music, DJ sets, and inventive dishes, it’s perfect for a downtown brunch. On the menu, crowd pleasers include the bloody Mary, avocado toast, caramelized banana French toast, and the all-day egg sandwich. 

Acme Feed & Seed

Acme Feed & Seed hosts a Hangover Brunch every Sunday from 11 am to 3 pm on the first floor. Part of downtown Nashville's Lower Broadway district, this three-story restaurant offers gorgeous rooftop views and the ultimate Music City experience. If needed, order the Hangover Cure here–it comes with an everything bagel, Gifford's bacon, arugula, avocado smash, scrambled egg, and Gruyère.

​​Live Music Brunch in Nashville

In Music City, live performances are as essential to brunch as the food itself. For a true Nashville experience, head to these venues where you can enjoy brunch while listening to live tunes.

Skull’s Rainbow Room

Located in Printer’s Alley, Skull’s Rainbow Room offers a jazzy brunch experience with live performances and classic Southern dishes, all in a historic setting. The speakeasy-style lounge has been operating since the 1940s and serves beignets, a shaved prime rib benedict, and other indulgent brunch dishes. 

Shugga Hi

At Shugga Hi, you won’t want to miss the Jazz and Eggs Sunday Brunch Buffet, which happens weekly. For just over $20 per person, you’ll get eggs with spinach, bacon, smoked sausage, turkey sausage, fried chicken, breakfast potatoes with onions and peppers, biscuits and gravy, donut casserole, cucumber, and kale salad–plus live jazz, which sounds like quite the steal.

Best Brunch in East Nashville

East Nashville is known for its eclectic vibe and cool eateries, making it a hotspot for brunch enthusiasts, in-the-know locals, and returning visitors.

Butcher & Bee

Butcher & Bee is a trendy spot that offers a farm-to-table menu focused on fresh, local ingredients. With its creative small plates and house-made pastries, Butcher & Bee is a favorite for foodies. The menu changes weekly, but you can always expect to see bowls, plates, and sides, in addition to dips like hummus and whipped feta. 

NoKo

With both indoor and outdoor dining spaces, Noko boasts a brunch filled with wood-fired and Asian dishes like tuna crispy rice, hamachi crudo, burrata with wood-fired peaches, and a “burnt ends” rice bowl. If you’re really hungry (or willing to share), opt for the Big Baller Brunch, a 42-ounce tomahawk ribeye, waffles, eggs, and hash browns for $135. 

Best Restaurants for Brunch Beverages

For many, brunch is all about the drinks. Can you say bottomless? In Nashville, brunch cocktails like mimosas and Bloody Marys take center stage, but many restaurants create fun, unique versions of these classics.

Biscuit Love

In the Gulch, Biscuit Love is famous for its Southern breakfast fare. But this restaurant also serves some of the best brunch cocktails in town, including their popular freshly squeezed mimosa, a basic bellini, and a brewed coffee cocktail with Tennessee Whiskey cream.

Marsh House

At the Thompson Nashville Hotel, Marsh House is known for its seafood, but also impresses with its craft cocktails. They do a bloody Mary and a bloody Maria here, and the Celebrity Jeopardy is light and refreshing with vodka, amaro, strawberry rhubarb, and lime.

Brunch and Stay with Placemakr

When you’re exploring the best brunch spots in Nashville, why not make a full weekend vacation out of it? At Placemakr, we like to think we’re the perfect complement to a fabulous Sunday brunch. With comfortable accommodations, friendly service, and three prime locations in Nashville, staying with us allows you to easily explore the city’s culinary scene. Book a hotel in Nashville with Placemakr and experience the best of what this fabulous Southern city has to offer. 

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