Coffee, Food and Bar Recommendations
Coffee
We are big coffee fans and this is one of our favorites. It’s in the middle of a walkable neighborhood in east Nashville and right down the street from the best sandwich shop Mitchell’s deli.
180 locals recommend
Dose
1400 McGavock PkWe are big coffee fans and this is one of our favorites. It’s in the middle of a walkable neighborhood in east Nashville and right down the street from the best sandwich shop Mitchell’s deli.
Another favorite coffee shop and they also have a delicious bagel.
53 locals recommend
Retrograde Coffee
1305 Dickerson PikeAnother favorite coffee shop and they also have a delicious bagel.
A Nashville classic.. a few locations around the city but the East Nashville one is the original.
470 locals recommend
Barista Parlor
519 Gallatin AveA Nashville classic.. a few locations around the city but the East Nashville one is the original.
Chill bars with cool aesthetics
One of our favorite low key bars. Great indoor/outdoor patio hang, great drinks. In the fall and winter they do fires and the best hot toddy’s.
Bonus: Roberta’s pizza (originally from Brooklyn NY) is right outside we recommend the pizza rolls 🤤
189 locals recommend
Urban Cowboy Public House
103 N 16th StOne of our favorite low key bars. Great indoor/outdoor patio hang, great drinks. In the fall and winter they do fires and the best hot toddy’s.
Bonus: Roberta’s pizza (originally from Brooklyn NY) is right outside we recommend the pizza rolls 🤤
Another cool laid back bar on the East side with yummy small plates.
70 locals recommend
Inglewood Lounge
3914 Gallatin PikeAnother cool laid back bar on the East side with yummy small plates.
Bars
Voted best Dive bar in Nashville right here in Madison. Play darts or pool while listening to live music.
46 locals recommend
Dee's Country Cocktail Lounge
102 E Palestine AveVoted best Dive bar in Nashville right here in Madison. Play darts or pool while listening to live music.
Lunch spots/quick stops
These are just a few of our personal favorites and go to spots. There are so many wonderful places to eat in Nashville!
A Nashville original.. Mitchells deli has one location in a neighborhood in East Nashville right up the street from one of our favorite coffee shops, Dose.
It’s THE place to get a sandwich in town. My husband recommends the BLT add cheddar and my personal favorite is the Asian Flank. You really can’t go wrong though we have tried almost all of them.
501 locals recommend
Mitchell Delicatessen
1306 McGavock PkA Nashville original.. Mitchells deli has one location in a neighborhood in East Nashville right up the street from one of our favorite coffee shops, Dose.
It’s THE place to get a sandwich in town. My husband recommends the BLT add cheddar and my personal favorite is the Asian Flank. You really can’t go wrong though we have tried almost all of them.
Hunters station is great spot because there are multiple places to eat in this modern day “food court”
Including one of our favorite burgers Hugh Babies! (Also they have a great chicken sandwich).
Family friendly!
100 locals recommend
Hunters Station
975 Main StHunters station is great spot because there are multiple places to eat in this modern day “food court”
Including one of our favorite burgers Hugh Babies! (Also they have a great chicken sandwich).
Family friendly!
Baja Burrito.. another Nashville original. Only one location a little South of town. It’s one of our favorite Mexican stops.
Brisket or steak burrito are some favorite items as well as the fried fish tacos or salmon tacos 👌🏼
109 locals recommend
Baja Burrito
722 Thompson LnBaja Burrito.. another Nashville original. Only one location a little South of town. It’s one of our favorite Mexican stops.
Brisket or steak burrito are some favorite items as well as the fried fish tacos or salmon tacos 👌🏼
Food scene
Below are some of our favorite spots we visit on the regular or bring family to that visit from out of town. All are more of a casual dining experience.
312 Pizza Company
371 Monroe StDeep dish Chicago style pizza.. yum!
Italian style pizza.. you eat at big long picnic tables where you can watch the masters at work making your pizza. Lots of tvs here where you can catch sports games etc.
Good for large groups!
100 locals recommend
DeSano Pizza Bakery
115 16th Ave SItalian style pizza.. you eat at big long picnic tables where you can watch the masters at work making your pizza. Lots of tvs here where you can catch sports games etc.
Good for large groups!
Thin New York style pizza.. their garlic knots are a must try 👌🏼
812 locals recommend
Five Points Pizza East
1012 Woodland StThin New York style pizza.. their garlic knots are a must try 👌🏼
Great for big parties! Good atmosphere, mostly outdoor seating!
778 locals recommend
The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden
731 Mcferrin AveGreat for big parties! Good atmosphere, mostly outdoor seating!
Asian street food.. we love the Udon noodles and the Korean twice fried wings!
54 locals recommend
Hawkers Asian Street Food
626A Main StAsian street food.. we love the Udon noodles and the Korean twice fried wings!
Located on 12th south where there is a lot of shopping and other restaurants. Burger up was one of the first restaurants to exist on this very popular street in Nashville. Their burgers and fries are delicious make sure you ask for homemade ketchup and aioli for dipping!
323 locals recommend
Burger Up
2901 12th Ave SLocated on 12th south where there is a lot of shopping and other restaurants. Burger up was one of the first restaurants to exist on this very popular street in Nashville. Their burgers and fries are delicious make sure you ask for homemade ketchup and aioli for dipping!
BBQ- Edleys offers your traditional bbq like burnt ends, pork sandwiches etc. Some of our favorite things to eat from here though are the bbq loaded nachos/fries (so good). Their burnt ends platter and their hot chicken platter are delicious as well.
363 locals recommend
Edley’s Bar-B-Que
1004 Main StBBQ- Edleys offers your traditional bbq like burnt ends, pork sandwiches etc. Some of our favorite things to eat from here though are the bbq loaded nachos/fries (so good). Their burnt ends platter and their hot chicken platter are delicious as well.
Martins is delicious! It has a few locations around town all pretty large and great for bigger parties. They are our favorite bbq in town. Make sure you ask for Alabama white sauce 👌🏼
401 locals recommend
Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
410 4th Ave SMartins is delicious! It has a few locations around town all pretty large and great for bigger parties. They are our favorite bbq in town. Make sure you ask for Alabama white sauce 👌🏼
This is a louder fun atmosphere. Upscale street food! We recommend their margaritas, chips and guac and pork belly taco :)
265 locals recommend
bartaco
2526 12th Ave SThis is a louder fun atmosphere. Upscale street food! We recommend their margaritas, chips and guac and pork belly taco :)