Last week I took a road trip with my two best friends, Maggie and Christina, to one of my favorite places: NASHVILLE.
We made the journey for the CMA Festival that was happening downtown all weekend. Before we left, I made arrangements for transportation, housing, and, of course, food. After living in sweet, wonderful Nashville, TN this past year while attending Lipscomb University, i definitely tried my fair share of delicious local food. I couldn't wait to show my friends all the unique and tasty restaurants and coffee shops I have frequented.
So i started making a list of all the MUST TRY places in Nashville for our trip; unfortunately, there are not nearly enough meals in a 48 hour span to hit all my favorite spots. We hit a handful of my favorites, but to be honest, you can stay in Nashville a year and still not try all of the incredible foods they have to offer.
However, if you are planing a road trip to Nashville any time soon here is my list of my all-time favorites in the city:
Breakfast:
Coffee (the key to my heart):
BBQ:
BURGERS:
Mexican:
Pizza:
Best (expensive but worth it):
Dessert:
other yummies:
This list does not even begin to scratch the surface of all the GREAT food the Music City has to offer, but i hope it gives your taste buds some direction for your next stop in one of my favorite places.
(my favorite local spot)
they serve breakfast all day (hooray)
the gluten free chocolate chip pancakes are TO DIE FOR
they also serve Bongo Java's coffee
they serve breakfast all day (hooray)
the gluten free chocolate chip pancakes are TO DIE FOR
they also serve Bongo Java's coffee
Pancake Pantry
(a pancake lover's dream)
beware of long lines here, but this place is a commonly recommended "must see"
(a pancake lover's dream)
beware of long lines here, but this place is a commonly recommended "must see"
(crepes)
adorable little shop with the most delicious crepés with tons of options including breakfast, sweet, and savory
they even have gluten free crepes
they even have gluten free crepes
(keep your eyes peeled for famous people here)
great place for breakfast or lunch
The Well
a portion of their proceeds go towards building wells in third-world countries
(order the fire side iced or hot..it's amazing)
a portion of their proceeds go towards building wells in third-world countries
(order the fire side iced or hot..it's amazing)
Crema
great place to order a pour over if you like strong coffee, but they also have stellar lattes for the sweeter coffee drinkers
(ranked in the top 10 coffee shops in the U.S.)
super hipster. super wonderful.
prepare to see some man-buns and impressive barista tricks
super hipster. super wonderful.
prepare to see some man-buns and impressive barista tricks
Burger Republic
awesome restaurant in the Gulch (a great place to check out while in the city)
order a milkshake with your meal. you won't regret it.
they also have gluten free buns available
awesome restaurant in the Gulch (a great place to check out while in the city)
order a milkshake with your meal. you won't regret it.
they also have gluten free buns available
(WHATEVER YOU DO, get the sweet potato fries)
one of my favorite places, but brace yourself for a long wait if you go on a weekend
one of my favorite places, but brace yourself for a long wait if you go on a weekend
The Pharmacy
another local favorite located in East Nashville
their burgers are a must-try for any visitor
The Pharmacy Burger is classic and amazing, but they also have more adventurous options like the black bean or guacamole burger.
(their sweet potato fries are also LEGENDARY)
another local favorite located in East Nashville
their burgers are a must-try for any visitor
The Pharmacy Burger is classic and amazing, but they also have more adventurous options like the black bean or guacamole burger.
(their sweet potato fries are also LEGENDARY)
Taco Mamacita
(my favorite)
The Taco Royale is absolutely TERRIFIC, but you honestly can't go wrong with anything on their menu
P.S. order the guacamole for your crew. or the quest. or both.
(my favorite)
The Taco Royale is absolutely TERRIFIC, but you honestly can't go wrong with anything on their menu
P.S. order the guacamole for your crew. or the quest. or both.
Mas Tacos
a small, local taco shop right across from The Pharmacy in East Nashville
SO TASTY
a small, local taco shop right across from The Pharmacy in East Nashville
SO TASTY
possibly the most delicious gluten free crust I've ever had
(don't worry, they have stellar gluten-filled doughs, too)
(don't worry, they have stellar gluten-filled doughs, too)
Urban Grub
PLEASE GO
great date place. everything I've ever ordered here was AMAZING.
they have a fabulous outdoor patio with a fireplace
PLEASE GO
great date place. everything I've ever ordered here was AMAZING.
they have a fabulous outdoor patio with a fireplace
Pinewood Social
this place perfectly captures Nashville's cool, hipster vibe between its coffee bar at the front that serves Crema's coffee and its retro bowling alley at the back.
Such a fun place to try and their food great, too.
this place perfectly captures Nashville's cool, hipster vibe between its coffee bar at the front that serves Crema's coffee and its retro bowling alley at the back.
Such a fun place to try and their food great, too.
(AMAZING ICE CREAM)
a must-go stop in Nashville
if you like coffee, order their espresso ice cream. it pairs perfectly with their salted caramel.
a must-go stop in Nashville
if you like coffee, order their espresso ice cream. it pairs perfectly with their salted caramel.
i cannot recommend Jeni's highly enough.
this local popsicle place is the perfect afternoon snack on a hot Nashville day
located right across the street from a wonderful park
located right across the street from a wonderful park
(chicken)
this 50's style diner is a great local place.
really yummy.
this 50's style diner is a great local place.
really yummy.
(only 100% gluten free restaurant in Nashville)
one of my absolute favorites. this place offers a variety of gluten free options anywhere from pancakes, biscuits, sandwiches, pizza, pasta, and pastries.
great environment and even better food.
one of my absolute favorites. this place offers a variety of gluten free options anywhere from pancakes, biscuits, sandwiches, pizza, pasta, and pastries.
great environment and even better food.
SLOCO
(sandwiches)
fun fact: the owner won Food Network's "Chopped"
they make all of their bread in house (including an awesome gluten free bread)
order the pesto chicken sandwich. it rocks.
fun fact: the owner won Food Network's "Chopped"
they make all of their bread in house (including an awesome gluten free bread)
order the pesto chicken sandwich. it rocks.
(sushi)
oh so tasty. lots of unique choices including sushi pizza.
this place also has other options for non-sushi lovers like burgers.
happy eating.
"so whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it for the glory of God" 1 Corinthians 10:30
oh so tasty. lots of unique choices including sushi pizza.
this place also has other options for non-sushi lovers like burgers.
happy eating.
"so whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it for the glory of God" 1 Corinthians 10:30
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