I’m a mimosa girlie, so these spots are specific to mimosas. But I noticed that MANY also offer bottomless bloody Marys, too, so use this as your starting place if you prefer the more savory brunch cocktail.

As always, restaurant offerings change regularly. So, always be sure to double-check before heading out anywhere! (Also, some have a 90-minute or 2 hour time limit, so keep that in mind.)

Sorted by neighborhood (with notes for the ones I’ve specifically tried):

Berry Hill/Melrose:

Fenwicks 300 (not technically bottomless, but they sell $18 carafes, so…)

Big Machine: Technically, vimosas (they’re made with vodka instead of prosecco), they’re yummy whatever you call them, especially when you can create your own from their juice and topping bar. And, the patio is excellent. Brunch 7 days a week!

Downtown:

Boqueria: tapas in a fun environment in 5th & Broadway; great for starting a Broadway day drinking day (also includes a bottomless sangria, bloody, and marg option!)

The Farm House: cozy, farm-to-table spot tucked away downtown (also bloodies and beer’mosas)

Liberty Common: beautiful, French vibes and bottomless mimosas (and bellinis) EVERY DAY (Thurs-Sun)

Stateside Kitchen: a DJ brunch; this one can get quite lively… (Fri-Sun). Bottomless frose and bloodies, too!

Tenn in Holston House: Every day – includes bellinis, too.

East Nashville:

Waymore’s – every day!

Germantown:

Germantown Cafe: You won’t see the word bottomless on the menu, but don’t worry – Germantown Cafe will help you stay well-imbibed, with a fun vibe, delicious food, and bottomless bloody Marys and frose (!!), too – or mix and match! Reservations strongly recommended. 

The Gulch:

Federales: Go for the bottomless food and/or add on the bottomless drinks (mimosas or vodkas). This is definitely a more party vibe as the day goes on with a DJ, so go early if you want a more chill, acoustic experience.

STK: An elevated brunch experience, they have an all-you-can eat brunch experience, as well as bottomless mimosas, bloodies, sangria, and tequila sunrise.  

Hillsboro Village:

Twenty-First – also bloody Mary’s.

Midtown:

Commons Club at the Virgin Hotel: Also bottomless rosé mimosas

Sylvan Park:

Park Cafe: Old school style, great food, a patio with live music – and of course, bottomless mimosas – as well as bloodies, aperol spritz, and beer!

Wedgewood Houston:

Mercado: An afternoon brunch option. Butchertown Hall’s WeHo expansion, Mercado has a great atmosphere and flavored mimosas! PLUS, rooftop dining – and carafes of margs!

Dos Santos: Intimate, but also good for the whole gang, and everything I’ve tried there is delicious!

If you know of any I missed, please let me know, and I’ll add them. Cheers, y’all!

XO,
SB

P.S. Wondering what to wear to brunch in Nash? Here are a few ideas (As an Amazon Associate, I earn commission from qualifying purchases):

• Check out this ruffled bodysuit, and pair it with some breezy palazzo pants, or go for a pretty sundress or chic pantsuit. Add these cute Crocs sandals (yes, I said cute and crocks in the same sentence!) or these Hermes dupes, and finish it off with a cute crossbody bag.
• For winter vibes, keep the bodysuit, swap the palazzos for trouser jeans, and grab a suede blazer and some fashion sneakers for a put together look.

P.P.S. Have you seen my post about the BEST Nashville brunches (right now!)?

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Easy, Affordable Brunch in Nashville: Keke’s

While Keke’s is not a local restaurant, it should be in your rotation anyway for several reasons:

• The locations throughout Middle Tennessee are all super easy to get to – and have parking! Nashville breakfast places with parking are rare, so this is a huge plus.
• The menu is extensive and has something to please everyone for breakfast and brunch. And the prices are reasonable – especially for the cocktails! (Again, affordable brunch in Nashville is a rare commodity.)
• The food really is good! Sometimes restaurants become chains for good reason…and Keke’s is one of those. The Donelson location has a 4.8 rating – from over 1400 reviews!
• The atmosphere is friendly and bright. The best brunch spots in Nashville can get trendy and pretentious really fast – Keke’s keeps it casual and approachable.
• It’s one of the few family-friendly brunch spots in Nashville. Bring the kids, bring mom and dad – even though they serve alcohol, a full-on boozy brunch is not the vibe.
• Keke’s is quick service – skip the long waits of the buzzy places downtown! Again, great when the kids are in tow.
• It’s also a great Nashville brunch option for groups, thanks to the ample space and quick service (and did I mention the parking??)

In my completely honest, local’s opinion, Keke’s would not be my FIRST choice for breakfast (see this list of breakfast spots for some of my favorites). But, it definitely has its place and is an important addition to the Nashville brunch scene.

XO,
SB

If a boozy brunch is more your speed, then don’t miss my list of Nashville brunch places with bottomless mimosas (and bloody mary’s, sangria, and espresso martinis!)

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The Best Breakfast Spots in Nashville

Red Headed Stranger – The breakfast tacos are so good. And if you get a frozen marg with breakfast, we won’t tell. In East Nash.

Five Daughters Bakery – Nashville’s most famous bakery, their 100 layer donuts are worth the calories. (They also have mini versions and paleo versions so everyone can have a treat). Various locations.

Wanna Spoon Cereal Bar – there’s nothing quite like cereal and milk for breakfast, and even better if it’s accompanied by a latte. This one is also great for the kids, with a huge backyard for them to run around (and lots of photo ops!) In 12 South

Caliber Coffee – the friendliest coffee shop around, they offer pastries, breakfast sandwiches, chia pudding, and more. In Donelson.

Ladybird Taco – Another delicious breakfast taco spot, be sure to try all of their salsas, as well. And if you want a little boozy addition, head to the East Nash location. 12 South and East.

Crieve Hall Bagel Co. – delicious bagels and schmear, as well as other baked goods (I’m so eager to try their cinnamon roll!). And, if you go on your birthday, you can claim a free bagel! In Crieve Hall/South Nash

Red Bicycle Coffee – crepes, sandwiches, tacos – there’s something for everyone at Red Bicycle. Various locations.

XO,
SB

P.S. Wondering what to wear to breakfast in Nashville? Here are some ideas:

• Check out this ruffled bodysuit, and pair it with some breezy palazzo pants, or go for a pretty sundress or chic pantsuit. Add these cute Crocs sandals (yes, I said cute and crocks in the same sentence!) or these Hermes dupes, and finish it off with a cute crossbody bag.
• For winter vibes, keep the bodysuit, swap the palazzos for trouser jeans, and grab a suede blazer and some fashion sneakers for a put together look.

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P.P.S. If you’re looking for a more in-depth review of a popular breakfast and brunch hotspot, check out my review of the Buttermilk Ranch!

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Located on busy 12South, you will have a wait for this restaurant – so get your name on that list early and wander around looking for murals and shopping while you wait. But, once you’re in, it will be so worth it!

The beautiful pastry display greeting you upon arrival is your first sign that this place is going to be good. Settle in for a boozy brunch with 4 different coffee cocktails (including a traditional espresso martini, of course!) or a variety of mimosas and bloody Mary’s. Or, sip on some locally brewed cold brew or fresh juice.

The menu offers both sweet and savory options, and I recommend sharing both so you get a little of everything. The menu updates seasonally, so ask your waiter for recommendations on the latest specials.

Vibes are immaculate – it’s giving ski lodge, with lush greenery and plenty of natural light. Dress is very casual, but also a cute sundress or brunch outfit will not look out of place.

And, aside from the wait, I’ve always had really great service at BMR, enhancing the experience even further. (And if you’re really in a hurry, they offer walk-up service for pastries and coffee!)

So, is the Buttermilk Ranch worth the hype? Absolutely. But, go with patience (or at an off time) so you can fully enjoy the experience at the best breakfast in Nashville: the Buttermilk Ranch.

And for even more brunch options, check out where you can find bottomless mimosas around town!

XO,
SB

P.S. Wondering what to wear to breakfast in Nashville? Here are some ideas:

• Check out this ruffled bodysuit, and pair it with some breezy palazzo pants, or go for a pretty sundress or chic pantsuit. Add these cute Crocs sandals (yes, I said cute and crocks in the same sentence!) or these Hermes dupes, and finish it off with a cute crossbody bag.
• For winter vibes, keep the bodysuit, swap the palazzos for trouser jeans, and grab a suede blazer and some fashion sneakers for a put together look.

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The Best Brunches in Nashville

(in alphabetical order – sort of)

Buttermilk Ranch

The crowds at this 12 South hotspot can be prohibitive, but there is a reason everyone loves it so much! Pro tip – get on their wait list online before heading out. Or, even better, go during the week, since they’re open 7 days. They offer at least 3 different coffee-based boozy drinks, as well as several mocktails.

Dos Santos

The breakfast burrito. Y’all, literally so good. Plus, bottomless mimosas. Dos Santos is always the vibe. In WeHo.

Evelyn’s

When a hotel restaurant hits, it really hits. Everything on Evelyn’s menu looked so delicious – traditional brunch but elevated. I loved the red velvet french toast and the croissant benedict was also a winner. It’s also just a gorgeous restaurant and lobby. They validate self-parking in their garage, or they offer valet and street parking is available nearby. In the Hutton Hotel in Midtown.

Nelson’s Greenbrier Distillery

At the top of my list is this restaurant with a whiskey distillery (j/k, but the restaurant is so good, it feels that way!). Nelson’s offers delicious cocktails and an elevated, classic brunch menu (try the monkey bread!) Plus, it has a great vibe, can accommodate groups, and offers parking. Take a tour while you’re there for the full experience.

Marsh House

If you’ve not been to this Gulch staple in the Thompson Hotel recently, it’s not your average hotel restaurant. It’s gorgeous and light-filled and feels wholly separate from the hotel, and the food is so good. DO NOT SKIP the cinnamon roll. The shrimp and grits were also great, and the cham-bongs are a fun way to kick things off. This is a bougie brunch sure to impress anyone.

Mercado

Another Tex-Mex option, Butchertown Hall’s WeHo expansion, Mercado has a great atmosphere, biscuits with brown butter that you cannot miss, and flavored mimosas! PLUS, rooftop dining!

Park Cafe

There’s a reason this restaurant has been a long standing staple of Sylvan Park – it’s just good. Brunch service is new, though, and delicious. And with a beautiful interior and a covered patio with live music (and bottomless mimosas!), you just can’t go wrong.

Pastis

This buzzy restaurant is a cross between a Parisian cafe and a New York subway station, and based on their brunch, deserves ALL the accolades it’s been receiving. This is the epitome of a bougie brunch but definitely worth the price tag for the cocktails, food, and vibes.

Sunda

Located in the Gulch, Sunda isn’t a restaurant locals think of often, and that is such a shame. It’s truly one of Nashville’s best – I’ve only ever had an amazing experience there. For brunch, I especially recommend the ube espresso martini, as well as the ube waffles and Japanese fried chicken. All so good. Get one free hour of parking in the garage right next door.

Xiao Bao

Combining traditional American brunch ingredients with their Asian comfort food menu, Xiao Bao is one of the most unique brunches around and one of my favorite restaurants in general. In East.

Snooze

Okay, I know this is a chain and we love to support local around here. But…it’s also really good. The old school diner vibes, paired with an impressive brunch cocktail menu and a menu that features spins on all the breakfast classics, it’s worth a visit. Multiple locations.

Honorable Mention:

Noko

While I typically prefer a more traditional brunch menu and would rather Noko for dinner than brunch, it is one of the best restaurants in town and everything they do is excellent. So, no list of “bests” is complete without them. In East.

Tailgate

A new coffee line, plus boozy coffees, room for the kids to roam around, and breakfast pizza. This one might not change your life (although the prosciutto peach pizza of the month when we went was INCREDIBLE), but it’s a really good option for a casual weekend morning.

Wabash Southern Kitchen

While this one’s off the beaten path in Nolensville, it’s really, really good.

Those are my favorites right now. What would you add to the list? Leave a comment below with your tip!

XO,
SB

P.S. For even more brunch ideas, check out this list of places starting the party a day early – Friday brunch! Or, schedule a boozy brunch date at a spot offering bottomless mimosas or bloody Marys!

P.P.S. Not sure what to wear to brunch? Check out some of these ideas:

• Vibe: Effortlessly chic. Check out this ruffled bodysuit, and pair it with some breezy palazzo pants, or go for a pretty sundress or chic pantsuit. Add these cute Crocs sandals (yes, I said cute and crocks in the same sentence!) or these Hermes dupes, and finish it off with a cute crossbody bag.
• For winter vibes, keep the bodysuit, swap the palazzos for trouser jeans, and grab a suede blazer and some fashion sneakers for a put together look.

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12 South

Bottle Cap – I’ve actually not been to this one, but it’s always popular!

Donelson

Sweetmilk – a locally owned elevated diner. Plenty of parking!

Downtown/The Gulch

Boqueria – a great place to fuel up before shopping at Fifth and Broadway or honkytonk hopping.

Church & Union – Known for their fun vibe and espresso martinis

The Mockingbird – “American classics with a global spin”, don’t skip their donut of the day or the cocktail in a bag!

Ophelia’s – an Italian brunch with a great patio and a great espresso martini.

Tenn at Holston House: a daily brunch with bottomless drink options!

Stateside Kitchen – a lively DJ brunch in the Dream hotel

Germantown

Butchertown Hall – a Tex-Mex flair

West End

Jasper’s – a fun, elevated sports bar (serves brunch Fri-Mon)

And here are some places where you can find brunch every day!

• Buttermilk Ranch
• Cafe Intermezzo
• Ella’s By Christian Petroni
• Hearts
• The Farmstead
• Fenwicks 300
• Liberty Common (Thurs-Sun)
• Milk & Honey
• Snooze

I’m ready to start the weekend now, how about you??

XO,
SB

P.S. Looking for more brunch ideas? Check out my list of spots serving bottomless libations!

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