There’s something sweet and nostalgic about a diner. It reminds us of the days of old, when there were only a handful of things on the menu and the personality of a place was enough to carry you through the week. We’ve found eight awesome diners in Nashville that will put a finger on the pulse of the past – plus give you a solid spot for a breakfast date. Check ’em out!
- Back Alley Diner
Back Alley Diner - Facebook Located in Printer’s Alley, this quirky downtown dive is great for greasy food and fun music. They also love to abbreviate their name to, “BAD” and it’s kind of a neat thing.
- Noshville Delicatessan
Noshville Delicatessan - Facebook Okay, okay - it’s a deli. But the interior has a 50’s diner vibe that dovetails perfectly with their huge sandwiches and perfectly fluffy pancakes.
- Hermitage Café
Hermitage Café - Facebook The quintessential downtown diner, Hermitage is perfect for a late night snack or an early morning hangover helper.
- Nashville Biscuit House
Nashville Biscuit House Biscuits at their best, the Nashville Biscuit House serves up a breakfast for diner connoisseurs with a side of southern hospitality.
- Brown’s Diner
Brown’s Diner - Facebook One of the oldest spots in Nashville, Brown’s has a cult following of older folk and younger history lovers that enjoy the great food and fun vibe the hotspot brings.
- 417 Union
417 Union - Facebook It may be tiny but goodness gracious 417 Union is delicious! We love their breakfast dishes, and it’s necessary for those businessmen up in the early morning for a downtown breakfast.
- Elliston Place Soda Shop
Elliston Place Soda Shop - Facebook This quirky and sweet place is great for breakfast, lunch OR dinner and has managed to bring about a solid following of the young and old throughout music city.
- Arnold’s Country Kitchen
Arnold’s Country Kitchen - Facebook The age-old meat ’n three tradition is carried on strong here at Arnold’s. Check their hours and their menu for a spinning wheel of great eating options.
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Back Alley Diner - Facebook
Located in Printer’s Alley, this quirky downtown dive is great for greasy food and fun music. They also love to abbreviate their name to, “BAD” and it’s kind of a neat thing.
Noshville Delicatessan - Facebook
Okay, okay - it’s a deli. But the interior has a 50’s diner vibe that dovetails perfectly with their huge sandwiches and perfectly fluffy pancakes.
Hermitage Café - Facebook
The quintessential downtown diner, Hermitage is perfect for a late night snack or an early morning hangover helper.
Nashville Biscuit House
Biscuits at their best, the Nashville Biscuit House serves up a breakfast for diner connoisseurs with a side of southern hospitality.
Brown’s Diner - Facebook
One of the oldest spots in Nashville, Brown’s has a cult following of older folk and younger history lovers that enjoy the great food and fun vibe the hotspot brings.
417 Union - Facebook
It may be tiny but goodness gracious 417 Union is delicious! We love their breakfast dishes, and it’s necessary for those businessmen up in the early morning for a downtown breakfast.
Elliston Place Soda Shop - Facebook
This quirky and sweet place is great for breakfast, lunch OR dinner and has managed to bring about a solid following of the young and old throughout music city.
Arnold’s Country Kitchen - Facebook
The age-old meat ’n three tradition is carried on strong here at Arnold’s. Check their hours and their menu for a spinning wheel of great eating options.
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