What Is the Best Brunch in Nashville?
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The best brunch depends on your neighborhood and the kind of meal you want, so start with a current critics’ list. The Infatuation’s Nashville brunch guide, updated January 27, 2026, names 19 spots across the city (The Infatuation). They range from Husk on Rutledge Hill and seafood at Henrietta Red in Germantown and Marsh House in the Gulch, to Australian cafes such as Two Hands and Hearts and soul food at Shugga Hi Bakery and Cafe in North Nashville. The Gulch and East Nashville have the most picks on the list, with five each. For a family brunch in 12 South, The Butter Milk Ranch at 2407 12th Ave S is also on the list.
The Guide’s Brunch Spots by Area
| Area | Spots | Cuisine |
|---|---|---|
| The Gulch | Maiz De La Vida, Marsh House, The Mockingbird, Two Hands, Federales Tacos & Tequila | Mexican, seafood, American, Australian |
| East Nashville | Noko, Dino's Bar & Grill, Cafe Roze, Turmeric & Co., Hearts | fusion, bar food, American, Indian, Australian |
| 12 South | The Butter Milk Ranch, Urban Grub | bakery and cafe, steakhouse |
| Midtown | Nelson's Green Brier Distillery, Suzy Wong's House Of Yum | American, fusion |
| Germantown | Henrietta Red | seafood |
| The Nations | Stay Golden | American |
| Rutledge Hill | Husk | American |
| Wedgewood-Houston | Pastis | French |
| North Nashville | Shugga Hi Bakery And Cafe | soul food |
Source: The Infatuation, January 27, 2026; addresses for each spot are in the guide.
Beating the Brunch Wait
- Arrive at opening or book a reservation where the restaurant takes them.
- Join an online waitlist if the restaurant offers one, and wait nearby.
- Go on a weekday if your schedule allows, and check each restaurant’s brunch days.
- Have a backup on the same street, as in 12 South, where restaurants are close together; see whether 12 South is good for brunch.
East Nashville’s Sunday waits are covered in the wait time at East Nashville brunch spots on Sunday.