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BURGER UP
2901 12th Avenue South ~ Nashville, TN 37204 615.279.3767 Great For: “must eat”, meeting friends for lunch or dinner We Recommend: Woodstock Burger, Kale Salad, Truffle & Sweet Potato Fries Tips: No call-ahead or reservations allowed. 10% fee on to-go orders. |
EPICE LEBANESE BISTRO
2902 12th Avenue South ~ Nashville, TN 37204 615.720.6765 Great For: date night, something unique, business lunch We Recommend: hummus plate, Tawook, catch of the day Tips: walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are encouraged. |
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EDLEY’S BBQ
2706 12th Avenue South ~ Nashville, TN 37204 615.953.2951 Great For: meeting friends for lunch or dinner, take-out We Recommend: Brisket Tacos (lunch only), Brisket Platter (lunch only) Tips: Wait times can be long. Head over at 8:00pm on Mondays for Trivia! |
BAR TACO
2526 12th Avenue South Nashville, TN 37204 615.269.8226 Great For: “must eat”, meeting friends for lunch or dinner, take-out We Recommend: Guacamole, Mahi Mahi taco, Plantains, Grilled Street Corn Tips: Call 30 minutes ahead or download the NoWait app to shorten your wait time. Patio seating is the best. Tacos are served “family style.” |
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HEARTS CAFE (12 SOUTH)
2701 12 Ave South Suite B|Nashville, TN 37204 615.649.8065 Great For: breakfast, brunch & baked goods to go The Backstory: This Australian cafe opened in East-Nashville and we are thrilled to have their second location in 12 South in the former Fork's Drum Closet space. |
FRYCE CREAM
2400 12 Ave South ~ Suite 104 ~ Nashville, TN 37204 Great For: The quintessential neighborhood hang We Recommend: Seasonal, or whatever chef Jeremy recommends! Tips: Hours and Days vary so be sure to check out their instagram (linked above) to see what is happening and when! If you want to feel like a local, frequenting this delightful joint is the way to do it. During the winter months, be on the lookout for popups, local dinner parties, etc, |
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LOCUST
2305 12th Ave S. ~ Nashville, TN 37204 [email protected] We Recommend: the menu changes by the month, so check their website or instagram for current offerings Tips: Locust recently won "Best Restaurant" in the country from Food & Wine Magazine and was named to the New York Times "Best Restaurant" list so we'd highly recommend getting a reservation if you'd like to dine there on your trip. |
FONDA
2316 12th Ave S. ~ Nashville, TN 37204 We Recommend: For cocktails, ask for the drink that comes in the cactus mug. Queso Fondido & TOSTADA DE ATÚN are our favorite noshes. Tips: Can't get a reservation when you want? Reach out to your AirBnB Host, she may be able to help get you in! |
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LADYBIRD TACO
2229 10th Ave South ~ Nashville, TN 37204 615.678.8049 Great For: delicious breakfast tacos & delicious lunch. Tortillas are handmade in house and bonus points that the coffee served is from Crema! We Recommend: #5 Breakfast Taco, Guacamole & the Cuban (hot OR iced) from the Coffee bar Tips: Open Every Day from 8:00am-2:00pm |
12 SOUTH TAPROOM
2318 12 Ave South ~ Nashville, TN 37204 615.463.7552 Great For: a tried and true neighborhood institution, the Taproom is the "Cheers" of 12 South where the locals go to sip beer, eat food (it's all good, just get what you want) and escape the chaos of life. Ain't nothin' touristy about The Taproom, and that's exactly why we love it. |
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FROTHY MONKEY
2605 12th Avenue South ~ Nashville, TN 37204 615.292.1808 Great For: the quintessential coffee shop experience as well as breakfast, lunch or dinner! We Recommend: Their specialty coffee drinks, the architect breakfast, Royale Sandwich for lunch or the chicken and waffles for dinner! Tips: Frothy can get pretty crowded, so check out the patio in good weather! |
THE FILLING STATION
1118 Halcyon Ave ~ Nashville, TN 37204 615.818.0012 Great For: grabbing a beer with a friend, unique brews on tap to bring home We Recommend: getting them to recommend anything on tap Tips: We’ve left a growler and a half growler on the kitchen counter...walk it over and fill 'em up! To see what they are currently pouring, click HERE! |
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FIVE DAUGHTERS BAKERY
1110 Caruthers Ave ~ Nashville, TN 37204 615.490.6554 Great For: breakfast, something sweet, healthy snacking (they have Vegan and Paleo Diet specialty donuts that are delicious!) We Recommend: any flavor of the 100 layer donut Tips: Head over early...or check their online donut cam...the donuts go quickly! |
JENI’S ICE CREAM
2317 12 Ave South|Nashville, TN 37204 615.292.7794 Great For: grab a cone and walk the neighborhood We Recommend: brambleberry crisp, sweet corn & black raspberries, middle west whiskey & pecans, wildberry lavender Tips: Jeni’s offers free samples….take them up on it and sample everything they have. And then order a trio. Trust us. Even after all that sampling, you’ll want three different flavors. |
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PROPER BAGEL
2011 Belmont Blvd | Nashville, TN 37212 Great For: when your friends suggest you bring something for brunch. We Recommend: The peanut butter and banana toast, grabbing a bag of assorted bagels and spreads Tips: Post-pandemic they are curbside-pickup & delivery only, so order online! |
BONGO JAVA
2007 Belmont Blvd | Nashville, TN 37212 Great For: breakfast, working remotely, or snacking while you wait for your Belmont kiddo to finish their college tour. We Recommend: Egg McBongos, scrambled with the "Warm & Fuzzy" to drink Tips: Be sure to check out their their Bongo Java After Hours Theater shows & the legend of the "Nun Bun" |
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INTERNATIONAL MARKET II
The Backstory: The original International Market opened 45 years ago in a small retail space that was demolished when the new Belmont Fisher Center for the Performing Arts was built. The son & daughter of the original owners still own/operate and cook for the restaurant. We recommend checking their Instagram @imnashville for instructions on reservations, hours, etc. |
URBAN GRUB
2506 12 Ave South ~ Nashville, TN 37203 615.679.9342 Great For: a cozy night of seafood. This locally owned eatery is has a cozy vibe with lots of nooks to tuck away in. Our personal favorite is pulling up a chair around the outdoor fireplace in the colder weather. |
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THE HENRY
2803 12th Ave S #105, Nashville, TN 37204 MESERO 2803 12th Ave S #202, Nashville, TN 37204 FAST TIMES COFFEE 1119 Halcyon Avenue, Nashville, TN 37204 BOTTLE CAP - A NEIGHBORHOOD HANG 2403 12th Ave S ~ Nashville, TN 37204 615.915.0732 POSTINO 2317 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204 THE SALTY 2311 12th Ave S #105, Nashville, TN 37204 CHAGO'S BELMONT CANTINA 2015 Belmont Blvd, Nashville, TN 37212 |
WANNA SPOON CEREAL BAR
1111 Carouthers Ave. ~ Nashville, TN 37212 615.516.1111 EMBERS SKI LODGE 2410 12th Ave S ~ Nashville, TN 37204 615.866.5652 PLAYDATE 2405 12th Ave S ~ Nashville, TN 37204 LA LA LAND 2212 12th Ave S B3, Nashville, TN 37204 SUNLIFE ORGANICS 2212 12th Ave S Unit 119, Nashville, TN 37204 FAST FOOD OPTIONS Need a quick bite while you're on the go? The Belmont Student Cafeteria also features a Chick-Fil-A inside that everyone (not just students!!) is welcome to frequent (note that hours may vary seasonally with the school year.). Chatime and 615 Deli are also located just around the bend past the gas station. |