In a world of Taco Bells and McDonalds, it’s nice to have a solid sit down at a sweet, hometown restaurant – don’t you think? We concur, and we’ve found our top ten mom & pop restaurants in Nashville for your perusal this summer. Try ’em all – if you can.
- Varallo’s Chile Parlor
Varallo - Facebook The oldest restaurant in Nashville is family-owned and secret recipe guarded, keeping a lockdown on the best chile in the state.
- Mitchell Delicatessan
Mitchell - Facebook The best deli sandwiches can be found in Inglewood, a hotspot for hipsters and local professionals alike. We LOVE their BLT with avocado!
- Back Alley Diner
Back Alley Diner - Facebook Located in downtown Nashville, it’s here that you’ll find the quintessential southern bar folk - and solid bar food.
- Big Al’s Deli
Big Al’s - Facebook If you need catering, Big Al’s your guy! Decadent southern staples round out a solidly meat heavy menu.
- Sky Blue
Sky Blue - Facebook This bright colored and quirky east Nashville eatery has the sunny disposition of your favorite hippie aunt, with the decadent pancakes straight from your childhood.
- Athen’s Family Restaurant
Athens - Facebook Speaking of pancakes - you probably need all of these from Athens. Open at all hours (literally), this 8th Ave location has a revolving door of hungry Nashvillians searching for a home cooked meal.
- Arnold’s Country Kitchen
Arnold’s - Facebook Meat and three, anyone? Arnold’s has the answer, written right and cooked to perfection. Grab your favorite side and a solid slice of pie and you’re crushin’ it.
- Brown’s Diner
Brown’s - Facebook Old and classic, Brown’s diner gives you the southern hometown feel you’re looking for. Whether you’re a local or not, get ready to become best friends with your waitress - that’s just how they do. And they do it well.
- Rotier’s Restaurant
Rotier’s - Facebook The famous hamburger on a french roll keeps Rotier’s on the radar for many a tourist, but Nashvillians love the spot, too. One part old school, the other classically deliicious - you’ll be a convert.
- Elliston Place Soda Shop
Elliston - Facebook Milkshakes from heaven? Flaky pie crusts, carb heavy brunch food and pancakes with scads of butter…? Elliston Place Soda Shop is the perfect spot for a bit of nostalgia and a stunning bite of the past.
Have you visited any of these Nashville hometown hot spots..? Let us know YOUR favorites below!
Varallo - Facebook
The oldest restaurant in Nashville is family-owned and secret recipe guarded, keeping a lockdown on the best chile in the state.
Mitchell - Facebook
The best deli sandwiches can be found in Inglewood, a hotspot for hipsters and local professionals alike. We LOVE their BLT with avocado!
Back Alley Diner - Facebook
Located in downtown Nashville, it’s here that you’ll find the quintessential southern bar folk - and solid bar food.
Big Al’s - Facebook
If you need catering, Big Al’s your guy! Decadent southern staples round out a solidly meat heavy menu.
Sky Blue - Facebook
This bright colored and quirky east Nashville eatery has the sunny disposition of your favorite hippie aunt, with the decadent pancakes straight from your childhood.
Athens - Facebook
Speaking of pancakes - you probably need all of these from Athens. Open at all hours (literally), this 8th Ave location has a revolving door of hungry Nashvillians searching for a home cooked meal.
Arnold’s - Facebook
Meat and three, anyone? Arnold’s has the answer, written right and cooked to perfection. Grab your favorite side and a solid slice of pie and you’re crushin’ it.
Brown’s - Facebook
Old and classic, Brown’s diner gives you the southern hometown feel you’re looking for. Whether you’re a local or not, get ready to become best friends with your waitress - that’s just how they do. And they do it well.
Rotier’s - Facebook
The famous hamburger on a french roll keeps Rotier’s on the radar for many a tourist, but Nashvillians love the spot, too. One part old school, the other classically deliicious - you’ll be a convert.
Elliston - Facebook
Milkshakes from heaven? Flaky pie crusts, carb heavy brunch food and pancakes with scads of butter…? Elliston Place Soda Shop is the perfect spot for a bit of nostalgia and a stunning bite of the past.
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