Nashville Approved ✓

1. Pancake Pantry

8.6

1796 21st Ave S (at Wedgewood Ave), Nashville, TN

Breakfast Spot · Hillsboro West End · 270 tips and reviews

Brian Herschaft: Order a variety. I recommend the chocolate chip, blueberry batter, and sweet potato pancakes!

Edley's Bar-B-Que is one of Nashville Approved ✓.

2. Edley's Bar-B-Que

8.8

2706 12th Ave S (Halcyon), Nashville, TN

BBQ Joint · Sunnyside · 149 tips and reviews

Brian Herschaft: Pulled Pork sandwich with a side of mac n cheese and potato salad. The potato salad is cray.

Las Paletas Gourmet Popsicles is one of Nashville Approved ✓.

3. Las Paletas Gourmet Popsicles

8.5

2911 12th Ave S (Kirkwood Ave), Nashville, TN

Dessert Shop · Bellmont-Hillsboro · 81 tips and reviews

Brian Herschaft: The honeydew was legit honeydew and super refreshing. Don't let the rice popsicle fool you. It has real rice inside and tastes like horchata!

Catbird Seat is one of Nashville Approved ✓.

4. Catbird Seat

8.3

1711 Division St, Nashville, TN

New American Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews

Brian Herschaft: The best meal I've eaten to this day. 3+ hours of 15 courses with incredible flavors where you can literally taste the passion in the dishes. Prepare to be a little adventurous!

Marché Artisan Food is one of Nashville Approved ✓.

5. Marché Artisan Food

1000 Main St, Nashville, TN

Café · Lockeland Springs · 75 tips and reviews

Brian Herschaft: The fried egg tartin with bacon vinaigrette was fantastic. Oh and don't forget about the croissant french toast!

I Dream Of Weenie is one of Nashville Approved ✓.

6. I Dream Of Weenie

8.6

120 S 11th St, Nashville, TN

American Restaurant · East End · 27 tips and reviews

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is one of Nashville Approved ✓.

7. Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

9.3

1892 Eastland Ave, Nashville, TN

Ice Cream Parlor · Lockeland Springs · 127 tips and reviews

Brian Herschaft: Some of the best ice cream in the country. Don't be shy to ask for a taste of all the flavors, literally. The Askinosie dark milk chocolate and the brown butter almond brittle were my favorites!

Barista Parlor is one of Nashville Approved ✓.

8. Barista Parlor

8.4

519B Gallatin Ave (Calvin Ave), Nashville, TN

Coffee Shop · Lockeland Springs · 139 tips and reviews

Brian Herschaft: Try the cold brew! No wonder this place was nominated for Best Coffee Shop in the US in the 2014 Munchie Awards!

The Pharmacy is one of Nashville Approved ✓.

9. The Pharmacy

8.9

731 McFerrin Ave (West Eastland Ave), Nashville, TN

Beer Garden · Greenwood · 294 tips and reviews

Peg Leg Porker is one of Nashville Approved ✓.

10. Peg Leg Porker

9.0

904 Gleaves Street, Nashville, TN

BBQ Joint · 143 tips and reviews

Brian Herschaft: Get the famous dry rub ribs which has incredible bark. Pair it with a side of BBQ beans and mac n cheese. "Cooked slow and served fast!"

Hattie B's Hot Chicken is one of Nashville Approved ✓.

11. Hattie B's Hot Chicken

9.1

112 19th Ave S (at Broadway), Nashville, TN

Fried Chicken Joint · 287 tips and reviews

Brian Herschaft: LOVED the southern style chicken tenders. You definitely don't need dipping sauce for these babies as it's that delicious! The side of red skin potato salad was a nice touch.

The Grilled Cheeserie is one of Nashville Approved ✓.

12. The Grilled Cheeserie

8.7

Mobile, Nashville, TN

Food Truck · 33 tips and reviews

Brian Herschaft: Get the short rib melt. Pepper jack, braised short ribs, caramelized onions on rosemary garlic bread and pair with roasted red pepper and tomato soup with tots! That's all she wrote!

Gigi's Cupcakes is one of Nashville Approved ✓.

13. Gigi's Cupcakes

8.0

1816 Broadway (19th Ave. South), Nashville, TN

Cupcake Shop · 23 tips and reviews

Brian Herschaft: The chocolate salted caramel cupcake standing in a whopping 6 ft 14 was crazy. All of their cupcakes are really, really, really tasty.