Sweet 16th
Sweet 16th
Go for the cupcakes and cookies — Eater's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 311 N 16th St, Nashville, TN 37206
Local finds · City guide no. 18
Nashvillelocal finds
Where Nashville shops for bread, sweets, meat, pantry goods and coffee to take home — 85 spots, each named by a critic or food writer, with the source linked.
- 85local finds
- 5named sources
- 1neighborhoods & towns
- 0ship nationwide
The icons
Four Nashville stops to start with
If you only try four: Sweet 16th, Mimi's Ice Cream & Coffee Shoppe, Yeast Nashville and The Sweet Stash.
Mimi's Ice Cream & Coffee Shoppe
Mimi's Ice Cream & Coffee Shoppe
Go for the ice cream, pie and sorbet — Eater's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 2400 Music Valley Dr, Nashville, TN 37214
01 · 28 finds
Bread & bakery
Loaves, pastry and bagels worth the line in Middle Tennessee.
Yeast Nashville
Yeast Nashville
Eater singles out the kolache here.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 805 Woodland St, Nashville, TN 37206
The Sweet Stash
The Sweet Stash
Per Eater, the move is the cupcakes, cookies and pies.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 900 Rosa L Parks Blvd, Nashville, TN 37208
Vegan Vee
Vegan Vee
Go for the muffins, donuts and cupcakes — Eater's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 306 46th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37209
Dulce Desserts
Dulce Desserts
Per Eater, the cakes is the reason to go.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 1207 Villa Pl, Nashville, TN 37212
Dozen Bakery
Dozen Bakery
Eater singles out the cookie here.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 516 Hagan St, Nashville, TN 37203
Five Daughters Bakery
Five Daughters Bakery
Eater singles out the donuts here.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 1110 Caruthers Ave, Nashville, TN 37204
La Conchita
La Conchita
Eater singles out the cakes, pan dulce and churros; grab some to take home.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 4239 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211
Crumb de la Crumb
Crumb de la Crumb
Eater singles out the cake here.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 160 Belle Forest Cir, Nashville, TN 37221
Triple Crown Bakery
Triple Crown Bakery
Go for the cakes and cookies — Eater's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 735 Columbia Ave, Franklin, TN 37064
Benji’s Bagel & Coffee House
Benji’s Bagel & Coffee House
Go for the bagel and bacon — The Infatuation's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Jackie Gutierrez-Jones (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 6108 Robertson Ave, Nashville, Tennessee 37209
Bagelshop
Bagelshop
The Infatuation singles out the bagels, olive oil and cheese; grab some to take home.
Picked by Jackie Gutierrez-Jones (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 2708 Old Lebanon Pike, Nashville, Tennessee 37214
H&S Bagels
H&S Bagels
Per The Infatuation, the move is the bagels and pumpernickel.
Picked by Jackie Gutierrez-Jones (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 105 17th Ave S, Nashville, Tennessee 37203
Crieve Hall Bagel Co.
Crieve Hall Bagel Co.
The Infatuation sends you here for the bagel, sourdough and sandwiches.
Picked by Jackie Gutierrez-Jones (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 4825 Trousdale Dr, Nashville, TN 37220
Ugly Bagel
Ugly Bagel
The Infatuation sends you here for the bagel, cheese and sandwiches.
Picked by Jackie Gutierrez-Jones (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 65 Arcade Alley, Nashville, Tennessee 37219
Mr. Aaron’s Goods
Mr. Aaron’s Goods
The Infatuation singles out the bagels and cheese; grab some to take home.
Picked by Jackie Gutierrez-Jones (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 4204 Gallatin Pike, Nashville, Tennessee 37216
Proper Bagel
Proper Bagel
The Infatuation singles out the bagel, cheeses and bacon; grab some to take home.
Picked by Jackie Gutierrez-Jones (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 2011 Belmont Blvd, Nashville, Tennessee 37212
D’Andrews Bakery & Cafe
D’Andrews Bakery & Cafe
The Infatuation singles out the cookies, cakes and danishes; grab some to take home.
Picked by Ann Walczak, Bailey Freeman & Jackie Gutierrez-Jones (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 555 Church St, Nashville, TN 37219
Perenn Bakery
Perenn Bakery
Per The Infatuation, the move is the kouign-amann and croissant.
Picked by Ann Walczak, Bailey Freeman & Jackie Gutierrez-Jones (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 2934 Sidco Dr, Nashville, Tennessee 37204
Babychan
Babychan
The Infatuation sends you here for the lattes and cheesecake.
Picked by Ann Walczak, Bailey Freeman & Jackie Gutierrez-Jones (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 1313 Adams St, Nashville, Tennessee 37208
Mama Bread
Mama Bread
Per The Infatuation, the move is the sourdough, morning bun and croissant.
Picked by Ann Walczak, Bailey Freeman & Jackie Gutierrez-Jones (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 1600 Woodland St, Nashville, Tennessee 37206
Baked On 8th
Baked On 8th
Go for the cookie, caramel and chocolate — The Infatuation's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Ann Walczak, Bailey Freeman & Jackie Gutierrez-Jones (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 1512 8th Ave S, Nashville, Tennessee 37203
Sift
Sift
The Infatuation sends you here for the brownies, tarts and cakes.
Picked by Ann Walczak, Bailey Freeman & Jackie Gutierrez-Jones (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 1803 Ninth Ave N, Nashville, Tennessee 37208
Brightside Bakeshop
Brightside Bakeshop
The Infatuation sends you here for the cheesecake, danishes and pie.
Picked by Ann Walczak, Bailey Freeman & Jackie Gutierrez-Jones (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 4907 Indiana Ave, Nashville, TN 37209
Cocorico French Bakery & Cafe
Cocorico French Bakery & Cafe
The Infatuation sends you here for the croissants, baguettes and sandwiches.
Picked by Ann Walczak, Bailey Freeman & Jackie Gutierrez-Jones (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 1600 Division St, Nashville, Tennessee 37203
The Butter Milk Ranch
The Butter Milk Ranch
Go for the croissants and chocolate — The Infatuation's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Ann Walczak, Bailey Freeman & Jackie Gutierrez-Jones (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 2407 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204
Flour Your Dreams
Flour Your Dreams
The Infatuation sends you here for the chocolate, scones and muffins.
Picked by Ann Walczak, Bailey Freeman & Jackie Gutierrez-Jones (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 3968 Dodson Chapel Rd, Nashville, Tennessee 37076
Sunflower Bakehouse
Sunflower Bakehouse
The Infatuation singles out the cupcakes, scones and cookie; grab some to take home.
Picked by Ann Walczak, Bailey Freeman & Jackie Gutierrez-Jones (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 2414 Lebanon Pike, Nashville, Tennessee 37214
Gluten Free Goose
Gluten Free Goose
Per The Infatuation, the move is the cupcakes, pies and tart.
Picked by Ann Walczak, Bailey Freeman & Jackie Gutierrez-Jones (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 6601 Sugar Valley Dr, Nashville, Tennessee 37211
02 · 20 finds
Sweets & ice cream
Doughnuts, cakes, pints and treats to carry home.
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
Eater's pick for cake to take home.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 1892 Eastland Ave, Nashville, TN 37206
Mike's Ice Cream Fountain
Mike's Ice Cream Fountain
Per Eater, the move is the ice cream, chocolate and truffle.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 129 2nd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37201
Hattie Jane's Creamery
Hattie Jane's Creamery
Eater sends you here for the ice cream and banana pudding.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 5055 Broadway Pl, Nashville, TN 37203
Kokos Ice Cream Scoop Shop
Kokos Ice Cream Scoop Shop
Eater sends you here for the ice cream, chocolate and pie.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 3 City Ave STE 700, Nashville, TN 37209
Elliston Place Soda Shop
Elliston Place Soda Shop
Eater sends you here for the ice cream and chocolate.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 2105 Elliston Pl, Nashville, TN 37203
Bobbie's Dairy Dip
Bobbie's Dairy Dip
Eater singles out the ice cream here.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 5301 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville, TN 37209
The Bee Ice Cream Shop
The Bee Ice Cream Shop
Per Eater, the ice cream is the reason to go.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 2424 Nolensville Pk, Nashville, TN 37211
La Michoacana Premium
La Michoacana Premium
Per Eater, the move is the ice cream and sorbet.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 3763 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211
The Nashville Sundae Club
The Nashville Sundae Club
Per Eater, the move is the ice cream, espresso and cakes.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 335 11th Ave S, Nashville, TN, 37203
Fryce Cream
Fryce Cream
Eater sends you here for the ice cream and chocolate.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 2905 12th Avenue South, TN 37204
Sarabhas Creamery
Sarabhas Creamery
The Infatuation singles out the ice cream here.
Picked by Jackie Gutierrez-Jones & Ann Walczak (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 400 21st Ave S, Nashville, Tennessee 37203
Cone-cept
Cone-cept
The Infatuation sends you here for the soft serve and brownie.
Picked by Jackie Gutierrez-Jones & Ann Walczak (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 1101 Chapel Ave, Nashville, Tennessee 37206
Kokos Ice Cream
Kokos Ice Cream
The Infatuation singles out the ice cream, chocolate and soft serve; grab some to take home.
Picked by Jackie Gutierrez-Jones & Ann Walczak (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 17 Arcade Alley, Nashville, Tennessee 37219
Frost
Frost
Go for the ube, caramel and jam — The Infatuation's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Jackie Gutierrez-Jones & Ann Walczak (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 305 Arrington St, Nashville, TN 37207
Gelato Pazzo
Gelato Pazzo
Per The Infatuation, the move is the chocolate, cookie and cake.
Picked by Jackie Gutierrez-Jones & Ann Walczak (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 820 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219
Mike’s Ice Cream And Coffee Bar
Mike’s Ice Cream And Coffee Bar
Per The Infatuation, the move is the ice cream and tea.
Picked by Jackie Gutierrez-Jones & Ann Walczak (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 129 2nd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37201
Sweet Sofia’s
Sweet Sofia’s
Per The Infatuation, the move is the ice cream, cheesecake and churros.
Picked by Jackie Gutierrez-Jones & Ann Walczak (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 7087 Old Harding Pike, Nashville, Tennessee 37221
Tipsy Scoop
Tipsy Scoop
Go for the ice cream, chocolate and caramel — The Infatuation's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Jackie Gutierrez-Jones & Ann Walczak (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 512 Lea Ave, Nashville, Tennessee 37203
Smith & Lentz Brewing
Smith & Lentz Brewing
The Infatuation sends you here for the sourdough, ice cream and caramel.
Picked by Jackie Gutierrez-Jones & Ann Walczak (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 903 Main St, Nashville, TN 37206
The Baked Bear
The Baked Bear
The Infatuation singles out the ice cream, sandwiches and brownies; grab some to take home.
Picked by Jackie Gutierrez-Jones & Ann Walczak (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 1809 Division St, Nashville, TN 37203
03 · 30 finds
Coffee, beans & bottles
Roasters and shops to stock up on beans and bottles.
Elegy Coffee (Multiple Locations)
Elegy Coffee (Multiple Locations)
Go for the honey, cold brew and espresso — Eater's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 2909 Gallatin Pike Ste A, Nashville, TN, 37216
Retrograde Coffee (Multiple Locations)
Retrograde Coffee (Multiple Locations)
Go for the beans, bagels and wine — Eater's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 1305 Dickerson Pike, Nashville, TN, 37207
Flora + Fauna Cafe and Roaster
Flora + Fauna Cafe and Roaster
Go for the beans, cold brew and espresso — Eater's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 747 Douglas Ave, Nashville, TN, 37207
Little Rad
Little Rad
Eater sends you here for the sandwiches, beans and cold brew.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 6045 TN-100, Nashville, TN 37205
Slow Hand Coffee + Bakeshop (Multiple Locations)
Slow Hand Coffee + Bakeshop (Multiple Locations)
Eater sends you here for the sausage, cheese and biscuit.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 1012 Gallatin Avenue, TN 37206
Drug Store Coffee
Drug Store Coffee
Eater sends you here for the lattes, cookies and muffins.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 200 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219
Crema (Multiple Locations)
Crema (Multiple Locations)
Eater singles out the beans here.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 15 Hermitage Ave, Nashville, TN 37210
8th & Roast (Multiple Locations)
8th & Roast (Multiple Locations)
Per Eater, the move is the espresso and lattes.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 4104 Charlotte Ave, Nashville, TN 37209
Headquarters
Headquarters
Go for the beans and latte — Eater's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 4902 Charlotte Pike, Nashville, TN 37209
Sump Coffee
Sump Coffee
Per Eater, the lattes is the reason to go.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 8 City Blvd, Nashville, TN 37209
Dose Coffee
Dose Coffee
Eater counts it among Nashville's best coffee and wine.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 3431 Murphy Rd, Nashville, TN 37203
Matryoshka Coffee
Matryoshka Coffee
Eater singles out the espresso here.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 370 Herron Dr, Nashville, TN, 37210
Bongo Java
Bongo Java
One of Eater's picks for the best coffee and wine in Nashville.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 2007 Belmont Blvd, Nashville, TN 37212
Tempo
Tempo
Go for the lattes and tortillas — Eater's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 2179 Nolensville Pk, Nashville, TN 37211
The Frothy Monkey (Multiple Locations)
The Frothy Monkey (Multiple Locations)
Go for the lattes, espresso and honey — Eater's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 2509 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204
Cafe Babu
Cafe Babu
Go for the latte, sandwiches and wine — Eater's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 1044 3rd Ave S, Nashville, TN 37210
Earl Espresso
Earl Espresso
The Infatuation singles out the espresso here.
Picked by Ann Walczak (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 4106 Gallatin Pike, Nashville, Tennessee 37216
Momento East
Momento East
The Infatuation sends you here for the sandwiches, focaccia and pastrami.
Picked by Ann Walczak (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 347 Douglas Ave, Nashville, Tennessee 37207
The Loading Dock
The Loading Dock
The Infatuation's pick for chicken to take home.
Picked by Ann Walczak (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 906 Buchanan St, Nashville, Tennessee 37208
Crema Coffee Roasters
Crema Coffee Roasters
The Infatuation singles out the beans, cookie and latte; grab some to take home.
Picked by Ann Walczak (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 15 Hermitage Ave, Nashville, TN 37210
Dose
Dose
The Infatuation singles out the cheese and scone; grab some to take home.
Picked by Ann Walczak (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 3431 Murphy Rd, Nashville, TN 37203
The Horn
The Horn
The Infatuation singles out the cheesesteak here.
Picked by Ann Walczak (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 619 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, Tennessee 37210
Silver Fox Coffee Lounge
Silver Fox Coffee Lounge
Per The Infatuation, the move is the espresso, lattes and beans.
Picked by Ann Walczak (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 1001 16th Ave S, Nashville, Tennessee 37212
8th & Roast
8th & Roast
Per The Infatuation, the move is the sausage and latte.
Picked by Ann Walczak (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 4104 Charlotte Ave, Nashville, Tennessee 37209
Elegy Coffee Weho
Elegy Coffee Weho
The Infatuation sends you here for the honey, cold brew and chicken.
Picked by Ann Walczak (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 516 Hagan St, Nashville, Tennessee 37203
Humphreys Street Coffee
Humphreys Street Coffee
Go for the honey, espresso and beans — The Infatuation's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Ann Walczak (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 424 Humphreys St, Nashville, TN 37203
Deir Café
Deir Café
Per The Infatuation, the move is the latte, espresso and ube.
Picked by Ann Walczak (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 711 Hagan St, Nashville, Tennessee 37203
Americano Coffee Lounge
Americano Coffee Lounge
The Infatuation's pick for espresso to take home.
Picked by Ann Walczak (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 434 Houston St, Nashville, TN 37203
Haraz Coffee House
Haraz Coffee House
Go for the cake, chocolate and cheese — The Infatuation's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Ann Walczak (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 901 Woodland St, Nashville, Tennessee 37206
Ugly Mugs Coffee And Tea
Ugly Mugs Coffee And Tea
Per The Infatuation, the tea is the reason to go.
Picked by Ann Walczak (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 1886 Eastland Ave, Nashville, TN 37206
04 · 5 finds
Markets & pantry
Specialty grocers, cheese counters and pantry shops in town.
Fatbelly Pretzel Bakery & Deli
Fatbelly Pretzel Bakery & Deli
The Infatuation singles out the muffuletta here.
Picked by Ann Walczak (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 921 Gallatin Ave, Nashville, Tennessee 37206
Fishmonger
Fishmonger
Per The Infatuation, the bun is the reason to go.
Picked by Ann Walczak (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 1316 Adams St, Nashville, Tennessee 37208
Bare Bones Butcher
Bare Bones Butcher
The Infatuation singles out the jam and bun; grab some to take home.
Picked by Ann Walczak (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 906 51st Ave N, Nashville, Tennessee 37209
Little Hats Italian Market
Little Hats Italian Market
The Infatuation sends you here for the chicken and cheese.
Picked by Ann Walczak (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 1120 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208
Spread Market & Larder
Spread Market & Larder
Eater sends you here for the charcuterie and sandwiches.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 1330 5th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208
How this list works
Every find is made in, or was born in, Middle Tennessee, and every one links to a named, unpaid recommendation: a chef, a restaurant critic, a food writer or a cookbook author. This is a curated city list, not a ranking. When a local product also earns a spot in our national rankings, the card says so and pulls its cites straight from there. We left out anything we couldn’t source, and anything sold by the outlet that recommended it. How we pick · Disclosure