If you ask us, the best part of any weekend away is the brunch. We take brunch incredibly seriously, particularly when it comes to a memorable weekend in Nashville. If you’re reading this and you live here, it’s also time for you to get serious about brunching, because there are so many wonderful places to eat and you need to get started.
East Nashville is well known for its thriving food scene. The neighborhood caters to many different themes and palates, making it hard to narrow down where to go for brunch. This article compiles the best restaurants for brunch in East Nashville.
East Nashville brunch options
If you’re looking to go for a delicious meal in East Nashville, book one of these restaurants for brunch: Lou., Cafe Roze, Hawkers East and the Pharmacy.

Lou.
Lou. is a delicious restaurant in East Nashville that has a variety of American food options and a lengthy wine list. Their menu rotates regularly, so call ahead if you’re looking for a specific dish. The staff is amazing and will cater to allergies.
Cafe Roze
Cafe Roze is a simply decorated restaurant in East Nashville with some of the best brunch you can find. They offer healthy-ish breakfast bowls if you’re focused on vegetables, but also have one of the best burgers in Nashville. Add an egg and bacon, then feel yourself be brought back to life.

Hawkers East
Hawkers is a chain restaurant, but you would never know it. This popular Asian street food eatery is packed from when it opens on the bright weekend morning, until it closes for the night. The food options include bao buns, noodles, curries and meat skewers. The drinks are delightful – try the sake flight to cure your hangover.

The Pharmacy
The Pharmacy is a relaxed burger joint in East with an amazing beer garden and patio area. This is a great option for a late brunch in the summer, because you can relax in the shade while filling yourself with fries and one of their amazing burgers.
Other great brunch options if you’re looking for something quick:
- Frothy Monkey
- Yeast Nashville
- Five Daughters Bakery
- Redheaded Stranger