These days, a native Nashvillian that still lives in the city is a very rare find. The city is full of people from all across the country and the world who have fallen in love with the charm of Music City. But when you do find that ever elusive native, they’re sure to have fond memories of these classic Nashville dishes that have helped shape the food scene in Nashville for decades. How many of these have you tried…?
- Hot Chicken from Prince’s
Prince’s Hot Chicken - Facebook
Prince’s Hot Chicken - Facebook Prince’s is the birthplace of hot chicken, and every true Nashvillian knows the delicious suffering that is their secret blend of spices. (123 Ewing Dr)
- Macaroni and Cheese from Arnold’s
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Arnold’s County Kitchen - Facebook Mac and cheese anywhere else just doesn’t taste the same as it does at Arnold’s. The good news is that it classifies as a vegetable, so you can have as much as you want, right? (605 8th Ave S)
- The milkshakes from Elliston Place Soda Shop
Elliston Place Soda Shop - Facebook
Elliston Place Soda Shop - Facebook Going to Elliston Place is like taking a trip back in time to the golden era of the American diner. This soda shop still makes their shakes by hand. (2111 Elliston Pl)
- Cheeseburgers served on French bread at Rotier’s
Rotier’s Restaurant - Facebook
Rotier’s Restaurant - Facebook Just down the street from Elliston Place Soda Shop, Rotier’s is also a blast from the past. Their french bread burgers are famous for a reason. (2413 Elliston Pl)
- Pancakes from the Hermitage Café
Hermitage Cafe - Facebook Hermitage Cafe just south of downtown is one of the best late night spots for good eats in the city, and their pancakes always hit the spot. (71 Hermitage Ave)
- Biscuits and homemade jam from the Loveless Café
Loveless Cafe - Facebook
Loveless Cafe - Facebook Biscuits can be a dime a dozen in Nashville, but the fact that people consistently drive all the way out to Loveless for their biscuits and jam should tell you something. (8400 Highway 100)
- Chili from Varallo’s
Varallo’s - Facebook
Varallo’s - Facebook Varallo’s can be easily overlooked on its busy downtown street, but it’s actually the oldest restaurant in the city! They’ve been serving their famous chili since 1907. (239 4th Ave N)
- The community you found at the Pancake Pantry
Pancake Pantry - Facebook
Pancake Pantry - Facebook When you stand in a line like the Pancake Pantry’s for so long, you start to make friends. (1796 21st Ave S)
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Prince’s Hot Chicken - Facebook
Prince’s is the birthplace of hot chicken, and every true Nashvillian knows the delicious suffering that is their secret blend of spices. (123 Ewing Dr)
KrysiaK - TripAdvisor
Arnold’s County Kitchen - Facebook
Mac and cheese anywhere else just doesn’t taste the same as it does at Arnold’s. The good news is that it classifies as a vegetable, so you can have as much as you want, right? (605 8th Ave S)
Elliston Place Soda Shop - Facebook
Going to Elliston Place is like taking a trip back in time to the golden era of the American diner. This soda shop still makes their shakes by hand. (2111 Elliston Pl)
Rotier’s Restaurant - Facebook
Just down the street from Elliston Place Soda Shop, Rotier’s is also a blast from the past. Their french bread burgers are famous for a reason. (2413 Elliston Pl)
Hermitage Cafe - Facebook
Hermitage Cafe just south of downtown is one of the best late night spots for good eats in the city, and their pancakes always hit the spot. (71 Hermitage Ave)
Loveless Cafe - Facebook
Biscuits can be a dime a dozen in Nashville, but the fact that people consistently drive all the way out to Loveless for their biscuits and jam should tell you something. (8400 Highway 100)
Varallo’s - Facebook
Varallo’s can be easily overlooked on its busy downtown street, but it’s actually the oldest restaurant in the city! They’ve been serving their famous chili since 1907. (239 4th Ave N)
Pancake Pantry - Facebook
When you stand in a line like the Pancake Pantry’s for so long, you start to make friends. (1796 21st Ave S)
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