Where to Brunch in The Gulch

Adele’s

Jonathan Waxman’s culinary homage to his mother offers an inventive menu of New American farm-to-fork cuisine served in a comfortable ambience. Breakfast in the Waxman household must have been pretty spectacular if it was the inspiration for his brunch menu, which includes a grilled skirt steak salad of arugula dressed with balsamic vinegar and Grana Padano cheese, as well as a whimsical funnel cake French toast with blueberries and ricotta whipped cream. Even if you never scored an invite for a weekend meal at the Waxmans’, you can enjoy the chef’s memories of home Friday through Sunday.

What to order: Baked eggs with polenta, red onion, roasted tomatoes, and pecorino
Brunch hours: Saturday - Sunday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

1210 McGavock St, Nashville, TN 37203; 615-988-9700; adelesnashville.com

Barista Parlor Golden Sound

A new hub for creatives and urban residents during the week, Barista Parlor Golden Sound also serves up a killer breakfast menu. Relax behind the bay of windows and take the morning slow with a pour over and pop tart.

What to order: Scratch-made buttermilk sausage biscuit
Brunch hours: Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

610 Magazine St, Nashville, TN 37203; baristaparlor.com

Biscuit Love

The super-successful Biscuit Love Truck transitions to a full-service restaurant in the Gulch. The fast-casual setup closely resembles what you’d experience at the truck—stand in line to place your order, then wait for the food. But instead of balancing your plate on the nearest flat surface, you can take a seat and relax, preferably with a cocktail!

What to order: Lindstrom salad (shaved Brussels sprouts, hazelnuts, Parmesan, and lemon juice topped with two poached eggs) and an order of bonuts
Brunch hours: Daily, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.

316 11th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203; 615-490-9584; biscuitlove.com

Chauhan Ale & Masala House

This Southern-Indian fusion restaurant rolled out a Sunday brunch service over the summer, bringing with it some much-needed spice to the North Gulch. To sample a little bit of everything, go straight for the Eye-Opening Apps so you can have your cake (the sticky monkey bread) and eat it, too (in the form of This Little Piggy Went to India, Y’all!). For heavier fare, the Essentials section of the menu is chock full of filling options like the curried biscuit and gravy and Elvis’ Favorite, Transformed: a peanut butter pancake with caramelized banana and candied bacon.

What to order: Breakfast parantha taco with vindaloo sausage, scrambled eggs, and mango mint chutney
Brunch hours: Sunday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

123 12th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203; 615-242-8426; chauhannashville.com

City Fire

Bottomless mimosas for only $8? There’s a reason City Fire has found its stride with the weekend brunch crowd. There are also bacon apple cinnamon rolls and a sweet potato hash—because why cure the hangover when you can simply prolong it?

What to order: Bacon apple cinnamon rolls for the table and the sweet potato hash skillet
Brunch hours: Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

610 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203; 615-401-9103; cityfirenashville.com

Little Octopus

Known for its clean, refreshing, Caribbean-inspired fare, Little Octopus offers a bright assortment of eggs, bread, bowls, and sweets for brunch in the Gulch.

What to order: Buckwheat pancake with guava whip, pure maple, and seasonal compote
Brunch hours: Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

505 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203; 615-454-3946; littleoctopusnashville.com

Party Fowl

This upscale hot chicken joint has two bars featuring classic cocktails, almost 60 (yes, 60) wines by the glass, a great selection of craft beers to accompany your four levels of fiery fowl.

What to order: “Hot chicken x93 and stuffed french toast
Brunch hours: Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

719 8th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203; 615-624-8255; partyfowlnashville.com

Saint Añejo

M Street found the winning combination of inventive morning dishes (Mexican hot chocolate waffles with a cinnamon whip and strawberry sauce, anyone?) and boozy cocktails when it debuted its brunch service earlier this year. And it took no time for this Gulch restaurant to figure out how to make patrons stay put: two-for-one specials on libations like the Pomelo Sparkle and blood orange mimosa—all day, every weekend.

What to order: Horchata French Toast and any of the two-for-one drinks
Brunch hours: Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

1120 McGavock St, Nashville, TN 37203; 615-736-5301; mstreetnashville.com