Biscuit Love

Located in The Gulch and Hillsboro Village, Biscuit Love is my favorite breakfast restaurant in the world, no exaggerations. As you may have guessed, Biscuit Love offers a multitude of biscuit related breakfast options. Pictured above is the Easty Nasty, which is a biscuit topped with fried chicken, cheese, and sausage gravy. That's right. Did I mention this biscuit has been named "Best Sandwich in America" too? You heard it here.

The Row Kitchen & Pub

The Row has it all. Breakfast, brunch, lunch, AND dinner menus are offered to visitors, along with a late-night menu for those who stay for the live music. When it's warm out, this casual restaurant opens up their glass "garage doors" so those dining in can enjoy the weather while chowing down on crispy French fries and delicious burgers. A fire pit sits outside of the restaurant for outdoor seating as well.

Hattie B's Hot Chicken

Hattie B's Hot Chicken is the BEST hot chicken I've ever tasted in my life. When I visited the restaurant in January, I arrived only a half-hour they opened. Nonetheless, a line had already formed outside the entrance. I patiently waited in the 45-minute long line, and boy, was it worth it. Their pimento cheese Mac and cheese combined with the heat from the jumbo tenders had me full for hours. And if you're craving something sweet after this savory meal, I highly suggest the banana pudding.

Five Daughters Bakery

If you're someone with a sweet tooth, Five Daughters Bakery is the place to go. This adorable bakery's original location is actually in Franklin but has expanded to several locations Nashville as well. The first time I visited Nashville, this bakery was my first stop in 12th South. Five Daughters Bakery carries seasonal doughnuts, staple flavors, like chocolate sea salt and vanilla cream, as well as other pastries like cookies.

Frothy Monkey

Located all throughout Tennessee, the original Frothy Monkey is on 12th South, right where this photo was taken! Frothy Monkey is an extremely cool coffee shop that also doubles as a restaurant. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served here, as well as a wide variety of desserts. Aside from signature coffees and teas, Frothy Monkey also serves wine and cocktails to those 21 years of age or older.

Just Love Coffee

Just Love Coffee is a coffee roaster I discovered on a walk to The Gulch on New Year's Eve. As soon as I walked in, I was so surprised that I had never found such a cute coffee cafe before. Just Love Coffee comes with a delicious food menu alongside delicious lattes and coffees. Their mission stands out to customers: "We believe everyone deserves love and coffee." Who wouldn't want to buy a coffee from here after that? Not only is their coffee amazing, but their customer service is so genuine.