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    Proper Bagel

    4.3 (841 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    PROPER BAGEL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Nova Lox with red Onion, Caper, cream cheese on an everything bagel toasted.
    RM P.

    Holy macaroni! I had the Hand Sliced Nova Salmon on an everything bagel and an iced latte. Husband has the spinach bagel with cream cheese. It's a bit spendy, but it is worth it! If you're a small portion person they do cut them in half for you.

    Sherry W.

    Seasonal bagel was really good and seasonal Latte was also very good!! I was pleased with the items that were featured for Christmas time and can't wait to go back and taste the regular menu items. They have a huge assortment of bagel options and toppings, plus lots of salads that look scrumptious! I could point my finger spontaneously on the food options and know I would love any choice made for breakfast and lunch. I wouldn't even have to give it much thought, I'd be anxious to try any "surprise." Belmont students & staff are fortunate to have this establishment next door to the university. If I attended there, it would probably be my daily go-to place. Oh, you may want to plan to park elsewhere and walk to Proper Bagel. They only have about 4 spots in front of the building, and they stay occupied.

    pastrami and egg add tomato on an everything bagel // ig: @nigirigirlsforever
    Isabella D.

    Really great bagel. Super soft and chewy without being too chewy (more than a few places in LA come to mind...). Ton of flavor on the everything bagel and lots of selection for their usual bagel menu. They're closing up shop from 1/5/26 - 1/14/26, so they were out of a ton of stuff. They were all out of gluten free bagels, which was a huge bummer for my partner. No avocado, no meat except pastrami (which was fine by me!) and no cheese except muenster (also fine by me.) They did forget to add arugula and hashbrowns on the sandwich, but they refunded us at least. Apart from the missing items, the pastrami and egg + tomato on an everything bagel was pretty good! Inside was super busy, but the line still moved pretty fast, and we got lucky enough to snag a four top for our group. I'd definitely come back, and hopefully next time they won't be out of most of their menu! :)

    Pesto Avocado & Egg
    Jessica M.

    Was in the mood for a bagel while in the area and found this establishment through a quick google search. After seeing the photos I just had to give this place a go. Parking is tricky, especially on a rainy morning. Determined to fulfill my craving I found a parking up the road and took a brisk walk. To my delight it wasn't too busy and I was able to place my order and receive it quickly. Due to my parking situation I ordered my meal to go. I ended up ordering a Pesto Bagel sandwich minus the tomato, but added some turkey. Let me tell ya, the sandwich was huge in the best way possible. I only ate half and saved the rest for later. Every bite was delicious. I would love to come again and sit in the eye pleasing space. I was especially impressed by the vast amount of schmear's and assorted bagel flavors. Next time I'll meet to find better parking though.

    Everything Bagel with butter.
    Stacy C.

    I recommend this place with a caveat. The food is fantastic and it is a true "NY Style" bagel shop with a great atmosphere and a great menu. The service is not what one would expect. When you walk in there seems to be a substantial amount of employees on the scene. I've visited this location for years and the view is always the same with lots of employees standing around while lots of customers are standing around as well. The service is painfully slow for what is general a fast service type of establishment in most cities. To be clear the food is amazing but if all you order is a plain bagel with butter and not toasted - be prepared to be there for 15 minutes waiting on it. I've been a customer here since 2016 and will continue to be a customer but the service is slow and has not changed in years.

    Ashley S.

    Overall: this place was SO yum! I got an iced dirty chai and the garlic rosemary & egg bagel. The bagel was super flavorful and filling -- a perfect breakfast. Service: Very kind staff and pretty quick to take our order despite the place being so busy! Ambience: Very cute "bagel deli" vibes. Smaller on the inside so finding preferable seating could be an issue, but it's also a nice area to walk around so not too big of a deal.

    Rosemary Garlic Cream Cheese & Egg
    Debangana S.

    Proper Bagel is a small quaint place in Belmont. I ran into the bagel shop one morning, while I was out for a jog. The store has a huge range of cream cheese for the bagels, and a wide variety of salmon to choose from. I had picked their garlic rosemary and egg breakfast bagel which also contained applewood bacon. I went for their everything bagel. The bagel was super filling, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The bagels here are slightly on the pricier side, but totally worth it. Servers are polite and give great recommendations.

    New York Leo
    Alexa G.

    Proper bagel is one of my first loves in Nashville. It's so consistently good that I find myself coming back time and time again. It's the top bagel place for a reason. I pretty routinely get the Leo because it's the perfect salty and savory breakfast and It's so filling I usually spilt it into two meals. The staff is super kind and helpful if you have questions. The place is great to sit and hang out in, even on hot summer days on the patio. Parking is rough so plan to do a little walk, especially if school is in session. There is also no WiFi available so if you want to work here, you'll need to hot spot or plan alternately.

    Cinnamon Crunch bagel with Lavender Honey cream cheese
    Caitlin T.

    Some of the best bagels I've tried in Nashville! Cute but super busy breakfast spot. You order at the counter for either to go or eat there. There are large refrigerator cases with all the fixings, a surplus of bagel options and a bunch of workers cranking out everyone's orders! I am a sucker for an everything bagel, so of course I had to try the New Yorker on that. I chose scrambled eggs and bacon with a slather of ketchup and it was delicious. I also tried the cinnamon bagel with lavender honey cream cheese, which was phenomenal. I honestly couldn't tell you which bagel I liked better!

    top going clockwise: lox, scallion, blueberry pie, bacon jalapeño
    Krystian C.

    Really friendly staff who explained the different options (bagels, cream cheese, sandwiches). Such a wide variety of options - definitely do not skip out on the bacon jalapeño. SO GOOD. The bagels were a little bready for my taste, but still very good! Glad we came early and got good seating.

    Rosemary Garlic Cream Cheese & Egg
    Melanie M.

    My friend and I tried this for the first time the other day. We did a mobile order since I read reviews that it can get busy, especially on the weekends. I'm glad we did because when we showed up a bunch of people were waiting. We both got the garlic rosemary cream cheese w/egg & bacon on an everything bagel. It was very delicious and well worth the $11.

    Rosemary Garlic Cream Cheese & Egg
    Rebecca Y.

    Been wanting to try this place for a while! They have a great variety of house made cream cheeses. Feels like you're getting a bagel in New York! I got the garlic and rosemary egg sandwich and it was amazing. I would definitely come back here.

    Birthday cake cream cheese selection
    Haley S.

    We are visiting from out of town and I saw this place as a suggested place to visit. Let me tell you, it was super worth it. We got here at 930 on a Tuesday and there was no line at all. Super impressed with the cream cheese selection! Truly one of a kind. It's definitely a bit pricey. For two bagels (one egg sandwich), two coffees and pop tart it was $50. I also kind of feel like that's just the thing at coffee shops nowadays, so I was prepared for it. Definitely a place to stop if you like bagels and are looking for a nice experience!

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    Food, service, cleanliness is always top quality. Great Vegan options and the best bagels in town.

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    2022: do they still have gluten free options? If so, what?

    Do they have gluten free options?

    Yes they do! They had a variety of GF, vegan, non-dairy options, including salads and (I believe) GF bagels.

    What kind of gluten free options do they have? I saw on their website that they offer them, but couldn't find what they were.

    They used to have Gluten Free Focaccia on the weekends with the Egg and Avocado sandwich but because of Covid, you cannot request gluten free bread on their online ordering system.

    Would you recommend Proper Bagel as a good spot to sit and do work for a few hours at a table or booth?

    Maybe in the afternoon. But honestly probably not even then. It's absolutely packed to the brim in the morning. That being said, my experience was on a weekend!

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    Biscuit Love: Gulch - Princess

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    4.2(5.4k reviews)
    1.6 miThe Gulch, Downtown
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    I stopped by while attending a conference, and although they were busy, everything was running…read moresmoothly. From the moment we walked in, the service was friendly, welcoming, and efficient. The staff stayed attentive and made sure everyone was taken care of. I absolutely love the Bonut -- it was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly made. Their fruit tea is refreshing and just the right amount of sweet. And the Princess is delicious as well! Everything tastes as good as it looks. Great experience overall. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in town!

    We went around 1 PM on a weekday and it wasn't too busy, so it was a nice laid-back brunch vibe…read more The ambience was casual, chill, and really comfortable. We ordered the Fruit Tea, East Nasty and the B-Roll. I liked their Fruit Tea, nice and refreshing. The East Nasty was pretty good overall, the fried chicken and gravy were flavorful and comforting, but the biscuit underneath was a little underwhelming. BUT oh boy the B-Roll... omg WOW. I've genuinely never had anything like them before. My husband called them "cinnabon on steroids" The pastry was light, warm, airy, and perfectly soft. Then the gooey pecan topping was sooo good, and the cream cheese icing on the side tied everything together perfectly. Absolute chef's kiss. Honestly, order this when you come here.

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    Sweetmilk

    Sweetmilk

    4.2(336 reviews)
    7.5 miDonelson
    $$

    Visiting the area and didn't want the sub par free hotel breakfast. Glad we ventured out as this…read morewas probably the best meal we had while in Nashville. We dined early on a Saturday so it wasn't busy yet. Service was wonderful. Staff told us of their favorites and didn't steer us wrong. You must get the grits! They were delicious! Love how bright the inside is. I will visit again when I am in Nashville next.

    I've been wanting to try this place for ages, but it always seemed packed. Well, today (Memorial…read moreDay) was no different. I tried to swing by around ten minutes to noon, but it was a disaster. There were heaps of people waiting outside, and it didn't look promising. I went to the hostess stand and asked the guy if I could get a table for one, and he said, "Oh, you can sit at the bar; it's open seating. There's one open seat right there!" So, I walked through and was approached by another worker who asked me what I was doing. I told her the guy said I could sit at the bar, and there was an open seat, even though I never saw one. I did see open seats outside at the bar, though. The bar has two sides, one outside and one inside. It seemed alright; it wasn't too hot or humid, so I went. There were dirty dishes all over the place, and I sat down. Another worker asked me, "Are these dishes yours?" Which seemed a bit strange because the guy works the bar and wouldn't he have known the person sitting there before me left them? Anyway, I said no, and he cleared them. I then waited about 5 minutes before another worker skillfully wiped the bar of debris and then got three menus and three sets of silverware (two more guys sat down next to me) and asked me if I wanted water. I said, "Yes, please." She went off, and then shortly after, I saw the same guy come with a menu and a set of silverware and a water. Thumbs up for the water but thumb down for the slowness. I saw the menu and was torn between pancakes and biscuits. I didn't really want anything heavy, so I got the biscuits and gravy but added an egg. I also got a coffee. The wait time for the food was super quick, and the food was really good. The biscuits are small, and they're okay. The egg was good, but it's kinda hard to mess up an egg. I saw the food the people sitting next to me got, and it looked amazing! Pancakes, etc. Overall, the service was pretty bad, but the food was good. I saw no sense of urgency in the workers when they were obviously swamped. I might come when it's not so busy next time. Side note, maybe I'm showing my age, but the price of regular drip coffee was a bit steep. ($4).

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    Sweetmilk - Plenty of seating and bright

    Plenty of seating and bright

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    The Pancake Pantry

    The Pancake Pantry

    4.2(524 reviews)
    2.2 miSobro, Downtown
    $$

    Had a great experience with this restaurant! Me and my husband had breakfast here and everything…read morewas absolutely amazing and reasonable prices. Their cinnamon cream syrup was absolutely delish! I left my purse at the table after breakfast and didn't notice until the restaurant had closed for the day and we ended up getting ahold of someone and they came to open the doors for us so I could get my purse to make my flight at the airport later the same day! Great food, great customer service could not recommend this place more! I will definitely be coming back next time we are in town!

    The wait was worth the while... about 30~ mins or so. They have their system down, they're pretty…read morefast and efficient with their check in and check out process. I'll start off by saying I'm not the biggest fan of pancakes, nor cinnamon and have to be in the mood for both. Today happened to be the day. I tried their pancake sampler, with cinnamon, Caribbean and banana bread pancakes. They were all good, fluffy, airy and flavorful. Banana bread with their maple syrup, Caribbean with cinnamon. But, their cinnamon pancakes were amazing!! Those were definitely the winner!!! Best pancakes I've ever had. Their three pig omelette was pretty bomb as well. I got some of their sausage gravy on the side, to douse the omelette and that was definitely the move there. I think this is the first time I didn't need to use cholula for flavoring. The location is centralized, set up nicely, with huge open indoor space with plenty of seating outside. The service was great as well. Attentive and fast. All in all, I wish I had the time to come here yesterday, so I could try something different today. But, I took the place for everything it had and it definitely delivered. Highly recommend and I will be back, when I'm in the area for sure!

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    Nice gift shop with store paraphernalia

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    The Pancake Pantry

    4.0(2.7k reviews)
    0.4 miHillsboro West End
    $$

    Food was very good, but the service from Roberta was world class! Friendly, funny and extremely…read morehelpful with suggestions for our Trip .

    We had never been to The Pancake Pantry before, but after seeing online that it's basically a…read moreNashville icon that's been around since 1961, we knew we had to try it while we were in town. And honestly? It completely lived up to the hype. When we got there, there was already a line outside, which honestly made us nervous at first, but the staff was super organized and the line moved surprisingly fast. We were seated in less than 10 minutes even though the place was packed. And this was around 11 AM on a Tuesday, so I can only imagine how busy weekends get. The service here was honestly the highlight of the whole experience. Our waitress was SO friendly, funny, and genuinely welcoming. One of those people who instantly makes you feel comfortable and taken care of. You can tell the staff here knows how to handle a busy restaurant while still making customers feel special. I ordered the veggie omelette with blueberry pancakes, and my boyfriend got the Three Little Pigs omelette with a banana pancake. We also ordered coffee to go with everything and wow... such a comforting, satisfying breakfast. The blueberry pancakes were fluffy, buttery, and filled with sweet blueberries in every bite, while the banana pancake had that perfect caramelized banana flavor that tasted homemade in the best way possible. And PLEASE do yourself a favor and try the cinnamon syrup with the pancakes. It was insanely good and honestly took the pancakes to another level. Sweet, warm, buttery, with the perfect cinnamon flavor... I could probably drink that syrup by itself. What impressed me most is that despite how full the restaurant was, our food came out in less than 20 minutes. Everything felt efficient without ever feeling rushed. This is one of those places where yes, the food is really good, but what truly makes you want to come back is the service and atmosphere. Overall I loved the entire experience, and the next time I come back to Nashville, I already know I'll be returning here.

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