The Baked Bear

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The most delicious ice cream sandwich I have ever had in my life. The parking could be better, but you'll barely remember as soon as you taste their ice cream. read more

The Baked Bear - S'mores Ice Cream with a cake batter and Nutella cookie. - Desserts Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Love this idea and love that they offer to warm the cookies slightly. Lots of choices to make the ice cream sandwich of your dreams. Line was long but moved quickly and gave us time to decide on what we wanted to pair together. Not a ton of seating but there is outside and inside seating options and their product is something that be eaten on the go. read more

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Stopped by after a walk. Grabbed an ice cream cookie sandwich. What a great treat. Friendly staff, clean business and nice decor. They sell cookies and ice creams separately also. read more

The Baked Bear - Oatmeal glaze, snickerdoodle cookies with vanilla. - Desserts Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Reese C.

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The Baked Bear has a wide variety of yummy combinations, but I just came for a cookie today. The cookies are good for the nice price of $2.25, but not my favorite. Ask for them to heat your cookie up! I would recommend some type of cookie and ice cream combination since that's what they're known for. read more

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One of my fav dessert spots in Nashville. The cookies are to die for! The Cookie Monster is my all time fave! read more

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Loved the creative take on ice cream sandwiches! We were only in Nashy for the wknd, stumbled across this place and we were thrilled to indulge. Staff was helpful and friendly too! We'll def stop in next time we're in town. read more

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This place is amazing! Lots of cookie & ice cream options. You're able to sample the ice cream flavors. I got an ice cream sandwich ($8) and you can even get it warmed up too. It's nice & cool inside. It's also cute inside with plenty seating. read more

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Sunina G.

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Loved the unique take on an ice cream shop. When you walk in, you have the option for an ice cream sandwich, regular ice cream, or a brownie/cookie sundae. We got the brownie sandwich with cookies and cream and the brownie/cookie sandwich with Cookie Monster and both were seriously delicious. The brownies were baked to perfection and were the perfect combo with the ice cream. My sister saved hers for a later date and the brownie and cookie sandwich still tasted good without being frozen and tough two days later. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Jackee O.

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The ice cream flavors are to-die-for. I was able to try four wonderful flavors before settling on Blackberry Crumble. This ice cream had a sweet blackberry flavor accompanied with crumbled pieces of pie. It was light & tasty. The waffle cone wasn't anything special but it's my go to when ordering ice cream. read more

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Erin D.

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Ran across this place while out on a date night with my wife on our last trip to Nashville. We shared a brownie sandwich with espresso ice cream and chocolate chips. Took a dozen cookies back to our friends house and everyone loved them. Came back to Nashville and had to bring the kids to this little gem! Everyone loved it! Parking was a little rough and the line is always a little long, but it's well worth the wait. read more

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Stephanie W.

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Best cookies and Ice cream and friendly workers. I got a brownie bowl with brownie on the bottom and got the Cookie Monster ice cream with hot fudge on top. I also got 6cookies. Everything was so tasty. I'll be back next time I'm in Nashville and will definitely recommend. read more

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Td B.

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If you are in Nashville and an ice cream lover, this is a must go to place. They have trays of assorted cookies so you can have whatever you want to make your custom ice cream sandwich and a huge selection of ice creams. You can even have one cookie flavor on top and a different one on the bottom. Then, they warm it for you. If they ask if you want it warmed, you do. The result is a warm chewy cookie, with ice cream at the perfect consistency. I was in heaven, and it was the perfect cool down for my mouth after a blazing hot chicken. read more

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My sister and I were craving dessert, more specifically ice cream, and so we came across this place. Let me tell you, this shop did not disappoint! My sister is vegan so she got the vegan cookies and ice cream, which she did enjoy. I got the gooey butter cake cookie with butter brittle cake ice cream and it was DIVINE. Totally craving for some more. Definitely recommend trying this place out! read more

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Oh Baked Bear, you had us at hello. I mean, I love ice cream and any place that offers made-to-order ice cream sandwiches with homemade cookies can't really be bad, right? So I think one thing to know here is you don't HAVE to get one of the huge ice cream sandwiches. My husband of course wanted one and of course chose the blue Cookie Monster cookies ... this is like when your kid picks the bright blue bubble gum ice cream, but to each their own. Anyway... You get to pick your cookies (mix and match) or a brownie, and then you can do a cookie/brownie combo sandwich. You can also do a bowl that has a cookie smooshed in the bottom (like an open faced sandwich lol). And you get to pick your toppings. My husband raved about the dark chocolate ice cream, which he thought was really really good. I loved the min chocolate chip... it used the thin chocolate chips that are like my kryptonite. The staff was extremely patient (though I was thinking they could probably do themselves some favors with some better signage that explains all the options better). Don't be fooled. You can get a cookie, a brownie, ice cream, toppings and ANY combination of the above you want. Worth the stop! read more

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Maya R.

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Great location and spacious enough for a friends/family meet up. Tried a brownie bowl-ish dessert with chocolate ice cream was okay, truly wasn't impressed by the brownie or ice cream. Next time I'm open to trying one of the premade cookie combos. Mainly my feedback/question is where is the drinking water??? When we went, there was no water available at the counter, and we were instructed to go to the back just to find out the water fountain was in the bathroom....I have no idea whose executive decision that was but from the smell alone - please, no bueno. read more

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Wyland S.

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It was my first time visiting Nashville, Tennessee, and it was such an amazing experience while being there! I got an ice cream sandwich and it was amazing! It was super busy, but we ordered ahead and the food was ready on time! The environment is so friendly and welcoming read more

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Christina V.

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The baked bear is such a cute concept! You choose two cookies and a scoop of ice cream to make your own ice cream sandwich. They have trays of all different types of cookies, including cookie monster, snickerdoodle, Nutella, chocolate chip, white chocolate macadamia, etc. I couldn't make up my mind, so I made my cookie sandwich a little bit of a hodgepodge. I ordered one Snickerdoodle and one peanut butter Nutella cookie with cookie dough ice cream in the middle. They serve it in a clear plastic to go container with a spoon. It would be really hard to eat this as an ice cream sandwich, but that does not exactly matter. It was really delicious! The ice cream was super fresh and the cookies were obviously just baked. The line did get a little bit long and out of control, but they moved us through pretty quickly. read more

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Faith O.

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veryyyyy very good the ice cream sandwich is definitely my go to. indoor and outdoor seating, good place to go with friends read more

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Pete H.

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Tired of the same old desserts then go to The Baked Bear. Fantastic ice cream sandwiches, and you pick your flavors. I can recommend chocolate chip cookie with darn good dark chocolate ice cream. Wife loved the gooey butter cake and nutella chocolate chunk cookies with butter brittle cake ice cream The biggest problem we had was that there was so many cookie and ice cream combinations, bummer we will have to go back and try more. read more

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We stopped by here this afternoon as we were in the mood for something sweet. My son got the ice cream where he asked for red velvet cookie to be the base followed by ice cream and Cookie Monster cookie to be on the top. It was definitely interesting and he choose strawberry shortcake as the ice cream. I had double scoop in a waffle cone. The portion they give is stupendous and you do get your money worth. I would recommend and staff service is amazing. Word to the wise, do not park across the street in the parking lot unless you are looking to pay. read more

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Evelyn R.

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I came here with my bf and had the blackberry crumble and some other one. Customer service is seriously lacking here. No hi, hello, welcome in. NOTHING. You are ignored until it's your turn to go. The African American girl didn't know anything about the ice cream, who made it, very uninformed employee. The ice cream itself was fine. read more

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Victoria B.

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Do yourself a favor and order the gooey butter cake cookie ... or better yet, order a dozen. Best cookie I've ever had!!

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This place has potential! My only issue is with the cookies. I think maybe the cookies need to be kept in a fresh container. Versus sitting out. I had a white chocolate macadamia ice cream sandwich. The ice cream is divine! And I love how the cookies are made fresh in-house! But after a while from sitting out they become hard and stale. I wasn't able to eat the cookie because it was so hard that it almost broke the spoon. It bent the spoon pretty bad! But apparently they get stale after a while. I'll need to figure out when the cookies are freshly made, and returned around that time frame. read more

The Baked Bear - White chocolate macadamia on the bottom which was hard as a brick. Brownie on top which was okay. And some type of butter brittle ice cream. - Desserts Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Rachael K.

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Amazing quality ice cream and cookies. It was really hard to choose a flavor because of all of the good option. Massive serving sizes so you could definitely split one sandwich. read more

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Jake E.

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Great spot for custom made ice cream sandwich. They even have a gluten free option! Even when the line is long, staff is expedient and moves you along quickly. read more

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The first time I went to The Baked Bear was in Bethesda, MD. I learned they opened one in Nashville and knew I had to go. I got the ever-so-diverse cookies and cream cookies with cookies and cream ice cream in between. They didn't ask to heat it up (toast it? idk bro this ain't subway) so if you're into that then proactively ask. There was a bit of a line but it moves pretty quick. Very tasty and, like I'm sure other folks do, you can reuse the plastic container lol. The second pic is some painting thing on the patio. read more

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Josh R.

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Great cookies and ice cream! This is the perfect place to get dessert! You choose your cookie, ice cream, and toppings, and they create a custom ice cream sandwich for you. They also let you get ice cream cones or bowls and cookies by themselves. I had the funfetti and chocolate chip cookies with the cookie dough ice cream. read more

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Ariana T.

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Came to Nashville with my cousins and found this place close to our hotel. I was blown away of how delicious the cookie & ice cream was. Me thinking we have nothing like this in Cali.. Us googling it and we have one back home. I'm excited to go back. The best ice cream & cookie place. The gooey butter cake cookie was so damn good never ever had anything like this before.. Came back twice. read more

The Baked Bear - Gooey Butter Cake Cookie & Nutella cookie with salted caramel fudge ice cream sandwich - Desserts Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Dottie K.

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So this is a cute little gourmet ice cream shop in Midtown off Divisional St. you choose you cookie, your ice cream and then they will roll the cookie in a topping. I got Ooey gooey cookie. With Butter Brickle Ice cream. Rolled in Heath bar. Best I've cream sandwich ever. read more

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Michelle C.

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The Baked Bear was pretty delicious! You choose your cookies or brownies and you can mix and match them. The. You choose your ice cream and toppings. Ice cream choices are somewhat limited. They even offer to hot press your cookies. It was good and I'd go again but all the cookies weren't super soft a couple were over cooked and hard. You pay for parking which was $5 for 1 hour. read more

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Nina V.

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A little pricey but very good! Hubs got the brownie sundae, and I got a cookie sandwich of the salted PB cookie and vanilla ice cream (honestly if you do too many flavors it's just overwhelming and takes away from simple goodness.) the cookie sandwich is huge so I just ate it with a spoon. Both delicious and demolished! They have a dog bowl for water, which is nice for your pup! read more

The Baked Bear - Brownie sundae, and Custom Ice Cream Sandwich (salted Pb cookie and Old Fashioned Vanilla ice cream) - Desserts Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Katie N.

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So yummy! I got the funfetti cookie with brownie dough swirl ice cream and a brownie on the bottom sandwhich. Honestly so good and the process was easy and friendly. The ice cream tasted fresh and the cookies were really fresh too. The best part is they hot press it all together Definitely going back! read more

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This place is crazy! Cookie Monster cookies are awesome and the ice cream is solid! Excellent stop on a hot day. A lot of the coolies look gooey and not fully cooked but the cookie monster and white chocolate chips look well done. read more

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Sherry Y.

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My husband treated us to takeout from the Baked Bear after a difficult work week, and we devoured the ice cream sandwich and brownie a la mode that he purchased in a matter of minutes. They offer warm cookies or brownies with ice cream, which is a classic combo no one should deny themselves. For this luxurious dessert, you will have to shell out a bit more than your homemade version, but know that portions are generous. The main problem is, due to the size and warmth of the cookies (should you choose to use warm cookies) causes a pool of melted ice cream wherever you happen to be enjoying your treat. Considering that ice cream sandwiches are supposed to be portable, this kind of defeats the purpose of the vessel. However, delicious all the same, and you should definitely give it a shot as a dessert option in the midst of the pandemic. read more

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Aura G.

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I would be in big trouble if The Baked Bear opened a location closer to me. We ended our date night here by sharing one custom ice cream sandwich, which is more than enough for 2 people. Despite the line, they prepared our ice cream sandwich really fast. We got the gooey butter cake cookie and cookie monster cookie with blackberry ice cream, toasted, which was absolutely phenomenal and did not melt the ice cream. Next time, I would definitely get double gooey butter cake cookies. They are open quite late so you can get your fix well into the night. It is in downtown Nashville, so parking is a pain. There is a lot directly next to the shop though. read more

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I love that you can create your own ice cream sandwich with your choice of cookie, ice cream, and toppings. I've tried a few different cookies and some were a little stale/too thin and crispy for an ice cream sandwich. I'd recommend the gooey cookie. And if you're sharing, they will cut the sandwich in half for you. read more

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Bridget M.

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Great design-your-own ice cream cookie sandwich! Love the little patio out back for those warmer days! Cookies and ice cream were delicious! A little pricey (especially if you add toppings). And it'd be nice if the cookies were warmed prior to the sa which being made, but overall a great little establishment! Also, plenty of flavors to choose from! read more

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Absolutely wonderful and the service even better it's a must for sure I can't tell you how good the ice cream sandwiches are read more

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We got three different sandwiches to-go. Had a cooler but wasn't a great one so was slightly softer than served. Popped in the freezer and were good as new. So remember a good cooler and ice for next time. The ice cream was so good, rich and creamy. Cookies were great too. A nice treat and super cute packaging. read more

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1809 Division St
Nashville, TN 37203
Music Row, Midtown
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(615) 730-6991
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What time does The Baked Bear open?

The Baked Bear opens at 12:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does The Baked Bear close?

The Baked Bear closes at 10:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.The Baked Bear closes at 11:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Thu, Sun 12:00 PM - 10:00 PMFri-Sat 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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Does The Baked Bear take credit cards?

Yes, The Baked Bear takes credit cards.

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Does The Baked Bear have catering options?

Yes, The Baked Bear does have catering options.

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Does The Baked Bear allow dogs?

Yes, The Baked Bear allows dogs.

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Does The Baked Bear have parking?

Yes, The Baked Bear has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Validated Parking

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Does The Baked Bear have free WiFi?

Yes, The Baked Bear has free WiFi.

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Custom Ice Cream Sandwiches - a novelty dessert shop with cookies that are baked from scratch daily and super premium craft ice cream, made using only the highest-quality ingredients all from homemade original recipes. Given the opportunity to mix and match cookies and ice cream to your heart's content, you can get creative in the absolute most delicious way possible! :)...

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4.2

(38 reviews)

NoBaked Cookie Dough has a ton of flavor options, and I went with the cookie dough flight to sample…read morea few. At first, the portions seemed small, but after a few bites, it was actually more than enough, this stuff is rich. Everything was delicious, but very sweet (which you expect), though I do wish it was slightly toned down. Next time, I'd probably try a sundae since I think the cookie dough would pair better with ice cream. Customer service was decent, the girl at the counter was friendly. It's located in a food hall, so there's plenty of seating. Overall, it was a good experience. I'd come back, just with a slightly different order.

No notes. 15/10…read more Delicious cookie dough and milkshakes in tremendously tasty flavors. Do it. PS: it's in the food hall so very centrally located for when you need a sweet treat after a game or drinks out.

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Vic’s Brown Butter Hot Dogs

5.0

(1 review)

1.3 mi

Great new lunch spot in the Arcade! They serve hot dogs and ice cream. Large variety of hot dog…read morecondiments, and about 15 flavors of ice cream. Very clean place and the staff was very nice! We ordered the New York hot dog and Chili Cheese hot dog combos. They come with 1 or 2 hot dogs (which are good size dogs), chips and a soda/water. The service was quick, and dogs were hot and fresh. A great lunch for under $8. We will be back to try the ice cream!!!

D'Andrews Bakery & Cafe

Delicious coffee, beautiful pastries, and a pleasant space make D'Andrews a real gem!…read more I enjoyed my latte, the espresso tasted smooth and they added a touch of house flavor, their pecan. What a unique combo, the pecan flavor was delicious without overpowering the drink. The pastries look so nice that I'm convinced people don't actually eat them. I'll definitely be stopping by to try a "mango" or a Dubai chocolate croissant before I leave Nashville. Really glad I stayed near such a charming cafe!

I've only had coffee here, but one day I will try the famed baked goods! The coffee is solid,…read morethough I would be mindful of that a size upgrading coffee does not mean more espresso; it simply means more milk. The inside is large enough to sit and enjoy your food and drinks. They have their pastries on gorgeous display and the location is quite convenient for those who are already downtown. Service is friendly, and they are quite quick as they have many customers to get through.

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Peach pastry yum !!!!

Proper Bagel

So good! Husband got the regular New Yorker but with jalapeño cream cheese and said it was…read moredelicious! I was so excited to try a homemade gluten free bagel and it was yummy!! The sandwich itself was fantastic and the employee running the register was super helpful!! The place is really cute and I loved the outdoor seating!!

Bagels were good, coffee was just ok. Definitely not worth the wait though. Idk it was giving…read moretrying to be New York bagel but the line really killed the vibe for me? It also didn't help that it was insanely hot and the line was outside. I think if they figured out the line situation and maybe made the coffee less watery it would be a hit. In Nashville though it's definitely something, more than like Panera or whatever so might hit the spot if you're itching for it!

Strawberry shortcake cream cheese on cinnamon crunch bagel

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Frothy Monkey

We went here for breakfast during our stay in Nashville. After a few nights downtown, this place…read morewas in a much quieter location with a very chill vibe. Their breakfast was good and we loved their biscuits. Would also highly recommend the monkey mocha latte! After breakfast, check out the rest of 12 South. Lots of boutiques, coffee shops, ice cream spots and restaurants. Very cute neighborhood!

Our group was lucky enough to get a table... it was just outside and the only table without ANY…read moreshade. It was a bit cramped in general regardless of the crowd more-so how the restaurant is set up, but I get it--that's the southern neighbourhood aesthetic that makes it so classic! I had the Havana iced coffee, which was on point. It had a blend of different spices that really made it stand out. I had a traditional Farm Breakfast with local sausage that really hit the spot. This location is near all the right shops down the way which made it efficient and convenient!

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Monkey Mocha - 12 oz Hot

Arnold's Country Kitchen

Authentic southern cuisine so delicious and you don't need to add salt or pepper at all…read more The owners and employees are so welcoming and friendly. The owners actually work on the serving line . The ambiance is lively and welcoming ! This place is a must try when you visit Nashville.

Favorite so far in Nashville. Will definitely be coming back to try everything…read more First visit was roast beef, which was delicious, moist and well seasoned. The mashed potatoes were some of the best I ever tasted. And I had bread pudding which was stellar! Wife has the same roast beef but has the macaroni and cheese as well as fried green tomatoes and raved about both. We got it to-go but the owner was out greeting and spoke to my wife, so you know they care about the quality of the food and service. Absolutely a must try.

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Bob Ross playing FTW

Elixr Coffee

Came on a Wed morning around 8 and it wasn't too busy. They have a small outdoor patio in addition…read moreto their indoor seating. It's a cute, bright shop. I got the iced Americano and added their house made banana cold foam. You can definitely tell it's homemade banana flavor and they even had some small chunks of banana. It was delish! The sweetness of the drink ended up being perfect for me as I don't like when things are too sweet. Prices were reasonable ($5.50 for my drink after $1.5 extra for the foam) and service was friendly. Would recommend.

I've been disappointed by the service here a few times. They're always a bit disinterested and…read moreshort with you here, and this last time my iced oat latte was not filled anywhere near the top of the cup. It's cute inside, with some activity books and lots of merch. There's also room to sit. The coffee itself is good, but it's not a super welcoming environment unfortunately! I'd recommend it for a quick in and out to get a coffee but not as a sit down meeting place.

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Interior is very nice.

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Becca S.

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1

0

6 years ago

As the second person to review, I echo the other reviewer's sentiment about the taste and quality of the ice cream itself. We had to wait for a while but the wait was worth it. Went with the bowl option and the serving size was large enough to split. Given the serving size, the value was good. Everyone was friendly inside, and social distancing looked good inside. So why not 5-stars? Like most new businesses, these guys have a few kinks to work out. First, the line out the door went across a side street instead of up the sidewalk in front of the business, so every time a car came through the line of people had to scrunch together. There were about 30 people in line, and only about half were wearing masks. We called it the Covid Crush. Funny, but then again not funny. Second, parking seemed chaotic. Customers didn't want to park in the pay lot behind the restaurant. As a result, several cars parked on the bike lane, and an employee's truck was parked completely blocking the sidewalk. Finally, these guys chose to ignore the Mayor's order to close at 10 pm both Friday and Saturday night, staying open until 11 pm on both nights. I believe that for Nashville to reopen as soon as possible, local businesses should be responsible for knowing and following the guidelines. If they aren't following this simple rule, it makes me wonder what other corners they may be cutting. read more

Shameika S.

Elite 22

828

581

3030

6 years ago

I am always the type of person who wants desserts after eating a filling dinner. I legit will not stuff myself to make sure I have room for something sweet. This night I was craving ice cream. I saw that Baked Bear was on the list for ice cream in the area. According to their website, their mission is to, "spread joy and create memories, bringing a smile to every customer's face one ice sandwich at a time." I feel like I got that experience while there. Their cookies are homemade every day. I walked up and could smell the ice cream right at the door. You know, that's how you know that the ice cream is nice and fresh. I also could smell the cookies also! There were so many ways that you could eat your ice cream. I opted for the custom ice cream sandwiches! The cookie I ended up getting was the Gooey Butter Cake with the Bear Batter. The Bear Batter included cake batter with brownies and sprinkles. When I tell you that combination was the best ice cream sandwich I ever. I am such a fan of the Gooey Butter Cake cookie. I don't know about you but I love a butter cake. They pressed the cookie and the ice cream together to make fuse together and it was PERFECT. I would definitely recommend this ice cream place if you're looking for ice cream in Downtown. read more

Willy D.

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2

0

6 years ago

Baked bear had long lines on the weekend; great value, however you can find better ice cream at Jenis or honestly in any grocery store. Great date spot, great vibes, okay product. read more

Christy C.

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16

46

5 years ago

Love love love this place!! Yummy!!! Love the options and the staff was great! Such a cool little place in a fun area.

Simon L.

70

46

17

2 years ago

Just DO IT! You know you want to... so do it! I don' thave anything else to say other than this place is amazing.

Laiken H.

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6

0

6 years ago

The service was extremely terrible and has very rude employees. Extremely disappointed in the customer service.

Jesi A.

14

12

15

5 years ago

What a great treat! So many options and all so great! The chocolate chip cookies alone are worth the trip!

Tanya L.

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4

5

6 years ago

So excited to have one here!! Friendly atmosphere, fast service, and of course so many yummy options!!

Glenn R.

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6

0

1 year ago

Exceeded our expectations! The food and service was great! The ambiance was very quaint.

Ellie H.

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1

0

4 years ago

john you as the best!!!!! give him raise!!!!!!!!!

Ericha T.

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45

21

6 years ago

Great little late night sweet tooth fix!

Claire O.

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1

0

6 years ago

That one male employee needs to gooooo

Carl M.

26

21

0

6 years ago

Don't waste your time in the line.

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