Let me just start off by saying everything we ate was excellent. There are no complaints whatsoever. But over and above all that let me give credit to the wonderful service. I have a severe pork allergy and mentioned it to my server. The manager came out not only to acknowledge it, she actually prepared my entire order herself. She made sure to use separate utensils, skillets, her gloves, the works. And let me just say my vegetable omelette was absolutely delicious! We can't wait to return! I can recommend this wonderful restaurant without hesitation!! read more

The atmosphere is like Cracker Barrel on steroids. There's not a Nashville celebrity who hasn't been here, and the second you walk through the doors, they let you know it. Easily one of my favorite brunch spots in Nashville. The biscuits are top tier, you can't go wrong with the hash brown casserole, and the country fried steak is some of the best you'll ever eat. Love this place! read more

As first-time visitors to Loveless Cafe, we weren't sure what to expect, but it absolutely lived up to its reputation. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by one of the sweetest hosts, who made us feel genuinely welcome. We had made a reservation, and our table was ready immediately, making for a smooth and stress-free start to our meal. I would highly recommend making a reservation at least a day in advance--two days if you're visiting on a weekend or during peak travel times. It was clear this place is popular, and for good reason. Our server, Cody, truly made the experience unforgettable. Hands down, he is the best server I've ever had anywhere. He took the time to thoroughly walk us through the menu, explain the daily specials, answer all of our questions, and offer recommendations based on what we were looking for. His knowledge, enthusiasm, and genuine hospitality elevated our entire dining experience. We ordered the pancakes, omelets, and of course, the famous biscuits. The biscuits absolutely deserve the hype! They were warm, buttery, fluffy, and practically melted in your mouth. The pancakes were light, fluffy, and delicious, and the omelets were cooked perfectly and packed with flavor. One thing I really appreciated is that while Loveless Cafe offers a supper menu in the evenings, breakfast is served all day. That's perfect for anyone like me who believes breakfast tastes good no matter what time it is! It's easy to see why Loveless Cafe has become such a Nashville staple. Between the warm Southern hospitality, outstanding service, and incredible food, this was an experience we'll be talking about long after breakfast. If you're visiting Nashville, or even if you're a local who hasn't been yet, put Loveless Cafe at the top of your list. And if you're lucky enough to have Cody as your server, you're in for an exceptional experience! read more

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Loveless now has to be a top 10 breakfast spot for me--maybe top 5. From the fresh biscuits with fresh jams and jellies, to big honking breaded pork chops, to a superb hashbrown casserole--there's nothing I disliked here. Even sampling some of their famous country ham from Toby's plate was a memorable experience. I only wish I had a bigger stomach because the portions are just so massive here. The server couldn't have been nicer. He was even the one to suggest to us that he preferred the pork chops over the ham. That was such a good choice to me. Sadly, we didn't have coffee this morning because we had a long scenic drive and didn't want to make any more stops than necessary. But I bet he would've been right on the ball with those refills. The ambiance was great. It was such a nice layout and had interesting decor that made you feel you were a guest at their house. It also had that perfect occupancy where you could tell how popular they were but not so crowded you had to wait for a table. I'm definitely coming back here next time I'm in Tennessee because this place is a great find. read more

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This is a must stop when in Nashville. The service is always amazing and everyone is so friendly. The food is always delicious. Tried the chicken fried chicken special and it was so good! The chicken gravy was a nice touch! The biscuits and jams are the best around! It's a fun place to visit with the stores they have and if you have to wait they have cornhole out back! read more

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Great hospitality. If you're looking all right. Great southern style, delicious dinner. This is the place dinners my wife myself, hated this establishment today. After our alan jackson who last call concert read more

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This restaurant is about 25 minutes from Nashville, the drive was nice. I wanted to visit based on the history, the people stopping by for food and a place to stay. I was disappointed that none of the original hotel rooms were available for show. I did like walking around the property and seeing all the celebrity photos on the walls. I ordered the fried chicken meal with fried green tomato and extra pimento cheese to try, the food was decent, the fried green tomatoes were really greasy, the jams with the biscuit were good. We had great service in the restaurant; the outer building shops were cut but not very friendly staff . it was cool read more

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Best biscuits ever! Loved their jams as well. We also ordered the breakfast bowl which I wasn't as much of a fan of as it didn't have much meat. The service here was excellent and it was cool to see all the celebrities that have visited this restaurant. There were a lot of cut shops around the restaurant as well. In the fall they decorate it with pumpkins and the area looks so cute. Very unique ambiance. Apparently it used to be an old motel back in the day. read more

We came back to the Loveless Cafe after our first visit last year. The biscuits are delicious(addictive actually)and the prices are reasonable for the food you get. Service is always excellent. Do remember to tip your server well. The eggs and bacon were fine yet the hash brown casserole was a bit rich and the fudge pie we took to the hotel room for later was a bit too sweet. But do come for the breakfast and especially the biscuits. The biscuits were dyed pink in honor of Dolly Parton's passing. That was a nice touch. read more

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It's been a while since I've felt inspired to write a review. @TheLovelessCafe and its team won my heart. April, our server, was friendly and efficient, providing perfectly balanced customer service. The atmosphere is joyful and fun-filled, perfectly matching the staff's light joking. The Cafe is famous for its biscuits, and I understand why. They are light, fluffy, and flavorful. The grits were perfect--no need to add anything. The prices are fair. I liked everything except the fried potatoes. I agree with the manager; the me ma potato tastes better. Thank you. Loveless Cafe is like a one-stop shop for travelers and truckers. The campus offers a variety of tourist attractions. I didn't feel loveless; I felt loved and appreciated. #KeepGoingOAM read more

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Let's start with reservations: I highly recommend one. They are busy, and for good reason. If you end up not having one, wait! It's worth it. We have been in Nashville for ten days and dined at a lot of nice restaurants. Our brunch at Loveless might be my favorite meal. They have a smoked brisket feature on Saturday and Sunday, you can order a smoked brisket omelette with cheddar and au jus, or classic sliced brisket. The sliced brisket is massive. You will have snacks for days. The omelette will change your life. This will be a dish I talk about for years to come. Flavorful, melts in your mouth, and unique. There's also lots to do on the property, there's a shop to buy jams and meat, another small gift shop, and off to the side is a small area for little local shops from artists. Great job, Loveless! read more

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Love the southern atmosphere this place brings. Very country home feeling with the waiting staff and host entry. I had to get the fried chicken with two eggs on the breakfast menu. The hot chicken was so good. Love the different options of jelly and jams. They bring out to the table with biscuits. Very filling size portions all around. The gift store was too cute with the kitchen gadgets available for sale. Also bringing home souvenir items like country ham, and jams were available. read more

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I'm so sorry to be writing this review so late, because I'd forgotten the name of my waiter --- but he was awesome and I promised a review would come sooner-or-later. I was passing through Nashville, and saw this spot "The Loveless Cafe", featured several times on certain YouTube Channel reviews. It looked good, and it looked like it wouldn't disappoint so I took the opportunity to pay a visit. To be honest, it's a bit off the beaten path from the "main city", but that's also part of the charm. When you arrive in, it really is a "premises"; there are different buildings, etc. I just followed where the people went, and thankfully it was the restaurant. I was greeted promptly, and sat immediately. The southern hospitality always surprises me because I'm from the northeast lol. It's honestly a breath of fresh air. I ordered the country-fried steak w/ two eggs, and for my side I got the famous hashbrown casserole. After the order was put-in, immediately my 3 HUGE biscuits arrived, all for me. I get the hype! They are a different-style biscuit from the norm, but still amazing to try something off the beaten path. Pivoting from the biscuits, on to the main. I'm a bit of a "prude" to country fried steak, and when I saw it --- it was huge --- but it was so "square"? The shape was weird, and the texture was not my favorite. Not like the ones in Texas I've had. Also, I think I am just not a fan of hashbrown casseroles in general --- neither here, nor at Cracker Barrel. I think my mind only liked "crispy potatoes" in the morning, so I won't hold that against them. I do think both of them are good in their own right, just not my cup of tea. 3.8/5. Don't get me wrong --- I was and still am extremely pleased with this place. Pay them a visit, try their amazing biscuits, and get the full southern experience! 4/5 read more

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This place has been on my bucket list for over 10 years, so I was excited to finally make it happen. I was visiting my only friend from high school who lives in Franklin. I am absolutely certain she is tired of bringing every out of town guest here, but she knows how much of a foodie I am, and she is a good sport... Her strategy was to avoid the lines, and we absolutely did that by making an 8:15 am reservation. When we arrived, the place was only about half full, so the reservation almost felt unnecessary, but I would still recommend making one just in case. There are only a few things that can get me out of bed early on vacation, and a bucket list restaurant is definitely one of them. I usually prefer a crispy, flaky biscuit, but these are more buttery and pillowy. Even so, they completely won me over on the first bite. They bring a generous pile of biscuits to the table for free, and it felt like more than two per person. After starting with a simple biscuit with butter and blackberry jam, I decided to go all in and ordered a biscuit sandwich with bacon, egg, and hashbrown casserole. Honestly, the biscuit on its own might have been even better than the one I built, which says a lot about how good they are. I also spent some time in the store, which was fun to browse. I managed to resist the "praise the lard" mug, but it was tempting. Overall, this lived up to the hype for me, especially if you go early and skip the crowds. read more

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Must visit for the biscuits! The fried chicken was ok. I went around 3:30 pm and there was no line. It helped that it was raining outside. This place is usually packed and you will most likely have to wait. There's a few stores around for you to walk around. Theres a lot of parking spaces. read more

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Southern fried goodness totally worth the drive outside of Nashville to experience. Our watreds even sent us home with biscuit! read more

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The woman staffing the front entrance was super nice and bubbly, we were seated right away. The café is brightly lit and has a lot of natural light too, it gives a very clean and welcoming feel. Our waiter was not great. He was not very attentive nor super friendly, which was disappointing. We all had the "Music City Platter", two had bacon which they enjoyed. I decided on their country ham and did not enjoy it. It was super dry and overly salty. I was surprised that they are known for it. We all enjoyed our eggs, pancakes, and potatoes (highly recommend the hash brown casserole). And then there are the biscuits and jam. Omgoodness! So, so good, do not skip them. We were glad to take some home with us. Overall, I would totally recommend stopping in for breakfast. Our waiter is the ONLY reason I'm docking a star. read more

The Loveless Cafe - Music City Platter with ham - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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We were immediately intrigued with all the recommendations for Loveless Cafe after landing in Nashville. Unfortunately reading the reviews, it seemed like we would have to skip given the reported wait times, sometimes hours long, especially for weekend brunch. Yet, I decided to check their website just in case and managed to snag a reservation the previous night for a 10AM brunch on Sunday. Perhaps our fears were a bit overblown? When we got there right on time, it was actually not very busy at all, perhaps due to the extreme cold over the weekend. Service at Loveless Cafe is very prompt and friendly. I think we were checked on at least 5 times in the hour or so that we were there. After ordering, our food arrived within 5 or 10 minutes. Most things are definitely precooked and assembled. They first start off with a plate of complimentary biscuits and jam. For the two of us, we got four freshly baked ones - we saw a staff member carry steaming hot trays of biscuits to the kitchen and dump them into a warmer. Our waitress immediately took some out for us. These biscuits smell floury and alkaline and definitely aren't particularly buttery. They aren't layered at all either, but instead are extremely fluffy, soft, and moist, so tender that they almost are able to fall apart on their own. While I typically like buttery, layered biscuits more, I enjoyed these enough that I decided to purchase a couple of bags of their famous biscuit mix to bring home. In terms of jams, we had strawberry and peach, both of which are super sweet almost like eating candy. Loveless Cafe Fried Chicken and Two Eggs, Half Chicken ($18.25) - Loveless serves an old school, classical fried chicken. The flour-based breading isn't seasoned too much, but is fried until very crisp. It tastes mostly of fryer oil with salt and perhaps a bit of allium essence. It's pretty simple, but good. I believe they batch fry the chicken with all pieces fried for the same amount of time, so the smaller pieces like the drum and wing are drier than the larger pieces. Not terrible by any means, and the larger pieces still remain pretty tender, albeit with the darker dry coat underneath the breading. We ordered the two eggs over medium, but they were served not even to the point of being over easy, given that some of the white hadn't set yet. For the side, we chose the hashbrown casserole, which consists of one scoop of tender shredded potatoes mixed with sour cream and cheese. It's quite refreshing with the tang of the cream cutting through the cheesy richness. Build Your Own Biscuits Sliders, Country Ham, Pimento Cheese N' Fried Green Tomatoes, Pulled Pork Barbeque ($13.99) - This dish comes with six biscuits and three fillers. For the country ham, they include two slices - they are dried out and chewy and give a burst of salty flavor. The pulled pork is very smoky, is quite moist, and is served in a bowl of pork juices. The juice itself isn't that heavily seasoned and is on the lighter side. The green tomato has a thin crisp cornmeal based breading on the top and bottom, but not on the sides. Interesting. The two pieces are topped with pimento cheese that's kind of generic. It's definitely way more mayo than cheese, so it doesn't manage to hold the scoop shape for very long and instead flattens out like a gel conforming to a container. It has tangy and sharp cheddar cheese and plenty of chopped pimentos that give a little sweetness and heat. Overall I quite enjoyed my meal at Loveless. It's really just one of those classic places that serves a satisfying, old-school, comforting meal. Bathrooms - Two larger ones with multiple stalls read more

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Had to wait an hour and a half, but the biscuits made it worth it. Also ordered the fried chicken and chicken fried steak and both were solid choices. Cool property with good local history and a nice gift shop too. Service was fast and friendly once we were seated. read more

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This place is a must try for those wanting an authentic southern meal that feels like you're eating in someone's large southern home. The folks working there exude southern charm and hospitality. The service was great and they seem genuinely concerned that you're enjoying your meal. We tried fried chicken, fried pork chops with white gravy, meat loaf, chicken fried steak with white gravy, and fried catfish. None of us are going to the doctor anytime soon to get our cholesterol checked. Everything was very good and it was a fantastic dining experience. read more

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The Loveless Cafe is a fun destination spot, but the breakfast food was average at best. The restaurant is on property with a couple of shops. Check it out if you'd like some jam and biscuits to take home. They also had coffee and drinks in the gift shop. There is a lot of parking. It doesn't look like it when you enter, but drive past the gift shop to find large lots on both sides of the event venue. The service here was great. They were well staffed and everything moved quickly. Our waitress was really friendly and took great care of us. The biscuits lived up to the hype. Those were 5/5 and I love that they serve a giant plate of them before you even order. Our biscuits came with peach jam and blackberry jam. The rest of our breakfast was not special. I ordered the 1/4 White Fried Chicken with Eggs and chose the Hashbrown Casserole as my side. The Fried Chicken was a little dry inside and I didn't find anything about it to be special. I love Hashbrown Casserole, but unfortunately my husband and I didn't care for the flavor of theirs. My husband thought his Country Ham was good. My daughter enjoyed her French Toast. My husband had Sweet Tea and said it was pigeon sweat. I don't know exactly what that means, but he didn't like it. We also took three slices of pie to go. The Peanut Butter, Steeplechase, & Coconut Cream. None had much flavor and had soggy crust like it wasn't fresh. Overall, this is a cute spot to check out if you're in the area. I wouldn't prioritize it or go out of my way based on food alone. read more

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If you're in Nashville The Loveless Cafe is a must for breakfast! The atmosphere is cool, the staff is nice and hilarious, and most of all the food is 10++ if you're looking for biscuits that will melt in your mouth, this is hands down the place! Can't wait to eat here again! read more

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Amazing as I remember. Biscuits on point. Even tried their red gravy which was a unique experience. My son thoroughly enjoyed his chocolate chip pancakes. I love the shops to go to after breakfast and pick up a little suvi. The server was also so kind and helpful and like I said got me to try that red gravy lol This will stay on my rotation every time I visit the Boro. read more

Great good and timeless atmosphere and great service. Our server Jared, was personal and attentive. I had the 1/2 fried chicken and my wife had the country fried steak. Amazing biscuits with great jams and fresh butter. All the sides tasted home-made, including the potatoes (Which I don't normally get on my normal diet but I had these and gravy. My wife had the fried Okra and turnip greens. This is good old southern cooking. Given the number of people they serve every day they do an amazing job. read more

My wife and I were in Franklin, Tennessee over the holidays for a family get together. The Loveless Cafe was highly recommended by my nephew so we decided to try it on our way out of town. Extremely good choice. We were early enough that it was only a 30 minute wait. Our server brought out biscuits and preserves when she showed up to take our order. The biscuits were so good that they made me homesick for my late mother's when I was a child. We each ordered a Mason Jar Mary which is their bloody Mary. I had the Hog Heaven omelet which had bacon, sausage, ham, peppers, and onions in it. I also ordered a side of the hash brown casserole. That was so good that I will be dreaming of it for a while. My wife a cup of sausage gravy to pour over the biscuits and a piece of country ham. This was just enough for her and she loved it. Our sever was quick to take care of anything we asked for including to go sodas. We enjoyed the preserves so much that we visited the merch store and bought some to take home. The restaurant is a converted 1950's motel with photos of hundreds of famous people that have been there. The place is nothing fancy but the food is good. Take the time to visit and try it. read more

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While visiting my friend in Nashville, we decided to venture a bit out of the city to come to The Loveless Cafe. Be prepared for a wait, even on weekdays. While waiting, we stopped by the shops next door, so that helped to kill some time. The vibes are very country, especially for a Northeast gal like me! I appreciated the good service and nice hospitality feel. The food is delicious but on the heavier side, so my friend and I both had leftovers. I'd recommend coming for the overall experience. read more

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I arrived on a Saturday Afternoon at approximately 2:30pm. Wait was not long, a table for 2. Biscuits are complimentary with jam. The jams were blackberries, strawberry, apricot. We shared the sample plates with meatloaf, chicken and ham tried the green fried tomatoes green beans were good. Service was great read more

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OMG!! If you know.... You freakin KNOW!!!! This is easily one of my top 5 Breakfast spots in the country! The home made biscuits are out of this world! The staff? Everyone is a literal ball of sunshine. It's just one of the cutest and just classic looking diners if that's what you want to call it. It looks like a motel from the outside: I love that they have a cute little gift shop next door. I quite literally dream about going back to eat here! read more

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My husband had this on his list of places to go to because of their biscuits. When we arrived it was about a 20 min wait. That gave us a chance to look at the menu and ask questions at the front desk. This a family restaurant so expect it to be noisy if you happen to have families around you. When our service came we knew what we wanted. I had the scrambled eggs( they have cheese in them), bacon, & cheesy grits. Each order comes with plate of biscuits with butter and jellies. My husband ordered the pork chop. They were amazing. While waiting on our food we enjoined their drink special peppermint hot chocolate ( nondairy). It was so good! All of the food was delicious and the service was great! Highly recommend! Enjoy! read more

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Food: good Service: great Ambiance: vintage farmhouse chic A good place to pass through while visiting Nashville! We went to Nashville for the weekend and came here on our way back home. We got there on a Monday around noon and waited about 45 minutes to be seated. They have a cute gift shop and farm store on premises for you to explore while you wait. We had the nicest waitress. I believe her name was Katie or Kelly. The biscuits are definitely the main event and they give a generous portion to start your meal. We had the grilled catfish with Mac and cheese and turnips greens, the chicken fried steak plate, and fried chicken (because you have to.) We enjoyed it all. It was all fresh and seasoned. The staff are so warm and welcoming. It was all good vibes and good food. read more

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The Their biscuits melt in your mouth. Best Southern Cooking here in Nashville! The country ham is excellent. The fresh juices are great! The sausage is great! Their customer service is compared to none@ You have to try this place! read more

Cute Inn and Motel in Nashville. The fried chicken was good, but the Mac and cheese was amazing. We didn't try their famous biscuits but we saw them and they were big and fluffy. They offer daily specials. All the Staff were friendly and helpful. They do take reservations and on a weekend, you might want to make one. read more

The Loveless Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Local here, stopped for lunch on way home from a West Tn getaway. Around Noon on a Tuesday, place was BUZZIN' and I was told it was a slow day LOL Seated just about 10 mins from arrival, Service, Food, Vibe ALL ON POINT!! Virginia was my FABULOUS server & has been working there half her life! read more

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The Loveless Cafe delivered an incredible experience from start to finish! The atmosphere is fantastic, and the food was amazing--huge portions, top-notch quality, and very fairly priced. What really took it over the top was the service. We had Chaz as our server, and he was phenomenal--honestly, hands down the best server I've ever had anywhere. Great vibe, incredible food, and world-class service. Absolutely 5 stars! read more

So glad I came! I've never been to Nashville so of course I had no idea this was 35 minutes outside of the city.... but very well worth it! Such a cute place with lots of history inside and out. Make sure to stop at the country store across the parking lot for a couple of souvenirs. The country ham, biscuits/preserves, and pulled pork were as good as everyone says! I got my food very quickly, and everything was hot and fresh. The fried chicken and macaroni were just ok, kinda like golden corral but not bad either. I finished everything but the macaroni because there was way more cheese than macaroni (I know someone would love that though) I had the sweetest and most attentive server named Megan. I came alone but I never felt that way because she was so kind the whole time and quickly in and out. Would definitely come again! read more

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Take me back!!! I absolutely love this place. The service was fantastic. The food was delicious. I love how it's in a converted home so you really do feel like it's home cooking. The gift shops are great to kill some time if you have to wait for a table. It's just a really nice spot to visit if you're in the Nashville area. The portions are gigantic! And in true southern hospitality? You are greeted with a plate full of biscuits, butter, and jam upon arrival. Yum! Highly recommend the hashbrown casserole and pulled pork! read more

I hadn't been here in over 2 years and the food was as good as last time! I got the music city platter with pancakes, eggs, ham, and hashbrowns. Everything was delicious! And of course the biscuits and jam are a highlight of the meal! The portion was massive and the service was so friendly! read more

The Loveless Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Was super excited to try this place and wish I had a better experience with the food :( I got the pancakes with a side of bacon and potatoes. Potatoes and bacon were great. The food was also SUPER hot when it came out. My pancake didn't have chocolate chips, so I told the waitress and they were quick to fix it. They brought out new pancakes in the next few minutes, however, they were raw. I think they were trying to fix the issue too quick and didn't cook them enough. I wasn't really feeling a pancake after that and asked if I could just pay for the bacon and potatoes. They apologized and brought me extra bacon and the hash brown casserole. They also didn't charge me for any of my meal which I appreciated. My friend got the Music City platter and loved it. In my opinion, it's a typical breakfast place, but better service. I would definitely come back to try it again though! read more

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No trip to Nashville is complete without a meal at Loveless. Whether it's Dinner with fried chicken and biscuits or Breakfast with country ham and biscuits, biscuits are the star. They are delicious. The fried chicken is the other star. Service is always first rate with very friendly staff. The setting takes you back in time. It's in an old motor inn motel setting. Some of the cabin rooms are craft and gift shops. It's a must stop. read more

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It only took me 4 years of living in Nashville to finally make it across town to Loveless Cafe! It goes without saying the biscuits are great. The fact that they drop them at the table free of charge was a nice surprise. I will say our service was slooooow, maybe due to the country atmosphere. Every part of service took a long time- placing our order, getting drink refills, and getting our plates cleared. It seemed unusual. The food was also good but nothing crazy. I think for the experience of getting out of the city and browsing the shops it's a cute experience, but there are better places for quality southern breakfast read more

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