Emily’s Guide to South Nashville
Lunch & Dinner
One of our family favorites, Dozen Bakery has hand-made from scratch bakery items, fresh seasonal lunch menus, and on-point Crema drip coffee.
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Dozen Bakery
516 Hagan StOne of our family favorites, Dozen Bakery has hand-made from scratch bakery items, fresh seasonal lunch menus, and on-point Crema drip coffee.
Consistently voted the best burrito in Nashville, Baja is also our families favorite cheap eats place. Our favorites are the fish tacos, guacamole tacos, queso, pineapple salsa, and fruit tea. Check their Instagram to see if there is a code for free chips and drink today.
109 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Baja Burrito
722 Thompson LnConsistently voted the best burrito in Nashville, Baja is also our families favorite cheap eats place. Our favorites are the fish tacos, guacamole tacos, queso, pineapple salsa, and fruit tea. Check their Instagram to see if there is a code for free chips and drink today.
Authentic, immigrant-owned and local fast-casual Vietnamese spot with extra fun outdoor seating and delicious dishes. Their bone broth pho and avocado shakes are surprisingly good.
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Vui's Kitchen
2832 Bransford AveAuthentic, immigrant-owned and local fast-casual Vietnamese spot with extra fun outdoor seating and delicious dishes. Their bone broth pho and avocado shakes are surprisingly good.
This vegetarian restaurant does it right. Fresh and local ingredients for every dietary limitation. Try the regular Sunflower Burger and the chocolate chip cookie dough.
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Sunflower Cafe
2834 Azalea PlThis vegetarian restaurant does it right. Fresh and local ingredients for every dietary limitation. Try the regular Sunflower Burger and the chocolate chip cookie dough.
One of my favorite Thai places with a fancy and casual dining room depending on your mood. Family operated, local favorite for decades!
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Siam Cafe
316 McCall StOne of my favorite Thai places with a fancy and casual dining room depending on your mood. Family operated, local favorite for decades!
An Italian experience! Make reservations for their “Italian Feast” event every Friday and Saturday night from 7-10 PM. (Only open for weekend night feasts at this time).
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Mangia Nashville
701 Craighead StAn Italian experience! Make reservations for their “Italian Feast” event every Friday and Saturday night from 7-10 PM. (Only open for weekend night feasts at this time).
Open 10:30-2 this fresh take on a meat and three has all the locals Meeting up here for lunch. We love their edible landscapes and eye on environmental stewardship too!
Don’t forget the fried brussles and banana 🍌 pudding!
MacHenry's Meat & Three
581 Murfreesboro PikeOpen 10:30-2 this fresh take on a meat and three has all the locals Meeting up here for lunch. We love their edible landscapes and eye on environmental stewardship too!
Don’t forget the fried brussles and banana 🍌 pudding!
We think these are the best burgers in town. Open for lunch on weekdays and sometimes Saturdays. Check hours online :)
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Gabby's Burgers & Fries
493 Humphreys StWe think these are the best burgers in town. Open for lunch on weekdays and sometimes Saturdays. Check hours online :)
Parks & Hiking
Just 12 miles from our house, we hike weekly at Radnor Lake which has beautiful views and tons of wildlife. A local getaway.
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Parque Estatal del Lago Radnor
1160 Otter Creek RdJust 12 miles from our house, we hike weekly at Radnor Lake which has beautiful views and tons of wildlife. A local getaway.
Lots to explore and a 2-mile trail to hike.
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Ellington Agricultural Center
440 Hogan RdLots to explore and a 2-mile trail to hike.
This hip park near 12th South walking district has a playground, community center, historic buildings and more.
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Sevier Park
3021 Lealand LnThis hip park near 12th South walking district has a playground, community center, historic buildings and more.
If you brought your disks, here’s the local place to golf. ;)
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Seven Oaks Park
3474 McGavock PkIf you brought your disks, here’s the local place to golf. ;)
Kid-Friendly Activities
Local Latino community development leaders have created this place of refuge for non-profits, entrepreneurs, and community workers who serve the Latino community. They have a great little kid's park and if you catch the day right, you might even find a little festival in the parking lot or farmers market under the awning behind the park.
Casa Azafran
2195 Nolensville PikeLocal Latino community development leaders have created this place of refuge for non-profits, entrepreneurs, and community workers who serve the Latino community. They have a great little kid's park and if you catch the day right, you might even find a little festival in the parking lot or farmers market under the awning behind the park.
A cool place to visit! Boasting unique cars from all ages and you can't beat the price or location!
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Museo de Lane Motor
702 Murfreesboro PikeA cool place to visit! Boasting unique cars from all ages and you can't beat the price or location!
New Andean Bears and Tigers, oh my! The beautifully designed exhibits only enhance the wonder of seeing and learning about unique animals. This (and the enormous playground) is the reason we hold season passes!
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Zoológico de Nashville en Grassmere
3777 Nolensville PikeNew Andean Bears and Tigers, oh my! The beautifully designed exhibits only enhance the wonder of seeing and learning about unique animals. This (and the enormous playground) is the reason we hold season passes!
Bars & Fun
Closest bar and game room to us! Amazing pinball machines line the walls and free historic arcade games await. Hang inside, or if it’s nice, take advantage of the huge courtyard full of yard games. Opens at 4, good for kids until it turns into an exclusive bar around 8 or 9 PM. Very fun.
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Game Terminal
201 Terminal CtClosest bar and game room to us! Amazing pinball machines line the walls and free historic arcade games await. Hang inside, or if it’s nice, take advantage of the huge courtyard full of yard games. Opens at 4, good for kids until it turns into an exclusive bar around 8 or 9 PM. Very fun.
Solid food, fun outdoor deck, free pool, Mario cart and super close.
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South Side Kitchen & Pub
2190 Nolensville PikeSolid food, fun outdoor deck, free pool, Mario cart and super close.
Neighborhood owners, good burgers, and live music at this local dive will help you find the soul of the city.
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Rosie's Twin Kegs
413 W Thompson LnNeighborhood owners, good burgers, and live music at this local dive will help you find the soul of the city.
Coffee & Dessert
We are huge supporters of Humphrey's Street and their work in the Napier Community. The non-profit shop funds the community development work and is also some of the best coffee you will find in Nashville.
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Humphreys Street Coffee Shop
424 Humphreys StWe are huge supporters of Humphrey's Street and their work in the Napier Community. The non-profit shop funds the community development work and is also some of the best coffee you will find in Nashville.
Matryoshka Coffee
370 Herron DriveFun, local, excellent coffee! Glitter, cereal and instant ramen to boot.
High end, hand made chocolates to go with your coffee from Matryoshka 🪆 Coffee nextdoor.
Poppy & Peep
374 Herron DrHigh end, hand made chocolates to go with your coffee from Matryoshka 🪆 Coffee nextdoor.
Little Gourmand Berry Hill
717 Craighead StAuthentic French Bakery!
It’s not local to Nashville, but it’s hard to beat Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams!
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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1892 Eastland AveIt’s not local to Nashville, but it’s hard to beat Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams!
Get the Somali chai and a sambusa! Just down the road from us! Get your authentic African chai and/or other sweet treats!
The Horn Coffee
619 Murfreesboro PikeGet the Somali chai and a sambusa! Just down the road from us! Get your authentic African chai and/or other sweet treats!
Essentials For Everyone
Aleksey's Market
718 Thompson LaneRussian & Eastern European Market
InterAsian Market & Deli
2160 Nolensville PikeInter-Asian Market with an award winning Bon mi.
Patel Brothers
420 Harding PlaceLarge Indian Market.
Mazfresco Market
3953 Nolensville PikeThis Latin Store is not the only thing Plaza Mariachi boasts of.
Kroger
711 Gallatin AveOur local grocery.