The Riverside Village cafe from chef Mailea Weger makes breakfast cake paired with breakfast wine a very intriguing weekend option. Starting at 10 a.m. on weekends, find refreshing new Nashville brunch dishes like baked egg cazuela or roasted banana buckwheat pancakes. To drink, $8 glasses of wine poured from the previous night’s open bottles share the table with lavender honey cold brew and turmeric-touched wellness elixirs.

Julia Jaksic’s all-day cafe opened quietly in 2017, on the corner of Porter Road and Greenwood Avenue on the East side of town. A marble-lined bar and soft touches of pink might lead visitors to think this is just another pretty place — but the consistency and excellence of the food, from standout country ham toast or a hearty egg sandwich with Gifford’s bacon, tomato jam, and avocado — prove otherwise. Lighter favorites include the roze bowl or coconut yogurt topped with Julia’s granola.

Open on weekends starting at 10 a.m., Bryan Lee Weaver’s breakfast taco temple makes it easy to beat the brunch crowds elsewhere in town — and there isn’t a biscuit or a pancake in sight. Pop in for fresh hot tortillas in burrito or taco form, all brimming with bacon or chorizo, egg, and cheese. And of course, there are margaritas, bloody marys, and mimosas.

With the loss of East Nashville brunch staple Marche, veteran Nashville chef Margot McCormack’s East Nashville cafe is back to weekday breakfast and weekend brunch. Must-order items include the breads and pastries, along with the crepe du jour. Brunch can also be ordered for contactless pickup.

Dine in the airy and bright dining room at Henrietta Red for a pleasant weekend brunch experience, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The menu covers a lot of territory, with dishes ranging from sweet monkey bread and cinnamon rolls to savory wood-roasted oysters, smoked salmon toast, and mushroom polenta.

Hawkers just launched a new weekend brunch — and it’s an exciting one for those who tire of basic brunches that abound in Nashville (and for those who can appreciate $2 rose and mimosas). From soup dumplings and Korean fried chicken biscuits to coconut curry eggs Benedict and a stuffed-to-the-gills Hong Kong bubble waffle, the menu is filled with exciting flavor combinations.

With executive chef Matthew Bell at the helm, the 21C’s downstairs restaurant is open for brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Current menu options include waffle fry poutine, a “not hot chicken” sandwich, and buttermilk pancakes alongside palomas, mimosas, and more.

One of downtown’s newest options for brunch and outside-the-Broadway-box live music and cocktails — Jane’s Hideaway provides interesting new takes alongside classics to the tune of bluegrass on Saturdays and Sundays. There’s fried chicken atop corn and chili waffles, drizzled with ancho honey and cilantro creme. Or for traditionalists, there’s omelets and a basic, egg, and toast breakfast option. Burnt butter pancakes are on offer for those with a brunchtime sweet tooth.

This is ground zero for boozy brunch and bachelorette-watching near Broadway — complete with a swinging bed and, of course, a rooftop and Instagram photo ops galore. Serving brunch until 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Hampton Social’s food menu offers everything from avocado toast and breakfast burritos to lobster rolls and a sunrise quinoa bowl. Wash it down with a rainbow of rosé options, coffee-spiked cocktails, or large format mimosa kits or bellinis served in a giant seashell.

Downtown’s Southern brasserie offers a Saturday/Sunday brunch beginning at 9:30 a.m., with fried chicken biscuits and cinnamon walnut pancakes, alongside brunch burgers and a waffle madame crowned with a sunny side egg all on the menu. There’s plenty of patio dining space for good weather days and people watching, too.

Saturday and Sunday from 9 to 4, brunch options include bruleed grapefruit, sticky buns with pecan caramel, huevos rancheros, and smashed avocado toast.

Drag brunch with a side of brunch-y fried rice or scrambled egg rolls, anyone? Plan ahead by making reservations for brunch and a show. Drag’n Brunch performances run Saturdays and Sundays, with seatings at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Brunch at this outpost of the Charleston favorite is a great time to visit — with daylight allowing diners to take in the stunning surroundings while getting their fill of savory midday fare from new executive chef Ben Norton. The menu changes every weekend, but highlights are the New Orleans-inspired barbecue shrimp, the plate of southern vegetables, and the long and widely celebrated Husk cheeseburger.

There’s a new chef (and a new monthly drag brunch) in town at the darling, blue-splashed Hillsboro Village CBD and coffee destination — and Star Maye makes it more than map-worthy for brunch and dinner, too. Split a bagel board or garden omelet or fully indulge with beignet-style toast stuffed with peanut butter, banana, and bacon, then topped with blueberry compote. And don’t forget to add a side of the Conecuh sausage, a family recipe from Maye’s family in Alabama.

Ruby Sunshine’s all-day everday brunch affair offers a standout slew of Southern and NOLA-inspired dishes like Benedicts, pancakes, and French toast. BBQ shrimp and grits, eggs Cochon benedict, and bananas foster pain perdu are some favorites ready to be washed down with brandy milk punch, a.m. margaritas, mimosas, and their award-winning bloody marys. 

At the popular 12 South dinner destination, brunch also shines with dishes like the Josephine Benedict with scrapple, country ham, and brown butter Hollandaise, or pecan sticky buns. Chef Andrew Little also serves a serious Josephine steak and eggs, with perfect fries and herb butter, on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Pop in on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. for a full-out bluegrass brunch experience while chowing down on chilaquiles, biscuit benedict, and sweet potato pancakes served with sorghum butter, candied pecans, cinnamon caramel sauce, and cinnamon-bourbon syrup. The Sutler’s bluegrass brunch is seated on a first-come-first-served basis, however, so show up early to snag a seat.