East Nashville: what to do, where to eat, and is it worth your time?
Visit Music City describes East Nashville as the stomping ground of Nashville's creative class, across the Cumberland River from downtown, with a long-standing reputation as a culinary destination.
Where to eat and drink
Margot Cafe & Bar
Named by Visit Music City as an early culinary anchor of the neighborhood.
Joyland
Named by Visit Music City as an early culinary anchor of the neighborhood.
Mas Tacos Por Favor
A cult-favorite taco window with scratch-made street food. Bring cash. 732 McFerrin Ave.
Five Points Pizza
Giant, crispy New York-style slices and cheap beer combos. 1012 Woodland St.
Mitchell Delicatessen
Giant, stacked artisan sandwiches on house-baked bread. 1306 McGavock Pike.
Cafe Roze
A sunlit, stylish neighborhood cafe with a happy hour menu. 1115 Porter Rd.
Nashville Biscuit House
No-frills, old-school Southern breakfast plates. 805 Gallatin Ave.
Lockeland Table
Upscale-casual, wood-fired, farm-to-table dishes. 1520 Woodland St.
Ugly Mugs Coffee & Tea
A spacious, community-driven coffee house with local bagels and a relaxed vibe. 1886 Eastland Ave.
Chapstick at The Lipstick Lounge
A welcoming sports bar and lounge with good drink deals. 1400 Woodland St.
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Where is East Nashville?
Across the Cumberland River from downtown Nashville.
What is East Nashville known for?
Visit Music City calls it the stomping ground of Nashville's creative class and says it helped put Nashville on the map as a culinary destination.