No wait for this place is too long! What a great experience. There is a lot of history inside the Loveless cafe. Everything about loveless cafe is awesome. The old neon sign, the shops, the service and of course the food. From the hostess to our server Trent, everyone was so nice and friendly. As far as the food, I will simply say, it is damn good! The biscuits, phenomenal, the blackberry preserves, incredible, the sides, perfect. The fried chicken, juicy, the country fried steak, delicious. Yes, of course I got the banana pudding and as full as I was I almost ate the whole thing. That’s how good this place is. I can’t wait to go back and get breakfast. God Bless Loveless Cafe!!

The place seems a little touristy, but it is worth eating at. The food is really good. We especially liked the Nashville hot chicken tenders, fried green tomatoes, and chess pie. Of course the biscuits and jelly are a great way to start the meal. The service was outstanding. The prices are quite reasonable. You won't leave hungry.

This place is amazing I will recommend it to everyone who ever mentions TN fun back story perfect southern charm and outstanding food. Fun games and gift shops if there is a wait for the cafe.

Best country cooking I've ever ate. 😋 homemade biscuits, strawberry 🍓 jam, peach 🍑 jam. My waitress Bama C. Was awesome. Best food I've ate. Pork chops were tender!! Green beans were so delicious too. It was an hour wait but worth the wait!!

A very very busy and crowded place even on a Friday afternoon with a reservation. We had to wait even though we reserved and came well ahead of time. Loveless cafe is known for its fresh biscuits and although the biscuits just didn’t disappoint Loveless being a southerner spot just didn’t have any adequate veggie options. Yes I am aware Nashville is a hot and fried chicken city but not everyone prefers meat and I had a hard time choosing non meat options on the menu and ended up with Pimento Cheese N' Fried Green Tomato Biscuit and sides of fried okra with coleslaw. Overall the biscuits were the show stealer and I enjoyed every bit of it. Be prepared for long wait times!

Someone in Nashville recommended this place to us so we had to try it. We arrived around 1030 on a Saturday morning. The wait was around 40 mins. Not a bad wait, plus they have corn hole and other games outside to play, along with a few shops to visit or shop while waiting. They texted our phone when our table was ready. We walked in and were seated instantly. Great customer service! The biscuits are really good with butter and the jellies they brought out. I had the pancakes and they were so good, as well as the country ham. A little salty but that's expected out of country ham. We will definitely return next time we are in the area!

Absolutely worth the wait! When you’re craving the perfect southern breakfast, grits and all, this place hits the spot! There are a TON of people when you get there, but the kitchen really does get the food out as quick as they can. I really enjoyed looking at all the celebrity photos up front, and didn’t mind the wait. The grits were so amazing that I bought a bag from the adorable gift shop 🥰

We really enjoyed the food at this restaurant. Especially the biscuits with the grape and peach jam. The decor was vintage and beautiful. We were amazed of all the different singers, politicians and athletes that ate there. Thumbs up 👍 to the Loveless Cafe!

Great place to visit for sure. We do love their biscuits but other food are amazing too!!! We had to wait for 40 minutes to be seated, but it's all worth it. That made our breakfast into brunch.

The prices are reasonable and the service was excellent!! Our server was friendly and attentive. The fried chicken and creamed corn were good. It's not a traditional creamed corn, as there isn't any cream visible, but I still enjoyed it. I wasn't a fan of the mac and cheese. It had too much flour. Overall it was a nice experience and the gift shop has super cute items you can buy.

First time eating at loveless on a Tuesday afternoon. It wasn't busy at all and we got right in and the service was super fast. My wife and I enjoyed it very much. The food was delicious, everything was clean and tidy, all the staff was very polite and courteous. Did I mention the food was delicious,🤣. We both got the super sampler so we could try more. The meatloaf, smoked turkey, fried catfish and smoked pork chop were above average. We enjoyed them the most. Not to take away from the ham or chicken breast because they were good for sure. They were slightly above average. The sides were good as well Carmel sweet potato, hash brown casserole and green beans. The biscuits and jam were delicious as well. Thank y'all

We had breakfast there on new years eve 2023 and there was only a 20min wait for our party of four. There was plenty to do while we waited given the 2 gift shops we found on the side of the restaurant. There are also plenty of photo opportunities from their historic sign out front to the cut outs they have around the property. The food was delicious! Everything we had was great. Especially the cheese grits. Its hard to find good grits at a restaurant and thesebdidnt need anything added to them. My partner thought the ham was on the salty side but he did eat it all so it must not have been too bad. I thought the fried chicken was well balanced with good seasoning and just enough crisp to it.... some places have more crust than meat and thats nit the case here. The fried green tomatoes were delicious though something to dip them in would have made them amazing. The service and the atmosphere was great. The place was clean and everyone was friendly and helpful. Will definitely return next time I visit Nashville.

This place is amazing! It is a place steeped in history and just being there takes you back in time! The food? Some of the best I've ever had. The biscuits and jams are delicious, the breakfast food is top notch, and forget everything you knew about bacon and ham because this place has the best ever! I will definitely go back and bring the whole family with me!

Fantastic place for breakfast. I got the fried chicken and waffles (pictured). The chicken was extremely good and the fry was light but very good. The waffle was fantastically fluffy while not being too wet. They also had a special of their 24 hour slow cooked brisket that we got and it was amazing. The biscuits and home made jams they serve are honestly one of the best parts. We got there an hour after opening (8am) with little issue and by the time we left there was a significant line out the door.

7 of us rode down on the Harley’s from Indiana and had to stop and check this place out before hopping on the Natchez Trace! Cool place!! The hot biscuits are Amazing and the jams and apple butter are off the hook!! The wife and I shared the fried catfish with fries and slaw…..WOW!!!! Prepared excellent….Country style!!!! The others in our group had the fried chicken and chicken tenders, it was a bit over cooked they said but still flavorful. Great experience and neat atmosphere!!!!!!

What a fantastic place with an amazing staff and amazing food! Our experience here was top notch. We only had to wait around 5 minutes for table and our waitress was phenomenal. She was. Rey helpful in our question and even provided some suggestions to help us break the tie on what we would order. The food was perfect. I love breakfast and it was great! The country ham is the best I’ve had. The French toast was delicious. The chicken and waffles were amazing as well. Our kids even cleaned their plates which is amazing! I highly recommend dining here!

4 ⭐️- worth the wait We braved the 4th of July crowd without reservations for our weekend guests. Though we still had to wait for an hour, the wait was worth it even just for the biscuits alone. They do have a small store, some games and live entertainment to help pass the time. Our server was fantastic and all our food came as we have requested. Fried Chicken, Country fried steak and chicken tenders along with their sides were really good.

Absolutely one of my favorite restaurants in Nashville. The biscuits alone are worth the drive. And these are extremely tasty biscuits. A fellow colleague selected The Loveless Cafe for breakfast and we happily followed. The atmosphere is buzzing. There's no way you can step into this building and be cranky. No way possible. We had a nice size group, but it didn't take long to seat us. I had a delightful breakfast with sausage, scrambled eggs, country ham and grits. Mind you every restaurant doesn't do grits right. We also shared a few desserts because why not have dessert with your breakfast? Overall, a beautiful experience. I highly recommend you make a stop whenever you're in the Nashville area.

Had to wait 30 minutes but the wait was worth it. You start off with fresh biscuits and jam. Had a Blue Moon which was moonshine with blueberries and lemon and sprite. Very good! Also had a fried chicken salad, also really good, and fresh! Quite a lot of history here and a tourist stand as well. Definitely worth a visit when you're in Nashville!

Everything is delicious. Ultra fast service to a table and even quicker recording the food one ordered. Hot and fresh food. Great atmosphere, great staff. Lives up to everything you've heard about it. Will return next time I'm in town.

Overall, I give the experience a 4! The staff was very friendly, prompt and efficient. (5) The location was convenient and there was plenty of parking. (5) The decor was perfectly authentic for a southern cafe and the seating was comfortable. (5) FOOD: The greens and scrambled eggs were AMAZING and the biscuits were great! (5) The fried chicken was okay. It lacked flavor and it was a bit dry in my opinion. (3) The candied yams were also just okay. (3) The macaroni and cheese I'll have to give a 2. It wasn't the worst I've ever had in a restaurant but definitely not the best. It lacks flavor, and most importantly, cheesiness. Overall I give it a 4, thanks to great service, location, and greens!

We were so excited to try this restaurant while we were in town visiting our grandmother beacuse the reviews were so great. Sadly, it did not live up to the online reputation. The hommade biscuits and jam were delicious! The county fried steak, fried pork chops, country ham, hashbrown casserole, and grits were good. Unfortunately, the chicken from the chicken and waffle, as well as the chicken from the chicken biscuits, were so dry it made the meal hard to eat. The white gravy was bland, and the home fries were really dried out and bland. At the end of the day, we would not visit again.

Great food, good times, amazing service! Amy was our server twice and she was so much fun and funny and attentive and remembered us the second time!!!! Love the moonshine bloody Marys and the fried green tomatoes more than anything!!!!!!! I loooovvve this place! The gift shop is also awesome and we got several gifts for family!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️😋😋😋😋

Happened upon Loveless Cafe while traveling through on the way to Kansas City. Couldn’t be more impressed with everything about this place. It was busy and we were told it would be a long wait but with shops all round the restaurant, the wait was a breeze and we even got in 30 minutes before when we were told our table would be ready. The food was spectacular. We had the Nashville Hot fried chicken. Not too much heat but delivered the iconic, excellent, Nashville hot flavor. The sides were all phenomenal as well. Highly recommend stopping by Loveless Cafe!

Courtney was a server and she was so sweet. She made recommendations and explained anything we had questions about. I found the Loveless cafe on a list of places to try for their nashville hot fried chicken and it was delicious! So glad it we came. Food came out quickly. We were just passing through Nashville but we'd definitely return if in the area again.

The fried chicken at The Loveless Cafe is a flavor explosion! Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside. The seasoning is spot-on, making it the go-to spot for fried chicken lovers. Quick service and a cozy atmosphere complete the package.

Holy smokes, there is definitely a reason the Loveless Cafe is a world famous eatery. To start, the cafe is itself a quaint very homey-style place with a very southern comfort feel. In addition to the two little shops, this is more than just a place for food, but an experience. Our family enjoyed breakfast on this occasion, with fresh warm biscuits served with two delicious preserves. The biscuits are truly awesome. Several of us ordered the breakfast bowl, with me in particular getting their famous pulled pork version. It was downright delicious. The bowls are built with country fried potatoes, scrambled eggs, cheese, pulled pork and covered in gravy. Each bite was delicious, getting a bit of everything in a bite was heaven. I neglected to get a photo, but also enjoyed their moonshine Mary Bloody Mary drink which was also awesome. Don’t miss out on this place if you’re visiting, well worth it and you won’t be disappointed.

My husband and a couple of friends came to TN to look at different cities, land and to vacation. We were told about Loveless Cafe by our Airbnb hosts who are local in Fairview and we are SO glad they mentioned it! We came three days straight since hearing of it and each time has been AMAZING! BEST food! We are so sad to be leaving the area, and leaving loveless! We will certainly fly back (the food is worth it)! Thank you to Courtney who was the sweetest thing, and provided amazing service and laughs! We were also helped by Maria and Rebecca! Great service by each. We loved the whole team/food/vibes of the cafe! Thank you so much for a wonderful experience!

Great biscuits and sweet tea. Chicken fried steak was not hand battered. Fried chicken was good. Cafe style food. Cute shops and grounds

This was a awesome find off of the Interstate. Think of old town country cafe. Homemade biscuits with peach and strawberry jam as a table appetizer, served when you are seated. OH MY GOODNESS!!! Roll over grandma. Chicken fried chicken breast with chicken gravy, what a special Tuesday treat. Pie to finish, peanut butter, awesomeness on a plate!! I would definitely recommend that you make the trip off of Interstate 40 for this.

This was our second time visiting this beautiful place. My wife and I stopped at this place on our way to Biloxi, MI. The food was very good. We had the fried chicken, and the crust was so crunchy and good. The mashed potatoes were very good. Our server was very friendly and gave us suggestions on the food. I absolutely loved this place, and highly recommend it.

We visited the store first and had lots of history and a few gifts I wanted to buy, but the young lady working there was not very welcoming. Perhaps it was late afternoon and she was just ready to go. I decided I would revisit to make a purchase next time. They had some great gifts I would have liked to include in my Mary Kay gift packages going out this week. The atmosphere was very nice and our waitress was very quick so make sure you know what you when start taking orders. You might have to speak loudly if you need something because she walks so fast. We were disappointed that we drove almost 3 hours and they had run out of brisket. It was a little after 5 p.m. We decided to order fried fish, chicken fingers, greens, mac n cheese, mashed potatoes, hashbrown casserole, yams, and fries, The fish was nice and crisp, majority of the veggies were good. We didn't think the greens were fresh and the potatoes were warm but the serving bowl was hot. It led us to believe my casserole was reheated in the microwave. I started to send it back to get it reheated but decided against it. However, they loved the yams and mac n cheese! Now, I have never tried blackberry jam, but it was delicious! Adding this to my things purchase when we visit again next year earlier in the afternoon so we can try their famous brisket. 😉

We visited the loveless last week for the first time and it’s a must try restaurant if you are new to Tennessee cuisine. They are famous for their biscuits for good reason. They come hot and served with wonderful preserves. Both of us got the Supper Sampler Platter. Amazingly, both of us agreed the meatloaf was the star of the plate. I’ve never had it with topped with bbq sauce, and if I ordered it again I would have them keep it off, but it was seriously delicious. Second for me was the fried green tomatoes. It’s a must try. The pulled pork was very tasty and tender and a large portion. I enjoyed the catfish but it’s far from the best I’ve tasted. Still a very good choice. I had enough of a taste of my friends smoked pork chop to know it is very tender and delicious. The fried chicken was also quite good (even though we ate it cold the next day) Donna loved the Mac and cheese (I wasn’t a huge fan but I’m usually not so take her word not mine) The only miss for me was the hash brown casserole which came out cool instead of hot, but Donna loved that too. Skip the hush puppy if you get the catfish, and save those calories for more delicious biscuits instead. If you get there early enough make sure to visit the country store/souvenir shop that is in its own building. If you could possibly survive this meal and still eat dessert I salute you, but there was no way I had room. It’s a 10/10 overall experience. The food, the vibe, decor and atmosphere are uniquely middle TN. Nashville might be evolving, but there are still remnants outside downtown that will quickly make you understand why it’s such a hot spot to move to. Southern hospitality at its finest.

Loveless Cafe in Nashville is a must-visit for anyone looking for authentic Southern cuisine. The menu features classic dishes like biscuits and gravy, fried chicken, and meatloaf, all made with the freshest ingredients and cooked to perfection. The restaurant has a cozy and rustic atmosphere, with vintage decor and friendly staff. The biscuits are a standout item, with a flaky exterior and a soft, buttery interior. The sides, like macaroni and cheese and collard greens, are also delicious and complement the main dishes perfectly. Overall, Loveless Cafe is a delightful dining experience and a true taste of Nashville. Highly recommended!

I really enjoyed my breakfast here. The biscuits really are amazing. They bring out a plate of them as soon as you sit down and I'm sure we could have asked for more. My country ham was awesome and the pulled pork was very tasty. Service was fast and friendly. I would come here somewhat regularly if I lived in the area. I'd come more often if it was a little cheaper. Also, you can get their biscuits at the gas station next door, so you don't need to go inside and sit down for a full meal to try them. I'll be taking this route next time I am there.

Long wait to be seated. Recommend reservation well in advance. Maria served us and she was very personable and fun, despite being swamped. I had chicken fried steak with gravy, scrambled eggs, and hash brown casserole. The steak cut easily with a butter knife. I have lived in Nashville about 13 years and finally made it here. I will be back.

Music City Platter of 2 eggs any style, protein, choice of fresh toast, pancakes, grits or hash brown casserole. Fresh strawberries too. Biscuits complementary with 2 jams to start. All very good. Only complaint is the portion of country ham was small.

This was on my must eats list but we heard the wait was insane and it was a little out of the way from Nashville however , my BF surprised me and took me here anyhow … This place is amazing , well worth the wait and is ALL the hype and then some . Chicken crispy , moist , golden and delicious . Biscuits n jam .. buttery , fluffy and everything you need them to be. By far one of THE best meals we had while there. If you were not planning on making your way here , change your itinerary you will not be sorry!

Came across them while watching social media videos and they did not disappoint. Seated quickly, food served just as fast and it was delicious. Out waitress, Anna, was the sweetest. She so much extra time with us giving us suggestions for out visit here to Nashville. We will for sure stop by again if we are in the area.

Me, and all of our picky eaters loved this place! I found myself wishing I wasn’t full so I could eat more! The biscuits are heavenly. Chicken was amazing. Loved the fried okra. Everything I had was perfect, and the area is so fun to hang out in! As long as you expect to wait to be seated, it’s a perfect experience

Best fried chicken I’ve ever had in my life! Everything tasted deliciously homemade and service was fantastic! The wait is worth it!

Great lunch at the Loveless Cafe Famous for their hospitality, biscuits, fried chicken & pulled pork (slow cooked for 22 hours every day). The fried chicken, pork, corn casserole & turnip greens 🥬 were amazing. Our server Chaz was so helpful and welcoming. Southern cooking and charm at its best. No wonder they’ve been charming people for over 50 years 😊

Good: Biscuits are tasty as can be. The blackberry jam is magic. Cute grounds. Be prepared for a long wait. Nice art shop as well as gift shop. Could be better: Only one restroom open for the whole place on a Saturday and it’s *gnarly* in the heat and humidity. Not much selection for vegetarians (kick up that salad a notch!)

This place is amazing, we almost didn't want to come here, but at the end I really want to see for myself if the place is worth the hype and the answer is an absolutely YES!!! GOT TO ORDER THE CHICKEN!!! HOT!!!! And Andrea was amazing as well.