The Loveless Cafe Menu at 8400 TN-100, Nashville, TN 37221

Southern cafe with down-home dishes & a country vibe, plus eclectic on-site shops.

For more than 65 years, the Loveless Cafe has been offering families and friends a place where they can enjoy a home-cooked, Southern meal and reconnect with each other around the table. Our iconic neon sign welcomes more than half a million visitors a year who are seeking a chance to slow down and savor home-cooked meals. We stay true to our Southern flavor and serve up meals that fuel conversation, laughter and love. Our guests are our family and there is nothing we enjoy more than to see them return, year over year. So many people come to taste the biscuits that put us on the map that we’re now making up to 10,000 every day!

4.6 – 9 reviews $$ • Southern restaurant (US)

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Breakfast
Breakfast Platters
Famous Loveless Country Ham (7oz) and Two Eggs with Red-eye Gravy
Half Order of Loveless Country Ham (3-4oz) and Two Eggs with Red-eye Gravy
Two Eggs with Choice of Bacon or Sausage
Pit-Cooked Pork Barbeque and Two Eggs
Steak Biscuits (3) Cooked to Order
Breakfast Steak and Two Eggs (8oz) Cooked to Order
Southern Sampler Breakfast A Platter Loaded with Country Ham, Bacon, Sausage and Two Eggs
Fried Pork Chops and Eggs Two Crispy Chops, Served with White Gravy and Two Eggs
Country Fried Steak and Eggs Served with White Gravy and Two Eggs
“City” Ham and Eggs Sugar-Cured Ham for Y’all Northerners and Two Eggs
Biscuit Sampler Platter For those who just can’t decide. Pick Four: Fried Green Tomato & Pimento Cheese, Barbeque, Country Ham, Fried Chicken, Bacon, Sausage or Steak (add Steak for small additional charge)
Breakfast Plates
Southern Omelet (3 Eggs) Diced Country Ham, Bacon or Sausage with Onions, Peppers and Cheddar Cheese
Garden Omelet (3 Eggs) Diced Tomatoes, Onions, Peppers and Mushrooms with Cheddar Cheese
Cheese Omelet (3 Eggs) with Cheddar Cheese. Make with Buttermilk Pimento Cheese for small additional charge
Southwest Omelet (3 Eggs) Diced Onions, Peppers and Salsa with Cheddar Cheese
Barbeque Pork Omelet (3 Eggs) with Sautéed Onions, Cheddar Cheese and Barbeque Sauce
Pancakes with Bacon or Sausage add Fruit, Chocolate Chips or Pecans for small additional charge
Waffle with Bacon or Sausage add Fruit, Chocolate Chips or Pecans for small additional charge
French Toast with Bacon or Sausage
Cinnamon Raisin French Toast with Bacon or Sausage
Chicken and Waffle A Fluffy Waffle Topped with a Crispy Chicken Breast
Breakfast a la Carte
Egg (1) Any Style
Country Ham Available in Half Order / Full Order
“City” Ham (Sugar-Cured)
Bacon (3) or Breakfast Sausage Patties (2)
Half Fried Chicken
Pancakes (3) or Waffle
French Toast (3)
Cinnamon Raisin French Toast (3)
Toast White or Wheat
Toast – Cinnamon Raisin Bread
Sausage n’ Biscuit add an Egg for small additional charge
Country Ham n’ Biscuit add an Egg for small additional charge
Steak Biscuit Cooked to Order, add an Egg for small additional charge
Chicken Biscuit, Fried or Grilled add an Egg for small additional charge
Pulled Pork Barbeque Biscuit add an Egg for small additional charge
Pimento Cheese n’ Fried Green Tomato Biscuit
Egg and Cheese on Toast with choice of Bacon, Ham or Sausage
Biscuits (4) and Gravy
Stone Ground Grits add Cheese for small additional charge
Hashbrown Casserole or Home Fried Potatoes
Biscuits (12)
Fresh Cut Fruit Available in Cup or Bowl
Homemade Granola with Dried Peaches, Pecans and Sorghum
Family Style Breakfast #1
Fresh Cut Fruit
Bacon and Sausage
Home Fries
Sausage Gravy
Scrambled Eggs
Biscuits and Preserves
Family Style Breakfast #2
Fresh Cut Fruit
Bacon or Sausage
Country Ham
Hashbrown Casserole
Stone Ground Grits
Sausage Gravy
Scrambled Eggs
Biscuits and Preserves
Supper
Soups and Salads
Garden Side Salad with Croutons, Tomatoes and Cheddar Cheese with Choice of Dressing
Garden Salad with Tomatoes, Croutons and Cheddar Cheese with Choice of Dressing
Loveless “Blue Ribbon” Salad Mixed Greens, Blue Cheese and Candied Pecans with Peach Vinaigrette and Veggie Chips
Fried Chicken Salad Fried Chicken Tenders on Mixed Greens with Candied Pecans, Cheddar Cheese, Tomatoes and Bacon
Chef Salad with Smoked Turkey, Hard-Boiled Eggs, Cheddar Cheese, Cucumbers and Tomatoes on Mixed Greens
Homemade Chicken Salad Plate Homemade Chicken Salad on Lettuce and Tomatoes with Crackers and Fruit Cup
Today’s Homemade Soup Ask your server for details!
Loveless Sandwich Plates
Pit-Cooked Pork Barbeque Sandwich
Loveless BLT Make with Fried Green Tomatoes for a small additional charge
Loveless Char-Grilled Cheeseburger
Pimento Cheese and Bacon Burger Char-Grilled Burger with Applewood Bacon and Buttermilk Pimento Cheese
Marinated Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Fried Chicken Tender Sandwich on Texas Toast with Lettuce and Tomato
Fried Catfish Sandwich on Texas Toast with Tartar Sauce
Patty Melt Griddled Burger with Grilled Onions and American Cheese on Wheat Bread
Homemade Chicken Salad Sandwich Homemade Chicken Salad on Toasted Country White Bread
Grilled Turkey and Swiss with Grilled Onions on Wheat Bread
Loveless Supper Platters
Loveless Fried Chicken (Half Chicken) All-Natural Fresh Chicken. Same Legendary Recipe Since 1951
Loveless Fried Chicken (Quarter Chicken) Dark Meat; Light Meat for small additional charge
Traditional Homemade Meatloaf with Tangy Tomato Sauce
Fried Chicken Livers or Gizzards with a Dish of Gravy
Hand-Breaded Chicken Fingers with Choice of Dippin’ Sauce
Southern-Fried American-Raised Catfish with Hushpuppies, Lemons and Tartar Sauce
Grilled Catfish With Hushpuppies, Lemons and Tartar Sauce. Spicy Cajun Seasoning
Country Ham Dinner Plate Our Famous Ham with Two Eggs and Two Sides
Pit-Cooked Pork Barbeque Slow-Smoked. Served with Cornbread Hoe Cakes
Pit-Smoked Turkey Breast with Cranberry Barbeque Sauce and Cornbread Hoe Cakes
Smoked Boneless Pork Chops Grilled and Glazed with Loveless Peach Preserves
Fried Pork Chop Dinner Two Crispy Breaded Chops with White Gravy
Country Fried Steak Cooked to Order. Served with White Gravy
Steak Biscuit Platter Cooked to Order. Served with Two Sides
Southern Sampler Platter Pick Three: Fried Chicken, Catfish, Country Ham, Meatloaf or Pork Barbeque and Two Sides
Daily Special Ask About Today’s Special
Family Style Supper
Family Style Supper Includes two meats, three sides, biscuits and your choice of one soft drink, coffee or tea. “All you can eat while you’re in your seat!” – Sorry, no to go boxes for leftovers. Please note: family style service is required for the whole table, no substitutions. Children ages 3-12 eat at reduced cost (and portion). Add another meat for small additional charge per person. Choose 2: Fried Chicken, Meatloaf, Fried Catfish, Barbeque, Smoked Boneless Pork Chops or Smoked Turkey Breast
Sides, Sips N’ Sweets
Homemade Side Dishes
Mashed Potatoes
Caramel Sweet Potatoes
Macaroni and Cheese
Bean of the Day*
Fried Okra
French Fries
Turnip Greens with Pot Liquor*
Fried Green Tomatoes small additional charge
Slow Cooked Green Beans*
Homemade Creamed Corn
Fresh Fruit Cup
Hashbrown Casserole*
Creamy Cole Slaw
Marinated Cucumbers and Onions
Vegetable of the Day
Stone Ground Grits add Cheese for small additional charge
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Coffee or Hot Tea Free Refills
Hot Chocolate
Iced Tea and Soft Drinks Free Refills
Fresh Milk Whole or 2%
Chocolate Milk
Juice Orange, Cranberry, Tomato or Apple
Beer, Wine, Moonshine and More
Domestic Beer Bud Light, Miller Lite
Local Beer Yazoo Pale Ale, Yazoo Dos Perros, Gerst Amber Ale
Glass of Wine House Red or White
Loveless Mimosa
Pickers Vodka & OJ or Cranberry
Jack Daniels Straight Up, On the Rocks, with Coke or with Lemonade
Whisper Creek Tennessee Sipping Cream with Coffee or Ice, in a take-home Loveless Cafe mini mason jar
American Born Moonshine from Nashville, TN in a take-home Loveless Cafe mini mason jar
Corn n’ Coke Coca-Cola and a Moonshine Sidecar in a take-home Loveless Cafe mini mason jar
Harvest Moon Sweet Peach Iced Tea and a Moonshine Sidecar in a take-home Loveless Cafe mini mason jar
Mason Jar Mary Our Original Bloody Mary Mix made with Vodka and served with Celery
Moonshine Mary Our Original Bloody Mary Mix and a Moonshine Sidecar in a take-home Loveless Cafe mini mason jar
Blue Moon Blueberries, Lemonade, Sprite and a Moonshine Sidecar in a take-home Loveless Cafe mini mason jar
Strawberry Sipper Strawberry Rye Whiskey in a take-home Loveless Cafe mini mason jar, served with Lemonade
Homemade Desserts
Homemade Pie by the Slice Ask About Today’s Selections
Homemade Cobbler Served a la Mode
Made-From-Scratch Real Banana Puddin’
Vanilla Ice Cream Add a Scoop to Any Dessert or a Bowl of 3 Scoops
Mini Dessert Sampler Pick One or Pick Three. Pick from: Chess Pie, Chocolate Chess Pie, Fudge Pie, Coconut Pie, Pecan Pie, Banana Puddin’
Whole Pies To Go Ask About Today’s Selections
Children’s Menu
Breakfast
Scrambled Eggs (2) with Two Pieces of Bacon or One Sausage Patty
Two Pancakes with Two Pieces of Bacon or One Sausage Patty
Supper
Chicken Fingers Two Pieces with Ranch or Honey Mustard
Children’s Fried Chicken Two Drumsticks
Children’s Cheeseburger
Grilled Cheese
Children’s Catfish
Children’s Meatloaf
Mac N’ Cheese