The Massive Brunch Plates At This Iconic Nashville Restaurant Are The Perfect Way To Start Your Day
By Meghan Kraft|Published May 16, 2022
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Meghan Kraft loves to travel the world, but she makes her home right here in Nashville, Tennessee. She holds a degree in English, and has worked in the digital marketing realm with companies such as Apartments.com, USA Today and HarperCollins Publishing.
Big Bad Breakfast is the kind of breakfast place that conjures images of diner mornings from childhood, a kind of nostalgia suffused with the smell of pancake syrup and sausage gravy. Though the eatery may have locations scattered around the nation, it has become an iconic hot spot here in Tennessee for its regionally inspired menu and brown sugar bacon so good you could cry. The goal of this locally operated restaurant is to fill the breakfast gap, to give you something heftier than an acai bowl and better than a few eggs with a side of potatoes. If you’re hungry for something good, then Big Bad Breakfast just may be the call.
Chef John Currence dreamt up the idea of an airy, welcoming breakfast space inspired by his deep southern upbringing in Louisiana. After a series of kitchen jobs in both Virginia and North Carolina, Currence and his family settled in Mississippi to focus on a dream of their own. The James Beard Award winner has focused mainly on breakfast throughout his career, and Nashville has finally snagged its own Big Bad Breakfast location.
Actually, make that multiple Big Bad Breakfast locations. With two in Franklin and one in Nashville, you don’t have to go far for a hefty meal full of southern goodness. The quirky design and bright, color-forward interior of each eatery make it easy for you to immerse yourself in a different world, one that boasts tidy heaps of butter on your grits and thick biscuits.
The menu at Big Bad Breakfast is inspired by New Orleans classic eateries like the Camellia Grill and The Lamplighter, and you will find that the entire menu is crafted from scratch. It’s true, everything from the sausage to the jelly on your toast is made in-house with high-quality ingredients.
Here in Nashville, you can capitalize on a glass of Big Bad Cold Brew paired with a Pecan "Cluster" Shortstack, which are chocolate chip pancakes topped with chocolate sauce, caramel, and chopped pecans. If you are looking for something a little less sweet, make sure you try a crispy fried chicken biscuit cheekily referred to as a "Cathead" biscuit, or order an omelet served with fries and tossed greens.
Sure, you can order a "lean plate" if you’re trying to honor your diet, but a Low Country Skillet, served with eggs, shrimp, cheddar cheese, andouille sausages, onions, peppers, tomatoes, and potatoes is a better call in our book. There is a kids menu and a handful of salads, and sides of grits, grapefruit, and your choice of breakfast meat.
Will you be dining at Big Bad Breakfast sometime soon? Hours fluctuate depending on the location, so make sure you plan ahead before hopping in the car.
What a great spot for brunch! You can learn more about Big Bad Breakfast in Nashville, Tennessee either on its official website or Facebook page.
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