Garden Brunch Cafe
(615) 891-1217
www.gardenbrunchcafe.com
Hours: Friday, Saturday and Sunday Brunch Nashville 9am to 2pm
924 Jefferson
Nashville TN 37208
Bus Route - Google Transit
Time for something off the beaten path! I thought as I headed to Jefferson street to eat brunch at the Garden Brunch Cafe. The restaurant is set inside a house that is very comfortable and welcoming. It's a spot most don't know about as I've come to find out after raving about it to a few friends of mine. This August 2011 they are going to do a special dinner booking every Thursday with live Jazz and a multi-course dinner. For now though they are a "Brunch Only" establishment.
Drinks:
Wine and Champagne only. 5 different specialty Mimosa's. Fruit Tea. Ginger Tea. Specialty Brazilian Coffee with flavors. See menu pictures below for more details.
Meals Reviewed:
Banana Foster Pancakes - OMG! this is amazing. Like really, really amazing. These pancakes are the best pancakes I've had in a long time. Banana Foster topping, walnuts with a warm buttery syrup and real whip cream. AMAZING! Wait... did I say amazing?
German Town West Benny - This is their own take on Eggs Benedict. It has smoked salmon and spinach. I ordered a side of their potatoes which were very delicious and had their own original spice blend peppered on them. This is fun if you way to change it up from the traditional Eggs Benedict. Plating was beautiful and quite elegant.
Service:
The server was very attentive, available when I needed him and extremely welcoming.
Price / Value:
It is a bit more expensive than plain old breakfast, but hey, this is not a plain old breakfast. They have less expensive and simple items on the menu if you don't want the fancy stuff.
Pros: Cozy atmosphere in the house. Very tasty and uniquely prepared selections.
Cons: I've heard on Sunday's it can get very crowded. I arrived Saturday at 1:00 and there wasn't any wait.
Summary:
Elegant brunch and creative tasty dishes. Pro Tip: you can order a side of any of their specialty pancakes if you want to sample more than one dish. Get the Banana Foster Pancakes they are fantastic.
Text of Garden Bunch Cafe Menu 7/2011:
OMELETTES
We use the freshest vegetables and herbs for all of our omelettes. Each is served with whole wheat toast and potatoes or grits.
Spinach Omelette 10.49
Organic spinach, tomatoes, caramelized onions and feta cheese
Garden Omelette 9.49
Tomatoes, broccoli, caramelized onions, mushrooms and cheddar cheese
Ham and Cheese Omelette 9.99
Cubed Turkey ham lightly Grilled and Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Fiesta Omelette 10.99
Turkey sausage, green peppers, cheddar, onions, and jalapeno peppers. Spicy!
Meat Lovers Omelette 11.99
Turkey ham, turkey sausage, and turkey bacon with cheddar. (Make it a Texas omelette for 2.00 more)
Organic spinach, tomatoes, caramelized onions and feta cheese
Garden Omelette 9.49
Tomatoes, broccoli, caramelized onions, mushrooms and cheddar cheese
Ham and Cheese Omelette 9.99
Cubed Turkey ham lightly Grilled and Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Fiesta Omelette 10.99
Turkey sausage, green peppers, cheddar, onions, and jalapeno peppers. Spicy!
Meat Lovers Omelette 11.99
Turkey ham, turkey sausage, and turkey bacon with cheddar. (Make it a Texas omelette for 2.00 more)
PANCAKES PLEASE!
All pancakes served with two eggs and a side of Turkey Sausage or Turkey Bacon
A stack of pancakes covered with sautéed caramelized bananas and walnut
in a rich buttery sauce, topped with whipped cream. You’ll say ‘Wow’!
Very Berry Pancakes (Strawberry or Blueberry) 11.49
Our original pancakes filled with fresh berries of your choice and topped with whipped cream!
Peach Pancakes 11.49
New for summer! Our original pancakes topped with peaches and whipped cream.
You’ll think peach cobbler!
Original Pancakes 9.99
Sometimes simple is better.
LET’S TOAST!
French Toast 12.99
We start with eggs, milk and cinnamon, then we add a secret touch that adds a unique and memorable experience.
Served with a side of turkey bacon or turkey sausage.
BENEDICT WHO?
Germantown West Benny 12.99
A house specialty! Two sunny side up eggs, topped with smoked salmon, sautéed organic spinach
cherry tomatoes, onions, homemade hollandaise sauce and capers on an English muffin. You’ll love it!
Jefferson Street Benny 10.99
English muffin topped with two over medium eggs, turkey bacon, cheddar cheese, and hollandaise sauce. To die for!
MORE GOOD STUFF!
SPECIALTIES
Steak and Eggs 16.99
Our Steaks are marinated in the finest of seasonings and seared on the grill with caramelized onions.
Served with two eggs, sautéed potatoes, and a short stack of pancakes).
Fish and Grits (Grilled or Blackened) 13.99
If you like it spicy, you’ll love the Cajon seasonings on the blackened version . Served with creamy cheddar grits and eggs.
Seared Salmon Filet 14.99
If you’re looking for a ‘not too heavy’ dish, or just love salmon, you’ll love this one. We lightly season this salmon
and top it with our honey mustard glaze. Served with asparagus and veggie pasta salad.
SALADS
Grilled salmon on a bed of organic mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and red onions.
Served with our own Honey Dijon mustard dressing.
Grilled Chicken and Apple Salad 11.99
Grilled chicken on a bed of organic mixed greens, tossed with apples, feta cheese, craisins and pecans.
Served with our own olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
Chefs Salad 10.99
Smoked turkey and turkey ham tossed with organic mixed greens, cherry tomatoes,
hardboiled egg, cheddar cheese and croutons. Served with ranch dressing.
The Garden Salad 9.99
Organic mixed greens, fresh organic spinach, cherry tomatoes and cucumbers, topped with carrots. Served with dressing of your choice.
SANDWICHES
Breakfast Sandwich 7.99
Egg, cheese, bacon, ham or sausage, served on a Panini toasted croissant with a choice of grits or potatoes
.
The Panini (Turkey or Chicken) 8.99
Deli turkey breast, cheddar cheese, sautéed onions and peppers, and honey Dijon mustard
on a Panini toasted croissant. Served with our veggie pasta salad.
Grilled BBQ Chicken Sandwich 9.99
Sliced grilled barbeque chicken breast, sautéed onions, pickles, on our gourmet wheat bun.
BACK TO THE BASICS
Salmon cakes 10.99
An old favorite. Served with two eggs, grits or potatoes, and toast.
Original Breakfast 8.99
Two eggs, two pieces of sausage or bacon, grits or potatoes, and toast.
Mom’s Oatmeal 6.99
Warm and creamy oatmeal served with a side of fresh fruit or apple sauce and toast
SIDE ITEMS
Two sausages or two bacon strips 3.99
Bowl of grits 2.99
Two Original pancakes 4.99
Two Specialty pancakes 5.49
Two eggs 3.99
Side of potatoes 2.99
Toast 1.49
Cup of Fruit 2.99
Top of text below in image is - Mimosa:
Martinelli (Sparking Apple Cider)
Poinsettia (Cranberry)
Tropicana (Pinapple)
Classic (OJ)
Fauxmosa - Nonalcoholic
Urban Spoon Rocks