Picnic Cafe, The

Opened by former school teacher Kathy Bonnet in 1983, Belle Meade’s The Picnic Cafe continues as one of Nashville’s most cherished caterers and sit-down cafes for sublime — and sensibly priced — Southern fare. 

Child’s plate available. No alcohol available. Serving breakfast and lunch 8 am-5 pm Mon-Fri, 8 am-4 pm Sat. Closed Sun.

MUST EATS: Pimento cheese and chicken salad sandwiches, herbed tomato soup, chicken and artichoke casserole, yeast rolls, picnic punch