Really quite good, very friendly and clean. Can't believe I lived 1/3 mile away from this place and never went in. It's a slight bit of a shame that they have to pay rent where they do, because I would love to have this for $6 instead of $8, but hey, I'll save that in gas money, right? Not to mention that's absurdly nit-picky, and I had the meat and 1, and the meat and 3 is a better deal, but just too much food for me. I did find myself really wanting to try the salisbury steak AND the fried chicken, but I didn't really see an option for 2 meats or just a meat a la carte option. So it's not cheap, but it's not expensive by any means, and it's good food. If there is a critique of the fried chicken I had it's that the breading fell off the chicken quite easily, but I think that's because they used delicious boneless, skinless, would be healthy chicken breast. It was one of the first times fried chicken felt semi-healthy. The mac n cheese was good if you're into baked mac n cheese. I enjoyed their sign on the wall that said, "Please take your place in line before you secure a table."
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Michael C.
Not sure why this place gets such high ratings... maybe I should check out the Sunday brunch everyone raves about? My family and I went here yesterday and the food was just so-so. I had a salmon wrap that was okay, nothing special. The fruit that came as my side wasn't fresh at all. Rest of the family got other things they said were just average, as well (eggplant sandwich, vegetarian wrap). Dad did say the buffet food was really good. Maybe we all should have stuck with that. I might give it another chance in the distant future, but there are too many other places I'd like to try first.
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Jenifer G.
I love the yeast rolls. I always forget that Copper Kettle gives regular sized portions, so there's nothing to take home and I never get really full. I will have to try the buffet. On the plus side, the food is tasty and creative, children love the sides, and they usually have an interesting bread pudding.
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Allison N.
Oh Copper Kettle, I miss you so. I brunched quite a bit when I lived in Nashville, but this place always took the cake for me. There is such a great variety of food here that you can basically have anything you want -- fruit, cheese, pastries, cakes, omelets, waffles, etc. The service was always top notch when I came here, even when they were slammed. And they were basically always busy on Sundays. It's not a big restaurant, but they do call-ahead seating and it is well worth the wait. Great meat and three option too, but I think their brunch is where they really shine.
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Timothy F.
Went there for Brunch today and had to wait a short period of time outside. Luckily not a cold day but I ask the host what if it was bitter cold and he basically said that it would have been too bad. Anyways, the carving station was good with the Prime Rib and Ham and a few good sides such as the cheesy hash browns. The omelette they made me was pretty dry and overcooked. The price tag is a bit steep but at least you can get all you can eat prime rib. Dessert selection was nice and service was adequate. I will probably not go back as it is a decent drive for me but if i lived closer I may would go there when company was in town.
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Nickie G.
After a relaxing Saturday night in, I finally made it to brunch. Since Copper Kettle is close to my house and I have never been, that's where we went. Somehow I managed to get a parking spot immediately and we were seated immediately which must be some kind of miracle at straight up noon on a Sunday. People after us had to wait so we arrived at a magical time. Small place, I was surprised at the size of it. Definitely a casual vibe with the bench seats at the tables. Our waitress came around and got our drink order and asked if we wanted an omelette or waffles with our brunch - we got one of each. Then you go through the buffet. They had pastries of all sorts, cold salads, smoked salmon with capers and tomatoes and cucumbers, bacon, sausage, eggs benedict, hashbrown casserole, biscuits and gravy, and amazing looking baked brie. There's also a carving station in the back but I couldn't even get any of it because I was so full. I'd say the highlights were the biscuits/gravy, the hashbrown casserole, and the waffles with the chocolate mousse and whip cream on top and a coffee flavored syrup. Gah that was yummy. For $17 it is a little bit pricey when you don't even get booze included, but this is definitely a classier buffet and you can get your money's worth. I wish I was able to eat a second plate so that I could too but I stuffed myself enough as it was! I'd like to go back and try lunch, salads, sandwiches, etc. Definitely give this place a try when you are looking for a brunch location.
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Robert P.
Great "Meat & 3" with a modern flare! Have been coming here since it opened years ago and it's always a solid choice. Many healthy choices and salads to choose, not just deep fried everything like many "Meat & 3" choices. They do have some great fried choices though like the Chicken and my favorite is the fish on Friday. Great food for reasonable prices.
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R.T. D.
Thoroughly enjoyed brunch at the copper kettle.... all of the food was prepared very well. Fabulous selection , excellent wait staff. the price was very good for the quality. Can't believe it took me so many years to find it.... will definitely go back. Rt
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Rebecca A.
It was a decent meal however the hype that I've read from Yelp really let me down. Our waiter Nathan was a total let down. I had asked for a refill of tea & finally received it right before we paid. We called ahead for our seating yet still waited to 15 minutes outside in the rain. Ordered an omelet & if it wasn't for the cheese in it, the omelet would have been extremely dry. All in all, I think I want to try the place at Franklin.
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Kristen V.
Great, prompt service and helpful staff! A variety of the corporate boxed lunches (wraps and sandwiches) for a luncheon at work was ordered and got great feedback from everyone. They thought the food was delicious and liked that it was healthy (we opted for the pasta salad and fruit on the sides). A+++
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Ana Q.
I really liked the food at Copper Kettle. We ate off of their buffet, but I think they offer other food as well. There's nothing special about the seating or the service or the menu, but the food was very good and reasonably priced. My husband and I both had a good quick meal for under $15. I would come back.
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Dylan C.
The one thing I miss from my youth is cafeteria food. The kind of food that is best when served by an angry, underpaid staff hailing mostly from Latin America. Alas you will not find the cultural diversity I experienced in my middle school cafeteria here. But you will find food fit for a middle school cafeteria. I suppose my review may be unfair, I only dined here once but thats all it took. I guess I excepted a bit more from a place that all my Nashville friends hailed as the mecca of southern comfort food. I suppose "southern comfort food" should have been a dead giveaway as to what I was getting into. Perhaps it's just my sophisticated West coast taste that get in the way of me not appreciating biscuits, Canadian bacon and grits served buffet style for twice as much a waffle house charges. Plus, at Waffle House, you don't have to put up with the "family" style atmosphere of squeezing by and reaching around over-weight diners for a salt shaker. The place is pretty small and parking is next to impossible on a busy day. If you are looking for a sub par breakfast place that forces you to interact with people you don't know, then you'll love this place. If you want a normal "leave me alone i'm eating" experience, then go the opposite way down 12th south and you'll find something more to your liking.
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Caroline H.
OK Copper Kettle, I see you! I like your casual no-frills vibe. I am not sure how I feel about the buffet-behind-the-glass vibe of the ordering situation for dinner. I got a custom salad (deets below) and my cashier was super nice. I came with friends who ordered "meet & 2" and they loved it (both had the coconut chicken and greens, one had mac & chz and one had corn -- no complaints! they loveeeddd the chx). I am trying to watch my girlish figure and decided a salad was the right path for me. Many of the salads were those fakeout "healthy" salads with tons of cheese and fried shiz on top that trick you and others into thinking you've made a good choice.... so I had to ask for a few things removed from mine / switched...so I ended up with basically greens, grilled chicken and a little bit of feta cheese as a modified "Mediterranean Salad." I got the tomatoes/onions/capers/olives on the side bc I'm not a huge fan of olives or capers and they were all mixed together with the dressing apparently so I just got it all on the side and picked some tomatoes out to eat and it wasn't bad! Pretty tasty actually. Honestly the meat & two situation didn't seem as greasy as other characters around town and I liked the creativity in the menu like baked fish (although baked in a cream sauce) and coconut fried chicken not just plain fried chicken. I just can't give a higher rating bc I ordered off-menu and felt a leeetleee bit awkward doing so... and got just a standard (yet tasty) salad with chicken on top. But, to Copper K's credit they were really nice about it! I will try this place out again when I'm feeling more in the mood for some delicious cream sauces and fried foods fo sho.
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Marla T.
The wait sucks. BUT the Sunday Buffet, is amazing. We waited in our car for 30min before we got a table. Once we made it in, it was fine. Not quite the best ambiance, you have people everywhere, and its really small as most of the Nashville spots are. Like one server I think. BUT the food was the bomb. I did not like the pimento cheese omelet, but everything else was heavenly.
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Ted C.
Sunday brunch is a not a big deal in Nashville, I think. There aren't a lot of 'brunch' places in my experience and not a lot of 'brunch' menus at restaurants. Lately, I've developed an affection for being able to eat eggs with pizza or whatever. Once I found out about the Copper Kettle and its brunch buffet I figured I should go try it. I came down early, figuring the rush would be large. Driving down with my friend and his wife on Granny White the small crowd of people outside telegraphed that I was right. People were standing in front of two perfectly good parking spots and it was a little irksome since the wait was about 45 minutes but once we were inside the cozy little spot I thought it was worth it. Immediately, the large display of salmon, fruit and salad. I loaded up on the Eggs Benedict-which were small enough so I took two. I also went over to the carving station to get their prime rib with the stone ground mustard (1st time) and the horseradish (2nd time.) The only thing that I was a little disappointed with was the omelette which was pretty bland. I got a spicy Denver, a Denver with jalapenos and it had no flavor. However, the rest of the brunch was terrific and honestly for around 17 bucks I thought it was a pretty good value. The downside was that I didn't save any room for dessert. Waddling/stumbling out of there a satisfied, incoherent mess my friends' laughed at me and said I was drunk off food.
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Tracy F.
I came for brunch a few months ago when I had a lot of family in town visiting. We were looking for an authentic brunch spot that wasn't Loveless or a chain, that would please the wide variety of palettes in our party. Copper Kettle did just that! Firstly, they were able to seat our party of 10 after just a short wait, and the service was stellar from start to finish (we did arrive right when they opened at 10am, which helped a lot, I think). We all enjoyed the food, particularly the made to order eggs and waffles. We also liked the carving station and the wide variety of desserts. What really made our experience pleasurable for me (the hostess) was the way the staff handled my somewhat difficult-to-handle uncle, who was upset that they wouldn't let him order a la carte. After grumbling about paying the full price for only eggs and toast (he actually ate some fruit and desserts as well), they gave him his meal for the price of a kids buffet, a reasonable $10-ish. We made sure to tip the waiter, who was gracious as could be, very nicely, as my uncle can easily spiral out of control when placed in a situation like this. I look forward to my next visit!
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Matt C.
Sunday brunch is worth the $17. Staff was friendly and helpful.
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Tim A.
Interesting place. I noticed that most people here were going for the meat-and-3 stuff, so perhaps I should have followed suit. Instead, I was captivated by the wasabi mayo and Asian slaw in the Ahi Tuna Wrap. I still believe this dish COULD have been good, but there was this miso dressing stuff that ended up being too sweet and throwing off the whole flavor palate. My GF's Prime Rib sandwich was pretty tasty, though, and I (although not by GF) enjoyed the bread pudding. The staff was a little cold to us at the counter, which made us feel a little uncomfortable. Still, on the whole I'd say this was on the higher end of the 3-star range,
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Victoria S.
OK so I've been here about 2 times. My first visit I brought my cousin along with me for a BOGO entree. We went on a Friday where their special was Turkey in some cream sauce and fried catfish and assorted veggie sides. The place was so packed due to lunch time and I was excited to see what all the buzz was about! 1st visit: We both tried out the turkey with the cream sauce from their daily special. I tried out their mashed potatoes and green bean casserole. Paying about $9 for a meat & 2 sides. My cousin ordered the same sides as me along with mac n cheese. And then it began, diving into our food! I would say that this type of meal is like an upscale cafe style eatery. Fast and convenient but oh so delicious. REAL mashed potatoes, creamy green bean casserole... mac n cheese? Eh, a little dried out she said. Right now I'm very reminiscent of their mango tea! REAL brewed tea, so much mango and tea flavor that it beats all other teas you get at restaurants! On display were various desserts ranging from assorted pies such as pecan, blueberry, peach and cakes; carrot, chocolate, vanilla w/coconut! We decided to wait another time to have dessert due to our full bellies. 2nd visit: It was a Monday, the daily special was coconut chicken and grilled pork chops. I had ordered to go and also brought a dessert, carrot cake! The coconut chicken with mango peach salsa... ugh no words to say... IT WAS THAT DELICIOUS! I can see why they serve coconut chicken twice a week!! Yum! I had asked one of the employees which dessert sells out a lot, he said carrot cake and that influenced my decision. It was the best carrot cake I ever had! Not too sweet but PERFECT amount of cream cheese frosting and so moist! Just writing a review on Copper Kettle makes me want to go back and try every little thing there. Next time I go here, I'll definitely try out one of their wraps/salads that you have to place an order for.
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Yolanda T.
Very good selection. We went during a lunch crowd so it was fast paced. Enjoyed the lunch special. Will try it again when I'm back in Nashville.
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Craig B.
I tried the Sunday brunch-The host was solo and didn't seem to have professional tools. For the $17 price point, i did not get much value for the money-they promoted the carving station of prime rib and ham, however the cook carving the meat only gave 2-3 oz portion-then after asking for a lot more, He cuts you another 2oz piece. Most of the side items were cold salads, except for the threshold Mandley which had no seasoning and seemed as if it were meant for a buffet. My server server me a sweet tea with just a little ice floating in it, and after asking for a glass of ice each additional refill required asking for ice. The smoked salmon was all cut up into little pieces and not presented very well-overall I think the restaurant is overhyped and not a very good value for $17
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Janet Y.
My girlfriends and I had been wanting to try this place for brunch for the longest time- and we finally did for one of our birthdays. The ambiance is great-- it feels like you are in a cottage and my mouth was watering when I saw the spread of food. I am a secret lover of buffets. While there were a few amazing items (like the salad with crazy good fried cheese balls)-- some of the food on the spread was just OK, including the carving station and the made-to-order waffles. While I thoroughly enjoyed my experience here, it's been hard to justify going on a regular basis with the $17.25 price tag for food that was half excellent and half mediocre.
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Heather F.
LOVE the Copper Kettle. In Nashville there is a lot of competition for meat and three restaurants and Copper Kettle is up there for being one of the best. Their weekend brunch is $17 and includes many fresh things like salads, omelets, meats, waffles and desserts. There are many traditional Southern foods you can pick from on the menu that will make your mouth very happy. Their coffee comes from a local organic coffee house and is delivered fresh every few days. If you want a good brunch spot this is your place.
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Lisa B.
What a great brunch spot! This place always seems pretty packed, but call ahead to shorten your wait. I wasn't a huge fan of the random things on the cold side of the buffet, but the hot dishes (including prime rib!) and desserts were great. I also love that you can order unlimited custom waffles and eggs included in the buffet price, it makes that above average price worth it. Definitely plan on a post-meal nap, it's essential to combat the carb overload. If you don't need one, you did it wrong. This place also has a sense of humor - our receipt informed us that our meal was served to us by "Waffleboots McDaniels."
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Gourija M.
Great place , reasonably priced awesome food , friendly staff .. No reason to take any points off ... So full marks to Copper Kettle
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Lanny B.
I've never been to restaurant, only ever had the catering, but it is divine. I got them to cater my wedding as well. Pretty much everything was good, the fish was okay, but the Mac n Cheese and the Pecan Chicken were amazing. I highly recommend trying both if given the chance.
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Meg B.
We stopped here as an alternative to all the chain food near the mall and were not disappointed. I had Cajun turkey, mashed potatoes, Mac and cheese, and green bean casserole. It wasn't necessarily a healthy meal for me but it was delicious! I recommend it.
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Steve X.
It was my first deli experience and I was totally shocked by the similarity between Chinese deli and American deli. Of course, one difference is that American deli is way more expensive than Chinese deli. However, we filled our stomach with not so tasty food, which was within our expectation. End of story
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Ashley P.
This is one of our go to lunch spots at work. When our new co-worker who has just moved to Nashville, requested Southern food for lunch the other day, it had to be Copper Kettle. It is definitely my favorite of the meat and threes I have tried. I like how efficient they are. I got the coconut chicken and steamed vegetables and macaroni and cheese. Once again I was not disappointed. I really enjoy the honey mustard that they serve alongside the Coconut Chicken. Their side salads are also really good. This particular visit, I got Blueberry Pie which was delicious. If you get there early enough in the lunch hour parking isn't too much of a problem. We have to leave our office by 11:30 in order to get a decent parking spot and decent seats. By the time we were finishing up our meal, the line was out the door! Of you go right at 12 be prepared to wait. One of my co-workers raves about their Sunday Brunch, unfortunately I have yet to try it. It's on my list!
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Leslie W.
Not what I remembered. I have visited the Copper Kettle on numerous occasions, primarily for brunch, with the occasional visit at lunchtime. The last very recent lunchtime visit was very disappointing. Everything looked wonderful on the plate, but the proof is in the tasting. Everyone at our table had the pork chop. We all bit into ours enthusiastically, then silently went to the sides. Finally, someone asked, "Does the pork chop taste weird to you." And it did, no question. It wasn't spoiled I don't think, but it had a taste we couldn't identify which was so overwhelming that we couldn't taste pork at all. We decided to remove the breading and give it another go ... whatever it was permeated the meat. Seasoning is all well and good, but the meat should taste like what it is with the seasoning as enhancement And even a fried pork chop should be moist. This was a dry as the Sahara. (Maybe something was spoiled after all.) The "sawmill gravy" was watery and tasteless. Now to the sides. Mac and cheese: Just okay. Sweet potatoes: Very tasty, Thanksgiving in a cup, although lumpy. Sauteed veggies: okay. Green bean casserole: looked okay, but tasted strange, like the pork chop. We think the beans were canned. Mashed potatoes: blah. Rolls: Good. Cornbread: not traditional, more cake like. If butter was around, we couldn't find it. I am a carrot cake freak, and it's kind of hard to screw it up. Theirs was worse than any I have had, and that includes those from grocery stores. Dry, Dry, Dry and crumbly. And tasteless. The icing was drippy and way too sweet. (Either not the traditional cream cheese icing, or too much sugar was added and the cake was left to sit under a heat lamp.) The starburst of whipped cream added noting, unless it was to mask the fact that the cake was well past it's sell by date. This recent visit was a dry run to see if we should order their food for Thanksgiving. In a word: no.
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Jaimie M.
We were visiting from out of town and looked for a Sunday brunch place away from downtown to avoid pregame traffic. This place was amazing! There was a great roast beef and ham carving station, bountiful pastries, cold salads, hot dishes (great Eggs Benedict!), 3 baked Brie selections, a ton of desserts and made to order eggs/omelets and waffles. The special lemon curd waffle with strawberry mint syrup was outstanding. I would highly recommend this to anyone. We arrived just after 10 (opening time) and there was already a wait. If you're in a hurry, get there early!
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Kristine P.
My friend and I decided to check out the sunday brunch buffet. There weren't really any standout dishes... Caramel apple waffle was ok....the caramel was just drizzled on the waffle though. I expected a little more. Good variety of cold dishes though. I'd like to come back for lunch and dinner to try stuff that's actually cooked to order.
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Sharmeela S.
Great meat n three. Informal place. Great for a quick meal with good southern food. They always have some divine cheesy carbohydrate like scalloped potatoes Brits or hashbrowns. Their Sunday brunch is great but get there at 1030 to beat the rush. The creme brulee is so good that i get 2 servings as soon as i get there in case they run out.
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Angel C.
I bought 2 vouchers for this place, excited for their brunch menu since the rest seemed boring and overpriced...but my vouchers were not allowed for brunch. So I used it for the regular food. I asked if it was a buffet style (which would explain the high prices) but his exact words were "It's like a cafeteria. You tell me what you want and I plate it, then you are charged accordingly." Well, he got it exactly right. Just like a cafeteria: the food was old, cold, and bland. Unlike a cafeteria, it was not cheap. I even asked him to microwave my chicken, and even after that it was still only warm, not hot. Worst part is I have to go back as I wasted money on 2 vouchers. Next time I'll get refrigerated pie. Can't get any colder than that, but the chicken was pretty close in comparison.
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K T.
The brunch buffet has a huge variety of food. Some items are slightly overcooked to me, but may be perfect for others. The salmon isn't smoked but rather baked. The buffet includes soft drink, tea or juices. The service was friendly, and prompt.
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Cynthia T.
Meat and three. Never heard of that 'til I came to Copper Kettle and my stomach left very happy! I found this restaurant because I was flipping through my coupon book and decided to check it out. Brought my picky out-of-town-visiting friend with me and we got two different plates to try. It's southern food done well and my favorite side was the creamy mac & cheese. Seating is not large so keep that in mind. Also, parking is a PAIN even though there is a small lot in the back. I would say it was a lovely introduction to this southern concept of a meat & three. :)
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Pat A.
Excellent choice for Sunday brunch! The breadth of selection was amazing, the food quality was outstanding and the service very good. We will be back! An excellent value, given that it is truly all-inclusive: drinks, made-to-order omelettes, and the day's specials. the Key Lime waffle was one of the specials today and it was incredible!
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Amanda W.
I have never been to Copper Kettle for lunch or dinner. But I did go for brunch for the first time this weekend. I have heard from many people that it is one of the best brunches in town. I hope the cooks were just having an off day--because it was less than mediocre. None of the food, including the waffles I ordered were hot. The food in the buffet line was luke-warm. I showed up at 10:15, and seeing as how they open at 10:00am on Sundays, I was surprised to find the food luke-warm. Despite the luke-warm food, the turkey and dressing was great. But the gravy for the biscuits had the consistency of skim milk. I am definitely going to give lunch or dinner a chance before I would totally write this place off. But brunch was....bleh. I would definitely NEVER wait in line.
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John P.
Copper Kettle, what happened? Went to brunch yesterday and was highly disappointed with the food. Burnt bacon with the texture of a kettle crisp and dry sausage patties, runny gravy and hash brown casserole, dry, tasteless salmon and stale bagels all for $17 a pop. This is the same thing that I would expect from a school cafeteria in which you would be charged much less. Saving grace, as always, was service but really, how much work can one do on a buffet except remove plates and keep glasses of water filled. For food that is highly unhealthy and evocative of school trip memories to Shoney's breakfast bar from the late 80s, early 90s should not be priced so stratospherically. A suggestion, improve on food value by hiring a cook who doesn't sacrifice quality for quantity and creates and serves food that is good value for money yet tasty and somewhat fresh. Yesterday's brunch should have been served by middled-aged women with questionable moods and hair nets gussied up in processed food-stained white aprons asking for your meal ticket to stamp. Bad form Copper Kettle, bad form.
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William G.
Southern food at its best! This place is meat and 3 heaven. I've never had a bad bite here. The food is presented well and the simple countryesque vibe of the Copper Kettle is nice. Unexpected as you walk in off the street. The only problem ever at all with this place is it is a gem. So it can get a little crowded at high peek lunch times. Parking around back!
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Kim Y.
I'd like to start my yelp 'career' with one of my favorite, favorite places. I'll save the gripes and 'yucks' as my review skills become more seasoned. Let me point out I have only ever eaten the Sunday brunch and catering from this establishment, but from my tastings through these I can only imagine the traditional meat and 3 in store is also phenomenal! First up Brunch! I own up to being sort of a frugal kind of gal, so the $16 price tag shell shocked me at first, but I had a 'half off depot' certificate so my grinchy stingy was kept at bay. Y'all - I now pay the $16 price tag coupon or not. Best prime rib I've had in Nashville, CRISP cooked veggies, fried goat cheese on a salad and all the traditional breakfast goodness like hash brown casserole, pastries, eggies and benedict and TONS of little desserts. One of the appreciated features is that many of the deserts are in little tins and I like to take mine to-go since I am usually stuffed to the gills. The drinks are included in your price - so go ahead - order coffee and OJ and sweet tea. Nobody's judging. The catering is also great! I've had the sammies and their nice southern take on Italian fare. Not authentic but homey and certainly yum! The service was on time and professional. In store I've always had a filled coffee cup even when the line goes out the door! Get there before the church crowd!
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Chef X.
It's by far one of the better M&3s in town and the Sunday brunch while not cheap has always had a tasty and diverse selection. They got a little love going on there-I mean as much as possible for a buffet. Parking and seating are limited.
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A A.
The Copper Kettle seems like stepping back into my college days. In college, I wasn't ashamed to occasionally hit my folks up for a little money and go have a better than average "mom approved" meal. If I had gone to Lipscomb, I probably would have worn the place out. Sometimes it is definitely packed, and the tables require coordination to get in and out of. I really like their old faded newspaper framed on the wall, and the fruit tea is competetive. They also have nicely framed things by the restrooms, which is never a bad place for art. The food is pretty good and consistent. As a former friend of mine used to say, " a good meal at a fair price." The green bean casserole would make a Methodist cream of mushroom soup type jealous, the fried okra is always perfect, and the cocunut fried chicken is great, even when occasionally dry. Crossing the busy street and limited parking might be the only drawbacks. I know, state law, yield to pedestrains in the street, but some of you morons have got to quit walking out in front of traffic. Hold your horses yo! Wait like we used to do back in the dark ages!
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Paul K.
Did I ever tell you about that time I was at the Copper Kettle and brunched with Nicole Kidman? Ok, not with her, but next to her and I had to be told who it was because I don't keep up with such things. Or perhaps that time I was there and a fairly famous country star of ill repute made 3 trips to the carving station? Or that time... wait, nevermind, this isn't about all the famous people who go there, it's about there. There are some problems with this place - it's a little too small to accommodate a rush, which it gets whenever you're thinking of going there for a friend's birthday, but that does not detract from the overall charm of the place Copper Kettle taught me to love pastries again, and to watch my head in the buffet line as it seems to bump into things. I don't think I would change anything there, except to perhaps add a sign for people who have not been there before informing them that they can park around back and not stop traffic waiting while vulturing some people for their spot. Being a veggie I can't really comment on their meats, but by my compatriots exclamations I have to assume they are fine. I will say this - value for the buck is probably dead on if you're a meatie, it's a bit lower if you're a veggie, I really like this place usually (been once where I was like meh, but mostly like it)
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Christina K.
OMG... the Sunday Brunch Buffet... I think i gained 5 pounds. The Almond Tilapia w/ Basil Butter Crème Sauce is amazing, so are all of the little pastries that are lined up right at the beginning of the buffet. I could have sat there picking for HOURS... but I stopped myself before I gained another 5 pounds. Went with my husband and our two kids (2 yrs and 4 yrs) and they all loved it too. We'll be back Copper Kettle! Go for Sunday Brunch!
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Glen M.
i`ve been to two catered lunches from c.k. i would rather have mcdonalds. burnt baked beans, over-cooked pasta in mac and cheese, dry mashed potatoes. there was bbq chicken and bbq pork chops. i couldn`t tell one from the other by taste. the only difference was one was harder than the other. i hate to gripe about a free lunch, but i will not go to another catered event of their`s hungry.
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Kate K.
Copper Kettle Sunday Brunch... First Course: Gluttony, Second Course: Shame. In general, I have a love/hate relationship with buffets. There's this tendency to try to get your money's worth that always results in three trips back to the line and four types of pie. Well, this was no different. My first thought was that the price tag on the brunch buffet was a bit steep - 16.25 per person, but it was worth it. And like the capitalist American that I am, I ate at minimum 30 dollars worth of food. There was a bit of a wait, but they had a coffee station set up outside so I could at least caffeinate before eating. Service was good too, because when I was suddenly swarmed by a dozen or so cicadas during that 15 minute wait, a waiter rushed out with a towel so I could wipe down my purse, arm, and friend's pants after spastically spilling the aforementioned coffee everywhere. Tip: You can wait in the nearby bookstore. The host will come find you, and it's bug free. The food. Of course, the food! It was awesome. I've spent the past few years bouncing around from pescatarianism to veganism, and completely fell off the wagon (hard) for their eggs benedict. Why? Because it was on a CROISSANT instead of an english muffin. WHY HADN'T I THOUGHT OF THIS? Their were more options than you could imagine - a carving station (which I skipped, but my carnivorous friend enjoyed), waffles made to order (just ask your waiter. This was a highlight), tons of pastries, smoked salmon, salads and all the breakfast staples. I left happy, full, and a little ashamed. I'll definitely be back.
(5)
Kristina C.
One word for you: GO! It is a great place for brunch buffet in Nashville!!! It's a fairly small place, so there is normally a 15-30 minute wait. However, you can call ahead and they seat you within about 5 minutes of arrival. The food is amazing. Mmmmm...the eggs Benedict, cheesy potatoes, hand carved prime rib and ham, biscuits and gravy....need I go on?? Im making myself hungry just writing this review!! If you love to eat great food, this is a must try!!! It is a regular stop for us (we have visited at least 20 times over the years) and we have never been disappointed. $17 includes all you can eat and your drink (coffee, soft drinks or tea) and it is so worth it. Let me say it again: Go!
(5)
Michael S.
Great food. The food at the Sunday Brunch/ during the week is awesome. Service durign the week is good. Sunday Brunch the service is a little poor. Got our mimosas after our omelettes came out. Great patio looking over nashville.
(4)
Mark H.
I wasn't impressed with the Copper Kettle buffet breakfast. My girlfriend's mother is in town and we decided to try it based on the recommendations of some her coworkers. The fruit wasn't as fresh as it needed to be. There was a black hair in my eggs benedict. That alone will cause me never to go back to a restaurant. It's tough to continue eating without constantly thinking of the hair and gagging. The price is way too expensive. I would much rather take my $16 and change and put it towards a great dinner. On a positive note the staff was extremely friendly and they kept my coffee cup filled. Overall I'd say try it once, but most likely you'll end up saying, "Meh. I've experienced better."
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Megan C.
'copper kettles carry comfort killing cough and cold...' In high school, this was one of our choir warm ups. Somehow I still remember it and can't help but sing it every time I think about the name of this restaurant...in any case, I digress. So I can't really comment on the dine in experience here at the Copper Kettle, but I did order take out from them and was really impressed. For starters, the menu rotates daily, mainly just the side dishes and the soups, but you can call and listen to the recording that they make every morning to know what's available. I called a couple of hours ahead of time with my order and the time I wanted to pick it up. When I walked in the restaurant, right on time, my order was hot and ready to go, right at the counter waiting for me! They even let me take my pick of the rolls and cornbread that was near the register to go with my meal. Excellent service, the guys that worked there were too much fun during my brief interaction. Now, on to the food! I ordered the crab cake salad which was fantastic. The crab cake was perfectly crisp on the outside and perfectly crabby melty delicious on the inside. The greens were incredibly fresh tasting and the flavors were just what I wanted. A most excellent salad if I do say so myself. My friends ordered the coconut encrusted chicken (yum), broccoli casserole (yum again), and the mashed potatoes (a classic executed perfectly).
(4)
Steph H.
I think I'm coming to realize that there are two types of eaters: those who love buffets and those who don't. After my most recent trip to Copper Kettle's brunch, I realized that with a few notable exceptions, buffets kind of skeeve me out. And for good reason, I think, since the issue with buffets is that there is always going to be quality control issues, as not all of the food can be equally fresh, and if we eat with our eyes first, my eyes were telling me that I didn't really want to eat much of what CK was offering. Truly the only reason my husband and I came here is because we had a gift certificate for $30. Also, we were hungover. 'Nuff said, right? Most of what was on offer was really unappetizing to me, and the eggs benedict I picked up actually had a firm yolk, which is just creepy. Also, I question the safety of leaving hollandaise sauce out at room temperature rather than making it to order. I may be an adventurous eater, but I generally don't like to run the risk of salmonella... My husband had better luck with his eggs, and I'll admit that once I put a bit in my mouth it tasted fine, but I REALLY didn't want to put it in my mouth. Should brunch be filled with trepidation? I think a lot of people justify the $16.50 (PER PERSON) pricetag on the buffet because so much food is on offer, but I'd rather that CK made fewer dishes and focused on making them well. There are a lot of cold antipasti type dishes which never seem appealing to me, and while the prime rib carving station was fine, I think my favorite thing on offer was the pork tenderloin with mushroom gravy. We did get one order of the made-to-order Belgian waffles with the coconut cream sauce and while the topping was delicious, the waffles themselves were kind of limp and flaccid. I bet you didn't know waffles could be flaccid, but they can! I just really felt like the food on offer wasn't of a very good quality and even though we had a gift certificate, it all kind of felt like a bit of a rip off. I'd have been much happier with one decent place of food rather than a mountain of uninspired/questionable fare. I've never been here for lunch, but I feel like I'd much rather hit up Loveless or Monell's if I'm looking for Southern cooking. Don't know how this place keeps winning awards for brunch, but I have to think it's gluttony at work.
(2)
Laura S.
I feel bad giving this place a medicore review because my friends loved it. But they're just going to have to write their own reviews if they want to stand up for this place, because I just wasn't too impressed. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special - not anything I would go back for. Service was OK - we were confused when we got there because the sign on the door said 'closed' but we could see people inside. We walked in and stood for a minute until someone came up to us and brought us to a table. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive, although it sometimes took him a while to come around. The food was OK and I wasn't particularly blown away by the number of options. There wasn't a lot of classic brunch food, but there were a few highlights - there was a delicious goat cheese with dried cranberries, the cucumber salad was delicious, and there were mini eggs benedict on croissants. The bacon was very well-cooked. They do omelets to order, mine was OK. I thought the topping on the waffle special of the day was overly sweet. My biggest pet peeve was that I kept hitting my head on the cover of the buffet. It is a refrigerator case that they open up to serve brunch, so it is low and weirdly curved and just clear enough that you do not notice until you hit your head on it. Repeatedly. Boo.
(3)
Janet T.
Copper Kettle is around the corner from my house and absolutely one of my favorite eateries in Nashville - their coconut chicken (on the menu each and every Wednesday) is probably my favorite food in town. A meat and three taken up a few gourmet notches, the cafeteria-style restaurant always has an extensive selection of your typical hot sides (mashed potatoes, mac & cheese, fried okra) plus a delicious selection of cold salads and sides that rotates daily. The ingredients are always fresh and seasonal, the cold salads are always creatively assembled, and the freshly baked rolls have been teleported directly from heaven, I swear. Copper Kettle also offers a menu of sandwiches and salads, but I rarely stray from the meat & three offerings. I can also vouch for the fried chicken, the pecan-crusted chicken, and the fried pork chop. I can honestly say I have never NOT cleared my plate (though occasionally I've had to be rolled home). Sundays feature Copper Kettle's world-famous all-you-can-eat brunch, which includes delicious treats like three different kinds of baked brie, a carving station, omelets to order and the most drool-inducing smorgasbord of tiny desserts you'll come across in Nashville. Without a liquor license, Copper Kettle can't offer you a bloody mary or mimosa to go with your meal, but who needs booze when you have an unlimited supply of bacon? Call to hear a recording of the day's menu (just put it in your speed-dial, seriously) - 615-383-7242.
(5)
Liz F.
I've been going to Copper Kettle on Granny White since they opened and haven't had a bad experience yet. The restaurant is comfortable, I like the setup of a line to go through and their food is delicious. My favorites are the coconut chicken, meatloaf, and their mashed potatoes. The also serve great wraps, my favorite being the thanksgiving one (has turkey and real cranberry sauce on it). I love Copper Kettle's food so much I'm getting them to cater my wedding!
(4)
Mark H.
Really awesome food. Great home cooking. I'll be back again and again and I live 300 miles away!
(4)
Samantha joelle A.
Copper Kettle never fails for either a meat & three or a sandwich. I've had both, and both were equally as impressive. My first time at Copper Kettle, I ordered the "deli bomb" sandwich. I loved it, and ordered it the next couple of times as well. I loved the melty cheese and freshly sliced meat. It was just delightful. It wasn't until about the fourth time to Copper Kettle that my boyfriend and I decided to try to pot roast dinner. Now, I am not much of a meat eater BUT I felt like I had to try the pot roast. So I did. And I am so glad I did. It was tender, and it turned me into a fan of the whole meat & three southern cooking. The green bean casserole was great, the mac n' cheese, creamy and delicious. They have a good selection of sides, but those two are always my favorite. Yes, do try Thursday night pot roast night. It's a great substitute to having my mom here to cook for me, and it makes me feel good to have an almost home-cooked meal. Copper Kettle has never disappointed me. It is one of the restaurants in Nashville that makes me glad to live in a city with some real southern cooking. The only thing I wish they had: cinnamon apples. I'm a sucker for some cinnamon apples. Also, the parking could be tricky if coming at a busy time. But all in all, Copper Kettle is a favorite of mine and I recommend it to anyone looking for a nice, filling meal.
(5)
Jennifer J.
I have only eaten here once, and admittingly I got the wrong thing, but still I would go back in a heartbeat. I ordered a salad, trying to stay healthy because I was on my way to a movie and planned to eat popcorn and candy! I thought it was good, not fabulous, but surely decent. If the cornbread was any indication, the other selections melt in your mouth. The rest of the food for the meat and 2 or 3 dinners looked YUM, YUM, YUMMY! I really want to go back when I can really afford the caloric intake that the meals must require. The service was excellent. I would be concerned about running out of table space while they are are. Since it is buffet style for the M&3, order and find a seat for everything else, I could see finding yourself standing in the corner shoveling the deliciousness into your mouth. Go early, and from what I hear, plan to stand in line for a bit. But definately bring the kids, the casual atomosphere, and mac and cheese, is perfect for them.
(4)
Angela S.
My family and I love this place. The food and selection is always good. They have something for everyone. They have great salads and meat and three options. My only complaint is that they are not open on Saturdays:(
(4)
Beth Anne W.
I have been to Copper Kettle several times and each experience has been great. The food is always spot on and the employees are very friendly. Seating is sometimes limited, but it usually does not take long for a spot to open up. One of my favorite dishes from here is the Pecan-Crusted Chicken. There is a good mix of healthy and comfort food to please every kind of customer. I am looking forward to trying the Sunday brunch one of these days. It sounds amazing!
(5)
Aaron D.
Copper Kettle seems like it would be a good place to go for a healthy lunch. My side salad was the best part of the meal. All the other unhealthy / cheesy / fried things on my tray did not taste good enough to justify their unhealthiness. (I'm not opposed to eating unhealthy food, I just think it should taste AMAZING to make up for the associated calories/fat/sugar/whatever.) If I go back, I'm skipping the meat-and-three options and just ordering a large salad. Other good points (besides the salad): - Clean and stylish bathrooms. Love the automatic infrared paper towel dispenser. (Yes, I am OCD.) I think there were wooden plank floors in the bathroom too, which I thought was cool. - Somewhat upscale decor / ambiance - Good service - Awesome mango tea. Delish. I helped myself to two refills. The Bad - Seating was tight and uncomfortable, despite the fact that the restaurant was not crowded. Given that Copper Kettle tries in other ways to appear upscale (and generally succeeds), I'd encourage the owners to invest in some sort of better seating arrangements. - A little pricey for a meat-and-three / cafeteria. But it is Green Hills. - Parking is not fun.
(3)
Ryan D.
Love it, love it, love it! This place is the coolest meat +3 I've ever been to. The atmosphere is relaxed, warm and localized. The counter sits next to a deli case full of wonderful southern food. The menu is rather large for such a small joint and the offerings range from fried okra, mac and cheese to an ahi tuna wrap. My turkey wrap was awesome and the bread pudding was the icing on the cake. We dropped 35 dollars on a meal for 3 and we all ate like kings. I highly recommend this place if you're looking for a low key spot with killer food away from the craziness of Hillsboro Pike.
(5)
Robin S.
One of my favorites here in Nashville. Considered a "meat and three", but they also have sandwiches and salads that can't be beat. It's a small place, so be prepared to pack in but it's totally worth it! My absolute favorite thing to get (besides Sunday brunch--I'll get to that in a minute) is the goat cheese salad. There is a HUGE ball of "fried" goat cheese in the center of a fresh green leafy salad with nuts and dried berries and this delectable dressing...it is so good my mouth waters whenever I think about it! All of the wrap sandwiches are really tasty--I especially enjoy the club. Even though it's a club, it makes me feel like I'm eating a bit healthier because it's a wrap! Yes I'm strange! If you go the meat and three route, the fried chicken is divine, as is the homemade multi-cheese mac and cheese. If they have fried okra, get it! The veggie and meat menu changes slightly day to day, but they have it posted on a chalkboard so you can see which days you may want to visit in the future. Now for the Sunday brunch. Want a lot of tasty food? Be prepared to pay a flat $20 plus tip, but it's all you can eat everything! That includes the meat and three bar as well as their salads--which includes cheeses and veggies that are in season, pasta salads, etc. Don't miss the roast carving station either...or you can custom order eggs and omelets! THEN there are desserts. Don't forget them! Save room--if you can! Be very ready to park on the couch and be ultimately unproductive for the entire rest of the day too, even though you will feel the need to run off the calories you just consumed. Don't do it. Savor the brunch...all day...
(5)
Melanie B.
I really liked this place. It was very mom and pop and the menu and prices were great. I went during lunch and I think it will be my next choice for take out for dinner. They were VERY delicious and quite original! I love eating here.
(4)
Meredith C.
Everyone always says how great this place is. Well apparently everyone is drunk. We were seated right away. The server said, "you can choose the buffet or we have an omelette with smoked salmon and cream cheese or a cherry waffle." Since I wasn't born in the back of a '78 Gremlin, I'm not a huge buffet fan. Plus, I wasn't too hungry, so I settled for the omelette. My friend opted for the waffle. The omelette gets to the table, and it was small, but that was fine. The problem was they had clearly cooked it over some kind of volcano lava fire. Someone needs to tell the cook eggs aren't supposed to be brown and crispy. My friend's "cherry waffle" was actually a run-of-the-mill buttermilk waffle sliver with some kind of pink cream cheese or whipped cream (not sure which) garbage on the side. Honestly, her waffle was so small they should've provided us with a monocle or something just to prove they plated any food at all. Also, I assumed there would be cherries cooked into the waffle, but umm, no. Oh, don't worry, they added a single maraschino cherry to the center. I guess that was for flavor? And aesthetics? At that point I was over it, but my friend wanted to try the buffet after the crappy waffle experience. I had a bite of a muffin, more crunchy eggs, bacon, but over all it wasn't any better than Shoney's. Oddly enough, she also had a glob of what she claimed to be lasagna, but I wouldn't have touched that with someone else's fork. Who puts lasagna at a breakfast buffet? The bill comes. I get charged for a buffet, which by the way, was $17. Clearly a mistake. Right? No. The waiter came back and said that technically anything you order is charged as the buffet. Then why did he make a point to mention the waffle and omelette separately? And then proceed to bring it to my table as if I ordered off a menu? I guess he meant that the omelette and the waffle were highlights of the buffet, but he damn sure didn't say anything close to that. Anyway, after a bit of scoffing, he charged me for a child's plate, which was still $12. So yeah. Twelve dollar crispy eggs. I make sure to shoot that restaurant double birds every time I pass buy. That'll show 'em. I hope you all continue to enjoy your sneeze-guard food so you won't clog the doorways of restaurants more worthy of business - like Wendys.
(1)
Michael P.
Tender flaky catfish, succulent rosemary pork chop, mash potatoes and gravy, fried okra, corn bread, mango tea, ... Comfort food heaven. Welcome back old friend, it's good to see you.
(5)
Patrick S.
I've only been there for Sunday Brunch, but i have to say how impressed I was. Though when i first saw that it was $20, i was like "could this place be worth it?" Being the frugal guy that I am, i was a bit pessimistic, but i'm here to say it was TOTALLY worth it. The salads were great, the breakfast-ey foods were excellent, and the dessert was phenomenal. The price includes personalized omelets and waffles, but i wish i could have opted out of that so that i had more room for A: delicious meats at the carving station B: Chicken Cordon Blue C: all the great pastries and desserts. All in all a great meal if you feel like splurging a little bit, and of course if you have a healthy appetite.
(4)
Matt P.
Best brunch in town. Awesome. Well prepared and great variety. Also a good value. Great for dinner as well.
(5)
Erin D.
This is a very upscale meat n three. During lunch they have the normal mn3 set up along with made to order sandwiches etc. The real highlight is Sunday Brunch. It's just under $20 (drink included) a person but completely worth it. Be sure to get there before Church lets out though, it's a small space that fills up fast and being across the street from a Lutheran University doesn't help. The real problem with the wait is that they don't really have a good place to wait; there are seats outside but in winter that isn't any fun. And then there is parking. Don't park anywhere that is designated for one of the neighboring businesses. There are some spots out front and a parking lot in back (which gets VERY crowded). I have gone when we've parked in the Lipscomb Uni parking lot across the street and it was fine, but I wouldn't recommend it. The brunch itself is over the top. Unlike most in Nashville it has a separate meat carving station, made to order omelets, large selection of cheeses and fruits, pastries, etc. Then they have traditional breakfast foods; there are eggs benedict made with croissants, bacon, sausage, biscuits with white gravy, pancakes, scrambled eggs, etc. Last, but most definitely not least, are the desserts. I'm sure they vary from season to season but there is always at least four or five choices ranging from pudding to cake to tarts. The quality of food is top notch. It's a fun "grown up" interoperation of southern Sunday Brunch.
(4)
Anita A.
I really enjoy the grilled chicken salad the best. My fave in the whole world! Field greens, mandarin oranges, red bell pepper, red onions and for the treat, there is a cheese ball that is divine! The maple-mustard salad dressing finishes it off perfectly! The mango tea is awesome too! Ya GOTTA go!!!!
(5)
Robert K.
Monday is now my favorite day of the week, thanks to fried chicken Monday at the Copper Kettle. This little restaurant across the street from Lipscomb University packs in some seriously flavored southern style food. Basically, the restaurant is a hybrid of a deli, cafeteria, and "meat n' three" place. The fried chicken is right up there with Prince's and the other famous soul food places around town. It is really nice that they offer a bit more variety than most other soul food places, because they are also known for their sandwiches and salads.
(4)
Kurt R.
What a great little place. I got the California club with the Mac n Cheese and it was great. My wife had the baked chicken and she loved it. The prices were good. The seating was kinda strange and the place is on the smaller side but well worth a visit anytime.
(4)
John G.
oh man, i'm going to pop. I just had lunch at Copper Kettle and it was fantastic. That shouldn't be a surprise, though, because it is always fantastic. I had the baked chicken, mashed potatoes, and mac + cheese. So good. I have never ordered off of the menu, but I hear their crab cakes are good.
(4)
David S.
What a great lunch or weekend brunch spot. The lunch is cafeteria style; go through the line and order whatever you'd like, some updated takes on your basic meat and three. The menu rotates every day. I'm particularly a fan of the coconut chicken when it's available. All of the sides are delicious. Be sure to also check out the delicious salads and such in the cold case; you can get those as one of your sides as well! You might want some fruit to balance out the heavy stuff. I also enjoy the salads which you can order off the menu. There's one that has a fried ball of goat cheese which is fantastic. It also has oranges, cranberries, and lots of greens. It's huge and definitely filling for lunch. Sandwiches and wraps are great as well. There's a turkey wrap with cranberry dressing and stuffing that's delicious. Brunch on the weekend is fantastic. It's a little expensive, but it's all you can eat. You go through the line to get what you want, then someone will come to your table and make omelets to order. Parking can be a little tricky. There's a row of spots out front, but it's crowded during lunch. It seems neighboring businesses aren't all friendly with each other as several of them are marked for one restaurant or business only. I usually park on the street and walk up. Parking far away is a good idea since you are bound to eat a lot. I've seen Phil Vassar, and Nickel Creek came in one day which was very exciting. A great, casual spot. Just try to come early or come late to get a seat!
(4)
Dan O.
The atmosphere inside the restaurant is relaxing and peaceful. The food was fantastic. I had coconut fried chicken, fried okra, and steamed vegetables. To drink I had mango sweet tea. Everything was excellent. I'm definitely looking forward to my next visit.
(5)
Retired B.
The buffet on weekends is fabulous, primarily because they have so many sweets and pastries! Don't get me wrong- they have savory options as well but I was stuffing myself with the good stuff. The prices are right and service is friendly.
My favorite Meat-and-Three in Nashville. I go there just about every week. Great selection, great sides. The only things I've had that I didn't like as much were the fried items--chicken, okra, etc. Good weekday lunch option. Also a great brunch option. Brunch is pricey, though it's the same cost as Monell's and (I think) comes with far better food.
(5)
Emily Y.
Even though Sunday brunch is a little steep at $16.25/person, definitely worth it to go every once in a while. --I say every once in a while, because I'm pretty sure that I ate my week's worth of calories in one sitting. Some highlights on the buffet brunch menu: 7-8 types of cheeses, many desserts (including creme brulee, creme puffs, compotes, yummy patries, etc.), made-to-order belgian waffles, made-to-order omlettes, smoked salmon w/ the fixins, meat carving station, fruits, salad, etc. On the morning that we went, their special waffles was a yummy conconction complete w/ a mango syrup and whip cream. The omlette special was something with Jack Daniels. The eggs benedict left a little to be desired (the hollandais was not quite as tangy as I usually like--Le Pepe still has the best in town), but the biscuit it came on was yummy. Oh! and don't forget to try the biscuits and gravy. Very cheesy biscuits and the kind of gravy that is not-too-salty-not-too bland-not-reliant-on-pepper for taste. The place is cozy, so make sure you arrive around opening, in order to avoid the wait.
(4)
Andrew B.
This is great southern cooking. Every dish is perfect. Now that doesn't mean that you are going to be getting gourmet anything. This is Fried Chicken, Fried Catfish, Fried Okra, Homemade mac and cheese, and other souther delicacies. Also sitting inside the restaurant isn't that great. They have this odd table system that involves half the table getting chairs and half the table sitting on an uncomfortable bench. Don't let that scare you away though. The food is amazing.
(5)
Cara M.
Love the Sunday buffet!! Haven't been any other time..yet, but definitely want to try a few things after checking out their menu. Sunday brunch was great with lots of variety and fresh options. Not your traditional American Sunday buffet. Eggs to order but everything else is on the buffet line. My only complaint would be our servers lack of clothes. I could've done without the side of T&A with my brunch. Overall, definitely a local brunch place to check out if you're in the area.
This cozy lil spot is too awesome! All you can eat brunch?! You got me... on top of that... prime rib for brunch? Oh goodness... The ingredients and food here are fresh which is the seller for me. Those croissant benedict bites were addicting! It is a bit pricey, but for the quality of the food I don't mind it.
(5)
Tyler B.
The brunch is delicious here. They have a huge buffet spread with any breakfast food you could ever possibly want. Our server was really nice and attentive as well. I took away 2 stars because there is very little parking, it is pretty expensive and the host over quoted us by a long shot for our wait time. She said it would be 30-45 minutes. They do not give you a pager or take your cell phone number to call you. I asked her if we could walk around as long as we came back within 30 minutes. She assured me as long as we came back before the quoted time we wouldn't lose our table. We came back in 25 minutes just to be safe. I went to check on our wait status and she said that she had called us 10 minutes ago and that she already gave our table away...
(3)
Nina E.
Inconsistent food. Overpriced, for not only the food, but also the cleanliness (or lack thereof) and the shockingly bad interactions with people employed at the counter. Someone please educate them. Your customer is King. Treat them well or say adios.
(2)
Queen B.
Review for weekend brunch buffet. Lovely drive from East Nashville to this little eatery... I don't get to this part of town but maybe, every couple of years, so it was nice to take a drive and see how the other part of town is......... It was just filling up as we got there. Got a seat away from the door. I found all the good Paleo stuff, right away.. Prime rib, baked ham, sausage & bacon. Platter of grilled vegetables in the mix. Some eggs with some kind of sauce(?) on top with a slice of ham and then a piece of bread underneath.. You can scrape everything off the bread, if you're limiting your junk food consumption. Other than that...... good Paleo choices, you can circumvent the junk food pretty easily. For those of you that eat dairy, I found some melted cheese on top of fruit.. Another good Paleo alternative. Dishes were picked up off the table. Water was refreshed. Had to request more napkins, (they are real thin like toilet paper)... you may have to ask for more, like we did. Cute, expensive, nice area... $17.50 pp for brunch buffet.. Is that reasonable? It's been so long since I've eaten off a buffet, I'm not sure if that's a good price or not.... LOTS of carbohydrates in the form of sugar.
(3)
Kyle G.
Pastries are good! If you go for brunch and you take advantage of the carving station ask for extra because he is pretty stingy with the portions. Also I asked for a slice from the large end for a more rare piece and for some reason he tried to convince me that it would not matter cause it is cooked all the same which obviously was not the case
(3)
Loralyn D.
I have only been to Copper Kettle for brunch so that's what this review is for. It's expensive, but lots of great food choices.
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Nashville T.
Menu is tired. Food is greasy. It isn't getting better. Prices are going up. They need to take some interest in the building and freshen menu.
(2)
Alyssa L.
After seeing a number of positive reviews on this place, I was excited to try out a different brunch spot. Overall, though, I was quite disappointed. While the spread initially looks impressive in its diversity, a fair amount of it is mediocre. Crackers, cakes, pastries, and fruit that look like they were bought that morning at Kroger, cold eggs benedict, and the day's special chocolate truffle waffle that was seriously nothing more than an eggo waffle with chocolate pudding and chocolate syrup plopped on top. The special "sausage" omelette was sorely lacking in sausage. The restaurant also seems to not be able to figure out its "vibe." The servers are dressed all in black and they serve fancy honey sour cream, but they also have bench seating and diner chairs?? I will say, our server was very pleasant and professional. Ultimately, all of this would be forgivable if not for the redonkulous $17 bucks per person price tag. Not nearly worth the price, imho.
(2)
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Address :4004 Granny White Pike
Nashville, TN, 37204
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Brunch Parking : Street Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
Andy B.
Really quite good, very friendly and clean. Can't believe I lived 1/3 mile away from this place and never went in. It's a slight bit of a shame that they have to pay rent where they do, because I would love to have this for $6 instead of $8, but hey, I'll save that in gas money, right? Not to mention that's absurdly nit-picky, and I had the meat and 1, and the meat and 3 is a better deal, but just too much food for me. I did find myself really wanting to try the salisbury steak AND the fried chicken, but I didn't really see an option for 2 meats or just a meat a la carte option. So it's not cheap, but it's not expensive by any means, and it's good food. If there is a critique of the fried chicken I had it's that the breading fell off the chicken quite easily, but I think that's because they used delicious boneless, skinless, would be healthy chicken breast. It was one of the first times fried chicken felt semi-healthy. The mac n cheese was good if you're into baked mac n cheese. I enjoyed their sign on the wall that said, "Please take your place in line before you secure a table."
(4)Michael C.
Not sure why this place gets such high ratings... maybe I should check out the Sunday brunch everyone raves about? My family and I went here yesterday and the food was just so-so. I had a salmon wrap that was okay, nothing special. The fruit that came as my side wasn't fresh at all. Rest of the family got other things they said were just average, as well (eggplant sandwich, vegetarian wrap). Dad did say the buffet food was really good. Maybe we all should have stuck with that. I might give it another chance in the distant future, but there are too many other places I'd like to try first.
(2)Jenifer G.
I love the yeast rolls. I always forget that Copper Kettle gives regular sized portions, so there's nothing to take home and I never get really full. I will have to try the buffet. On the plus side, the food is tasty and creative, children love the sides, and they usually have an interesting bread pudding.
(4)Allison N.
Oh Copper Kettle, I miss you so. I brunched quite a bit when I lived in Nashville, but this place always took the cake for me. There is such a great variety of food here that you can basically have anything you want -- fruit, cheese, pastries, cakes, omelets, waffles, etc. The service was always top notch when I came here, even when they were slammed. And they were basically always busy on Sundays. It's not a big restaurant, but they do call-ahead seating and it is well worth the wait. Great meat and three option too, but I think their brunch is where they really shine.
(5)Timothy F.
Went there for Brunch today and had to wait a short period of time outside. Luckily not a cold day but I ask the host what if it was bitter cold and he basically said that it would have been too bad. Anyways, the carving station was good with the Prime Rib and Ham and a few good sides such as the cheesy hash browns. The omelette they made me was pretty dry and overcooked. The price tag is a bit steep but at least you can get all you can eat prime rib. Dessert selection was nice and service was adequate. I will probably not go back as it is a decent drive for me but if i lived closer I may would go there when company was in town.
(3)Nickie G.
After a relaxing Saturday night in, I finally made it to brunch. Since Copper Kettle is close to my house and I have never been, that's where we went. Somehow I managed to get a parking spot immediately and we were seated immediately which must be some kind of miracle at straight up noon on a Sunday. People after us had to wait so we arrived at a magical time. Small place, I was surprised at the size of it. Definitely a casual vibe with the bench seats at the tables. Our waitress came around and got our drink order and asked if we wanted an omelette or waffles with our brunch - we got one of each. Then you go through the buffet. They had pastries of all sorts, cold salads, smoked salmon with capers and tomatoes and cucumbers, bacon, sausage, eggs benedict, hashbrown casserole, biscuits and gravy, and amazing looking baked brie. There's also a carving station in the back but I couldn't even get any of it because I was so full. I'd say the highlights were the biscuits/gravy, the hashbrown casserole, and the waffles with the chocolate mousse and whip cream on top and a coffee flavored syrup. Gah that was yummy. For $17 it is a little bit pricey when you don't even get booze included, but this is definitely a classier buffet and you can get your money's worth. I wish I was able to eat a second plate so that I could too but I stuffed myself enough as it was! I'd like to go back and try lunch, salads, sandwiches, etc. Definitely give this place a try when you are looking for a brunch location.
(4)Robert P.
Great "Meat & 3" with a modern flare! Have been coming here since it opened years ago and it's always a solid choice. Many healthy choices and salads to choose, not just deep fried everything like many "Meat & 3" choices. They do have some great fried choices though like the Chicken and my favorite is the fish on Friday. Great food for reasonable prices.
(5)R.T. D.
Thoroughly enjoyed brunch at the copper kettle.... all of the food was prepared very well. Fabulous selection , excellent wait staff. the price was very good for the quality. Can't believe it took me so many years to find it.... will definitely go back. Rt
(5)Rebecca A.
It was a decent meal however the hype that I've read from Yelp really let me down. Our waiter Nathan was a total let down. I had asked for a refill of tea & finally received it right before we paid. We called ahead for our seating yet still waited to 15 minutes outside in the rain. Ordered an omelet & if it wasn't for the cheese in it, the omelet would have been extremely dry. All in all, I think I want to try the place at Franklin.
(3)Kristen V.
Great, prompt service and helpful staff! A variety of the corporate boxed lunches (wraps and sandwiches) for a luncheon at work was ordered and got great feedback from everyone. They thought the food was delicious and liked that it was healthy (we opted for the pasta salad and fruit on the sides). A+++
(5)Ana Q.
I really liked the food at Copper Kettle. We ate off of their buffet, but I think they offer other food as well. There's nothing special about the seating or the service or the menu, but the food was very good and reasonably priced. My husband and I both had a good quick meal for under $15. I would come back.
(4)Dylan C.
The one thing I miss from my youth is cafeteria food. The kind of food that is best when served by an angry, underpaid staff hailing mostly from Latin America. Alas you will not find the cultural diversity I experienced in my middle school cafeteria here. But you will find food fit for a middle school cafeteria. I suppose my review may be unfair, I only dined here once but thats all it took. I guess I excepted a bit more from a place that all my Nashville friends hailed as the mecca of southern comfort food. I suppose "southern comfort food" should have been a dead giveaway as to what I was getting into. Perhaps it's just my sophisticated West coast taste that get in the way of me not appreciating biscuits, Canadian bacon and grits served buffet style for twice as much a waffle house charges. Plus, at Waffle House, you don't have to put up with the "family" style atmosphere of squeezing by and reaching around over-weight diners for a salt shaker. The place is pretty small and parking is next to impossible on a busy day. If you are looking for a sub par breakfast place that forces you to interact with people you don't know, then you'll love this place. If you want a normal "leave me alone i'm eating" experience, then go the opposite way down 12th south and you'll find something more to your liking.
(2)Caroline H.
OK Copper Kettle, I see you! I like your casual no-frills vibe. I am not sure how I feel about the buffet-behind-the-glass vibe of the ordering situation for dinner. I got a custom salad (deets below) and my cashier was super nice. I came with friends who ordered "meet & 2" and they loved it (both had the coconut chicken and greens, one had mac & chz and one had corn -- no complaints! they loveeeddd the chx). I am trying to watch my girlish figure and decided a salad was the right path for me. Many of the salads were those fakeout "healthy" salads with tons of cheese and fried shiz on top that trick you and others into thinking you've made a good choice.... so I had to ask for a few things removed from mine / switched...so I ended up with basically greens, grilled chicken and a little bit of feta cheese as a modified "Mediterranean Salad." I got the tomatoes/onions/capers/olives on the side bc I'm not a huge fan of olives or capers and they were all mixed together with the dressing apparently so I just got it all on the side and picked some tomatoes out to eat and it wasn't bad! Pretty tasty actually. Honestly the meat & two situation didn't seem as greasy as other characters around town and I liked the creativity in the menu like baked fish (although baked in a cream sauce) and coconut fried chicken not just plain fried chicken. I just can't give a higher rating bc I ordered off-menu and felt a leeetleee bit awkward doing so... and got just a standard (yet tasty) salad with chicken on top. But, to Copper K's credit they were really nice about it! I will try this place out again when I'm feeling more in the mood for some delicious cream sauces and fried foods fo sho.
(3)Marla T.
The wait sucks. BUT the Sunday Buffet, is amazing. We waited in our car for 30min before we got a table. Once we made it in, it was fine. Not quite the best ambiance, you have people everywhere, and its really small as most of the Nashville spots are. Like one server I think. BUT the food was the bomb. I did not like the pimento cheese omelet, but everything else was heavenly.
(5)Ted C.
Sunday brunch is a not a big deal in Nashville, I think. There aren't a lot of 'brunch' places in my experience and not a lot of 'brunch' menus at restaurants. Lately, I've developed an affection for being able to eat eggs with pizza or whatever. Once I found out about the Copper Kettle and its brunch buffet I figured I should go try it. I came down early, figuring the rush would be large. Driving down with my friend and his wife on Granny White the small crowd of people outside telegraphed that I was right. People were standing in front of two perfectly good parking spots and it was a little irksome since the wait was about 45 minutes but once we were inside the cozy little spot I thought it was worth it. Immediately, the large display of salmon, fruit and salad. I loaded up on the Eggs Benedict-which were small enough so I took two. I also went over to the carving station to get their prime rib with the stone ground mustard (1st time) and the horseradish (2nd time.) The only thing that I was a little disappointed with was the omelette which was pretty bland. I got a spicy Denver, a Denver with jalapenos and it had no flavor. However, the rest of the brunch was terrific and honestly for around 17 bucks I thought it was a pretty good value. The downside was that I didn't save any room for dessert. Waddling/stumbling out of there a satisfied, incoherent mess my friends' laughed at me and said I was drunk off food.
(4)Tracy F.
I came for brunch a few months ago when I had a lot of family in town visiting. We were looking for an authentic brunch spot that wasn't Loveless or a chain, that would please the wide variety of palettes in our party. Copper Kettle did just that! Firstly, they were able to seat our party of 10 after just a short wait, and the service was stellar from start to finish (we did arrive right when they opened at 10am, which helped a lot, I think). We all enjoyed the food, particularly the made to order eggs and waffles. We also liked the carving station and the wide variety of desserts. What really made our experience pleasurable for me (the hostess) was the way the staff handled my somewhat difficult-to-handle uncle, who was upset that they wouldn't let him order a la carte. After grumbling about paying the full price for only eggs and toast (he actually ate some fruit and desserts as well), they gave him his meal for the price of a kids buffet, a reasonable $10-ish. We made sure to tip the waiter, who was gracious as could be, very nicely, as my uncle can easily spiral out of control when placed in a situation like this. I look forward to my next visit!
(4)Matt C.
Sunday brunch is worth the $17. Staff was friendly and helpful.
(4)Tim A.
Interesting place. I noticed that most people here were going for the meat-and-3 stuff, so perhaps I should have followed suit. Instead, I was captivated by the wasabi mayo and Asian slaw in the Ahi Tuna Wrap. I still believe this dish COULD have been good, but there was this miso dressing stuff that ended up being too sweet and throwing off the whole flavor palate. My GF's Prime Rib sandwich was pretty tasty, though, and I (although not by GF) enjoyed the bread pudding. The staff was a little cold to us at the counter, which made us feel a little uncomfortable. Still, on the whole I'd say this was on the higher end of the 3-star range,
(3)Victoria S.
OK so I've been here about 2 times. My first visit I brought my cousin along with me for a BOGO entree. We went on a Friday where their special was Turkey in some cream sauce and fried catfish and assorted veggie sides. The place was so packed due to lunch time and I was excited to see what all the buzz was about! 1st visit: We both tried out the turkey with the cream sauce from their daily special. I tried out their mashed potatoes and green bean casserole. Paying about $9 for a meat & 2 sides. My cousin ordered the same sides as me along with mac n cheese. And then it began, diving into our food! I would say that this type of meal is like an upscale cafe style eatery. Fast and convenient but oh so delicious. REAL mashed potatoes, creamy green bean casserole... mac n cheese? Eh, a little dried out she said. Right now I'm very reminiscent of their mango tea! REAL brewed tea, so much mango and tea flavor that it beats all other teas you get at restaurants! On display were various desserts ranging from assorted pies such as pecan, blueberry, peach and cakes; carrot, chocolate, vanilla w/coconut! We decided to wait another time to have dessert due to our full bellies. 2nd visit: It was a Monday, the daily special was coconut chicken and grilled pork chops. I had ordered to go and also brought a dessert, carrot cake! The coconut chicken with mango peach salsa... ugh no words to say... IT WAS THAT DELICIOUS! I can see why they serve coconut chicken twice a week!! Yum! I had asked one of the employees which dessert sells out a lot, he said carrot cake and that influenced my decision. It was the best carrot cake I ever had! Not too sweet but PERFECT amount of cream cheese frosting and so moist! Just writing a review on Copper Kettle makes me want to go back and try every little thing there. Next time I go here, I'll definitely try out one of their wraps/salads that you have to place an order for.
(4)Yolanda T.
Very good selection. We went during a lunch crowd so it was fast paced. Enjoyed the lunch special. Will try it again when I'm back in Nashville.
(3)Craig B.
I tried the Sunday brunch-The host was solo and didn't seem to have professional tools. For the $17 price point, i did not get much value for the money-they promoted the carving station of prime rib and ham, however the cook carving the meat only gave 2-3 oz portion-then after asking for a lot more, He cuts you another 2oz piece. Most of the side items were cold salads, except for the threshold Mandley which had no seasoning and seemed as if it were meant for a buffet. My server server me a sweet tea with just a little ice floating in it, and after asking for a glass of ice each additional refill required asking for ice. The smoked salmon was all cut up into little pieces and not presented very well-overall I think the restaurant is overhyped and not a very good value for $17
(2)Janet Y.
My girlfriends and I had been wanting to try this place for brunch for the longest time- and we finally did for one of our birthdays. The ambiance is great-- it feels like you are in a cottage and my mouth was watering when I saw the spread of food. I am a secret lover of buffets. While there were a few amazing items (like the salad with crazy good fried cheese balls)-- some of the food on the spread was just OK, including the carving station and the made-to-order waffles. While I thoroughly enjoyed my experience here, it's been hard to justify going on a regular basis with the $17.25 price tag for food that was half excellent and half mediocre.
(3)Heather F.
LOVE the Copper Kettle. In Nashville there is a lot of competition for meat and three restaurants and Copper Kettle is up there for being one of the best. Their weekend brunch is $17 and includes many fresh things like salads, omelets, meats, waffles and desserts. There are many traditional Southern foods you can pick from on the menu that will make your mouth very happy. Their coffee comes from a local organic coffee house and is delivered fresh every few days. If you want a good brunch spot this is your place.
(4)Lisa B.
What a great brunch spot! This place always seems pretty packed, but call ahead to shorten your wait. I wasn't a huge fan of the random things on the cold side of the buffet, but the hot dishes (including prime rib!) and desserts were great. I also love that you can order unlimited custom waffles and eggs included in the buffet price, it makes that above average price worth it. Definitely plan on a post-meal nap, it's essential to combat the carb overload. If you don't need one, you did it wrong. This place also has a sense of humor - our receipt informed us that our meal was served to us by "Waffleboots McDaniels."
(4)Gourija M.
Great place , reasonably priced awesome food , friendly staff .. No reason to take any points off ... So full marks to Copper Kettle
(5)Lanny B.
I've never been to restaurant, only ever had the catering, but it is divine. I got them to cater my wedding as well. Pretty much everything was good, the fish was okay, but the Mac n Cheese and the Pecan Chicken were amazing. I highly recommend trying both if given the chance.
(4)Meg B.
We stopped here as an alternative to all the chain food near the mall and were not disappointed. I had Cajun turkey, mashed potatoes, Mac and cheese, and green bean casserole. It wasn't necessarily a healthy meal for me but it was delicious! I recommend it.
(4)Steve X.
It was my first deli experience and I was totally shocked by the similarity between Chinese deli and American deli. Of course, one difference is that American deli is way more expensive than Chinese deli. However, we filled our stomach with not so tasty food, which was within our expectation. End of story
(3)Ashley P.
This is one of our go to lunch spots at work. When our new co-worker who has just moved to Nashville, requested Southern food for lunch the other day, it had to be Copper Kettle. It is definitely my favorite of the meat and threes I have tried. I like how efficient they are. I got the coconut chicken and steamed vegetables and macaroni and cheese. Once again I was not disappointed. I really enjoy the honey mustard that they serve alongside the Coconut Chicken. Their side salads are also really good. This particular visit, I got Blueberry Pie which was delicious. If you get there early enough in the lunch hour parking isn't too much of a problem. We have to leave our office by 11:30 in order to get a decent parking spot and decent seats. By the time we were finishing up our meal, the line was out the door! Of you go right at 12 be prepared to wait. One of my co-workers raves about their Sunday Brunch, unfortunately I have yet to try it. It's on my list!
(4)Leslie W.
Not what I remembered. I have visited the Copper Kettle on numerous occasions, primarily for brunch, with the occasional visit at lunchtime. The last very recent lunchtime visit was very disappointing. Everything looked wonderful on the plate, but the proof is in the tasting. Everyone at our table had the pork chop. We all bit into ours enthusiastically, then silently went to the sides. Finally, someone asked, "Does the pork chop taste weird to you." And it did, no question. It wasn't spoiled I don't think, but it had a taste we couldn't identify which was so overwhelming that we couldn't taste pork at all. We decided to remove the breading and give it another go ... whatever it was permeated the meat. Seasoning is all well and good, but the meat should taste like what it is with the seasoning as enhancement And even a fried pork chop should be moist. This was a dry as the Sahara. (Maybe something was spoiled after all.) The "sawmill gravy" was watery and tasteless. Now to the sides. Mac and cheese: Just okay. Sweet potatoes: Very tasty, Thanksgiving in a cup, although lumpy. Sauteed veggies: okay. Green bean casserole: looked okay, but tasted strange, like the pork chop. We think the beans were canned. Mashed potatoes: blah. Rolls: Good. Cornbread: not traditional, more cake like. If butter was around, we couldn't find it. I am a carrot cake freak, and it's kind of hard to screw it up. Theirs was worse than any I have had, and that includes those from grocery stores. Dry, Dry, Dry and crumbly. And tasteless. The icing was drippy and way too sweet. (Either not the traditional cream cheese icing, or too much sugar was added and the cake was left to sit under a heat lamp.) The starburst of whipped cream added noting, unless it was to mask the fact that the cake was well past it's sell by date. This recent visit was a dry run to see if we should order their food for Thanksgiving. In a word: no.
(2)Jaimie M.
We were visiting from out of town and looked for a Sunday brunch place away from downtown to avoid pregame traffic. This place was amazing! There was a great roast beef and ham carving station, bountiful pastries, cold salads, hot dishes (great Eggs Benedict!), 3 baked Brie selections, a ton of desserts and made to order eggs/omelets and waffles. The special lemon curd waffle with strawberry mint syrup was outstanding. I would highly recommend this to anyone. We arrived just after 10 (opening time) and there was already a wait. If you're in a hurry, get there early!
(5)Kristine P.
My friend and I decided to check out the sunday brunch buffet. There weren't really any standout dishes... Caramel apple waffle was ok....the caramel was just drizzled on the waffle though. I expected a little more. Good variety of cold dishes though. I'd like to come back for lunch and dinner to try stuff that's actually cooked to order.
(3)Sharmeela S.
Great meat n three. Informal place. Great for a quick meal with good southern food. They always have some divine cheesy carbohydrate like scalloped potatoes Brits or hashbrowns. Their Sunday brunch is great but get there at 1030 to beat the rush. The creme brulee is so good that i get 2 servings as soon as i get there in case they run out.
(4)Angel C.
I bought 2 vouchers for this place, excited for their brunch menu since the rest seemed boring and overpriced...but my vouchers were not allowed for brunch. So I used it for the regular food. I asked if it was a buffet style (which would explain the high prices) but his exact words were "It's like a cafeteria. You tell me what you want and I plate it, then you are charged accordingly." Well, he got it exactly right. Just like a cafeteria: the food was old, cold, and bland. Unlike a cafeteria, it was not cheap. I even asked him to microwave my chicken, and even after that it was still only warm, not hot. Worst part is I have to go back as I wasted money on 2 vouchers. Next time I'll get refrigerated pie. Can't get any colder than that, but the chicken was pretty close in comparison.
(1)K T.
The brunch buffet has a huge variety of food. Some items are slightly overcooked to me, but may be perfect for others. The salmon isn't smoked but rather baked. The buffet includes soft drink, tea or juices. The service was friendly, and prompt.
(4)Cynthia T.
Meat and three. Never heard of that 'til I came to Copper Kettle and my stomach left very happy! I found this restaurant because I was flipping through my coupon book and decided to check it out. Brought my picky out-of-town-visiting friend with me and we got two different plates to try. It's southern food done well and my favorite side was the creamy mac & cheese. Seating is not large so keep that in mind. Also, parking is a PAIN even though there is a small lot in the back. I would say it was a lovely introduction to this southern concept of a meat & three. :)
(4)Pat A.
Excellent choice for Sunday brunch! The breadth of selection was amazing, the food quality was outstanding and the service very good. We will be back! An excellent value, given that it is truly all-inclusive: drinks, made-to-order omelettes, and the day's specials. the Key Lime waffle was one of the specials today and it was incredible!
(5)Amanda W.
I have never been to Copper Kettle for lunch or dinner. But I did go for brunch for the first time this weekend. I have heard from many people that it is one of the best brunches in town. I hope the cooks were just having an off day--because it was less than mediocre. None of the food, including the waffles I ordered were hot. The food in the buffet line was luke-warm. I showed up at 10:15, and seeing as how they open at 10:00am on Sundays, I was surprised to find the food luke-warm. Despite the luke-warm food, the turkey and dressing was great. But the gravy for the biscuits had the consistency of skim milk. I am definitely going to give lunch or dinner a chance before I would totally write this place off. But brunch was....bleh. I would definitely NEVER wait in line.
(2)John P.
Copper Kettle, what happened? Went to brunch yesterday and was highly disappointed with the food. Burnt bacon with the texture of a kettle crisp and dry sausage patties, runny gravy and hash brown casserole, dry, tasteless salmon and stale bagels all for $17 a pop. This is the same thing that I would expect from a school cafeteria in which you would be charged much less. Saving grace, as always, was service but really, how much work can one do on a buffet except remove plates and keep glasses of water filled. For food that is highly unhealthy and evocative of school trip memories to Shoney's breakfast bar from the late 80s, early 90s should not be priced so stratospherically. A suggestion, improve on food value by hiring a cook who doesn't sacrifice quality for quantity and creates and serves food that is good value for money yet tasty and somewhat fresh. Yesterday's brunch should have been served by middled-aged women with questionable moods and hair nets gussied up in processed food-stained white aprons asking for your meal ticket to stamp. Bad form Copper Kettle, bad form.
(2)William G.
Southern food at its best! This place is meat and 3 heaven. I've never had a bad bite here. The food is presented well and the simple countryesque vibe of the Copper Kettle is nice. Unexpected as you walk in off the street. The only problem ever at all with this place is it is a gem. So it can get a little crowded at high peek lunch times. Parking around back!
(5)Kim Y.
I'd like to start my yelp 'career' with one of my favorite, favorite places. I'll save the gripes and 'yucks' as my review skills become more seasoned. Let me point out I have only ever eaten the Sunday brunch and catering from this establishment, but from my tastings through these I can only imagine the traditional meat and 3 in store is also phenomenal! First up Brunch! I own up to being sort of a frugal kind of gal, so the $16 price tag shell shocked me at first, but I had a 'half off depot' certificate so my grinchy stingy was kept at bay. Y'all - I now pay the $16 price tag coupon or not. Best prime rib I've had in Nashville, CRISP cooked veggies, fried goat cheese on a salad and all the traditional breakfast goodness like hash brown casserole, pastries, eggies and benedict and TONS of little desserts. One of the appreciated features is that many of the deserts are in little tins and I like to take mine to-go since I am usually stuffed to the gills. The drinks are included in your price - so go ahead - order coffee and OJ and sweet tea. Nobody's judging. The catering is also great! I've had the sammies and their nice southern take on Italian fare. Not authentic but homey and certainly yum! The service was on time and professional. In store I've always had a filled coffee cup even when the line goes out the door! Get there before the church crowd!
(5)Chef X.
It's by far one of the better M&3s in town and the Sunday brunch while not cheap has always had a tasty and diverse selection. They got a little love going on there-I mean as much as possible for a buffet. Parking and seating are limited.
(3)A A.
The Copper Kettle seems like stepping back into my college days. In college, I wasn't ashamed to occasionally hit my folks up for a little money and go have a better than average "mom approved" meal. If I had gone to Lipscomb, I probably would have worn the place out. Sometimes it is definitely packed, and the tables require coordination to get in and out of. I really like their old faded newspaper framed on the wall, and the fruit tea is competetive. They also have nicely framed things by the restrooms, which is never a bad place for art. The food is pretty good and consistent. As a former friend of mine used to say, " a good meal at a fair price." The green bean casserole would make a Methodist cream of mushroom soup type jealous, the fried okra is always perfect, and the cocunut fried chicken is great, even when occasionally dry. Crossing the busy street and limited parking might be the only drawbacks. I know, state law, yield to pedestrains in the street, but some of you morons have got to quit walking out in front of traffic. Hold your horses yo! Wait like we used to do back in the dark ages!
(4)Paul K.
Did I ever tell you about that time I was at the Copper Kettle and brunched with Nicole Kidman? Ok, not with her, but next to her and I had to be told who it was because I don't keep up with such things. Or perhaps that time I was there and a fairly famous country star of ill repute made 3 trips to the carving station? Or that time... wait, nevermind, this isn't about all the famous people who go there, it's about there. There are some problems with this place - it's a little too small to accommodate a rush, which it gets whenever you're thinking of going there for a friend's birthday, but that does not detract from the overall charm of the place Copper Kettle taught me to love pastries again, and to watch my head in the buffet line as it seems to bump into things. I don't think I would change anything there, except to perhaps add a sign for people who have not been there before informing them that they can park around back and not stop traffic waiting while vulturing some people for their spot. Being a veggie I can't really comment on their meats, but by my compatriots exclamations I have to assume they are fine. I will say this - value for the buck is probably dead on if you're a meatie, it's a bit lower if you're a veggie, I really like this place usually (been once where I was like meh, but mostly like it)
(4)Christina K.
OMG... the Sunday Brunch Buffet... I think i gained 5 pounds. The Almond Tilapia w/ Basil Butter Crème Sauce is amazing, so are all of the little pastries that are lined up right at the beginning of the buffet. I could have sat there picking for HOURS... but I stopped myself before I gained another 5 pounds. Went with my husband and our two kids (2 yrs and 4 yrs) and they all loved it too. We'll be back Copper Kettle! Go for Sunday Brunch!
(4)Glen M.
i`ve been to two catered lunches from c.k. i would rather have mcdonalds. burnt baked beans, over-cooked pasta in mac and cheese, dry mashed potatoes. there was bbq chicken and bbq pork chops. i couldn`t tell one from the other by taste. the only difference was one was harder than the other. i hate to gripe about a free lunch, but i will not go to another catered event of their`s hungry.
(1)Kate K.
Copper Kettle Sunday Brunch... First Course: Gluttony, Second Course: Shame. In general, I have a love/hate relationship with buffets. There's this tendency to try to get your money's worth that always results in three trips back to the line and four types of pie. Well, this was no different. My first thought was that the price tag on the brunch buffet was a bit steep - 16.25 per person, but it was worth it. And like the capitalist American that I am, I ate at minimum 30 dollars worth of food. There was a bit of a wait, but they had a coffee station set up outside so I could at least caffeinate before eating. Service was good too, because when I was suddenly swarmed by a dozen or so cicadas during that 15 minute wait, a waiter rushed out with a towel so I could wipe down my purse, arm, and friend's pants after spastically spilling the aforementioned coffee everywhere. Tip: You can wait in the nearby bookstore. The host will come find you, and it's bug free. The food. Of course, the food! It was awesome. I've spent the past few years bouncing around from pescatarianism to veganism, and completely fell off the wagon (hard) for their eggs benedict. Why? Because it was on a CROISSANT instead of an english muffin. WHY HADN'T I THOUGHT OF THIS? Their were more options than you could imagine - a carving station (which I skipped, but my carnivorous friend enjoyed), waffles made to order (just ask your waiter. This was a highlight), tons of pastries, smoked salmon, salads and all the breakfast staples. I left happy, full, and a little ashamed. I'll definitely be back.
(5)Kristina C.
One word for you: GO! It is a great place for brunch buffet in Nashville!!! It's a fairly small place, so there is normally a 15-30 minute wait. However, you can call ahead and they seat you within about 5 minutes of arrival. The food is amazing. Mmmmm...the eggs Benedict, cheesy potatoes, hand carved prime rib and ham, biscuits and gravy....need I go on?? Im making myself hungry just writing this review!! If you love to eat great food, this is a must try!!! It is a regular stop for us (we have visited at least 20 times over the years) and we have never been disappointed. $17 includes all you can eat and your drink (coffee, soft drinks or tea) and it is so worth it. Let me say it again: Go!
(5)Michael S.
Great food. The food at the Sunday Brunch/ during the week is awesome. Service durign the week is good. Sunday Brunch the service is a little poor. Got our mimosas after our omelettes came out. Great patio looking over nashville.
(4)Mark H.
I wasn't impressed with the Copper Kettle buffet breakfast. My girlfriend's mother is in town and we decided to try it based on the recommendations of some her coworkers. The fruit wasn't as fresh as it needed to be. There was a black hair in my eggs benedict. That alone will cause me never to go back to a restaurant. It's tough to continue eating without constantly thinking of the hair and gagging. The price is way too expensive. I would much rather take my $16 and change and put it towards a great dinner. On a positive note the staff was extremely friendly and they kept my coffee cup filled. Overall I'd say try it once, but most likely you'll end up saying, "Meh. I've experienced better."
(2)Megan C.
'copper kettles carry comfort killing cough and cold...' In high school, this was one of our choir warm ups. Somehow I still remember it and can't help but sing it every time I think about the name of this restaurant...in any case, I digress. So I can't really comment on the dine in experience here at the Copper Kettle, but I did order take out from them and was really impressed. For starters, the menu rotates daily, mainly just the side dishes and the soups, but you can call and listen to the recording that they make every morning to know what's available. I called a couple of hours ahead of time with my order and the time I wanted to pick it up. When I walked in the restaurant, right on time, my order was hot and ready to go, right at the counter waiting for me! They even let me take my pick of the rolls and cornbread that was near the register to go with my meal. Excellent service, the guys that worked there were too much fun during my brief interaction. Now, on to the food! I ordered the crab cake salad which was fantastic. The crab cake was perfectly crisp on the outside and perfectly crabby melty delicious on the inside. The greens were incredibly fresh tasting and the flavors were just what I wanted. A most excellent salad if I do say so myself. My friends ordered the coconut encrusted chicken (yum), broccoli casserole (yum again), and the mashed potatoes (a classic executed perfectly).
(4)Steph H.
I think I'm coming to realize that there are two types of eaters: those who love buffets and those who don't. After my most recent trip to Copper Kettle's brunch, I realized that with a few notable exceptions, buffets kind of skeeve me out. And for good reason, I think, since the issue with buffets is that there is always going to be quality control issues, as not all of the food can be equally fresh, and if we eat with our eyes first, my eyes were telling me that I didn't really want to eat much of what CK was offering. Truly the only reason my husband and I came here is because we had a gift certificate for $30. Also, we were hungover. 'Nuff said, right? Most of what was on offer was really unappetizing to me, and the eggs benedict I picked up actually had a firm yolk, which is just creepy. Also, I question the safety of leaving hollandaise sauce out at room temperature rather than making it to order. I may be an adventurous eater, but I generally don't like to run the risk of salmonella... My husband had better luck with his eggs, and I'll admit that once I put a bit in my mouth it tasted fine, but I REALLY didn't want to put it in my mouth. Should brunch be filled with trepidation? I think a lot of people justify the $16.50 (PER PERSON) pricetag on the buffet because so much food is on offer, but I'd rather that CK made fewer dishes and focused on making them well. There are a lot of cold antipasti type dishes which never seem appealing to me, and while the prime rib carving station was fine, I think my favorite thing on offer was the pork tenderloin with mushroom gravy. We did get one order of the made-to-order Belgian waffles with the coconut cream sauce and while the topping was delicious, the waffles themselves were kind of limp and flaccid. I bet you didn't know waffles could be flaccid, but they can! I just really felt like the food on offer wasn't of a very good quality and even though we had a gift certificate, it all kind of felt like a bit of a rip off. I'd have been much happier with one decent place of food rather than a mountain of uninspired/questionable fare. I've never been here for lunch, but I feel like I'd much rather hit up Loveless or Monell's if I'm looking for Southern cooking. Don't know how this place keeps winning awards for brunch, but I have to think it's gluttony at work.
(2)Laura S.
I feel bad giving this place a medicore review because my friends loved it. But they're just going to have to write their own reviews if they want to stand up for this place, because I just wasn't too impressed. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special - not anything I would go back for. Service was OK - we were confused when we got there because the sign on the door said 'closed' but we could see people inside. We walked in and stood for a minute until someone came up to us and brought us to a table. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive, although it sometimes took him a while to come around. The food was OK and I wasn't particularly blown away by the number of options. There wasn't a lot of classic brunch food, but there were a few highlights - there was a delicious goat cheese with dried cranberries, the cucumber salad was delicious, and there were mini eggs benedict on croissants. The bacon was very well-cooked. They do omelets to order, mine was OK. I thought the topping on the waffle special of the day was overly sweet. My biggest pet peeve was that I kept hitting my head on the cover of the buffet. It is a refrigerator case that they open up to serve brunch, so it is low and weirdly curved and just clear enough that you do not notice until you hit your head on it. Repeatedly. Boo.
(3)Janet T.
Copper Kettle is around the corner from my house and absolutely one of my favorite eateries in Nashville - their coconut chicken (on the menu each and every Wednesday) is probably my favorite food in town. A meat and three taken up a few gourmet notches, the cafeteria-style restaurant always has an extensive selection of your typical hot sides (mashed potatoes, mac & cheese, fried okra) plus a delicious selection of cold salads and sides that rotates daily. The ingredients are always fresh and seasonal, the cold salads are always creatively assembled, and the freshly baked rolls have been teleported directly from heaven, I swear. Copper Kettle also offers a menu of sandwiches and salads, but I rarely stray from the meat & three offerings. I can also vouch for the fried chicken, the pecan-crusted chicken, and the fried pork chop. I can honestly say I have never NOT cleared my plate (though occasionally I've had to be rolled home). Sundays feature Copper Kettle's world-famous all-you-can-eat brunch, which includes delicious treats like three different kinds of baked brie, a carving station, omelets to order and the most drool-inducing smorgasbord of tiny desserts you'll come across in Nashville. Without a liquor license, Copper Kettle can't offer you a bloody mary or mimosa to go with your meal, but who needs booze when you have an unlimited supply of bacon? Call to hear a recording of the day's menu (just put it in your speed-dial, seriously) - 615-383-7242.
(5)Liz F.
I've been going to Copper Kettle on Granny White since they opened and haven't had a bad experience yet. The restaurant is comfortable, I like the setup of a line to go through and their food is delicious. My favorites are the coconut chicken, meatloaf, and their mashed potatoes. The also serve great wraps, my favorite being the thanksgiving one (has turkey and real cranberry sauce on it). I love Copper Kettle's food so much I'm getting them to cater my wedding!
(4)Mark H.
Really awesome food. Great home cooking. I'll be back again and again and I live 300 miles away!
(4)Samantha joelle A.
Copper Kettle never fails for either a meat & three or a sandwich. I've had both, and both were equally as impressive. My first time at Copper Kettle, I ordered the "deli bomb" sandwich. I loved it, and ordered it the next couple of times as well. I loved the melty cheese and freshly sliced meat. It was just delightful. It wasn't until about the fourth time to Copper Kettle that my boyfriend and I decided to try to pot roast dinner. Now, I am not much of a meat eater BUT I felt like I had to try the pot roast. So I did. And I am so glad I did. It was tender, and it turned me into a fan of the whole meat & three southern cooking. The green bean casserole was great, the mac n' cheese, creamy and delicious. They have a good selection of sides, but those two are always my favorite. Yes, do try Thursday night pot roast night. It's a great substitute to having my mom here to cook for me, and it makes me feel good to have an almost home-cooked meal. Copper Kettle has never disappointed me. It is one of the restaurants in Nashville that makes me glad to live in a city with some real southern cooking. The only thing I wish they had: cinnamon apples. I'm a sucker for some cinnamon apples. Also, the parking could be tricky if coming at a busy time. But all in all, Copper Kettle is a favorite of mine and I recommend it to anyone looking for a nice, filling meal.
(5)Jennifer J.
I have only eaten here once, and admittingly I got the wrong thing, but still I would go back in a heartbeat. I ordered a salad, trying to stay healthy because I was on my way to a movie and planned to eat popcorn and candy! I thought it was good, not fabulous, but surely decent. If the cornbread was any indication, the other selections melt in your mouth. The rest of the food for the meat and 2 or 3 dinners looked YUM, YUM, YUMMY! I really want to go back when I can really afford the caloric intake that the meals must require. The service was excellent. I would be concerned about running out of table space while they are are. Since it is buffet style for the M&3, order and find a seat for everything else, I could see finding yourself standing in the corner shoveling the deliciousness into your mouth. Go early, and from what I hear, plan to stand in line for a bit. But definately bring the kids, the casual atomosphere, and mac and cheese, is perfect for them.
(4)Angela S.
My family and I love this place. The food and selection is always good. They have something for everyone. They have great salads and meat and three options. My only complaint is that they are not open on Saturdays:(
(4)Beth Anne W.
I have been to Copper Kettle several times and each experience has been great. The food is always spot on and the employees are very friendly. Seating is sometimes limited, but it usually does not take long for a spot to open up. One of my favorite dishes from here is the Pecan-Crusted Chicken. There is a good mix of healthy and comfort food to please every kind of customer. I am looking forward to trying the Sunday brunch one of these days. It sounds amazing!
(5)Aaron D.
Copper Kettle seems like it would be a good place to go for a healthy lunch. My side salad was the best part of the meal. All the other unhealthy / cheesy / fried things on my tray did not taste good enough to justify their unhealthiness. (I'm not opposed to eating unhealthy food, I just think it should taste AMAZING to make up for the associated calories/fat/sugar/whatever.) If I go back, I'm skipping the meat-and-three options and just ordering a large salad. Other good points (besides the salad): - Clean and stylish bathrooms. Love the automatic infrared paper towel dispenser. (Yes, I am OCD.) I think there were wooden plank floors in the bathroom too, which I thought was cool. - Somewhat upscale decor / ambiance - Good service - Awesome mango tea. Delish. I helped myself to two refills. The Bad - Seating was tight and uncomfortable, despite the fact that the restaurant was not crowded. Given that Copper Kettle tries in other ways to appear upscale (and generally succeeds), I'd encourage the owners to invest in some sort of better seating arrangements. - A little pricey for a meat-and-three / cafeteria. But it is Green Hills. - Parking is not fun.
(3)Ryan D.
Love it, love it, love it! This place is the coolest meat +3 I've ever been to. The atmosphere is relaxed, warm and localized. The counter sits next to a deli case full of wonderful southern food. The menu is rather large for such a small joint and the offerings range from fried okra, mac and cheese to an ahi tuna wrap. My turkey wrap was awesome and the bread pudding was the icing on the cake. We dropped 35 dollars on a meal for 3 and we all ate like kings. I highly recommend this place if you're looking for a low key spot with killer food away from the craziness of Hillsboro Pike.
(5)Robin S.
One of my favorites here in Nashville. Considered a "meat and three", but they also have sandwiches and salads that can't be beat. It's a small place, so be prepared to pack in but it's totally worth it! My absolute favorite thing to get (besides Sunday brunch--I'll get to that in a minute) is the goat cheese salad. There is a HUGE ball of "fried" goat cheese in the center of a fresh green leafy salad with nuts and dried berries and this delectable dressing...it is so good my mouth waters whenever I think about it! All of the wrap sandwiches are really tasty--I especially enjoy the club. Even though it's a club, it makes me feel like I'm eating a bit healthier because it's a wrap! Yes I'm strange! If you go the meat and three route, the fried chicken is divine, as is the homemade multi-cheese mac and cheese. If they have fried okra, get it! The veggie and meat menu changes slightly day to day, but they have it posted on a chalkboard so you can see which days you may want to visit in the future. Now for the Sunday brunch. Want a lot of tasty food? Be prepared to pay a flat $20 plus tip, but it's all you can eat everything! That includes the meat and three bar as well as their salads--which includes cheeses and veggies that are in season, pasta salads, etc. Don't miss the roast carving station either...or you can custom order eggs and omelets! THEN there are desserts. Don't forget them! Save room--if you can! Be very ready to park on the couch and be ultimately unproductive for the entire rest of the day too, even though you will feel the need to run off the calories you just consumed. Don't do it. Savor the brunch...all day...
(5)Melanie B.
I really liked this place. It was very mom and pop and the menu and prices were great. I went during lunch and I think it will be my next choice for take out for dinner. They were VERY delicious and quite original! I love eating here.
(4)Meredith C.
Everyone always says how great this place is. Well apparently everyone is drunk. We were seated right away. The server said, "you can choose the buffet or we have an omelette with smoked salmon and cream cheese or a cherry waffle." Since I wasn't born in the back of a '78 Gremlin, I'm not a huge buffet fan. Plus, I wasn't too hungry, so I settled for the omelette. My friend opted for the waffle. The omelette gets to the table, and it was small, but that was fine. The problem was they had clearly cooked it over some kind of volcano lava fire. Someone needs to tell the cook eggs aren't supposed to be brown and crispy. My friend's "cherry waffle" was actually a run-of-the-mill buttermilk waffle sliver with some kind of pink cream cheese or whipped cream (not sure which) garbage on the side. Honestly, her waffle was so small they should've provided us with a monocle or something just to prove they plated any food at all. Also, I assumed there would be cherries cooked into the waffle, but umm, no. Oh, don't worry, they added a single maraschino cherry to the center. I guess that was for flavor? And aesthetics? At that point I was over it, but my friend wanted to try the buffet after the crappy waffle experience. I had a bite of a muffin, more crunchy eggs, bacon, but over all it wasn't any better than Shoney's. Oddly enough, she also had a glob of what she claimed to be lasagna, but I wouldn't have touched that with someone else's fork. Who puts lasagna at a breakfast buffet? The bill comes. I get charged for a buffet, which by the way, was $17. Clearly a mistake. Right? No. The waiter came back and said that technically anything you order is charged as the buffet. Then why did he make a point to mention the waffle and omelette separately? And then proceed to bring it to my table as if I ordered off a menu? I guess he meant that the omelette and the waffle were highlights of the buffet, but he damn sure didn't say anything close to that. Anyway, after a bit of scoffing, he charged me for a child's plate, which was still $12. So yeah. Twelve dollar crispy eggs. I make sure to shoot that restaurant double birds every time I pass buy. That'll show 'em. I hope you all continue to enjoy your sneeze-guard food so you won't clog the doorways of restaurants more worthy of business - like Wendys.
(1)Michael P.
Tender flaky catfish, succulent rosemary pork chop, mash potatoes and gravy, fried okra, corn bread, mango tea, ... Comfort food heaven. Welcome back old friend, it's good to see you.
(5)Patrick S.
I've only been there for Sunday Brunch, but i have to say how impressed I was. Though when i first saw that it was $20, i was like "could this place be worth it?" Being the frugal guy that I am, i was a bit pessimistic, but i'm here to say it was TOTALLY worth it. The salads were great, the breakfast-ey foods were excellent, and the dessert was phenomenal. The price includes personalized omelets and waffles, but i wish i could have opted out of that so that i had more room for A: delicious meats at the carving station B: Chicken Cordon Blue C: all the great pastries and desserts. All in all a great meal if you feel like splurging a little bit, and of course if you have a healthy appetite.
(4)Matt P.
Best brunch in town. Awesome. Well prepared and great variety. Also a good value. Great for dinner as well.
(5)Erin D.
This is a very upscale meat n three. During lunch they have the normal mn3 set up along with made to order sandwiches etc. The real highlight is Sunday Brunch. It's just under $20 (drink included) a person but completely worth it. Be sure to get there before Church lets out though, it's a small space that fills up fast and being across the street from a Lutheran University doesn't help. The real problem with the wait is that they don't really have a good place to wait; there are seats outside but in winter that isn't any fun. And then there is parking. Don't park anywhere that is designated for one of the neighboring businesses. There are some spots out front and a parking lot in back (which gets VERY crowded). I have gone when we've parked in the Lipscomb Uni parking lot across the street and it was fine, but I wouldn't recommend it. The brunch itself is over the top. Unlike most in Nashville it has a separate meat carving station, made to order omelets, large selection of cheeses and fruits, pastries, etc. Then they have traditional breakfast foods; there are eggs benedict made with croissants, bacon, sausage, biscuits with white gravy, pancakes, scrambled eggs, etc. Last, but most definitely not least, are the desserts. I'm sure they vary from season to season but there is always at least four or five choices ranging from pudding to cake to tarts. The quality of food is top notch. It's a fun "grown up" interoperation of southern Sunday Brunch.
(4)Anita A.
I really enjoy the grilled chicken salad the best. My fave in the whole world! Field greens, mandarin oranges, red bell pepper, red onions and for the treat, there is a cheese ball that is divine! The maple-mustard salad dressing finishes it off perfectly! The mango tea is awesome too! Ya GOTTA go!!!!
(5)Robert K.
Monday is now my favorite day of the week, thanks to fried chicken Monday at the Copper Kettle. This little restaurant across the street from Lipscomb University packs in some seriously flavored southern style food. Basically, the restaurant is a hybrid of a deli, cafeteria, and "meat n' three" place. The fried chicken is right up there with Prince's and the other famous soul food places around town. It is really nice that they offer a bit more variety than most other soul food places, because they are also known for their sandwiches and salads.
(4)Kurt R.
What a great little place. I got the California club with the Mac n Cheese and it was great. My wife had the baked chicken and she loved it. The prices were good. The seating was kinda strange and the place is on the smaller side but well worth a visit anytime.
(4)John G.
oh man, i'm going to pop. I just had lunch at Copper Kettle and it was fantastic. That shouldn't be a surprise, though, because it is always fantastic. I had the baked chicken, mashed potatoes, and mac + cheese. So good. I have never ordered off of the menu, but I hear their crab cakes are good.
(4)David S.
What a great lunch or weekend brunch spot. The lunch is cafeteria style; go through the line and order whatever you'd like, some updated takes on your basic meat and three. The menu rotates every day. I'm particularly a fan of the coconut chicken when it's available. All of the sides are delicious. Be sure to also check out the delicious salads and such in the cold case; you can get those as one of your sides as well! You might want some fruit to balance out the heavy stuff. I also enjoy the salads which you can order off the menu. There's one that has a fried ball of goat cheese which is fantastic. It also has oranges, cranberries, and lots of greens. It's huge and definitely filling for lunch. Sandwiches and wraps are great as well. There's a turkey wrap with cranberry dressing and stuffing that's delicious. Brunch on the weekend is fantastic. It's a little expensive, but it's all you can eat. You go through the line to get what you want, then someone will come to your table and make omelets to order. Parking can be a little tricky. There's a row of spots out front, but it's crowded during lunch. It seems neighboring businesses aren't all friendly with each other as several of them are marked for one restaurant or business only. I usually park on the street and walk up. Parking far away is a good idea since you are bound to eat a lot. I've seen Phil Vassar, and Nickel Creek came in one day which was very exciting. A great, casual spot. Just try to come early or come late to get a seat!
(4)Dan O.
The atmosphere inside the restaurant is relaxing and peaceful. The food was fantastic. I had coconut fried chicken, fried okra, and steamed vegetables. To drink I had mango sweet tea. Everything was excellent. I'm definitely looking forward to my next visit.
(5)Retired B.
The buffet on weekends is fabulous, primarily because they have so many sweets and pastries! Don't get me wrong- they have savory options as well but I was stuffing myself with the good stuff. The prices are right and service is friendly.
(5)Mariela C.
Most amazing brunch ever. If you are willing to cough up some money to have a New York Plaza type experience, run to Copper Kettle Café. Yes its pricey, but the high quality buffet style brunch is amazing. With probably 100+ things to choose from, along with the usual bacon, eggs, sausage, options they also have salmon and prime rib (as much as you can eat prime rib, seriously!). Once you sit down, you can get a made to order special omelet as if all the stuff on the spread is not enough to make you feel like you have just gained 1,000 lbs. Last but not least, they have some really really tasty biscuits. Yum.
(5)Scott C.
My favorite Meat-and-Three in Nashville. I go there just about every week. Great selection, great sides. The only things I've had that I didn't like as much were the fried items--chicken, okra, etc. Good weekday lunch option. Also a great brunch option. Brunch is pricey, though it's the same cost as Monell's and (I think) comes with far better food.
(5)Emily Y.
Even though Sunday brunch is a little steep at $16.25/person, definitely worth it to go every once in a while. --I say every once in a while, because I'm pretty sure that I ate my week's worth of calories in one sitting. Some highlights on the buffet brunch menu: 7-8 types of cheeses, many desserts (including creme brulee, creme puffs, compotes, yummy patries, etc.), made-to-order belgian waffles, made-to-order omlettes, smoked salmon w/ the fixins, meat carving station, fruits, salad, etc. On the morning that we went, their special waffles was a yummy conconction complete w/ a mango syrup and whip cream. The omlette special was something with Jack Daniels. The eggs benedict left a little to be desired (the hollandais was not quite as tangy as I usually like--Le Pepe still has the best in town), but the biscuit it came on was yummy. Oh! and don't forget to try the biscuits and gravy. Very cheesy biscuits and the kind of gravy that is not-too-salty-not-too bland-not-reliant-on-pepper for taste. The place is cozy, so make sure you arrive around opening, in order to avoid the wait.
(4)Andrew B.
This is great southern cooking. Every dish is perfect. Now that doesn't mean that you are going to be getting gourmet anything. This is Fried Chicken, Fried Catfish, Fried Okra, Homemade mac and cheese, and other souther delicacies. Also sitting inside the restaurant isn't that great. They have this odd table system that involves half the table getting chairs and half the table sitting on an uncomfortable bench. Don't let that scare you away though. The food is amazing.
(5)Cara M.
Love the Sunday buffet!! Haven't been any other time..yet, but definitely want to try a few things after checking out their menu. Sunday brunch was great with lots of variety and fresh options. Not your traditional American Sunday buffet. Eggs to order but everything else is on the buffet line. My only complaint would be our servers lack of clothes. I could've done without the side of T&A with my brunch. Overall, definitely a local brunch place to check out if you're in the area.
(4)Jack K.
We decided to try the Copper Kettle for Easter brunch, knowing it is a call ahead seating arrangement. Having never been to the Copper Kettle, I did not really know what to expect. I called ahead at 11:45 requesting a table time for 5 adults and 3 small children for 12:45. Upon arriving at 12:15, our name was on the list and we were finally seated at around 1:30. Due to the very few tables, it is evident why a group of 7 would have to wait so long to be served. And, it was Easter. The Copper Kettle is located in a small, older building in an older section of Nashville across Granny White Pike from Lipscomb University. The Easter brunch is a set price of $25 for adults and $9 for children over 6. It includes a very large range of items from carved chicken, ham and prime rib, to breakfast waffles and omelets, to several salads, to many pastries and desserts. All is served from a long bar that represents 1/2 of the restaurant. Overall, everything was very good, not excellent, but very good. To my taste, the meat dishes were the worst, mostly a little dry and tasteless. The prime rib included an au jus that was strangely sweet, giving an unusual flavor. The breakfast and dessert items were the best. Made to order omelets and for this brunch, the special waffle, were excellent. For desserts, the creme brûlée and the pecan pie was great. The wait staff all seem to be young, perhaps from the nearby University. Our service was very attentive and friendly, in spite of three small children in our group. As we left at around 2:30, there were people still waiting to be seated as the brunch was literally coming to an end. Quite a testament to this small, eclectic Nashville original.
(4)Jonny C.
This cozy lil spot is too awesome! All you can eat brunch?! You got me... on top of that... prime rib for brunch? Oh goodness... The ingredients and food here are fresh which is the seller for me. Those croissant benedict bites were addicting! It is a bit pricey, but for the quality of the food I don't mind it.
(5)Tyler B.
The brunch is delicious here. They have a huge buffet spread with any breakfast food you could ever possibly want. Our server was really nice and attentive as well. I took away 2 stars because there is very little parking, it is pretty expensive and the host over quoted us by a long shot for our wait time. She said it would be 30-45 minutes. They do not give you a pager or take your cell phone number to call you. I asked her if we could walk around as long as we came back within 30 minutes. She assured me as long as we came back before the quoted time we wouldn't lose our table. We came back in 25 minutes just to be safe. I went to check on our wait status and she said that she had called us 10 minutes ago and that she already gave our table away...
(3)Nina E.
Inconsistent food. Overpriced, for not only the food, but also the cleanliness (or lack thereof) and the shockingly bad interactions with people employed at the counter. Someone please educate them. Your customer is King. Treat them well or say adios.
(2)Queen B.
Review for weekend brunch buffet. Lovely drive from East Nashville to this little eatery... I don't get to this part of town but maybe, every couple of years, so it was nice to take a drive and see how the other part of town is......... It was just filling up as we got there. Got a seat away from the door. I found all the good Paleo stuff, right away.. Prime rib, baked ham, sausage & bacon. Platter of grilled vegetables in the mix. Some eggs with some kind of sauce(?) on top with a slice of ham and then a piece of bread underneath.. You can scrape everything off the bread, if you're limiting your junk food consumption. Other than that...... good Paleo choices, you can circumvent the junk food pretty easily. For those of you that eat dairy, I found some melted cheese on top of fruit.. Another good Paleo alternative. Dishes were picked up off the table. Water was refreshed. Had to request more napkins, (they are real thin like toilet paper)... you may have to ask for more, like we did. Cute, expensive, nice area... $17.50 pp for brunch buffet.. Is that reasonable? It's been so long since I've eaten off a buffet, I'm not sure if that's a good price or not.... LOTS of carbohydrates in the form of sugar.
(3)Kyle G.
Pastries are good! If you go for brunch and you take advantage of the carving station ask for extra because he is pretty stingy with the portions. Also I asked for a slice from the large end for a more rare piece and for some reason he tried to convince me that it would not matter cause it is cooked all the same which obviously was not the case
(3)Loralyn D.
I have only been to Copper Kettle for brunch so that's what this review is for. It's expensive, but lots of great food choices.
(5)Nashville T.
Menu is tired. Food is greasy. It isn't getting better. Prices are going up. They need to take some interest in the building and freshen menu.
(2)Alyssa L.
After seeing a number of positive reviews on this place, I was excited to try out a different brunch spot. Overall, though, I was quite disappointed. While the spread initially looks impressive in its diversity, a fair amount of it is mediocre. Crackers, cakes, pastries, and fruit that look like they were bought that morning at Kroger, cold eggs benedict, and the day's special chocolate truffle waffle that was seriously nothing more than an eggo waffle with chocolate pudding and chocolate syrup plopped on top. The special "sausage" omelette was sorely lacking in sausage. The restaurant also seems to not be able to figure out its "vibe." The servers are dressed all in black and they serve fancy honey sour cream, but they also have bench seating and diner chairs?? I will say, our server was very pleasant and professional. Ultimately, all of this would be forgivable if not for the redonkulous $17 bucks per person price tag. Not nearly worth the price, imho.
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