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Name: Provence Breads & Cafe
Address: 1705 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN, 37212
Telephone: (615) 386-0363
Price range: Under $11
Rating: 3.56

Provence Breads & Cafe

1705 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN, 37212

(615) 386-0363
Store is closed

Provence Breads & Cafe Menu

Soups

Tomato Basil

Soup Du Jour
Salads

Blackened Chicken Salad

Poulet Salad

Fromage Salad

Caesar
Main

Crepes

Tartine

Rustic Pasta
Sandwiches

Country Club Panini

Turkey

Montecito

Chicken Salad

Egg Salad

Mediterranean Tuna Salad

Four Cheese Panini

Ham & Swiss Panini
Breads

Tuscan

Sourdough

Organic Grains
Spreads

Olive Tapenade

Artichoke Parmesan Pistou

Red Beet Hummus
Sides

Fruit Salad

Couscous

Mixed Greens

Roasted Vegetables

Potato Salad

Pesto Orzo
Pastries

French Macaroon

Framboise

Chocolate Salted Caramel Tart

Healthy Meal suggestions for Provence Breads & Cafe

Soups

Tomato Basil [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Soup Du Jour [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Salads

Blackened Chicken Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Poulet Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fromage Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Caesar [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Main

Crepes [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tartine [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Rustic Pasta [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Sandwiches

Country Club Panini [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Turkey [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Montecito [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Egg Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mediterranean Tuna Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Four Cheese Panini [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ham & Swiss Panini [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Breads

Tuscan [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sourdough [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Organic Grains [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Spreads

Olive Tapenade [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Artichoke Parmesan Pistou [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Red Beet Hummus [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Sides

Fruit Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Couscous [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mixed Greens [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Roasted Vegetables [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Potato Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pesto Orzo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Pastries

French Macaroon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Framboise [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chocolate Salted Caramel Tart [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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Chad R.

Came this way to eat at the Pancake Pantry and the line and wait was just too long. We were really hungry and ventured across the street, and were we ever surprised! They have great, healthy alternatives for breakfast and the scrambled eggs with goat cheese are incredible. We got the strawberry fruit salad and it is really good as well. We will definitely be back.
(4)
Rod O.

We enjoyed the Macarons here (while on the Macaron Nashville Macaron Tour [Created by a few incredulous yelpers, turned Believers]) and I enjoyed the Loud Busy Crowded Space! This is a Fun and Popular Place! The Macarons were Delicious (close to 5 yelp stars) not my favorite in Nashville though still very good! Very Good in a Hot Car, in a Box with a Fox ie Lady my eBay Bride
(5)
Melissa S.

Hands down amazing coffee, and my partner absolutely adores their rustic sourdough and paninis. They also have DELICIOUS eggs if you do the breakfast. Only reason it's a 4 star is because service can be a bit unpredictable. There are a couple of employees that are consistently super nice, but a couple that are too pretentious and impolite.
(4)
Tiffany M.

I only picked up a few things here. I purchased a sampler of hand made marshmallows, a salted caramel latte and a french baguette. I will be going back for sure. The bread seemed a bit hard, although we ate it just hours after purchase, it was hard to cut. It was very tasty though. We'll have to try again with that because I've heard good things. The coffee was fantastic, a wonderfully made drink. And the marshmallows are to die for. So good. I will be buying more of them to send home for the holidays. The peppermint ones are really delicious and now I want to try their chocolate coated ones as well!
(4)
Alex L.

Was looking for some reliable wifi to get some work after brunch at Fido and Provence had some fast Internet! I came here mostly for the wifi time, but was pleased with the cold fruit tea I ordered, although it was a tad sweet. I did accidentally walk into a bearded dude who was on the toilet (perhaps he worked here), so sorry; but for those that need to know, I eventually discovered they use the super soft kind of toilet paper. A rarity, IMO, for public bathrooms. Place also has an inviting ambiance with warm bright colors. The staff behind the counter were very sweet and they had some nice looking baked bread and food, although I didn't try it.
(4)
Alex P.

They have lots of tables to sit and chat or work on your laptop. And the food is so good. You can park across the street behind Pancake Pantry and the first 1.5 hours is free. Tasty things to get: - Quiche of the day - Chicken salad sandwich - Iced chai tea latte - Pesto orzo pasta salad - Any of their chocolate pastries!!
(4)
Hall W.

I'm a big stickler about crowd management and this place does it super poorly... Seriously... One person at the counter... while the crowd stretches about 20 deep (at least...(probably 30ish)... People were also waiting about 30 to 40 minutes just to get served. and the food is good but not exactly to die for (unlike FIDOs)... It is pretty much your standard higher end coffee shop with breakfast option. Yes there bread is fresh... and they even slice... but its is just as good as Panera! This is however a great study place with blazing fast free internet so it might just work out on slower day (rainy... hail storm?? blizzard??)
(3)
Jonathan W.

I love everything about this place. Best coffee and best pastries I've had in Nashville!
(5)
Allison P.

Provence is across the street from Pancake Pantry in the adorable Hillsboro Village. I love their fruit tarts and macarons! They also have great salads and other prepared items that are easy to take when on the go.
(3)
Jamie M.

I paid ELEVEN dollars for a meal that tasted very bland. My partner paid NINE dollars for the worst Caesar salad I've ever seen prepared. All of it was brown iceberg lettuce, with a petite side of Caesar dressing. The long line at fido drove us here; stay at fido. And if the line at fido is too long, just go hungry, they should've paid us to eat here.
(1)
Wynter F.

Oh having Provence so close to me will not be a good thing. I have been wanting to go in for a few months now since I moved to Hillsboro Village but just haven't until one day I made my sister go in with me. All of the pastries looked great...the ones we could see at least. There was so much condensation on the glass that we could barely see some of the pastries they had. I was drawn to the fruit tart. It looked so good with the blackberries, strawberries and blueberries on top of vanilla cream and a shortbread crust. It sounded amazing! My sister love macarons so she got one of those. I also ordered a cinnamon macaron along with my fruit tart. The guy at the register was friendly. He asked if I wanted my treats to go or on a plate. Then, when I said I wanted them to go he asked if I wanted a bag. I was fine with holding the box in my hand. Besides, I wanted to see how great my pastries looked. Once we stepped outside I realized that he did not give me a macaron. I am not sure what he gave me quite yet. A cinnamon roll maybe? I was a little disappointed that I didn't get what I ordered but I am willing to give it a try. I tried my fruit tart later that night and it was just as good as I had imagined it would be. The fruit was perfect with just the slight sweetness of the vanilla cream. I normally do not like crusts on anything but when I saw that it was shortbread I got excited. it did not disappoint either. I cannot talk about the wait time for drinks or the food since I only got pastries to go but I will definitely be back for that fruit tart and to try more. I like that they have a happy hour where you can get a slice of cake and a latte for $4.
(4)
Jeff D.

Fruit tart and Sherlock Holmes Coffee was very nice. Service was ok and restrooms dirty. No more crapes or they stopped serving after 2pm. Not clear. This place is at a great spot near Vandy with six total locations in Nashville - good potential but need to focus on a few more details to achieve excellence
(3)
Marie O.

Ordered the Croque Monsieur and the Italian sandwich for lunch after a matinee at the Belcourt, along with the tomato basil soup. All three items were very good. The coffee is decent, but the rainy day outside bumped it up a notch. The atmosphere left a little to be desired. Certainly worth a try. I'll be coming back.
(4)
Tina R.

Ordered the panini and it had the saddest amount of egg on it I've ever seen in a breakfast sandwich. Was so disappointed we went to Panera afterwards. The coffee was good though.
(2)
Stephanie S.

Provence has amazing food. Their soups are fantastic, yummy pastries and they also have great sandwhiches and special plates. I come here a lot for lunch when I want to have a bite and do a little bit of work in a great atmosphere. And their coffee is tasty and strong. One of my favorites.
(5)
Sheena T.

I have been a long time fan of Provence and it's always there for me when other locations in this area have a long wait. Even if they are busy you can almost always grab a table and I love that! First of all, I adore the layout and decor. I feel as if I'm transported to a Cafe in Paris whenever I visit, and am always comfortable staying and reading or people watching for as long as I want. Try to do that at Fido! The food is excellent as well, they have daily specials and offer a variety of salads, soups, sandwiches, and quiches. If I want to torture myself I will go to the desserts case and drool over the incredibly beautiful cakes, tarts, cookies and other baked goods that are my waistline's enemy. Gorgeous. They are seriously like a work of art. Their coffee is excellent, they make a strong latte and also offer pots of tea. Yum! Provence is such a great asset to the Hillsboro Village area, so abandon that insane line at Pancake Pantry and experience a great meal with no wait!
(5)
A. Jesse Jiryu D.

Bit of a line for lunch on Friday, but quick service, and books on the shelves to keep you entertained while you wait. Excellent coffee and delicious rich sandwiches, fresh salads. You'll really have to go on a treasure hunt for cream, napkins, or salt, but it's all back there, deep in the shop.
(4)
Harry H.

Really unexciting selection in the weak, fogged up displays and a really stuffy staff dispensing a very underwhelming macaroon.
(2)
Kat D.

I live nearby, so I'm in here often enough to enjoy a quick and tasty soup or snack. But I need to complain about the bathrooms. They really seem like an afterthought for the employees, and each time I'm in there, I tell myself Provence would really live up to the quaint yet refined image they seem to be going for if they spruced up their bathrooms a little. But a recent experience was something else: I was in at lunchtime yesterday, and the hand soap dispenser was empty. But wait: a soap refill pack was left on the sink, where I was apparently supposed to...what? Puncture it to get soap? I don't even want to speculate about what this might mean for the state of handwashing among employees....
(2)
Mike M.

The bread, the cheeses, awesome. The hot chocolate is incredible! Desserts? Oh yeah. Check out their specials menu. Had the eggs Benedict which was basically perfect.
(5)
Meg P.

these macaroons are serious, my favorite flavor was the the pink ones that were raspberry. they tasted extremely fresh. I had an iced chai that was a little stronger than what I'm used to but still delicious. I also tried the couscous which was perfect for a light afternoon snack on a hot day. I will be back soon for sure!
(5)
Emily Myles H.

Had Provence at a catered lunch recently! The bread they use on their chicken salad is great, it's a heavier cranberry nut whole grain bread. Sandwich was decent but their salad with strawberries, nuts and bleu and the pesto orzo is where they really shined.
(4)
chocovore s.

I always end up here when the line at Fido is too long. I think I have finally learned to just wait in the Fido line. The chocolate croissants and eclairs at Provence are consistently good. The cakes are pretty hit-or-miss in my opinion -- I feel like the quality has gone downhill in the last several years. The food and coffee drinks are "eh" at best. Today I had their French toast with apples, powdered sugar, and (supposedly) crÃ¨me fraÃ®che. It was . . . edible. 7.5 bucks for two pieces of bread should be a little better than edible. There was barely any egg coating on the bread (it was still just dry in the middle) and there was no cinnamon I could taste. There was a very faint drizzle of something on top that was maybe regular old cream but it was not crÃ¨me fraÃ®che. Their syrup isn't maple syrup, it's pancake syrup out of a foodservice jug. Which would be fine if they were charging less. Anyway, the French toast I make at home is way better even without invisible "crÃ¨me fraÃ®che." I also got a decaf cappuccino . . . yeah, I know, decaf, but I already had a cup of coffee this morning and too much will get me jittery. Most places I can tell the taste difference with a decaf but it's still fine. This one was not good. Somehow it managed to be both bitter and weak-tasting at the same time. It tasted like diluted decaf that has been sitting on a warmer all day. Usually I don't need sugar in a cappuccino, but two sugars did not help it at all so I brought it back up and asked to get a fruit tea to go instead. They were really nice and gave me no problems about replacing it, but the fruit tea was AWFUL! Heavier on the juice than tea, which is OK even if it's not my preference . . . but it was also way too sweet with a LOT of added sugar. I drank about an inch of it and had to toss the rest. I will be back for a chocolate croissant fix, but I think I am done giving them chances on food and coffee.
(2)
Elissa M.

This is one of my favorite spots in Nashville. Nothing beats their scrambled egg croissant sandwich - seriously heavenly. Fruit tea is great & lattes are usually delicious as well. Depending on the crowd & who's working the coffee bar, sometimes lattes can take a while. Of course, it is always quicker than the line at a certain pancake restaurant across the street (which is fun to watch, especially if it's raining or snowing), plus so much tastier!
(5)
Jon W.

Good food, but a bit cramped in the morning when we visited. They didn't have the iced tea available at 10:30 AM, but the fruit tea was a good substitute (probably enjoyed it more than I would have enjoyed the iced tea). Breakfast panini was tasty although a bit dry. Croissant was very good, just flakey and buttery enough. Smallish portions and no included side with the panini. Overall a solid breakfast choice, with a lively atmosphere.
(4)
Heather F.

Wonderful little chairs and tables out front to people watch on the very crowded 21st Ave! I love that about this place. Inside you will find a large counter filled with plenty of salad and soup options. The bakery for Provence is located on the outskirts of town so you won't smell the baking going on but they do make their own stuff. I feel like the baked goods are good but not great. If you want cooked food they have it. You should stop into Bookman/Bookwoman before eating here so you have something fun to read while dining. It has the sort of laid back atmosphere that will make you want to stay for a long time.
(4)
Kevin C.

Best bread in Nashville right here. If I wanted to impress a lady with a fancy dinner, I would grab a loaf from Provence straight away. I mean, we all know Bitches love bread. Now, I've only eaten lunch here, but it is always incredible. If you're stuck in line at the Pancake Pantry, walk across the street and enjoy a nice brunch. The eggs benedict is dope, I mean it has freaking croissant's for "English" muffins. Who the hell wants to eat a regular eggs benedict again after you've had it on top of a lovely buttery croissant? Also, the paninis and chopped salads and pretty tasty so enjoy. I've seen these guys do massive catering orders for parties, weddings, etc. so I'm sure they can hook you up if you want people to actually enjoy your wedding/birthday cake and not just say they do.
(5)
Christie C.

I went here specifically for the French Macarons and was very disappointed. They were not light and fluffy as I've had in the past but all five flavors were stale and crispy. I typically go to Whole Foods Green Hills where they are consist and always delicious but with Provence being a French cafe & bakery, they should have blown me away. I didn't give into temptation and have one while waiting for my tea but I'm regretting that decision then at least they could have refunded my money. The two stars are for my lemongrass melange tea that I did really enjoy.
(2)
Matt B.

Excellent latte combinations ! Most amazing breakfast sandwich too! No frills but quality great job!
(4)
Anna Y.

I walked in a couple of times but had to leave because the line was too long for baguette.. Don't mean to sound highbrow, but baguette and croissant are the ultimate tests of any bakery. I hate to say that it seems to me that Provence failed it for me; this morning I grabbed a baguette and a croissant. I'm not an overly picky customer, but I felt like returning the baguette right away: it was simply stale. It felt like a stone, like a stick of wood. There had been a snowstorm the day before and they might had their supplies of ingredients interrupted and this could have prevented them from baking fresh baguettes.. However, this doesn't justify selling what I assume is 2 day old bread for full price. I'd be OK with that if I was warned: hey, these are stale, do you still want one? Croissants are not as bad, but Starbucks makes much better croissants now. It was flaky for sure, but not buttery enough.. I don't think I'll be going there for breakfast every now and then. Especially that it's pricey for what you get.
(2)
Steph H.

I'm not going to beat around the bush on this one: I love Provence. I know some people rag on it for being overpriced or pretentious, but whenever I stop in here, I'm always happy I did. I love the way they do simple French food, and when you get down to it, it's tasty! Although many people likely come here for coffee and baked goods, I must say that their savory fare really hits the spot. Their sandwiches are always really interesting and yummy, and I love their "anti pasti" selections like the spreads and salads. I admit that it seems like it's pretty much nigh impossible to get good bread anywhere in Nashville, and while Provence doesn't really give me the crunch and the crust that I'm looking for, they do a better job than most other places. They used to do 1/2 off on their breads after 5 pm, something I think they stopped doing, but they do still do buy 1 get 1 free on pastries later in the day, which is always a decadent delight. The raspberry bear claw and the pumpkin muffin I snagged last week were so good, I didn't bother feeling guilty about eating both of them in one fell swoop. All in all, Provence manages to be an upscale bakery that also delivers a cozy, relaxed French vibe with tasty morsels. I really believe that even if its a bit pricier than some of the other sandwich places/cafes around town, the quality is superior and the menu is more inspired and adventurous. And certainly if you want a delicious pain au chocolat or something for your sweet tooth, you need hardly look elsewhere.
(4)
Nancy R.

This was a treat while in Nashville. A great BLT sandwich and yummy fruit tart. Absolutely delicious!!
(5)
Nina I.

You know, there is always "that place" where you can sit down with a cup of coffee and a croissant and surf the web in piece. Well, this is "that place". For any body going to the south any time soon i would recommend this location as a nice relaxing piece of mind. The staff is super friendly. The food is fresh every morning and you can get it as a panini or cold sandwich, or pastries and croissants, sweets, etc. They're known for their cappuccinos and have interesting choices for sodas. This is definitely my new hot spot when I move to Tennessee. :}
(4)
Jamie A.

While I am very sad that the cheese plates of yesteryear are no longer available, I am totally in love with the fresh brewed Intelligentsia coffee and the decadent pastries. While getting an assortments of side dishes will totally break the bank, they have excellent daily specials and soups. The missing fifth star is for the pre-wrapped sandwiches, which I'm sure are great in a pinch, but don't exactly scream fresh. Worth noting that service has improved drastically over the past year or two.
(4)
Brandon L.

Provence is a very upscale bakery/coffee shop in the west end area. When I made a visit to this bakery I was in quite a hurry, so I did not get to enjoy a cappuccino among the Vanderbilt University students sipping down espresso while they cram for their tests... I will be back to do that very soon though! The environment of the place was very small, with to many people inside. The reason I found myself here in the first place was to get a dozen cookies for a business thank you gift. The cookies were nice looking... The price of them not so much... They cost about $1.20 each. Thats one expensive cookie! And they are not large size cookies at all. Something that turned me off was there was condensation all over the inside of the refrigerated pastry display case. So I had no idea what what kind of pricy sweets were hiding behind the condensatiosn... Overall the place was ok. I will re evaluate this review when I make it by there again.
(3)
Ali B.

I find this place to be a bit too pricey for what you get. Almost a pretentious sandwich shop slash bakery. They catered an event I attended and I was pleased with the couscous and turkey sandwich with white cheddar. Their house chips are pretty snazzy with odd flavors like vidallia onion and such. If you happen to be on the Peabody side of Vanderbilt's campus, you can snag a bite at the Iris Cafe serving nothing but Provence products.
(3)
Jess Y.

So, I've had a lot of Provence catering before but clearly none of it was impressive enough to merit an intentional visit, since I visited it for the first time of living in Nashville for five years only last month. I figured I should at least give the restaurant a chance, though. Unfortunately, looking at the prices on the menu, I could barely convince myself that the soup & croissant deal was worth it. The croissant was pretty good, but my friend got the bread instead and it was stale. For a place that has "breads" in the name of it, we were both disappointed in the quality of the bread. Pet peeve #1: Establishments that can't even get what they are famous for or parts of their company name right. It was also way over-crowded for lunch which resulted in a group of three of us squishing at a table designed to comfortably seat one person. I'm sure on an off-peak hour, this might be a nice place to grab coffee and/or a pastry or dessert. Some of those definitely looked a bit tempting in the window. But, what really bugged me this time I visited was the cashier. Say my order cost $7.54 and I handed her a 10 dollar bill. But, I didn't really want 46 cents in change, so I qualified my statement by saying, "Hold on, I have four pennies" and proceeded to try to hand her my 4 cents so that I could prevent getting back 46 cents and instead 2 quarters (totaling 50 cents). I do this often, and I've never had trouble with this before. But, apparently this was too confusing for her, because she said "Oh, no, I already keyed it into the register." and then tried to reassure me, "Don't worry, you'll get your change back." (pause) The level of mathematical ability in the United States never ceases to surprisingly disappoint me. I know I shouldn't judge the entire restaurant on this one case of mathematical incompetence, but as an aspiring math teacher, it really does bother me when people struggle with everyday math! Especially someone for whom everyday basic arithmetic should be a part of the job description!
(3)
Becky E.

If you love French macarons like me, then Provence is going to be your new happy place. I love, love, love their chocolate macarons. Plus, they are larger than normal, so I get a couple of extra yummy bites of macaron goodness every time I order one. Sigh... Wish I had one right now...
(5)
Will M.

I love french food. They were voted best bread in the area. Love it, and will have to try their quiche or french toast some morning with their coffee. Hopefully it's also wonderful, and I'll bump it up to five stars.
(4)
Megan C.

Yum! I can't believe that with all the time I spend in Hillsboro Village that my first visit to the Provence bakery was this past weekend! Must cross street to visit other establishments. (Repeat to self such that it sticks...) Met a friend for Sunday brunch here and had some delectable stuffed french toast. Also enjoyed their GIANT bowl-like coffee mugs. They've got a ton of specialty espresso beverages with witty names (i.e. 'The Vandy Girl' equates to a skinny vanilla latte. clever!) in addition to a case full of mouthwatering pastries and a chalkboard full of sandwiches. Also, they've got plenty of tables for chatting. Moral of the story, must return to try more delectable menu items. ::must cross street to visit other establishments...::
(4)
Jeanie N.

There are not very many small coffee shops around Orange County so it was nice to get coffee somewhere OTHER than Starbucks. I loved their caffe mocha and I tried some chocolate peanut butter cake that was amazing. I wish we had one of these around CA!
(5)
Martha H.

I wouldn't want to say too much about this place because I've only enjoyed beverages there, but I've been with friends who have gotten sandwiches, etc. It seems pretty pricey for what is offered, and they had trouble with their machine for our VU cards (which isn't unusual). However, everything I've tried and that my friends have had has been good, but nothing special. Having worked at Panera for most of high school, my heart remains there. It's less expensive and has more options
(3)
Mae K.

What's great? The macarons. I give 'em an A+. But if you're looking for a great latte, skip this place and go to Crema. You'll get your coffee quicker and it'll be infinitely more delicious.
(2)
Sissy D.

We have been stopping in at this place when we catch a Belcourt show and I hate to say it but.....its going downhill fast. Started out great...good fresh coffee,bread,and sweets....clean and bright. Now....dirty unappetizing display cases, slim choices, cakes looks beautiful but tastes like Elmer's glue. I loved getting coffee and a sweet treat here before a show....too bad.
(2)
Cassie P.

On my recent visit to Nashville we came here for lunch. It was just o.k.. Kinda pricey and mediocre taste. My friend did order a sandwich that was served warm on a flax seed bread that had all kinds of goodies on it. I tasted it and it was pretty good. I should have ordered after her and taken her cue. This was my least fave meal of the whole trip. Ohhh! Important side note....there is a small parking lot right behind the cafe just for patrons. Look for it! Parking can be tough here.
(2)
Benson C.

I made a visit recently and bought a mocha and an oatmeal for breakfast. and it was pretty good. I was highly impressed that they're brewing Intelligentsia coffee, which is one of my favorite brands of coffee. Just another good time in the Village.
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Stephanie V.

Provence is a lovely french cafe! Its my go to place to unwind and have an amazing lunch or dessert/coffee during the week. Time stands still whenever I visit this little cafe. Wonderful, authentic food,...always a delight.
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Patrick R.

I feel fairly confident in saying that Provence is Nashville's neatest little fancy-schmancy French eatery. Though most items aren't particularly cheap, they are all delicious and mostly filling. There are plenty of vegetarian options, and the soups and sandwiches are hearty and scrumptious. What Provence is known for, however, is its bread and other baked goods. The place has unbeatable breads, cakes, pastries, tarts, scones and muffins. Luckily for me, I've known several people who work(ed) at Provence, so I've been able to sample their delicious items for free. That being said, they're all unbelievable (every last one of them), and they're only unsavory aspect is their price. They just aren't very cheap. Despite being a bit steep for my budget, Provence makes a great spot to join some friends or family for a pretty sophisticated brunch or dinner. There are a handful of tables out front, and the Village is, of course, an ideal place for leisurely strolls. Provence also sells relatively tasty coffee and espresso items, but (guess what) they aren't cheap. Like most cultural and culinary items imported from France, Provence is satisfactory but pricey.
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Kelsey P.

We were in desperate need of coffee when we stumbled on this place. Now, I do love the south, but good coffee is hard to find ANYWHERE. Lo and behold, this place has the Rolls Royce of coffee beans: Intelligentsia. I am certain that we found the only Intelligentsia beans for miles and miles. I was, at the time, stuffed with fried chicken, but the sweets here looked delectable. I'm pretty much giving them a ridiculous review for the sheer fact that they have the best coffee in the world on tap.
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Jamie W.

I eat here all the time :) I usually just go for dessert and coffee. Dancing Goat coffee is the best one they have. The bread and soups are great too. I tried breakfast for the first time and it was amazing! The atmosphere is cute but sometimes they don't keep up with cleanliness very well. It's not horrible or anything, but it could improve. The staff is very friendly, unlike the coffee place across the street :)
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Lauren E.

I love getting coffee at Provence. It has a nice European feel, with the beautiful painted wooden tables and wooden chairs. It's a great atmosphere. They have bright lighting, which makes it conducive to studying and having a nice morning conversation with friends. Coffee there is good (sometimes I even get 2!) Bread is good (but pricey). Quiche is good. French toast thing they make is greasy and heavy, and not so tasty. Staff is friendly. Bathrooms are VERY clean and well kept.
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Tramychiquita N.

This is the closet to french coffee shop in Nashville area. I love their goat cheese in the salad. Woo.. and talking about their french bread and the pastries. They look good and taste delicious, not too sweet- just right!. It's pretty hard to find a place like this around Nashville, though, they close early, close at 7 pm M-Sat; 6pm on Sunday.
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Mary Katherine B.

We attempted to go to the Pancake Pantry across the street but we were deterred by the unbelievable line outside. So we strolled over to Provence and I'm glad we did. There was a handwritten menu full of fresh and delicious items. Fresh bread and pastries. I started with a strawberry scone and a Honey Bee, a latte with honey, vanilla and cinnamon. I got it without vanilla and it was perfect. I also order the tomato and arugula scramble with toast and the cheesiest-creamiest chunky grits. Really good. Wish I lived in Nashville.
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Matt G.

Great little cafe in a really nice part of Nashville (near Vandy). You can sip your great coffee, eat some good food for brunch and just stare at the huge line across the street at Pancake Pantry.
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Lucas P.

Quaint, little, local joint (local small chain) in awesome Hillsboro village..while it is known for its breads, I had brekkie here this morning and it was awesome. The weather was perfect, so I sat outside, but there was plenty of indoor seating. While it is quick-serve, they give you a table stand and bring the food when ready. The menu selection is just right. I selected the french toast and it was delightful with fresh fruit, powdered sugar and such. I will have to go back for lunch, the selections looked amazing and best of all you are supporting the local, home grown economy. Oh and while you enjoy your awesome meal, you can enjoy the fact you are NOT standing in the mile-long line at Pancake Pantry across the street!
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Layne S.

This place bakes fresh daily, and it shows. Amazing eggs, veggies, breads, and coffee. Yum.
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Katherine M.

This is a cool sandwich shop with great atmosphere, but I couldn't beliiieeevvvveeeee the prices. I ordered two sandwiches and chips and it was over $20. When I arrived at my friend's house for lunch, and told her she owed me $11, she was shocked!! For a glorified turkey on wheat? Now the place is really upscale. Great little tables with plenty of fun art on the walls, and the whole bit. But, I just can't justify those prices. They do have a wonderful selection of breads, cookies, pastries, and baked goods in general. I have not tried them, but they look wonderful. I won't go back. I know where I can get the same quality food for half the price. (See Bread & Co.) But, you won't get a bad meal here. Everything is fresh and tasty. Give it a try, just make sure you know it ain't cheap!
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Anna A.

OK, here is my opinion of Provence. The food is good but not earth shattering. The coffee is good but not earth shattering. The desserts are pretty darn good so I really have to give them props there. However, their crowning jewel is the bread. Their cheese selection is yummy too. I am someone who can take a loaf of crusty bread and some cheese make a meal out of it. I think opinions about this place will all be in how or what you order. The other thing to bear in mind is that you can buy their bread in the local Kroegers as well as most of the health food stores. I personally LOVE the Tuscan. It's great for sandwiches, dipping in Olive Oil, and toasted. There are some loaves you can't get in stores including a fruit and nut one that my hubby loves. Visiting this lovely restaurant and shop is worth it, there will definitely be something there you will make a staple.
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Heather R.

I tried this place for the first time during Holiday in the Village. We were stopping in for a coffee, but the owner had some cookies waiting for visitors at the door, along with samples of all of their holiday desserts. I tried the Yule log, which made me overly giddy. I had never actually seen one, let alone tasted it. The chocolate frosting was creamy and stiff at the same time. He handed us a holiday menu just in case we liked the place enough to want them to cater our holiday event, had we had one to cater. I'll give them props for good service and for jumping on the Holiday in the Village event to make some sales, and I suppose the only downfall was the new girl not knowing what a breve is. She was sweet as sugar though. I'll probably be back, but they are kind of steep in the price range, so it will probably be a limited engagement.
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Declan G.

This Provence location is a good Hillsboro Village brunch alternative to the Pancake Pantry and Fido. Their coffee is a little pricey (about $1.85 for a regular), but it's exceptionally tasty, and comes in a quaint porcelain cup. We ordered an avocado, sprouts, and mango chutney sandwich that was really fresh, but I didn't like the sweetness of the chutney mixed with the other ingredients. The bread was that perfect combination of crusty outside and chewy and moist inside. My friend and I also shared a chocolate-filled croissant, which disappeared fast. In addition to sandwiches, Provence offers loaves of bread, gourmet cheeses, cake, breakfast pastries, and soup. Provence is clean and airy inside. It kind of reminds me of a classier European version of Bread & Company. They have a few tables out front where you can watch every single person who walks by Book Man/Book Woman stop to browse the discount books, and then walk away empty-handed. The only problem with Provence is that if you're hungry, it can get expensive. The sandwich alone cost almost $7, and sides and drinks all come separately. So for a sandwich, a bag of chips, a cookie, and a drink, you'll probably end up paying around $12.
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Marri M.

Food and atmosphere is wonderful and unique. HOWEVER, the staff is EXTREMELY RUDE AND UPTIGHT. Do not come here if you are looking for good costumer service. The people are arrogant and rude. Example: I love to get just a simple roll and couple slices of cheese, and have gotten it several times at Provonce. Then, the last time I came in the man REFUSED to give me the cheese sliced, even though I know they do that. I decided I would just get a roll then (which is about 30 cents)...I go up to the register and hand the woman my debit card (unfortunately had no change), and she was completely rude and gave me this disgusted look and said: "UMMMMM it costs us 50 cents to slide your card...just take it" I will NEVER pay for anything here again. So insulting.
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David S.

It's been years since I had it, but I still think about this potato soup Provence had one time with saffron in it. It was a cold February day and this soup was so delicious. Provence has lots of outlets around town. This one is hard to miss in Hillsboro Village. They have tons of tasty bread (which is also sold in our local Krogers, yay!) and pastries. I've never been to France, so I can't compare, and I try to be kind to my waistline and stay away from all the tasty treats, but, man, they do look tasty. As other people have said, yeah, it is a little expensive, but then it definitely is comparable to Bread & Company, you know? (The other review that says Bread & Co. is cheaper, don't believe it. A Jambon et Fromage at Provence: $6.29, Bread and Company: $6.95. That's just a ham and cheese, people.) Plus that's the trick of all these places. You take really upscale bread and toppings, slap some inexpensive meat inside and voila! a $8.00 sandwich. You may complain, but you're going to pay for it anyway. Ok, sorry for the rant. I'd still rather go to Provence, Bread and Company, the Food Company, et al. than McDonald's. It's at least fresh and made well. So, tasty pastries and cookies, (slightly) expensive sandwiches, good coffee, bound to be one near you, give Provence a go.
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Robin W.

Provence is an amazing little French deli with tiny tables, ample sunlight, the most fantastic home made soups, and gourmet sandwiches. They have special cheese plates, great baristas, grab and go prepared foods, and pasta salads that will make you feel like a fat kid when despite having just ate lunch, you load up on one and eat it in your car with your hands because you forgot to grab a fork. The best part about Provence, is they dare to go against the grain of Nashville's harsh acidic coffee roasters, and instead they offer a fantastic roaster, Intelligentsia, from my home town Chicago. The espresso will kick your ass. And if you're a fat kid who eats most of your food with your hands in cars, you could use a good kick in the ass.
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doug d.

I really like the place for having coffee and a snack whilst my wife is shopping nearby. The coffee is very good, and the biggie for me, at least when I have been in there there is NO MUSIC! YEAH! (I do love music, but it is nice to go somewhere where you can relax and hear yourself think at times!)
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Liz H.

Whether you try the soups, sandwiches, gourmet cheeses, olives, vegetable medleys, or French pastries, you receive free bread here. Although the cafe is a little pricey, you can eat on the cheap, getting free refills of coffee. Bread samples of the day are out in baskets. Vegans and vegetarians can find tasty bites here. The coffee is the best in town and their fuit tart is my favorite desert EVER. You can chortle at the suckers waiting in the long line at Pancake Pantry across the street as you sit at a cozy table inside or outside watching people or perusing the cheap books set out on the village sidewalk by Bookman/Bookwoman next door. The fresh breads are unique to, & the best in, Nashville. I say that not from dating a baker, though the experience of watching this process was amesome. Several restaurants in town purchase thier bread to use just as Provence serves up Bongo coffee, though it tastes fresher here.
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Dan C.

Tasty pastries in a nice little part of town, but damn it was like NYC expensive. Eee. $3.59 for a croissant? luckily I filter my thoughts before they reach my mouth. I can imagine the awkward feeling I might get after blurting holy crap are you f-ing kidding meeee
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Benjamin D.

when my billfold can spare it, this is my go to morning stop in hillsboro village - best croissants in hillsboro, intelligentsia coffee, wonderful. sure fido has all the hipsters and crowds, but if you need something a little quicker (rarely any line) and a little quieter (filled but never over flowing) then provence has you. the staff is very nice and after a few regular visits knows me.
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Oliver G.

maybe 3.5 stars. Would be 4 if better value. The soups are fresh and creative, most of the sandwiches are great. Cheese can be had at similar quality for better price else in town. The bakery makes some pretty awesome stuff, again at a premium. Convenient to Vandy.
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Mariela C.

Intrigued by the CafÃ©/Bakery look of Provence I headed inside to see what they had to offer. Though their fresh made bread is seriously tasty, I find most of their stuff to be largely overpriced. With a chicken salad in tote I really dug they small cafÃ© feel, and the great smell of coffee and bread but just couldn't stomach paying so much for cafÃ© food and drink. I think Provence is a great place to stop in to get great bread and good coffee, but I wouldn't make it a habit.
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S M.

I literally hate this place. It's the most overpriced hell hole in Nashville. The sandwiches are soggy and gross. I only go here if it's the last resort. Today, I waited in line for 30 minutes just to get to the cash register where they told me that they were no longer serving food (just precooked items in the glass case). I got a quiche and it was seriously sick. It looked and tasted like a sponge. I've been to France.. Provence is not a French bakery.. food in France is good and fresh.. not rotting and soggy. Save your anger, taste buds, and time and go to Panera or Bread and Co!!
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John G.

I think that one aspect of Provence that is easily lost is their coffee. I really think that Provence has some of the best coffee on the block. That's right, I put them higer than Fido, so all you Fido loving Vandy kids can start the hate mail. But seriously, try the coffee at Provence some time and I don't think you will be disappointed. It tastes great, it's cheap, and unlike Fido, you don't have to wait 15 minutes for a coffee drink.
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T. B.

I've eaten at Provence a couple of times and can't say I've ever enjoyed it thoroughly or feel I've ever gotten my money's worth. First, when I walked in, I felt like I was disturbing the counter helper's chat-time - they just kind of look at you, but don't say hello or "can I help you", it's awkward. You don't know who to order from....then, I ordered the lunch special of the day, which was a chicken panini with dried cranberries and feta cheese. I must say it tasted good, but was the smallest sandwich I've ever received. It was not on typical panini bread, but just sliced bread, and they put it in the panini press - that doesn't make it a panini just because you squish two pieces of sliced bread between a toaster! And I bet there was less than an ounce of chicken in that sandwich. There was a small dollop of chicken/cheese mixture in the middle of the sandwich - it didn't even go to the edges, just dry bread all around. The sandwich was supposed to be served with a side dish - I received probably two teaspoons of rice. Once again, it tasted good, but with two bites, not enough! For $7.50, I actually had to go and buy more food somewhere else when I left because it felt like I'd had a snack, or appetizer, not a full lunch. I won't be going back..
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Sebastien I.

Very disappointed by the quiche : no taste, very far from what you'd expect from a French quiche. I also ordered their ham sandwich: for a place that touts making fresh bread everyday, you'd expect the bread on the sandwich not being from the day before! I wish I had ordered the pastry, but then the rest was so disappointing I did not trust the good looks of the tarts!
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Bryan L.

Great breads and desserts Some interesting deli options but the wait in line can be tiresome
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Marie C.

....I am very disappointed with the Macarons, by the way MACARONS not macaroons. Macaroons are a coconut cookie, for such a signature product as it mentions on their website, it is not good. A stale and I mean very stale macaron, We bought five different flavors and all were stale as week old bread. I'm sure they can produce a decent product but this has been my second time with the same results. Macarons should have the texture of a slightly crisp cloud filled with cream, these do not such thing. I really wish I could get my $11.75 back. So disappointed, people are being robbed of such a lovely cookie by passing these off. It's totally fine to age the macarons up to 3 days but not like this.
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Lisa K.

Made a quick stop into Provence when we were waiting in line at Pancake Pantry. We went in for macarons and coffee. My friend loved her coffee, and may have written her own review. This one is solely based on the macarons. Provence had an OK selection - maybe 5 flavors when we were there, including a Tennessee Whiskey flavor I'd never seen before - but they were all stale and crumbly and just not very flavorful. I loved finding macarons in Nashville, but I really wish they had been more fresh.
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Cat D.

Easily the worst experience getting coffee that I've ever had. 9:30am on a Sat morning, small line, order drip coffee and iced latte. 30 MINUTES LATER, I exit with an iced latte and hot liquid crap in a cup. They ran out of drip coffee and the barista rudely told me he was too busy to make it. Ran out of half and half. My latte was 4th on his list of drinks to make and it took 30 minutes. I mean, REALLY.
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Marisa C.

Provence has healthy and delicious food choices. The menu offers items that are off the beaten path and the prices are reasonable. I enjoy their banana nut oatmeal, yogurt with granola, fruit tea, and cafÃ© cubano. And they serve breakfast until 2:00 p.m. Boo-yah!
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ken g.

The bread, pastries and other sweets are great! I did have a horrible quiche here once though. No cheese, no flavor of any kind. It was bare egg. Avoid that quiche, it's donotputinmouth. Everything else is good though.
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Amy S.

The coffee is so good! The place is a bit like Panera Bread, but with a bit of Nashville. They have a lot of different coffee drinks that have twists on them and they all have fun names to them. The wait staff is super friendly as well.
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Teresa B.

I love Provence. I have been going there for years. I love their fresh sandwiches, coffee, tea and salads - however it's the deserts that win the show! Provence is also a great place to buy bread to take home. Provence only uses the best and freshest ingredients and it shows.
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Caitlin B.

I have been to Provence 5-6 times, generally to pop in for an iced coffee on my way to work. I'm usually there right around the time it opens, and get my coffee quickly. It's a solid iced coffee. Not the best I've ever had, but certainly better than Starbucks. In the past few weeks, I've been twice for food and coffee. A friend and I stopped by around 9:30am to grab coffee and a "quick" breakfast before a Vanderbilt football game. Initially we planned to go to Fido, but the line was literally out the door, and Provence only had 2 people in line. Seemed like a good idea at the time... my friend ordered a latte, I ordered regular coffee, and we each got a croissant sandwich. We waited about 25 minutes for the latte and the sandwiches. I'm not impatient and would normally be okay with the wait, but when my friend then requested to have her latte in a to-go cup rather than a mug, the barista VERY rudely said, "Sure, because I don't have a million other things to do." It took him MAYBE ten seconds to pour the latte in a to-go cup. If he had simply pointed out where the to-go cups were, she could have easily done it herself. I understand that they were busy, but it's unacceptable to be so rude to a customer. Also we saw people who were at the end of Fido's line walk by with coffees in hand about 10 minutes after we walked by, so it seems like Fido may be more equipped to handle that kind of crowd. The guy who made our sandwiches was incredibly kind and apologized for the wait. The sandwiches were delicious, and I've been back once more and gotten the frittata, which was also good. So three stars for having good food, organic coffee options, and a nice kid making sandwiches. I'm knocking stars for the rude barista and high prices. Also, this is nitpicky, but I wish they had real butter and jam rather than processed, high-fructose corn syrupy packets.
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Rachel S.

Very, very impressed with Provence and very excited about my next visit. I've lived in Nashville for 7 years and this was only my 2nd visit to Provence. How could this be?? I don't know, my first introduction to Provence was for lunch YEARS ago, and I don't really remember what I ate... Maybe I wasn't blown away by that meal? I didn't have a meal on this visit; I was drawn in to the store front by the ad in the window for the Sherlock Holmes lattÃ© - an Irish Cream, caramel flavored espresso drink. I wasn't disappointed, it was wonderful. I actually enjoyed it better than some of my most recent, stranger coffee ventures (like the ginger lattÃ© at dose and the molasses coconut milk specialty drink at Crema - I think I need to stay away from that gingery-spicy flavor family, it's not my favorite). To accompany my lattÃ©, I had an incredible, beautiful little pistachio macaroon. Not the coconut cluster macaroon I'm accustomed to - this macaroon is the French pastry sandwich kind. It was unreal, and beautifully green-colored. Other flavors of macaroons were dyed complimenting colors. Really, I'm so excited about rediscovering this restaurant and bakery. Very much looking forward to another visit, and a more extensive food sampling.
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Kellie B.

Need a place to sip a cool drink while your significant other shops? This is the place for you. Located in the middle of a nice shopping area with outdoor seating for you, your pooch and your loud, active kids. Perfect place for breakfast or lunch. Tall tables, short tables, or large tables for groups are available. Nice selection of salads, baked goods, and sandwiches to go. Impressive coffee and tea menu. There was only one person in line in front of us.
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Sarah W.

I cannot begin to describe how very disappointed I was with my experience at Provence. A couple of friends and I gathered for brunch on the 4th and ... low and behold EVERYTHING was closed. I was not about to jump in line for the Pancake Pantry so we thought "Oh Provence! That will be lovely!". Wrong. Wrong. Wrong. The service was perfunctory, nothing exciting but not actually terrible either. I will give them that, since it was a holiday and few people can joyously work on holidays. We ordered coffee, a selection of macaroons, french toast and the frittata. * The macaroons were not as light and airy as they should have been and they were the wrong size, but the flavor was okay. * The coffee was so-so. Pretty much on par with Starbucks (anyone who knows me knows I appreciate a nice roast and bean, which Starbucks does NOT have). * The french toast was two thick slices of bread with a little sauce drizzled on one of them and CANNED strawberries (IN JULY! wtf?!) with a bit of powdered sugar. * The frittata was extremely bland and topped with a jumble of greens. Not attractive in the slightest. We genuinely enjoy brunch but none of us could consume more than a few bites of the dishes we ordered. EXTREMELY. Disappointed. In all, we spent $40. I will not be returning to Provence. Nutshell: bland food poor presentation too expensive for what it is
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Fran S.

This place feels like a real French cafe. Homemade breads, local ingredients and great ambience. Nestled in between Vanderbilt and Belmont University. We had the turkey panini and my partner had the turkey Reuben. Delicious! The lattes were amazing too. Hot, frothy and perfect on a cold winters day. The customers here are a cool combination of students and locals. We will definitely be back on our next trip.
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Rachel G.

My favorite cafe and place to study in Hillsboro. The hot chocolate is great as well as the tea. I always eat a panini and sometimes treat myself to a chocolate croissant, and it is always amazing. People are friendly there and the wifi works well! However, there are not a lot of outlets, so if you're using your laptop, make sure it's charged!
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Ruben M.

Okay so I went today to this uber cute place! Great staff.. Cute friendly blonde girl, if you catch her. So food..ok the food.. Got a egg salad Sammy which was great but the alfalfa gets a bit old. Still great though. The tea wasn't very sweet, but was it ever so delicious! Great tea and I'm not a tea kinda guy. Buuuut, the berrys on vanilla bean tart was my favorite part of it all! They have awesome and I mean AWESOME pastries and deserts! A must! 5 stars on my watch!
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Palak S.

Lukewarm latte. Got the order wrong twice. Mediocre pastries. To their credit, they refunded our whole order for the inconvenience. But, what I wanted was a great breakfast not a mediocre free meal.
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Ashwin M.

Nashville's local golden egg, Provence Cafe was once really a part of France until the last Ice Age (that ended in Nov 2011). One day a gentleman walked into the cafe (which used to be in Paris) and ordered a cup of coffee. That in itself was not a big deal, only that he made the faux pas of sitting in the restaurant. You see, in Paris, if you want coffee, you sit in the cafe section and if you want food, you sit in the restaurant section. It's a part of their Constitution or something. Anyway, everyone in Paris freaked out when this bizarre incident happened and ostracized Provence by carving it out of Paris and setting it loose. It floated down the Altantic, took a right turn at the Panama Canal and hitchhiked its way to Nashville, where it has since then taken root. I am sad to say that Provence is an overflow lot for Fido and Pancake Pantry. On the days when both these joints are sporting crowd until their parking lots, people throw in their sombreros and say, "I need me some French culture," and head into Provence for their cheeses (get it!? culture!). The choice of bread, pastries, salads, quick bites and macaroons is infinite here. Their coffee mugs are really birdbaths for humming birds (a French thing) and their brunch options are crazy finger licking good. The relatively cramped tables and chairs and the big windows to people watch through give the feeling that one is really in a Parisian cafe. If you are in the mood for a Jack Daniel's or a random hot air balloon float, don't. Head down to Provence and enjoy a slice of France, where you can order coffee in a restaurant , have your cake and eat it too!
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Monica H.

I absolutely love Provence! I come here often with my friends to catch up over a nice cup of coffee and one of their amazing, freshly baked goods. Provence is more of a lunch place, but does serve some great breakfast/brunch foods. If you read my other reviews, you'll see that I'm obsessed with European-style cafes and Provence definitely emulates that European atmosphere. I love the fact that they have outdoor seating too. I wish they had more comfortable outdoor seating and I do think they could use a slight remodel inside, but that's just me being really picky. Overall, I highly recommend Provence if you're looking for a scrumptious bite to eat with a delicious cup of coffee to go with it.
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Leigh J.

Provence might possibly make the world's most perfect grilled cheese sandwich paired with the best ever homemade tomato soup. This sandwich is made from four cheeses melted into one deliciously gooey center that somehow manages to stay attached to the sandwich despite it's best efforts to escape. The bread is a lovely house-baked sourdough that pairs perfectly with the melted cheeses. After being pressed in the grill, the sandwich becomes crisp on the edges while still maintaining enough softness to make every bite perfect. The soup is a harmonious balance of creamy and tomato-y, and is thick enough to coat the sandwich without running down your fingers when you dip it. Clearly not a low fat meal, but it is worth every bite. My husband and I happened upon this casual Paris-inspired cafÃ© by chance, and I'm so glad we did because it has become one of our favourite lunch spots in Nashville. I haven't actually managed to try any of their other lunch offerings because I never want to give up an opportunity to have their grilled cheese, but I have yet to be disappointed by any of the wonderful cakes, cookies, and pastries they also have on offer.
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Emi H.

Provence provides quite the conundrum. On one hand there is a sort of charm that surrounds this French inspired cafe, but on the other hand it's badly in need of a cleaning. The staff is very nice (all men who I assume are also either college students or singers) but they're NID - not into details. Okay so maybe I'm a bit of a Mom, but honestly they need to sweep this store out and wipe down a few tables. Seeing table after table not being wiped down is a huge pet peeve because no one wants to sit at a dirty table with crumbs on it. And even after seeing me wipe down my own table with a napkin they still didn't wipe down other tables. Oh man! Onto the food, I got a fromage salad which consisted of field greens, strawberries, cheese and a light dressing. The salad was okay but I was unimpressed by the amount of "fromage" and strawberries. I really like a hearty salad that is more than just greens and eats like a meal. Maybe this was not what they had planned and secretly discussed that I needed to lose a few pounds? I am not sure. I also ordered the Iced Honey Bee, a honey cinnamon vanilla latte upon the suggestion of Amanda S. It's basically a sweetened milk drink and has a lot of calories, so beware that your ass will get fat off of these suckers. It was a-okay but I think I'd rather have a good old caffeine laced iced coffee or a few espresso shots. I spent about $14 on my lunch and the man at the counter was nice enough to throw in a roll. I unfortunately did not have the time to try their plethora of desserts and baked goods but perhaps on my next trip to Nashville. They were very beautiful when I peered at them through the glass. Although Provence does need a thorough cleaning, it does offer free wi-fi and it was not crowded during my lunch visit. It's locally owned and you can tell they are passionate about baking. But dearest Provence, if you want to have more customers and have them return over and over again, it would be good if you would be more passionate about cleaning. No more crumbs on my table next time, okay? Yelp 365 Challenge: #206/365 (The Honey Bee)
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Leigh W.

Service was fine. We shared the sandwich with the egg, bacon and asparagus on it which was delicious. The bread was spot on.
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Lauren L.

Such a lovely little bakery/cafe! It's very quiet and relaxing. I really like to pop in here for a light lunch or a snack. Their sandwiches and pastries are very good! Everyone there was also very nice.
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Dee H.

All I'm gonna say is how are you going to be a breads and pastry place and run outta croissants? if it happens more than once, its a problem! all that aside, the breakfast panini was good, but it'd be nice to have the croissants.
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Stacie F.

Food was decent and they had some authentically french pastries. However, our service was not good and it was pretty pricey. $10 for a little salad. I'd go back again for coffee and a dessert, but that's about it. AND for a french inspired cafe in a part of town with a well respected university, I can't help but bust out some french grammar..... It's "une" pÃ¢tisserie (a feminine noun) and not "un" pÃ¢tisserie (a masculine noun).
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Katherine L.

Well hello there Honey Latte, not too sweet and just perfect! This is what I would typically make every day, so it was nice that I didn't have to look for honey to add to my coffee. I wish we had one of these in nola. I love to have breakfast and nice bakeries with a huge selection of pastries, coffee, and tea. It was a sunday morning and the place was packed with a large lineup of people of all types (family, elderly, hipsters, goths, punks, gnarly grad students, etc...). Service was relatively quick with the drinks, however the food took a little longer. I was a bit disappointed because I was sitting on a side table with my friend, she had gotten her food in about 15 minutes, but we sat for a little longer waiting for mine which should have been just as quick. They had actually forgotten my order and I had to go up to the front with my receipt and they were skeptical and gave me looks like I was lying about it! Despite that, the coffee and food was good enough that we took a couple of extra cookies and pastries to go on the road with us for our 10 hour drive back. Entertaining side note, I watched a young girl pour sugar into her mouth out of the serving bottle every time her mother looked away.
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Andrew N.

Got some hot chocolate to go. I wasn't very chocolatey and it seemed like there was more froth/bubbles than actual liquid. It was ok, but I like really chocolatey hot chocolate and am not a fan of froth or whatever was on the top.
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Emily E.

I've been in here before to get French Macaroons, since there aren't many in town that sell them. I wasn't particularly pleased with the FMs & I think it's because of the fact they were at the end of their lifespan (day 3). In any case, I was in Hillsboro recently and my mom wanted to get a piece of really good chocolate. So, we headed in to Provence and ordered a Blood Orange truffle and 3 Salted Caramel truffles. My mom gave the order to one of the guys twice and as my mom was paying I looked in the bag and it was totally wrong-o! No biggie, but glad we checked before leaving :) The cashier said she'd fix it and although she too had to be told twice and have me point to the selections, we left with the correct items. The flavor in the Blood Orange was obvious and good. The Salted Caramel filling was good but VERY minimal. I've never in my life talked about too much chocolate, but these truffles (oh boy, here I go!) had TooMuchChocolate:FillingRatio! The French Macaroons put on a nice show that day though (see picture)!
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Janet S.

A-Ok but a bit hit and miss with both food and service. Had some tasty roast veggies last night and a slice of tiramisu cake and Italian Lemon spongey thing, A-OK but not incredible. $14 total inc an orange pellegrino. The boys behind the counter did not know the answer to "Do you have any gluten free bread", not a difficult question, with the answer being yes or no, perhaps it had been a long day. Lovely little pile of macaroons at the counter, darling teeny weeny ones.
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Lauren S.

This is a great little place to grab breakfast and a coffee. I have no idea why anyone would wait more than an hour standing outside to get into Pancake Pantry -- walk across the street, folks! There are LOTS of breakfast options, but I'm usually on the go when I stop by here so the breakfast panini is a fav (chive eggs, bacon, tomato & cheese... simple yet filling & delicious.) It's also great to grab a loaf of fresh bread for dinner. They can usually suggest something to match what you're making. If you're into specialty coffee, there's a whole board of options. Personally, I go for the drip coffee and it has all been pretty tasty. Can't beat the prices, either. Very affordable.
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Samantha Y.

2 WORDS: WHEAT SOURDOUGH!! I am addicted to this bread.. it is an unhealthy addiction but I cannot stop. It's also a great place to grab a quick breakfast or fancy coffee drink. No complaints on the food, except they do seem to be out of what I want occasionally.
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Megha M.

They had the least amount of wait in all of Hillsboro Village for Saturday morning brunch and decided to try them out ! So glad we did. We tried the breakfast panini - loved it. Quiche - was fresh and amazing. Cappuccino was pretty good too! I may have to go back and try their pastries.
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E E.

We decided to go to the Provence cafe due to the overflow at the Pancake Pantry. I have been there once before and remembered it as fairly good. The food was good, but the service was awful. Three of the employees behind the counter looked as if they wished they were anywhere else in the world and one guy sat behind the counter with his arms crossed doing absolutely nothing while the bistro maid was overworked and couldn't keep up with the drink orders. The whole place was chaos, no rhyme or rhythm. The employees would plop your food down in front of you letting half of it slosh off to the side. Just very careless and the place needed a good cleaning and really just new service employees. Whoever was doing the cooking did an excellent job, but I wont be back, the food was good but not that good.
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Janice T.

Ran in here for a hit chocolate while waiting in the Pancake Pantry line. Took 20 minutes to get 3 hot chocolates, that just tasted like warm milk.
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Cathy B.

Tried to eat here last night about 30 minutes before closing. When I went to place my order I was told that their registers were down and they would not be able to serve me. I had change with me but they insisted that they would need to calculate the tax which they were unable to do without the registers. This was my first and last visit here.
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Kate O.

It really does feel a little like a French bakery in here. While I can't eat most of the pastries, I hear great things about them, and I can definitely vouch for the coffee. Their strawberry salad is delicious, as are many of the other prepared salads and foods.
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Rebecca L.

Nashville for the weekend! Please note that I believe this place has serious 5 star potential--the food looked great. Problems are completely mismanagement from what I can tell. We arrived on Bastille day celebration to find 2 slow dudes totally swamped behind the register. We took pity on them and only ordered ice tea (visibly pre-made in jars on the counter) and a cream puff for me and a ginger cookie for my friend--both completely easy and ready to go items. I would have liked to try the food but it was not meant to be. We waited ages for our ice teas. The staff needs training and just some more help. I have no idea what shift supervisor or manager decides that 2 people are enough for the lone french cafe on a street having a frenchy festival that day. The Cafe could be cleaner also. I was chalking that up to them being too busy but from other reviews, it appears to be the norm. One star because my cream puff was delightful and my friends cookie was good as well. One extra star for all the potential I see----its a nice space and an okay set up. Note to the owner: cruise the other cafes in town and steal a good manager who can whip your place into shape. I have a feeling you will survive anyway because the quality was there with the food and its a good location but you could be making a lot more money and generating a ton more good will from the neighborhood patrons.
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Christine M.

This place has a lot of great things. My experiences here have definitely made me a fan. Here's what I like: 1) the coffee and tea. If I remember correctly, they have Intelligentsia coffee, which they brew well. They have several flavors of tea, which are not supersaturated with sugar. Sometimes they even have lavender lemonade, yum. 2) the pastries and desserts. Dark chocolate/sliced almond haystacks. Salty caramel croissants, many kinds of tarts, macarons, macaroons, homemade marshmallows, panna cotta, and more. Tender, flaky, moist, crispy, as appropriate (no past-its-prime fruit or soggy anything). 3) the food. Sometimes I get a premade salad or sandwich. Sometimes I get a couple of their side salads with some bread. And sometimes I get a made-to-order salad or some soup. 4) the location and ambiance. In the village on 21st ave, near Vanderbilt. It's not usually so crowded I can't get a place to sit, and the feel is sort of rustic and comfortable.
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Jason M.

I absolutely love this place. Their cappuccinos are fabulous. The place is almost never crowded. Why people stand in line at Fido or Pancake Pantry when they can walk across the street to Provence is beyond me. I've had the lunch crepes multiple times and they are awesome. I've also had the scone with sausage gravy and loved it. I keep going back!
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Emily E.

Provence cafe is the most wonderful place I have discovered in Nashville. It is the most peaceful cafe. It feels like a French boulangerie mixed with a coffee shop. I would go there every day if I loved in Nashville.
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Mirini K.

For bakeries in Nashville, this is the closest you'll get to the French bakeries you find in Chicago, NYC, and DC. Read my blog from brunch at Provence at: mirinieats.wordpress.comâ€¦ Also good here: - Breads - Pistachio Macarons or any of their buttercream macarons. - Pecan Sandies - Panna cotta
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Amelia R.

It is really a shame how provence has gone down the drain since there has been a change in management. The past few times I have been there I have been really disappointed. First of all they got rid of the sandwich I have eaten since I was a small child. The turkey and ementaler sandwich was the best and is no longer an option at provence! Aside from that though the last time I went in the people serving behind the counter were rude and seemed to be in a rush even though I was the only one in line. They were also very un-accomodating. I asked if they could put chicken salad on the veggie sandwich for me and they claimed they couldn't because it was a pre-made sandwich so they made me buy a scoop of chicken salad and the sandwich and I had to do it my self. Which isn't a big deal I just expected there to be better customer service. One of the things that disturbed me the most was how filthy the place was. The lights hanging form the celling had about a years worth of dust on them. and the paint is peeling on the walls and it just felt very dirty inside. Unfortunately, I think I will turn to other lunch options in the village, like fidos and jacksons!
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Amanda A.

So here's my main thought on Provence: it's not terrible. The bread is fresh, as are the ingredients. But for some reason, the veggie sandwiches always underwhelm me. They seem sugary when they should be savory, or so tart as to be over whelming. My meat-eating friends always seem happy with their food, so that's important to note. The cookies here are good, as are the chips and the tea. My graduate department caters almost all of our lunches through Provence, but I have to say that if I had a choice, I'd go with Bread & Co. I've never had breakfast or pastries here, so I can't speak to that, but with tastier sandwiches and baked goods available elsewhere, I generally choose the else.
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Janet Y.

When you walk into Provence, it's cute. It definitely reminded me of bakeries in France. The food selection looked delicious, but it was a bit pricey and the service was poor. The stuffed french toast and the chicken salad were pretty good. The quiche was-- eh... ok. I'll probably come back to try it again because the place really left something to be desired.
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Justin R.

If waiting in a mile long line in the scorching heat at Pancake Pantry is not your idea of fun, head across the street to Provence. I saw Provence a few weeks ago when I was walking around Hillsboro Village, and made a mental note that I need to eat there a some point in time. I'm very happy our out-of-town guests were not set on waiting in line at Pancake Pantry. Provence is awesome! They make all of their breads fresh everyday, and you can really tell. For some reason this place reminded me of New Orleans, with it homely feeling. I felt comfortable as soon as I walked in. I ordered a Chai Latte that was so great. Served in a huge mug, this really hit the spot. To eat I ordered the eggs Benedict with breakfast potatoes. Nom! The eggs Benedict was made with salmon instead of ham, which was a much appreciated change. And it was served on a homemade croissant. Perfect! The breakfast potatoes were crispy and delicious. I'm very happy in our decision to give Provence a chance, and cant wait to go back a try some of there other delicious pastries.
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Sai Aung L.

Absolutely French atmosphere. The design is very cool inside and the food displayed looks very delicious. I ordered pre-made tuna sandwich with organic ginger tea. The sandwich is amazing with its delicious looks. I would say that organic ginger tea is very bland. It could be that they don't add sugars and sweeteners. But, they are very healthy. Different types of cakes are displayed and they are so yummy. For desserts, I order chocolate cake and carrot cake. They just melt in my mouth, diffusing into my taste buds and firing all their flavors inside my mouth. I love having them. I highly recommend the place. Also, for snacks, they have unique snacks such as green beans coated with wasabi. Amazing restaurant.
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Amanda H.

Lovely place. A haven on a busy Sunday afternoon when Fidos and pancake pantry are packed. I have very little patience in long lines when it's hot outside, so I was very glad to step in here and see plenty of empty tables. The Sherlock Holmes is wonderful, as well as the dirty chai. We ordered the breakfast panini and a few cookies. Wonderful!
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Christina C.

Had breakfast here on Day 1 of my stay in Nashville this past weekend and I have to say it's a very cute, quaint little place, but the breakfast food is not very good. Friends and I ordered the scrambled eggs with sausage and bread. The eggs were spicy, a friend ordered some grits that were really not good at all (I tried them), and at the end of it all I had to clean off my plate and drop it off at the counter. I was looking for something a little more tasty and a little better service.
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Mike J.

Brain Dead Goth Zombies It's not solely the fault of the incompetent staff - you'd be a brain dead goth zombie too if you had to deal with the Pancake Pantry overflow every morning. You know what we mean...the chunky family of four, who after waiting 30 minutes in the Pancake Pantry line decide to jump ship, cross the street and grab some pancakes at Provence. Only problem, Provence doesn't sell pancakes... Even so, the service is PAINFULLY S-L-O-W. So slow, that about half the time we wind up leaving without placing our order. Folks, all it takes is ONE person ahead of you in the line to order a sandwich that requires "toasting" and you are on the hook for a 7-10 minute wait. Integral to this the fact that you cannot place your order until the person in front of you has been handed their completed order. Just want coffee? Too bad. Three people ahead of you in line; hope you brought a book. Or feel free to amuse yourself by watching the three employees lolly-gagging behind the counter. They are cool cats, with nice tats; are they working? One looks bored, the other looks hung over and bored, and the third contemplates operating the espresso machine, thinks better of it, and goes back to looking bored. Now he's looking at his fingers, wiggling them around from time to time. Will he go help "hung-over and bored" with the sandwich order, or, maybe snag us a coffee cup so we can finally get our self-service coffee...of course not. We get the arrogantly shabby Village vibe, but at some point, we just want our coffee. Management, are you out there???
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Catherine W.

I've been going to the 21st Ave location for 14/15 years. I take my son here now. The pastries are ridiculously deliciously. The ingredients aren't cheap, so neither are the prices. Try the biscotti, anything pistachio, chocolate croissant, the list is really endless. Their sandwiches are fantastic. You'll laugh at the people in line for pancake pantry as you eat your toasted, freshly made, ham and cheese breakfast croissant. Their breakfast food options are all well done. Of course they have tons of breakfast pastries too. They brew Intelligentsia coffee (not my fav). They have raw sugar. I always get their Dancing Goats drip coffee... It's the only one that isn't intelligentsia.
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Rudy L.

This place has a lot of great things. My experiences here have definitely made me a fan. The the pastries and desserts are BOMB/AMAZING. Dark chocolate/sliced almond haystacks. Salty caramel croissants, many kinds of tarts, macarons, macaroons, homemade read more Â» marshmallows, panna cotta, and more. Tender, flaky, moist, crispy, as appropriate (no past-its-prime fruit or soggy anything).
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Zee M.

Had to amend my rating a bit. The options are fewer and that's sad to see. I guess it's the economy, but still...
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Sarah C.

If you are looking for a place to study or conduct a meeting I would recommend Provence in Hillsboro Village. Not only do they have a number of seating options (high tops, low two-person and family farm style which is my personal favorite) but they also have goo-gobs of delicious baked goods as well as soup. On this particular visit, my second and counting, I ordered the butternut squash chipotle soup. It went down so smooth on a cold evening for $4. It came with two slices of fresh baked bread. Oh, the bread. Some may feel that bread is just bread. Well, I'm not one of those people. Provence incorporates hearty flavor into the closest thing to farm-fresh bread that I have been able to find. I could have used some more bread with my cup of soup though. Their menu is by no means limited to soup and bread, sandwiches, cakes and other assorted treats are on there too.
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Katherine S.

Had a cappuccino which was very good but had to remind them twice to make it. The breakfast sandwich was bland but the bread was amazing. Had a slice of cheesecake which tasted like it had been in the walk - in for a week. Know what I mean when it takes on that gummy texture with flavor that tastes like it has trapped odors into it. I gave it 3 stars because the bread, croissants, and other non dessert baked goods really are very well done, anything else is mediocre so as tasty as it looks... just skip it. Although the service was subpar I could see myself getting bakery items to go from this place... it's only saving grace.
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Lyndi S.

I'm gonna go out on a limb and say that I'd rather sit in here on a hot Sunday morning, sipping a freshly made latte mind you, than stand in line at Pancake Pantry. While I love Pancake Pantry (and will stand in line for out-of-towners), I was pleased to finally visit this place after window shopping my little heart out over the tarts and creamy coffees handed out in wide-brimmed (real!) coffee mugs. We ventured inside to find that this place is actually huge. The high ceilings reminded me of New Orleans, but the cafe itself reminded me of Paris cafes, and that combo right there had me giddy with excitement (but not too giddy - I hadn't had my coffee yet). I ordered the scrambled eggs with tomatoes and serrano peppers, grits, toast, and a honeybee latte. Delicious! The tomatoes and peppers were fresh and offered a great kick, and the grits were spicy, creamy and gone in 2 minutes flat. The eggs could have been a little less cooked, but I prefer them runnier than most, so I couldn't really hate on that. The latte was honey/vanilla inspired, and was just strong enough to keep me lasting through the 100 degree Sunday afternoon I spent walking around in the Nashville summer heat! I am thrilled to go back and try some of their delicious pastries, or their wide array of fresh sandwich and salad options!
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Elizabeth A.

I've been to Provence three times and I've only had one positive experience. Overall the food is mediocre. I had the frittata one morning that was dry and tasteless. I took about 3 bites until I realized eating it wasn't worth the calories. Today, I had the croque madame which was nothing special. And the service was even worse. When my friend asked for it without ham, they looked at her like she had 3 heads and responded with attitude and told her "You can just take it off." Welllll if she can "just take it off," why can't the "french" chef in the back do it? Besides that, they really need to take a trip to Homegoods, buy a few French kitchy decorations and spice it up in there. It could be so charming. My third visit definitely wasn't a charm. And will probably be my last.
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Catherine D.

It was a little crowded, but we found a great table outside and the french cookies were delicious as was my fancy coffee. Totally worth the price. I enjoyed my experience here and would go back again soon if I didn't have to find parking in this area.
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Sam L.

My first encounter with Provence was buying a loaf of rosemary & olive oil bread at the Nashville Farmer's Market. That same day, while wandering around on 21st ave, we decided to stop in for a cup of coffee & piece of cake. It was absolutely delicious (very strong coffee!). I was so glad to see that they serve Intelligentsia coffee, since that is what I was used to drinking in Chicago. We took our bread to Arrington Vineyards as part of our picnic (with garlic & dill cheese YUM!), and it was fantastic. We drizzled some olive oil on it & made little sandwiches with some different meats. It was amazing!
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Addison S.

I stopped in this week (I'm here about once a month) and opted for the soup and a cup a joe. The soup (OMFG) was Spicy Spinach and Crawfish (WTF?) and it was SO AMAZING. The coffee was good. Could have been better... ordered the Nutty Turtle Mocha, and while the flavour was fun I felt like I was drinking simply coffee with fun creamer. Didn't taste quite like a latte. Cheers!
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Krista P.

A bit pricey, however a delightful little cafe with delicious coffee and pastries.
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Ruiqiu K.

Donc, je suis venue ici pour rencontrer des Ã©trangers pour un peu de conversation en franÃ§ais. I was a bit disappointed initially in their sandwich offerings -- I don't know what I was expecting, but I really thought that sandwiches were going to be made to order, not sitting in their refrigerated section wrapped in plastic. But after I had a bite of their veggie Montecito, all was well in my world. The place can get loud when it's busy -- loud enough that I couldn't hear the conversation of the people I was with. And since I was there to improve my listening comprehension of French, I think I missed a quarter of what was being said -- if I understood it. The place crams as many tables and chairs that they can get away with. But I've lived in college towns nearly all my life; I think for a cafe near campus, this is par for the course. I will definitely be back to try out their breakfast offerings.
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First P.

This review is for their lunch. After this experience, I will think twice before going to a bakery for lunch. Model and Tartine are the only exceptions. I had their breakfast special, which was an absolute watery mess, but their bread wasn't bad. They didn't have salt. Who the hell DOESN"T have salt, I think at that point they were just trying to be rude since this other mishap happened. My husband panicked and got a tuna salad sandwich (there was a line and all the menu items were OUT). So he receives this sandwich that looks like it got sat on by a 400lb man. There is a nonexistence to the tuna salad, which might have been a blessing, because it was watery. Yes, watery. So, the man returns his sandwich telling them its just not edible, which he normally would never do. It was a $9 sandwich! Naturally a lil attitude and hesitant compensation concluded that never again lunch experience.
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Amanda S.

enter. drool. decide. order. fantasize. go back the next day. that's pretty much how it went down for me. first of all, get an ICED honey bee. milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and honey. delicious. my friend got it warm and it just didn't do it for me. iced. now then. you'll go cross-eyed at the carby offerings:: housemade loaves under $6 (WHAT?!?!!) including, but not limited to, pumpernickel, new york rye, rosemary thyme olive oil, and sesame sourdough. holy moly. over two days i purchased a cinnamon macaroon with vanilla buttercream filling, a handmade vanilla marshmallow, a cinnamon-walnut danish, a pecan sandie, and a couple baby brioche buns. gourmet goodness that totaled about $10. the countertops are a little messy and the trashcans were overflowing and soiled on the outside, and it's survival of the fittest if you want to find seating inside (even though there are plenty of tables..it really is so good that it stays consistently packed), but i would definitely live here if i lived in nashville.
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Address : 1705 21st Ave S
Nashville, TN, 37212
Phone (615) 386-0363
Website https://www.provencebreads.com
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Opening Hours

Mon :7:00 am - 8:00pm

Specialities

Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Breakfast, Brunch
Parking : Street, Private Lot
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 : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : No
Caters : Yes
Good for Working : Yes

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