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When you visit Nashville<\/a>, you\u2019re in for great music and friendly, good-natured folks. You can also get excited about all the cheap eats in Nashville\u2014from favorites like hot chicken and barbecue pork to unexpected picks like banh mi and hot dogs. This city will give your taste buds something to sing about. Wondering what cheap foods in Nashville you can\u2019t miss? Read our guide to find out!<\/p>\n

1. Pancake Pantry<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n

1796 21st<\/sup> Ave S, Nashville, TN, 37212<\/em><\/p>\n

The Pancake Pantry serves a variety of sweet and savory pancakes topped with sauces and syrups made from family recipes. Check out their good-as-pie Apple Walnut Pancakes or the bacon-and-green-chili-stuffed Santa Fe Cornmeal Pancakes.<\/p>\n

2. Arnold\u2019s Country Kitchen<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n

605 8TH<\/sup> Ave S, Nashville, TN, 37203<\/em><\/p>\n

Get your southern-fried fix at this down-home joint that\u2019s also a James Beard American Classic Award recipient. This prestigious honor hasn\u2019t affected Arnold\u2019s affordability\u2014it\u2019s still one of the best cheap restaurants in Nashville. Arnold\u2019s menu rotates daily, so come on a Monday for fried chicken or Wednesday for fried catfish.<\/p>\n

3. Hattie B\u2019s Hot Chicken<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Various locations in Nashville<\/em><\/p>\n

If you like your chicken as hot as your music, head over to Hattie B\u2019s for the food Nashville is famous for: hot chicken. What\u2019s hot chicken? It\u2019s a crispy-fried piece of chicken covered in spicy sauce and often served as an open-face sandwich. This amazing restaurant also lets you choose how daring you want to be, with spice levels ranging from \u201cSouthern\u201d (no heat) to \u201cShut The Cluck Up!!!\u201d<\/p>\n

4. Martin\u2019s Bar-B-Que Joint<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Various locations in Nashville<\/em><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t even think about leaving Nashville without treating yourself to a heaping plate of Tennessee barbecue. One of the most iconic cheap restaurants in Nashville is also one of the most delicious: Martin\u2019s Bar-B-Que Joint, where a whole hog is pit-roasted every day and you can eat your fill for well under $20.<\/p>\n

5. Biscuit Love<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n

316 11th<\/sup> Ave S, Nashville, TN, 37203<\/em><\/p>\n

Grab a fresh, hot, buttery biscuit to sop up all that barbecue sauce. Biscuit Love serves plain biscuits a la carte as well as a variety of biscuit-based meals.<\/p>\n

6. Miss Saigon<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n

5849 Charlotte Pike, Nashville, TN, 37209<\/em><\/p>\n

It\u2019s not all biscuits and barbecue in Nashville; this city also has a strong scene for international cuisine. Miss Saigon serves fresh, tasty Vietnamese food, and they even advertise $10 lunch specials.<\/p>\n

7. Frothy Monkey<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Various locations in Nashville<\/em><\/p>\n

If you feel yourself slowly slipping into a food coma and need to pep up for a night out in Music City, head over to Frothy Monkey and get your java fix. This coffee roaster and caf\u00e9 serves fresh brews with house-made syrups.<\/p>\n

8. Vegan Vee Gluten-Free Bakery<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

306 46th<\/sup> Ave N, Nashville, TN, 37209<\/em><\/p>\n

If you follow a restrictive diet, you don\u2019t need to miss out on the sweetest treats in Nashville. All Vegan Vee\u2019s items are vegan, gluten-free, and peanut-free, proving that allergy-free food can still be delicious and satisfying\u2014as well as a great option for cheap food in Nashville. Try the vanilla confetti cupcakes or the triple chocolate brownies.<\/p>\n

9. Uncle Bud\u2019s Catfish Chicken & Such<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

2719 Old Lebanon Rd., Nashville, TN, 37214<\/em><\/p>\n

The name says it all. Uncle Bud\u2019s is well-known for its cornmeal-dusted fried catfish and all-you-can-eat sides, including hush puppies, slaw, and fries. You\u2019ll also find other Southern favorites on the menu, like sweet tea and fried shrimp. Be bold and try the gator tail bites or frog legs! This is an excellent cheap restaurant in Nashville you\u2019ll never forget.<\/p>\n

10. Edley\u2019s Bar-B-Que<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Various locations in Nashville<\/em><\/p>\n

Banana pudding, like barbecue, is a Nashville staple. At Edley\u2019s Bar-B-Que, you\u2019ll find Tennessee barbecue and sides, but you\u2019ll also find the classic Nashville banana pudding dessert. Custard layered with vanilla cookies makes for a scrumptious dish that melts in your mouth and crunches at the same time. You gotta love when the best cheap eats in Nashville are also the sweetest.<\/p>\n

11. Gabby\u2019s Burgers & Fries<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n

493 Humphreys St., Nashville, TN, 37203<\/em><\/p>\n

Burgers are magical, aren\u2019t they? Meat, veggies, and a crunchy bun combine for the perfect meal. Mosey over to Gabby\u2019s on Humphreys Street for a simple menu that packs a punch. Favorites include the chili burger, bacon swiss burger, and the double patty burger that encourages you to \u201cunfasten the belt.\u201d You won\u2019t see anything over $11 on the board, so go ahead and treat yourself to one of those classic milkshakes.<\/p>\n

12.\u00a0 The Grilled Cheeserie<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n

2003 Belcourt Ave, Nashville, TN, 37212<\/em><\/p>\n

Cheese lovers unite! Nashville is the mecca of a certain ooey-gooey delight: the grilled cheese sandwich. This is one of the best cheap foods in Nashville, with sandwiches oozing with cheese (of course), along with options like roast beef, marinated artichokes, free-range turkey, and bacon. Craving a monster of meat and aioli sauce? You can get that, too\u2014create your own!<\/p>\n

13. Cori\u2019s Dog House<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n

106 29th<\/sup> Ave N, Nashville, TN, 37203<\/em><\/p>\n

Nashville might be better known for its hot chicken, but you can\u2019t deny the power of a tasty weenie. The menu is like a map of the United States. The New York dog comes slathered in mustard and sauerkraut, while the Cincinnati dog comes with mustard, chili, cheese, and onion. If you prefer the flavors of the West, you can order the West Texas, which comes with BBQ sauce and onion rings. Additionally, you can indulge in tropical flavors when you order the Hawaii dog with pineapple mango relish. For variety alone, it\u2019s no wonder this is one of the best cheap eats in Nashville.<\/p>\n

14.\u00a0 The Cookery<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n

1827 12th<\/sup> Avenue South, Nashville, TN, 37203<\/em><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s something you don\u2019t see every day: coffee-rubbed baked fries. After a trip to The Cookery, you\u2019ll never look at fries the same way again. Order up a big batch of favorites like the Cockney fries, topped with white gravy and parmesan, or the BBQ pork fries, with pork and caramelized onions. They also offer a half-dozen types of salad to choose from if you feel like balancing it out.<\/p>\n

Though you could easily spend your whole trip enjoying the best cheap places to eat in Nashville, there are all kinds of inexpensive adventures to be had in this city. Get excited about some of the unforgettable things to do in Nashville<\/a>:<\/p>\n