12 Best Restaurants in Wedgewood-Houston, Nashville

Gabby’s is where real people of all sorts go for really good burgers (grass-fed beef or vegan) and addictive sweet potato fries. The ever-present line moves quickly; eat at the tables or small counter overlooking the grill, or grab and go.

The bright, pleasant shop opened in 2018; the nonprofit enterprise behind it was established in 2008 to train and mentor students. In addition to prepared coffees, the shop sells the beans, soaps, and scrubs made by the students, as well as mugs and T-shirts bearing the coffeehouse logo. All profits support programs and scholarships for the students.

Opened in fall 2018, this Houston Station coffee shop, or rather, lounge, has baked goods made fresh in its tiny kitchen, a large selection of syrups that are used in its house-made Italian sodas, and, of course, hot and iced coffee. The atmosphere is old-school cozy, even more so on Saturday afternoons when there is live jazz.

Opened in February 2016, this small restaurant (and bar) seats only 24 diners (RSVPs are encouraged; walk-ins are welcomed when space is available). Parties of four to six are offered a five-course, prix fixe meal; smaller groups may order à la carte from a selection of American fare.

Look for the large gravel parking lot at the Track One development and you’ll find this delightful spot serving large, fresh sandwiches with foodie-worthy options—and any sandwich can be made into a salad. The interior is cozy, there are several picnic tables on the front porch; fill out one of the postcards next to the checkout and Clawson’s will mail it.

Opened in the summer of 2018, Crest is billed as Nashville's first donation-based coffeehouse—in other words, it's pay what you wish for the coffee and teas. It hosts trivia nights, open-mics (welcome to Nashville!), and also takes part in the Wedgewood-Houston art crawls. Baked goods from Sweet 16th Bakery in east Nashville.

This small space is airy and bright, and maintains a bit of its pop-up-shop origins. Serving breakfast and lunch items—including soups and sandwiches—the best options are the cookies and pastries made on-site and also sold at a number of Nashville eateries. Marble-topped tables and black café chairs inside; outdoor seating in warmer months. The baking room is cloaked in a wooden shell that also wraps the counter. Only basic coffee, but it’s from local coffee shop Crema.

Falcon opened in spring 2018 in a small former church. A light menu includes sandwiches after 11 am. Uses local beans from local roasters.

The spacious interior shares the rustic elegance—rough brick walls, rich hardwood floors—found throughout Houston Station. The hearty menu's large portions are balanced by sampler-sized chocolate mousse and other desserts. Vintage items include a large card catalog at the entrance to the dining room.

A small specialty grocery, Sassafras also has a window-filled deli space with great views of the fast-changing neighborhood from its corner location; picnic tables out front are a warm-weather seating option. The menu features sandwiches and breakfast items, including a number of vegetarian and vegan options.

Lots of chicken—wings, quarters and, of course, thighs—all smoked or grilled using a signature applewood blend, is served here; they also offer salads and chicken burgers and tacos. The restaurant gets especially crowded at lunch.

Located within the Fort Houston arts complex, this small café resembles the open-plan dwelling of your trendy friend's apartment. Breakfast—bagels, scrambles, sandwiches—is available all day; sandwiches are served at lunch (gluten-free bread is available).