Substrate

4.3 ( 279 reviews )
Checking... 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM See Hours
$10–20
1210 Wedgewood Ave, Nashville, TN 37212, United States
+1 615-823-3292

Located at 1210 Wedgewood Ave in Nashville, Substrate stands out as a highly praised café, seamlessly blending a welcoming atmosphere with exceptional food. Customers like C Blackwell rave about the classic breakfast offerings, emphasizing the delicious scrambled eggs and friendly service. This café attracts a diverse crowd, ensuring you can usually find a seat, as noted by Kitty Barrow. She particularly appreciates their vegetarian options, like the impressive vegetarian sausage and innovative mushroom tacos, which cater to health-conscious diners.

Derek Sexton shares high praise for their breakfast biscuit with sausage, claiming it to be the best he has ever tried. Additionally, the breakfast burrito packs a flavorful punch, while Lindsay Best highlights the avocado toast, calling it the best she's encountered. Substrate's commitment to accommodating dietary preferences is evident, with an array of plant-based and vegan choices available, making it a haven for every palate.

With a cozy ambiance, attentive staff, and a menu that melds traditional breakfast staples with modern twists, Substrate is a must-visit spot in Nashville. Its impressive culinary offerings ensure that it’s not just a breakfast destination but a cherished experience.

Amenities and More

  • Service options
    • Outdoor seating
    • Delivery
    • On-site services
    • Takeaway
    • Dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Fast service
    • Great coffee
    • Great tea selection
    • Live music
    • Live performances
  • Popular for
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Solo dining
    • Good for working on laptop
  • Accessibility
    • Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Offerings
    • Alcohol
    • Coffee
    • Comfort food
    • Healthy options
    • Organic dishes
    • Prepared foods
    • Quick bite
    • Small plates
    • Vegan options
    • Vegetarian options
  • Dining options
    • Breakfast
    • Brunch
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Catering
    • Dessert
    • Seating
    • Table service
  • Amenities
    • Gender-neutral toilets
    • Toilet
    • Wi-Fi
    • Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Groups
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
    • Transgender safe space
    • University students
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Credit cards
    • Debit cards
    • NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs
  • Parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Parking
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed
    • Dogs allowed inside
    • Dogs allowed outside

Reviews For Substrate

C Blackwell
Jun 12,2025
Four of us ate here due to proximity from our bnb. We all loved everything. Classic breakfast, breakfast bowl, turnover, muffin, biscuits, tea & coffee. The scrambled eggs were delicious. Friendly quick and helpful service too. They checked their gravy ingredients for an allergen without hesitation. Definitely coming back every day of our stay.
Derek Sexton
May 9,2025
Awesome amazing breakfast biscuit with sausage. The biscuits are the best biscuits I've had and the breakfast burrito was full of favor. The greens are fresh and the blackened catfish was great
Kitty Barrow
Apr 26,2025
Great place! Never so busy you can't find a seat. The vegetarian sausage is amazing. It's my favorite place to get breakfast of all the coffee shops in town. Also easy (and free) to find parking. Update, they are now selling Mushroom Supplements and I've love their Mushroom Tacos. FINALLY great vegetarian protein options that are healthy and tasty!
Karen Hoff
Apr 25,2025
Running errands with daughter Flora Hoff . We stopped in at Cafe Ma'Kai. Flora had mushroom toast and I had a breakfast sandwich. The food was delicious.
Lindsay Best
Apr 8,2025
This lovely restaurant has great service, friendly staff and amazing food. The coffee was hot, fresh and delicious, the pitcher or mimosas was a great deal. I highly recommend the avocado toast. It’s literally the best avocado toast I’ve ever had. They had several plant based and vegan options. I will definitely visit again on my travels.
Hannah Murdock
Apr 5,2025
Stopped by for coffee and enjoyed a delicious flat white! I also decided to try some avocado toast and that was equally tasty! There’s plenty of indoor seating as well as some tables outside on the patio!
Megan Milligan
Mar 27,2025
If I could give 20 I would! This place is the real deal. Easy parking. Food is made from scratch and absolutely amazing. Their homemade strawberry lemonade is the best I’ve ever had in my life. Atmosphere is calm, bright and open. Everyone here is exceptional. I 100% recommend this place. Tell your friends!
Sophia M. P.
Mar 12,2025
Just got brunch there. Fabulous!!! The vegetarian burrito was one of the best we EVER had. The coffees taste so good and the atmosphere is nice & relaxed. Absolutely love it. 10/10 recommend.

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