This Nashville institution is a can't-miss. Set in a peaceful, rural area, the Loveless Cafe features a country dining room decor with checked tablecloths, old wood floors, and lovely old fireplaces. Breakfast is the most popular meal, but you can't go wrong if you order the brittle-crusted fried chicken for lunch. This restaurant is a local favorite, but you might spot some celebrities here also. The house specialties include award-winning country ham and red-eye gravy and scratch biscuits with homemade preserves. There is also a catalog of food items packed to go.

Loveless Cafe Information:

• American, Southern menu. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Closed Dec 25. Children's menu. Casual attire. Outdoor seating.