Sun Diner — Restaurant in Nashville-Davidson

Very small footprint with 3 U shaped counters and 2 booths with a visible kitchen and were good and busy around 11am. You stand and wait in line on the wall until seats open up and the servers call for you to sit (maybe 10-15 mins for us?). You are sitting at community countertops so if you need privacy or have a problem being close to people you dont know this isnt your spot, but its also part of the charm.

Servers were very good, clearly experienced taking orders for 7 people in a row without writing anything down. Quick to get what you need and always moving back and forth partnering to get things done. There was definitely an energetic feel to the place and the pace at which people were doing things. Almost like, "We know we have the goods and people want to get it, so lets hurry up and make that happen for them". They were kind, but firm about what was happening, they had control.

Menu (mostly breakfast) is moderately small compared to many american diners that have huge menus. One side of one page but the choices were meaningful, no need for a # next to every egg/meat combo. I personally went for the Chicken and Waffles which I had only tried once elsewhere. They were quite good, probably like a 8/10 for me, still room to improve with maybe more seasoning on the chicken I think but it was VERY freshly made and the waffle was pretty excellent. I tried my mothers country fried steak too, and found that to be a bit bland for my liking.

Overall I had a very good experience and would easily recommend somebody...

Located in the Heart of Music City beside the Johnny Cash Museum on 3rd Street near Broadway. Sun Diner offers southern hospitality and gourmet cuisine day and night. Our specially designed menu compliments the unique interior that celebrates Sun Records’ legendary artists we have recognized for decades. The Creme Brulee French Toast is so good it's been outlawed in most states. The service is fast and friendly and they treat their guests like superstars.

There is something special cookin' in their kitchen, stuff that culinary dreams are made of. Dasmine, one of the staff members came out to greet me. Made my night. This is beyond southern hospitality, it's Nashville hot.

The Sun Records sound was a fusion of rock & roll and country music (or hillbilly, as it was called in the 50’s) that was labeled rockabilly. The Sun sound was exemplified by early Sun recordings made by Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash and Roy Orbison. Take a look at their photo gallery hanging throughout the joint. Legends in every frame.

COME ON IN!

HOURS:

• OPEN ALL WEEK • 7 AM – 3 PM DAILY • 7 AM – 3 PM & 7 PM – 3 AM FRIDAY & SATURDAY

Reservations are not accepted, but walk-ups are always encouraged. It's a friendly venue with a host team that accommodates all guests in a timely manner. I promise you, they'll find a seat for you.

Don't forget to get your souvenirs in...

This place was super unexpected and literally right next to the busy chaos of Broadway Street and so many people that I thought it would be crazy inside of the restaurant as well, but boy, was I wrong! Once you walk inside, it's quiet as ever, and you can only hear what's happening inside the diner. We were greeted by a friendly server, and I proceeded to order a waffle which was absolutely perfect, fresh orange juice, & the cheese crusted breakfast wrap, which had exactly that....cheese crust. it was absolutely amazing! My girlfriend ordered the short rib hash, and it was good, although there could've been more short rib meat added into it because there was literally little to no short rib. The orange juice was actually fresh, and the waffle was perfectly crispy and fluffy. I highly recommend this breakfast stop and will be going back once we return to Nashville! Thank you to all the servers and back of house...