Elliston Place Soda Shop - Nashville, TN

A soda shop and meat-and-three lunch room, Elliston Place serves a full Southern repertoire from country ham and biscuits to fried chicken and delightful lemon icebox pie.

94% Approval Rating (17 votes)

Overall: Worth planning a day around

Must Eats

Grilled Cheese Burger (N/A)

Ham & Egg Biscuit ($3.00)

country ham ($6.00)

biscuits ($2.00)

chess pie ($2.00)

milk shake ($3.00)

Burgers and fries ($5.00)

Written Reviews

Michael Stern

"Little changed since it opened over sixty years ago, Elliston Place is a soda shop and much, much more. Yes, you can get wonderful milk shakes, malts, and sundaes, but this is one of the best opportunities in Nashville to enjoy the ritual midday meal known as “meat ..." [Read More].

brentk

December 18, 2005

"Until recently, I hadn't been to Elliston Place for many years, and I did have fond memories. So it is with much disappointment that I have to report about the very ordinary ham and egg biscuit and less than mediocre service I experienced on a recent visit. The ..." [Read More].

Route 11

December 14, 2003

"Elliston Place is kind of an oasis in a small, funky strip of business very close to downtown Nashville. Unassuming from the outside, it has just enough neon to beckon small town folks looking for a bite of home. The decor is classic soda fountain with just ..." [Read More].

Logbooks

8/21/2005 - pmrkr2, $10
7/20/2004 - Michael Stern, $7
6/16/2002 - Michael Stern, $6

Map & Directions

2111 Elliston Place, Nashville, TN
615-327-1090

Hours & Policies

Seasons:	Open Year Round
Meals Served:	Breakfast, Lunch, Dessert
Operational Hours:	Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:	No
Alcohol Served:	No
Outdoor Seating:	No
Reservations Accepted:	No
Delivery Available:	No
Takeout Counters:	Yes

"Country ham, grits, biscuits, and eggs: here is breakfast sure to get you whistling "Dixie.""
Michael Stern

"In the world of "breakfast sandwiches," this country ham and egg on a buttermilk biscuit is king. Note that there is a slab of ham both above and below the egg."
Michael Stern

"We love the interior of the Elliston Place Soda Shop, with its tiny-tile checked floor, vintage counter, and nostalgic signs touting favorite soda fountain specialties. Among the decorative charms is a "stereophonic" juke box at every booth."
Michael Stern

"Note the tiny-tile floor and vintage upholstery. Elliston Place is genuine Americana."
Michael Stern

"This is an interior picture of the Elliston Place Soda Shop in Nashville, TN."
katmaan

"Below this handsome sign is one of the Music City's premier cafes."
Michael Stern