West End Café - First Look

Nashville Restaurants and Food
West End Café - First Look

There’s been a serious breakfast and quality sandwich shortage in the West End area for some time now. The West End Café opened three weeks ago to fill the void. It’s an upscale diner in concept and menu, with an emphasis on breakfast and lunch. The good news is that they stay open until 9 p.m. for dinner, including some small plates. The sandwiches we tried hit the spot. Hot and tender roast beef paired with brie and horseradish aioli is a simple and yet effective combination on lightly toasted and thin-cut sourdough. This isn’t a “stuff the sandwich full” type of joint. Expect carefully chosen ingredients and moderation in construction. The house made chips are big, thick and flavorful. A spring mix salad was fresh and crisp. They serve wine, beer and have bar selections as well. We spotted a number of folks doing mimosas on a recent Sunday. Breakfast is primarily the usual line-up of egg choices. Check out the web site for complete menus.

The West End Café should be a prime hang-out for hung-over college students and those of us older folks just looking for some good food. It’s a welcome addition to the neighborhood at 17th and West End. We’ll be back again soon and have a full review.

West End Café
1720 West End Avenue
Nashville
615-321-2209
www.westendcafenashville.com