🍽️ Restaurant Run of the Week: Puffy Muffin

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If you grew up anywhere around Nashville, there’s a good chance you’ve been to Puffy Muffin at least once. And if you haven’t, this is one of those spots that immediately feels familiar the second you walk in.

Located down in Brentwood, Puffy Muffin has been around since the late ’80s, and it shows in the best way possible. Cozy bakery vibes, super friendly staff, and a menu that sticks to what it does best instead of trying to be trendy.

Breakfast and brunch are the move here. The desserts and pastries get most of the attention, but the savory options deserve just as much love: quiche, casseroles, and classic breakfast plates that feel homemade in the best way.

The bakery case alone can stop you in your tracks. Cinnamon rolls, scones, cakes, and desserts that somehow feel both comforting and special at the same time. It’s also a go-to if you need a cake for a birthday, shower, or any celebration that calls for something legit. I went with a coconut creme pie that was delicious.

Puffy Muffin isn’t flashy, and that’s exactly why people keep coming back. It’s relaxed, welcoming, and feels like a place that hasn’t changed much because it didn’t need to.

In a city full of new restaurants popping up every week, Puffy Muffin is a reminder that consistency matters. It’s a classic Nashville-area spot that’s done things the right way for decades. If you’re looking for a reliable breakfast, a slow brunch, or just a really solid pastry and coffee, this one’s always a safe bet.

Sometimes the classics really are the best.

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• 📍Location: Brentwood

• 🍴Recommendation: Just browse the dessert case and get something

• ⭐️ Highlight: Service, atmosphere, pastries

🔎 Last Eaten Review: Farmhouse Breakfast

The Farmhouse Breakfast at Puffy Muffin is an easy win if you want something filling that still tastes homemade. I went with sausage over bacon and swapped the toast for biscuits and gravy, then added a pancake as my side with blueberries. Everything came out warm and comforting: fluffy scrambled eggs, hearty sausage, a light blueberry pancake, and biscuits and gravy that tasted straight out of someone’s kitchen. Simple, classic Southern breakfast done right.

🥐 Check them out: https://puffymuffin.com/

Have a great day!

Hueston Nelson | Publisher | The Nashville Grapevine