Brightside Bake Shop is my absolute latest discovery, and I cannot believe I missed this place for…read moreso long.First off, I am immensely grateful whenever a bakery has super convenient parking right outside. I arrived early around 8:00 a.m. on a Saturday and immediately noticed a steady stream of people pulling up, grabbing bakes, and heading out. The staff was incredibly cheerful and welcoming, especially for a busy Saturday morning and I really appreciate that. The bakery's display case looked stunning, with every pastry and cookies looking more tempting than the last. I spotted a gorgeous mango croissant that caught my eye, though I decided to save that one for a return trip. I really appreciate a bakery that offers a great balance between savory and sweet options. Our order included an Everything Bagel Croissant, a Prosciutto Croissant, an Almond Chocolate Croissant, and a Monkey Bread. The Everything Bagel Croissant was an absolute genius combination. With a dollop of cream cheese right in the center and everything bagel seasoning on top, it brought the absolute best of my two favorite breakfast worlds together. The Prosciutto Croissant apparently tasted good, my husband claimed! On the sweet side, I thought the Almond Chocolate Croissant was decent. The frangipane was tasty, though a bit on the sweeter side, and I wish there was a bit more dark chocolate to balance that sweetness out. The real star of the show for me, however, was the Monkey Bread. It was gooey, pillowy, incredibly generous with the caramel, and loaded with sticky pecans. It felt like total perfection. I am definitely returning soon to try more.

Stopped in on a Sunday morning around 10am and had an unusually easy experience, parking was…read moreavailable right out front and the shop was completely empty when I walked in. They had a solid selection of pastries available, though no cookies that morning (I've had them here before, so I was a little disappointed to miss those). The staff member immediately recommended the cinnamon roll, so I went with that. I took it home and warmed it up before sharing it with my family, and that definitely made a difference, it was excellent warm. I don't think it would've had the same impact eaten cold. Service was quick, in-and-out in just a few minutes. I didn't notice much in terms of seating, so it seems more grab-and-go than a place to linger. Overall, simple visit but a very strong cinnamon roll recommendation.

Great drop in place if you are looking for a good place to grab a delicious sandwich. I went here…read morelooking for a fresh sandwich and that's exactly what I got. The staff were friendly and prompt to get all the food out quickly. We enjoyed the sandwich of the week, 'Sweet Italian', and the Rotisserie Chicken Sandwich. They have gluten free bread available for purchase. It was a great loaf - I'd highly recommend trying for my gluten free friends. I loved the healthy options this store had to offer and will definitely be going back!

Great steaks. The employees were helpful and friendly and the parking was easy and convenient.read more

Came here on Memorial Day to grab lunch and shop around the vendors. It was the perfect afternoon!…read more We tried a couple of different places: the combo plate (chicken, gyro, and shawarma) from Chicago Style Gyro, chicken plate (w/ mac & cheese and collared greens) from Tasty P's, chicken pesto pizza from Bella Nashville Pizza, and the beef brisket (w/ coleslaw and green beans) from Market City BBQ. Stand outs were definitely the pizza and chicken plate. We also checked out some of the produce vendors and got some fresh peaches and a watermelon and they ended up being so sweet once we got home and tried them. They also have a plant nursery area with a variety of different plants, trees, and gardening items.

Great outdoor/indoor farmers market. They should open at 7AM people were ready way before 8 AM…read more Inside after 8AM only coffee and made in TN store were open. Bought local candy and a steak to take home. Free parking is an awesome thing !!!!!!

Richland park farmers market is my absolute favorite in the area. It is a tent style outdoor market…read morethat runs all year long. The summer months are definitely busier and have lot more vendors but I have never once been disappointed by the selection of veggies, flowers, plants, and pantry stables they have. I always grab a snack or drink to enjoy while I walk around too. Each vendor has been so kind and helpful and a lot of them have recycling programs where if you bring back their packaging you can get a discount!

This tent-style farmers market is outdoors every Saturday all year. Catch the summer market…read more(usually April-October) from 9-12 or the winter market from 10-12. The summer market is busy with lots of dog walkers and about 100 vendors. The Instagram and website are well-maintained weekly to where you can view a map and last-minute changes before you visit. Some vendors are to-go foods like coffee, empanadas, or breakfast sandwiches. Some vendors will sell you produce to cook later from meats to mushrooms. Some vendors even have pick up options for their CSA boxes during farmers market hours. You'll find all cultures represented. I've seen Korean egg sandwiches, Argentinian empanadas, Polish perogis, Japanese taiyaki, Cajun crawfish, French bakeries (highly recommend Cocorico), and Somali breakfast goodies (highly recommended The Horn). And of course good ole fashion TN meats, produce, sauces, soups, and more. Feel free to enjoy your food on the grass as a picnic or on a park bench. The farmers market organizers will be playing music from their info tent. Parking is free all around Sylvan Park neighborhood including Richland Park lots on the north and south borders of the park. You can ride a bike to park at their bike racks. While you're there, feel free to checkout a library book or hit around a tennis ball.

The bustling market of West Nash is socially distanced, masked, and a fabulous time with family as…read moreyou check out the different wares from artisans. Should you fancy yourself a treat, there's everything one might desire from a local market, from southern-style vegan food to freshly made cinnamon rolls and sparkling lemonade. Be aware that, considering these are smaller, home-grown vendors, some of their quantities are limited. You may want to arrive a bit earlier in the day if you have your eye on something in particular. If you're a local to the area, you will most likely see someone you know. In fact, one weekend, there were at least three families we recognized in the park! This makes your shopping experience that much more personal and pleasant, especially in pandemic times. Take a leisurely stroll through the different stalls, making small talk with strangers, sellers, and friends alike. That's my kind of Saturday. We ended up purchasing a beautiful blanket from The Nashville Blanket Project which gives a blanket to someone in need for each one purchased. It comes with an adorable "Keep Nashville Cozy" tote bag. My partner also purchased a (high premium) banana pudding in glassware that he devoured in a matter of minutes. (I'm not sure I recommend the double-digit price tag on that on, delicious as it was and vegn as it was.) All the stalls were dappled in sunlight, and the winter air felt more like a summer breeze. There must be something like magic in the air here.

As my second stop on my west farmer's market adventure, I was quite blown away by this location!…read more Produce galore, numerous vendors, COFFEE from Bongo Java, live music, all of it right within my reach! Sigh. I did wish I had stopped here first! Everyone was very friendly and there was anything and everything you could ask for at a Farmer's Market! This was much more of a "bustling market" and since it is on the grass, families were able to spread out blankets and could stay to enjoy the live music! I very much enjoyed walking through and browsing, but as I had already purchased what I needed from the other farmer's market, I did not purchase anything this time around. However, I did feel that the vendors at the other location were a bit more personable and were very generous with samples and talking about what they offer. This one lacked that slightly, but overall had more of what I needed.

Al Madina Internstional Market has it all! It's a huge grocery supermarket that has various vendors…read moreand businesses inside. I saw a jewelry store, a clothing store, perfume store, a bakery and a grill/restaurant in the back. I went in specifically for the grill but will be back to check out everything else this spot has to offer. The mixed shawarma was incredible and a great size! The meat with the pickled onions and tomatoes went perfectly together. Please add the fries with the garlic sauce into your shawarma and thank me later! The service was also really good and fast too.

Made a little visit after seeing so many viral fruit dessert videos. The man who was attending…read moreSahara Cafe inside the market was extremely welcoming and friendly. He gave great detail about the various desserts they offered while highlighting his favorites. These are a bit pricey, about $7-$10 for the viral fruit depending on the ones you choose. My least favorite was the coconut, but they were all pretty delicious. The fruit is shaped like that particular fruit with a hard outer shell. Once you bit into it you're met with a mousse consistency and pieces of that particular fruit for added flavor. Very neat little dessert, but worth a try. After grabbing a few items, I took a stroll around the store and boy was I met with groceries you don't usually come across in your mainstream stores. Very neat to say the least. I would love to return and try some different snacks from the various cultures highlighted inside the market.

What a Huge variety! So hard to make decisions/choices!…read moreSomething for everyone! Love the rugs selection.

So this was my first stop on a Saturday "West Side Farmers Market" comparison adventure, and I was…read morepleased to try a variety of samples from the vendors as well as purchase some produce, kale chips, and a delicious raw wrap from the ladies at Spark of Life! They had a nice set up with some live music playing and a solid amount of tents. However, the produce was quite limited when I was here with only two tents offering fresh veggies and such. Bummer! They had a donut truck on site, but couldn't see any area to get coffee. Boo! However, I did enjoy the samples and left with some items, and was pleased overall. UNTIL I went to the other Farmer's Market on Charlotte. I have to give them a higher rating. Mostly because it lacked the produce variety and no coffee! However, I do support Spark of Life, so I'll have to stop back by on another day and see what kind of variety is offered. To hear more about my adventure...check out my review for the West Nashville Farmer's Market! (Way to use EXTREMELY similar names so that I get confused!)

If you're considering the chicken Philly, I'd advise against it. It was extremely dry and bland,…read moreleaving me unsatisfied with the taste. While the customer service was great, I'd recommend skipping the chicken Philly.

Food looks great; however, the male gentleman who answers the phone is very rude and very…read moreunprofessional. I know there's a semi-language barrier, but he answers the phone, "hello" instead of stating the name of the business, so I was confused if I even called the right number. I was trying to clarify and place an order, but he was rushing me, was very impatient, and ended up hanging up on me. I would not recommend this place.