I live on the western outskirts of Nashville in the Bellevue community. Though I spend most of my time teaching music lessons and gigging downtown and south of town in Brentwood or Franklin where I frequent various coffee shops, it is nice to have somewhere to get a good cup of coffee and have a nice place to hang on a day I'm home that isn't a Starbucks.
City Limits Cafe is that place. They've got great pastries that are baked in house and egg dishes that rock. For lunch they have unique and tasty sandwiches on freshly baked breads and soups. Most of all they have an excellent selection of gourmet coffees and a nice big patio with outdoor tables. A great atmosphere to hang out for awhile, get my caffeine fix and get some paper work done or meet with potential clients or friends.
It might not be quite as hip and happening on the west edge of town but there are a few cool places to be found. Like all of Nashville it just seems to get cooler all the time. This is a hip city that is really coming onto it's own. I'm happy to be a part of this music centered community.
Next time you're out in Bellevue and need a cup of Joe or something to eat skip the thought of going to a Panera or Bread and Company and stop into City Limits Cafe and Bakery.