April 28, 2025
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Craving something light and delicious? From protein-packed pick-me-ups to veggie-topped perfection, these Nashville spots serve up bowls that are as flavorful as they are nourishing.
Crisp and Green
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This vibrant and healthy dining destination features a diverse menu of fresh salads, grain bowls and smoothies. For a nutritious, vegan-friendly dish, try the Seoul Bowl, a combination of brown rice and a wide variety of vegetables, all drizzled with spicy bibimbap sauce and Korean chile cashew dressing. This bowl, among many others on the menu, delivers a surge of bold flavors and provides a nourishing and satisfying morning, afternoon, or evening meal option. 101 Platform Way
E+ROSE Wellness Cafe + Bodega
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With a vibrant selection of plant-forward menu offerings, this eatery and cafe dishes out everything from smoothies to salads, all crafted with all-natural, whole-food ingredients. The spot’s Blue Bae Bowl stands out with its bright blue spirulina base, blended with bananas, oat milk and maca, then topped with granola, fruit, seeds and a touch of local honey. While the Blue Bae is a fan favorite for both its taste and visual appeal, other options like the Pro Bowl and Dark Heart Bowl offer equally delicious and health-focused alternatives. Multiple locations
Grain and Berry
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This fan-favorite cafe offers a delicious lineup of superfood bowls made with fresh, wholesome ingredients that are served in a friendly and inviting atmosphere. The Mango Passion Bowl is a tropical favorite, packed with mango, pineapple, granola, almonds, coconut flakes and a touch of honey for the perfect sweet and refreshing bite. Alongside it, options like the Grain and Berry Bowl and the Relax, Eat, Repeat Bowl give guests a variety of flavorful, feel-good choices. 806 20th Ave. S
Graze Nashville
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This bistro and bar brings the breakfast game to a whole new level with its breakfast bowl- a must-try that offers a hearty and plant-based twist on a morning staple. With a base of housemade biscuit, tofu scramble, veggie sausage, tempeh bacon and cashew cheese, it’s the ultimate savory dish to start your day. 1888 Eastland Ave.
Greenery Co.
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Greenery Co. is a can’t-miss known for serving tempting cuisine made from scratch daily. Among popular selections like the chipotle shrimp and butternut miso, the Music City Med Bowl is a top pick. It features quinoa, arugula, feta, olives and crispy chickpeas with a punchy preserved lemon vinaigrette. 1705 21st Ave.
Pinewood
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With a vintage bowling alley and a lively patio, this dining destination wouldn’t be complete without its authentic menu, which includes small bites, salads, handhelds and entrées. The Grain Bowl is a standout, featuring charred broccoli, an onion-almond crumble, and a choice of protein for any salad or bowl. 33 Peabody St.
Radish Kitchen
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This woman-founded, fast-casual kitchen serves vibrant, flavor-packed bowls that make healthy eating feel like a celebration at all four of its locations. Try the delicious falafel fattoush bowl, featuring housemade baked falafel, crunchy chickpeas, fresh cucumbers, tomatoes and a zesty lemon za’atar vinaigrette. While this bowl is a fan favorite, every dish they create, from flavorful sweet potatoes to lavish chocolate chip cookies, is made with care and passion. 975 Main St.; 4101 Charlotte Ave., Building G10
Sunflower Cafe
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This vibrant Cafe brings plant-based comfort food to life with bowls that are as soulful as they are satisfying. The Famous BBQ Bowl stands out, piling on smoky barbecue, crunchy Asian slaw and tender collard greens over a bed of hearty brown rice or quinoa. With other standouts, like the Hot Chik’n Bowl and tahini ginger tofu bowl, there's always something new at Sunflower Cafe, including daily chef specials and seasonal menus. 2834 Azalea Place
Sun & Fork
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This all-day breakfast and lunch restaurant dishes out crave-worthy bowls with something for every appetite, and the Carnitas Rancheros Bowl is a truly flavor-packed favorite. Featuring juicy pork carnitas, black beans, fresh pico, creamy avocado and a drizzle of lime crema, it’s a bold, zesty bite of Southwestern flavor. Whether you’re in the mood for something hearty, light, or loaded with veggies, Sun & Fork has a bowl that hits the spot for every taste. 2507 West End Ave.
Wild Berry Acai
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Wildberry Acai in Nashville is all about bold, refreshing flavors, and the Nash Bowl is the perfect example with its blend of organic acai, granola, fresh strawberries, bananas and a sweet drizzle of honey. Other options like the Five Points Bowl, Fleetwood Bowl and 7 Nation Army Bowl offer a tasty mix of fruits, nuts, and toppings. Whether you’re craving something fruity, crunchy, or a little indulgent, Wildberry Acai has got you covered. 819 Main St.
See also: The 10 Best Bars In Nashville
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