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Salemtown · Southern breakfast and lunch

Big Al’s Deli

$Tiny counter-and-table diner

Last Update: August 6th, 2026

Pencil illustration of Big Al’s Deli’s Nashville exterior

Why we’d go

The reason to put it on your list

Big Al’s is the opposite of anonymous fast casual. The room is small, the schedule is short, and the hospitality is part of why breakfast or lunch feels personal.

Plan the meal

A few things worth knowing

Best for

  • A personal neighborhood breakfast
  • Southern lunch specials
  • Conversation with the cook

Start with

  • Chicken and waffles
  • Shrimp and grits
  • Changing lunch plates
Good to know

Seats are limited and hours end early. Go with time to wait, and check the current special rather than expecting every dish every day.

Ready to go?

Plan your visit

Check Big Al’s Deli’s website for today’s menu, current hours, and reservations, or open the map for directions.