Frothy Monkey, a staple in Nashville since 2004, has finally opened for business in the scenic city. Located directly next to the main entrance of the Chattanooga Choo Choo, Frothy is sort of a hybrid coffee shop-meets-restaurant-meets-bar. So, naturally, their brunch game is on point. And, unlike the neighboring brunch competition in the Southside, their brunch is available every day until 5 p.m.—a Hail Mary for brunch lovers in the service industry.
The atmosphere of Frothy is unique. The décor of the building combines the old-world, Choo Choo vibes (brick walls, exposed ceilings, etc) with more modern paint colors, art, and furniture. My favorite piece of design occupies the bulk of the room—their behemoth of a bar. It is split into three sections with cashiers and quick-grabs up front and separate areas for coffee and beer/wine/liquor to the sides.
The number of times I have been here alone speaks volumes. I came in on Saturday for an exclusive peek at the brunch menu and have already been back twice in less than a week. On Saturday, the table ordered the California breakfast with a side of bacon, the Architect Omelet, the Buck (a Reuben sandwich), the Biscuits and Gravy, and the Red Velvet Donut Muffin (from the pastry menu). To drink, we ordered the Monkey Mocha, Mimosas, and Beer-Mosas. Just today, I ordered the Julie, a bagel sandwich with eggs, tomato, feta (I’m a feta cheese monster), and basil.
My personal favorites so far have been the Biscuits and Gravy, the artsy Monkey Mocha, the bacon (I ordered it as a side based on the personal recommendation of one of the staff; shout out to Justin), and the Mimosas. The Mimosas are a perfect example of Frothy’s attention to quality; the orange juice tasted delicious by itself (I stole a sip from someone at the table taking a booze break), and the Champagne was of a noticeably higher grade.
Check it out yourself, and tell us your thoughts!
Frothy Monkey
1400 Market Street (Southside)
423.680.6343
Brunch Hours: Daily, 6:30 am–5 pm
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