Airy, industrial-chic cafe for American fare & drinks, part of the Ryman Auditorium. Based on 141 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.2 stars. Price
Address:
Ryman Auditorium, 116 5th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219
Phone: (615) 458-8760
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Renaté Bianca
Came here on a freezing cold weekday afternoon and it was empty. Not what I expected for a ‘must-visit’ tourist location. Menu is limited, but the food is good. Serving size for the salad was huge. Staff could have been more friendly, especially since it was quiet.
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Kristen Granet
Stopped in here because of a family tie to the name of the Cafe… the set up was nice. It was easy to order. The servers were attentive. However, of the two beverages ordered (a lemonade and a Lula House Blend Coffee with coconut milk & vanilla syrup), only one of these was palatable.
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Nanna Moates
Really good food. Not an overpriced tourist go-to, it is a place to get a full serving of yummy chicken chili, a fabulous juicy burger or other great meals at competitive prices. A bit loud but with the preshow crowds it needs to be. If you don’t try the chips you will miss a treat.
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Alexander Kelley
Met up with a couple of friends before going to see a show at the Ryman and hung out here for about an hour. Ordered a couple of drinks which were rather expensive ($15 for a simple cocktail) but good. We didn’t order any food but the other patron’s dishes looked pretty high quality/appetizing. All in all, not a terrible place to pop into before a show.
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Emily Heitman
The food here is well-executed with a nice, small menu. However, the service I had was poor. 3 front of house employees that seemingly were doing nothing while we waited for service. The only competent person was the line cook in the open kitchen, who delivered our food in a timely manner (before we received our drinks). It’s frustrating to wait for service and products you’ve paid for while employees are standing around on their phone and talking to the musician. Nice concept but needs better employee training.
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Stephanie Olynick
Spent the day there at a conference hosted on-site. The staff was amazing and were able to anticipate everyone’s needs. If they saw an empty drink – they filled it, dirty plate – they picked it up.
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Scott Francois
This establishment is one for the books! The overall atmosphere of Cafe Lula makes you feel as if you’ve walked into a palace and in turn you’re treated like royalty. The staff’s awareness of your needs is impeccable, my glass was never empty. As for the food, the large array of menu options was exhilarating. I personally stuck with a classic, Prime Rib, which was original, but done to perfection.
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Jean Chamblin
Wanted something other than burgers or BBQ. Had delicious chicken vegetable soup and hubby had chicken salad sandwich with homemade chips. Both were excellent. A nice refreshing place, also serves some great looking salads. They roast their own chicken right there. Lunch for under $20.00!
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Storytime Stephanie
Good vibes, great music, sublime spicy chickpea burger! I want to visit again before I go, and that’s saying a lot for being in Nashville for just a few days’s visit. Don’t miss this little gem- stop for a London Fog and a muffin after your must tour of the Ryman Auditorium. You’ll be glad you did!
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kate a
Cafe at the Ryman. Comfortable environment, friendly service. We came here to grab a quick bite to hold us over until dinner and were treated to live music! The very talented Morgan Alexander plays here every Friday. So come enjoy acoustic entertainment while sipping coffee.
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