Consistently voted “Best Cheap Eats” and “Best Takeout” by Nashville Scene readers, and most recently “Best Lunch” by the Tennessean, Calypso’s mission is simple… high quality, hearty, healthy food at a reasonable price with quick and friendly service. We focused on nutrition—and value– from the beginning with our famous Black Beans, Bountiful Salads, Rotisserie Chicken, Vegetarian (Vegan too!) sides, and Island Burgers.
Local chain serving light, Cuban-inspired dishes & beer in an island-themed setting. Based on 953 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
700 Thompson Ln, Nashville, TN 37204
Phone: (615) 297-3888
Website: https://calypsocafe.com/
Hours
| Wednesday | 11 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 11 AM–4 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–4 PM |
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Reviews
Lisa Mayberry
Very good place for a quick lunch. Caribbean food done healthy. Best thing and specialty is their rotisserie chicken. I like the jerk sauce, it’s not as hot as it sounds. Bean and corn salad, mustard greens, and black beans are my favorite sides. As a back up the island burger is also delicious. As well as the loaded nachos and salads. You really can’t go wrong here. If you can, go for a later lunch so you can get parking in the lot.
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Ramona Moore
Our waiter was hands on with service! The food was delicious! Our waiter was so good that I stated I did not need a to go cup of fruit tea so when he brought my friend’s, before I could get out of my mouth that I changed my mind, he was placing ‘my to go cup’ in front of me! Wow, y’all that is true customer service!! Kudos to this worker bee who clearly thinks ahead and cares!! Parking limited at noon as expected but worth the experience!
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Bill K
Wow! Amazing food. There was a wait to get to the table and the food did not let me down. We have been to Jamaica and Calypso Cafe has delivered on wonderful Caribbean cuisine. The chicken was perfectly done. The beans and rice were the best I have had! The were so good I could have had them for dessert! Can’t wait to come back.
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Vivian Nicastro
Calypso is a Nashville classic. Their menu is fun and expansive. Service, even during their busy weekday lunch rushes, is extremely tight.
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Justine Shelton
Fast, delicious, and relatively healthy. I appreciate that they have an incredibly detailed allergy information list on their website. It was also very reasonably priced. It was more of a “fast food” atmosphere than I expected, and the tables and bathroom weren’t as clean as they could have been, but nothing felt unsanitary.
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Debbi Rigdon
Love this place! The parking lot can be a little tricky with limited spaces, doesn’t help that some people park in non-spots and block others in . Staff has always been pleasant, service quick and good always fresh. I love their Tuna salad, Cole slaw & sweet potatoes, but my new favorite is the black bean Nachos with beef… It turns lunchtime into a party And I have to say Calypso has the most appealing, clean, fresh, SEEDED lemons I’ve ever seen. ❤️
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Shona Wesley
Gave it a try and loved it! Really wish it was closer to where I live. Did take out for lunch and food was ready in about 10 minutes. They are a well oiled machine at getting the orders out. Staff was really friendly and restaurant was clean. Will definitely be stopping in to try out more of the menu when I’m in the area.
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TomAndBecky Coppers
It’s possible that google maps is at fault for this place being labeled as a Cuban restaurant. You can’t just serve black beans and say it’s Cuban food. It’s very basic food. Rotisserie chicken that somehow is served cold. Cheap furnishings for “island vibes” 10/10 would not recommend
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Dave T
Our favorite Nashville restaurant. Everything is great. I recommend the Beans and three, the jerk chicken plate or the black bean salad. They are our ‘go to” choices.
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Kerry Burke
Calypso is one of my favorite lunch spots in Nashville. The black bean salad is epic (pro tip: get it with white BBQ chicken!), and their fruit tea is delightful. And the staff are super friendly!
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