Fido

10/22/09

Love Hillsboro Village's Fido

by GGRichmondVA at Citysearch

My sister and I recently visited Nashville for the All For the Hall Concert and read that the breakfasts at Fido's were fantastic. Rachel Ray had recommended the brother shop (Bongo Cafe), but because we wanted a really good breakfast we chose to try Fido's. We are so glad that we did. If we had had more time, we would have gone back again and again. Next time we go to Nashville this is definitely going to be our spot. The Huevos Cubana was wonderful and my sister got the blueberry pancakes. Check out their menu on Fido's website. Of course, the coffee was a highlight and the prices were very reasonable.

• Pros: Great Atmosphere, Very Friendly and Cozy
• Cons: None - Great Hang out Place

05/21/09

Love their changing specials!

by AbbyOH at Citysearch

I have read some of the other reviews on this site, and I am surprised by them. I can't speak to the quality of the coffee because I don't drink it, but I love the hot tea selections they have, and I have had a great chai tea latte and some yummy steamers here. I am really surprised about the reviews that say that the service is slow or surly. I have never had a surly person either take my order at the counter or deliver food to my table. The people at the counter are always super nice and friendly and the servers that walk around usually stop back by after delivering the food to check on it and I've had several bring me more water for my tea. I am not sure whether the people writing the bad reviews have had bad isolated experiences or whether I expect good things and so good things happen. That said, the main reason that I wanted to write this review is the food that they have on the specials menu that changes every day. This menu usually contains local ingredients, and everything that I have tried from there has been DELICIOUS. I also don't find it that expensive to pay 11.99 for a good piece of fish that is well flavored and a salad. Food of this caliber would cost that much or more in some places. I also appreciate that the portion sizes aren't out of control. I usually feel the right amount of full when I eat something off the special menu. I have also really enjoyed the cakes/cookies/bars that I've tried. Fido is also a cool place to grab a beer at night if you are going for something more casual/relaxed and less smoky than a bar. The beer selection can feel limited, but it's good enough. I love Fido and will continue to go here.

• Pros: Awesome food, good service
• Cons: Not any that would keep me from going here

09/22/08

YUMMMMMMMMMMM

by izzyblum at Citysearch

My godmother took us here. I am so glad we went. It was a great little place. I really enjoyed the food, the staff, everything. Perfect place to enjoy a meal and it's eco friendly. Love it!!!

• Pros: great place, great staff, good price
• Cons: None

07/27/08

WONDERFUL for breakfast!

by maryjatkinson at Citysearch

You wouldn't think a place called "Fido" would be so good for breakfast, but it's one of the best in Nashville! We've tried almost everything on the menu, and it has yet to disappoint. From the simple bagel breakfast sandwiches to the sit-down-and-eat meals, it's all delicious. The coffee menu is also creative and tasty, and the atmosphere is fun and comfortable. A great place to study or hang out, where you know the food and coffee will always be great!

• Pros: Delicious food & coffee, great service & atmosphere
• Cons: It's called "Fido," but you can't carry your dog in (even just to order quickly)

12/27/07

great coffee and relaxed atmosphere

by hdhicks at Citysearch

I love Fido's! They have great breakfast foods- omelets, english muffin with poached eggs, stuffed bagels, and much more. They also have great muffins, brownies, and cookies. The coffee is excellent too. They have a wide selection of breakfast drinks- organic juices and such. I love how everyone is relaxed and reading or studying. It does get a little crowded at times, but you can still get your food pretty fast.

• Pros: good breakfast, artsy feel
• Cons: crowded at times

05/27/07

Fido is GREAT no matter what the outlet haters say....

by ladylenore at Citysearch

Fido might have gotten rid of their power outlets in order to service the masses of other paying customers who would like to sit down and eat a meal or drink their coffee rather than cater to the small group of individuals who like to take up an entire table in order to make their office away from home. There's nothing wrong with getting some work done at Fido, just charge your battery and sit at the bar for crying out loud!

Fido has an amazing staff who is always smiling amidst the cell-phone talkers in line and the quad skinny extra hot hazelnut lattes with no foam and 2 speldas. For what they have to put up with and the amount of money they make, Fido employees are doing an excellent job!

• Pros: Organic/Fair Trade coffee + Great service

11/25/06

Good place for coffee and breakfast foods

by c_woo_don at Citysearch

I have nothing but good things to say about FIDO. Unique atmosphere and concept. I think some mornings lines are a bit long for coffee alone. The muffins are great. I would happily wait on that line though. I wish there were hundreds of FIDO but then it would be just like those other guys.................

• Pros: COOOOFFFFFFEEEEEEE
• Cons: coming down from coffee

08/19/06

We love it!

by ikesuzy at Citysearch

We read about Fido's on the Tennessean website as one of the top 10 places to eat. It definately is! We have been there several times and the food and service are always great!

07/15/06

the anti-starbucks!!

by pennystein at Citysearch

fido is such a great coffee shop, but the wait staff is full of teenage angst types with tattoos and piercings galore. however, the coffee is awesome. it makes starbucks taste like folgers. support this great local coffee shop!

• Pros: coffee, coffee, and coffee
• Cons: none

07/12/06

Thank you for the great service from Brian C & JJ

by tennismarv at Citysearch

Great place to lay back and enjoy being in Nashville, coffee was the best and the people that work there are number 1 in my book. Food was more than enought and brought out the taste buds I forgot about from eating too much fast food...thank you for a wonderful experience

• Pros: Nice people, great food and coffee
• Cons: The only "con" is if you haven't been there yet...