Copper Kettle Cafe & Catering

11/10/2007 Posted by pbshelley

Good homestyle food with changing daily specials. Really HUGE salads! Nice campus style atmosphere. Dreadful parking situation on dangerous street. Also, tables fill up quickly so get there early!

Pros: vegetarian options

Cons: parking

07/09/2007 Posted by maggiemarm

I went to the Copper Kettle for the first time for brunch last Sunday. I was a little surprised to see a brunch was $15.99, but when I saw the huge spread, I was understood the cost. Maybe it was because of the large selection of food, but my meal lacked consistency. Some of the breakfast salads were amazing, as was the hash brown casserole. However, the biscuits were tough on the bottom and the desserts were very disappointing. Copper Kettle, like so many buffets, let that quantity of dessert beat out the quality. They has doughnuts from (what looked like) Krispy Kreme, little tasteless pies, and sub par bread pudding. The last part of my mediocre experience was the service. My waiter was not as attentive as I would've hoped. My drink stayed empty, and he was not very helpful, despite my telling him it was my first time there. Honestly, the way the Cooper Kettle could be amazing would be to knock $2 off their price, lose 30% of their menu and concentrate on what they do well.

Pros: Good food (for some of it)

Cons: Tight seating, food does not merit the price you pay

10/03/2006 Posted by aburd

Other places may have the fancy menus and the "comfortable seating", but Copper Kettle more than makes up for it with delicious southern cooking. If you like Meat Loaf, Fried Chicken, Fried Okra, and homemade Mac and Cheese; you will love the Copper Kettle. You aren't going to find filet mignon, but you will find your belly filled at a reasonable price.

06/26/2006 Posted by ksdee

We arrived slightly after hours to find that the restaurant employs real caring people! We had a group of 10 girls at the university next door that we had promised icecream after an exausting week of worship and fun. The icecream shop had closed a few minutes early so we were left disappointed and wondering how to deliver on our promise to the girls. The manager or owner?of the Copper Kettle (I'm sad to say that we did not ask his name) saw us outside looking sad and asked if he could help us. We told our story of the expectant girls and he went over and beyond what any restaurant operator would normally do... Instead of "I'm sorry,we're closed", he went to the freezer and produced a gallon of Bryers Vanilla Bean icecream plus wonderful toppings and gave us a better deal than we could have gotten at the grocery store! The girls were delighted and our promise was fulfilled! Thank you Copper Kettle for your kindness!

Pros: wonderful employees!

Cons: NA

05/21/2006 Posted by herroyalexcitedness

Copper Kettle at Granny White is one of the best inexpensive restaurants in Nashville. We love to treat our friends to their gourmet meat & three, delicious salads, creative sandwiches, and amazing Sunday brunch. I almost always order the goat cheese salad with spiced pecans, strawberries, mangoes, and homemade sundried cranberry vinaigrette. It's one of the best salads I've eaten anywhere. It's quick, friendly, inexpensive, and DELICIOUS. So glad their Granny White location is back in business!!!

Pros: Friendly Service, Inexpensive, Delicious

Cons: Parking is tricky, No group dining, Needs yummy fruit tea

04/12/2006 Posted by chedevl

I contacted them twice and spoke with them once to get a proposal for my wedding reception and never heard from them again! I've heard great things about their food and selection, but the service was disappointing. I understand they were in the middle of moving back to their original location around the second time I contacted them, but I don't find that an acceptable excuse to not contact people who want to give you business. Sadly, this may keep me from ever trying them again for catering, recommending them, or just a regular restaurant experience. If you don't have customers you don't have a business!

Cons: Poor communication, Poor service

10/07/2005 Posted by smckinney102

I am a huge fan of the Grilled Chicken Salad, in fact I'm such a fan that I have never had anything else on the menu. I can't wait until the location on Granny White re-opens but I still make the trip over to Bellevue whenever I am craving one of there yummy salads!!

Pros: Fresh, Inexpensive, Not Crowded

08/05/2005 Posted by narnia7

The Bellevue Copper Kettle was a big disappointment. The vegetables all tasted like they came from a can and the prices of the food was ridiculous. If I got food that was excellent or really good I wouldn't have minded the price but the food was awful. I will not be returning there.

Pros: good service, smiling workers

Cons: not fresh, pricey, canned

07/04/2005 Posted by msticwriter

I can't wait until they move back to their Granny White Pike location so it will be closer! I still travel to Bellview once a week because it's well worth the drive. The new location is not as charming, but I love the outside patio area. I've never been disappointed with any food choice, all the recipes are well thought out and extremely tasty. It's one of my favorites!

Pros: Superb food, inexpensive, Superb food

06/28/2005 Posted by nashnative16

After being excited that the Copper Kettle had come to Bellevue & dining there many times, I find myself NO longer impressed. Why? Because in a short time, the entrees have GONE UP in price (and when I say have "gone up"- I mean they have almost doubled!!) They all include the salad bar, which means now you pay for a salad whether you want one or not. One thing that has GONE DOWN- the quality of service! Usually we're greeted and seated in a timely manner. Last night, we waved our arms to get someone's attention. AND...No bread with our meal.... I would not recommend the CK (Bellevue) to anyone. I think that they should go back to the way they were originally. By the looks of it the other night, they were surely losing business. I must not be the only one who feels this way.