Nashville Nugget No. 2 - Hermitage Cafe

Guess who's in Nashville this weekend?! The adventurous and intriguing Banks Benitez who's been whiling his year across that other pond in Sydney, Australia! Reunions are sweet, to be sure, but even sweeter when they lead you to new discoveries.

Yesterday's discovery was called "Hermitage Cafe." Now, I'm no stranger to the rumors surrounding Hermitage Cafe. Nashville's very own Chris Climo incessantly boasts about some "two dollar burger" that is "definitely the world's best" and is "within walking distance of his abode." After partaking in a $14 burger with him less than two weeks ago, I was wary of his burger judgment.

Rest assured, readers. All of his claims about Hermitage Cafe are true.

Hermitage Cafe [Photo Cred]

Having both recently returned to America and rediscovered the joy of American diner food, Banks and I might have mistaken Hermitage Cafe for heaven. Sadly, I do not remember the names of the fascinating people we met here, but I would bet you five Hermitage Cafe burgers that they always remember the names and orders of their many regular customers.

The food: hothothot and made to order. The fries: decent. The water: ice cold. The wait staff: hilarious. The two dollar burger: incredible. This was certainly the most successful meal for under $5 that I've ever eaten.

Aside from the character of the place, the best part about Hermitage Cafe is their MENU.

Hermitage Cafe Menu

What you can't see is all of the individually framed featured menu items surrounding the restaurant, including extensive Meat&3 options and an oversized Texas Breakfast. All at insanely cheap prices.

Better yet? Banks and I were graced by the presence of friends Aaron, Nick, Kevin, and the aforementioned Burger Boaster, who were starting Lazy Guy Thursday at the Hermitage Cafe. Once again, the food was devoured before a camera was even considered, but that just testifies that Nashville's food is too good to be true.

Happy bellies, happy hearts.

Hermitage Cafe is located three blocks after 1st Ave turns into Hermitage, just east of downtown Nashville, at 71 Hermitage Ave.