Long lines in Nashville
The viral places people queue for, what to get when you reach the front, how long the wait usually is, and how to beat it. Waits are typical, not live.
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Prince's Hot Chicken Shack
Hot chicken · Nolensville PikeGet: Hot chicken, medium
The family credited with inventing hot chicken in the 1930s. Expect: 10 to 30 minutes at peak, often out the door. Beat it: Go on a weekday afternoon, the Assembly Food Hall stand on Broadway is another way in.
Also on the list: The best hot chicken in Nashville.
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Hattie B's Hot Chicken
Midtown (112 19th Ave S)Get: Two pieces medium with pimento mac and cheese
The town's best-known hot chicken, you order at the counter and take a number. Expect: 30 minutes to 2 hours at the Midtown shop. Beat it: Go at opening on a weekday, or use another location.
Also on the list: The best hot chicken in Nashville.
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Biscuit Love
The GulchGet: The East Nasty
Bon Appetit's best sandwich of 2015 started on a food truck. Expect: About 45 minutes on weekends. Beat it: Order online for pickup.
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Pancake Pantry
Hillsboro VillageGet: Sweet potato pancakes
Scratch pancakes since 1961. Expect: Out the door on weekend mornings. Beat it: Arrive by 8am, or come after the rush, it serves until 3pm.
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Loveless Cafe
Highway 100Get: Biscuits, country ham and fried chicken
About half a million diners a year at a 1951 roadside cafe. Expect: Long on weekends. Beat it: Go on a weekday, or order to go and eat at the picnic tables.
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Bolton's Spicy Chicken & Fish
East NashvilleGet: Hot whiting sandwich
The hot fish sandwich critics compare with the best in the country. Expect: A line some days. Beat it: Go early in the afternoon on a weekday.
Also on the list: The best hot chicken in Nashville.
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