5 Must-Try Breakfast Burgers

The invention of brunch was surely made for those who are simply looking for a good excuse to eat a burger before noon—otherwise, why would there be so many stellar options in town? (Nov 2015)

by Chris Chamberlain

November 2, 2015

6:00 AM

Embers Ski Lodge Mt. Everest Burger

In a nod to its namesake, this burger towers over the plate with two beef patties, classic American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle perched above a toasted brioche bun. For an extra $2, you can add sliced avocado. And you should. ($10). embersskilodge.com

Mad Donna’s Breakfast Burger

On weekends, this laid-back eatery adds bacon and an egg to their already popular half-pound Angus burger served on a bun from Provence to make sure that their East Nashville neighbors enjoy the most important meal of the day—or week. ($10.50). maddonnas.com

M.L. Rose Good Morning Burger

Take an almost perfect burger made with local beef topped with bacon and cheddar. Now add a sunny-side-up egg. You can forget that “almost x93 part. ($8.95). mlrose.com

Two Bits Burger

Eight ounces of grilled Black Angus beef served on a brioche with Sweetwater cheddar cheese plus free Ms. Pac-Man games equals the ultimate lazy Sunday. ($11). twobitsnashville.com

The Vine’s Cheeseburger

The kitchen at The Vine grinds chuck, tenderloin, and rib eye in-house before adding Kumato tomato, baby romaine, sweet onions, pickle chips, and spicy ketchup to create a burger that could satisfy just about any member of the teams that play in nearby Nissan Stadium. ($15). v-thevine.com