Menu

2 Best Kosher Restaurants in Nashville

The supplied Nashville options serve different needs: one combines a kosher market and café with prepared foods, while the other is a food truck focused on barbecue and quick meals. Use the menu formats and ordering details to decide which fits your occasion.

How this guide is ordered

Our look into kosher restaurants around Nashville cut anyone who is not truly specialized, has shaky reviews or makes it tricky to call, email or find hours.

Businesses may pay for promotional services that help them get noticed on this site.

Top 3Full listMapHow to choose

Full Comparison of 2 Kosher Restaurants in Nashville

Nova Market and Café, Nashville#1
What stands out
  • The market prepares customized Shabbat meals for groups

  • Its selection combines kosher groceries with Israeli café foods and fresh baked items

Nova Market and Café

4.9312 reviews
7648 Hwy 70 S, Nashville, TN 37221, United States
Best for
Shoppers seeking kosher groceries and Shabbat foodPeople looking for Israeli food, fresh pita and pastriesDiners seeking vegan options and prepared meals

Nova Market and Café is a Nashville kosher grocery store and café offering Israeli food, prepared meals, fresh pastries, pita, salads, snacks and vegan options. The market can prepare Shabbat meals and tailor selections to a group’s preferences and budget. It suits shoppers seeking kosher staples, visitors looking for Israeli food and diners who want fresh prepared options.

Holy Smokes Kosher, Nashville#2
What stands out
  • Combines kosher BBQ with shawarma and falafel

  • Offers online ordering and pickup

Holy Smokes Kosher

4.656 reviews
390 24th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37212, United States
Best for
Kosher barbecue and quick mealsDiners seeking brisket, shawarma or falafelThose looking for gluten-free options

Holy Smokes Kosher is a Nashville food truck serving kosher barbecue and other quick meals. Its offerings include brisket, BBQ chicken, shawarma and falafel, with options on sandwiches or flatbread, plus sides. It suits diners seeking generous portions, gluten-free choices or a fast meal, with online ordering and pickup available.

Run a business?

Manage or add my business

Compare kosher food locations in Nashville

Both documented choices are presented as Nashville options. Their formats differ more than their geographic descriptions: one is a market and café, while the other is a food truck with pickup and online ordering.

What the listed kosher food businesses offer

  • Kosher groceries and pantry shoppingNova Market and Café offers kosher groceries alongside café foods, snacks, salads, and prepared meals.
  • Israeli café foodNova Market and Café documents Israeli food, fresh pita, pastries, vegan options, and other prepared selections.
  • Shabbat meal preparationNova Market and Café can prepare Shabbat meals and tailor selections for a group’s preferences and budget.
  • Kosher barbecueHoly Smokes Kosher serves barbecue choices including brisket and BBQ chicken.
  • Shawarma and falafelHoly Smokes Kosher also offers shawarma and falafel in sandwiches or flatbread, with sides.
  • Pickup and quick mealsHoly Smokes Kosher provides online ordering and pickup for diners seeking a faster meal format.

How to choose between Nashville’s kosher options

  1. Decide whether you need a meal or groceriesChoose Nova Market and Café for market shopping and prepared foods, or Holy Smokes Kosher for a focused meal from a food truck.
  2. Match the menu to your groupNova offers salads, pastries, pita, vegan options, and Shabbat meals; Holy Smokes emphasizes barbecue, shawarma, falafel, and sides.
  3. Plan for the service formatA café and market supports shopping as well as dining, while a food truck is oriented toward quick food and pickup.
  4. Ask about group preparationIf you are planning Shabbat food for several people, discuss selections and budget with Nova Market and Café.

Frequently asked questions

Which listing combines a kosher grocery store and café?

Nova Market and Café combines kosher groceries with Israeli food, prepared meals, pastries, pita, salads, snacks, and vegan options.

Where can I find kosher barbecue in this comparison?

Holy Smokes Kosher is the listed food truck specializing in kosher barbecue, including brisket and BBQ chicken.

Can either option prepare food for Shabbat?

Nova Market and Café is specifically described as preparing Shabbat meals and tailoring selections to group preferences and budget.

Are pickup options documented?

Holy Smokes Kosher offers online ordering and pickup. The supplied description does not make the same claim for Nova Market and Café.

Related guides