You have to go. Line up a babysitter, or take the kiddos. Plan a date, or meet up with a friend. In a city where new restaurants open continuously, there is a small, greasy spoon diner that has stood the test of time for over 75 years. Elliston Place Soda Shop boldly claims to have the best burger in town, and considering myself a connoisseur of good cheeseburgers, they were an easy selection for a recent birthday dinner with a dear friend.
The historic character of the diner has been well preserved, and gives a welcoming invitation to all hungry customers to enjoy their Southern cuisine with a sense of nostalgia for the olden days. Mini jukeboxes at every booth, red vinyl-topped bar stools, and old-timey milkshake makers all lend to creating a delightful ambiance of yesteryear. The Soda Shop announced its closing back in 2011, due to rising rent prices, but the local public poured out their support, causing the landlord to renegotiate the lease which kept the doors of this Nashville landmark open.
No other restaurant in Nashville has been open longer in its original location. This charming eatery is on the national register of historic places and was mentioned in the book 1,000 Places to See Before You Die. There is a full breakfast and soda fountain menu, and different meat and three options are offered Monday through Friday. But the burgers are a menu staple, and every delicious bite is worth every delicious calorie.
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