One Last Plate at the Original Subculture Café (But Don’t Worry—Smyrna Still Sizzles)

Hot chicken & waffles worth crying in the parking lot over.

Spotlight Dish: Hot Chicken & Waffles at Subculture Café

Category: “The Brunch You’ll Remember at a Red Light Later and Almost Turn Around For”

Sometimes brunch is less about eggs benedict and more about saying goodbye—with sticky fingers and a full heart.

This week’s pick isn’t just a dish—it’s a sendoff. After 9 incredible years on Nolensville Pike, Subculture Café’s original Nashville location is closing its doors. And if you’ve ever had their hot chicken & waffles—perfectly spiced, stacked with pickles, and begging for that maple dip—you already know this isn’t just a meal, it’s a moment.

I swung by one last time, and the flavors still hit just like they did on my very first visit: bold, soulful, and unapologetically Southern.

Last call runs Tuesday 5/27 through Saturday 5/31, so make a plan to pull up and say thanks—grab a beer, eat the chicken, and leave nothing but syrup-stained memories behind.

PS: Subculture Café Smyrna is still going strong, so don’t worry—this brunch bite may be bowing out in Nashville, but you can still get your fix just down the road.

Because some flavors are too good to say goodbye to completely.