Southern Scratch Cooking on East Main Street

In the heart of downtown at 113 East Main Street, Big Bad Breakfast Murfreesboro is your neighborhood Southern Scratch Diner, serving breakfast, brunch and lunch seven days a week. Our menu was created by James Beard Award-winning and Michelin-recommended Chef John Currence, bringing his Southern cooking philosophy to the table with warm hospitality and plenty of reasons to become a regular.

We crack real eggs, hand-batter our chicken, and make biscuits, gravies, jams, salad dressings, hollandaise, sauces, Bloody Mary mix and JC’s Hot Sauce from scratch. We use local honey, locally sourced Grit Girl Grits and fresh produce whenever possible. Lighter fare includes avocado toast, steel-cut oatmeal, house-made granola and yogurt, egg-white omelets, wraps and salads. Gluten-free and vegetarian options are available; let us know your dietary needs, and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.

Stopping in for lunch? Dig into burgers, sandwiches and our fried chicken sandwich. Fresh-squeezed orange juice is made daily, and lattes, cappuccinos and espresso shots make a welcome addition to your morning. Whether you’re meeting friends, gathering with family or fueling up for a day around Murfreesboro, there’s a seat for you at BBB.

Full-service breakfast catering and lunch catering are available for teacher appreciation, athletic teams, colleges, PTO meetings, showers, wedding mornings, corporate events and meetings.

Reservations are not accepted. For larger groups, call ahead, and where available, join the Yelp Waitlist before arriving.