The History of Meat and Three's: Recent Comments

Comment on Joe's Produce and Deli - old-school Meat and Three in Joelton, TN

2011-07-09T10:32:44Z

It's 5:15 A.M. on a Saturday morning, and I'm about to head out to Joe's for their best-kept secret: Breakfast and Bluegrass. Every Saturday morning the kitchen shows signs of life around 4:00 A.M. That's when they begin to make the great biscuits and other items that come to make up the "Big Breakfast", sold only on Saturday mornings. Somewhere around 6:00 A.M., a lot of locals (and a few from far away) begin to arrive with their guitars, fiddles, banjos and appetites. The pickers set up in a circle at the far end of the "dining room", and you never know what great old standards you are going to hear, or who will take the lead or sing the vocal (if there is one). Of course, there is a fine assortment of good old Gospel tunes in the mix. Meanwhile, folks come in and head to the fully-loaded steam tables and self-serve coffee dispensers. It's not a real "all-you-can-eat", but there is certainly enough of everything to satisfy even my great hunger and big belly. You simply point out what you want: biscuits, gravy, grits, potatoes, scrambled eggs, ham, sausage, bacon (and I mean GOOD bacon), tomatoes and a few other things I'm sure I'm forgetting. It's okay if your plate gets overloaded, as your brain doesn't need to. When you've finished eating you simply go to the register and say, "I had a breakfast", and you pay one flat price (unless, I suppose, you ate like a bird). Meanwhile, the circle of pickers keeps growing and growing. By 9 AM, you can't get any more musicians into the mix, the space gets so tight. Diners come and go throughout the morning, and while they are there they are very appreciative of just about every song that's played, stopping in the middle of their chatter to applaud the latest tune. Yes, you could just stop in for a cup of coffee...but why would you? Eat up and enjoy!

Comment on B&B Cafe in Madison, TN is closed

2011-06-23T21:00:39Z

"B&B" stood for Beadie & Bill. It was owned originally by Beadie & Bill Landis.

I am their grandson and graduated from Madison High School in 1964

Comment on Hap Townes in Nashville - my 1st Meat and Three experience

2010-11-27T20:01:43Z

Great Article, about a great restaurant. I was in hope that they were still there. I wonder if anyone has tried to duplicate this place. It was great food, and honor system for payment. I loved the cornbread cakes that you roll-up and eat. Southern food at its best. People from all walks of life would eat there. The stools around the wall were always crowded and I loved the pictures.

Comment on Adams, TN Schoolhouse Cafeteria and Tea Room

2009-04-26T20:45:33Z

I actually work there! I love the place and all the other employees they are so nice! Most of the people that come in there are amazingly nice! You get all the things that you cannot get in a big restaurant! The environment is awesome!! I love it! and thank you very much for the comment!!

Comment on Quick lunch at downtown City Cafe in Murfreesboro, TN

2009-03-07T00:18:10Z

I ate at the City Cafe today (March 6,2009) and it was wonderful. My daughter lives in the Historic District and I have had many meals there. I went to school at MTSU, as did my daughter. I had 4 vegetables: Yams, Green Beans, Lima Beans, and Turnip Greens, and my brother had the same. We also had some of their cornbread (too much like cake for me) and one each of their famous "City Cafe Rolls" that they are so famous for - it was all great. My brother had "Cake and Sauce" - white cake with rich chocolate sauce poured all over it. All in all a very pleasant experience, combining good food and a trip down Memory Lane.

Comment on Bell and Sons Cafeteria in Winston Salem, NC

2008-11-05T20:19:35Z

One of the best restaurants in the world! The atmosphere has a charm of its own. If you're looking for home cooking, this is the place to go. :)

Comment on Hub Restaurant in Rocky Mount, Virginia

2008-07-13T02:07:42Z

Thank you for the comment. I really appreciate hearing from people like you who take time to tell about the great things going on at one of the meat and threes on the site.

Kind regards,

Phil Roberson
MEATandTHREE.com
PO Box 805
Madison, TN 37116
615-860-8481

Comment on Hub Restaurant in Rocky Mount, Virginia

2008-07-12T04:35:07Z

I am a local that frequents the Hub Restaurant at least once or more times a week. Love the food, love the homemade pies!!!!! You will see neighbors, friends, co-workers all eating with smiles at the Hub!!! My number one choice for breakfast lunch and dinner!!!!!

They also accommodate work meetings and just sitting and visiting with friends after a great meal. Also, very friendly owners, and workers. They remember what you like to drink and wait on you promptly!!!

Comment on Bell and Sons Cafeteria in Winston Salem, NC

2008-06-25T19:33:33Z

I have eaten there for 40 years and don't recall a bad meal. To list the good stuff would take too long because it's all good. Honest to god if you leave this place hungry it is your own fault!

Comment on Lunch at the Ole Dinner Bell in Nashville, TN

2008-06-06T23:24:32Z

Ole Dinner Bell has wonderfull Sweet Potatoe Casserole, and Broccoli Salad, along with other varying offerings. They recently painted, and have rolls on the menu. I grew up in West Nashville on Mr. Chandler's great cooking at the Sylvan Grill on Murphy Road. This is that GREAT !!