Bakery & marketEast Nashville$$$$
Mama Bread
A Lockeland Springs bakery from Tartine alum Jennifer Lathem. Line up around 8 for orange-zest morning buns; bread comes out at 10.
#16 in Bakeries + sweets
What to get
- Morning bun with orange zest
- Morning bun latte
- Croissant breakfast sandwich
- Sourdough, whole grain or sesame loaf (out at 10 am)
When to go
Join the line around 8 am for pastries; bread doesn't come out until 10 am (Infatuation). Specials sell out (Scene).
Insider tip
Weekday online pre-orders for bread and pastry (pickup only; limit 3 loaves or 12 pastries). Founder Jennifer Lathem is a Tartine alum (Eater).
Find it
- Phone
- (615) 212-9479
- Website
- mamabread.com
- Reservations
- walk-in only
Recognition
Checked Oct. 1, 2026. Ratings are a snapshot from Google and Yelp; ranks are ours (how we rank). Something out of date? Tell us.
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